Great key lime freeze and key lime pie is a must Had the alligator tail and crab cake. Crab cake was mediocre. Alligator tail is ok nothing to write bout. Simple fried and dipped in buffalo wing hot sauce customer service was great and attentive
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Eric K.
Hands down the best service/staff we experienced in the upper keys. The staff is courteous, informed on the menu and eager to please. The food was top notch. Bloody Mary's were exactly as I like them, the blackened chicken was perfectly prepared. The decor was kitschy but cool. They know what they are and do it really well......oh rumor has it the key lime pie is good too! :) we'll be back!
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Sarah P.
This place was so great! The Texas Benedict was one of the best Benedicts I've ever had. The service was superb, also. I would highly recommend this place!
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C A.
Great food, authentic Keys atmosphere. Have been coming here for years. Never been disappointed with any of the dishes. Deserts are great as well. They've stayed true to their service, quality, and success despite their popularity, which is refreshing. A must visit while in Key Largo.
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Nicole S.
The food here is pretty good. Prices are fairly reasonable. Wait staff could be more friendly/knowledgable. My friend and I and his mom drove down from Hollywood for the afternoon. The key lime freeze was yummy and the key lime pie was good too, but hers is better! ;)
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Adalberto M.
Finally visited the famous "Mrs. Mac's Kitchen" (the original one) to have a nice breakfast. The place was packed but was able to be seated immediately outside. After a few minutes we received our menus and placed our orders. I see a common thread on reviews "slow service", which we also witnessed. BUT, come on - you're in the keys. If you're in a rush you probably don't belong here... Anyway, 2 egg plate with a side of bacon and their homemade hashbrown casserole for the Mrs. The casserole - OMG. I could have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I had one of their specials, "Belgian Waffle with walnuts imbedded in the batter". This special came with a glass of champange for $6.95. A bargain for the wallet and the tummy! Very good!! Overall the place is good. My only drawback is their coffee. It really tastes bad, to the point I just couldn't drink it. So - it meant more champagne lol.
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Helen H.
Crab cakes are great! I loved the Aioli mustard sauce. I would have given Five stars but twice my husband order was wrong. 1st sweetened tea supposed to be unsweetened tea then onions on a no onion cheese steak. He did like it a lot though Now, I have to tell when we walked in restaurant it was almost empty at 12:09 pm. When we got our food every table was taken and there was a line out door! Key lime pie is not tart but a MUST!
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Kelly D.
Delicious food and friendly staff. I had a Belgian waffle with chocolate chips, a special, served with a complimentary mimosa. My friends both had the veggie omelette and they were both happy with their choice.
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Kimberly K.
I LA LA LA LA LOOOOOOVE THIS PLACE! I absolutely can't wait to come back to the keys and dine here!! I wanted to get some GOOD key lime pie at a restaurant or cafe, not go to a cafe and have them serve me something average that tasted store bought from publix or something. So the people who worked at Captain Slate's (the place I snorkeled at prior to eating at mrs mac) suggested Livio and I to try this place. There's two Mrs Mac, the original which is a small diner type feel and a new bigger one. Siri directed us to the newer one, which isn't far from the original anyway. It looked soooo cute! The outside a painted in pastel pink, blues, and yellows. The inside is decked out in a adorable decors such as a large mermaid by the door. It felt like one of those cute old people homes you visit who invests in thrifting for home decors. We started off with a key lime freeze. THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST MILKSHAKE IVE EVER HAD!!! It's an intense explosion of key lime flavor which you'd never expect and it's in the form of a milk shake. Oh my lawd, it's also HUGE! Think of a large mc Donald's cup... Yeah... It's like THAT big! I honestly wished I had ordered my own instead of sharing one with Livio regardless of how large it is. Everyone CAN NOT leave mrs mac without trying their key lime freeze!! Then we shared a crab cake appetizer. It comes with two large crab cakes about the size of the palm of the hand belonging to a petite person, with honey Dijon mustard drizzled on top. There was just enough mustard to scrap off the plate for each bite I took of my crab cake because it paired SO FANTASTICLY! This crab cake was so fresh and tender, honestly one of the best I've had. We ordered the garlic chili sauce alligator and a southwestern blackened mahi mahi to share. I've never had alligator before so this was my first... I was excited but unfortunately discovered I'm not fond of alligator. It's an acquired taste... The texture is chewy and a little fishy. Idk how to explain the taste, Livio loved it though. I must admit, the garlic chili sauce was great! :) The southwestern blackened mahi mahi was perfected down to a science. It's a large filet that's blackened just right, not too much so it doesn't have a burned taste but just enough for that smokey peppery ness, hehe. The "southwestern" part means the mahi mahi is topped with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and guac. I personally would never think of having my fish like this but I was feeling adventurous and decided why the hell not? SPRUCE UP MY SEAFOOD AND SHOW ME WHAT CHA GOT! I was not disappointed!! Since mahi mahi doesn't have a strong fishy taste, the guac balanced it out just right and the cheese only proved to me that cheese goes great on just about anything haha! Also, the fish to topping ratio was on point. It was very well worth it for ONLY $12! If you were to order it just blackened, it was $10. AAAND it comes with a fresh roll with REAL butter on the side, and rice and black beans. Such a great deal! I even had leftovers to take home. Usually, leftover fish doesn't taste that good the following day.. NOT MRS MAC'S!! My mahi mahi was so dang fresh that it only tasted JUST AS MARVELOUS the next day because it's been soaking in the sauce that I poured from the plate into my To-go box. So of course we HAD to finish with a key lime pie hehe, our initial reason for giving mrs mac a whirl. It was flawless. Not too tangy, the whip cream wasn't too fatty and there was enough on top to go with each bite of pie. Still, the key lime freeze is my favorite. I am now going through a key lime pie phase and want to try every key lime product I can haha. The great thing about all this food was that it did not taste or feel fatty at all... It was just a really healthy meal! Mrs mac was the perfect way to end my aquatic adventure in key largo and I can not wait to come back!
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Kreig H.
We had lunch at Mrs Macs Kitchen while on vacation. Service is excellent and portions are very large.
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Kevin U.
Busy place but service still great. Clean tables and utensils. Burger cooked a perfect medium. Coleslaw was very tasty. Lots of atmosphere. Key lime pie was awesome. Just right on the tartness. Chicken fingers were well breaded and seasoned well. Will go back again
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Trish D.
We stopped at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen on our way to Marathon for lunch. In April, the weather was mild enough that we could sit outside in front. Our server was awesome and anticipated some of our needs. I had the flying saucer tuna salad (on a pita) and my husband chose the dolphin reuben. We shared a piece of key lime pie. Everything was yummy! We totally recommend this little favorite to anyone!
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Valley J.
Okay okay so... I do not like key lime anything but guess what... The waitress told me that if I didn't like it, she'd pay for it. Let me tell you, it was sooooo DELICIOUS that I can't even remember what we had for dinner just before the pie came! Ya it's that good!! I even looked through all the pictures trying to jog my memory of what we ordered, but all that comes to mind was that heaven-in-my-mouth key lime pie!!!! The decor is unique and super artistic. The bathroom sink was my favorite. My girlfriend loathes public restrooms, but I "made" her go in just to take a look bc we'll never see anything else like that again until we come back! The tidal wave chandelier above the hostess is worth mentioning; it's in the pix too. All in all, they exceeded their reputation and earned repeat customers :)
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Max K.
Really, really nice staff. Unfortunately, they were overwhelmed with the volume of patrons. On a Monday night at 6:30pm, we waited about 30+ minutes for our dinner entrees, AFTER ordering drinks, dinner and finishing our appetizers/salads. (My kids between 5 months and 8 years old were going crazy with the wait.) I ordered the fish of the day fried basket (mahi mahi), and both the fish and fries were completely soggy (meaning the fried exterior of the fish was soft and wet with what seemed like semi-raw batter underneath, and half the fries were undercooked, let alone soggy). I attempted to order two different beers on tap off the menu, and the waitress came back twice with replies of "sorry, we're out". I sent my mahi mahi back and they refunded graciously because of it "not meeting my level of satisfaction." They offered to make something else on the grill, but at that point the rest of my family was ready to call it a night. I'm disappointed because I wanted to like this place after all the positive Yelp reviews and historical significance. The people were really nice, so I would try it again for casual drinks and appetizers during non-peak hours.
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Sarah N.
Ohhhhhh....mmmmm....ggg. Excellent service and great food in one cute little location. We left completely satisfied and im one picky patron!! Best key lime pie I've ever had in my life. Blackened shrimp was delish and the house dressing is amazing. Will be back prolly for dinner...tonight!
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Tory B.
Tastey, very accommodating. Everything was really good form hamburgers to cheese steak to fish and chips to the trio fish platter cooked to order!! Was really good, low key nice hospitality. We enjoyed it. The Blues!
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Addison S.
The food here is not worth the stop. The people are very friendly, and ready to be helpful. All the food is fried and none is fresh. Vegetables came from a can, and French fries were old and cold. Please save yourself and visit someplace better.
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Hayley S.
Get. the. peanut butter. pie. It is increddddddible. I had the lobster ravioli and enjoyed it enough. Friend of mine had the pasta primavera and it was really good. This place is definitely a Key Largo staple for a reason. I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but a local told me that this is the best place in Key Largo to get it.
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Regina L.
Tried both the old and new location and enjoyed them both. I especially liked the fact that they are pet friendly which is key when traveling with our fur baby. We came here 2x during a visit to Key Largo and what draw us was their Clams Italiano appetizer. It's fresh clam with spinach, artichokes, and bacon and add a squeeze of lime or lemon and it's a hit. Not sure if this is offered regularly but it was offered as a special while we were there. The restaurant is great for groups and also very family friendly.
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M. S.
Food is "homestyle." Popular locals' place with generous portions & priced right. Service can be hit or miss. If they are busy and there is a wait, skip eating here as the kitchen cannot keep up. You will be waiting 45+ minutes for your order to be served. It is best to order one of their daily specials at lunch. All of their daily special wraps or sandwiches are tasty and prepared when you order.
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Christopher P.
Holy moly! This place was PACKED!!! Even upon arrival, the service was impeccable everyone around the door greeted us saying welcome and with a huge smile. It felt genuine and not forced. After we got to our table our server Shannon, was on top of our table like white on rice, even with a restaurant packed with diners. We ordered the fish dip for starters and it was perfect with a hint of spice. The fish was not dry, and the chips felt like they were fried in house. My partner ordered the scampi combo and I ordered the fish, shrimp and lobster combo. I thought that it was going to be maybe at best one small piece of lobster and a couple shrimps, NOT at all!! I had three large pieces of lobster 10 pieces of shrimp and perfectly grilled fish. My partners scampi was seasoned perfect and the cole slaw was to die for....I hate the way most places do the 'homemade slaw' this one was GREAT!! Of course we finished the meal with a cliche dessert, the key lime pie...this pie was perfect, but so far it hasn't beat my favorite pie at Fish House. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone who comes to Key Largo. Family friendly, amazing service, food so fresh you can taste it. 5 stars all the way!!
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Lisa H.
Great food and service. Loved the license plates, provided entertainment for the family. Key lime pie was the best we had ever had and my family lived in the southern keys for over 15 years. Coconut shrimp was delish. Definitely would come back.
(5)
Karen K.
Excellent food! every time I come, I get something different. its all great! Staff is friendly and quick also!
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Kara L.
Best key lime pie I've ever had! It was creamy with just the right amount of lime, and not too tangy or "green" like some others. We ended up taking a whole pie back to the hotel! When in Key Largo, you must make a stop here!
(5)
Joi P.
Absolutely incredible. Great family joint with a mix of locals and tourists. The portions are massive (in a great way). I ordered the crab stuffed Mahi Mahi which was huge... In California that would have been 3 servings of fish.. But it was great. Dad had the three fish trio blackened which was spicy but perfectly cooked. Came with a side and salad. The Caesar dressing was really good and their famous house dressing was great as well. Good service, happy people, def recommend.
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Jeannette G.
Went here yesterday for lunch. Had the lobster bites, crab cakes with cottage fries and rum punch. Nice key westy atmosphere/decor. Food was good. Waitress, Karen was very knowledgable and friendly. A little forgetful in that she only left one menu for our party of two, took my husband's cutlery when we finished appetizers and forgot to replace them (he had to get up and ask for more) and didn't bring a pen when we got our check. Other than that, everything was great! The food was very tasty as was the drink..!!
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Nichole B.
I'm writing about the smaller place, just so we're clear (there's 2 locations). Went for breakfast. Standard eggs and griddle stuff. Diner food style; tasty and filling. Friendly and positive servers. Totally tacky decor but it suits the vibe.
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H J.
Recommend to order "Famous Key lime Freeze" If you have chance to visit here. Soooo good! Also ordered famous homemade chili&award winning "konk" chowder ...but wasn't my thing.
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Crystal G.
Crowded.... for a reason. Great food. I know it's so simple but for some reason the chicken fingers here are just better than anywhere... especially the ranch dip!!!
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Brianna M.
I Look Forward To Visiting Here Every Year When I Come For My Annual Vacation To Key Largo!
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Andrew K.
A great meal after a day of Scuba! Local guy, Dick, recommended Mrs. mac's to my mother in law. I was skeptical because Dick seemed like a....well you know. Checked it out on Yelp and seemed like a home run. Walking up, the quaint ambience and island feel was more than you were hoping for. License plates throughout, even the light fixtures! Amazing staff, Pam was an excellent server. Food was fresh and had plenty of local flare. The crab cakes were DELIcIOUs. Definitely recommend. We brought a key line pie home - also a great decision. Do yourself a favor and visit.
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Jennifer G.
We stayed at a hotel next door to this restaurant so it was the most convenient place for us to eat. Their staff was amazing on Fri. night, polite, helpful, energetic and an abundance of them. The food was good. The baked potato had bad spots and had been sitting around too long so it was way dried out but the rest of our food was good, hog fish, shrimp etc. We ate their 3 times in a week and the last night was a little different as far as employees go. Our waiter not so on the ball, not too friendly but came to the table every 5-10 minutes and looked at us. The food that night was average. frozen shoe string french fries that were a little too soggy with grease, lobster that I dont think was even of legal size but tasted great, marinated steak that was fabulous and a great fresh green salad. We tried their key lime freeze thing and it was awesome. The price a little high for what it is but not too bad for where it is I guess. We will eat there again.
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Yuqing L.
Not bad. We ate on the drive from Miami to Key West. The service is great.
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Leilani D.
I'd say 3.5, but I'm rounding up because I think I may have ordered badly, and the Key Lime Pie was just that good. We had wanted to check out this spot for their famous Key Lime Pie. Looking at it from the outside it doesn't look like much, and the inside isn't much bigger - I'd say they've got a total of less than 10 tables. It's a cozy place with a lot of kitschy decor - exactly what a diner should be. Once you sit down the menu is massive. Pages and pages made it almost impossible to decide on anything, however my boyfriend settled on the Baby Back Ribs and I ordered the Seafood Scampi. While my Seafood Scampi was a disappointment (too much oil/butter, and what tasted like no salt OR garlic) my boyfriends Baby Back Ribs were amazing. The meat was so flavorful it didn't even require BBQ sauce. One recommendation I have is to ask the waitress. She immediately lit up when my boyfriend went to order the ribs, telling him they were amazing. I'm thinking if I had asked her she probably could've steered me in a better direction. And it makes sense - on a menu that large not everything can be great. Ask for help when you narrow it down. We of course made sure to save space for the Key Lime Pie. Once I took the first bite, I wished I had just sat down and ordered 3 or 4 slices from the get go and called that dinner. It was perfect. Not too sweet or tart, creamy but not heavy. Perfect is really the only word for it. One thing is for sure, the next time I drive down to the keys, I'm picking up a full pie.
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Jason L.
Ordered fish taco's and blackened Mahi. Fish taco's were tasty but a bit messy. Mahi was spicy but good. There sides of black beans and fries were below average. For dessert ordered key lime pie. Highly recommend the key lime pie. If in the keys again will be back just for key lime pie.
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Lori K.
I love Mrs Mac's!!! I keep going back there, there's plenty of options and everything is tasty! Key lime pie is yummy, the kids absolutely love the mini ice cream cones. Environment is fun, service is friendly and casual. Fun local spot, if you haven't been here, you haven't visited Key Largo.
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lillian l.
Food: Whole fried fish was amazing. As was the conch chowder and gator bites. Pie: We tried 3 different key lime pies in Key Largo, and Mrs. Mac's was by far the best. So good that we stopped by on our last day to pick up a whole pie to bring back home with us. This is the original location, which definitely has a better authentic "ambiance" to it than the new one down the road.
There are two Mrs. Mac restaurants--the newer, larger one is located only 500 yards down the road from the first location. Food here is ok, but nothing spectacular. A lot of fried fish baskets, sandwiches, salads, all served in a diner style. Decent but not gourmet.
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Chris G.
There was a hair on my food and the pita stuffed egg breakfast was disgusting. I've heard others say this place was good but not sure why. I also ordered the hogfish and it was OK, but nothing special. The service is definitely pretty slack.
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Sara L.
Went there for breakfast our first morning on the island and it was amazing! I had a veggie omelet and hashbrown casserole- delicious! Also have delicious mimosas and bellinis, which we also had. Even the coffee was great! Service was spectacular, and never had to wait long for food. Highly recommend!
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Ashley R.
My all-round favorite restaurant in Key Largo! Local-caught, fresh seafood specials daily. I have a hard time going anywhere else when I come down. Just delicious! My favs are mahi mahi and one time they had Florida stone crab. Love the grouper also when they have it. You can also get a free Key Lime freeze with the Yelp deal.
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William O.
Man, I know that, when you think Keys, you think seafood, but if you're like me and tend to stay away from seafaring creepy crawlers, make your way to Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. Yes, the menu is rife with creatures from the deep, but if you take the time to peruse the Cheesecake Factory-like menu, you'll eventually find the ribs. The ribs. The freaking ribs. They're served with a side of sauce, which, for my Zen-like focus on the full rack, I totally neglected. And really, I didn't at all need it. These are some of the better ribs I've ever had, and the way they just fell apart in your mouth made me want to slink down into my seat and slip off into a Hedonistic coma. The Key Lime Pie is also excellent. Just a word of advice: this place (the original location, at least) is NOT good for groups. It's a small space, and as far as I could tell, the tables can't really accommodate more than four.
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Tim F.
Mrs Mac passes the test of time we have seen restaurants come and go over the years, this place has some of the best local fish dishes at very reasonable prices. We have a lot of favorites to many to list. From time to time my wife and I try other Key Largo restaurants but keep on going back to Mrs Mac's. Just wish they could have copied a couple recipes from Calypso's (out of business) one being Dolphin ( the fish) enchilada with deep fried sweet corn on the cob yum.
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Jessica K.
My husband and I shared their steak. More than enough for the two of us!! Great service. Our waitress was wonderful ! Great place!
(5)
Jeff G.
From beginning to end, a great and memorable dining experience. From the second we walked in the ambiance was clean, open, homey, nicely decorated and it smelt great! The service was outstanding from the second we sat down as well. Nothing like having a waiter you can tell has been working there for years. Needless to say he was very knowledgeable with the menu, offered suggestions and was on top of everything. We started with the truffle fries appetizer and they were very, very tasty with a nice crisp to them. For my entry, I ordered a corned beef Reuben with a side of what I call French fry chips (kind of like nathans fries), served with a side of cheese and I was in friggin heaven! The sandwich was outrageous, probably one of the better Reuben's I've every had and those fries and cheese really brought back childhood memories! The food was fresh, cooked perfect and my modified order was made just as requested! Of course being that we were in the keys, I absolutely had to have the key lime pie and I'll be honest... this might be the best one I've had in all my trips to the Keys. All in all Mrs. Mac's Kitchen is a fantastic place to dine with an atmosphere and energy that makes you feel right at home. They have a full bar and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. I would not pass through this area of the Keys without stopping here for a meal, enjoy!
(5)
Charles N.
We went to both this original and the newer one a few blocks down. The original is definitely the one you want to go to, as the ambiance, aura and appeal all reside here. Not bashing the new one, but it feels so more commercial and cookie-cutter. Sitting around 100s of license plates that cover the walls, many funny, some just numbers, our waitress went above and beyond, making suggestions, knowledgeable of the beers, played with the kids, just awesome. Had the fried clam plate and probably the best I've ever had (note, I've only had it a couple of times elsewhere, so not very scientific). Beer selection was good and even had a Beer of the Month at a $3.50 rate...IN THE KEYS, so jumped all over it. Ironically enough, one of the more memorable spots we still talk about reminiscing of our recent trip to the keys.
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Mike L.
Free Key Lime Pie freeze was good for checking in. Conch fritters were good, a little soft and moist with corn and conch, but could have used more conch. Sweet potato fries were pretty standard, most likely frozen. I had the grilled Hogfish, but while light, it was very bland and somewhat overcooked. Also, 2 out of the 3 limes given to me with the fish were completely dry when squeezed. When asked what the fresh catch of the day was, the waitress replied that "We get all our fish delivered daily". Ok, so you get it delivered daily, even going so far as to say they use sustainable harvesting methods on the menu, but our question of WHICH FISH ARE THE FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY was nicely dodged, leaving me with a feeling that perhaps more fish was brought in frozen rather than fresh... The "steamed vegetables" side was literally undercooked frozen vegetables most likely from a big bag; entirely inedible. The black beans and rice side were pretty standard, and the house salad with garlic dressing was really bad. There was absolutely no substance to the salad, and while the dressing tasted ok, it could not make up for the depravity of a bowl of just awkward lettuce chunks. The server was all smiles and very nice, but that does not mean the service was good. We waited an hour after our appetizers came to get our salads and then 30 more minutes for our meals. It could just be that they have the misconception that people want to be served food on island time to match the nice ocean views, but the speed of the service definitely did nothing else besides drag my impression down. They weren't even that busy for the amount of people they had working!!! I was extremely disappointed, and even more so when I saw my own personal bill said $34. Maybe if the bill was $15 I would be more understanding of the quality, but this food and service was completely unacceptable. Fresh food? Perhaps at one point in time the food was fresh somewhere along the journey from the supplier to my plate. However, this particular Floridian experienced food on par with late night college meals from Wal-Mart. God knows how this place got 4/5 stars. Even on the off chance that I caught all 500,000 servers on a bad day (Thursday), that does not explain the beyond poor quality of the food we were served and the insane cost of the bill. I am extremely disappointed and will not be coming here next time I'm in the area.
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Catherine H.
Good fresh fish. The grilled Caesar's salad is delicious great choice with the grilled yellow tail. Not skimpy with the fish. If you save room for dessert try the Key Lime pie!!!
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John M.
Food was descent but overpriced and service sucked which seems to be par for the Keys. The Key Lime Pie was the only saving grace.
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Allison C.
Staff was overly friendly, I think every person in there said hi to my boyfriend and I when we walked in, which was nice. The decor and cleanliness are great. It was so cute and you could not stop looking everywhere scoping out everything. That being said, this is a basically a diner. So you get diner food. I order the fish tacos which were ok, and the cottage fries which were slightly greasy. Would I go back? Maybe for breakfast...but on vacation probably not. Like I said the best part was the staff and decor. Food is mediocre.
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Lori K.
Walkable from our beach cottage. Fish was really fresh - huge taste difference from shipped or yesterday's fish. We sat outside at one of four patio tables with our two Golden Retrievers. Make sure you get their famous Key Lime Freeze - ours was free with a coupon from our resort. Ordered the Trio Fish Blackened. Taste it before you add seasonings cuz it's salted up already. I ordered the ahi very rare but still blackened so it was basically blackened sushi - perfect for me. Lori had conch soup which was very good. I also had calamari, which was in distinctly deep fried FRESH calamari. We topped this off with a slice of one of the best key lime pies I've had with homemade crumbled-not-soggy-crust and super creamy lime filling with a tinge of tartness. When we go back I'm buying a whole pie for $15 instead of just a slice for $4.95. There's also a peanut butter pie with chocolate syrup I need to try. Also like to try the Yellow Snapper next time. All this was right at $40. The staff was extremely friendly but not intrusive-constant-in-your-face. Just very attentive and timely: No waiting, plates cleared promptly, bill brought out and rung up quickly but not brusquely. This will be a regular when we visit.
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Merry P.
This place is a lot of fun. The food was good and the service extremely friendly and good. It has a very touristy, historic decor with fake palm trees, historic photos, and tables with inlaid glass with all sorts of beach and local mementos beneath. I had their signature run drink which was super delicious (and strong!) and and alligator basket which was ok, but basically a novelty item so no biggie. My husband had a cioppino which he says was pretty good. It is pricey, but it was decent food and a fun place. We enjoyed it.
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Jonathan F.
Quaint. Nice. Above average food. Service was superb and quick. A definite recommend.
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Luis H.
Came to key largo to celebrate our anniversary. We've been going to different places looking for seafood but nothing like this one. From the beginning all the people were super warm and nice. The food is to die for. I had the scampi combo with cole slaw (yummmmm). Will definitely come back!
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Gabor D.
The blackened fish of the day and the marinated steak were pretty good. The decor is cute. Our problem was that the staff seemed to care shockingly little about an allergy in our party -- they put bread (which is the allergen) on top of her entree! I'm sure it was just absentminded but it left a pretty sour taste in our mouths and even if you were trying to be intentionally mean, you really couldn't have done much more...
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Christian C.
Loved the food. Great atmosphere! Everything I thought the Keys would be like. The conch chowder was amazing.
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Nicole T.
This place had been suggested to us for years; finally tried it on a recent trip to Key Largo. We went to the original location for breakfast; which was very good. The $2 mimosa is excellent! Made with fresh squeezed OJ - yum! The hash brown casserole may not look very appealing, but it's a must! It was delicious. The place is very clean and the service was outstanding.
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Matthew R. S.
The food was good. The truffle fries we had as an appetizer were good. You can actually taste the truffle oil. My salad was very good and the fish cooked perfectly. The service was perfect. The key lime pie didn't really have any key lime flavor to it. This restaurant can be quite expensive if you're not careful. We spent $80 including tip for our family of four. It included a slice of pie and appetizer. We all had water and the kids split a regular basket which is cheaper than buying individual kids meals
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Alex K.
One Word- Delicious. The place looks old country style and nice. The food there is amazing! I had chips, garden salad, steak, alligator tenders, lobster, and some delicious key lime pie. Best place ever!!!
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Shaz L.
Food was amazing! We had the chili dog, mahi with potato salad, coleslaw, fishwich.. The portion was quite big and we were glad that we ordered 3 dishes for the 4 of us. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Would love to come back if we ever stop by Key Largo
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Jen L.
After staying the night at the Bay Cove Motel next door I was definitely looking forward to getting breakfast from this place! This is pretty much your typical diner. They never leave your coffee cup empty and they have cheap food. I'm a fan of the fresh Dolphin Fish with scrambled eggs. The fish was so fresh and lightly seasoned! The Home fries were also very good. My meal with coffee probably cost me less than $15. It was alot of food for me to so the BF had to eat the rest. It was also nice that when I looked them up on Yelp, they had a Check-In offer for a Key Lime Freeze. Take them up on that! It was a nice treat to take on the road. They also have homemade BBQ sauce and cute cards for sale too. If you miss this location, there is another location on the same road on the left about a mile or so away.
(4)
K t.
Great food, service! Highly recommend seafood. Had blackened fish of the day mai mai. Great homey atmosphere. Clean restrooms.
(4)
Moxie Y.
Fun atmosphere for sure!! I see such great reviews for this place, and I read them and wonder if I just came on an off day. I was there for vacation so I was using yelp to really guide me around. I didn't end up going to the Mrs. Mac kitchen with the great bar - the newer one that seem to get such great reviews, but the smaller diner version (to be honest, I didn't know there was two), so I am not sure if these great reviews are for the larger business or the smaller older diner business I went to. I know that they are just a couple miles from each other. I just wasn't thrilled over the taste of any of the food nor the cost to taste it. I didn't go back, too many other places in Key Largo I wanted to experience before I flew back home to California.
(2)
Jamie K.
This place was average. I've found that you cannot trust Yelp in Key Largo when it comes to food. Yelp has never filed me but for some reason it does in Key Largo! I asked the waitress if the nachos were really good, she said they were but I'm a nacho snob and they really were a 2.5, my friend orders the stone crab, we were thinking it would come steamed and warm but apparently it's served cold. Our fault for assuming it would be warm but it wasn't the best for $40! All in all it was a cute but generic place. Waitress was nice. Would not go here again.
(3)
Owl P.
Didn't eat at the restaurant but my brother-in-law brought home a key lime pie from Mrs. Mac's and let me tell you: as a native Floridian I've had a lot of key lime pies, including some down in Key West proper. But this key lime pie was the absolute best that I've had. It's extremely creamy, not overly tart, and the crust is amazing. The crust is sort of a honey graham crumble, tastes homemade and holds up very well. The only bad thing I can say about their pie is that you can't get it any closer than the Keys!
(5)
Mandy L.
Mrs. Mac's has two locations: one is a large restaurant in the highway median, and the other is a small hole-in-the-wall diner-style place on the Southern-heading side of the highway. My review is for the smaller location. The outside signage and interior decor is classic Keys: kitschy, cluttery, cheerful, and not super-clean. There are license plates all over the walls. We had breakfast, The French toast was very good and the portion size was large. The fish and grits comes with a small but very good filet (mahi or catch of the day) and a small ramekin of boxed grits that are nothing special. Go for the grimy diner charm, and if you keep your expectations low, you will be happy to have dined where the locals do.
(3)
Shelly Y.
Had my lunch today vith hubby Allegator fries ver cruncy and yummy Ate Chocolate cake to calm my sugar crave
(3)
Adam S.
There are countless numbers of places very similar to this one up and down US 1 throughout the keys. I have eaten at more than my share of them over the years, and this one falls squarely into the slightly above average category. The blackened fish sandwich was pretty good. Fresh. The tartar sauce was decent. I didn't like the potato salad very much at all. It had an unusual taste to it (I think maybe they use Miracle Whip as the base. Prices and service were both fine. You can definitely do worse than this spot. It won't blow you away, but it's solid.
(3)
Tim S.
Everything was amazing from the service to the food to the prices. Highly recommended for anybody in the key's. Their Tijuana style dolphin was the best fish I had all week while in Florida. It was a deal too with ~1lb of fresh fish for $10. Key lime pie is a must have too
(5)
Summer W.
Our server Pearl at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen was amazing! The food was fresh and delicious, we will be back for sure. The atmosphere and cleanliness was fantastic. One of the best meals we had in the Keys!
(5)
J L.
Not really a fan of key lime pies, but thought we'd try their key lime pie here based on yelp reviews of the place. I have to say, I'm a fan of key lime pies from mrs macs kitchen now. Only from mrs mac's kitchen. It is just the right sweetness with key lime flavor. It also has the consistency of a cheesecake. It is worth a try even if you are not a fan of key lime pies.
(4)
Lee B.
Food lives up to the hype. Taco salad and blackened Maui Maui is to die for. Must stop for anyone heading to the Keys. Finish it off with the Key Lime pie, absolutely delicious.
(5)
Colleen K.
Stopped for lunch after reading great reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed! Cute little hole in the wall with great fresh seafood and burgers. Had the conch soup and it was very good. Also tried the blackened Mahi Caesar salad and the Fresh Fish Plate and both were great.
(4)
Julio A.
We had the fish special and the Keylime milkshake both are awesome delicious can't wait to come back
(4)
Steve V.
Been here many times. The food wasn't as good as it has been in the past. Was looking forward to the conch fritters. Unfortunately, looks like it was only available on select days since it's on their sustainable seafood menu, which is admirable. The conch chowder was really good, but had a few too tomatoes for my liking. Fish sub with blackened mahi did not meet their usual standards. We had multiple people in our party get this dish and all felt the same. Key lime freeze tasted like a drinkable key lime pie. It was very tasty. Service was good. Manager took the time to make sure everything was going well.
(3)
The Food L.
The epic place !! There are lot of marketing and lot of bragging. I finally made it and stopped over for the famous key lime pie. Service was great and its packed. I am not sure how other items taste like but my mind was on the pie. Pie did not taste sour and it did not look green - that's real key lime. I tried pie from several other places during this trip but they had to real PIE ! Just to make sure they have consistency, I went back next day - it was still as great. Try it out.
(5)
Mary M.
Great menu, casual atmosphere, quick service. Jonathan was our waiter and he made the experience very positive. I watched him interact in a positive, helpful manner with all of his tables. Had the hogfish which was yummy and I'm not a big seafood fan. Kids had seafood basket and they loved the mahi-mahi fish. Would go back.
(4)
Sarah C.
The place is very clean and nice, especially the ladies bathroom (the sink is beautiful)!!! The menu has ALOT of options which is good, a little overwhelming though. Items are a little pricey, but the food was very very good!!! Food came out rather quickly and was piping hot and fresh!! We will definitely come back next time we're in the Keys!!!
(5)
Jennifer O.
Delicious! The Key Lime Freeze is a must try!
(4)
Morgan H.
Food was good. I wouldn't say it was great, but it was good. They have lots of fresh fish options that are well priced. Service was good as well. Not much parking though.
(4)
Stephen W.
This place is a nice home style restaurant. Its pretty decent but nothing mind blowing. Took our catch here to be cooked and it wasn't great. Also, the sides were pretty weak.
(3)
Jenny L.
Great ambience, great service, great food! KEY LIME PIE is a must try!!! Service: drinks came instantaneously, which never happens at a busy restaurant?? Props to good service, our server, Tyler, is super friendly! (5-star) Food: Hogfish fish of the day - wine pairing recommended by Tyler (Santa margherita Pinot Grigio Italy) with Hogfish (catch of the day), bravo! Everything just comes together and literally melts in your mouth! Get this, they get fish/seafood delivered to them 3x a day, talk about FRESH SEAFOOD!?! (5-star) "Conch" chowder - made with spicy tomato base, pretty filling in a bowl, a lil salty but very "fragrantful". Personally, this is my first conch chowder, I was expecting clam chowder like soup. Instead it came out like a chili bowl, wasn't what I expected, but still tasted pretty good. I personally think you can really taste the conch if it's made creamy clam-chowder or New England style topped with thin slices of conch (3-star) Key lime pie - nicely frozen yet it melts in your mouth, sharply limed yet creamy at the same time, crust with the right crisp, almost like a cheesecake, unforgettable! Price: $10-15 appetizer, $15-30 seafood entree Parking: small, not sure how many cars can they fit, we walked there bc we lived really close by... P/s: Check in on yelp for a FREE key lime freeze - pretty good but not comparable to their key lime pie (which was on the house for us, shhhhh....plz don't tell) P/ss: they also have alligator tenders?!!?! Someone try this and let me know plZ!c
(5)
Dainy L.
Exceptionally friendly service, but almost too friendly, almost zealous - like the kind that makes you feel guilty if you don't tip over 20%, but you actually had to work to maintain the social interaction. Alligator tenders are well-seasoned, thinly battered, and deep fried, served with a buffalo sauce, but request their ranch dip to complement. Conch chowder is heavily spiced, thick, and hearty with skin-on potatoes. Burgers are well-cooked and a great value at $8-$9 with a large side. Go for the key lime breeze shake over the pie for a lighter, but more filling desert choice. Pass on the conch salad, an odd, and surprisingly bland combination of conch with celery, bell pepper, pickled jalapenos, and tomato.
(3)
Matt M.
I ate the chicken Parmesan sandwich and fries at Mrs Mac's (not seafood, I know) and it was a decent sandwich, nothing spectacular. Went here on a Friday afternoon at lunch time and it was thoroughly packed with only some spaces available at the bar. Overall, service wasn't bad, I could just tell the bartender was stressed from all the people. Aort of a neat environment but I can concur with the other reviewers that say this place is a tourist trap.
(3)
Michelle S.
Great lunch today and great first stop through the keys. Service was great. We started with 2 mimosas. They have a few specials very day. I had the mahi mahi tacos with cottage fries. Fresh, flavorful and filling! 3 corn tortilla tacos, Guac and fries. My husband got the cheeseburger and added bacon. The bacon was so crispy and delicious! And ended with the keyle freeze which is a key lime milkshake. It wasn't as tart as I thought it would be, which was great because is was refreshing. The decor is so fun with tons of old license plates and a diner feel.
(4)
Roselin S.
Best spot in lower Keys! We had the seafood platter, mac and cheese, Bahama burger, and fried whole yellow tail snapper stuffed with Greek salad. Everything was delicious! Best of all, their key lime pie was absolutely perfect, not too tart, not too sweet!
(4)
Charlie G.
I ate here twice on a recent trip. I had the combo basket the first night, with battered and deep fried Mahi-Mahi, Conch, and Lobster... and it was delicious! The Cole Slaw was excellent also! Next night, I chose not to hit a local brewery with my dive buds... but had a HUGE prime rib instead. Super tender and tasty... great Caesar salad, and hand dipped onion rings. Key lime pie is good too... although not quite as tart as I like it. Can't go wrong here! Also had a Key Lime Freeze to go, and it was good.... like a key lime pie smoothie...
(5)
Frank D.
Best local seafood in Key Largo and it's the place where locals go to get a bite to eat; the place is always crowded and the fresh seafood is cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Had dinner there last night and will be heading there for lunch today before we head back to the mainland. Highly recommend that you visit this gem on the way down to the keys, during your visit to the keys or on your way back from the keys. Almost forgot, servers are awesome also.
(5)
Linda D.
Creative breakfast and delicious!! They have standard American breakfast plates and some truly unique to the keys! Service was amazing, prompt and attentive. My Mac Attack was plenty to share. The hash was great and not overly fried. Biscuits were flaky throughout and meshed well with gravy. I have never experienced anything close to the Lobster and grits. The combination was spectacular especially with the special "salsa" they topped it with. I'm not one to brag about coffee, but I had a regular cup of Joe, and this Joe was GOOD! We took advantage of the Yelps "check-in offer" for a free key lime freeze. I only wish I had more room for this, but I took in as much as I could. This was a great dessert and definitely had a splash of fizz to it. We had to order to the key lime pie to compare to others on the island as this rates in the top ten. Rating is spot on - 7th best. FOOD IS GOOD HERE!!!
