Key Largo's beloved no-frills seafood institution. The matecumbe-style preparation — oven-baked with olive oil, capers, tomatoes — is the dish to order.
Why It Belongs on the List
The Fish House has been serving Key Largo since 1983 and somehow manages to stay exactly the same while everything around it changes. The matecumbe fish preparation — fresh catch baked in olive oil with capers, tomatoes, garlic, and onions — is one of the defining dishes of the Upper Keys. Outdoor tables, decent wine list, local crowd.
What Stands Out
- Beloved local institution since 1983
- Matecumbe fish preparation — the dish to order
- Outdoor waterfront seating
- Local crowd
- not a tourist trap