Safari Lounge, which had been affectionally nicknamed “The Dead Animal Bar” by Islamorada locals, was a beloved Lower Matecumbe landmark for decades.
Now let’s fast-forward to today and: Breaking News!!!
Suntex Marinas came to the rescue with that much-needed TLC in the form of major renovations to the building; inside and out, throughout the property, everything from a brand-spanking new full kitchen with all new equipment, to a new and beautifully-landscaped private beachside lounge.
Guests will once again be able to enjoy delicious food & cool drink, both indoors and outdoors, all served up in casual comfortable classic Keys style. Oh, almost forgot, every cocktail comes with a spectacular ocean view!
Based on 91 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
73814 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Phone: (305) 390-4572
Website:
Hours
| Saturday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Cynthia Boyd
Amazing dinner tonight with friends from Key West. Great service from Francine and delicious food. So glad they are open! This is our fourth time dining here and we will be back. I am so glad we have another restaurant just across the street that has beautiful views, great service and delicious food. I love the Painkiller too. Great job Shane!
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jan murphy
Excellent service and delicious menu items with a beautiful Oceanside view! This place has great atmosphere and a nice variety of food as well as great drinks. The prices are in line with the menu options and the food service market in 2023. Ask for Frannie, she is a hoot! So bubbly and knowledgeable.
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Eva Gankiewicz Merkel
The review in Keys Weekly was spot on! Had an awesome late lunch there today. Great outdoor dining setting, great service, and great food! We tried the Seafood Roll and Shrimp Basket – yum! Took some Key Lime Pie for a treat later!
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Jared Kemp
Oceanside Safari delivers in every aspect. It’s a beachfront restaurant with a naturally beautiful ambiance regardless of whether you sit inside or out, and the entire staff is accommodating from the moment you walk through the door! Service was quick, prices are fair, and it’s hard to go wrong with anything on the happy hour menu — we came for seafood but my wife raved about the wings! The rye-tai was my favorite drink but the highlight of my visit was their fried whole snapper (which was recommended to me since it’s not on the menu for some reason). So flavorful I literally asked to speak to the chef after my first bite! Overall, couldn’t have been more satisfied.
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Jim Hoffmann
Great place. Fish Taco’s with Mexican Corn. Killer view. Google has the location wrong. It shows I was there today. But the directions had me going into Fiesta Key, which is miles down the road on the Gulf Side.
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Mayte Reyes
The restaurant popped up on my social media, and we el decided to give it a try. To our surprise Frannie greeted us at the door with the best attitude and so welcoming! Frannie’s service is beyond excellent!! ! Thank you Frannie! The food is great and the drinks on point, thanks to Frannie!
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Kim Darrah
Good new find for us at the south end of Islamorada on Lower Matecumbe. If your “old school in memory” of this place, we were confused on Google and looked up “Safari Lounge” where Google has a listing showing incorrect hours & current reviews – a bit confusing since there is also an old Facebook page showing as well (hopefully management will get those removed so no one else shows up like we did one night after the kitchen was closed).
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Billy Duke
What a great place. The food is awsome and you can’t beat the view. Yes the truffle are worth 9 bucks… we had a great time and the know how to mix drinks.
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kenneth jackson
We stayed in Islamorada for the past 5 week and the Safari became a family favorite. Our first encounter with the new Safari Restaurant was with my grandson for a late lunch. Asia the Bartender was great and made our lunch with her outstanding customer service. We went back with the family many time and ordered just about everything on the menu and was not disappointed once. François one of the other bartenders was very friendly and made excellent drinks. Can’t say enough about all the staff and manager, looking forward to returning next year. The view may be in the top 10 in the Florida Keys.
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Patrick Doyle
“During my visits to the Oceanside Safari Bar in Islamorada over the past two weeks, I was consistently treated to a truly spectacular experience. The captivating oceanfront view and relaxed ambiance of the bar made it the perfect spot to unwind. Angela, the talented mixologist, crafted exquisite cocktails that perfectly complemented the mouthwatering food – ribs, Texas toast, and truffle fries – which never disappointed.
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