(5)
Alex R.
I arrived here with the anticipation for an out body experience due to an amazing breakfast. I ordered The "Mac" Attack featuring two eggs, two bacon, two sausage links, two slices of French Toast with homemade hashbrown casserole and sliced tomatoes. I ripped through this meal like a bear attacking a picnic basket. Outstanding breakfast. The scrambled eggs were nice and fluffy, I added some extra salt, pepper, and a bit of hot sauce. The hash brown casserole was crazy good. The French Toast was very light actually which was surprising. The sausage links were the biggest links I've ever seen. Ridiculously awesome. The bacon was crisp. Come on its bacon...everything is better with it. To top it off I had the best hand squeezed orange juice. If you want a great breakfast, hit up Mrs. Mac's Kitchen.
(4)
Ann M.
Just a tourist trap -expensive, bad, stingy food (I had grilled cheese/pie, was ok, friend said his conch fritters were good) -family next to us had the most awful looking burger -tasty pie but still FROZEN on top -20% gratuity circled on receipt...What?
(3)
Jiin S.
Came here around 9 or 10AM on a Tuesday morning (driving from Miami to Key West). There were some people, but definitely not super crowded. The exterior was really cute and the interior was filled with license plates and random knick-knacks. Service was really great. They were really friendly and started my day off with a smile. The food was just okay. This is the main reason for my 3 star rating. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but it just didn't add up to the high praise that Yelp reviewers gave this place. I ordered the Texas Benedict. The corned beef hash was pretty flavorful, but the Texas toast was really underwhelming. I was expecting a large piece of toast, with a garlic-y crispy-on-the-outside-and-fluffy-on-the-inside texture... Nope. Their iced coffee was HUMONGOUS, just warning you. My mom got two eggs scrambled with sausage and bacon. To be fair, she said she'd give her order a four-star rating. She really liked the scrambled eggs. Dad got the "Mac" Attack. I don't think it was anything super special. He said it was "just okay." Maybe I'm missing something here. :/ Really wanted to like the place, but I can't ignore the food.
(3)
Jackie F.
The fried Hogfish was out of this world! The best I've EVER had!!! Thanks for a perfect ending to a stress filled day!
(5)
Delaney W.
Such a wonderful place with a superb staff. I highly recommend the Key Lime Pie Freeze. I do long need pie form in my life to enjoy these flavors. They really took key lime to the next level with this delicious concoction. This was also the first time I had a "French style" fish. So yummy! Just ask a waiter, ours was happy to answer any questions. This place is one of the many reasons Key Largo is my favorite of the keys.
(5)
Bri A.
Bf and I came here for lunch after a long day of traveling from Chicago to Miami to Key Largo. We were seated right away which was good because we were starving! We started off with gator nuggets since neither of us have ever had them, and eating weird things while traveling is one of our favorite things. I'd choose these over chicken nuggets any day! The menu is huge and I wanted to try everything, but chose a hog fish dish since we can't get that in the Midwest. The flavor was just...wow! Heavenly is the only word that comes to mind. I tried the snapper which was good, but we both agreed my dish was better. My bloody was good and we were happy to see Kalik beer on the menu. It brought us back to our trip to the Bahamas back in the day where we drank Kalik and ate conch fritters on a daily basis. If only we had ordered those! Staff is super friendly and warm and this is a great place for a casual meal. I wish we ate here a second time!
(4)
Ashley R.
I would say Mrs. Mac's is one of the best places we've had in the keys. Everything was great. The service, the food, the dessert. I had the fish basket- it was lightly fried Mahi. The serving size was large. It came with 2 sides. I got the cheese fries although it had so much cheese on it I wish I would have gotten the regular fries. The cole slaw was very good! And I'm not a huge fan of slaw- but theirs was great! My husband got the fish tacos and he said they were the best he ever had. For dessert I got a cinnamon roll and he got the key lime lie. His pie was so light and fluffy. It was perfect. We will be back!!!
(5)
Tracy S.
The best thing about this place is the key lime pie. We had tried three other pies around the area and this one was so good that we came back for the pie the next day. It was creamy with just the right amount of tart and sweetness and the crust was perfect. I wish we could have brought some back with us but we had a four hour drive and although they do have pies to go it probably wouldn't have survived the trip back with us. As for the rest of the other food the portions are huge. I had the fish tacos and my husband had the brisket tacos. They both were good no where near the best we've ever had... but still good. Service was great! Everyone was friendly and they kept our drinks refilled and food came out quickly. All in all a pretty good meal and we'd def come back for the key lime pie.
(4)
Kassandra P.
Really nice little locally owned and operated lunch spot! We arrived very hungry, ready for lunch after a long morning in the Florida Everglades. Everyone who could see us walk in yelled out a greeting, smiles all around, and we were encouraged to sit anywhere we'd like. After seeing gators in the Everglades, we decided to try Alligator tenders (a first for both my date and I) for lunch. They were so fun to eat and incredibly tasty. The platter came with a freshly baked roll with butter, which was warm and soft, as well as a little bowl of white rice and black beans, which tasted almost as good as my mother's. I checked in with yelp and got the free key lime freeze, an extremely delicious cold milkshake-style beverage that was generously portioned, that my date and I couldn't even finish because we had no more room after eating every bit of our meal. The license plate decorations that everyone talks about are pretty cool; I love seeing people repurpose seemingly useless materials. Great place to eat!
(5)
Amanda S.
Overall:So good! Taste: excellent seasoning and flavor. Price: great! So reasonable. Portions: generous. Best: anything! We had the fish of the day, crab cakes, the lime freeze and key lime pie. They are not wrong, the pie is superb! Atmosphere: cute. Patio: yes. Small. Great seating though. Recommend: yes go there!!! Eat and be happy! Other: they have very large cups for H2O, tea etc. nice not to continually ask for refills.
(5)
Katie A.
Just ok. Blackened tuna was pretty good, cartilagey, but fresh. But the snapper smelled really fishy... The salad wasn't fresh, a pile of wilted arugula and mushy spinach with sad tomatoes and cucumbers on the side. Wanted a non-fried lunch, so maybe going with the fried stuff is safer. Again, so many places around, I wouldn't choose this one again. Waitress had the "oh well here's your check" attitude and walked away. Key lime pie and the slushie were tasty.
(2)
Sara C.
I want to give them 6 stars JUST for the key lime pie. It will change you. They knew me by name by the time I left Key Largo I stopped in for a slice so often. I was doing some diving in the area, and what goes better with diving than key like pie? What goes better with anything than key like pie? Well, the answer to that is nothing - you will want a slice of this pie after every meal. Just save yourself missing it as you leave by purchasing a whole pie to take with you. The food isn't bad, certainly good for the area. And the entire staff were sweethearts to us every time we went in. Even if you've eaten somewhere else, do not, I repeat DO NOT leave Key Largo without having a slice of the key lime pie. They also have a special key like pie freeze, a secret recipe.
(5)
Todd M.
WOW!!! everything is great in this tiny place! the cajun blackened fish is amazing as is the home made slaw. Beware the wings they are so good you may fill up on them!
(4)
Yan T.
Seems like a reliable local "chain": fresh seafood and quality breakfast/brunch. I only had a drink here as I was between meals (the absurdly cheap Bloody Mary was solid), but my friends had a nice spread, including fried fish and conch, and they enjoyed it all the way. I might stop by one of them on my next trip to the Keys.
(4)
Lissete D.
I have been coming to Mrs. Mac's since (I think) the late 80's or so. Have never been disappointed with the food or the service. Their key lime pie is perfect. Nice & creamy and not too tangy. The staff is always friendly & welcoming. I practically grew up in the Keys. Key Largo to be exact. It has been a few years since we have driven down though. It sometimes makes me sad how much the area has changed. However, I'm very happy to see that some things have remained the same. I noticed, after we left, that they have a check-in offer. Next time for sure!
(4)
Holly C.
Great place! Go to the larger restaurant on Key Largo if you have a large group. The smaller, bayside one said they could not accommodate our group of eight people. The food was tasty and fast at the larger one. We had a variety of apps, entrees and desserts and everyone was happy. The prices are reasonable considering the quality. Their Key Lime Pie is good but not as tangy as I like. Try the Key Lime Freeze; it's nice and tart!
(5)
Merijo L.
Mrs. Mac's has something for everyone on the menu. I highly recommend them if you have fussy eaters. The menu is huge and all the food I've eaten there is awesome!
(4)
Mike S.
Best key lime pie ever!! Try the chili dog!!! And root beer on draft!!! Can't beat it Everything's delicious !!!
(5)
E M.
Mrs mac's kitchen (the first and little one, on the right side of US1. Bridgette (our server) was great , tried to accommodate our requests very professionally. Had mimosas with bacon bagel bfast. Hubby had lobster grits. He liked it very much. Very enjoyable to be on key's time...ahhhhhhhhhhhh
(4)
Eduardo F.
Fantastic seafood! This is the place to go if you would like to taste some local seafood. We have even tried alligator meat here. Everything was great and the pink shrimp was the best I have had in north america! The service is very friendly, quick and food tastes absolutely great! Highly recommended! We did not had time for Key Lime Pie, but we will be back again in April/15 to taste it! I saw the reviews that it is fantastic.
(4)
Dawn R.
If you are in Key Largo looking for a seafood dinner this is a must! Everyone's dinner was so delicious and the portions were very feeling. We had one individual in our party who doesn't like seafood and ordered steak. He said it was one of the best he's ever had. Whatever you do save room for key lime pie. We spilt a slice amongst the four of us. Seriously the best key lime pie in all the FL Keys!
(5)
Mitch K.
Great place for breakfast with a lot of license plates on the walls. That about sums up my experience there. :) It's just a really nice place for breakfast when you're in Marathon.
(4)
Mari J.
Mrs. Macs has a huge menu, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything is consistently good and I go frequently. Best fish tacos in the Upper Keys. Staff and owner are long-time locals and very accommodating. They do a lot for our Keys community. The service at both the original and the new Mrs. Macs can't be beat. Try the Key Lime Pie!
(5)
McKinley P.
GREAT food and service! Burger was fantastic and Key Lime Pie was amazing! Carmen (from Australia) was a great waitress and very friendly.
(5)
Vanessa A.
Love love love this place, yesterday my husband and I were looking for a place to have dinner and have our fresh catch cooked for us. As locals we know how to differentiate a tourist trap from a good restaurant so we were a little apprehensive at the beginning. We walked in and were greeted with a smile, shortly after we were seated. Our waitress, which I regret not remembering her name, was excellent! Nice, fast and very helpful. She explained all the ways in how our fish could be cooked in. Our meal was AMAZING. They prepared our fish in 3 different ways and all three were very good. The key lime pie was great and they homemade sweet potatoes fries delicious. Will definitely coming back!
(5)
Nick R.
We ate there everyday for breakfast during our keys vacation. We loved the food kids loved the food. The waitresses went a step above in there duty, and made us feel like locals :). Will eat there every time we go. Still have the hindering question who and where is Mrs. Mac?!?!? :D
(5)
Andres H.
Easily the best meal I had in Florida this visit, and I grew up here. Conch chowder was AMAZING, kind of spicy and full of flavor. Service at the bar was impeccable. A whole fried snapper with two sides was crazy affordable and delicious. And I even got a free key lime ice cream float with the Yelp offer! My new favorite place in the Keys, couldn't recommend it enough.
(5)
Gilbert S.
This place all around good stuff and the key lime freeze is to die for !!! Take that back. Fish basket 13.95 With Fish add 6 bucks. They tell the fish today and it's added price. Would not have paid that much for it!!
(2)
Rev. Robert D.
Great little spot, we went to the original building. Everything was just good nothing really else to say.
(3)
Kiley K.
Meh. Thought this would be a great little place for breakfast; a little local dive that's been around for a while. Fun atmosphere - walls covered in license plates. But the food was mediocre at best and the server - although super friendly - got the order wrong. Breakfast choices are limited on Largo, so it's worth the stop if you're here - just don't set your expectations too high.
(3)
Albert S.
This was tough to review and 3 1/2 stars would be more appropriate. Started with the conch chowder which was excellent. Really tasty with a little spice. The Caesar salad came out next which I also liked. The dressing was just the right amount and had a good taste. Main course was hogfish with the TJ's style sauce. I like the fact that you can get different sauces on the fish. The hogfish was very good and the sauce was good also. The steamed vegetable side tasted like those packaged microwave bags and was tasteless. For dessert I had the key lime pie which was almost frozen in the middle and not that good. Beer selection wasn't that great but they did seem to have a nice wine list. Service was outstanding. Overall a good experience.
(3)
JB M.
LOVE this place (bayside location). I had an order of their steamed muscles, two ice cold Key West Sunset Ales, a dolphin sandwich, and a piece of an awesome key lime pie. I left their full and feeling like a total king! We'll be back.
(5)
Peter P.
We stopped at Mrs Mac's after an afternoon of kayaking for a drink and a key lime pie before a later dinner. I can't speak to the quality of the food since we only had pie (which I will get to shortly) and whiskey, but the atmosphere was relaxed and the service was very attentive. I am a huge key lime pie fan, huge! I grew up on the stuff! Mrs Mac's did not disappoint at all in that department. It was creamy, with an almost cheesecake like texture, and a bit of whipped cream on top. It was very sweet with a hint of lime, delicious crumbly crust, and a good size - all in all a great pie! I prefer my key lime slightly more acidic, (zest on top does a great job of this) but that is preference and doesn't detract from Mrs Mac's pie at all! I would definitely recommend this as a stop on a Keys trip!
(4)
Gary P.
Our first stop in the Keys was Mrs. Mac's, and we were so happy we stopped! The burgers & fries were excellent along w/ the alligator bites. But the KEY LIME PIE was to die for, best key lime pie ever! Our waitress Carmen was EXCELLENT, best customer service I've had in a long time!
(5)
Kristina F.
We came in on a Saturday at 12:45. The restaurant has a very diner-y feel. We sat at the counter and were served by Ashley. Ashley is pleasant, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. The were many other servers around who seemed to have too much time on their hands. A lot of chatting and playing on their cell phones. Ask for Ashley if you eat here. She will take care of you. Note: the sodas are in a can so there are no free refills. But they have Coke Zero which is always a plus. I tried the Key West Sunset Ale. Nice and cold but not really my cup of tea. I ordered the fried shrimp basket. I couldn't decide between the fried shrimp and coconut shrimp. Ashley recommended the fried shrimp. It came with coleslaw and fries. The batter was light tempura style and not heavy at all. The Key West shrimp was delicious. Perfectly cooked. Great lunch. The cole slaw is homemade. It has green peppers in it. I think that is an important to know. Especially since I don't like green peppers. But it was still pretty good. My husband ordered the special cheesesteak sandwich. He upgraded to pizza fries as his side. His review was that pizza fries were a fun variation on a unique french fry (they are sliced on mandolins but heartier than potato chips). The cheesesteak was okay. It was filling. Total bill after tax and before tip: $30.48
(4)
w c.
Avoid this trap Friendly but lousy service Prices are large, portions are small Key lime freeze is bad Food was cold Food had no flavor Hard to screw up grilled cheese but they did Fish was tasteless I know I am a tourist, but don't rob me like this Five servers and everything is cold that is laziness straight up If you serve garbage at least give me a decent helping I would rather have gone to McDonald's and for the 50 bucks I spent I could have feed 4 people and a half dozen of the homeless.
(1)
Janessy S.
This is seriously the best key lime pie I have ever tried! The taste is just phenomenal, I highly recommend it.
(5)
Felix L.
Mrs. Mac's is a slice of the old Keys - love it! Old world charm. The lobster and grits were fantastic. Staff were all friendly and cheerful. Do not miss the free champagne for breakfast!
(5)
Lloyd T.
We happened by this place on our way from Fort Lauderdale to key west. What a great find, everything we ordered was perfect. I had the fish tacos which were the best that I've ever had. The conch chowder, salads and fresh fish are all terrific. I'd also highly recommend the Bloody Mary as it was unbelievable.
(5)
Danielle P.
We came here based on other reviews as we drove down to Key West from Miami. We were not disappointed with the homemade, simple and delicious island fare. We all got plates which included fish cooked how we wanted, rice, beans and another side of our choice (slaw, salad, chips). We also shared a slice of Key Lime pie and the Key Lime freeze! We enjoyed the simplicity of the dishes and the prices because the Keys can be pretty expensive. We loved it so much, we stopped into Mrs. Mac's II on the way back up to Miami after vacation!
(5)
Sonia W.
The restaurant is nice decorated & the food is great, their portions are huge too. We ordered the crab cakes and the shrimp chowder then finished with their famous key lime pie, everything is great. Will come back again when we have a chance to go to Key West.
(5)
Altena L.
Good restaurant! Two locations, I recommend to go to the original one as it has a nice decor. They have so many license plates and stories throughout the restaurant. The service is good, everyone is friendly and helpful! With yelp you get the free key lime freeze, and if you love key lime it is delicious!! The key lime pie here is well known and is good. However, it is not my favorite. The food here is very good! Loved the hog fish!!
(4)
Jack L.
Complete disappointment after reading such lofty reviews. Left a bad taste in my mouth, both figuratively and literally.
(1)
Nalini S.
Really friendly staff, everyone greeted us when we walked in. Service was prompt, we liked the conk soup, homemade chili, and crab cakes. Great place to have lunch! Awesome key lime pie and try the freeze.
(5)
Chris S.
Loved this place! There are actually two Mrs. Mac's about a mile or two from each other. We ate at the smaller one, a little further north on Route 1. It is a small diner, circa 1940's. There is some outdoor seating, but we wanted to eat inside (for the AC and the atmosphere). The food was great, the service was very friendly, and we got a key lime freeze for dessert which I am still thinking about. Mrs. Mac's is very popular, so time your meal carefully.
(5)
Anailyn E.
One of our favorite places in key largo to eat! Always great food and great service. This place gets full for a reason. The fried veggies are a must!
(5)
Cecilia P.
Amazing place and the employees are all sweetness ! I cheated and went to another restaurant and I won't be going back it really made me regret not going to Ms.Macs, I always leave with my stomach happy and my wallet happy !
(5)
Randy H.
Pretty good little place. Had the grilled key west pink shrimp for lunch. Real tasty!
(4)
Mariah K.
Stopped here since my boyfriend and I over slept for our complimentary hotel breakfast and to me it was just ok while my boyfriend loved it. He just said I order the wrong thing, ha.
(3)
Andreina E.
Excellent! We had the churrasco steak with rice, beans and sweet potatoes frieds. All was really good! The services is fast and very nice.
(5)
Ann B.
Used to come here all the time when I lived in FL. Visited family this week and had to drive down to key largo to get some tasty fresh fish and a heavenly slice of the key lime pie. Love their fish trio plate! Staff is always nice too. It was so good to be back! If your in key largo, make sure you pay them a visit! And spot your state's license plate on their walls!
(5)
Vanna T.
Mahi fish and crab cakes were super delicious! Also loved the restaurants decorations. Service was superb.
(4)
Jose L.
Yass. People were so nice. Food was good too.
(5)
A S.
Cute little breakfast spot in Key Largo. Perfect for a cozy Sunday morning brunch before snorkeling or fishing. I had the Hash Benedict and coffee; it was very good. My boyfriend ordered the fresh squeezed Orange juice and OH MY GOSH, I practically drank all of it! Sorry babe.
(4)
Ramon L.
Wow... Be prepared to wait at either location. The food was okay. If you looking for a visually appetizing presentation then go elseware. This place is more like a Diner.
(3)
Rachelle B.
We stumbled upon Mrs. Macs Kitchen in Key Largo on our vacation last week. We loved the food and the atmosphere and the service SO much that we ate here 3 times! We started at the newer median location and after it was crowded with a long wait on our second visit, went to the original bayside location. I have a gluten allergy and they were extremely accommodating. Super friendly staff at both locations as well as amazing food. My Philly Cheese Steak minus the bread with perfectly cooked green beans on the side was so yummy. Our kids loved their burgers and chicken fingers and my husband loved the steak and the gator bites and the fish and well everything he ate. We had the Key Lime Pie as well as some Chocolate shakes. Yum! Decent prices, great service, fun atmosphere and delicious food.
(5)
Matthew S.
Food and service was good. At the northern location (there are 2 of these restaurants), there are two areas within the restaurant. If you're seared up near the front, it's a fun setting to be in. Nothing fancy and if you want a vegitarian option, don't come here. It would be a great place to gather for some beers after fishing or snorkeling. If you're sitting in the back room, you'll be in a confined area with no windows.
(3)
Karen B.
This is my second review for Mrs Macs. They cease to amaze me. I have always ordered the Prime Rib. Because it is the best I have ever had. This time I ordered the lobster ravioli. It was heaven in my mouth. Now I must go there at least twice while I am in town. For the Prime Rib and then the Lobster Ravioli.
(5)
Joe D.
If you are looking for Conk Chowder Mrs Mac Kitchen is the place to go. It is loaded with conk, fresh vegetables and a wonderful tomato base broth not to spicy just right. It is the best Chowder I've had on the Keys. Then what can you say about the key lime pie, there is no better. A must go place
(5)
Katie B.
Cute island themed diner. Service was great but food was ok. We had the crab cakes which were very good. We ordered the chicken and steak fajitas to split and they were awful. The marinade was awful and the steak wasn't steak it was very low grade meat with fatty chunks. I wasn't impressed with them. Overall the atmosphere was nice and everyone was friendly but the food not so much.
(3)
Franc S.
Ordered calamari & whole tail snapper. Since 2013 ,1st time I had such a fresh sea fish with a delicious tastes . I was searching these kind of fresh fish but got only frozen fishes. Here I got it. I will come again soon.
(5)
Leah L.
Love this place. Great food! Full bar! Free key lime milkshake if you check in on yelp! Decorations are so coo! What more could you possibly ask for? Love this place!!
(5)
Kelly C.
Great atmosphere and the crab cakes were delicious.
(5)
Quinn B.
If you go to the Keys and do not go to Mrs. Mac's-- You will regret it!! We drove to the Keys just to eat at this place and it was well worth the drive from Miami. Our waitress was new and the nicest person ever. She absolutely loves the food at Mrs. Mac's and gave us great recommendations. We started off with a bottle of Pinot Grigio that was actually well priced. Our appetizer was the crab cakes--DELICIOUS!! You get 2 and they are huge and come with mustard sauce. The BF had grilled Mahi Mahi with homemade coleslaw and I had a southwest snapper with black beans and rice. OMG--Best snapper I have ever had. They are famous for their Key Lime pie. Of course I had it-- Best I have ever tasted. The BF got the chocolate cake, I assume he loved it because he licked the plate clean. We also got a Key Lime Freeze ( you get it for free when you check in on Yelp). It is basically a Key Lime Milk Shake and boy was it good. Our total bill was 80.00, not bad considering the wine was $33. Do not miss this special place.
(5)
Randi H.
I agree with most of the posters about service being slow. The food was not bad, nothing special. I had the salmon benedict. Hash browns were good.
(3)
vlad d.
Quaint, inexpensive seafood shack on the way to Key West. Must try the alligator tenders, the crab cakes and the key lime float.
(5)
Pat S.
Food - Outstanding. Best meal we have had since we have been in the keys. Churrasco steak was out of this world. Parmesan Crusted Hogfish was awesome. Fish and chips and even the hamburger was given rave reviews at the table. Can't beat the only key lime pie I will eat either. Service - Outstanding. Best service we have had since we have been in the keys. We have found most people in the Key Largo and surrounding area very unfriendly which is too bad.
(5)
Tamara M.
Both of us ended up getting something other than what we ordered. Being hungry, we didn't complain, but did call it to the waiter's attention. He apologized, and read back what he wrote down which was what we asked for. Either he punched it into they computer wrong or the kitchen got it wrong. What we did receive was oaky, but not outstanding. No discounts or other concessions for the mistakes were made, and we had to send the bill back to be adjusted, since the price of what they brought was more than what we ordered, and they charged the higher price. The key lime pie really is very good. The free lime freeze (with Yelp check-in) was very tasty. The conch chowder, on the other hand was not to our liking. We couldn't find any conch in there, and the tomato based broth seemed to us more like a cup of spaghetti sauce. Oddest conch chowder I've ever had. The fried platter the bf ended up was fine, but too big and heavy, since he had ordered something grilled. My fish was good, if a little dry.
(2)
Brendan Z.
A very good place to have your lunch on your way to Key West. A small restaurant but the staff are very very friendly. Service is great as well. The food is ok, nothing special. Typical diner food. I do love the atmosphere though. The license plate from every state on the wall is a cool touch. Will be back when we go to Key West again. Oh yeah, the prices are very reasonable.
(3)
Amy S.
Excellent! This place isn't much to look at, and i would've passed it by if not for Yelp. Its more like a diner. But the food is first class. Very fresh and flavorful. Had the catch of the day and the key west freeze. Delicious! Don't pass this place up.
(5)
Tanya V.
Excellent sea food! Lobster salad was great , also steamed mussels! Dad had steamed yellowtail . It was incredible! Highly recommend! But best was the key Lime pie!! Delicious!
(4)
Kathleen H.
This is a great place for a family dinner. The kids can get their burgers and fries, and the parents can get a seafood dinner. Not fancy or stuffy, but a fun place to eat. I usually don't envy what another person is eating or drinking, but my grandson got the Key Lime slush with his dinner, and I made him share it with me - it was so good. We should have gotten another one to go. This is the kind of place that you would like to come back to, so you could try other things. The prices are reasonable, and the menu is large and varied, with something for everyone. We had planned to eat there a second time during our stay in Key Largo, but found out they were closed on Sundays.
(4)
Victoria O.
Visited Mrs. Mac's on a Monday night in January and received a very warm welcome from Jonathon, our waiter. He jumped right in and didn't miss a best with his quick wit and knowledgeable, friendly service. Had some fun exploring the license plate decor on all the walls. Food was great, very fresh. Stone crab claws were outstanding! Had the key lime freeze dessert and there are no words to describe its deliciousness. Best meal in the Keys. They have a second, larger location but I'm glad we made it to the original.
(5)
Pooja D.
We ended up going here two days in a row during our stay at Key Largo. The setting is very unique and quite fun - apparently a lot of people who visit go back home and mail over their license plates to Mrs Mac's. These are displayed all over the walls and even the lampshades are made of license plates! The staff were very friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend getting their specials. We had their portobello pita and blackened mahi mahi with beans and rice with different cheeses and salsa. Their vegetarian pita and sweet potato fries were excellent too! The coleslaw was okay - I think I've had better. Overall, a great experience. I would definitely go back to try their hogfish.
(4)
Leanne S.
We tried to go here for breakfast yesterday (Friday) morning at 8:30 but they weren't open. So apparently the hours listed here on Yelp aren't correct.
(1)
Page P.
Meal was good. We had the fried conch basket and blackened mahi. I would go back just for the key lime pie. It was the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Super creamy and crust was obviously homemade. Dinner was good quality wasn't disappointed, but not quite 5 star worthy. Would certainly go back again.
(4)
Jess W.
We ate here for dinner one night and I had the BEST ribs ever. My bf had the steak and he was just as pleased. We liked it so much we stopped in for breakfast and that was awesome too! I had the turkey spinach feta omelet and he had the bagel with bacon egg and cheese. You gotta go there!
(5)
Elizabeth M.
I love the decor of this place along with the friendly service. Its a place to go when u just want something fast to eat. I will definetly come back here for a quick bit when in the Keys.
(4)
Janis A.
Had breakfast here on our last morning in the keys. Definitely a good choice. Hubby had a veggie omelet that was very good. I had the breakfast pita sandwich with sausage. It was delicious with fresh tomatoes I had the key lime freeze from the yelp coupon and it was very good. Had to complete our breakfast with a piece of key lime pie. We have had key lime pie everyday of this trip and this was by far the best. Our only complaint is that we didn't make it here for a dinner.
(5)
Michele G.
Fantastic conch chowder. Deliciously spicy with plenty of veggies. The alligator tenders were perfectly seasoned and the hot sauce is to die for! You can buy a bottle to take with you. Try the key lime freeze if you like the flavor of extreme key lime. Delicious! The key lime pie is creamy and delightful. Great service. Our waitress was prompt and friendly. The ambiance is fun and the license plates make it whimsical. This is the perfect vaca spot!
(4)
Adam K.
Me and my family ate here for lunch. The staff was welcoming, our server was attentive, and all five of us thought the food was excellent--including the key lime pie! Enough said.
(5)
Richard A.
Great conch fritters and coconut shrimp, nothing out of this world.
(3)
Caia C.
Had an incredibly filling meal of blackened hog fish, with cole slaw and black beans and rice. Friendly wait staff. Very welcoming. Very down home yumminess.
(4)
Peter O.
We loved the ambience of this place. It's Keys Casual, with the lampshades made of bent license plates. We had the hogfish--something you don't often see on the menu outside of the Florida keys. It was tasty and fresh, but didn't convert me to a hogfish fan. We also had a local craft beer made in Islamorada, which was a treat. We topped our meal off with a free key lime frozen drink courtesy of Yelp. It was our favorite key lime dessert out of the many we tried during our three days in the Keys. This will definitely be a go-to place for a quick, reasonably-priced, casual meal on future forays to the Keys.
(4)
Lou M.
Its amazing place. You have to try the key lime pie ! The BEST of the world, I promise you.
(5)
T-rex M.
You want some friendly service and good food? Mrs Mac's got your back. Great key lime pie, obvi, but the freeze version is stand up as well. Also, there's an off-menu appetizer gator bites dish that knocked my socks off
(5)
Christina L.
Seriously yummy seafood with really friendly staff. Lobster bites were fresh and buttery, crab cakes were full of flavor, and the smoked fish dip was super addicting. My boyfriend and I loved this place so much we stopped by twice during our trip to the keys. Can't wait to go again!
(4)
Jenn G.
Mrs Macs was awesome! This place had an eclectic down home feel. Not a tourist trap at all. The key lime pie, key lime freeze and root beer floats were awesome!
(5)
Julia W.
Everything about this cozy place screams seaside vintage Florida. It's a tiny old pink house with old neon signs and a cool retro metal front porch screen door, that slams every time people go in and out. The interior is covered wall to ceiling in old license plates, including the light fixtures. We took the first seats available and sat at the counter. I didn't mind this at all because the service was friendly and impeccable. They have a good size menu selection, and the food is delicious with hefty portions. For dessert we ordered their famous key lime pie ( there is no shortage of key lime anything in Key Largo) I could tell it was homemade. Lucky for me, I really love key lime pie because I've had three pieces in three days from three separate places. This place also has a fizzy key lime milk shake. Yum. We left with full happy bellies, doggy bags, and tired from an active day in the water. We will be back! Next time, with more family and more friends.
(5)
Jennifer L.
All I can say is yum. My crab cakes were delish. Someone else (very picky) in my party had a lobster bisque soup and said they'd come back again. We had a some other typical diner food but i would stick to what they do best...The fish snd specials! It was comfy and kitch. Portions were generous, staff chatty, friendly and more than accommodating.
(4)
Diana N.
One of my favorite places to eat in the world!!! Our family LOVES this place. We are locals and have tried a lot of the restaurants in the area and nothing compares to this. Their new location down the street has the same great food, but the restaurant itself is beautiful. This location is a small diner, very laid back. Most visit when going to Key Largo.
(5)
Stacey M.
Thank you other Yelpers for suggesting this place! The Key Lime pie was the best I have ever had. My husband and I both had the crab cake basket. Delicious! I would highly recommend.
Talking about fast service and great food! Me and my wife went to try this place after reading some reviews... And definitively they didn't dissapointed us! I had the coconut shrimp basket and my wife got the churrasco skirt steak.... Huge plate both and delicious :):) all this in our table just 10-15 min by the time we go into the door... And the place was packed!! Definitively a must!
(5)
Franklin H.
Didn't eat dinner here actually ate at The Fish House. Decided to have a key lime pie contest between the two restaurants. Fish house had a better looking piece with a beautiful merengue but hands down and two out of two votes agreed that Mrs. Mac had the best key lime pie. If you get a piece to go tell them not to put it in the bag because they turn the pie sideways and mess a completely perfect piece of pie up. You can buy a whole pie to go.
(5)
Ryan S.
Ate here for dinner last night. Happy with the experience. Recommended by hotel. A little hole in the wall look which I think is what they are going for. I order the blackened mahi mahi. Would get it again. A bit salty and has some kick, but I'm into that. Key lime pie was good too.
(4)
Doug B.
Went for lunch. I was impressed. The layout and decor where nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was really good. Took the Key Lime pie back to my hotel for a late nite snack. It was great!
(4)
Christopher D.
Really not sure what the hype is about for the key lime pie. We got a whole one to go and ate it that night, thinking that a key lime pie from the Florida Keys would be a culinary experience. It was good, but you really have to search for the key lime taste. It literally just tasted sweet and creamy - very little lime flavor! Also fairly pricey - ~$20 for a whole pie and whipped cream. They also will not cut it for you or let you eat it in the restaurant if you order it "to go".
(2)
Christy U.
Back again lobster bites and the service keeps me coming back!!!
(5)
Ivan S.
The deep fried fish was great, but all the sides were meh. The fries were not crispy, and the "chowder" could be mistaken for a chili - maybe that's intentional. The key lime pie was great though! And the free with Yelp checkin key lime frosty was also good.
(3)
Leigh S.
Pretty good overall. Great service. My husband didnt care for the batter on the fish. The conch salad was good and more than I expected. We will be back.
(4)
Owen G.
Mrs. Mac's was recommended to us by a park ranger, and exceeded our expectations. Both the key lime freeze and key lime pie were fantastic as well as the food. Everyone was super friendly. The whole restaurant had a very homey Keys vibe. We'll be back next time we're in the Keys!
(5)
Terry W.
Of all the little places to have a bite to eat, this is a hit. We wanted to have breakfast but it was after 11:00 am. They quit serving at 11:00 am. I had a blackened fish sandwich and it was very good. If you are a Yelp er and show a coupon that Yelp gives you when you check in, you get a Key Lime Freeze. It was delicious, I took mine to go, and enjoyed it all the way back to Miami. This place is open for Breakfast and Lunch, the other Mrs Mac's just down the road is open for Lunch and Dinner.
(4)
Sarah F.
As a vegetarian travelling in the States, it's always brilliant to see the "V" symbol. Mrs Mac's Chilled Grilled Veggie Saucer was fantastic. A side of potato salad included and an extra one of sweet potato fries easily made this one of my favourite meals of this trip. The decor is great, the restaurant is very clean, the restrooms are fun and the staff are lovely. Especially when my autistic daughter hit her tolerance level for hunger and heat and had a wobble. Our waitress didn't bat an eyelid - thankyou for that! So much so that everything calmed down enough for us to be able to stay for dessert, we had the key lime pie and it was amazing! Highly recommended. Will be back on our next trip!
(5)
Emma H.
Just okay. Had a salad with grilled mahi (bland) and the dressing wasn't good. Also, fried conch sandwich that had little flavor. Staff was friendly & place was clean. Seemed pretty popular but not sure why.
(2)
Justin H.
Great service, order the key lime freeze!!! Also the best key lime pie we had in the keys. So good we are going to stop on the way back to order a pie & freeze for the road!
(4)
Laurie N.
This place had a lot to offer. Nice menu. My hubby had the fish sandwich with beans and rice. He liked it. I ordered the turkey pita sandwich. It was ok. Service was good. I wish I was able to try the key lime pie. We were in a hurry and didn't have the chance. The place is decorated with old license plates. Pretty cool!
(3)
Bill W.
Went there for lunch today. Food, service and buzz level were all excellent. Would definitely go back and would recommend it to friends.
(5)
Brittany S.
Okay, so I failed in thinking this would be the best option in Marathon to find my pops a heart-healthy breakfast - but I was right in thinking it sounded crazy-good based on Yelp reviews. Cute diner-feel like the kind you see in the movies - complete with a zillion license plates hanging on the wall, swiveling chrome barstools, booths and a wrap-around counter. Highlights from our ordering (many of which have already been raved about in other reviews): -fresh orange juice, the real kind, not the "it was fresh one day a while back, but today's not that actual day" I'll pay a pretty penny any day for a real glass of OJ -Key Lime Freezes: ahhhhhh!!! So much for not eating beyond my hunger. Clipped a coupon out of the local visitor's book and just HAD to see what all the fuss was about. Definitely worthy of the fuss -part dairy/part lime explosion - you've got to try this! -known for their mimosa breakfast specials (order the meal and it comes with a free mimosa) - didn't actually go this route because I was pretty stuck on the idea of a veggie egg-white omelette with artichoke hearts, spinach, tomato and feta (I give myself 5 stars for coming up with this combination). Will definitely visit Mrs. Mac's the next time I find myself in the Keys. Great service and delicious food!
(5)
Angela F.
Awesome Pink Coconut Shrimp and "Super-fishwich" with conch chowder! Prices are reasonable and service was great. Highly recommend!!!
(5)
Robin C.
Absolutely the best key lime pie I have had in a long time. Staff was friendly, very helpful and welcoming. We took our pie to go but really want to go back & see how good their food is.
There are two Mrs. Mac restaurants--the newer, larger one is located only 500 yards down the road from the first location. Food here is ok, but nothing spectacular. A lot of fried fish baskets, sandwiches, salads, all served in a diner style. Decent but not gourmet.
(3)
Chris G.
There was a hair on my food and the pita stuffed egg breakfast was disgusting. I've heard others say this place was good but not sure why. I also ordered the hogfish and it was OK, but nothing special. The service is definitely pretty slack.
(1)
Sara L.
Went there for breakfast our first morning on the island and it was amazing! I had a veggie omelet and hashbrown casserole- delicious! Also have delicious mimosas and bellinis, which we also had. Even the coffee was great! Service was spectacular, and never had to wait long for food. Highly recommend!
(5)
Ashley R.
My all-round favorite restaurant in Key Largo! Local-caught, fresh seafood specials daily. I have a hard time going anywhere else when I come down. Just delicious! My favs are mahi mahi and one time they had Florida stone crab. Love the grouper also when they have it. You can also get a free Key Lime freeze with the Yelp deal.
(5)
William O.
Man, I know that, when you think Keys, you think seafood, but if you're like me and tend to stay away from seafaring creepy crawlers, make your way to Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. Yes, the menu is rife with creatures from the deep, but if you take the time to peruse the Cheesecake Factory-like menu, you'll eventually find the ribs. The ribs. The freaking ribs. They're served with a side of sauce, which, for my Zen-like focus on the full rack, I totally neglected. And really, I didn't at all need it. These are some of the better ribs I've ever had, and the way they just fell apart in your mouth made me want to slink down into my seat and slip off into a Hedonistic coma. The Key Lime Pie is also excellent. Just a word of advice: this place (the original location, at least) is NOT good for groups. It's a small space, and as far as I could tell, the tables can't really accommodate more than four.
(4)
Tim F.
Mrs Mac passes the test of time we have seen restaurants come and go over the years, this place has some of the best local fish dishes at very reasonable prices. We have a lot of favorites to many to list. From time to time my wife and I try other Key Largo restaurants but keep on going back to Mrs Mac's. Just wish they could have copied a couple recipes from Calypso's (out of business) one being Dolphin ( the fish) enchilada with deep fried sweet corn on the cob yum.
(5)
Jessica K.
My husband and I shared their steak. More than enough for the two of us!! Great service. Our waitress was wonderful ! Great place!
(5)
Jeff G.
From beginning to end, a great and memorable dining experience. From the second we walked in the ambiance was clean, open, homey, nicely decorated and it smelt great! The service was outstanding from the second we sat down as well. Nothing like having a waiter you can tell has been working there for years. Needless to say he was very knowledgeable with the menu, offered suggestions and was on top of everything. We started with the truffle fries appetizer and they were very, very tasty with a nice crisp to them. For my entry, I ordered a corned beef Reuben with a side of what I call French fry chips (kind of like nathans fries), served with a side of cheese and I was in friggin heaven! The sandwich was outrageous, probably one of the better Reuben's I've every had and those fries and cheese really brought back childhood memories! The food was fresh, cooked perfect and my modified order was made just as requested! Of course being that we were in the keys, I absolutely had to have the key lime pie and I'll be honest... this might be the best one I've had in all my trips to the Keys. All in all Mrs. Mac's Kitchen is a fantastic place to dine with an atmosphere and energy that makes you feel right at home. They have a full bar and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. I would not pass through this area of the Keys without stopping here for a meal, enjoy!
(5)
Tanya V.
Excellent sea food! Lobster salad was great , also steamed mussels! Dad had steamed yellowtail . It was incredible! Highly recommend! But best was the key Lime pie!! Delicious!
(4)
Kathleen H.
This is a great place for a family dinner. The kids can get their burgers and fries, and the parents can get a seafood dinner. Not fancy or stuffy, but a fun place to eat. I usually don't envy what another person is eating or drinking, but my grandson got the Key Lime slush with his dinner, and I made him share it with me - it was so good. We should have gotten another one to go. This is the kind of place that you would like to come back to, so you could try other things. The prices are reasonable, and the menu is large and varied, with something for everyone. We had planned to eat there a second time during our stay in Key Largo, but found out they were closed on Sundays.
(4)
Victoria O.
Visited Mrs. Mac's on a Monday night in January and received a very warm welcome from Jonathon, our waiter. He jumped right in and didn't miss a best with his quick wit and knowledgeable, friendly service. Had some fun exploring the license plate decor on all the walls. Food was great, very fresh. Stone crab claws were outstanding! Had the key lime freeze dessert and there are no words to describe its deliciousness. Best meal in the Keys. They have a second, larger location but I'm glad we made it to the original.
(5)
Pooja D.
We ended up going here two days in a row during our stay at Key Largo. The setting is very unique and quite fun - apparently a lot of people who visit go back home and mail over their license plates to Mrs Mac's. These are displayed all over the walls and even the lampshades are made of license plates! The staff were very friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend getting their specials. We had their portobello pita and blackened mahi mahi with beans and rice with different cheeses and salsa. Their vegetarian pita and sweet potato fries were excellent too! The coleslaw was okay - I think I've had better. Overall, a great experience. I would definitely go back to try their hogfish.
(4)
Leanne S.
We tried to go here for breakfast yesterday (Friday) morning at 8:30 but they weren't open. So apparently the hours listed here on Yelp aren't correct.
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Page P.
Meal was good. We had the fried conch basket and blackened mahi. I would go back just for the key lime pie. It was the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Super creamy and crust was obviously homemade. Dinner was good quality wasn't disappointed, but not quite 5 star worthy. Would certainly go back again.
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Jess W.
We ate here for dinner one night and I had the BEST ribs ever. My bf had the steak and he was just as pleased. We liked it so much we stopped in for breakfast and that was awesome too! I had the turkey spinach feta omelet and he had the bagel with bacon egg and cheese. You gotta go there!
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Elizabeth M.
I love the decor of this place along with the friendly service. Its a place to go when u just want something fast to eat. I will definetly come back here for a quick bit when in the Keys.
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Janis A.
Had breakfast here on our last morning in the keys. Definitely a good choice. Hubby had a veggie omelet that was very good. I had the breakfast pita sandwich with sausage. It was delicious with fresh tomatoes I had the key lime freeze from the yelp coupon and it was very good. Had to complete our breakfast with a piece of key lime pie. We have had key lime pie everyday of this trip and this was by far the best. Our only complaint is that we didn't make it here for a dinner.
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Michele G.
Fantastic conch chowder. Deliciously spicy with plenty of veggies. The alligator tenders were perfectly seasoned and the hot sauce is to die for! You can buy a bottle to take with you. Try the key lime freeze if you like the flavor of extreme key lime. Delicious! The key lime pie is creamy and delightful. Great service. Our waitress was prompt and friendly. The ambiance is fun and the license plates make it whimsical. This is the perfect vaca spot!
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Adam K.
Me and my family ate here for lunch. The staff was welcoming, our server was attentive, and all five of us thought the food was excellent--including the key lime pie! Enough said.
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Richard A.
Great conch fritters and coconut shrimp, nothing out of this world.
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Caia C.
Had an incredibly filling meal of blackened hog fish, with cole slaw and black beans and rice. Friendly wait staff. Very welcoming. Very down home yumminess.
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Peter O.
We loved the ambience of this place. It's Keys Casual, with the lampshades made of bent license plates. We had the hogfish--something you don't often see on the menu outside of the Florida keys. It was tasty and fresh, but didn't convert me to a hogfish fan. We also had a local craft beer made in Islamorada, which was a treat. We topped our meal off with a free key lime frozen drink courtesy of Yelp. It was our favorite key lime dessert out of the many we tried during our three days in the Keys. This will definitely be a go-to place for a quick, reasonably-priced, casual meal on future forays to the Keys.
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Lou M.
Its amazing place. You have to try the key lime pie ! The BEST of the world, I promise you.
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T-rex M.
You want some friendly service and good food? Mrs Mac's got your back. Great key lime pie, obvi, but the freeze version is stand up as well. Also, there's an off-menu appetizer gator bites dish that knocked my socks off
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Christina L.
Seriously yummy seafood with really friendly staff. Lobster bites were fresh and buttery, crab cakes were full of flavor, and the smoked fish dip was super addicting. My boyfriend and I loved this place so much we stopped by twice during our trip to the keys. Can't wait to go again!
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Jenn G.
Mrs Macs was awesome! This place had an eclectic down home feel. Not a tourist trap at all. The key lime pie, key lime freeze and root beer floats were awesome!
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Julia W.
Everything about this cozy place screams seaside vintage Florida. It's a tiny old pink house with old neon signs and a cool retro metal front porch screen door, that slams every time people go in and out. The interior is covered wall to ceiling in old license plates, including the light fixtures. We took the first seats available and sat at the counter. I didn't mind this at all because the service was friendly and impeccable. They have a good size menu selection, and the food is delicious with hefty portions. For dessert we ordered their famous key lime pie ( there is no shortage of key lime anything in Key Largo) I could tell it was homemade. Lucky for me, I really love key lime pie because I've had three pieces in three days from three separate places. This place also has a fizzy key lime milk shake. Yum. We left with full happy bellies, doggy bags, and tired from an active day in the water. We will be back! Next time, with more family and more friends.
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Jennifer L.
All I can say is yum. My crab cakes were delish. Someone else (very picky) in my party had a lobster bisque soup and said they'd come back again. We had a some other typical diner food but i would stick to what they do best...The fish snd specials! It was comfy and kitch. Portions were generous, staff chatty, friendly and more than accommodating.
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Diana N.
One of my favorite places to eat in the world!!! Our family LOVES this place. We are locals and have tried a lot of the restaurants in the area and nothing compares to this. Their new location down the street has the same great food, but the restaurant itself is beautiful. This location is a small diner, very laid back. Most visit when going to Key Largo.
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Stacey M.
Thank you other Yelpers for suggesting this place! The Key Lime pie was the best I have ever had. My husband and I both had the crab cake basket. Delicious! I would highly recommend.
Talking about fast service and great food! Me and my wife went to try this place after reading some reviews... And definitively they didn't dissapointed us! I had the coconut shrimp basket and my wife got the churrasco skirt steak.... Huge plate both and delicious :):) all this in our table just 10-15 min by the time we go into the door... And the place was packed!! Definitively a must!
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Franklin H.
Didn't eat dinner here actually ate at The Fish House. Decided to have a key lime pie contest between the two restaurants. Fish house had a better looking piece with a beautiful merengue but hands down and two out of two votes agreed that Mrs. Mac had the best key lime pie. If you get a piece to go tell them not to put it in the bag because they turn the pie sideways and mess a completely perfect piece of pie up. You can buy a whole pie to go.
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Ryan S.
Ate here for dinner last night. Happy with the experience. Recommended by hotel. A little hole in the wall look which I think is what they are going for. I order the blackened mahi mahi. Would get it again. A bit salty and has some kick, but I'm into that. Key lime pie was good too.
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Doug B.
Went for lunch. I was impressed. The layout and decor where nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was really good. Took the Key Lime pie back to my hotel for a late nite snack. It was great!
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Christopher D.
Really not sure what the hype is about for the key lime pie. We got a whole one to go and ate it that night, thinking that a key lime pie from the Florida Keys would be a culinary experience. It was good, but you really have to search for the key lime taste. It literally just tasted sweet and creamy - very little lime flavor! Also fairly pricey - ~$20 for a whole pie and whipped cream. They also will not cut it for you or let you eat it in the restaurant if you order it "to go".
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Christy U.
Back again lobster bites and the service keeps me coming back!!!
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Ivan S.
The deep fried fish was great, but all the sides were meh. The fries were not crispy, and the "chowder" could be mistaken for a chili - maybe that's intentional. The key lime pie was great though! And the free with Yelp checkin key lime frosty was also good.
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Leigh S.
Pretty good overall. Great service. My husband didnt care for the batter on the fish. The conch salad was good and more than I expected. We will be back.
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Owen G.
Mrs. Mac's was recommended to us by a park ranger, and exceeded our expectations. Both the key lime freeze and key lime pie were fantastic as well as the food. Everyone was super friendly. The whole restaurant had a very homey Keys vibe. We'll be back next time we're in the Keys!
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Terry W.
Of all the little places to have a bite to eat, this is a hit. We wanted to have breakfast but it was after 11:00 am. They quit serving at 11:00 am. I had a blackened fish sandwich and it was very good. If you are a Yelp er and show a coupon that Yelp gives you when you check in, you get a Key Lime Freeze. It was delicious, I took mine to go, and enjoyed it all the way back to Miami. This place is open for Breakfast and Lunch, the other Mrs Mac's just down the road is open for Lunch and Dinner.
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Sarah F.
As a vegetarian travelling in the States, it's always brilliant to see the "V" symbol. Mrs Mac's Chilled Grilled Veggie Saucer was fantastic. A side of potato salad included and an extra one of sweet potato fries easily made this one of my favourite meals of this trip. The decor is great, the restaurant is very clean, the restrooms are fun and the staff are lovely. Especially when my autistic daughter hit her tolerance level for hunger and heat and had a wobble. Our waitress didn't bat an eyelid - thankyou for that! So much so that everything calmed down enough for us to be able to stay for dessert, we had the key lime pie and it was amazing! Highly recommended. Will be back on our next trip!
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Emma H.
Just okay. Had a salad with grilled mahi (bland) and the dressing wasn't good. Also, fried conch sandwich that had little flavor. Staff was friendly & place was clean. Seemed pretty popular but not sure why.
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Justin H.
Great service, order the key lime freeze!!! Also the best key lime pie we had in the keys. So good we are going to stop on the way back to order a pie & freeze for the road!
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Laurie N.
This place had a lot to offer. Nice menu. My hubby had the fish sandwich with beans and rice. He liked it. I ordered the turkey pita sandwich. It was ok. Service was good. I wish I was able to try the key lime pie. We were in a hurry and didn't have the chance. The place is decorated with old license plates. Pretty cool!
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Bill W.
Went there for lunch today. Food, service and buzz level were all excellent. Would definitely go back and would recommend it to friends.
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Brittany S.
Okay, so I failed in thinking this would be the best option in Marathon to find my pops a heart-healthy breakfast - but I was right in thinking it sounded crazy-good based on Yelp reviews. Cute diner-feel like the kind you see in the movies - complete with a zillion license plates hanging on the wall, swiveling chrome barstools, booths and a wrap-around counter. Highlights from our ordering (many of which have already been raved about in other reviews): -fresh orange juice, the real kind, not the "it was fresh one day a while back, but today's not that actual day" I'll pay a pretty penny any day for a real glass of OJ -Key Lime Freezes: ahhhhhh!!! So much for not eating beyond my hunger. Clipped a coupon out of the local visitor's book and just HAD to see what all the fuss was about. Definitely worthy of the fuss -part dairy/part lime explosion - you've got to try this! -known for their mimosa breakfast specials (order the meal and it comes with a free mimosa) - didn't actually go this route because I was pretty stuck on the idea of a veggie egg-white omelette with artichoke hearts, spinach, tomato and feta (I give myself 5 stars for coming up with this combination). Will definitely visit Mrs. Mac's the next time I find myself in the Keys. Great service and delicious food!
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Angela F.
Awesome Pink Coconut Shrimp and "Super-fishwich" with conch chowder! Prices are reasonable and service was great. Highly recommend!!!
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Robin C.
Absolutely the best key lime pie I have had in a long time. Staff was friendly, very helpful and welcoming. We took our pie to go but really want to go back & see how good their food is.
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Jenny L.
Great ambience, great service, great food! KEY LIME PIE is a must try!!! Service: drinks came instantaneously, which never happens at a busy restaurant?? Props to good service, our server, Tyler, is super friendly! (5-star) Food: Hogfish fish of the day - wine pairing recommended by Tyler (Santa margherita Pinot Grigio Italy) with Hogfish (catch of the day), bravo! Everything just comes together and literally melts in your mouth! Get this, they get fish/seafood delivered to them 3x a day, talk about FRESH SEAFOOD!?! (5-star) "Conch" chowder - made with spicy tomato base, pretty filling in a bowl, a lil salty but very "fragrantful". Personally, this is my first conch chowder, I was expecting clam chowder like soup. Instead it came out like a chili bowl, wasn't what I expected, but still tasted pretty good. I personally think you can really taste the conch if it's made creamy clam-chowder or New England style topped with thin slices of conch (3-star) Key lime pie - nicely frozen yet it melts in your mouth, sharply limed yet creamy at the same time, crust with the right crisp, almost like a cheesecake, unforgettable! Price: $10-15 appetizer, $15-30 seafood entree Parking: small, not sure how many cars can they fit, we walked there bc we lived really close by... P/s: Check in on yelp for a FREE key lime freeze - pretty good but not comparable to their key lime pie (which was on the house for us, shhhhh....plz don't tell) P/ss: they also have alligator tenders?!!?! Someone try this and let me know plZ!c
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Delaney W.
Such a wonderful place with a superb staff. I highly recommend the Key Lime Pie Freeze. I do long need pie form in my life to enjoy these flavors. They really took key lime to the next level with this delicious concoction. This was also the first time I had a "French style" fish. So yummy! Just ask a waiter, ours was happy to answer any questions. This place is one of the many reasons Key Largo is my favorite of the keys.
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Dainy L.
Exceptionally friendly service, but almost too friendly, almost zealous - like the kind that makes you feel guilty if you don't tip over 20%, but you actually had to work to maintain the social interaction. Alligator tenders are well-seasoned, thinly battered, and deep fried, served with a buffalo sauce, but request their ranch dip to complement. Conch chowder is heavily spiced, thick, and hearty with skin-on potatoes. Burgers are well-cooked and a great value at $8-$9 with a large side. Go for the key lime breeze shake over the pie for a lighter, but more filling desert choice. Pass on the conch salad, an odd, and surprisingly bland combination of conch with celery, bell pepper, pickled jalapenos, and tomato.
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Matt M.
I ate the chicken Parmesan sandwich and fries at Mrs Mac's (not seafood, I know) and it was a decent sandwich, nothing spectacular. Went here on a Friday afternoon at lunch time and it was thoroughly packed with only some spaces available at the bar. Overall, service wasn't bad, I could just tell the bartender was stressed from all the people. Aort of a neat environment but I can concur with the other reviewers that say this place is a tourist trap.
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Michelle S.
Great lunch today and great first stop through the keys. Service was great. We started with 2 mimosas. They have a few specials very day. I had the mahi mahi tacos with cottage fries. Fresh, flavorful and filling! 3 corn tortilla tacos, Guac and fries. My husband got the cheeseburger and added bacon. The bacon was so crispy and delicious! And ended with the keyle freeze which is a key lime milkshake. It wasn't as tart as I thought it would be, which was great because is was refreshing. The decor is so fun with tons of old license plates and a diner feel.
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Roselin S.
Best spot in lower Keys! We had the seafood platter, mac and cheese, Bahama burger, and fried whole yellow tail snapper stuffed with Greek salad. Everything was delicious! Best of all, their key lime pie was absolutely perfect, not too tart, not too sweet!
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Charlie G.
I ate here twice on a recent trip. I had the combo basket the first night, with battered and deep fried Mahi-Mahi, Conch, and Lobster... and it was delicious! The Cole Slaw was excellent also! Next night, I chose not to hit a local brewery with my dive buds... but had a HUGE prime rib instead. Super tender and tasty... great Caesar salad, and hand dipped onion rings. Key lime pie is good too... although not quite as tart as I like it. Can't go wrong here! Also had a Key Lime Freeze to go, and it was good.... like a key lime pie smoothie...
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Frank D.
Best local seafood in Key Largo and it's the place where locals go to get a bite to eat; the place is always crowded and the fresh seafood is cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Had dinner there last night and will be heading there for lunch today before we head back to the mainland. Highly recommend that you visit this gem on the way down to the keys, during your visit to the keys or on your way back from the keys. Almost forgot, servers are awesome also.
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Jose L.
Yass. People were so nice. Food was good too.
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Linda D.
Creative breakfast and delicious!! They have standard American breakfast plates and some truly unique to the keys! Service was amazing, prompt and attentive. My Mac Attack was plenty to share. The hash was great and not overly fried. Biscuits were flaky throughout and meshed well with gravy. I have never experienced anything close to the Lobster and grits. The combination was spectacular especially with the special "salsa" they topped it with. I'm not one to brag about coffee, but I had a regular cup of Joe, and this Joe was GOOD! We took advantage of the Yelps "check-in offer" for a free key lime freeze. I only wish I had more room for this, but I took in as much as I could. This was a great dessert and definitely had a splash of fizz to it. We had to order to the key lime pie to compare to others on the island as this rates in the top ten. Rating is spot on - 7th best. FOOD IS GOOD HERE!!!
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Alex R.
I arrived here with the anticipation for an out body experience due to an amazing breakfast. I ordered The "Mac" Attack featuring two eggs, two bacon, two sausage links, two slices of French Toast with homemade hashbrown casserole and sliced tomatoes. I ripped through this meal like a bear attacking a picnic basket. Outstanding breakfast. The scrambled eggs were nice and fluffy, I added some extra salt, pepper, and a bit of hot sauce. The hash brown casserole was crazy good. The French Toast was very light actually which was surprising. The sausage links were the biggest links I've ever seen. Ridiculously awesome. The bacon was crisp. Come on its bacon...everything is better with it. To top it off I had the best hand squeezed orange juice. If you want a great breakfast, hit up Mrs. Mac's Kitchen.
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Ann M.
Just a tourist trap -expensive, bad, stingy food (I had grilled cheese/pie, was ok, friend said his conch fritters were good) -family next to us had the most awful looking burger -tasty pie but still FROZEN on top -20% gratuity circled on receipt...What?
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Jiin S.
Came here around 9 or 10AM on a Tuesday morning (driving from Miami to Key West). There were some people, but definitely not super crowded. The exterior was really cute and the interior was filled with license plates and random knick-knacks. Service was really great. They were really friendly and started my day off with a smile. The food was just okay. This is the main reason for my 3 star rating. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but it just didn't add up to the high praise that Yelp reviewers gave this place. I ordered the Texas Benedict. The corned beef hash was pretty flavorful, but the Texas toast was really underwhelming. I was expecting a large piece of toast, with a garlic-y crispy-on-the-outside-and-fluffy-on-the-inside texture... Nope. Their iced coffee was HUMONGOUS, just warning you. My mom got two eggs scrambled with sausage and bacon. To be fair, she said she'd give her order a four-star rating. She really liked the scrambled eggs. Dad got the "Mac" Attack. I don't think it was anything super special. He said it was "just okay." Maybe I'm missing something here. :/ Really wanted to like the place, but I can't ignore the food.
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Jackie F.
The fried Hogfish was out of this world! The best I've EVER had!!! Thanks for a perfect ending to a stress filled day!
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Bri A.
Bf and I came here for lunch after a long day of traveling from Chicago to Miami to Key Largo. We were seated right away which was good because we were starving! We started off with gator nuggets since neither of us have ever had them, and eating weird things while traveling is one of our favorite things. I'd choose these over chicken nuggets any day! The menu is huge and I wanted to try everything, but chose a hog fish dish since we can't get that in the Midwest. The flavor was just...wow! Heavenly is the only word that comes to mind. I tried the snapper which was good, but we both agreed my dish was better. My bloody was good and we were happy to see Kalik beer on the menu. It brought us back to our trip to the Bahamas back in the day where we drank Kalik and ate conch fritters on a daily basis. If only we had ordered those! Staff is super friendly and warm and this is a great place for a casual meal. I wish we ate here a second time!
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Ashley R.
I would say Mrs. Mac's is one of the best places we've had in the keys. Everything was great. The service, the food, the dessert. I had the fish basket- it was lightly fried Mahi. The serving size was large. It came with 2 sides. I got the cheese fries although it had so much cheese on it I wish I would have gotten the regular fries. The cole slaw was very good! And I'm not a huge fan of slaw- but theirs was great! My husband got the fish tacos and he said they were the best he ever had. For dessert I got a cinnamon roll and he got the key lime lie. His pie was so light and fluffy. It was perfect. We will be back!!!
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Tracy S.
The best thing about this place is the key lime pie. We had tried three other pies around the area and this one was so good that we came back for the pie the next day. It was creamy with just the right amount of tart and sweetness and the crust was perfect. I wish we could have brought some back with us but we had a four hour drive and although they do have pies to go it probably wouldn't have survived the trip back with us. As for the rest of the other food the portions are huge. I had the fish tacos and my husband had the brisket tacos. They both were good no where near the best we've ever had... but still good. Service was great! Everyone was friendly and they kept our drinks refilled and food came out quickly. All in all a pretty good meal and we'd def come back for the key lime pie.
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Kassandra P.
Really nice little locally owned and operated lunch spot! We arrived very hungry, ready for lunch after a long morning in the Florida Everglades. Everyone who could see us walk in yelled out a greeting, smiles all around, and we were encouraged to sit anywhere we'd like. After seeing gators in the Everglades, we decided to try Alligator tenders (a first for both my date and I) for lunch. They were so fun to eat and incredibly tasty. The platter came with a freshly baked roll with butter, which was warm and soft, as well as a little bowl of white rice and black beans, which tasted almost as good as my mother's. I checked in with yelp and got the free key lime freeze, an extremely delicious cold milkshake-style beverage that was generously portioned, that my date and I couldn't even finish because we had no more room after eating every bit of our meal. The license plate decorations that everyone talks about are pretty cool; I love seeing people repurpose seemingly useless materials. Great place to eat!
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Amanda S.
Overall:So good! Taste: excellent seasoning and flavor. Price: great! So reasonable. Portions: generous. Best: anything! We had the fish of the day, crab cakes, the lime freeze and key lime pie. They are not wrong, the pie is superb! Atmosphere: cute. Patio: yes. Small. Great seating though. Recommend: yes go there!!! Eat and be happy! Other: they have very large cups for H2O, tea etc. nice not to continually ask for refills.
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Katie A.
Just ok. Blackened tuna was pretty good, cartilagey, but fresh. But the snapper smelled really fishy... The salad wasn't fresh, a pile of wilted arugula and mushy spinach with sad tomatoes and cucumbers on the side. Wanted a non-fried lunch, so maybe going with the fried stuff is safer. Again, so many places around, I wouldn't choose this one again. Waitress had the "oh well here's your check" attitude and walked away. Key lime pie and the slushie were tasty.
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Sara C.
I want to give them 6 stars JUST for the key lime pie. It will change you. They knew me by name by the time I left Key Largo I stopped in for a slice so often. I was doing some diving in the area, and what goes better with diving than key like pie? What goes better with anything than key like pie? Well, the answer to that is nothing - you will want a slice of this pie after every meal. Just save yourself missing it as you leave by purchasing a whole pie to take with you. The food isn't bad, certainly good for the area. And the entire staff were sweethearts to us every time we went in. Even if you've eaten somewhere else, do not, I repeat DO NOT leave Key Largo without having a slice of the key lime pie. They also have a special key like pie freeze, a secret recipe.
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Todd M.
WOW!!! everything is great in this tiny place! the cajun blackened fish is amazing as is the home made slaw. Beware the wings they are so good you may fill up on them!
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Yan T.
Seems like a reliable local "chain": fresh seafood and quality breakfast/brunch. I only had a drink here as I was between meals (the absurdly cheap Bloody Mary was solid), but my friends had a nice spread, including fried fish and conch, and they enjoyed it all the way. I might stop by one of them on my next trip to the Keys.
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Lissete D.
I have been coming to Mrs. Mac's since (I think) the late 80's or so. Have never been disappointed with the food or the service. Their key lime pie is perfect. Nice & creamy and not too tangy. The staff is always friendly & welcoming. I practically grew up in the Keys. Key Largo to be exact. It has been a few years since we have driven down though. It sometimes makes me sad how much the area has changed. However, I'm very happy to see that some things have remained the same. I noticed, after we left, that they have a check-in offer. Next time for sure!
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Holly C.
Great place! Go to the larger restaurant on Key Largo if you have a large group. The smaller, bayside one said they could not accommodate our group of eight people. The food was tasty and fast at the larger one. We had a variety of apps, entrees and desserts and everyone was happy. The prices are reasonable considering the quality. Their Key Lime Pie is good but not as tangy as I like. Try the Key Lime Freeze; it's nice and tart!
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Merijo L.
Mrs. Mac's has something for everyone on the menu. I highly recommend them if you have fussy eaters. The menu is huge and all the food I've eaten there is awesome!
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Mike S.
Best key lime pie ever!! Try the chili dog!!! And root beer on draft!!! Can't beat it Everything's delicious !!!
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E M.
Mrs mac's kitchen (the first and little one, on the right side of US1. Bridgette (our server) was great , tried to accommodate our requests very professionally. Had mimosas with bacon bagel bfast. Hubby had lobster grits. He liked it very much. Very enjoyable to be on key's time...ahhhhhhhhhhhh
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Eduardo F.
Fantastic seafood! This is the place to go if you would like to taste some local seafood. We have even tried alligator meat here. Everything was great and the pink shrimp was the best I have had in north america! The service is very friendly, quick and food tastes absolutely great! Highly recommended! We did not had time for Key Lime Pie, but we will be back again in April/15 to taste it! I saw the reviews that it is fantastic.
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Dawn R.
If you are in Key Largo looking for a seafood dinner this is a must! Everyone's dinner was so delicious and the portions were very feeling. We had one individual in our party who doesn't like seafood and ordered steak. He said it was one of the best he's ever had. Whatever you do save room for key lime pie. We spilt a slice amongst the four of us. Seriously the best key lime pie in all the FL Keys!
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Mitch K.
Great place for breakfast with a lot of license plates on the walls. That about sums up my experience there. :) It's just a really nice place for breakfast when you're in Marathon.
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Mari J.
Mrs. Macs has a huge menu, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything is consistently good and I go frequently. Best fish tacos in the Upper Keys. Staff and owner are long-time locals and very accommodating. They do a lot for our Keys community. The service at both the original and the new Mrs. Macs can't be beat. Try the Key Lime Pie!
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McKinley P.
GREAT food and service! Burger was fantastic and Key Lime Pie was amazing! Carmen (from Australia) was a great waitress and very friendly.
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Vanessa A.
Love love love this place, yesterday my husband and I were looking for a place to have dinner and have our fresh catch cooked for us. As locals we know how to differentiate a tourist trap from a good restaurant so we were a little apprehensive at the beginning. We walked in and were greeted with a smile, shortly after we were seated. Our waitress, which I regret not remembering her name, was excellent! Nice, fast and very helpful. She explained all the ways in how our fish could be cooked in. Our meal was AMAZING. They prepared our fish in 3 different ways and all three were very good. The key lime pie was great and they homemade sweet potatoes fries delicious. Will definitely coming back!
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Nick R.
We ate there everyday for breakfast during our keys vacation. We loved the food kids loved the food. The waitresses went a step above in there duty, and made us feel like locals :). Will eat there every time we go. Still have the hindering question who and where is Mrs. Mac?!?!? :D
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Andres H.
Easily the best meal I had in Florida this visit, and I grew up here. Conch chowder was AMAZING, kind of spicy and full of flavor. Service at the bar was impeccable. A whole fried snapper with two sides was crazy affordable and delicious. And I even got a free key lime ice cream float with the Yelp offer! My new favorite place in the Keys, couldn't recommend it enough.
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Gilbert S.
This place all around good stuff and the key lime freeze is to die for !!! Take that back. Fish basket 13.95 With Fish add 6 bucks. They tell the fish today and it's added price. Would not have paid that much for it!!
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Rev. Robert D.
Great little spot, we went to the original building. Everything was just good nothing really else to say.
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Kiley K.
Meh. Thought this would be a great little place for breakfast; a little local dive that's been around for a while. Fun atmosphere - walls covered in license plates. But the food was mediocre at best and the server - although super friendly - got the order wrong. Breakfast choices are limited on Largo, so it's worth the stop if you're here - just don't set your expectations too high.
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Albert S.
This was tough to review and 3 1/2 stars would be more appropriate. Started with the conch chowder which was excellent. Really tasty with a little spice. The Caesar salad came out next which I also liked. The dressing was just the right amount and had a good taste. Main course was hogfish with the TJ's style sauce. I like the fact that you can get different sauces on the fish. The hogfish was very good and the sauce was good also. The steamed vegetable side tasted like those packaged microwave bags and was tasteless. For dessert I had the key lime pie which was almost frozen in the middle and not that good. Beer selection wasn't that great but they did seem to have a nice wine list. Service was outstanding. Overall a good experience.
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JB M.
LOVE this place (bayside location). I had an order of their steamed muscles, two ice cold Key West Sunset Ales, a dolphin sandwich, and a piece of an awesome key lime pie. I left their full and feeling like a total king! We'll be back.
(5)
Peter P.
We stopped at Mrs Mac's after an afternoon of kayaking for a drink and a key lime pie before a later dinner. I can't speak to the quality of the food since we only had pie (which I will get to shortly) and whiskey, but the atmosphere was relaxed and the service was very attentive. I am a huge key lime pie fan, huge! I grew up on the stuff! Mrs Mac's did not disappoint at all in that department. It was creamy, with an almost cheesecake like texture, and a bit of whipped cream on top. It was very sweet with a hint of lime, delicious crumbly crust, and a good size - all in all a great pie! I prefer my key lime slightly more acidic, (zest on top does a great job of this) but that is preference and doesn't detract from Mrs Mac's pie at all! I would definitely recommend this as a stop on a Keys trip!
(4)
Gary P.
Our first stop in the Keys was Mrs. Mac's, and we were so happy we stopped! The burgers & fries were excellent along w/ the alligator bites. But the KEY LIME PIE was to die for, best key lime pie ever! Our waitress Carmen was EXCELLENT, best customer service I've had in a long time!
(5)
Chris S.
Loved this place! There are actually two Mrs. Mac's about a mile or two from each other. We ate at the smaller one, a little further north on Route 1. It is a small diner, circa 1940's. There is some outdoor seating, but we wanted to eat inside (for the AC and the atmosphere). The food was great, the service was very friendly, and we got a key lime freeze for dessert which I am still thinking about. Mrs. Mac's is very popular, so time your meal carefully.
(5)
Anailyn E.
One of our favorite places in key largo to eat! Always great food and great service. This place gets full for a reason. The fried veggies are a must!
(5)
Cecilia P.
Amazing place and the employees are all sweetness ! I cheated and went to another restaurant and I won't be going back it really made me regret not going to Ms.Macs, I always leave with my stomach happy and my wallet happy !
(5)
Randy H.
Pretty good little place. Had the grilled key west pink shrimp for lunch. Real tasty!
(4)
Mariah K.
Stopped here since my boyfriend and I over slept for our complimentary hotel breakfast and to me it was just ok while my boyfriend loved it. He just said I order the wrong thing, ha.
(3)
Andreina E.
Excellent! We had the churrasco steak with rice, beans and sweet potatoes frieds. All was really good! The services is fast and very nice.
(5)
Ann B.
Used to come here all the time when I lived in FL. Visited family this week and had to drive down to key largo to get some tasty fresh fish and a heavenly slice of the key lime pie. Love their fish trio plate! Staff is always nice too. It was so good to be back! If your in key largo, make sure you pay them a visit! And spot your state's license plate on their walls!
(5)
Vanna T.
Mahi fish and crab cakes were super delicious! Also loved the restaurants decorations. Service was superb.
(4)
A S.
Cute little breakfast spot in Key Largo. Perfect for a cozy Sunday morning brunch before snorkeling or fishing. I had the Hash Benedict and coffee; it was very good. My boyfriend ordered the fresh squeezed Orange juice and OH MY GOSH, I practically drank all of it! Sorry babe.
(4)
Ramon L.
Wow... Be prepared to wait at either location. The food was okay. If you looking for a visually appetizing presentation then go elseware. This place is more like a Diner.
(3)
Rachelle B.
We stumbled upon Mrs. Macs Kitchen in Key Largo on our vacation last week. We loved the food and the atmosphere and the service SO much that we ate here 3 times! We started at the newer median location and after it was crowded with a long wait on our second visit, went to the original bayside location. I have a gluten allergy and they were extremely accommodating. Super friendly staff at both locations as well as amazing food. My Philly Cheese Steak minus the bread with perfectly cooked green beans on the side was so yummy. Our kids loved their burgers and chicken fingers and my husband loved the steak and the gator bites and the fish and well everything he ate. We had the Key Lime Pie as well as some Chocolate shakes. Yum! Decent prices, great service, fun atmosphere and delicious food.
(5)
Matthew S.
Food and service was good. At the northern location (there are 2 of these restaurants), there are two areas within the restaurant. If you're seared up near the front, it's a fun setting to be in. Nothing fancy and if you want a vegitarian option, don't come here. It would be a great place to gather for some beers after fishing or snorkeling. If you're sitting in the back room, you'll be in a confined area with no windows.
(3)
Karen B.
This is my second review for Mrs Macs. They cease to amaze me. I have always ordered the Prime Rib. Because it is the best I have ever had. This time I ordered the lobster ravioli. It was heaven in my mouth. Now I must go there at least twice while I am in town. For the Prime Rib and then the Lobster Ravioli.
(5)
Grace C.
Great key lime freeze and key lime pie is a must Had the alligator tail and crab cake. Crab cake was mediocre. Alligator tail is ok nothing to write bout. Simple fried and dipped in buffalo wing hot sauce customer service was great and attentive
(4)
Eric K.
Hands down the best service/staff we experienced in the upper keys. The staff is courteous, informed on the menu and eager to please. The food was top notch. Bloody Mary's were exactly as I like them, the blackened chicken was perfectly prepared. The decor was kitschy but cool. They know what they are and do it really well......oh rumor has it the key lime pie is good too! :) we'll be back!
(4)
Sarah P.
This place was so great! The Texas Benedict was one of the best Benedicts I've ever had. The service was superb, also. I would highly recommend this place!
(4)
Kimberly K.
I LA LA LA LA LOOOOOOVE THIS PLACE! I absolutely can't wait to come back to the keys and dine here!! I wanted to get some GOOD key lime pie at a restaurant or cafe, not go to a cafe and have them serve me something average that tasted store bought from publix or something. So the people who worked at Captain Slate's (the place I snorkeled at prior to eating at mrs mac) suggested Livio and I to try this place. There's two Mrs Mac, the original which is a small diner type feel and a new bigger one. Siri directed us to the newer one, which isn't far from the original anyway. It looked soooo cute! The outside a painted in pastel pink, blues, and yellows. The inside is decked out in a adorable decors such as a large mermaid by the door. It felt like one of those cute old people homes you visit who invests in thrifting for home decors. We started off with a key lime freeze. THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST MILKSHAKE IVE EVER HAD!!! It's an intense explosion of key lime flavor which you'd never expect and it's in the form of a milk shake. Oh my lawd, it's also HUGE! Think of a large mc Donald's cup... Yeah... It's like THAT big! I honestly wished I had ordered my own instead of sharing one with Livio regardless of how large it is. Everyone CAN NOT leave mrs mac without trying their key lime freeze!! Then we shared a crab cake appetizer. It comes with two large crab cakes about the size of the palm of the hand belonging to a petite person, with honey Dijon mustard drizzled on top. There was just enough mustard to scrap off the plate for each bite I took of my crab cake because it paired SO FANTASTICLY! This crab cake was so fresh and tender, honestly one of the best I've had. We ordered the garlic chili sauce alligator and a southwestern blackened mahi mahi to share. I've never had alligator before so this was my first... I was excited but unfortunately discovered I'm not fond of alligator. It's an acquired taste... The texture is chewy and a little fishy. Idk how to explain the taste, Livio loved it though. I must admit, the garlic chili sauce was great! :) The southwestern blackened mahi mahi was perfected down to a science. It's a large filet that's blackened just right, not too much so it doesn't have a burned taste but just enough for that smokey peppery ness, hehe. The "southwestern" part means the mahi mahi is topped with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and guac. I personally would never think of having my fish like this but I was feeling adventurous and decided why the hell not? SPRUCE UP MY SEAFOOD AND SHOW ME WHAT CHA GOT! I was not disappointed!! Since mahi mahi doesn't have a strong fishy taste, the guac balanced it out just right and the cheese only proved to me that cheese goes great on just about anything haha! Also, the fish to topping ratio was on point. It was very well worth it for ONLY $12! If you were to order it just blackened, it was $10. AAAND it comes with a fresh roll with REAL butter on the side, and rice and black beans. Such a great deal! I even had leftovers to take home. Usually, leftover fish doesn't taste that good the following day.. NOT MRS MAC'S!! My mahi mahi was so dang fresh that it only tasted JUST AS MARVELOUS the next day because it's been soaking in the sauce that I poured from the plate into my To-go box. So of course we HAD to finish with a key lime pie hehe, our initial reason for giving mrs mac a whirl. It was flawless. Not too tangy, the whip cream wasn't too fatty and there was enough on top to go with each bite of pie. Still, the key lime freeze is my favorite. I am now going through a key lime pie phase and want to try every key lime product I can haha. The great thing about all this food was that it did not taste or feel fatty at all... It was just a really healthy meal! Mrs mac was the perfect way to end my aquatic adventure in key largo and I can not wait to come back!
(5)
C A.
Great food, authentic Keys atmosphere. Have been coming here for years. Never been disappointed with any of the dishes. Deserts are great as well. They've stayed true to their service, quality, and success despite their popularity, which is refreshing. A must visit while in Key Largo.
(5)
Nicole S.
The food here is pretty good. Prices are fairly reasonable. Wait staff could be more friendly/knowledgable. My friend and I and his mom drove down from Hollywood for the afternoon. The key lime freeze was yummy and the key lime pie was good too, but hers is better! ;)
(4)
Adalberto M.
Finally visited the famous "Mrs. Mac's Kitchen" (the original one) to have a nice breakfast. The place was packed but was able to be seated immediately outside. After a few minutes we received our menus and placed our orders. I see a common thread on reviews "slow service", which we also witnessed. BUT, come on - you're in the keys. If you're in a rush you probably don't belong here... Anyway, 2 egg plate with a side of bacon and their homemade hashbrown casserole for the Mrs. The casserole - OMG. I could have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I had one of their specials, "Belgian Waffle with walnuts imbedded in the batter". This special came with a glass of champange for $6.95. A bargain for the wallet and the tummy! Very good!! Overall the place is good. My only drawback is their coffee. It really tastes bad, to the point I just couldn't drink it. So - it meant more champagne lol.
(4)
Helen H.
Crab cakes are great! I loved the Aioli mustard sauce. I would have given Five stars but twice my husband order was wrong. 1st sweetened tea supposed to be unsweetened tea then onions on a no onion cheese steak. He did like it a lot though Now, I have to tell when we walked in restaurant it was almost empty at 12:09 pm. When we got our food every table was taken and there was a line out door! Key lime pie is not tart but a MUST!
(4)
Kelly D.
Delicious food and friendly staff. I had a Belgian waffle with chocolate chips, a special, served with a complimentary mimosa. My friends both had the veggie omelette and they were both happy with their choice.
(5)
Kreig H.
We had lunch at Mrs Macs Kitchen while on vacation. Service is excellent and portions are very large.
(3)
Kevin U.
Busy place but service still great. Clean tables and utensils. Burger cooked a perfect medium. Coleslaw was very tasty. Lots of atmosphere. Key lime pie was awesome. Just right on the tartness. Chicken fingers were well breaded and seasoned well. Will go back again
(5)
Trish D.
We stopped at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen on our way to Marathon for lunch. In April, the weather was mild enough that we could sit outside in front. Our server was awesome and anticipated some of our needs. I had the flying saucer tuna salad (on a pita) and my husband chose the dolphin reuben. We shared a piece of key lime pie. Everything was yummy! We totally recommend this little favorite to anyone!
(5)
Valley J.
Okay okay so... I do not like key lime anything but guess what... The waitress told me that if I didn't like it, she'd pay for it. Let me tell you, it was sooooo DELICIOUS that I can't even remember what we had for dinner just before the pie came! Ya it's that good!! I even looked through all the pictures trying to jog my memory of what we ordered, but all that comes to mind was that heaven-in-my-mouth key lime pie!!!! The decor is unique and super artistic. The bathroom sink was my favorite. My girlfriend loathes public restrooms, but I "made" her go in just to take a look bc we'll never see anything else like that again until we come back! The tidal wave chandelier above the hostess is worth mentioning; it's in the pix too. All in all, they exceeded their reputation and earned repeat customers :)
(4)
Max K.
Really, really nice staff. Unfortunately, they were overwhelmed with the volume of patrons. On a Monday night at 6:30pm, we waited about 30+ minutes for our dinner entrees, AFTER ordering drinks, dinner and finishing our appetizers/salads. (My kids between 5 months and 8 years old were going crazy with the wait.) I ordered the fish of the day fried basket (mahi mahi), and both the fish and fries were completely soggy (meaning the fried exterior of the fish was soft and wet with what seemed like semi-raw batter underneath, and half the fries were undercooked, let alone soggy). I attempted to order two different beers on tap off the menu, and the waitress came back twice with replies of "sorry, we're out". I sent my mahi mahi back and they refunded graciously because of it "not meeting my level of satisfaction." They offered to make something else on the grill, but at that point the rest of my family was ready to call it a night. I'm disappointed because I wanted to like this place after all the positive Yelp reviews and historical significance. The people were really nice, so I would try it again for casual drinks and appetizers during non-peak hours.
(2)
Sarah N.
Ohhhhhh....mmmmm....ggg. Excellent service and great food in one cute little location. We left completely satisfied and im one picky patron!! Best key lime pie I've ever had in my life. Blackened shrimp was delish and the house dressing is amazing. Will be back prolly for dinner...tonight!
(5)
Tory B.
Tastey, very accommodating. Everything was really good form hamburgers to cheese steak to fish and chips to the trio fish platter cooked to order!! Was really good, low key nice hospitality. We enjoyed it. The Blues!
(5)
Addison S.
The food here is not worth the stop. The people are very friendly, and ready to be helpful. All the food is fried and none is fresh. Vegetables came from a can, and French fries were old and cold. Please save yourself and visit someplace better.
(1)
Hayley S.
Get. the. peanut butter. pie. It is increddddddible. I had the lobster ravioli and enjoyed it enough. Friend of mine had the pasta primavera and it was really good. This place is definitely a Key Largo staple for a reason. I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but a local told me that this is the best place in Key Largo to get it.
(4)
Regina L.
Tried both the old and new location and enjoyed them both. I especially liked the fact that they are pet friendly which is key when traveling with our fur baby. We came here 2x during a visit to Key Largo and what draw us was their Clams Italiano appetizer. It's fresh clam with spinach, artichokes, and bacon and add a squeeze of lime or lemon and it's a hit. Not sure if this is offered regularly but it was offered as a special while we were there. The restaurant is great for groups and also very family friendly.
(4)
M. S.
Food is "homestyle." Popular locals' place with generous portions & priced right. Service can be hit or miss. If they are busy and there is a wait, skip eating here as the kitchen cannot keep up. You will be waiting 45+ minutes for your order to be served. It is best to order one of their daily specials at lunch. All of their daily special wraps or sandwiches are tasty and prepared when you order.
(4)
Christopher P.
Holy moly! This place was PACKED!!! Even upon arrival, the service was impeccable everyone around the door greeted us saying welcome and with a huge smile. It felt genuine and not forced. After we got to our table our server Shannon, was on top of our table like white on rice, even with a restaurant packed with diners. We ordered the fish dip for starters and it was perfect with a hint of spice. The fish was not dry, and the chips felt like they were fried in house. My partner ordered the scampi combo and I ordered the fish, shrimp and lobster combo. I thought that it was going to be maybe at best one small piece of lobster and a couple shrimps, NOT at all!! I had three large pieces of lobster 10 pieces of shrimp and perfectly grilled fish. My partners scampi was seasoned perfect and the cole slaw was to die for....I hate the way most places do the 'homemade slaw' this one was GREAT!! Of course we finished the meal with a cliche dessert, the key lime pie...this pie was perfect, but so far it hasn't beat my favorite pie at Fish House. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone who comes to Key Largo. Family friendly, amazing service, food so fresh you can taste it. 5 stars all the way!!
(5)
Lisa H.
Great food and service. Loved the license plates, provided entertainment for the family. Key lime pie was the best we had ever had and my family lived in the southern keys for over 15 years. Coconut shrimp was delish. Definitely would come back.
(5)
Karen K.
Excellent food! every time I come, I get something different. its all great! Staff is friendly and quick also!
(5)
Kara L.
Best key lime pie I've ever had! It was creamy with just the right amount of lime, and not too tangy or "green" like some others. We ended up taking a whole pie back to the hotel! When in Key Largo, you must make a stop here!
(5)
Joi P.
Absolutely incredible. Great family joint with a mix of locals and tourists. The portions are massive (in a great way). I ordered the crab stuffed Mahi Mahi which was huge... In California that would have been 3 servings of fish.. But it was great. Dad had the three fish trio blackened which was spicy but perfectly cooked. Came with a side and salad. The Caesar dressing was really good and their famous house dressing was great as well. Good service, happy people, def recommend.
(5)
Jeannette G.
Went here yesterday for lunch. Had the lobster bites, crab cakes with cottage fries and rum punch. Nice key westy atmosphere/decor. Food was good. Waitress, Karen was very knowledgable and friendly. A little forgetful in that she only left one menu for our party of two, took my husband's cutlery when we finished appetizers and forgot to replace them (he had to get up and ask for more) and didn't bring a pen when we got our check. Other than that, everything was great! The food was very tasty as was the drink..!!
(4)
Nichole B.
I'm writing about the smaller place, just so we're clear (there's 2 locations). Went for breakfast. Standard eggs and griddle stuff. Diner food style; tasty and filling. Friendly and positive servers. Totally tacky decor but it suits the vibe.
(3)
H J.
Recommend to order "Famous Key lime Freeze" If you have chance to visit here. Soooo good! Also ordered famous homemade chili&award winning "konk" chowder ...but wasn't my thing.
(4)
Crystal G.
Crowded.... for a reason. Great food. I know it's so simple but for some reason the chicken fingers here are just better than anywhere... especially the ranch dip!!!
(5)
Brianna M.
I Look Forward To Visiting Here Every Year When I Come For My Annual Vacation To Key Largo!
(5)
Andrew K.
A great meal after a day of Scuba! Local guy, Dick, recommended Mrs. mac's to my mother in law. I was skeptical because Dick seemed like a....well you know. Checked it out on Yelp and seemed like a home run. Walking up, the quaint ambience and island feel was more than you were hoping for. License plates throughout, even the light fixtures! Amazing staff, Pam was an excellent server. Food was fresh and had plenty of local flare. The crab cakes were DELIcIOUs. Definitely recommend. We brought a key line pie home - also a great decision. Do yourself a favor and visit.
(5)
Jennifer G.
We stayed at a hotel next door to this restaurant so it was the most convenient place for us to eat. Their staff was amazing on Fri. night, polite, helpful, energetic and an abundance of them. The food was good. The baked potato had bad spots and had been sitting around too long so it was way dried out but the rest of our food was good, hog fish, shrimp etc. We ate their 3 times in a week and the last night was a little different as far as employees go. Our waiter not so on the ball, not too friendly but came to the table every 5-10 minutes and looked at us. The food that night was average. frozen shoe string french fries that were a little too soggy with grease, lobster that I dont think was even of legal size but tasted great, marinated steak that was fabulous and a great fresh green salad. We tried their key lime freeze thing and it was awesome. The price a little high for what it is but not too bad for where it is I guess. We will eat there again.
(3)
Yuqing L.
Not bad. We ate on the drive from Miami to Key West. The service is great.
(4)
Leilani D.
I'd say 3.5, but I'm rounding up because I think I may have ordered badly, and the Key Lime Pie was just that good. We had wanted to check out this spot for their famous Key Lime Pie. Looking at it from the outside it doesn't look like much, and the inside isn't much bigger - I'd say they've got a total of less than 10 tables. It's a cozy place with a lot of kitschy decor - exactly what a diner should be. Once you sit down the menu is massive. Pages and pages made it almost impossible to decide on anything, however my boyfriend settled on the Baby Back Ribs and I ordered the Seafood Scampi. While my Seafood Scampi was a disappointment (too much oil/butter, and what tasted like no salt OR garlic) my boyfriends Baby Back Ribs were amazing. The meat was so flavorful it didn't even require BBQ sauce. One recommendation I have is to ask the waitress. She immediately lit up when my boyfriend went to order the ribs, telling him they were amazing. I'm thinking if I had asked her she probably could've steered me in a better direction. And it makes sense - on a menu that large not everything can be great. Ask for help when you narrow it down. We of course made sure to save space for the Key Lime Pie. Once I took the first bite, I wished I had just sat down and ordered 3 or 4 slices from the get go and called that dinner. It was perfect. Not too sweet or tart, creamy but not heavy. Perfect is really the only word for it. One thing is for sure, the next time I drive down to the keys, I'm picking up a full pie.
(4)
Jason L.
Ordered fish taco's and blackened Mahi. Fish taco's were tasty but a bit messy. Mahi was spicy but good. There sides of black beans and fries were below average. For dessert ordered key lime pie. Highly recommend the key lime pie. If in the keys again will be back just for key lime pie.
(3)
Lori K.
I love Mrs Mac's!!! I keep going back there, there's plenty of options and everything is tasty! Key lime pie is yummy, the kids absolutely love the mini ice cream cones. Environment is fun, service is friendly and casual. Fun local spot, if you haven't been here, you haven't visited Key Largo.
(5)
Kristina F.
We came in on a Saturday at 12:45. The restaurant has a very diner-y feel. We sat at the counter and were served by Ashley. Ashley is pleasant, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. The were many other servers around who seemed to have too much time on their hands. A lot of chatting and playing on their cell phones. Ask for Ashley if you eat here. She will take care of you. Note: the sodas are in a can so there are no free refills. But they have Coke Zero which is always a plus. I tried the Key West Sunset Ale. Nice and cold but not really my cup of tea. I ordered the fried shrimp basket. I couldn't decide between the fried shrimp and coconut shrimp. Ashley recommended the fried shrimp. It came with coleslaw and fries. The batter was light tempura style and not heavy at all. The Key West shrimp was delicious. Perfectly cooked. Great lunch. The cole slaw is homemade. It has green peppers in it. I think that is an important to know. Especially since I don't like green peppers. But it was still pretty good. My husband ordered the special cheesesteak sandwich. He upgraded to pizza fries as his side. His review was that pizza fries were a fun variation on a unique french fry (they are sliced on mandolins but heartier than potato chips). The cheesesteak was okay. It was filling. Total bill after tax and before tip: $30.48
(4)
w c.
Avoid this trap Friendly but lousy service Prices are large, portions are small Key lime freeze is bad Food was cold Food had no flavor Hard to screw up grilled cheese but they did Fish was tasteless I know I am a tourist, but don't rob me like this Five servers and everything is cold that is laziness straight up If you serve garbage at least give me a decent helping I would rather have gone to McDonald's and for the 50 bucks I spent I could have feed 4 people and a half dozen of the homeless.
(1)
Janessy S.
This is seriously the best key lime pie I have ever tried! The taste is just phenomenal, I highly recommend it.
(5)
Felix L.
Mrs. Mac's is a slice of the old Keys - love it! Old world charm. The lobster and grits were fantastic. Staff were all friendly and cheerful. Do not miss the free champagne for breakfast!
(5)
Lloyd T.
We happened by this place on our way from Fort Lauderdale to key west. What a great find, everything we ordered was perfect. I had the fish tacos which were the best that I've ever had. The conch chowder, salads and fresh fish are all terrific. I'd also highly recommend the Bloody Mary as it was unbelievable.
(5)
Danielle P.
We came here based on other reviews as we drove down to Key West from Miami. We were not disappointed with the homemade, simple and delicious island fare. We all got plates which included fish cooked how we wanted, rice, beans and another side of our choice (slaw, salad, chips). We also shared a slice of Key Lime pie and the Key Lime freeze! We enjoyed the simplicity of the dishes and the prices because the Keys can be pretty expensive. We loved it so much, we stopped into Mrs. Mac's II on the way back up to Miami after vacation!
(5)
Sonia W.
The restaurant is nice decorated & the food is great, their portions are huge too. We ordered the crab cakes and the shrimp chowder then finished with their famous key lime pie, everything is great. Will come back again when we have a chance to go to Key West.
(5)
Altena L.
Good restaurant! Two locations, I recommend to go to the original one as it has a nice decor. They have so many license plates and stories throughout the restaurant. The service is good, everyone is friendly and helpful! With yelp you get the free key lime freeze, and if you love key lime it is delicious!! The key lime pie here is well known and is good. However, it is not my favorite. The food here is very good! Loved the hog fish!!
(4)
Jack L.
Complete disappointment after reading such lofty reviews. Left a bad taste in my mouth, both figuratively and literally.
(1)
Nalini S.
Really friendly staff, everyone greeted us when we walked in. Service was prompt, we liked the conk soup, homemade chili, and crab cakes. Great place to have lunch! Awesome key lime pie and try the freeze.
(5)
Charles N.
We went to both this original and the newer one a few blocks down. The original is definitely the one you want to go to, as the ambiance, aura and appeal all reside here. Not bashing the new one, but it feels so more commercial and cookie-cutter. Sitting around 100s of license plates that cover the walls, many funny, some just numbers, our waitress went above and beyond, making suggestions, knowledgeable of the beers, played with the kids, just awesome. Had the fried clam plate and probably the best I've ever had (note, I've only had it a couple of times elsewhere, so not very scientific). Beer selection was good and even had a Beer of the Month at a $3.50 rate...IN THE KEYS, so jumped all over it. Ironically enough, one of the more memorable spots we still talk about reminiscing of our recent trip to the keys.
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Mike L.
Free Key Lime Pie freeze was good for checking in. Conch fritters were good, a little soft and moist with corn and conch, but could have used more conch. Sweet potato fries were pretty standard, most likely frozen. I had the grilled Hogfish, but while light, it was very bland and somewhat overcooked. Also, 2 out of the 3 limes given to me with the fish were completely dry when squeezed. When asked what the fresh catch of the day was, the waitress replied that "We get all our fish delivered daily". Ok, so you get it delivered daily, even going so far as to say they use sustainable harvesting methods on the menu, but our question of WHICH FISH ARE THE FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY was nicely dodged, leaving me with a feeling that perhaps more fish was brought in frozen rather than fresh... The "steamed vegetables" side was literally undercooked frozen vegetables most likely from a big bag; entirely inedible. The black beans and rice side were pretty standard, and the house salad with garlic dressing was really bad. There was absolutely no substance to the salad, and while the dressing tasted ok, it could not make up for the depravity of a bowl of just awkward lettuce chunks. The server was all smiles and very nice, but that does not mean the service was good. We waited an hour after our appetizers came to get our salads and then 30 more minutes for our meals. It could just be that they have the misconception that people want to be served food on island time to match the nice ocean views, but the speed of the service definitely did nothing else besides drag my impression down. They weren't even that busy for the amount of people they had working!!! I was extremely disappointed, and even more so when I saw my own personal bill said $34. Maybe if the bill was $15 I would be more understanding of the quality, but this food and service was completely unacceptable. Fresh food? Perhaps at one point in time the food was fresh somewhere along the journey from the supplier to my plate. However, this particular Floridian experienced food on par with late night college meals from Wal-Mart. God knows how this place got 4/5 stars. Even on the off chance that I caught all 500,000 servers on a bad day (Thursday), that does not explain the beyond poor quality of the food we were served and the insane cost of the bill. I am extremely disappointed and will not be coming here next time I'm in the area.
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Catherine H.
Good fresh fish. The grilled Caesar's salad is delicious great choice with the grilled yellow tail. Not skimpy with the fish. If you save room for dessert try the Key Lime pie!!!
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John M.
Food was descent but overpriced and service sucked which seems to be par for the Keys. The Key Lime Pie was the only saving grace.
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Allison C.
Staff was overly friendly, I think every person in there said hi to my boyfriend and I when we walked in, which was nice. The decor and cleanliness are great. It was so cute and you could not stop looking everywhere scoping out everything. That being said, this is a basically a diner. So you get diner food. I order the fish tacos which were ok, and the cottage fries which were slightly greasy. Would I go back? Maybe for breakfast...but on vacation probably not. Like I said the best part was the staff and decor. Food is mediocre.
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Lori K.
Walkable from our beach cottage. Fish was really fresh - huge taste difference from shipped or yesterday's fish. We sat outside at one of four patio tables with our two Golden Retrievers. Make sure you get their famous Key Lime Freeze - ours was free with a coupon from our resort. Ordered the Trio Fish Blackened. Taste it before you add seasonings cuz it's salted up already. I ordered the ahi very rare but still blackened so it was basically blackened sushi - perfect for me. Lori had conch soup which was very good. I also had calamari, which was in distinctly deep fried FRESH calamari. We topped this off with a slice of one of the best key lime pies I've had with homemade crumbled-not-soggy-crust and super creamy lime filling with a tinge of tartness. When we go back I'm buying a whole pie for $15 instead of just a slice for $4.95. There's also a peanut butter pie with chocolate syrup I need to try. Also like to try the Yellow Snapper next time. All this was right at $40. The staff was extremely friendly but not intrusive-constant-in-your-face. Just very attentive and timely: No waiting, plates cleared promptly, bill brought out and rung up quickly but not brusquely. This will be a regular when we visit.
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Merry P.
This place is a lot of fun. The food was good and the service extremely friendly and good. It has a very touristy, historic decor with fake palm trees, historic photos, and tables with inlaid glass with all sorts of beach and local mementos beneath. I had their signature run drink which was super delicious (and strong!) and and alligator basket which was ok, but basically a novelty item so no biggie. My husband had a cioppino which he says was pretty good. It is pricey, but it was decent food and a fun place. We enjoyed it.
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Jonathan F.
Quaint. Nice. Above average food. Service was superb and quick. A definite recommend.
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Luis H.
Came to key largo to celebrate our anniversary. We've been going to different places looking for seafood but nothing like this one. From the beginning all the people were super warm and nice. The food is to die for. I had the scampi combo with cole slaw (yummmmm). Will definitely come back!
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Gabor D.
The blackened fish of the day and the marinated steak were pretty good. The decor is cute. Our problem was that the staff seemed to care shockingly little about an allergy in our party -- they put bread (which is the allergen) on top of her entree! I'm sure it was just absentminded but it left a pretty sour taste in our mouths and even if you were trying to be intentionally mean, you really couldn't have done much more...
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Christian C.
Loved the food. Great atmosphere! Everything I thought the Keys would be like. The conch chowder was amazing.
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Nicole T.
This place had been suggested to us for years; finally tried it on a recent trip to Key Largo. We went to the original location for breakfast; which was very good. The $2 mimosa is excellent! Made with fresh squeezed OJ - yum! The hash brown casserole may not look very appealing, but it's a must! It was delicious. The place is very clean and the service was outstanding.
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Matthew R. S.
The food was good. The truffle fries we had as an appetizer were good. You can actually taste the truffle oil. My salad was very good and the fish cooked perfectly. The service was perfect. The key lime pie didn't really have any key lime flavor to it. This restaurant can be quite expensive if you're not careful. We spent $80 including tip for our family of four. It included a slice of pie and appetizer. We all had water and the kids split a regular basket which is cheaper than buying individual kids meals
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Alex K.
One Word- Delicious. The place looks old country style and nice. The food there is amazing! I had chips, garden salad, steak, alligator tenders, lobster, and some delicious key lime pie. Best place ever!!!
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Shaz L.
Food was amazing! We had the chili dog, mahi with potato salad, coleslaw, fishwich.. The portion was quite big and we were glad that we ordered 3 dishes for the 4 of us. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Would love to come back if we ever stop by Key Largo
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Jen L.
After staying the night at the Bay Cove Motel next door I was definitely looking forward to getting breakfast from this place! This is pretty much your typical diner. They never leave your coffee cup empty and they have cheap food. I'm a fan of the fresh Dolphin Fish with scrambled eggs. The fish was so fresh and lightly seasoned! The Home fries were also very good. My meal with coffee probably cost me less than $15. It was alot of food for me to so the BF had to eat the rest. It was also nice that when I looked them up on Yelp, they had a Check-In offer for a Key Lime Freeze. Take them up on that! It was a nice treat to take on the road. They also have homemade BBQ sauce and cute cards for sale too. If you miss this location, there is another location on the same road on the left about a mile or so away.
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K t.
Great food, service! Highly recommend seafood. Had blackened fish of the day mai mai. Great homey atmosphere. Clean restrooms.
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Moxie Y.
Fun atmosphere for sure!! I see such great reviews for this place, and I read them and wonder if I just came on an off day. I was there for vacation so I was using yelp to really guide me around. I didn't end up going to the Mrs. Mac kitchen with the great bar - the newer one that seem to get such great reviews, but the smaller diner version (to be honest, I didn't know there was two), so I am not sure if these great reviews are for the larger business or the smaller older diner business I went to. I know that they are just a couple miles from each other. I just wasn't thrilled over the taste of any of the food nor the cost to taste it. I didn't go back, too many other places in Key Largo I wanted to experience before I flew back home to California.
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Jamie K.
This place was average. I've found that you cannot trust Yelp in Key Largo when it comes to food. Yelp has never filed me but for some reason it does in Key Largo! I asked the waitress if the nachos were really good, she said they were but I'm a nacho snob and they really were a 2.5, my friend orders the stone crab, we were thinking it would come steamed and warm but apparently it's served cold. Our fault for assuming it would be warm but it wasn't the best for $40! All in all it was a cute but generic place. Waitress was nice. Would not go here again.
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Owl P.
Didn't eat at the restaurant but my brother-in-law brought home a key lime pie from Mrs. Mac's and let me tell you: as a native Floridian I've had a lot of key lime pies, including some down in Key West proper. But this key lime pie was the absolute best that I've had. It's extremely creamy, not overly tart, and the crust is amazing. The crust is sort of a honey graham crumble, tastes homemade and holds up very well. The only bad thing I can say about their pie is that you can't get it any closer than the Keys!
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Mandy L.
Mrs. Mac's has two locations: one is a large restaurant in the highway median, and the other is a small hole-in-the-wall diner-style place on the Southern-heading side of the highway. My review is for the smaller location. The outside signage and interior decor is classic Keys: kitschy, cluttery, cheerful, and not super-clean. There are license plates all over the walls. We had breakfast, The French toast was very good and the portion size was large. The fish and grits comes with a small but very good filet (mahi or catch of the day) and a small ramekin of boxed grits that are nothing special. Go for the grimy diner charm, and if you keep your expectations low, you will be happy to have dined where the locals do.
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Shelly Y.
Had my lunch today vith hubby Allegator fries ver cruncy and yummy Ate Chocolate cake to calm my sugar crave
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Adam S.
There are countless numbers of places very similar to this one up and down US 1 throughout the keys. I have eaten at more than my share of them over the years, and this one falls squarely into the slightly above average category. The blackened fish sandwich was pretty good. Fresh. The tartar sauce was decent. I didn't like the potato salad very much at all. It had an unusual taste to it (I think maybe they use Miracle Whip as the base. Prices and service were both fine. You can definitely do worse than this spot. It won't blow you away, but it's solid.
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Tim S.
Everything was amazing from the service to the food to the prices. Highly recommended for anybody in the key's. Their Tijuana style dolphin was the best fish I had all week while in Florida. It was a deal too with ~1lb of fresh fish for $10. Key lime pie is a must have too
(5)
Summer W.
Our server Pearl at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen was amazing! The food was fresh and delicious, we will be back for sure. The atmosphere and cleanliness was fantastic. One of the best meals we had in the Keys!
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J L.
Not really a fan of key lime pies, but thought we'd try their key lime pie here based on yelp reviews of the place. I have to say, I'm a fan of key lime pies from mrs macs kitchen now. Only from mrs mac's kitchen. It is just the right sweetness with key lime flavor. It also has the consistency of a cheesecake. It is worth a try even if you are not a fan of key lime pies.
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Lee B.
Food lives up to the hype. Taco salad and blackened Maui Maui is to die for. Must stop for anyone heading to the Keys. Finish it off with the Key Lime pie, absolutely delicious.
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Colleen K.
Stopped for lunch after reading great reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed! Cute little hole in the wall with great fresh seafood and burgers. Had the conch soup and it was very good. Also tried the blackened Mahi Caesar salad and the Fresh Fish Plate and both were great.
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Julio A.
We had the fish special and the Keylime milkshake both are awesome delicious can't wait to come back
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Steve V.
Been here many times. The food wasn't as good as it has been in the past. Was looking forward to the conch fritters. Unfortunately, looks like it was only available on select days since it's on their sustainable seafood menu, which is admirable. The conch chowder was really good, but had a few too tomatoes for my liking. Fish sub with blackened mahi did not meet their usual standards. We had multiple people in our party get this dish and all felt the same. Key lime freeze tasted like a drinkable key lime pie. It was very tasty. Service was good. Manager took the time to make sure everything was going well.
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The Food L.
The epic place !! There are lot of marketing and lot of bragging. I finally made it and stopped over for the famous key lime pie. Service was great and its packed. I am not sure how other items taste like but my mind was on the pie. Pie did not taste sour and it did not look green - that's real key lime. I tried pie from several other places during this trip but they had to real PIE ! Just to make sure they have consistency, I went back next day - it was still as great. Try it out.
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Mary M.
Great menu, casual atmosphere, quick service. Jonathan was our waiter and he made the experience very positive. I watched him interact in a positive, helpful manner with all of his tables. Had the hogfish which was yummy and I'm not a big seafood fan. Kids had seafood basket and they loved the mahi-mahi fish. Would go back.
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Sarah C.
The place is very clean and nice, especially the ladies bathroom (the sink is beautiful)!!! The menu has ALOT of options which is good, a little overwhelming though. Items are a little pricey, but the food was very very good!!! Food came out rather quickly and was piping hot and fresh!! We will definitely come back next time we're in the Keys!!!
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Jennifer O.
Delicious! The Key Lime Freeze is a must try!
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Morgan H.
Food was good. I wouldn't say it was great, but it was good. They have lots of fresh fish options that are well priced. Service was good as well. Not much parking though.
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Stephen W.
This place is a nice home style restaurant. Its pretty decent but nothing mind blowing. Took our catch here to be cooked and it wasn't great. Also, the sides were pretty weak.
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Joe D.
If you are looking for Conk Chowder Mrs Mac Kitchen is the place to go. It is loaded with conk, fresh vegetables and a wonderful tomato base broth not to spicy just right. It is the best Chowder I've had on the Keys. Then what can you say about the key lime pie, there is no better. A must go place
(5)
Katie B.
Cute island themed diner. Service was great but food was ok. We had the crab cakes which were very good. We ordered the chicken and steak fajitas to split and they were awful. The marinade was awful and the steak wasn't steak it was very low grade meat with fatty chunks. I wasn't impressed with them. Overall the atmosphere was nice and everyone was friendly but the food not so much.
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Franc S.
Ordered calamari & whole tail snapper. Since 2013 ,1st time I had such a fresh sea fish with a delicious tastes . I was searching these kind of fresh fish but got only frozen fishes. Here I got it. I will come again soon.
(5)
Leah L.
Love this place. Great food! Full bar! Free key lime milkshake if you check in on yelp! Decorations are so coo! What more could you possibly ask for? Love this place!!
(5)
Kelly C.
Great atmosphere and the crab cakes were delicious.
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Amy S.
Excellent! This place isn't much to look at, and i would've passed it by if not for Yelp. Its more like a diner. But the food is first class. Very fresh and flavorful. Had the catch of the day and the key west freeze. Delicious! Don't pass this place up.
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lillian l.
Food: Whole fried fish was amazing. As was the conch chowder and gator bites. Pie: We tried 3 different key lime pies in Key Largo, and Mrs. Mac's was by far the best. So good that we stopped by on our last day to pick up a whole pie to bring back home with us. This is the original location, which definitely has a better authentic "ambiance" to it than the new one down the road.
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Quinn B.
If you go to the Keys and do not go to Mrs. Mac's-- You will regret it!! We drove to the Keys just to eat at this place and it was well worth the drive from Miami. Our waitress was new and the nicest person ever. She absolutely loves the food at Mrs. Mac's and gave us great recommendations. We started off with a bottle of Pinot Grigio that was actually well priced. Our appetizer was the crab cakes--DELICIOUS!! You get 2 and they are huge and come with mustard sauce. The BF had grilled Mahi Mahi with homemade coleslaw and I had a southwest snapper with black beans and rice. OMG--Best snapper I have ever had. They are famous for their Key Lime pie. Of course I had it-- Best I have ever tasted. The BF got the chocolate cake, I assume he loved it because he licked the plate clean. We also got a Key Lime Freeze ( you get it for free when you check in on Yelp). It is basically a Key Lime Milk Shake and boy was it good. Our total bill was 80.00, not bad considering the wine was $33. Do not miss this special place.
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Randi H.
I agree with most of the posters about service being slow. The food was not bad, nothing special. I had the salmon benedict. Hash browns were good.
(3)
vlad d.
Quaint, inexpensive seafood shack on the way to Key West. Must try the alligator tenders, the crab cakes and the key lime float.
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Pat S.
Food - Outstanding. Best meal we have had since we have been in the keys. Churrasco steak was out of this world. Parmesan Crusted Hogfish was awesome. Fish and chips and even the hamburger was given rave reviews at the table. Can't beat the only key lime pie I will eat either. Service - Outstanding. Best service we have had since we have been in the keys. We have found most people in the Key Largo and surrounding area very unfriendly which is too bad.
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Tamara M.
Both of us ended up getting something other than what we ordered. Being hungry, we didn't complain, but did call it to the waiter's attention. He apologized, and read back what he wrote down which was what we asked for. Either he punched it into they computer wrong or the kitchen got it wrong. What we did receive was oaky, but not outstanding. No discounts or other concessions for the mistakes were made, and we had to send the bill back to be adjusted, since the price of what they brought was more than what we ordered, and they charged the higher price. The key lime pie really is very good. The free lime freeze (with Yelp check-in) was very tasty. The conch chowder, on the other hand was not to our liking. We couldn't find any conch in there, and the tomato based broth seemed to us more like a cup of spaghetti sauce. Oddest conch chowder I've ever had. The fried platter the bf ended up was fine, but too big and heavy, since he had ordered something grilled. My fish was good, if a little dry.
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Brendan Z.
A very good place to have your lunch on your way to Key West. A small restaurant but the staff are very very friendly. Service is great as well. The food is ok, nothing special. Typical diner food. I do love the atmosphere though. The license plate from every state on the wall is a cool touch. Will be back when we go to Key West again. Oh yeah, the prices are very reasonable.
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Lance B.
I went here with a couple of friends on the way to Key West. It was so delicious we planned our return so that we would be in Key Largo around lunch time. I had the crab cakes both times and they were absolutely top notch. I live in a "food city" and we have nothing that holds a candle to that mound of goodness. The service was friendly. The place is clean. The key lime pie was delicious as well. Definitely worth the stop!
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Maryluz G.
We only had a mahi mahi salad and steak hoagie but we surely enjoyed it. Very laid back and good selection with good prices. Key lime float was great.
(5)
Michelle C.
Breakfast is the bomb! Even though the AC wasn't working in the July heat they did everything to accommodate us and ever brought in a portable unit. The fresh OK is delicious, corn beef hash, homemade grits, waffles, omelets. Everything was great except the rock hard cinnamon rolls. Highly recommend the original Mrs. MACS for breakfast.
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Melissa U.
Wow. Absolute disappointment. Just left Mrs. Mac's and our party can't stop talking about how terrible the food was. Their "famous" chili tasted like it was fresh out of a can. Mealy and tasteless. And the presentation had us in awe. Two slices of processed American cheese covered the bowl. The lots of lobster salad pita was bland and full of chunky onion slices and wilted tomatoes and lettuce. The cheesesteak lacked meat and was overly bready. Tuna salad wrap was mediocre at best. The side of veggies was clearly frozen and reheated. Zero seasoning and soggy. The icing on the cake is when I ordered a water and and it came with a 12" strand of hair in it. When I mentioned it to the waitress she didn't even apologize or acknowledge the disgust I displayed. She just grabbed it and threw it in a bus pan. $71 plus tip later we left completely dissatisfied. Not sure what the rave reviews are all about.
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Rachel M.
This place is just alright. A bit uninspired but the food was decent. The inside is an old pizza hut and it shows. The key lime freeze was great especially with a little captain.
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David B.
This is my first restaurant review because we so enjoyed our meal, the fish of the day plates were awesome. We had Mahi Mahi jerk style black beans and rice. Delicious! And get the key lime for dessert it's worth it!,
(5)
Gregory S.
A quintessential Key's experience. The prices are great, the food amazing, the potions big, tons of licenses plates line the walls (oldest one I saw dated to 1940), and a casual/laid back feel. We hit this place up after a diving trip. Probably the best fried fish basket I've had (my wife ordered but I stole some bites). I got the southwest style fish along with their Konk chowder. Would've tried the key line pie but was too full. Must stop if driving through the keys on any occasion. Note: go to the one most north; looks like a shack type place; thats where all the locals go. They opened a bigger location 2-3 blocks south of it.
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Adam E.
I picked this place for lunch from the YLP reviews and I was a happy customer after. Great Service. Waitress was very friendly and knew the menu well. She recommended the gator bites for me. I am from Southern California and have ever had gator so I tried it. It was not bad. Location is right off the highway and prices are good. Key Lime Pie was delicious. Give this place a shot for lunch.
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Alison Q.
Yummy comfort food near our time share on Key Largo. Try the key lime freeze.
(4)
Heather L.
Very beautiful atmosphere inside and out. Even the restrooms are beautiful!! They even have a tiny gift shop that sells this coconut scrub that they sample in the restroom it makes your hands glisten and feel smooth like butter. Food is very good. The pirate rum cake is scrumptious and the key lime freeze was also very good according to my party. I wasn't fond of it because I personally don't like key lime pie. Would definately return if ever visiting thr area again. If in the area or passing by is worth a visit.
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Julie R.
Hungry after a morning of sailing we tried Mrs Macs for lunch. Overall it was just above "diner" quality food. The highlight was the key lime pie; it stood out among the four others we tried this week - definitely the best of the area. Fried calamari was too greasy; the oil wasn't hot enough or they didn't drain them enough. Mahi fish was very good. Snapper Americana was also very good. Cottage fries nice. We missed having vegetables.
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Martha M.
We're giving 5 stars for only their key lime pie. One of the best we've had in the keys!
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Dawn G.
Okay so I would NEVER have thought I would fall in love with conch fritters and hogfish but when you are open to trying new things, who knows? The staff were all so nice and other than the patrons in the table next to us talking about their sex life LOUDLY (with 2 small children with them) , this would have been perfect. Eat here if you can !!
(5)
Claire S.
If there was 3 1/2 stars as an option I would give it here. We stopped in here on the way to key west. The food was good but not amazing. Had fried oysters and tried my husband's blackened fish sammie. Everything was tasty and cooked right. The service was friendly and trying to help my monster toddler get it together from the road trip, they gave him some saltines while he was waiting for the food, it was very sweet and nobody made me feel uncomfortable about his poor behavior which was great, as this helped him calm down immensely and we made it through the meal with limited incidents LOL. I remember coming to a place along this stretch of road that had worse food and was way overpriced, this place has pretty good food and was priced right, so I would def stop here again on the way in or out. The bathroom is very small so it was hard to change the babies in there, but we managed it. The decor is pretty cute! Check it out!
(4)
Catherine J.
Excellent service from Pam. Ordered take out for six and all food stayed appropriately hot, except the chilled Key Lime pie....which is one of the best I have ever eaten....and I indulge in many Key Lime pies! Mahi Mahi...well prepared, excellent. Will definitely return during my Key Largo visits. Family friendly atmosphere.
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Rob L.
Awesome spot in Key Largo, great menu and friendly staff.
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Zach L.
Weekday lunch is the best time to visit...no crowd, no waiting. The food was fresh and delicious, service was good, decor was fun, drinks were served in quart sized cups (helps beat the heat), and the stone crab was exceptionally good and priced right. The lunch special was 5 claws with salad and rolls for under $20. Will definitely visit again.
(4)
S W.
Awesome service and great food. Had the mahi mahi blackened sandwich w loaded potato.
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Crystel W.
Food was awesome, service was great and the best key lime pie ever!
(4)
Danielle B.
Great Key Lime Pie! Friendly service. Get the hashbrown casserole. This was a great breakfast spot, and I'm glad we made the stop here. Friendly service and great food.
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lenny A.
Got into key largo around 9pm and we were starving. Mrs Mac was suggested by the hotel staff and we weren't disappointed. We ate outside. Not only was the food delish but the server was very nice and helpful. I'd def be back
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Steve B.
Stopped here on the way back from a weekend in Key West. Had heard about this place on check please. Very nice wait staff and very clean place. I had the Hog fish sandwich and it was really good. A good light fry and soft bun. It was my second time having hog fish, the first was on the way down to KW. Reasonably priced and I would definitely stop back when in the keys.
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David Q.
The environment for this place is great. It is a really small diner environment but they don't make you feel packed in (very cozy). We had the homey fries loaded to start with ranch and they were so fresh and flavorful. We then moved on to the fish and chips and a cheesburger. Let me stop here and say the fish and chips was to die for and the shrimp was probably the best I have ever had. They were so flavorful, seasoned just right, and had their secret batter on there! The burger was okay, nothing special about it but the bun tasted fresh and possibly homemade. My GF had the Key Lime pie for dessert... said she loved it and I couldn't even sneak a small bite from her. Great job and A+.
(5)
Jen S.
This place is such a cool dive to stop in. There are two locations, we stopped into the original which only has seating for about 30 people--maybe? I had fried clams and my husband had the fish sand which of the day. We were both impressed with the quality and quantity of food. Definitely try the cottage fries! The Yelp coupon offers a free Key Lime Freeze with a purchase of $15 or more. We decided to share one (they are HUGE!) but their ice cream machine was broken. The waitress gave us our receipt with the Yelp coupon vouched and told us to stop into Mrs. Mac's II and tell them about the machine being broken and to get our freeze at that location. We were skeptical, but they gave us the freeze without any questions. Exceptionally friendly staff, excellent food, and a fun atmosphere. I would go out of my way to eat here again.
(5)
Jason D.
A must stop place for dinner!! The food and staff were excellent, and the price was good!!
(5)
Chris C.
It isn't easy to find healthier options when you go to a place like Key Largo where so much of the food is fried. Good on Mrs. Mac's Kitchen, though. We stopped in for lunch to meet a very friendly staff. The place is kitschy, yes with walls covered in old license plates and lights made also out of license plates. The food was very good. We started with conch chowder and clam chowder. Conch chowder is not necessarily my thing but the clam chowder was ok. (I'm personally not sure I would do either again but, that is not enough to keep me away). We had salads with Wahoo (not too far from Swordfish) that were full of vegetables (by which I mean, much more that the usual excuses for vegetables like iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots and a few slices of tomato). For dessert, we tried an obligatory slice of Key Lime pie that was so good, we brought an entire pie home.
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Idelsy L.
Really good fish dishes, friendly staff and eclectic decor. I had the relleno fish dish which was very yummy and got to try hogfish for the first time. All at very reasonable prices!
(4)
Danielle Y.
We stayed at the Marriott Key Largo Resort and refused to spend $50 for two people for a poor breakfast buffet. Instead, we came to Mrs Mac's every morning for a week. They have great omelets and AMAZING hash brown casserole. The tomatoes they serve on the side were delicious. Loved this place!
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Grace K.
i'm from cali so when i was in key largo i was super excited to do all this fun stuff and eat great food. We came upon this place because the lady from Sundivers told us it'd be good. We went there and didn't have time to eat there so we got the food to go, but while we were waiting we were looking at all the license plates they have on the walls, bunched together as a light shade, etc. I thought the decor was cool and fun to look at while you're waiting for your food! We ordered the conch fritters and the crab cakes..DELICIOUS! the conch fritters i wasn't as excited about because i remembered eating them before and i didn't like it, but this place did a good job! and the crab cakes were BIG and VERY MEATY! I'd highly recommend the crab cakes. AND the BEST was the frozen key lime shake. . .I ususally don't like key lime pie because it's too tarte for me, but this shake was SOOOOOO GOOOOD. I'm back in cali and I'm craving it right now!
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Gen M.
Sucks. Super excited to eat here, thought i was going to have some fresh seafood. Ordered the clam basket with fries and slaw. First of all the server couldn't really answer any of our questions because she could barely speak english and she didn't eat the food there? Anyway my clams were dry and tough like leather and mostly greasy fried breading, really bad. Fries were nothing special and neither was the slaw. Husband got a hamburger that he said was not very good. Did we order the wrong things here? I'm hesitant to try a place again when the food sucked so bad the first time.
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Nancy R.
Now, forgive me if I can't remember the food too well - our only meal here was the first time we went to the keys 2.5 years ago. I think we had fish sandwiches. I think they were good. BUT, we returned this time (holidays 2008) just to pick up a whole key lime pie, which, after sampling others' all week, we agreed was the best one in the Keys. Not too sweet, just the right amount of tart and lots of whipped cream = greatness. I wonder if they ship . . .
(5)
Jessica C.
The food was really good here. The key lime pie was delicous as was the key lime freeze. I was surprised at how good it was. The serve was excellent.
(5)
Phillip H.
Decor was fun and service was good. Food was mediocre. Not great, not bad. Just an average.
(3)
Monica S.
Try the crab cakes - they are amazing. Had it with mashed potatoes, also superb. Definitely recommend Mrs Mac's Kitchen highly. True taste of Americana if you are visiting Florida from abroad.
(5)
David D.
Our final night out after a glorious week in the Keys, we decided to take the recommendation of our neighbor (a local) and dined at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen in Key Largo. Not gourmet fare, but the best of the Keys' seafood and fresh fish prepared to perfection. From the self-selected flight of 4 wines (about 10 whites and 10 reds to choose from) to the free Key Lime Freeze at the conclusion of our meal, this was Keys dining at its best. You can't go wrong at this Keys fixture.
(5)
Jaanus K.
Great dolphin
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Paul S.
great food, great service will def go back!
(5)
Sebastian C.
stopped here for lunch at my gf's insistence cause she read about it in Cosmo magazine and I'm glad we did. awesome chili and the hog fish was pretty good. price was fair, spent about $45 including beer,appetizers, entree and tip. as with most places in the keys, the staff was friendly and laid back... would definitely stop back again
(4)
D J.
Do yourself a favor and stop here for key lime pie. Amazing.
(4)
Jane N.
We drove down to the Florida Keys for the day. On our way back, we stopped at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen to try some of their Homemade Key Lime Pie and some dinner. The place was packed but managed to get seated in 15 min, just as promised. The bathrooms were very clean and beautifully decorated with seashells. The restaurant had picture box tables with seashells and ocean theme that you could gaze upon while you waited for your food. There was a gift shop in the lobby with art from local artists. The service was fast and friendly. I had the breaded shrimp with a baked sweet potato and salad. The shrimp was fresh, the sweet potato was AMAZING, and the salad was fresh as well. A little too much onions on the salad, but never been a fan of raw onions to begin with. I also had a mojito which was perfectly balanced with mint and lime. Very refreshing. We all decided to get a whole Key Lime Pie to share. It was the best Key Lime Pie I've ever had! The texture was smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of lime. The graham cracker crust was thick and buttery with enough to hold together while we served the pie. The whipped cream tasted homemade and fresh and complimented the pie perfectly.
(5)
JD D.
Awesome hog fish and wahu. Ceasars salad and great steamed veggies. Skip the pie. Waitress was awesome. Peter Frampton vibe.
(4)
Christine T.
Went here with my family while vacationing in the Keys based on a friends recommendation. At first, my husband didn't want to go in because it was not located on the water, but we did anyhow. My first impression was that it looked like a Denny's so I really didn't have high hopes. Boy, was I wrong! The food was fantastic! The best key lime pie the whole trip!
(5)
Tina H.
We stopped by for dinner on our 1st night in Key Largo. After a long drive south we were in the mood for some comfort food and Mrs Mac's Kitchen delivers just that in a homey setting. Nothing fancy but delicious food. I had the crab cakes and my hubby had blackened mahi mahi and they were both delicious. I didn't think I could eat both crab cakes but they were so good that I did. We were given a free key lime freeze with our Yelp check-in and it was just awesome. Not as sweet as a regular milkshake which made me happy. Our waitress was very nice and super helpful explaining their large menu. A great start to our vacation and we can't wait to go back.
(4)
Frank N.
Best home made food in Key Largo hands down! Also a great staff! I was there with my wife and we ate breakfast, lunch and dinner here one day! We had dinner a total of 2 times and 3 breakfasts. Everything was delicious! Steaks, seafood, eggs, key lime pie, key lime drink YUMMMMM!!!! Even bought some home made dressing to take home to CT! Thank You! See you next year!
(5)
Bea A.
Make sure to ask for Evelyn. She is THE BOMB!! Great service, great food. French onion soup was great, so was the conch chowder. Enjoyed the key lime freeze very much. Key lime pie was wonderful and not so tarty which I like.
(5)
John G.
Love the place. Great food, outstanding service...they have a real concern about ensuring a pleasant dining experience. This is the "newer, bigger" Mrs. Mac's, and we thought at first that it was a bit noisy. They have done some sound management things, and now we don't even think about noise. The older place is preferred by some. Not sure why. We think both are outstanding, and we like the more-spacious new place at MM99.3. Also, there are a zillion versions of Key Lime pie, but we like theirs the best. We buy a whole one (better value than buying pieces at dinner or lunch) and we try to make it last a week...for the sake of our waistlines. Sometimes we succeed....heh. Keep up the good work!
(5)
Lesley R.
Best Key Lime Pie! I never cared for it until I tried it at Mrs. Mac's but hubby loves it and says theirs is hands down the best. You can get a pie to go for cheaper than individual slices. Bring a cooler if you are driving more than 15 minutes. Hubby had the Mex Burger which was a huge plate of chili with a hamburger in the middle. He was in love and made two meals out of it. I had the blackened hogfish which was too spicy for me but still good. I'll definitely go back!
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Bill W.
Stopped for lunch on the way to Key West. Found it thru Yelp. The directions were a little confusing, but we found it. From the outside it looked a little "shakey" but when we saw the parking was packed we pulled in. We sat outside under an umbrella and it was very pleasant. The crab cakes were fantastic, the grouper was excellent, we would go back again
(5)
Raquel N.
This is a classic tourist destination. Volume is key. The menu is huge. So, your experience is going to be hit or miss. Our drinks were good. Our meal was fine. The decor is entertaining. Prices were par for the Keys. Been there. Done that. Moving on.
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Portia D.
Took a pit stop here before heading back home and tried a Key Lime pie and I must say it was delish! Also enjoyed the key lime shake which was refreshing as well. Would like to try to the food next time I'm in town.
(4)
Kristin C.
We had the key lime pie and shake. The shake was very unique, and the key lime pie was more creamy than citrusy. The atmosphere was happy and the food good enough that I think we'd come back.
(4)
Niki S.
This is my second time visiting Key Largo. I love Mrs. Mac's. Friendly, great atmosphere and great breakfast. You have to get the key lime freeze. Will be back.
(5)
Alex S.
Wow! Just wow. I came all the way from Chicago and can easily come back just for that!
(5)
karina P.
We come here regularly and absolutely love this place. My husband can't get away from his favorite dish here. The Hog Fish sandwich with sweet potato fries. I can't stay away from the grilled shrimp platter with truffled fries. They use a house dressing to grill the shrimp that is amazing! You can even purchase it there if you'd like. Key Lime Pie is a must if you are in the keys and theirs is phenomenal.
(5)
Max K.
When I visit my relatives in the Florida Keys, I always have to stop at this little place for the alligator and a key lime shake on the way down, and for the mahi-mahi breakfast on the drive back to the airport. If you've never tried eating fish for breakfast, you don't know what you're missing. Seriously. Get. It. Fair warning, the alligator appetizer is on the salty side, but it's mouth-wateringly delicious . Depending on what day you go and how busy it is, you may get very attentive service or just... "fair" service from the staff. As a bonus, the vast and varied license plate collection on the wall is also an interesting thing to look at, and helps you to avoid eye contact with those who you have little in common with.
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Susan R.
Great food & service ! Super menu...
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Natalie Y.
Great food and service. Definitely worth the stop. I had the crab cakes which are not your lump crab cakes but we're delicious with some peppers in them. Also the key lime pie was very good. Loved the decor. Very unique with license plate walls and dollars in the ceiling.
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Christina S.
Stopped here for lunch before checking in to our hotel in Key Largo. Very glad that we did. It made such a great first impression of the town. We had Sherrie as our waitress and she was as sweet as could be. I ordered the southwest snapper, which was awesome. It was like a fish taco without the flour tortilla (even better). We also ordered the key lime pie. My BF, who is a bit of a pie connoisseur, loved it. He must have gotten a piece of it at every restaurant we went to in the keys and at the end of our trip, I asked him which was his favorite, and Mrs. Mac's got his vote. Definitely save room for dessert!
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Jaime S.
We went for a late breakfast on Saturday. The parking took a couple minutes, but finally got a spot. Sat down right away. The place was clean and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I had the special: Artichoke, Tomato, & American Cheese Omelet with a complimentary Mimosa. The omelet was very flavorful and loaded with artichokes! My friend had the Eggs Benedict. All was very delicious! Can't wait to visit the Keys again and come back here for more!
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Shawna H.
We truly enjoyed this restaurant. My husband had an omelet with shrimp and all sorts of other goodies and he loved it, he commented that the wheat bread was delicious. I had the breakfast-wich, it was yummy. My children enjoyed the license plates displayed all over the building. very fun place to get a meal...
(5)
Jeff M.
My kinda place! Good fast food. Love the blt on pita!
(4)
Rebecca G.
Food was good! I had the Mahi Mahi macwich and my lunch companion had the fried shrimp basket with onion rings. Tracy the server was great, very attentive! Was a little surprised when the bill came, to find that there was a $1 up charge on top of the $1 up charge for onion rings. An up charge to an up charge is a little weird!
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Savanna M.
Came here with the bf and his family on a day trip down to Key Largo. We were initially going to eat at a tourist trap (just for his family's sake) but yelp led us here instead. I'm Bahamian, so it's pretty hard for me to complement this place on their conch salad, conch fritters or conch chowder, but hey it's not the worst I've had! However, their key lime pie was to die for!! I absolutely hate key lime pie and I'm still dreaming about the pie I had there! The bf and I had the same special for lunch, a petite skirt steak and 2 stone crab claws. The steak was perfect and there's no such thing as bad stone crab, so we were pretty pleased. I had a side salad that had an awesome house dressing, and my bf had the sweet potato fries which were perfect as well! I'll definitely be back for the Hogfish, which is my favorite fish, and a piece of pie!
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Denysia Y.
We came here because the restaurant we wanted to go to was closed. Boo, but this place turned out to be pretty good. Except for the part where they put dolphin on their menu, and when I was trying to decide between 2 of the entrees, I thought the dolphin was actual dolphin. Turns out that a majority of the people in Florida consider dolphin to be mahi mahi. Wtf? Anyway, so we came here because it was one of the few places we saw when we were driving back to Fort Lauerdale that was open. And my family always assumes that a place that has a lot of cars in front is always a good thing. (We came here on Christmas Eve, and it was pretty packed.) So the first thing I got was the Ruben sandwich and it was pretty good. I really liked their fries. They were more like fried pieces of potatoes, but they were delish! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants something good and quick to eat. + 1 star for their awesome fries! + 1 star for their big glasses of water + 1 star for their key lime pie. It tasted like cheesecake! + 1 star for their quick service and unique interior. The last dish we all got was the key lime pie. We only ordered one slice for all of us, because the meal was already filling as it was, and honestly I couldn't eat anymore, unless you expected me to throw up. Next time, I want to get their fish and chips, because it looked really good!
(4)
Veronica E.
Fantastic and delicious. Waitress gave us the best recommendations. We tried the lobster bite appetizer, and the grilled seafood trio. Amazing!!!!!
(5)
Jeremy B.
Best fried shrimp I have ever had! Must have came straight from the ocean and into the fryer! This place is a must!
(5)
Angie H.
Clean, comfortable atmosphere. Had catch of the day sandwiches, and WOW were they delicious. Our group had three different ones and no one was disappointed! Tried a key lime freeze, kind of like a key lime dreamcicle milkshake. Yum
(5)
Glenn G.
Total key west experience ! Great atmosphere! You must Have the key lime freeze! The fish dip and coconut shrimp are awesome! Beer. And blooded! Yumm!
(5)
Kelly L.
Coconut shrimp was amazing even my husband liked them and he hates seafood! He had the jerk chicken also amazing.
(4)
Little Black Dress Club ..
LOVE this place! One of my favorites in KL. Had dinner here during a brief stop in KL this past weekend. We had a few appetizers that were great but OMG the blackened fish trio was just mouth-watering amazing! Tuna, wahoo, and dolphin on one plate all done to flaky yet juicy perfection and so much that I couldn't finish it! Jenny LBDC HQ
(5)
Allison M.
Great atmosphere, fantastic service and good food! The mussels were a bit over cooked but the burgers and everything else was cooked perfectly.
(5)
Rhonda L.
Great atmosphere, serves, & food. Jalapeño encrusted chicken was spicy and delicious. Pull pork bbq'ed sandwich was out of this world.
(4)
Kris P.
No doubts why this is a Key Largo favorite. Unique atmosphere and decor, good food , attentive and friendly staff. We all had non-seafood entrees, and were not disappointed.
(4)
LA A.
Simply the best! Words cannot describe just how fresh and well prepared the fish is here. YES, it's THAT good. This is the older of their two places. Other is newer and fancier but we like this one better. Can't wait to go back!
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Dave M.
(This is for the old Mrs. Mac's) We had a very nice dinner here. My companion ordered the key lime freeze, which came with two straws. I took a couple of tastes, and it was tasty indeed. We both had the fish of the day, which was maui-mahi. It was good, as was the baked potato. The vegetables were of the frozen variety, but they had not been overcooked. Florida is such an agricultural state, it seems like restaurants could have some fresh veggies on hand to cook. The key lime pie made up for the veggies - It had excellent flavor and tasted the most real of the KL pies we've tried. Give it a try. Service was very friendly and attentive.
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Grace W.
Worth the money, especially while you're on vacation. Came here with a group of friends, got the STEAK and it was DELICIOUS! The best meal I had in Key West. Plus the key lime shake is really good and refreshing. We tried the alligator nuggets, which were interesting but a little salty. Don't forget to check in! The decor is pretty cool, with license plates from all over the world.
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Tom L.
Well my family wanted to go somewhere tonight for some "key lime pie" here in the keys. We reviewed many Yelp restaurants and narrowed our choice down to two. Mrs. Mac's was the closest to where our rental condo happened to be. So after talking about and seeing the cost per slice ($5.50) and there being (4) of us, we elected to stop by Mrs. M's and purchase a whole pie. My wife went in and came out with whole pie AND a bag of whipped cream. The pie itself was only $15 and whipped cream bag was $3.50. So this was a much better deal and able to bring it back to the condo. My wife did ask if the whipped cream was made on premises and the lady there said yes right here and she asked again and got the same Yes again. I think she misunderstood my wife thinking she was asking about the actually pie. Because the whipped cream bag, although very good, was Rich's brand out of Buffalo, NY. No worries though, we had a half the pie tonight and have the rest tomorrow. YUM. Fantastic pie... graham crust was perfect. We will probably get 8 pieces out of this whole pie. Maybe, we will visit for the food soon. Great PIE!! (Whipped cream has to be part of the slice of key lime pie.)
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Wade B.
The Hogfish was excellent!! The staff were very friendly.
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Lee Z.
I would give the overall experience for this trip a 3.5. The food here was not bad it just depends on what is ordered. We ordered the following: Conch salad Manhattan clam chowder Key lime pie Blacken Yellow fin tuna Relleno style fish with marinated onions, cheddar-jack cheese and tomato, chilli, garlic sauce, served with black beans and rice The conch chowder was good, it had a tomato base. The conch salad was so-so, I've had better. The blacken yellow fin tuna was decent, nothing to rave about. The relleno style fish was ok, but cheese and fish doesn't go well together for me. I like to keep my fresh seafood simple to be able to savor the flavor of the seafood. But it was recommended. The key lime pie was the best. One of the better key lime pie I have had. My sister had ordered the smoke fish, which was very good. Finally, the prices were very reasonable and the service was great. I would go back to try other dishes. FYI: Parking was tight.
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Theresa B.
I cook seasoned food for my family family every day. Trust me when I say good food!!! If flip flops were prohibited, the food would be much more $$$$. Good natured servers. Skip the fast food places, and eat some FOOD!
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Chad J.
This is a late posting. We ate here back in the first week of October. The food was very good and in our week long trip to the keys, this was the best place we had seafood. The dolphin fish sandwich was good, the family had the shrimp sandwich, and the seafood platters. Everyone loved their meal, the staff was friendly, the atmosphere could be a little better, but since everyone enjoyed their meal and still talks about it a couple months later; must have left a good impression.
(4)
Jen W.
Cool license plates as decorations all over the wall, nice friendly staff. Key lime freeze is the bomb. Captains combo platter was delicious. The crab cake are the best.
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Honest A.
Slow service created increased wait time for tables. I.e. we were done eating, but waitress forgot to bring check. Crab cake was delicious ! Key lime pie was great tasting pie, but I could not identify the key lime in it. Great tasting pie, but not traditional key lime tasting at all. I wanted Key Lime and needed to taste the lime. What I got was a sweet, unidentifiable great something but not Lime pie. The alligator appetizer was enough as a meal. The hogfish special was awesome. I did not like the wait time, so it got three stars.
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M S.
This was, by far, our favorite restaurant we visited during a trip to Florida recently. We wanted to try some authentic Key Lime pie, and this place did not disappoint. The atmosphere is colorful and fun, with kitschy, old school Keys decor. The waiting area is cramped, and it seemed a bit unorganized and awkward to put our names in because we were back-to-back with other guests. However, that was the only negative part. Even though there was a short wait, guests were seated quickly, and they made it a point to bus tables immediately after guests vacated in order to keep tables full. Our server, Tracy, was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the alligator tenders with their unique cocktail sauce (EXCELLENT) as well as the fish tacos. The fish tacos were the best version of the dish I have ever had. One was enough to fill me up! Mahi-mahi was the catch of the day, so it was also in the tacos. The Key Lime pie was perfect, and made the entire trip worth it. Each slice is almost five dollars, and it costs 15 to take a pie to go. You might as well get a whole pie if you plan to be in the area for a little while. I would highly recommend Mrs. Mac's to anyone visiting the Keys.
(5)
B B.
Dang great food! Loved the ptato veggie fajitas! Awesome flavor! Hubby's rings and burger were a hit also! Fun energetic spot. Great service !
(5)
Ursula M.
Oh, yes! Mrs. Mac delivers! Given the opportunity to return to Key Largo, I think Mrs. Mac's would be the first restaurant we'd revisit! The food is very good, the service is great and friendly (Eddie shone!) and oh MY, that Key Lime Pie!
(4)
Andrea T.
A total score. Food is amazing and the staff is fantastic. We always make it a point to stop there. You won't be sorry!!!
(5)
Jody F.
We had a delightful lunch stop at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. We were lucky to arrive just after the lunch crowd. The decor is fun with license plates on the walls with the light shades even made from them. The waitress was very helpful in navigating the menu. She recommended the Hog Fish served TJ style. It was better than she described. The conch fritters were average but the star of our meal was the Key Lime Pie. We had read it was good but that is a total understatement. The whip cream was real and not too fluffy and graham cracker crust was cooked to perfection. The pie flavor was out of this world. I thought I had had Key Lime Pie before but they were just imitations of the real thing. I wish we could take one home with us!
(5)
Sam P.
On the way back from Key West to central Florida, we anticipated eating roadside fast food and whatever else we could find. The upper Keys in particular looked pretty bleak after dining in Key West. However, around Islamorada, we figured we wouldn't last much beyond Key Largo, so a Yelp search was done to see if anything decent was available. Mrs. Mac's came up as one of the best options, so we decided to roll the dice and go there. Pulling into the parking lot, Mrs. Mac's doesn't look extremely impressive, but it looks like a well-loved local place that isn't a tourist trap. That first impression would prove to be accurate. Note: Parking is available behind the restaurant, so don't worry about trying to score one of the (few) spots available out front. Our party of four was seated quickly in a relatively full restaurant and given menus. I ordered the Blackened Hogfish (local Keys specialty), a side order of sweet potato fries, and a Key Lime Freeze (which is essentially a key lime milkshake). The hogfish came on a plate with beans and rice and was extremely good. Since I ordered it "blackened", I was concerned that the restaurant would overcook it. Not this time. Cooked perfectly with just a little bit of crust on top. For those who haven't eaten hogfish before, it tastes much like red snapper. The Key Lime Freeze was great and had the distinctive tart flavor of key limes. Apparently Sprite is used in making it, but I couldn't discern any hint of Sprite at all. Fine by me. Moreover, there was a Yelp deal for a free Key Lime Freeze with the purchase of $15 of food. I scored on this one; check if they're running it on the Yelp app on your smartphone. The sweet potato fries tasted pretty good, but the most surprising aspect was the size. The "small" side order of fries ended up being enough for the whole table to split. Glad I didn't get the medium. I'm coming back here the next time I make it to the Florida Keys.
(5)
Mike B.
My wife and I stopped for lunch on the way to Key West, and I'm glad we did. The place isn't much to look at, but the food was outstanding. The blackened fish sub, made with mahi-mahi, was maybe the best I've ever had. Very fresh, awesome sauce. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is the cottage french fries were just okay....a little soggy. Also tried the key lime pie, which was different. Not as tart as I am used to, and I think they actually freeze it. But it was good. Would definitely stop here again on another trip.
(4)
Samantha C.
Great food, good service, awesome hogfish Versailles and crab cakes, wish I lived close enough to come back everyday.
(4)
Cheyenne R.
We ended up going here after reading all the reviews on yelp. Great simple food, nice service, very local atmosphere. And of course the key lime pie: a must!
(4)
Jason M.
A very good place for lunch. Great location on the way through the Keys. Good price and nice price. Look forward to going again. Not sure about breakfast becuase they were closed on the day I went which I think was a Thursday.
(4)
Senorita V.
While visiting the Keys my fam and I stopped here for a snack to tide us over on the drive back to Miami. IT TOOK EVERYTHING IN US TO ONLY ORDER 2 APPS!!! We got the conch salad & the fried lobster tail, soooooooo good, you can tell its a local place, and the service is impeccable. plus the BEST bloody mary's i have ever had... i have since been looking for a similar on in LA, to no avail.
(5)
Patrick A.
Took the kids here last night based on our hotels recommendation. Great advice! Hog fish was fantastic, key lime really is the best as the sign advertises, staff was great and the stone crab claws were to die for
(4)
Armando D.
The key lime shake was amazing... ridiculously good. I had hog fish which was cooked to perfection but the salad that came with it was just so-so. A friend at the table had crab cakes, which tasted great but were deep fried (I prefer Maryland style crab cakes). Also, the conch fritters were just ok, chewy and not much conch flavor. All and all, I would suggest sticking with their fresh fish options, and the more simple fare.
(3)
Mel T.
Good food and great prices. We came right at the meal switch from breakfast to lunch and that may be why things weren't perfect. My hubby got breakfast food and it was good greasy spoon type breakfast food. He was a bit disappointed that the hashbrowns were not standard American crispy shredded potato hashbrowns, but the soft mushy cheesy British kind. They were good, but not his thing. He had never tried British hashbrowns before so he didn't know, but I can see that the hashbrowns are probably very popular with most people. I got the lobster bisque and hogfish. The lobster bisque was barely warm like they had just put it on. I'd have rather them told me it wasn't ready yet then to serve me lukewarm soup. The hogfish was very tasty but too covered in oil/butter for a grilled fish. I would have tried the key lime pie, but the greasy feeling the fish left in my stomach had finished me for that meal. A couple next to us got Mexican dishes and they said their meals were outstanding. If we had been at the Keys longer I'd go back and give it a try especially as it is standing room only for dinner. We'll go back next time we are in the keys as I definitely felt like we just had an off meal there.
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D X.
Judging by the two branches of this restaurant practically next door to each other, this place is successful. The key lime pie really is amazing. I'm tempted to go back just for that. The deep fried whole yellowtail was very fresh, and the flesh was white and sweet, though I wish they would have scaled the fish better. The conch salad was also very tasty. The seafood trio was a bit of a miss though. While I liked the imitation risotto made of rice pilaf and cream of mushroom, whatever fish it was on it was way overcooked. Still my best meal in the Keys though. Oh, and the Key Lime Pie was indeed heavenly.
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Matthew O.
My previous review for Mrs. Macs was for breakfast only, this one is for lunch. After eating breakfast at Mrs. Macs countless times, we decided to give them a try for lunch today and it was freakin awesome! They serve lunch and dinner at their new location a little south of their breakfast. We were very impressed. My wife had her usual - local grilled fish with extra lemon/lime and a salad. She said it was delicious also loved the service. I had a burger (yeah, I know, it's a fish place but it's what I always order and judge every eatery by their burgers. Also onion rings for me. Great burger and onion rings. Wife loved the one onion ring she stole from me. Service was great and food was excellent. We will go back here and bring our families. One last thing, I can't remember ever being in a cleaner restaurant.
(5)
Sarah M.
I found Mrs. Mac's Kitchen on yelp as we drove down to key west. Starved and exhausted we couldn't have been happier to just find food period. As yelp never does me wrong I can say that my family and I absolutely loved it! The conch Fritters, were great! perfectly crispy and delicious. We all also had salads and sandwiches as our main course. All were great, especially there house creamy italian dressing. Spot on. Portions were big, filling and the service was great. It was quite refreshing to have such a great experience from a place you find on the side of the road in a pinch. I would even go far enough to say that I would eat here normally as a great lunch spot. Thanks again, if were back out here I would 100000% come here again!
(5)
Michael S.
Lots of choices! Almost to many. Everyone can find something to eat. Server was very friendly and knowledgable. I basically told her I was hungry and I'm open to suggestions. She recommended the hog fish which she described perfectly. We had the rock crab claws, pricey. Used the coupon for the free lime freeze, she was all about using it and even had it ready as a second app. Very busy and enjoyed the atmosphere. I can see some people getting turned off due to the crowd but I love a busy restaurant! Great diner, great service!
(5)
Pat V.
The Ruben was a huge disappointment. Not much corned beef and the kraut was a bit too strong tasting. Far from a nice Deli style Ruben. I had the steamed veggies which were steamed way too much and left them without much flavor. I will give them another try but stick with the fish or seafood since the reviews are much better.
(3)
Kevin C.
Some of the best Key Lime pie I've had!
(4)
Brooke C.
Holly sweet mother of mercy this place is delicious. I got the crab cake basket And my friends got the dolphin sandwich. The crab cakes were big and loaded with crab as opposed to bread crumbs. The fish sandwich was really nicely seasoned and they don't hold back on the fillet sizes. It is a big sandwich that is reasonable priced. We tried the key lime pie too. It was good but not enough lime for my liking. Overall, great fine and we will definitely be stopping here again.
(5)
kalyn b.
This is a solid "meh". The guidebook raved about it and we decided to stop for lunch with at the nearby John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Nothing special, slightly overpriced food (although it is the Keys so it's not unexpected). My boyfriend enjoyed his crab cakes and my dagwood-like sandwich came with a delightful homemade sauce. Checked in to get the free frozen key lime pie, it was pleasant enough. This place is probably best for families.
(3)
Peter N.
Had the fried seafood platter: Fried fish (cod?) was heavily battered (this is proper English style), but was greasy enough to leave a pool in the basket. Fish did not flake when bitten. Shrimp: same batter as the fish. I personally prefer a lighter batter, or panko bread crumbs on my shrimp, but to each his own. Scallops: lighter batter, though it left me wishing for more - these are small pieces and not very many. Fries are actually like thick ruffles. I love softer chips so these were great. Girlfriend liked the key lime milkshake thing. I did not care for it, it was not tart enough for me.
(3)
D C.
A local destination for a lot of tourists. The food is good and the service is usually good. They have a really large menu with almost too many options. The local is fun and what one expects when I'm the Keys.
(4)
Winky C.
We ordered seafood for 2 and fish&chips... And come out their food is not that great... Can't meet our expectation... Their crab cake is not bad after all
(2)
Diane H.
I just loved this place. It looks a lot smaller than it really is. Great home cooked food. I wish I could have tried it all. Service was very good, super nice waitress. Crazy decor of license plates from all over the world. I will be back!!
(4)
Larry F.
Whaler fish sandwich fresh and great taste. Potato salad was some of the best I've had. Great service. Ended the meal with key lime pie. Was not disappointed with this yelp suggestion.
(4)
Allen S.
Dolphin relleno was great. Mahi mahi was very good. The potato salad treo was fantastic. Try the key lime freeze
(4)
hola h.
Key lime freeze is fantastic - think thin milkshake with a lime flavor. The fish and chips are great. You have to try the key lime pie... it is the best I ever had. Do not go for the key west over rice shrimp dish. It had no flavor and the rice tasted funny.
(4)
Karen B.
Cute place and very friendly employees. The place is like a typical local diner'ish. Food is good and the decor is special with license plates covering the walls. I got a free smoothie when I checked in on Yelp.
(4)
Pam H.
Stopped here for an early breakfast before a jet ski tour with Keys Skis and Adventures on a Saturday morning. Service was super friendly and the coffee was hot. I got a huge water with fresh lime wedges. Scrambled eggs with spinach, potatoes, and sausage patty was pretty good. I wasn't blown away honestly, but it was decent. My husband got an omelet with spinach, cheese, and ham. He opted for the homemade hashbrown casserole plus rye toast. He said there was too much spinach in the omelet, it was loaded with spinach, not a bad thing in my book, a bit too much for him. The hashbrown casserole looked weird to me, he said it had too many things going on with caramelized onion, cheese, and potato. Not his cup of tea. We both agreed that we weren't compelled to go back. This was one of the low points in meals with respect to this visit to Key Largo.
(2)
Kayla B.
The boyfriend, his parents, and I stopped by Mrs. Mac's for breakfast after a recommendation from some fellow travelers. Mrs. Mac's reminds me of my favorite Boston diner, with the license plates and other diner-like do-dads decorating the walls. Our group ingested a fair amount of eggs, hash browns, french toast, cinnamon rolls, waffles, and grilled fish. Nothing strikes me as particularly memorable or amazing, but it was a good breakfast. Everything tasted good. No complaints about the food. It just didn't wow me. But maybe my Boston diner has made me picky. The service was a bit slow and our waitress seemed flustered and couldn't really keep her stuff straight. It was a busy Saturday morning and she was a total sweetheart, so we chalked it up to just being one of those days. Another customer was beyond rude and made one of the other waitresses cry, so we weren't about to get worked up over a plate of eggs. We also took home one of their key lime pies. I never had any, but everyone else who had some had nothing but good things to say about it. Also, it comes with an ENORMOUS container of whipped cream. Like...whipped cream for days. The food was decently priced. Our bill was higher than expected, but I think that's because we each sampled a bit of this and that. And because of the pie, I suppose.
(3)
Oscar S.
Wow, this place is a pleasant surprise. My family of six had a great dinner. The seafood basket was great, the churasco was great the SOB steak was great, and the key lime pie was really good. The service was great and the place was full. The cocktails were original and tasted good. I shall return!
(5)
Benjamin S.
Awesome food at an incredibly friendly environment
(5)
David Y.
The yellowtail snapper special that I had was the best fish I ever had. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Conch steaks and gator were good too. Staff is nice. However, it is a bit pricey, you can quickly spend $30 at this place.
(5)
Stephanie M.
We were staying in Key Largo this weekend and right near our hotel was this tiny little restaurant. We ate her twice this weekend, once for breakfast and once for dinner. Our first meal we ordered an order of biscuits and sausage gravy, the special of stone crab and eggs, and corned beef hash. I never order sausage and gravy but since the kids wanted it (not sure how they even knew this existed) I took a bite of it.... Holy crap was that indulgent and yummy. I ordered the special and was shocked to hear all that it came with... I ordered a side of grits and a mimosa rather than a glass of champagne. The corned beef hash was very good and so was the entire meal. For dinner we ordered the seafood platter which had fried fish, fried shrimp, cold shrimp, conch fritters, a crab cake, some cold seafood slaw, and...... a side... It was a very hefty plate but the conch fritters were bland and kinda boring. Everything else expected. Chris ordered a bowl of chili which I didn't really care for... For dessert we ordered a slice of key lime pie, a slice of their peanut butter pie, a Key Lime Freeze, and a regular sundae. I am not an expert in key lime pie so my opinion shouldn't matter... I am just now starting to like it and do not have many slices of pie to weigh this one against.... with that being said, this key lime pie was very yummy to me. It was tart and sweet... the peanut butter pie was good but I was expected something creamy... The key lime freeze was tartish... not tart enough but still very good... The next time we are passing through Key Largo on our way to the Keys I hope to stop by Mrs. Mac's again.
(4)
Theresa L.
Fast service, fresh fish, well prepared dishes, and the LIME FREEZE!!! Yumm!! We got great recommendations from our very sweet server, and enjoyed the eclectic license plate decor. We will be back!!
(5)
Daisy P.
We've been to quite a few restaurants in Florida Keys and this place is the best one yet. It has the best KEY LIME PIE and trust me, we've had many. We came here 2x, once when we left Key Largo to Key West and second time was when we were on our way to Miami. I'm giving it 4 stars because the second time we came, the blackened fish was too salty. We tried their alfredo special and I can make better alfredo sauce that actually have taste. Theirs were bland, seem like it was from a can. So I do recommend getting blackened fish and key lime pies and not eat their alfredos. We had outdoor seating because we had our dog with us and they don't mind that at all.
(4)
Dave S.
This place is ok...I wasn't impressed. The food was ok but the service was poor. I had the fish reuben which didn't come on rye bread, had too much sauerkraut and not enough dressing. I also had sweet potato fries....they were the best part of the meal. Drinks available are wine or beer, no cocktails. Our server could care less that we were there. I checked in to get the key lime freeze but my waitress never brought it to me even after I asked for it. I did get the to-go cup for my water...but no straw. Would not go back to this place unless I'm looking for a specific license plate - the entire decor is tacky old license plates. Bathroom made me feel like I was on a boat.
(2)
Gregg S.
Had a great breakfast. The Eggs, corned beef hash and hollandaise special was insane. Great service from Derek. Delicious $5 Bloody Mary!
(5)
emely j.
The last key lime pie I had on my visit was at Ms. Mac's Kitchen. This stop was definitely a popular stop for visitors and had a "Florida keys meets a garage sales meets an art festival" kind of feel. From the food, I did not have terribly high hopes for the pie but I was not to leave the keys without my third tasting of pie. Three is the magic number, right? As it was served, I immediately noticed the thick crust. This pie was served super chilled and the whipped cream was also just dropped on. It was two thumbs up! Something about this cold tart pie and the thick crunchy crust that was super refreshing. The actual key lime filling was also not as rich as others I've tried. I can see myself craving this on a hot summer day! I might even keep this one all to myself. So they were all good pies in the keys, each special in their own way. Kind of how you speak about your kids. weaknessforsweetness.tum…
(4)
Erich D.
Had to get some key lime pie while in the Florida Keys and came upon this small dineresque restaurant situated near the western coastline of Key Largo. Ordered their "award winning" conch chowder, crab cakes and garlic butter shrimp platter. The conch chowder had hardly any pieces of conch in it and as such seemed much more like a minestrone soup. Crab cakes and garlic and butter shrimp were alright. The key lime pie was probably the best thing I had from here, but still wasn't the most notable that I've had. Service was good and very friendly, but the food was nothing to write home about and was tough to justify the bill.
(2)
Joe C.
Mrs. Mac's definitely looks and feels like something between a locals only and a tourist friendly spot. The decor is kind of kitschy with all the license plates. It's a very homey, lived in sort of place that feels very comfortable and has great service. One of their big things is their mimosa breakfasts. Order any of the breakfast specials, and you get free mimosa included. Of course, you can get one otherwise too. My wife really enjoyed the one she got with her mushroom, goat cheese and artichoke omelet. She also really enjoyed the bloody mary she ordered. Spicy with a good tang that went really well with the pickle that was served in the glass. My eggs were cooked perfectly, but I found the breakfast potatoes to be a bit undercooked and underseasoned for my taste. The real downfall though - was that they apparently went to the Paula Deen school of cooking. Everything was cooked in butter - and lots of it. I cook a lot of things in butter - especially breakfast items - but this was really strong. It actually made my wife a little ill. Cut down on the butter a bit, and they could get back their fourth star. Also be warned that this place is pretty small and has an even smaller parking lot.
(3)
Chen W.
Just looking at the picture gallery makes me want to go back to Mrs. Mac. We loved the homey feel and the eclectic decor of Mrs Mac's Kitchen. Great place to have a hearty breakfast. Wish I had the guts to try some stone crab claws and eggs... For breakfast, we had eggs, canadian bacon and hash brown casserole...definitely home style cooking. From the looks of the picture gallery, we will definitely go back for lunch and dinner. :D
(4)
Diem P.
After one week in search of the best key lime pie in Florida's upper keys, I am declaring Mrs. Mac's as the best! If rating the restaurant on pie alone, Mrs. Mac's would be higher rating. Shared the following with my friend: - Superfish sandwich: upgraded to yellowtail snapper and opted for blackened. Fish was served with melted Swiss cheese and wheat bread. Overall, sandwich was too greasy for my liking...the bread was "toasted" on the griddle with either oil or butter. If ordered again, I would ask for bread toasted dry without oil. - TJ Style Yellowtail snapper: delicious fresh fish topped with perfectly spiced tomato sauce. Loved this dish but nothing you cannot make at home. - Key lime freeze: got this free from coupon. This is basically a key lime pie milk shake. If you like the idea of drinking melted key lime without graham cracker crust, you will like this drink. If you have kids, this place has a great kid's menu! Visited this place second time for dessert only and ordered key lime pie. Loved it!!
(3)
Hyong Y.
Best Key Lime Pie... Yes, we have tried all the key lime pie places in the Key West and few other places in the keys. This place has it best! I like their Conch salad, but not good as conch salad from the bahamas. Overall, their food is pretty good, and their staffs are excellent. This is must stop by place if you are on your way to Key West or visitng Key largo. BEST KEY LIME PIE!
(4)
Chrissy C.
love this kitschy lil family diner! the key lime shake is delicious and so is their key lime pie! all to dieeeeee for! i usually never eat the whip cream off my pie... it's usually too sweet for me.. but, this was just perfect. love! beer selection is great and the service is just the best!
(4)
Claire H.
Food was pretty good. Had the lobster sandwich which had good amount of lobster although the bread was a little dry. Kids had the fish basket they enjoyed and the conch basket was good as well. Gave 3 stars for their service. Service could be better. They also overcharged us for our kids drinks which they didn't even refill after it was spilled by my two year old. A little disappointing.
(3)
Ana M.
We werent that impressed. We decided to go cause it had some good reviews, but the food was blah. The ambiance was cool. The service was great. The food... blah. We had the crabcake and the conch ceviche. Ive had better. It was just ok. I just think they were both lacking some CHISPA:)
(2)
Deidred A.
Just went back recently. Yelp must be doing the Mac family well because this is the first time in a long while that there was a line, on a weekday, during lunch, in the slow season. Hogfish special was fantastic and prices are still great.
(5)
Eric-Tara B.
This was our first time to Mrs Mac's Original Kitchen and we were welcomed and served by Sherrie. Service was fantastic and Sherrie recommended yummy dishes. I'm not a seafood/fish conesuer but i did taste the hog fish which was delish and meaty. This was the perfect ending to our trip to the Keys!
(5)
Liz S.
We went to Mrs. Mac's twice during our stay in Key Largo. It's an adorable little KL restaurant with a full menu and more than reasonable prices, especially when compared to other tourist traps in the area. The first day we had -- Conch soup (sort of like Manhattan clam chowder - OK for what it was, but I'm a creamy soup kinda gal) -- Crab cakes (very good, large, full of fresh crab) -- TJ's fish of the day (hogfish with a delicious tomato + tomatillo + chile sauce) -- Key lime pie (perfectly chilled with a delicate graham cracker crust, totally won me over and I'm not even a key lime pie person) I believe the total with tip included was around $40 for the above. Pretty nice compared to the $80 we spent at Sundowners the day prior for less food! The second day we had -- Fish and shrimp basket (light, almost sweet batter that was crisp but not too heavy or overpowering, which is a good thing because you want to taste the fish here!) -- Southwestern fillet (blackened yellowtail with salsa, melted shredded cheese and guacamole; I know this sounds intense but I couldn't stop eating it. They have the blackened thing down to an art and I had to take back my previous belief that cheese does not belong on fish.) Again I think our meal was maybe $30 with tip included. If you're staying in Key Largo, you should definitely check out Mrs. Mac's. It has the typical laid back atmosphere of the Keys, fresh seafood that I crave when down here, and is an overall great value. The only thing that could be improved is the coffee. It was pretty weak and flavorless, but I won't knock them a full star for that.
(5)
Dr. Bill H.
This local hangout is a favorite. Home style cooking means great biscuits for breakfast. They did not disappoint. We are on a conch chowder quest to find the best in the Keys. Here is our evaluation. Their " Konk" chowder was advertised as spicy. But that fell flat. The base was VERY tomato based, and the tomatoes were whole. A little too much tomato and not enough "Konk". Chowder stars: Tom 3 Bill 2.5
(3)
Jim C.
Only okay for my taste. Key lime pie was good but I've had better. And the key lime freeze was terrible. The ice cream wasn't set. Food was about on par with a Denny's. I would not go back.
(2)
Jess M.
Very quaint small restaurant with good service and good food. You might want to consider a reservation if u want to go to the original location. We waited for about 30 min on a weekday. The key lime freeze is really good. There is a coupon for it in you can find in your booklets provided by your hotel
(4)
Ralph W.
Great food. Loved the TJ Special and the $2.00 beer of the month. Shrimp and mushroom bisque was good. Also had a taste of the SW style hogfish was tasty and I enjoyed the seasoning on the fish.
(4)
Dan S.
Super busy evening a Saturday in mid February. We were told it would be a 20 minute wait for the two of us, but we only waited 10...good start! We also loved the license plates plastering the walls and posing as chandeliers. Conch fritter appetizer was amazing. Only had it one other time prior to eating here, but it is quickly becoming a favorite seafood dish. We ordered the seafood platter to share and we barely had enough room to finish it. But it was a great sampler to try a lot of their popular fixins.
(5)
Alexis V.
Mrs. Mac's was our home away from home while staying in Key Largo. The service is friendly, the food is tasty and they know their way around key limes. The pie is good, creamy and limey with a graham cracker crust, but their key lime freeze is what blew me away. I was expecting fake lime flavor in crushed ice but it turns out to be the best tasting milkshake-like concoction I have had the pleasure of spooning into my mouth. And it was free with an on-line coupon so there's no excuse not to try it. The hogfish, wahoo and slightly spicy conch chowder are worth getting (they have mastered cooking fish), the breakfast is decent and affordably priced and I ended up sending their homemade dressing to people as gifts. The only thing reason they are missing a fifth star is that sometimes the menu comes off more pretentious and gourmet than the food turns out to be. My turkey saucer (turkey and veggies in a pita) was good but packed with iceburg not arugula like the menu claimed. My veggie omelette which came with cheese turned out to have melted American slices in it. Overall though, it is definitely worth going and worth waiting, which you may have to do at peak times. Pros: super friendly staff, tasty seafood, reasonable breakfast, homemade dressing, def get the key lime freeze! Cons: American cheese, gets busy at peak hours
(4)
Tina D.
I am confused about the reviews here. I came by yesterday for lunch and was only given a limited menu. Apparently they went through some re-modeling and their kitchen wasn't fully up and running yet. This was the first time I have ever not liked anything on the menu. I even went to the website in advance and found all sorts of things I wanted, none of which were on the limited menu. I figured I'd settle with a salad and indulge in some pie. My $8 wedge salad was the most over-priced and ridiculous thing ever. A 4x3 inch wedge of ice berg lettuce with a sprinkling of blue cheese and bacon. Even though the salad was lacking, I had to try their "world famous pie", which weirdly enough, wasn't on the menu either, so I had to ask for it. The slice was incredibly small and looked like a melted glob of goo on my plate. No resemblance of a pie shape at all... it tasted ok. The decor was nice, actually, a lot nicer than I expected, but the servers were really lacking. Ours forgot our straws, messed up our order twice, and (in my opinion) was not dressed appropriately for her age. This is a dining establishment afterall. I won't be back, nor would I recommend this to a friend.
(2)
Jo M.
Great for parmesan crusted hog fish (truly local, unlike other fish like snapper or mahi mahi) and for key lime pie. Avoid the sickly special drinks. There may be a wait so I would check for reservations. The decor is fun but the place is a little noisy.
(4)
Pixie M.
We were recommended by a local to stop in here on Tuesday nights for the prime rib. The cut of meat was just ok -- but the stone crab claws were the star of the meal! The place had a good vibe and our waiter was very friendly.
(3)
Chris P.
The food and the service were outstanding. The portions were huge. We had the hog fish which was excellent. And the key lime pie was the best we've ever had
(5)
Clarence E.
Stopped in after reading reviews. My wife's Whaler fish sandwich and baked potato was worth her raving over it. The kids portions are large, so much was left behind (but with matching price at 7 excl drinks). Grilled cheese has 2 types (white and yellow) plus added bacon was yum even for a parent. Cheese burger, good too. Tried the Hogfish grilled. It was good but was it worth 4-5 more than Mahi, waho and others (jury is still out). Hogfish is like a snapper but flavor was mild and needed some sauce or toppings. House salad dressing was homemade and great. Even jars for purchase. Conch soup was very tasty with a good spice...just couldn't find that much conch. Key lime was good and more creamy. Though I like mine a bit more tart. Check out the local tourist brochures...found it later - it could have saved us the price of dessert. Beer of the month was $2 but MGD wasn't on my list. And board of specials was worth reviewing.
(4)
Katie D.
Stopped on the way to Key West for dinner. Everything tasted delicious, the service was great and prices were very reasonable. We would definitely come back if we were in the area!
(4)
Lauren D.
I loved this place! It's small and doesn't look like much from the road, but aren't those usually the best kind?! I ordered the crab cakes basket and their cottage fries were to die for! My whole party of 10 ALL enjoyed their food. Our server was fantastic, very involved and accommodating! If I'm ever in the Key's again, I'll definitely be going back here!
(4)
Ashley L.
Came here twice it was so good! Cannot go wrong at Mrs. Macs. We had the Crab Cakes for lunch with the Key Lime Freeze. Best crab cakes we have ever had. Also, cannot leave without a Key Lime Freeze on a hot day. We ate here again for breakfast and it was delicious! I had the special which includes a Mimosa which is a very nice touch.
(5)
John M.
Great blackened fish sandwich and really good key lime pie. Sort of a roadside diner ambience, but definitely a great place to stop for a very casual lunch while on Key Largo.
(4)
Steven H.
This was the best key lime pie I had on my recent keys trip. This alone warrants 5 stars.
(5)
Brad C.
I have to say this place gets pretty filled up quickly when we came to this restaurant our wait was about 20 minutes but when we were finally sat we had one of the best friendliest experiences we have ever had. We had the conch chowder as our starter and continued our meal with one of the best versions of a Hogfish which was the Marsala, which was recommended by our server , Rosa.I have never been treated so kindly . I felt like a king at this place. Even though i was not too thrilled with the overall size of the bathroom i didn't care . I will definitely come back here again on our next time in the keys.
(5)
Andrea G.
Awesome food, coconut crusted hogfish was the special, it was yummy. Hubby had the fried seafood platter which he really enjoyed. Save room for the key lime pie it was the best we have had so far in the keys
(4)
Julian G.
There really isn't a better way to say this. The food was awful. I ordered a hogfish that tasted like eggs, my wife ordered the king crabs that was so overcooked even the manager was surprised they served it. And I thought the key lime pie tasted like tooth paste with a key lime flavor. Overall the experience was very disappointing. We had high expectations after reading all the other reviews. There are plenty of good options on key largo, this one is definitely not one of them
(1)
Andy V.
AWESOME DIVE. Great food and atmosphere. Service folks are great.
(5)
Franky A.
Amazing treasure in the FL Keys. Amazing sea food. They have the best Key Lime pie in the planet.
(5)
Marisa S.
A MUST when you are in the keys...even if you just pop in to pick up one of their ridiculous Key Lime Pies to take back home with you....but I recommend having a meal as well. The TJ fish is so super yummy, and so is just about everything else on the menu. Couple that with kitschy decor and friendly service and you have a real winner in Key Largo!
(5)
Brenda S.
Great food, laid back, had a key lime shake that came w the meal which was quite refreshing
(4)
Jon P.
Great family restaurant. Really tasty fresh fish for adults and great kids meals and desserts. Very nice staff. A real find Thanks to Yelp.
(5)
Thomas H.
Best meal I have had on the key! Great food, good prices and the key lime pie is the best I have ever had! Great service, friendly staff
(4)
nick k.
Went here for lunch. Loved the ambiance...license plates from all over the country all over the walls, beer/soda cans and bottles from around the world and from all different eras on a shelf around the top of the wall...a great home-y, almost dive-y feeling. The onion rings were home made, and very good. The root beer float was also great, and my dining companion got the lime freeze, which was amazing. I got the veggie saucer, which was pretty good, and huge. I would definitely come back.
(4)
Christopher C.
Great breaksfast spot in hear of Key Largo. Skip the famous "key Lime Freeze" nothing special though you can get it free thru yelp, which is why we got it. Friendly stuff, funny knick knacks on the wall, good eats. Solid place.
(4)
Catherine W.
Great place for a casual lunch. Food was good. I agree - key lime freeze was overrated. Had the gator appetizer which was pretty interesting to try and tasty! Would return.
(4)
Mari T.
I will crave the key lime pie for a long time... definitely the best in Key Largo. Whipped cream topped, not too sweet, not too tangy, great thick crust. Yum. Second closest is at Fish House, tangier pie, but great meringue to balance it off. Stay away from the Key Lime Freeze and get an extra slice of pie.
(4)
Daib S.
good, honest and fresh food is served. Although the restaurant looks run down, the food is fantastic, the prices are reasonable. We returned one more time, because we loved the blackened fresh fish of the day so much. The key lime pie is truely delicious. Out of 4 restaurants we tried out in Key Largo, this was by far the best one. We'll return for sure next time we are in the area.
(5)
Oliver R.
Excellent fish tacos highly recommended.
(5)
Liz D.
Great food, but when I asked about a desert and allergens in it (I am celiac) the waitress said rudely "Why do you want to know" followed by "I don't have time to help you" .....welll screw you. Awesome food though. I'd definitely go again but make sure not to have that particular waitress again. If you have no food allergies and can eat whatever you want without worrying what's in it, then definitely check this place out!
(4)
Dana M.
We went there in the summer of 2011 and the food was pretty good. It was walking distance from the place we stayed so that is why we chose to eat there. The shrimp appetizer...like a popper with cheese....was not what we expected when we ordered it. Our entree's were so so... Service was great! I would go again and give it a chance just because of the great service.
(3)
Ben R.
A+ for preparing local ingredients well. We enjoyed the hog fish, crab cakes, key lime freeze and sweet tea. The fried lobster bites were okay, but not as good as plain lobster with butter. Service was excellent although there were only a few other people there at the time. We save 5 stars for mind blowing experiences, but this place gets a solid 4 stars for good food representative of the local ingredients.
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Rachael W.
I thought the food was okay, but overpriced. Service wasn't that great either. The conch salad was rubbery. Be careful because they include the tip on the bill, if we didn't notice that she would have gotten a $15 tip. On the other hand, I thought the key lime pie was delicious. But nothing out of the ordinary.
(3)
Dann W.
Best breakfast ever in Key Largo!
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Jenifer N.
Went here on a Saturday morning around 11am, there was not a line and actually there were tables open and seats at the counter - total score! They have specials, which come with a complimentary glass of champagne or a mimosa - another score! The champagne was actually decent. I ordered the omelet special with spinach, tomatoes, and bacon and hashbrown casserole as my side. Was yummy! Hashbrown casserole was different, (more creamy almost like potato au gratin with shredded potatoes instead of sliced) but still yummy. My boyfriend ordered the walnut waffle, which was superb - equally fluffy and crispy with good flavor! Great, eclectic place! I did order a blood mary, which not the best I've ever had nor the worst but tasted more like cocktail sauce with vodka. I added some tabasco and that helped a bit! Of course we got the free key lime freeze, which I'm still scratching my head at and wondering what makes it so famous... tastes just like a key lime milkshake to me. I was expecting graham cracker pie crust mixed in it, which would have made it amazing in my eyes. The key lime pie, however, was delicious. Suggestion, if the pie comes out frozen let it sit for a few minutes... the creaminess of the pie really comes out then! I also love that they use cool whip and not whipped cream. Don't get me wrong, I love homemade whipped cream but key lime is already rich enough! I will definitely hit this place up next time I'm in the Keys. Also, service was tad slow, but the staff is super friendly!
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Josie L.
What a great find. Going to Key Largo was so worth it after going to Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. Thanks yelpers! Service was friendly and attentive. Couch soup was ordered. It was ok. Crab cakes were the best I've tasted. It had a lot of crabs and it only cost me $10. That's very resonable. My friend ordered Southwest style hog fish. We never had hog fish befoer. It was delicioius. The fish was light and somewhat flaky. The salsa was nice and spicy but not overly spicy. It had a good heat. Got free Key Lime shake. It was yummy. Then, we closed out the meal with Key Lime pie. Yum! I must say it's the best we had. The pie wasn't overly sweet and had a good taste of lime.
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Jacqueline B.
I am a fan! We ate at this place 3 times during our visit to the Keys. It was that good! Don't be put off by the exterior! We've been missing out for years because of it! I definitely recommend the Goat Cheese Omelette for breakfast. While we were there, the Champagne breakast included a free Mimosa. For lunch, try the Grilled Whaler.
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Lori M.
We stopped in here a couple of nights ago while staying in Tavernier. Mrs. Mac's Kitchen is terrific. My 12-year-old son tried Mahi Mahi for the first time and loved it. I'm not a seafood eater, but the Jamaican Jerk chicken was tasty. I don't recall what my husband had but he was pretty happy with it. The Key Lime pie was also very good, not too tart and not too sweet. The service was friendly and fast, and the decor is casual and relaxing. Definitely worth a stop in your Keys travels!
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Steve M.
Great island restaurant. Ambience screams the Keys. We had breakfast but will be back for dinner. Staff offered great Keys sightseeing ideas too.
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muamer h.
5 stars for food quality and business smarts. they are not re inventing a wheel here but serving well cooked simple seafood that is super fresh and speaks for itself. the restaurant is in tropical paradise and they are using their surrounding to their advantage. all is fresh and delicious.
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Lis M.
You MUST STOP HERE if you're in Isla Morada. I'd like to start by saying, that YES...they do have delicious Key Lime Pie...and for an extra couple of bucks they'll even pack it for you in a special container that will keep their whole $13 pie cold on the drive home to Miami. As far as everything else, their crab cakes and fried oyster strips were pretty delish. The large portions came in baskets surrounded by fries and coleslaw and it was decently priced at around $9 bucks. Their menu seemed to offer something for everyone (i.e. your standard hamburger), so don't think you'll just be limited to seafood. The service was friendly,the vibe was really relaxed and they had kitchy things (i.e.birds made out of coke cans) hanging all over the place. I will come back here the next time i'm around.
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Tatil S.
They had the best crab cake I've ever had and the two patties were quite large. Blackened yellow fin tuna was pretty good. It was our first key lime pie, so I cannot compare to others. It tasted OK. I liked their key lime freeze better. Not great, but pretty good overall.
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Kobie J.
Absolutely delicious. We went on a recommendation from a family member. Nothing about it seemed special...but the food.....wow! 5 stars and affordable!
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Ben M.
Friendly service, odd levels of kitchy and the food was ok. Overcooked eggs, bacon and a cold dining room sort of wrecked this one for us. The service and the Orange Juice saved the meal.
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J W.
Dolphin meat was super dry and bland-- almost like they forgot to season it. Alligator fritter were super salty. Key Lime freeze was super sweet. I will not be back.
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Sara W.
Delicious food. We actually ate here twice while in Key Largo, for breakfast and lunch a few days apart. Everything was delish. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in the Keys. Small seating/parking areas, but we didn't have a problem getting a spot or table, even during the morning rush.
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Isaac D.
Excellent items: 1) Prime Rib (with roll, baked potato & Salad) 2) Key Lime Milkshake 3) Chicken fingers which appeared to have been breaded in house, not like the typical boring chicken fingers at most restaurants.
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Alice S.
We came here on a recommendation from a friend, and I wanted to love this place, I really did. The thousands of license plates lining the walls and the handmade soda can airplanes were so adorable, but the food not so much. We had a fish dip for an app, which is best described as a mix of "meh" and "meow meow." Our entrees were just ok. Our server was so sweet and attentive, but at the end of the day the food just didn't cut it. Maybe we visited on an off day, but I don't plan on stopping by any time soon. My apologies, Mrs. Mac.
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Cheryl L.
This review is for their newest location, further south in the middle (old pizza hut building). My husband & I have been to the old location on numerous Friday nights for their fish specials, normally hogfish or wahoo. We were anticipating the same usual fare on this night. We normally get the Hogfish sandwich or basket. The opening of the new location was a much needed update. The old location was very small. At 6:30, there was a 20 minute wait for tables so we decided to sit at the bar. I ordered the Fish sandwich with an upgrade to Hogfish & my husband ordered a broiled platter of fish, scallops & shrimp with a Hogfish upgrade. After a 30 minute wait for our food, our entrees finally arrived along with my husband's caesar salad. We were okay with the salad coming with the meal although we sat there with nothing for 30 minutes beforehand. My Hogfish sandwich was huge and looked great but my husband's plate looked like it was lacking in the portion category. His broiled platter consisted of 4 small scallops, 5 small pieces of shrimp, a card deck size fillet of Hogfish & a baked potato. His entree was so bland that it was like being served a hospital restricted diet. No seasoning except for a few splashes of paprika not even lemon or butter & the price was $21.95 ($18.95 + $3.00)! There's a $3.00 upgrade for Hogfish which used to be $2.00. Needless to say, the entrees were not hot but we were starving already. My husband ate his potato & we ended up splitting my Hogfish sandwich! The sandwiches have always been consistently good! We took the rest of the seafood platter home to be doctored up but ended up feeding eat to our cats. We are locals here & regulars at the old location. I would recommend the sandwiches, salads, & prime rib. I don't care for the new location nor the high new prices! Not a fancy enough place to demand the high dinner prices for the small portions you receive. We will be going back to the old location for the keyz atmosphere & hopefully not the same menu.
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Stephen A.
Dinner was fabulous! The key lime pie was great! Service was good a little off but nothing real bad. Dinner was a little pricey for what it was but it was still very very good.
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Chris S.
Checked it out on the advice of a good friend - would definitely go back. Funky decor (self proclaimed largest license plate collection that side of the Mississippi), quick service, reasonable prices, super casual (open toed shoes might have you feeling overdressed) and righteous key lime pie. I had fish of the day TJ (I think) style. Huge portion, grilled, topped with a tomato, onion and cilantro mixture - delish. Wifey had crab cakes which were also good. Night manager also came by to check on us which was a nice touch and all to infrequent these days. Worth a visit if you're in Key Largo!
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Carlos L.
Food is awesome! good prices, good portions, everything i have had has been fresh and great, service is ok. Homemade for sure, great selection
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Joel S.
The appetizer, Alligator tenders were great, the Hog fish blackened was excellent & the Magaritas were tasty. Both the Key Lime pie & the Key Lime Freeze were superb! You must eat here if you are within 30 miles of their 2 spiffy locations!
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Michael S.
The last time I was here they did not have air-conditioning. I am not saying that as a criticism, it has just been a long time. We stopped on our way to Islamorada for a snack. We had the conch chowder and the conch salad which would become a theme for this trip, we would try out all the conch chowders and salads. The key lime pie was excellent, not too tart but still tart, not too gooey or too solid encased in a good graham cracker shell. The conch salad was very good. Good quantity of nicely diced conch, correct vegetables and a good kick from the spice. The conch chowder, on the other hand, was too thick and was lacking in the conch department. They have a great selection of beer and wine. The service is very proficient and everyone is nice. We will be going back to try lots of other stuff.
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Mariah M.
We went for lunch. Ordered 2 fish sandwiches. They were huge and really good. The Key Lime Pie was AMAZING and so was the chili. I could eat an entire pot of that chili!
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Candice C.
Went to Mrs. Mac's with my boyfriend and his parents. We all had the 3 seafood option with Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna (although the 3rd fish of the day was supposed to be hogfish). The salads and sides were good, as was my boyfriend's fish, which he ordered grilled. My mistake was in ordering my fish blackened. It basically tasted like someone had dumped a shaker of salt on it. Had to scrape the "seasoning" off and it pretty much ruined the flavor of the fish. I've heard from friends that some of their other dishes are good, but I won't ever order anything blackened from there again.
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Pamela M.
Stopped in here on our way to Key West, awesome crab cakes, great iced tea and lemonade (bottomless although you'll probably never make it through the first glass, lol). Key Lime pie really good. The atmosphere of the place is one of the main reasons to go, a great stop-in filled with locals, you can tell it's loved by everyone in the neighborhood. I will definitely be coming back the next time I visit Key West!
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Len B.
We stopped in to try the key lime pie and famous key lime freeze. this place had are #1 favorite key lime pie out of the entire trip. ( we had 10 pies on our vacation) the key lime freeze was delicious one of the best things I've ever drank. i wish we could have had the chance to eat there. I'm sure there food must be delicious too.
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Malisha-missy S.
Great food and the prices are very low for what you are getting!!! Will be going back!
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J M.
There are 2 mac kitchens. We must have been in the wrong one. We were in the one in the middle of the road. Skip it. The waitress recommended the crab cakes...i am not sure i saw crab, just lots of bread! My baked sweet potato was way under cooked. The waitress forgot to bring the salads and when they came the tomato was green. My dining companion got the 3 fish dish. This was a good strategy because 2 of the 3 were properly cooked. And we sat outside because inside was cold and noisy. Outside was cold and noisy from the traffic and biting bugs added to the experience.
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Gloria A.
Okay. Everyone raves about this place but my experience was just okay. I will admit that the only thing I loved was the garden salad because of their specialty garlic dressing. It was very tasty. My husband ordered the fried oysters and had expected to have good sized ones. He had fond memories of them in the South. To his surprise, they were micro-sized. Basically all bread and no oyster. I ordered the hogfish specialty and while it was a large dish, I was not impressed with it. It appeared slightly greasy from being pan fried. The other issue was that I had assumed that the special was priced around the average of the other food items. I was shocked when I saw the bill. It was $25. Not really worth that price. I should have asked when the waitress pushed the wonderful special. I was the idiot for not asking how much first. Lesson learned. Anyhow, would have been better off ordering the burgers which appeared very large and decently prepared. Others in the restaurant appeared happy with them. The waitress did offer a dessert on the house for the micro-sized oysters but I think we would have preferred having it taken off the bill. We were just too tired in the evening to make it an issue.
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Bee C.
If you visit you must try the key lime pie! Absolutely delicious!
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Loryn J. M.
We look forward to stopping by on our trip from Miami to Key West and back. Food is great and save room for the key lime pie!
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Kenny R.
Showed up late with a rather large party. We were treated wonderfully. Service was on point. The waitress took time to explain the menu and answer all questions. The food was very good. We normally order food and then taste each others food. So we can say that all the food was good. The Key Lime Pie was excellent. Not too sweet and not too tart. We ordered an entire pie when we left. Experience was very pleasant food was great and price was very reasonable. Go there recommend it.
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Sarah D.
I thought it was pretty good, but I am still a little confused as to why people are over the moon. It wasn't a bad meal, it just wasn't memorable for me. I prefer things a little less greasy, so maybe that's my hang-up. However, they do have a great Key Lime Pie.
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Liana S.
Go for the fresh fish! Very local place, very busy during Sat lunch. I had the fish and shrimp basket with fresh hogfish substituted for the dolphin which is the fish normally used for the dish ($2 extra). Chips are ok, basically taste and texture of a french fry in the shape of a small chip. The soda comes in cans instead of a soda gun which is a big plus for me (yes, it matters!!!) Didn't try the dessert but key lime freeze is the specialty of the house. Prices are very reasonable, lunch for 3 came to $40
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Ryan W.
This is a great little spot in Key Largo that I hit with a friend along our drive to Key West. My father had tipped me off from his recent trip through the Florida Keys. When you park, you cannot miss the shark! I love things like that. Be sure to take a camera. I remember eating the alien chili (now just called chili?) and a frozen key lime pie. My friend had one of the flying saucers. Everything was delicious. I later came to find out that this place is one of the highest rated places to eat in the area. Be sure to check it out if you are driving through. If you are visiting Key Largo, you will end up there because there is nowhere else to go and very little to do. Go to Key West!
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JM S.
I am reviewing the NEW Mrs. Mac's (on the left side as you are heading south). Before I begin, I will say that the restaurant manager said it was their "soft opening". But then again, their server said they had been open for two weeks. So who knows. Either way, the kinks that I experienced are easily fixable. The restaurant manager knows what she is doing, I think the staff just lacked training. The short version: we visited last night and wound up spending a solid hour in the restaurant (40 minutes at the table)...with nothing but a messed up drink order,the key lime freeze, and lukewarm (meh) chowder to show for it. NOTE: THE KEY LIME FREEZE was utterly amazing and wonderful. We highly recommend it. For the rest, read on: 1. I ordered a martini drink special they had listed on their menu. It was on their menu on a short list of about 7 martinis, so I assumed the bartenders knew how to make it. I was wrong. Worse, the bartender flat out ignored the restaurant manager when the manager told her to use the drink recipe. It was horrible. The restaurant manager offered to replace the drink for free. 2. The server was an airhead. I have waited tables for many years. This girl was new and clueless. Two different menus, it took her (no joke) 15 minutes and 3 trips to / from the table to sort out which menu was the right one. We finally order. and then we waited. And waited. And waited. No server appeared. We waited some more. Finally the server appears and says "Um, it's coming, I promise". She high-tails it back to the kitchen and comes back with our soup...which was luke-warm chowder and says the rest is coming. She promises. At that point we had been there far too long. We left and went to Evelyns. Which we LOVED (but be prepared, totally different menu/cuisine).
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judy n.
we stopped here, b/c our friend told us the Key Lime Pie was "to die for".... so we made the stop on the way down to the keys.... The atmosphere is that of a diner that locals frequent... there are lots of random license plates on the walls that serve as the decor to give it some unique flavor... Yummy Dishes: - the Chili was GREAT! By far the best i've had in So Flo.... Ok Dishes: - The Conch chowder was ok. very tomato-ey - which is good but a bit too acidic for me. but it was a fave of one of the girls in our group. - Ahi Tuna Salad - the dressing was great with the salad, and the SEared Ahi was yummy as well. Not So Much: - The Fish Dip - was just that - it was like a tuna salad dip with crackers. random. expensive, and very not worth it. It was noted to be "award winning" but we weren't sure what award it won, after trying it. (sorry!) with all that said... we didn't get to try the key lime b/c we were too full ...perhaps next time... (We were going to take a slice of key lime pie to go, but they don't do just slices... and whole pies are 15 dollars MORE if you want to take it to go, vs if u were to order a pie for your table.... )
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Tedd S.
We phoned Mrs. Mac's to see if they were dog friendly. They responded "yes" - with outside seating. The thermometer was flirting with 100 degrees but we were hungry after a day of snorkeling, so we braved the heat. The outside appearance is much like that of a dairy-isle that's been retrofitted...Mrs. Mac's has a very small outside patio with plastic chairs and tables with little box fans screwed to the rafters that blow directly down on your table - nice :0) We were greeted immediately and started with the drink special, Bloody Mary's YEA! Unfortunately, one in the party was Vegan and as I took the first drink I stopped her and said "it has Clamato juice in it!" No- biggie...I had TWO Bloody Mary's! I ordered the Mahi parmesan sandwich and cole slaw. The fish in the sub-like sandwich was dynamite. We all wanted to try the Key Lime Freeze's and afterward, wished we hadn't. They arrived in big milkshake containers and the Key Lime flavoring quickly overwhelmed my taste buds...but, they were very good. Service was great, despite being handled by a group of tweenagers. I understand Mrs. Mac's does an awesome brunch...but they're closed on Sunday's. Overall, I will make Mrs. Mac's one of my fav go-to's in the area.
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Annie A.
Super kitschy, the food was okay. We had a party of 13 people and everyone ordered burgers and shakes. All of us have heard amazing reviews about their Key Lime Pie and not one person from my party liked it. So disappointing.
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Greg B.
As good as the other reviews say it is. Fried Oysters, Garlic Shrimp, Buffalo Wings, Bar-B-Q Hamburger, Conch Fritters were all delicious. Friendly and fast service was appreciated. Paid $60 plus tip. Some of the best food we ate while visiting the Keys.
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Michele B.
Great place! We came for lunch and key lime pie. We had excellent service from Eddie. Their menu includes a couple of vegetarian sandwiches. I had a portabello pita, which was really good but not on the regular menu, but there is a grilled vegetable sandwich on the regular menu too. Good because vegetarian options around there seem...scarce.
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Katy R.
Best key lime pie I have EVER had. Closed on Sunday - major disappointment.
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Mary K.
GREAT breakfast. The hash brown casserole is amazing!
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Dana B.
Love Mrs Mac's! Best breakfast on the island hands down. Love the hashbrown casserole and the fish and grits are the best. You must stop during any visit to the Keys, you won't be disappointed.
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Nate W.
Staff was very nice, atmosphere was cozy but not very exciting. Most of the food was good, the alligator especially so. The tuna was not fresh and pretty oily, I wouldn't get it again, but I've made that mistake in the keys before and should know better. I would go back, it was a pleasant experience.
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Chris B.
This place has, hands down, the best service I've ever experienced. The server was really cool and he was "Johnny on the spot" for all of our dining needs. There was this kid that looked like he was about 13 doing the busing and filling waters and he never missed a beat. We couldn't phase him. The locals say that Mrs. Mac's has the best Key Lime Pie and I think I agree, although I don't have much to compare it too. I recommend the stuffed Mahi Mahi dinner and the Key West Ale. Both are local.
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Elsie C.
Awesome place! Go here! Highly recommend the alligator fritters. Went here twice while on vacay in the keys. Customer service was top notch the first time! Second time different waitress, different experience. Would've given more stars if second waitress was as good as first! The key lime freeze is yummy! Don't forget the shark in the back lot! Love quirky stuff!
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Leah S.
It was good. We tried the chili, which was very simple but also tasted very homemade. I had a sandwich with blackened dolphin, thousand island, and swiss on grilled wheat bread, which was quite tasty and large enough that I saved half of it. For $.50 extra, the sweet potatoes fries were yummy but I kind of wish I had gotten the fried veggies instead. My partner in food crime got a pork carnitas wrap special which was also seriously large. To conclude, the food was good and certainly large enough in portion sizes. And I will have forgotten about it within a couple of days.
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George C.
We just love this place. It's a fun place to catch a meal. The food and service are excellent. This time we enjoyed the Catch of the Day Blackened Sub, Ahi tuna Salad, and a piece of the wonderful Key Lime Pie.
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Nancy O.
Went there for breakfast and what stood out to me the most was the hashbrown casserole. It was delicious and creamy and awesomeness. I wish they didn't call it hashbrowns because that almost gives it a negative connotation. The service and ambience was also great. Everyone left happy. Will definitely come back.
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Rob H.
Not a bad little place at all. I had the blackened hog fish which was absolutely delicious. I also had some alligator tail, which was awesome because I hate the Gators. GO CANES!! Anyway, the only thing that was not up to par was the Key Lime Pie. It wasn't very good. It tasted like it was frozen. All in all this place is pretty good. I would have to try more dishes to make a better evaluation but judging on just one visit, I give it a definite thumbs up. I definitely recommend that hog fish. It is really, really good. It's totally worth a visit just for that. Lastly, the service was great. I forgot the girl's name that took care of us but she was young but so friendly and helpful. She's really one of the best waitresses that I've ever come across.
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Jennifer C.
Recommended by a friend I headed out on a Tuesday. It was packed around lunch time yes on a Tuesday. I walked in and due to limited available seat I opted for the bar. As I looked around the place was covered in spacialty license plates from all over the country. The place is small in itself and definitely screams keys. It was a hot day so I had what they called a saucers AKA a Pits sandwich. The California Bird It was the most delicious thing to have on a hot day with cottage fries perfect.Turkey, bacon, cheese and the other usual sandwhich stuff plus something a little extra tjheir house vinagerette......nom nom nom! It was awesome plus if you want you can buy some to take home. They asked if i wanted key lime pie if i hadnt pigged out and ate everything on my plate I might have. I ended up being so pleased with the place I went back that night before heading home to homestead :)
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Mary lee r.
We went to Mrs. Macs for lunch partly based on the menu online: found out that the grilled tuna on spinach salad was not 8.95 as advertised on line but 12.95, a huge hike. We were told that there was a disclaimer on the website stating prices subject to increase- we never found a disclaimer and in any case a 50% jump is unheard of. We then had the conch chowder bowl, delicious tomatoes and seasoning but there was not one full tsp of conch in the bowl size. Sweet potato fries were good. Expensive is right and disappointing.
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Ash B.
Was here for brunch. They have a decent choice of vegetarian options which was good. Ordered a veggie pita sandwich with the house dressing which was good and hubby ordered a veggie omelette which he said was also good. The waitresses are very friendly. The Key lime freeze was just amazing. A freeze is some sort of a cross between an ice cream and a smoothie - the one they have here is just awesome. They were nice enough to offer me a replacement key lime freeze when I walked out of the restaurant without my to-go key lime freeze. Would go back here
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Stefani T.
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen, What happened??? It was not like I remember! I ordered the crab cakes (which I always get) and I was let down. The hand cut waffle fries are now frozen and below average taste. The crab cakes were O.K. I remember big chucks of crab. The guy who clears the tables asked us about 10 times if we were done, he wanted us to leave so he could clean. I won't be going back any time soon!
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Mary G.
Excellent hog fish and lobster nuggets!
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East Bay R.
There are a lot of reviews of Mrs. Mac's already on Yelp. So I'm not going to repeat much of the information. This roadside diner has character and good food (I liked the hogfish!). Most of the waitresses that I saw on my two visits there didn't seem particularly friendly, but Caitlin, who seems to be newer or new, was very friendly, which made made my visit more pleasant. I'd give her 5 stars! I realized that I made a mistake on my order and wasn't able to change it in time. Nevertheless, Caitlin went to the supervisor, and she allowed me to make the change. Thank you. The Key Lime Freeze deal (free with coupon if a customer spends $10) made coming to Mrs. Mac's all the more enjoyable for me, a lover of smoothies and similar drinks.
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Patrick K.
I found out about this place on yelp, when i was planing our day trip to the Keys from South Beach. After reading all the great reviews I added it to our list and real excited about eating here. This afternoon, when I checked the yelp iPhone app to grab the address to plug into the GPS I noticed they were giving you a free key lime freeze if you spent $15. We were going here regardless, but this seemed like a nice bonus. Score right? Wrong! We stopped in for lunch and things immediately got off to a rocky start. On the yelp iPhone app listing for this place it says "free key lime freeze with $15.00 in house purchase. One per person." I mentioned that to the waitress and she asked if I'd printed out a coupon. Umm.. what? The iPhone app says nothing about a coupon and its not even possible to print something out from the app as far as I know. But she was insistent that no coupon meant no free freeze. I suppose I could have pushed and demanded to see a manager, but I figured why should I have to? We pondered leaving but were tired and decided to stick around. At this point, after reading two paragraphs I'm sure you are thinking I made an error giving this place 4 stars. I did not. Why? Because, despite the major customer service blunder, the food at this place is fan-freaking-tastic. I'm talking one of the best meals I've had. First of all, the key lime freeze (which we still ordered)? Amazing. You'll find nothing like it anywhere else. Our group also had an outstanding chocolate shake as well. But now, let's move on to the real star--the food. Calamari to start was perfectly prepared. Tender, tasty fish (not chewy at all) with crispy batter. Yummy! For our main the wife had the fish basket with fries and I had the shrimp basket. Both were phenomenal. The fish was perfect--it was tender, juicy, and flavorful, while the breading had the perfect crispiness. It takes a lot of skill to get it done that way and they clearly have it down. I've eaten at some of the best restaurants on earth, and I can honestly say that this was one of the best meals I've ever had. Just awesome. So ratings breakdown? Normally, for a major customer service error like the faux free freeze I'd give a place at most 3 stars, regardless of how good the good was. Usually it would be closer to two. But the food here is so good that, absent that issue, five stars would not be enough to show how great it was. And honestly, after the initial snafu the waitress did her best to keep us happy (waters refilled, perfect pacing of the apps and meals, etc). She even wrapped up a key lime pie for us to take back to Miami (for only an extra $2 they put it in this big plastic box with a freezer pack to keep it frozen). And it honestly wasn't her fault for the coupon issue. Either the ad isn't being honored as written (which would be hugely disappointing) or they need to provide better training to their staff regarding how the specials work. Ultimately, the food was just so good that the freeze fake out was reduced to a minor annoyance, and the end result is I'm giving them 4 stars. UPDATE: I got an e-mail from the owner apologizing for the mix-up with the yelp offer and indicating that she had begun retraining her staff with regard to these electronic offers. Definitely a great customer service response!! And prompt--got the e-mail the very morning after posting my review. (3/15/2011).
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Keith H.
Awesome! Cracked conch app, then you move on to the hogfish. Best place in Largo, don't go anywhere else. Period.
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Frank D.
Food is good, place is pleasant as is the staff.....but.....without question the slowest kitchen in Key Largo and it's not the first time . 45 minutes to wait for breakfast is simply too long. Good, but not worth the wait.
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Kim M.
This was a good surprise. Probably 3 stars plus the extra because it was so much better than I expected. Prices a little higher than I expect but it is a tourist area. We went on a weeknight around 7 and sat outside (15 m wait for inside). We were close to the highway and road dust but thrilled to be seated as we were very hungry. Service and atmosphere were good for this casual diner. The menu looked fantastic for a diner with many fish and seafood options. The kids had children's meals - grilled cheese and hamburgers with fries. I don't eat hamburger but those who tried it said it was very good. The fries were real potatoes sliced then fried and called cottage fries. The dinners included a very small ice cream cone. I had a cup of conch chowder. It was good but mostly canned tomatoes and very few pieces of conch. Mr. Kim had chicken wings that were perfectly cooked, meaty and had a really nice complexity to the spicy sauce - maybe a bit of ginger? Orange juice? Subtle. $2 special for Yingling black and tans were a nice treat too. The key lime pie was good - not too fluffy, real whipped cream, light yellow green.
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John N.
Went for a dinner during the low season. The service was good and the second location was spacious and clean. I had the coconut crusted hogfish. It was a large portion but was slightly overcooked on one side. Regardless it was a tasty dinner. The steamed vegetables were clearly frozen veggies and were very bland. Safe bet for dining but not spectacular.
(3)
Eleanor M.
The best Key Lime Pie in the keys. We tried many other places just to compare. Mrs. Mac's is the BEST.
(5)
Eric B.
Friendly, well priced, excellent food. I had the cheesesteak and it was great. Thanks, Paula.
(5)
HARMONY R.
Crab cakes were wonderful, the fish rueben was great. The fritos app was good too! The key lime pie was off the chain!
(4)
David C.
We stopped in for breakfast and everything others said was true. They have fresh OJ and the coffee was good. The hashbrown casserole was unique and delicious. Even the scrambled eggs were better than usual and I don't know why.
(4)
Jeff R.
I used to eat here two or three times a week and never got tired of it. Try the conch salad and the california bird with one of the big glasses of iced tea. The conch chowder is also fine and they also have some of the best chili cheese fry plates ever. They are usually packed for lunch and dinner, so stop in mid-afternoon when it is less crowded. It also looks like a dumpy shack, but often those run-down roadside places are the best. We stop in at least once on every Keys trip.
(5)
Christopher P.
Great spot for breakfast if your driving from Miami to Key West. Always friendly service and well prepared breakfast offerings. Wished I had tried either the coconut waffles or the stone crab egg special, but opted instead for the tried and true french toast. Well prepared, tasty and hit the spot. I would be a regular if it was any where near my neighborhood. You know you are no longer in Miami when you stop at Mrs. Mac's. It's a great welcome into the laid back and friendly environment of the Florida Keys
(4)
Heather W.
This was pretty good, not excellent, but good quality fish. I ordered the grilled dolphin dinner platter, and it was nice, flavorful fish that tasted fresh and was moist. My entree cost $13.99. My husband had the fish sampler trio, which consisted of tuna, mahi, and wahoo. The mahi and wahoo were perfectly cooked, moist and flavorful like my own entree. Our server had asked him how wanted the tuna prepared, and he answered, "As rare as they'll make it." Apparently that was well-done; the inside wasn't even pink. So the tuna was a disappointment, but the wahoo was excellent. His trio cost $14.99. For dessert, we had the key lime pie for $3.95, and it was quite good, but hard to taste since it was served too cold. The crust was nice and buttery, and I do wish that we could have had the pie served about 10 degrees warmer. My husband had a Cristal beer from Peru, the beer of the month for $2. Service was friendly and prompt, so we had a good experience here. We ate outside, which was nice. Actually deserves 3 1/2 stars, but there is no such option here.
(3)
Cynthia B.
This place was next to our rooms at Bay Cove. We stopped in here a few times actually because its one the most cost effective, quick and really good food; not to mention their staff. We stopped in for lunch and dinner several times. Tried out their various specials and items from their menu. okay I cant access their website right now. Let me reach into my memory bank and review a couple items. Still on the Cuban kick tried their very last special of the day of a Cuban sandwich. Oh yum when done well is so yummy, perfect amount of mustard, cheese, pickle and meat; plus crispy bread. Another lunch I had was their philly sand but no peppers, mushrooms instead. For dinner I had their huge skirt steak, black beans, salad. Thank gosh I was diving that week b/c I think I ate at least 20oz of beef, cooked to a perfect temp of med rare.
(5)
Cliff O.
Hands down the best food in the Keys. The chili is 5 star, order it with cheese. But the real star? The key lime pie. You have to order it. We came to Key Largo for the sun and beach. Next time we are coming to Key Largo for Mrs. Mac's.
(5)
Lovey J.
Great Fish Sandwich & Best Key Lime Pie Ever!!! A must if you're visiting Key Largo!!
(5)
matt f.
This is a roadside diner type place. It is reasonable priced and has good food. Not fine dining but a good lunch stop. I had the fried zucchini strips and vegetable strips. I also grouper sandwich and key lime pie. All were good. I liked the atmosphere and the service was attentive and friendly. So if your looking for a good meal at a reasonable price check it out.
(4)
George G.
Went to Key West a few years ago and posting this review now as I have given a fellow colleague at work a recommendation to go here. Really great homemade cooking which is affordable. Atmosphere includes old license plates nailed everywhere to the walls which is different and welcoming. Remember stopping by here twice on my trip and deciding this was the best restaurant we had tried. Highly recommend the Fresh Fish Trio (Blackened) as this was the best seafood meal I have ever had. Look forward to coming back to the keys and stopping by Mrs Mac's Kitchen again.
(5)
Michelle R.
After reading, we got a pie to enter into a taste test amongst our group of 8. Very very disappointed in the pie. Would not ever know it was key lime, tasted like plain custard. Did we just hit a bad batch? Maybe they just forgot the lime. Very disappointed for a $16.00 pie.
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Thomas S.
This is Riley....I'm on my bf's phone. Had to go here on a diving trip to key largo. My boyfriend reccomended the place to me. We went for key lime pie and it was good but small. The key lime freeze is great! Then we went back for lunch. Delicious :). Highly reccommend!!!
(5)
Charm C.
Read the recent reviews on the key lime pie so decided to stop in for a mid-afternoon snack. Cute vibe inside with lots of license plates lining the wall. I sat at the bar to have the pie, made famous by Cosmo '04 magazine according to the menu. The pie was very goodd - graham cracker crust not too sweet, filling appropriately tart - but it arrived FROZEN. I know the pie is usually stored frozen but figured that a slice ready to serve would not be so cold. The back of the crust actually could not be pierced with a fork. Moral of the story: order the pie well in advance and let it warm up.
(3)
Dan L.
Very friendly service. The food was to die for with an amazing yellowtail snapper. They have the best key lime pie in the Keys with home made whipped cream on top. We went there for dinner and had to go back a couple days later for lunch as we were driving back out of the Keys.
(5)
Alicia M.
BEST key lime pie ever. Pita sandwich was good too (saucer)!
(5)
Monica A.
Not impressed at all. Wahoo was rubbery, had to cut with a steak knife. Grilled yellowtail was fine. Key lime pie was not completely defrosted. Overall was just average. Service was good though.
(1)
Terrie M.
Layla (the waitress) hooked us up on the blackened hogfish with guacamole and pico. AMAZING! Then she pushed me over the food gasm edge with the key lime pie. Don't enter or leave the keys without stopping here!
(5)
Drea H.
Key lime pie really was the best we had. We stopped in twice it was so good. Had the daily fish special sandwich which was very fresh and tasty. Service was excellent and prices were really reasonable - especially after key west.
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Adam A.
We've been in the keys for 3 days and have been here twice. The rj style and fried hogfish, blackened fish sandwich, veggie saucer, key lime pie, and key lime freeze were all delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. We mentioned the yelp deal and got the freeze for free :)
(5)
Gary S.
It is ok. Not much more then that. The Chili is featured often and simply not that great. You are better off going to Hobo's or Doc's just north of there. I had the skirt steak and it was bland as hospital food. Not a big fan. Better places to spend your money.
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Nim K.
Went to Mrs. Mac's Kitchen on our way from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West. We had the conch chowder, lobster bites, southwest yellowtail and T.J. wahoo. All of the food was very good but the southwest yellowtail was my favorite. None of us were big key lime people but felt that we should try it. We LOVED it! My toddler loved the decor of license plates covering the walls. The staff was also very friendly. Overall, Mrs. Mac's kitchen was really good food at reasonable prices.
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Liz S.
Sorry to say I was disappointed. The reviews were so good but both the shrimp and crab cakes were marginal and pretty bland. Could not even eat the fries as they were cold. Service was ok.
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Soma K.
Went to Mrs. Macs based on the reviews on yelp and I am really glad we did! Had lunch on our way to key west and really enjoyed it! The waitress was very helpful and we ended up ordering off the part of the menu that had all their specialties. The conch salad was great - light, refreshing and a little spicy, loved it!! I had the crab cakes, there were two of them and they were full of crab and big! My husband had dolphin fin (which we have never had) which was covered in a tomato sauce and serves with rice and beans which were all very good. Then to finish, it had to be the key lime pie which was the best we had the entire time in the keys! Great little place and tons of atmosphere... glad we looked on yelp!
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Grace C.
Great key lime freeze and key lime pie is a must Had the alligator tail and crab cake. Crab cake was mediocre. Alligator tail is ok nothing to write bout. Simple fried and dipped in buffalo wing hot sauce customer service was great and attentive
(4)Eric K.
Hands down the best service/staff we experienced in the upper keys. The staff is courteous, informed on the menu and eager to please. The food was top notch. Bloody Mary's were exactly as I like them, the blackened chicken was perfectly prepared. The decor was kitschy but cool. They know what they are and do it really well......oh rumor has it the key lime pie is good too! :) we'll be back!
(4)Sarah P.
This place was so great! The Texas Benedict was one of the best Benedicts I've ever had. The service was superb, also. I would highly recommend this place!
(4)C A.
Great food, authentic Keys atmosphere. Have been coming here for years. Never been disappointed with any of the dishes. Deserts are great as well. They've stayed true to their service, quality, and success despite their popularity, which is refreshing. A must visit while in Key Largo.
(5)Nicole S.
The food here is pretty good. Prices are fairly reasonable. Wait staff could be more friendly/knowledgable. My friend and I and his mom drove down from Hollywood for the afternoon. The key lime freeze was yummy and the key lime pie was good too, but hers is better! ;)
(4)Adalberto M.
Finally visited the famous "Mrs. Mac's Kitchen" (the original one) to have a nice breakfast. The place was packed but was able to be seated immediately outside. After a few minutes we received our menus and placed our orders. I see a common thread on reviews "slow service", which we also witnessed. BUT, come on - you're in the keys. If you're in a rush you probably don't belong here... Anyway, 2 egg plate with a side of bacon and their homemade hashbrown casserole for the Mrs. The casserole - OMG. I could have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I had one of their specials, "Belgian Waffle with walnuts imbedded in the batter". This special came with a glass of champange for $6.95. A bargain for the wallet and the tummy! Very good!! Overall the place is good. My only drawback is their coffee. It really tastes bad, to the point I just couldn't drink it. So - it meant more champagne lol.
(4)Helen H.
Crab cakes are great! I loved the Aioli mustard sauce. I would have given Five stars but twice my husband order was wrong. 1st sweetened tea supposed to be unsweetened tea then onions on a no onion cheese steak. He did like it a lot though Now, I have to tell when we walked in restaurant it was almost empty at 12:09 pm. When we got our food every table was taken and there was a line out door! Key lime pie is not tart but a MUST!
(4)Kelly D.
Delicious food and friendly staff. I had a Belgian waffle with chocolate chips, a special, served with a complimentary mimosa. My friends both had the veggie omelette and they were both happy with their choice.
(5)Kimberly K.
I LA LA LA LA LOOOOOOVE THIS PLACE! I absolutely can't wait to come back to the keys and dine here!! I wanted to get some GOOD key lime pie at a restaurant or cafe, not go to a cafe and have them serve me something average that tasted store bought from publix or something. So the people who worked at Captain Slate's (the place I snorkeled at prior to eating at mrs mac) suggested Livio and I to try this place. There's two Mrs Mac, the original which is a small diner type feel and a new bigger one. Siri directed us to the newer one, which isn't far from the original anyway. It looked soooo cute! The outside a painted in pastel pink, blues, and yellows. The inside is decked out in a adorable decors such as a large mermaid by the door. It felt like one of those cute old people homes you visit who invests in thrifting for home decors. We started off with a key lime freeze. THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST MILKSHAKE IVE EVER HAD!!! It's an intense explosion of key lime flavor which you'd never expect and it's in the form of a milk shake. Oh my lawd, it's also HUGE! Think of a large mc Donald's cup... Yeah... It's like THAT big! I honestly wished I had ordered my own instead of sharing one with Livio regardless of how large it is. Everyone CAN NOT leave mrs mac without trying their key lime freeze!! Then we shared a crab cake appetizer. It comes with two large crab cakes about the size of the palm of the hand belonging to a petite person, with honey Dijon mustard drizzled on top. There was just enough mustard to scrap off the plate for each bite I took of my crab cake because it paired SO FANTASTICLY! This crab cake was so fresh and tender, honestly one of the best I've had. We ordered the garlic chili sauce alligator and a southwestern blackened mahi mahi to share. I've never had alligator before so this was my first... I was excited but unfortunately discovered I'm not fond of alligator. It's an acquired taste... The texture is chewy and a little fishy. Idk how to explain the taste, Livio loved it though. I must admit, the garlic chili sauce was great! :) The southwestern blackened mahi mahi was perfected down to a science. It's a large filet that's blackened just right, not too much so it doesn't have a burned taste but just enough for that smokey peppery ness, hehe. The "southwestern" part means the mahi mahi is topped with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and guac. I personally would never think of having my fish like this but I was feeling adventurous and decided why the hell not? SPRUCE UP MY SEAFOOD AND SHOW ME WHAT CHA GOT! I was not disappointed!! Since mahi mahi doesn't have a strong fishy taste, the guac balanced it out just right and the cheese only proved to me that cheese goes great on just about anything haha! Also, the fish to topping ratio was on point. It was very well worth it for ONLY $12! If you were to order it just blackened, it was $10. AAAND it comes with a fresh roll with REAL butter on the side, and rice and black beans. Such a great deal! I even had leftovers to take home. Usually, leftover fish doesn't taste that good the following day.. NOT MRS MAC'S!! My mahi mahi was so dang fresh that it only tasted JUST AS MARVELOUS the next day because it's been soaking in the sauce that I poured from the plate into my To-go box. So of course we HAD to finish with a key lime pie hehe, our initial reason for giving mrs mac a whirl. It was flawless. Not too tangy, the whip cream wasn't too fatty and there was enough on top to go with each bite of pie. Still, the key lime freeze is my favorite. I am now going through a key lime pie phase and want to try every key lime product I can haha. The great thing about all this food was that it did not taste or feel fatty at all... It was just a really healthy meal! Mrs mac was the perfect way to end my aquatic adventure in key largo and I can not wait to come back!
(5)Kreig H.
We had lunch at Mrs Macs Kitchen while on vacation. Service is excellent and portions are very large.
(3)Kevin U.
Busy place but service still great. Clean tables and utensils. Burger cooked a perfect medium. Coleslaw was very tasty. Lots of atmosphere. Key lime pie was awesome. Just right on the tartness. Chicken fingers were well breaded and seasoned well. Will go back again
(5)Trish D.
We stopped at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen on our way to Marathon for lunch. In April, the weather was mild enough that we could sit outside in front. Our server was awesome and anticipated some of our needs. I had the flying saucer tuna salad (on a pita) and my husband chose the dolphin reuben. We shared a piece of key lime pie. Everything was yummy! We totally recommend this little favorite to anyone!
(5)Valley J.
Okay okay so... I do not like key lime anything but guess what... The waitress told me that if I didn't like it, she'd pay for it. Let me tell you, it was sooooo DELICIOUS that I can't even remember what we had for dinner just before the pie came! Ya it's that good!! I even looked through all the pictures trying to jog my memory of what we ordered, but all that comes to mind was that heaven-in-my-mouth key lime pie!!!! The decor is unique and super artistic. The bathroom sink was my favorite. My girlfriend loathes public restrooms, but I "made" her go in just to take a look bc we'll never see anything else like that again until we come back! The tidal wave chandelier above the hostess is worth mentioning; it's in the pix too. All in all, they exceeded their reputation and earned repeat customers :)
(4)Max K.
Really, really nice staff. Unfortunately, they were overwhelmed with the volume of patrons. On a Monday night at 6:30pm, we waited about 30+ minutes for our dinner entrees, AFTER ordering drinks, dinner and finishing our appetizers/salads. (My kids between 5 months and 8 years old were going crazy with the wait.) I ordered the fish of the day fried basket (mahi mahi), and both the fish and fries were completely soggy (meaning the fried exterior of the fish was soft and wet with what seemed like semi-raw batter underneath, and half the fries were undercooked, let alone soggy). I attempted to order two different beers on tap off the menu, and the waitress came back twice with replies of "sorry, we're out". I sent my mahi mahi back and they refunded graciously because of it "not meeting my level of satisfaction." They offered to make something else on the grill, but at that point the rest of my family was ready to call it a night. I'm disappointed because I wanted to like this place after all the positive Yelp reviews and historical significance. The people were really nice, so I would try it again for casual drinks and appetizers during non-peak hours.
(2)Sarah N.
Ohhhhhh....mmmmm....ggg. Excellent service and great food in one cute little location. We left completely satisfied and im one picky patron!! Best key lime pie I've ever had in my life. Blackened shrimp was delish and the house dressing is amazing. Will be back prolly for dinner...tonight!
(5)Tory B.
Tastey, very accommodating. Everything was really good form hamburgers to cheese steak to fish and chips to the trio fish platter cooked to order!! Was really good, low key nice hospitality. We enjoyed it. The Blues!
(5)Addison S.
The food here is not worth the stop. The people are very friendly, and ready to be helpful. All the food is fried and none is fresh. Vegetables came from a can, and French fries were old and cold. Please save yourself and visit someplace better.
(1)Hayley S.
Get. the. peanut butter. pie. It is increddddddible. I had the lobster ravioli and enjoyed it enough. Friend of mine had the pasta primavera and it was really good. This place is definitely a Key Largo staple for a reason. I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but a local told me that this is the best place in Key Largo to get it.
(4)Regina L.
Tried both the old and new location and enjoyed them both. I especially liked the fact that they are pet friendly which is key when traveling with our fur baby. We came here 2x during a visit to Key Largo and what draw us was their Clams Italiano appetizer. It's fresh clam with spinach, artichokes, and bacon and add a squeeze of lime or lemon and it's a hit. Not sure if this is offered regularly but it was offered as a special while we were there. The restaurant is great for groups and also very family friendly.
(4)M. S.
Food is "homestyle." Popular locals' place with generous portions & priced right. Service can be hit or miss. If they are busy and there is a wait, skip eating here as the kitchen cannot keep up. You will be waiting 45+ minutes for your order to be served. It is best to order one of their daily specials at lunch. All of their daily special wraps or sandwiches are tasty and prepared when you order.
(4)Christopher P.
Holy moly! This place was PACKED!!! Even upon arrival, the service was impeccable everyone around the door greeted us saying welcome and with a huge smile. It felt genuine and not forced. After we got to our table our server Shannon, was on top of our table like white on rice, even with a restaurant packed with diners. We ordered the fish dip for starters and it was perfect with a hint of spice. The fish was not dry, and the chips felt like they were fried in house. My partner ordered the scampi combo and I ordered the fish, shrimp and lobster combo. I thought that it was going to be maybe at best one small piece of lobster and a couple shrimps, NOT at all!! I had three large pieces of lobster 10 pieces of shrimp and perfectly grilled fish. My partners scampi was seasoned perfect and the cole slaw was to die for....I hate the way most places do the 'homemade slaw' this one was GREAT!! Of course we finished the meal with a cliche dessert, the key lime pie...this pie was perfect, but so far it hasn't beat my favorite pie at Fish House. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone who comes to Key Largo. Family friendly, amazing service, food so fresh you can taste it. 5 stars all the way!!
(5)Lisa H.
Great food and service. Loved the license plates, provided entertainment for the family. Key lime pie was the best we had ever had and my family lived in the southern keys for over 15 years. Coconut shrimp was delish. Definitely would come back.
(5)Karen K.
Excellent food! every time I come, I get something different. its all great! Staff is friendly and quick also!
(5)Kara L.
Best key lime pie I've ever had! It was creamy with just the right amount of lime, and not too tangy or "green" like some others. We ended up taking a whole pie back to the hotel! When in Key Largo, you must make a stop here!
(5)Joi P.
Absolutely incredible. Great family joint with a mix of locals and tourists. The portions are massive (in a great way). I ordered the crab stuffed Mahi Mahi which was huge... In California that would have been 3 servings of fish.. But it was great. Dad had the three fish trio blackened which was spicy but perfectly cooked. Came with a side and salad. The Caesar dressing was really good and their famous house dressing was great as well. Good service, happy people, def recommend.
(5)Jeannette G.
Went here yesterday for lunch. Had the lobster bites, crab cakes with cottage fries and rum punch. Nice key westy atmosphere/decor. Food was good. Waitress, Karen was very knowledgable and friendly. A little forgetful in that she only left one menu for our party of two, took my husband's cutlery when we finished appetizers and forgot to replace them (he had to get up and ask for more) and didn't bring a pen when we got our check. Other than that, everything was great! The food was very tasty as was the drink..!!
(4)Nichole B.
I'm writing about the smaller place, just so we're clear (there's 2 locations). Went for breakfast. Standard eggs and griddle stuff. Diner food style; tasty and filling. Friendly and positive servers. Totally tacky decor but it suits the vibe.
(3)H J.
Recommend to order "Famous Key lime Freeze" If you have chance to visit here. Soooo good! Also ordered famous homemade chili&award winning "konk" chowder ...but wasn't my thing.
(4)Crystal G.
Crowded.... for a reason. Great food. I know it's so simple but for some reason the chicken fingers here are just better than anywhere... especially the ranch dip!!!
(5)Brianna M.
I Look Forward To Visiting Here Every Year When I Come For My Annual Vacation To Key Largo!
(5)Andrew K.
A great meal after a day of Scuba! Local guy, Dick, recommended Mrs. mac's to my mother in law. I was skeptical because Dick seemed like a....well you know. Checked it out on Yelp and seemed like a home run. Walking up, the quaint ambience and island feel was more than you were hoping for. License plates throughout, even the light fixtures! Amazing staff, Pam was an excellent server. Food was fresh and had plenty of local flare. The crab cakes were DELIcIOUs. Definitely recommend. We brought a key line pie home - also a great decision. Do yourself a favor and visit.
(5)Jennifer G.
We stayed at a hotel next door to this restaurant so it was the most convenient place for us to eat. Their staff was amazing on Fri. night, polite, helpful, energetic and an abundance of them. The food was good. The baked potato had bad spots and had been sitting around too long so it was way dried out but the rest of our food was good, hog fish, shrimp etc. We ate their 3 times in a week and the last night was a little different as far as employees go. Our waiter not so on the ball, not too friendly but came to the table every 5-10 minutes and looked at us. The food that night was average. frozen shoe string french fries that were a little too soggy with grease, lobster that I dont think was even of legal size but tasted great, marinated steak that was fabulous and a great fresh green salad. We tried their key lime freeze thing and it was awesome. The price a little high for what it is but not too bad for where it is I guess. We will eat there again.
(3)Yuqing L.
Not bad. We ate on the drive from Miami to Key West. The service is great.
(4)Leilani D.
I'd say 3.5, but I'm rounding up because I think I may have ordered badly, and the Key Lime Pie was just that good. We had wanted to check out this spot for their famous Key Lime Pie. Looking at it from the outside it doesn't look like much, and the inside isn't much bigger - I'd say they've got a total of less than 10 tables. It's a cozy place with a lot of kitschy decor - exactly what a diner should be. Once you sit down the menu is massive. Pages and pages made it almost impossible to decide on anything, however my boyfriend settled on the Baby Back Ribs and I ordered the Seafood Scampi. While my Seafood Scampi was a disappointment (too much oil/butter, and what tasted like no salt OR garlic) my boyfriends Baby Back Ribs were amazing. The meat was so flavorful it didn't even require BBQ sauce. One recommendation I have is to ask the waitress. She immediately lit up when my boyfriend went to order the ribs, telling him they were amazing. I'm thinking if I had asked her she probably could've steered me in a better direction. And it makes sense - on a menu that large not everything can be great. Ask for help when you narrow it down. We of course made sure to save space for the Key Lime Pie. Once I took the first bite, I wished I had just sat down and ordered 3 or 4 slices from the get go and called that dinner. It was perfect. Not too sweet or tart, creamy but not heavy. Perfect is really the only word for it. One thing is for sure, the next time I drive down to the keys, I'm picking up a full pie.
(4)Jason L.
Ordered fish taco's and blackened Mahi. Fish taco's were tasty but a bit messy. Mahi was spicy but good. There sides of black beans and fries were below average. For dessert ordered key lime pie. Highly recommend the key lime pie. If in the keys again will be back just for key lime pie.
(3)Lori K.
I love Mrs Mac's!!! I keep going back there, there's plenty of options and everything is tasty! Key lime pie is yummy, the kids absolutely love the mini ice cream cones. Environment is fun, service is friendly and casual. Fun local spot, if you haven't been here, you haven't visited Key Largo.
(5)lillian l.
Food: Whole fried fish was amazing. As was the conch chowder and gator bites. Pie: We tried 3 different key lime pies in Key Largo, and Mrs. Mac's was by far the best. So good that we stopped by on our last day to pick up a whole pie to bring back home with us. This is the original location, which definitely has a better authentic "ambiance" to it than the new one down the road.
(5)Kristi F.
Definitely a tourist spot, but very cute. We went mid day during the week, so it was not crowded. Cute license plate décor. We got the crab cakes and the key lime pie. Both were amazing. Crab cakes were huge with large chunks of crab. Pie was so cold, almost frozen, and had really hard (almost candied) crust. Service was great, although the place was not crowded. Stick with the fish and pie here. The reviews complaining about the burgers- well, that's what you get for ordering a burger at a place known for its fish and pie!
(4)Laura W.
There are two Mrs. Mac restaurants--the newer, larger one is located only 500 yards down the road from the first location. Food here is ok, but nothing spectacular. A lot of fried fish baskets, sandwiches, salads, all served in a diner style. Decent but not gourmet.
(3)Chris G.
There was a hair on my food and the pita stuffed egg breakfast was disgusting. I've heard others say this place was good but not sure why. I also ordered the hogfish and it was OK, but nothing special. The service is definitely pretty slack.
(1)Sara L.
Went there for breakfast our first morning on the island and it was amazing! I had a veggie omelet and hashbrown casserole- delicious! Also have delicious mimosas and bellinis, which we also had. Even the coffee was great! Service was spectacular, and never had to wait long for food. Highly recommend!
(5)Ashley R.
My all-round favorite restaurant in Key Largo! Local-caught, fresh seafood specials daily. I have a hard time going anywhere else when I come down. Just delicious! My favs are mahi mahi and one time they had Florida stone crab. Love the grouper also when they have it. You can also get a free Key Lime freeze with the Yelp deal.
(5)William O.
Man, I know that, when you think Keys, you think seafood, but if you're like me and tend to stay away from seafaring creepy crawlers, make your way to Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. Yes, the menu is rife with creatures from the deep, but if you take the time to peruse the Cheesecake Factory-like menu, you'll eventually find the ribs. The ribs. The freaking ribs. They're served with a side of sauce, which, for my Zen-like focus on the full rack, I totally neglected. And really, I didn't at all need it. These are some of the better ribs I've ever had, and the way they just fell apart in your mouth made me want to slink down into my seat and slip off into a Hedonistic coma. The Key Lime Pie is also excellent. Just a word of advice: this place (the original location, at least) is NOT good for groups. It's a small space, and as far as I could tell, the tables can't really accommodate more than four.
(4)Tim F.
Mrs Mac passes the test of time we have seen restaurants come and go over the years, this place has some of the best local fish dishes at very reasonable prices. We have a lot of favorites to many to list. From time to time my wife and I try other Key Largo restaurants but keep on going back to Mrs Mac's. Just wish they could have copied a couple recipes from Calypso's (out of business) one being Dolphin ( the fish) enchilada with deep fried sweet corn on the cob yum.
(5)Jessica K.
My husband and I shared their steak. More than enough for the two of us!! Great service. Our waitress was wonderful ! Great place!
(5)Jeff G.
From beginning to end, a great and memorable dining experience. From the second we walked in the ambiance was clean, open, homey, nicely decorated and it smelt great! The service was outstanding from the second we sat down as well. Nothing like having a waiter you can tell has been working there for years. Needless to say he was very knowledgeable with the menu, offered suggestions and was on top of everything. We started with the truffle fries appetizer and they were very, very tasty with a nice crisp to them. For my entry, I ordered a corned beef Reuben with a side of what I call French fry chips (kind of like nathans fries), served with a side of cheese and I was in friggin heaven! The sandwich was outrageous, probably one of the better Reuben's I've every had and those fries and cheese really brought back childhood memories! The food was fresh, cooked perfect and my modified order was made just as requested! Of course being that we were in the keys, I absolutely had to have the key lime pie and I'll be honest... this might be the best one I've had in all my trips to the Keys. All in all Mrs. Mac's Kitchen is a fantastic place to dine with an atmosphere and energy that makes you feel right at home. They have a full bar and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. I would not pass through this area of the Keys without stopping here for a meal, enjoy!
(5)Charles N.
We went to both this original and the newer one a few blocks down. The original is definitely the one you want to go to, as the ambiance, aura and appeal all reside here. Not bashing the new one, but it feels so more commercial and cookie-cutter. Sitting around 100s of license plates that cover the walls, many funny, some just numbers, our waitress went above and beyond, making suggestions, knowledgeable of the beers, played with the kids, just awesome. Had the fried clam plate and probably the best I've ever had (note, I've only had it a couple of times elsewhere, so not very scientific). Beer selection was good and even had a Beer of the Month at a $3.50 rate...IN THE KEYS, so jumped all over it. Ironically enough, one of the more memorable spots we still talk about reminiscing of our recent trip to the keys.
(5)Mike L.
Free Key Lime Pie freeze was good for checking in. Conch fritters were good, a little soft and moist with corn and conch, but could have used more conch. Sweet potato fries were pretty standard, most likely frozen. I had the grilled Hogfish, but while light, it was very bland and somewhat overcooked. Also, 2 out of the 3 limes given to me with the fish were completely dry when squeezed. When asked what the fresh catch of the day was, the waitress replied that "We get all our fish delivered daily". Ok, so you get it delivered daily, even going so far as to say they use sustainable harvesting methods on the menu, but our question of WHICH FISH ARE THE FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY was nicely dodged, leaving me with a feeling that perhaps more fish was brought in frozen rather than fresh... The "steamed vegetables" side was literally undercooked frozen vegetables most likely from a big bag; entirely inedible. The black beans and rice side were pretty standard, and the house salad with garlic dressing was really bad. There was absolutely no substance to the salad, and while the dressing tasted ok, it could not make up for the depravity of a bowl of just awkward lettuce chunks. The server was all smiles and very nice, but that does not mean the service was good. We waited an hour after our appetizers came to get our salads and then 30 more minutes for our meals. It could just be that they have the misconception that people want to be served food on island time to match the nice ocean views, but the speed of the service definitely did nothing else besides drag my impression down. They weren't even that busy for the amount of people they had working!!! I was extremely disappointed, and even more so when I saw my own personal bill said $34. Maybe if the bill was $15 I would be more understanding of the quality, but this food and service was completely unacceptable. Fresh food? Perhaps at one point in time the food was fresh somewhere along the journey from the supplier to my plate. However, this particular Floridian experienced food on par with late night college meals from Wal-Mart. God knows how this place got 4/5 stars. Even on the off chance that I caught all 500,000 servers on a bad day (Thursday), that does not explain the beyond poor quality of the food we were served and the insane cost of the bill. I am extremely disappointed and will not be coming here next time I'm in the area.
(1)Catherine H.
Good fresh fish. The grilled Caesar's salad is delicious great choice with the grilled yellow tail. Not skimpy with the fish. If you save room for dessert try the Key Lime pie!!!
(4)John M.
Food was descent but overpriced and service sucked which seems to be par for the Keys. The Key Lime Pie was the only saving grace.
(3)Allison C.
Staff was overly friendly, I think every person in there said hi to my boyfriend and I when we walked in, which was nice. The decor and cleanliness are great. It was so cute and you could not stop looking everywhere scoping out everything. That being said, this is a basically a diner. So you get diner food. I order the fish tacos which were ok, and the cottage fries which were slightly greasy. Would I go back? Maybe for breakfast...but on vacation probably not. Like I said the best part was the staff and decor. Food is mediocre.
(3)Lori K.
Walkable from our beach cottage. Fish was really fresh - huge taste difference from shipped or yesterday's fish. We sat outside at one of four patio tables with our two Golden Retrievers. Make sure you get their famous Key Lime Freeze - ours was free with a coupon from our resort. Ordered the Trio Fish Blackened. Taste it before you add seasonings cuz it's salted up already. I ordered the ahi very rare but still blackened so it was basically blackened sushi - perfect for me. Lori had conch soup which was very good. I also had calamari, which was in distinctly deep fried FRESH calamari. We topped this off with a slice of one of the best key lime pies I've had with homemade crumbled-not-soggy-crust and super creamy lime filling with a tinge of tartness. When we go back I'm buying a whole pie for $15 instead of just a slice for $4.95. There's also a peanut butter pie with chocolate syrup I need to try. Also like to try the Yellow Snapper next time. All this was right at $40. The staff was extremely friendly but not intrusive-constant-in-your-face. Just very attentive and timely: No waiting, plates cleared promptly, bill brought out and rung up quickly but not brusquely. This will be a regular when we visit.
(4)Merry P.
This place is a lot of fun. The food was good and the service extremely friendly and good. It has a very touristy, historic decor with fake palm trees, historic photos, and tables with inlaid glass with all sorts of beach and local mementos beneath. I had their signature run drink which was super delicious (and strong!) and and alligator basket which was ok, but basically a novelty item so no biggie. My husband had a cioppino which he says was pretty good. It is pricey, but it was decent food and a fun place. We enjoyed it.
(4)Jonathan F.
Quaint. Nice. Above average food. Service was superb and quick. A definite recommend.
(4)Luis H.
Came to key largo to celebrate our anniversary. We've been going to different places looking for seafood but nothing like this one. From the beginning all the people were super warm and nice. The food is to die for. I had the scampi combo with cole slaw (yummmmm). Will definitely come back!
(5)Gabor D.
The blackened fish of the day and the marinated steak were pretty good. The decor is cute. Our problem was that the staff seemed to care shockingly little about an allergy in our party -- they put bread (which is the allergen) on top of her entree! I'm sure it was just absentminded but it left a pretty sour taste in our mouths and even if you were trying to be intentionally mean, you really couldn't have done much more...
(2)Christian C.
Loved the food. Great atmosphere! Everything I thought the Keys would be like. The conch chowder was amazing.
(4)Nicole T.
This place had been suggested to us for years; finally tried it on a recent trip to Key Largo. We went to the original location for breakfast; which was very good. The $2 mimosa is excellent! Made with fresh squeezed OJ - yum! The hash brown casserole may not look very appealing, but it's a must! It was delicious. The place is very clean and the service was outstanding.
(4)Matthew R. S.
The food was good. The truffle fries we had as an appetizer were good. You can actually taste the truffle oil. My salad was very good and the fish cooked perfectly. The service was perfect. The key lime pie didn't really have any key lime flavor to it. This restaurant can be quite expensive if you're not careful. We spent $80 including tip for our family of four. It included a slice of pie and appetizer. We all had water and the kids split a regular basket which is cheaper than buying individual kids meals
(4)Alex K.
One Word- Delicious. The place looks old country style and nice. The food there is amazing! I had chips, garden salad, steak, alligator tenders, lobster, and some delicious key lime pie. Best place ever!!!
(5)Shaz L.
Food was amazing! We had the chili dog, mahi with potato salad, coleslaw, fishwich.. The portion was quite big and we were glad that we ordered 3 dishes for the 4 of us. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Would love to come back if we ever stop by Key Largo
(5)Jen L.
After staying the night at the Bay Cove Motel next door I was definitely looking forward to getting breakfast from this place! This is pretty much your typical diner. They never leave your coffee cup empty and they have cheap food. I'm a fan of the fresh Dolphin Fish with scrambled eggs. The fish was so fresh and lightly seasoned! The Home fries were also very good. My meal with coffee probably cost me less than $15. It was alot of food for me to so the BF had to eat the rest. It was also nice that when I looked them up on Yelp, they had a Check-In offer for a Key Lime Freeze. Take them up on that! It was a nice treat to take on the road. They also have homemade BBQ sauce and cute cards for sale too. If you miss this location, there is another location on the same road on the left about a mile or so away.
(4)K t.
Great food, service! Highly recommend seafood. Had blackened fish of the day mai mai. Great homey atmosphere. Clean restrooms.
(4)Moxie Y.
Fun atmosphere for sure!! I see such great reviews for this place, and I read them and wonder if I just came on an off day. I was there for vacation so I was using yelp to really guide me around. I didn't end up going to the Mrs. Mac kitchen with the great bar - the newer one that seem to get such great reviews, but the smaller diner version (to be honest, I didn't know there was two), so I am not sure if these great reviews are for the larger business or the smaller older diner business I went to. I know that they are just a couple miles from each other. I just wasn't thrilled over the taste of any of the food nor the cost to taste it. I didn't go back, too many other places in Key Largo I wanted to experience before I flew back home to California.
(2)Jamie K.
This place was average. I've found that you cannot trust Yelp in Key Largo when it comes to food. Yelp has never filed me but for some reason it does in Key Largo! I asked the waitress if the nachos were really good, she said they were but I'm a nacho snob and they really were a 2.5, my friend orders the stone crab, we were thinking it would come steamed and warm but apparently it's served cold. Our fault for assuming it would be warm but it wasn't the best for $40! All in all it was a cute but generic place. Waitress was nice. Would not go here again.
(3)Owl P.
Didn't eat at the restaurant but my brother-in-law brought home a key lime pie from Mrs. Mac's and let me tell you: as a native Floridian I've had a lot of key lime pies, including some down in Key West proper. But this key lime pie was the absolute best that I've had. It's extremely creamy, not overly tart, and the crust is amazing. The crust is sort of a honey graham crumble, tastes homemade and holds up very well. The only bad thing I can say about their pie is that you can't get it any closer than the Keys!
(5)Mandy L.
Mrs. Mac's has two locations: one is a large restaurant in the highway median, and the other is a small hole-in-the-wall diner-style place on the Southern-heading side of the highway. My review is for the smaller location. The outside signage and interior decor is classic Keys: kitschy, cluttery, cheerful, and not super-clean. There are license plates all over the walls. We had breakfast, The French toast was very good and the portion size was large. The fish and grits comes with a small but very good filet (mahi or catch of the day) and a small ramekin of boxed grits that are nothing special. Go for the grimy diner charm, and if you keep your expectations low, you will be happy to have dined where the locals do.
(3)Shelly Y.
Had my lunch today vith hubby Allegator fries ver cruncy and yummy Ate Chocolate cake to calm my sugar crave
(3)Adam S.
There are countless numbers of places very similar to this one up and down US 1 throughout the keys. I have eaten at more than my share of them over the years, and this one falls squarely into the slightly above average category. The blackened fish sandwich was pretty good. Fresh. The tartar sauce was decent. I didn't like the potato salad very much at all. It had an unusual taste to it (I think maybe they use Miracle Whip as the base. Prices and service were both fine. You can definitely do worse than this spot. It won't blow you away, but it's solid.
(3)Tim S.
Everything was amazing from the service to the food to the prices. Highly recommended for anybody in the key's. Their Tijuana style dolphin was the best fish I had all week while in Florida. It was a deal too with ~1lb of fresh fish for $10. Key lime pie is a must have too
(5)Summer W.
Our server Pearl at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen was amazing! The food was fresh and delicious, we will be back for sure. The atmosphere and cleanliness was fantastic. One of the best meals we had in the Keys!
(5)J L.
Not really a fan of key lime pies, but thought we'd try their key lime pie here based on yelp reviews of the place. I have to say, I'm a fan of key lime pies from mrs macs kitchen now. Only from mrs mac's kitchen. It is just the right sweetness with key lime flavor. It also has the consistency of a cheesecake. It is worth a try even if you are not a fan of key lime pies.
(4)Lee B.
Food lives up to the hype. Taco salad and blackened Maui Maui is to die for. Must stop for anyone heading to the Keys. Finish it off with the Key Lime pie, absolutely delicious.
(5)Colleen K.
Stopped for lunch after reading great reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed! Cute little hole in the wall with great fresh seafood and burgers. Had the conch soup and it was very good. Also tried the blackened Mahi Caesar salad and the Fresh Fish Plate and both were great.
(4)Julio A.
We had the fish special and the Keylime milkshake both are awesome delicious can't wait to come back
(4)Steve V.
Been here many times. The food wasn't as good as it has been in the past. Was looking forward to the conch fritters. Unfortunately, looks like it was only available on select days since it's on their sustainable seafood menu, which is admirable. The conch chowder was really good, but had a few too tomatoes for my liking. Fish sub with blackened mahi did not meet their usual standards. We had multiple people in our party get this dish and all felt the same. Key lime freeze tasted like a drinkable key lime pie. It was very tasty. Service was good. Manager took the time to make sure everything was going well.
(3)The Food L.
The epic place !! There are lot of marketing and lot of bragging. I finally made it and stopped over for the famous key lime pie. Service was great and its packed. I am not sure how other items taste like but my mind was on the pie. Pie did not taste sour and it did not look green - that's real key lime. I tried pie from several other places during this trip but they had to real PIE ! Just to make sure they have consistency, I went back next day - it was still as great. Try it out.
(5)Mary M.
Great menu, casual atmosphere, quick service. Jonathan was our waiter and he made the experience very positive. I watched him interact in a positive, helpful manner with all of his tables. Had the hogfish which was yummy and I'm not a big seafood fan. Kids had seafood basket and they loved the mahi-mahi fish. Would go back.
(4)Sarah C.
The place is very clean and nice, especially the ladies bathroom (the sink is beautiful)!!! The menu has ALOT of options which is good, a little overwhelming though. Items are a little pricey, but the food was very very good!!! Food came out rather quickly and was piping hot and fresh!! We will definitely come back next time we're in the Keys!!!
(5)Jennifer O.
Delicious! The Key Lime Freeze is a must try!
(4)Morgan H.
Food was good. I wouldn't say it was great, but it was good. They have lots of fresh fish options that are well priced. Service was good as well. Not much parking though.
(4)Stephen W.
This place is a nice home style restaurant. Its pretty decent but nothing mind blowing. Took our catch here to be cooked and it wasn't great. Also, the sides were pretty weak.
(3)Jenny L.
Great ambience, great service, great food! KEY LIME PIE is a must try!!! Service: drinks came instantaneously, which never happens at a busy restaurant?? Props to good service, our server, Tyler, is super friendly! (5-star) Food: Hogfish fish of the day - wine pairing recommended by Tyler (Santa margherita Pinot Grigio Italy) with Hogfish (catch of the day), bravo! Everything just comes together and literally melts in your mouth! Get this, they get fish/seafood delivered to them 3x a day, talk about FRESH SEAFOOD!?! (5-star) "Conch" chowder - made with spicy tomato base, pretty filling in a bowl, a lil salty but very "fragrantful". Personally, this is my first conch chowder, I was expecting clam chowder like soup. Instead it came out like a chili bowl, wasn't what I expected, but still tasted pretty good. I personally think you can really taste the conch if it's made creamy clam-chowder or New England style topped with thin slices of conch (3-star) Key lime pie - nicely frozen yet it melts in your mouth, sharply limed yet creamy at the same time, crust with the right crisp, almost like a cheesecake, unforgettable! Price: $10-15 appetizer, $15-30 seafood entree Parking: small, not sure how many cars can they fit, we walked there bc we lived really close by... P/s: Check in on yelp for a FREE key lime freeze - pretty good but not comparable to their key lime pie (which was on the house for us, shhhhh....plz don't tell) P/ss: they also have alligator tenders?!!?! Someone try this and let me know plZ!c
(5)Dainy L.
Exceptionally friendly service, but almost too friendly, almost zealous - like the kind that makes you feel guilty if you don't tip over 20%, but you actually had to work to maintain the social interaction. Alligator tenders are well-seasoned, thinly battered, and deep fried, served with a buffalo sauce, but request their ranch dip to complement. Conch chowder is heavily spiced, thick, and hearty with skin-on potatoes. Burgers are well-cooked and a great value at $8-$9 with a large side. Go for the key lime breeze shake over the pie for a lighter, but more filling desert choice. Pass on the conch salad, an odd, and surprisingly bland combination of conch with celery, bell pepper, pickled jalapenos, and tomato.
(3)Matt M.
I ate the chicken Parmesan sandwich and fries at Mrs Mac's (not seafood, I know) and it was a decent sandwich, nothing spectacular. Went here on a Friday afternoon at lunch time and it was thoroughly packed with only some spaces available at the bar. Overall, service wasn't bad, I could just tell the bartender was stressed from all the people. Aort of a neat environment but I can concur with the other reviewers that say this place is a tourist trap.
(3)Michelle S.
Great lunch today and great first stop through the keys. Service was great. We started with 2 mimosas. They have a few specials very day. I had the mahi mahi tacos with cottage fries. Fresh, flavorful and filling! 3 corn tortilla tacos, Guac and fries. My husband got the cheeseburger and added bacon. The bacon was so crispy and delicious! And ended with the keyle freeze which is a key lime milkshake. It wasn't as tart as I thought it would be, which was great because is was refreshing. The decor is so fun with tons of old license plates and a diner feel.
(4)Roselin S.
Best spot in lower Keys! We had the seafood platter, mac and cheese, Bahama burger, and fried whole yellow tail snapper stuffed with Greek salad. Everything was delicious! Best of all, their key lime pie was absolutely perfect, not too tart, not too sweet!
(4)Charlie G.
I ate here twice on a recent trip. I had the combo basket the first night, with battered and deep fried Mahi-Mahi, Conch, and Lobster... and it was delicious! The Cole Slaw was excellent also! Next night, I chose not to hit a local brewery with my dive buds... but had a HUGE prime rib instead. Super tender and tasty... great Caesar salad, and hand dipped onion rings. Key lime pie is good too... although not quite as tart as I like it. Can't go wrong here! Also had a Key Lime Freeze to go, and it was good.... like a key lime pie smoothie...
(5)Frank D.
Best local seafood in Key Largo and it's the place where locals go to get a bite to eat; the place is always crowded and the fresh seafood is cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Had dinner there last night and will be heading there for lunch today before we head back to the mainland. Highly recommend that you visit this gem on the way down to the keys, during your visit to the keys or on your way back from the keys. Almost forgot, servers are awesome also.
(5)Linda D.
Creative breakfast and delicious!! They have standard American breakfast plates and some truly unique to the keys! Service was amazing, prompt and attentive. My Mac Attack was plenty to share. The hash was great and not overly fried. Biscuits were flaky throughout and meshed well with gravy. I have never experienced anything close to the Lobster and grits. The combination was spectacular especially with the special "salsa" they topped it with. I'm not one to brag about coffee, but I had a regular cup of Joe, and this Joe was GOOD! We took advantage of the Yelps "check-in offer" for a free key lime freeze. I only wish I had more room for this, but I took in as much as I could. This was a great dessert and definitely had a splash of fizz to it. We had to order to the key lime pie to compare to others on the island as this rates in the top ten. Rating is spot on - 7th best. FOOD IS GOOD HERE!!!
(5)Alex R.
I arrived here with the anticipation for an out body experience due to an amazing breakfast. I ordered The "Mac" Attack featuring two eggs, two bacon, two sausage links, two slices of French Toast with homemade hashbrown casserole and sliced tomatoes. I ripped through this meal like a bear attacking a picnic basket. Outstanding breakfast. The scrambled eggs were nice and fluffy, I added some extra salt, pepper, and a bit of hot sauce. The hash brown casserole was crazy good. The French Toast was very light actually which was surprising. The sausage links were the biggest links I've ever seen. Ridiculously awesome. The bacon was crisp. Come on its bacon...everything is better with it. To top it off I had the best hand squeezed orange juice. If you want a great breakfast, hit up Mrs. Mac's Kitchen.
(4)Ann M.
Just a tourist trap -expensive, bad, stingy food (I had grilled cheese/pie, was ok, friend said his conch fritters were good) -family next to us had the most awful looking burger -tasty pie but still FROZEN on top -20% gratuity circled on receipt...What?
(3)Jiin S.
Came here around 9 or 10AM on a Tuesday morning (driving from Miami to Key West). There were some people, but definitely not super crowded. The exterior was really cute and the interior was filled with license plates and random knick-knacks. Service was really great. They were really friendly and started my day off with a smile. The food was just okay. This is the main reason for my 3 star rating. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but it just didn't add up to the high praise that Yelp reviewers gave this place. I ordered the Texas Benedict. The corned beef hash was pretty flavorful, but the Texas toast was really underwhelming. I was expecting a large piece of toast, with a garlic-y crispy-on-the-outside-and-fluffy-on-the-inside texture... Nope. Their iced coffee was HUMONGOUS, just warning you. My mom got two eggs scrambled with sausage and bacon. To be fair, she said she'd give her order a four-star rating. She really liked the scrambled eggs. Dad got the "Mac" Attack. I don't think it was anything super special. He said it was "just okay." Maybe I'm missing something here. :/ Really wanted to like the place, but I can't ignore the food.
(3)Jackie F.
The fried Hogfish was out of this world! The best I've EVER had!!! Thanks for a perfect ending to a stress filled day!
(5)Delaney W.
Such a wonderful place with a superb staff. I highly recommend the Key Lime Pie Freeze. I do long need pie form in my life to enjoy these flavors. They really took key lime to the next level with this delicious concoction. This was also the first time I had a "French style" fish. So yummy! Just ask a waiter, ours was happy to answer any questions. This place is one of the many reasons Key Largo is my favorite of the keys.
(5)Bri A.
Bf and I came here for lunch after a long day of traveling from Chicago to Miami to Key Largo. We were seated right away which was good because we were starving! We started off with gator nuggets since neither of us have ever had them, and eating weird things while traveling is one of our favorite things. I'd choose these over chicken nuggets any day! The menu is huge and I wanted to try everything, but chose a hog fish dish since we can't get that in the Midwest. The flavor was just...wow! Heavenly is the only word that comes to mind. I tried the snapper which was good, but we both agreed my dish was better. My bloody was good and we were happy to see Kalik beer on the menu. It brought us back to our trip to the Bahamas back in the day where we drank Kalik and ate conch fritters on a daily basis. If only we had ordered those! Staff is super friendly and warm and this is a great place for a casual meal. I wish we ate here a second time!
(4)Ashley R.
I would say Mrs. Mac's is one of the best places we've had in the keys. Everything was great. The service, the food, the dessert. I had the fish basket- it was lightly fried Mahi. The serving size was large. It came with 2 sides. I got the cheese fries although it had so much cheese on it I wish I would have gotten the regular fries. The cole slaw was very good! And I'm not a huge fan of slaw- but theirs was great! My husband got the fish tacos and he said they were the best he ever had. For dessert I got a cinnamon roll and he got the key lime lie. His pie was so light and fluffy. It was perfect. We will be back!!!
(5)Tracy S.
The best thing about this place is the key lime pie. We had tried three other pies around the area and this one was so good that we came back for the pie the next day. It was creamy with just the right amount of tart and sweetness and the crust was perfect. I wish we could have brought some back with us but we had a four hour drive and although they do have pies to go it probably wouldn't have survived the trip back with us. As for the rest of the other food the portions are huge. I had the fish tacos and my husband had the brisket tacos. They both were good no where near the best we've ever had... but still good. Service was great! Everyone was friendly and they kept our drinks refilled and food came out quickly. All in all a pretty good meal and we'd def come back for the key lime pie.
(4)Kassandra P.
Really nice little locally owned and operated lunch spot! We arrived very hungry, ready for lunch after a long morning in the Florida Everglades. Everyone who could see us walk in yelled out a greeting, smiles all around, and we were encouraged to sit anywhere we'd like. After seeing gators in the Everglades, we decided to try Alligator tenders (a first for both my date and I) for lunch. They were so fun to eat and incredibly tasty. The platter came with a freshly baked roll with butter, which was warm and soft, as well as a little bowl of white rice and black beans, which tasted almost as good as my mother's. I checked in with yelp and got the free key lime freeze, an extremely delicious cold milkshake-style beverage that was generously portioned, that my date and I couldn't even finish because we had no more room after eating every bit of our meal. The license plate decorations that everyone talks about are pretty cool; I love seeing people repurpose seemingly useless materials. Great place to eat!
(5)Amanda S.
Overall:So good! Taste: excellent seasoning and flavor. Price: great! So reasonable. Portions: generous. Best: anything! We had the fish of the day, crab cakes, the lime freeze and key lime pie. They are not wrong, the pie is superb! Atmosphere: cute. Patio: yes. Small. Great seating though. Recommend: yes go there!!! Eat and be happy! Other: they have very large cups for H2O, tea etc. nice not to continually ask for refills.
(5)Katie A.
Just ok. Blackened tuna was pretty good, cartilagey, but fresh. But the snapper smelled really fishy... The salad wasn't fresh, a pile of wilted arugula and mushy spinach with sad tomatoes and cucumbers on the side. Wanted a non-fried lunch, so maybe going with the fried stuff is safer. Again, so many places around, I wouldn't choose this one again. Waitress had the "oh well here's your check" attitude and walked away. Key lime pie and the slushie were tasty.
(2)Sara C.
I want to give them 6 stars JUST for the key lime pie. It will change you. They knew me by name by the time I left Key Largo I stopped in for a slice so often. I was doing some diving in the area, and what goes better with diving than key like pie? What goes better with anything than key like pie? Well, the answer to that is nothing - you will want a slice of this pie after every meal. Just save yourself missing it as you leave by purchasing a whole pie to take with you. The food isn't bad, certainly good for the area. And the entire staff were sweethearts to us every time we went in. Even if you've eaten somewhere else, do not, I repeat DO NOT leave Key Largo without having a slice of the key lime pie. They also have a special key like pie freeze, a secret recipe.
(5)Todd M.
WOW!!! everything is great in this tiny place! the cajun blackened fish is amazing as is the home made slaw. Beware the wings they are so good you may fill up on them!
(4)Yan T.
Seems like a reliable local "chain": fresh seafood and quality breakfast/brunch. I only had a drink here as I was between meals (the absurdly cheap Bloody Mary was solid), but my friends had a nice spread, including fried fish and conch, and they enjoyed it all the way. I might stop by one of them on my next trip to the Keys.
(4)Lissete D.
I have been coming to Mrs. Mac's since (I think) the late 80's or so. Have never been disappointed with the food or the service. Their key lime pie is perfect. Nice & creamy and not too tangy. The staff is always friendly & welcoming. I practically grew up in the Keys. Key Largo to be exact. It has been a few years since we have driven down though. It sometimes makes me sad how much the area has changed. However, I'm very happy to see that some things have remained the same. I noticed, after we left, that they have a check-in offer. Next time for sure!
(4)Holly C.
Great place! Go to the larger restaurant on Key Largo if you have a large group. The smaller, bayside one said they could not accommodate our group of eight people. The food was tasty and fast at the larger one. We had a variety of apps, entrees and desserts and everyone was happy. The prices are reasonable considering the quality. Their Key Lime Pie is good but not as tangy as I like. Try the Key Lime Freeze; it's nice and tart!
(5)Merijo L.
Mrs. Mac's has something for everyone on the menu. I highly recommend them if you have fussy eaters. The menu is huge and all the food I've eaten there is awesome!
(4)Mike S.
Best key lime pie ever!! Try the chili dog!!! And root beer on draft!!! Can't beat it Everything's delicious !!!
(5)E M.
Mrs mac's kitchen (the first and little one, on the right side of US1. Bridgette (our server) was great , tried to accommodate our requests very professionally. Had mimosas with bacon bagel bfast. Hubby had lobster grits. He liked it very much. Very enjoyable to be on key's time...ahhhhhhhhhhhh
(4)Eduardo F.
Fantastic seafood! This is the place to go if you would like to taste some local seafood. We have even tried alligator meat here. Everything was great and the pink shrimp was the best I have had in north america! The service is very friendly, quick and food tastes absolutely great! Highly recommended! We did not had time for Key Lime Pie, but we will be back again in April/15 to taste it! I saw the reviews that it is fantastic.
(4)Dawn R.
If you are in Key Largo looking for a seafood dinner this is a must! Everyone's dinner was so delicious and the portions were very feeling. We had one individual in our party who doesn't like seafood and ordered steak. He said it was one of the best he's ever had. Whatever you do save room for key lime pie. We spilt a slice amongst the four of us. Seriously the best key lime pie in all the FL Keys!
(5)Mitch K.
Great place for breakfast with a lot of license plates on the walls. That about sums up my experience there. :) It's just a really nice place for breakfast when you're in Marathon.
(4)Mari J.
Mrs. Macs has a huge menu, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything is consistently good and I go frequently. Best fish tacos in the Upper Keys. Staff and owner are long-time locals and very accommodating. They do a lot for our Keys community. The service at both the original and the new Mrs. Macs can't be beat. Try the Key Lime Pie!
(5)McKinley P.
GREAT food and service! Burger was fantastic and Key Lime Pie was amazing! Carmen (from Australia) was a great waitress and very friendly.
(5)Vanessa A.
Love love love this place, yesterday my husband and I were looking for a place to have dinner and have our fresh catch cooked for us. As locals we know how to differentiate a tourist trap from a good restaurant so we were a little apprehensive at the beginning. We walked in and were greeted with a smile, shortly after we were seated. Our waitress, which I regret not remembering her name, was excellent! Nice, fast and very helpful. She explained all the ways in how our fish could be cooked in. Our meal was AMAZING. They prepared our fish in 3 different ways and all three were very good. The key lime pie was great and they homemade sweet potatoes fries delicious. Will definitely coming back!
(5)Nick R.
We ate there everyday for breakfast during our keys vacation. We loved the food kids loved the food. The waitresses went a step above in there duty, and made us feel like locals :). Will eat there every time we go. Still have the hindering question who and where is Mrs. Mac?!?!? :D
(5)Andres H.
Easily the best meal I had in Florida this visit, and I grew up here. Conch chowder was AMAZING, kind of spicy and full of flavor. Service at the bar was impeccable. A whole fried snapper with two sides was crazy affordable and delicious. And I even got a free key lime ice cream float with the Yelp offer! My new favorite place in the Keys, couldn't recommend it enough.
(5)Gilbert S.
This place all around good stuff and the key lime freeze is to die for !!! Take that back. Fish basket 13.95 With Fish add 6 bucks. They tell the fish today and it's added price. Would not have paid that much for it!!
(2)Rev. Robert D.
Great little spot, we went to the original building. Everything was just good nothing really else to say.
(3)Kiley K.
Meh. Thought this would be a great little place for breakfast; a little local dive that's been around for a while. Fun atmosphere - walls covered in license plates. But the food was mediocre at best and the server - although super friendly - got the order wrong. Breakfast choices are limited on Largo, so it's worth the stop if you're here - just don't set your expectations too high.
(3)Albert S.
This was tough to review and 3 1/2 stars would be more appropriate. Started with the conch chowder which was excellent. Really tasty with a little spice. The Caesar salad came out next which I also liked. The dressing was just the right amount and had a good taste. Main course was hogfish with the TJ's style sauce. I like the fact that you can get different sauces on the fish. The hogfish was very good and the sauce was good also. The steamed vegetable side tasted like those packaged microwave bags and was tasteless. For dessert I had the key lime pie which was almost frozen in the middle and not that good. Beer selection wasn't that great but they did seem to have a nice wine list. Service was outstanding. Overall a good experience.
(3)JB M.
LOVE this place (bayside location). I had an order of their steamed muscles, two ice cold Key West Sunset Ales, a dolphin sandwich, and a piece of an awesome key lime pie. I left their full and feeling like a total king! We'll be back.
(5)Peter P.
We stopped at Mrs Mac's after an afternoon of kayaking for a drink and a key lime pie before a later dinner. I can't speak to the quality of the food since we only had pie (which I will get to shortly) and whiskey, but the atmosphere was relaxed and the service was very attentive. I am a huge key lime pie fan, huge! I grew up on the stuff! Mrs Mac's did not disappoint at all in that department. It was creamy, with an almost cheesecake like texture, and a bit of whipped cream on top. It was very sweet with a hint of lime, delicious crumbly crust, and a good size - all in all a great pie! I prefer my key lime slightly more acidic, (zest on top does a great job of this) but that is preference and doesn't detract from Mrs Mac's pie at all! I would definitely recommend this as a stop on a Keys trip!
(4)Gary P.
Our first stop in the Keys was Mrs. Mac's, and we were so happy we stopped! The burgers & fries were excellent along w/ the alligator bites. But the KEY LIME PIE was to die for, best key lime pie ever! Our waitress Carmen was EXCELLENT, best customer service I've had in a long time!
(5)Kristina F.
We came in on a Saturday at 12:45. The restaurant has a very diner-y feel. We sat at the counter and were served by Ashley. Ashley is pleasant, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. The were many other servers around who seemed to have too much time on their hands. A lot of chatting and playing on their cell phones. Ask for Ashley if you eat here. She will take care of you. Note: the sodas are in a can so there are no free refills. But they have Coke Zero which is always a plus. I tried the Key West Sunset Ale. Nice and cold but not really my cup of tea. I ordered the fried shrimp basket. I couldn't decide between the fried shrimp and coconut shrimp. Ashley recommended the fried shrimp. It came with coleslaw and fries. The batter was light tempura style and not heavy at all. The Key West shrimp was delicious. Perfectly cooked. Great lunch. The cole slaw is homemade. It has green peppers in it. I think that is an important to know. Especially since I don't like green peppers. But it was still pretty good. My husband ordered the special cheesesteak sandwich. He upgraded to pizza fries as his side. His review was that pizza fries were a fun variation on a unique french fry (they are sliced on mandolins but heartier than potato chips). The cheesesteak was okay. It was filling. Total bill after tax and before tip: $30.48
(4)w c.
Avoid this trap Friendly but lousy service Prices are large, portions are small Key lime freeze is bad Food was cold Food had no flavor Hard to screw up grilled cheese but they did Fish was tasteless I know I am a tourist, but don't rob me like this Five servers and everything is cold that is laziness straight up If you serve garbage at least give me a decent helping I would rather have gone to McDonald's and for the 50 bucks I spent I could have feed 4 people and a half dozen of the homeless.
(1)Janessy S.
This is seriously the best key lime pie I have ever tried! The taste is just phenomenal, I highly recommend it.
(5)Felix L.
Mrs. Mac's is a slice of the old Keys - love it! Old world charm. The lobster and grits were fantastic. Staff were all friendly and cheerful. Do not miss the free champagne for breakfast!
(5)Lloyd T.
We happened by this place on our way from Fort Lauderdale to key west. What a great find, everything we ordered was perfect. I had the fish tacos which were the best that I've ever had. The conch chowder, salads and fresh fish are all terrific. I'd also highly recommend the Bloody Mary as it was unbelievable.
(5)Danielle P.
We came here based on other reviews as we drove down to Key West from Miami. We were not disappointed with the homemade, simple and delicious island fare. We all got plates which included fish cooked how we wanted, rice, beans and another side of our choice (slaw, salad, chips). We also shared a slice of Key Lime pie and the Key Lime freeze! We enjoyed the simplicity of the dishes and the prices because the Keys can be pretty expensive. We loved it so much, we stopped into Mrs. Mac's II on the way back up to Miami after vacation!
(5)Sonia W.
The restaurant is nice decorated & the food is great, their portions are huge too. We ordered the crab cakes and the shrimp chowder then finished with their famous key lime pie, everything is great. Will come back again when we have a chance to go to Key West.
(5)Altena L.
Good restaurant! Two locations, I recommend to go to the original one as it has a nice decor. They have so many license plates and stories throughout the restaurant. The service is good, everyone is friendly and helpful! With yelp you get the free key lime freeze, and if you love key lime it is delicious!! The key lime pie here is well known and is good. However, it is not my favorite. The food here is very good! Loved the hog fish!!
(4)Jack L.
Complete disappointment after reading such lofty reviews. Left a bad taste in my mouth, both figuratively and literally.
(1)Nalini S.
Really friendly staff, everyone greeted us when we walked in. Service was prompt, we liked the conk soup, homemade chili, and crab cakes. Great place to have lunch! Awesome key lime pie and try the freeze.
(5)Chris S.
Loved this place! There are actually two Mrs. Mac's about a mile or two from each other. We ate at the smaller one, a little further north on Route 1. It is a small diner, circa 1940's. There is some outdoor seating, but we wanted to eat inside (for the AC and the atmosphere). The food was great, the service was very friendly, and we got a key lime freeze for dessert which I am still thinking about. Mrs. Mac's is very popular, so time your meal carefully.
(5)Anailyn E.
One of our favorite places in key largo to eat! Always great food and great service. This place gets full for a reason. The fried veggies are a must!
(5)Cecilia P.
Amazing place and the employees are all sweetness ! I cheated and went to another restaurant and I won't be going back it really made me regret not going to Ms.Macs, I always leave with my stomach happy and my wallet happy !
(5)Randy H.
Pretty good little place. Had the grilled key west pink shrimp for lunch. Real tasty!
(4)Mariah K.
Stopped here since my boyfriend and I over slept for our complimentary hotel breakfast and to me it was just ok while my boyfriend loved it. He just said I order the wrong thing, ha.
(3)Andreina E.
Excellent! We had the churrasco steak with rice, beans and sweet potatoes frieds. All was really good! The services is fast and very nice.
(5)Ann B.
Used to come here all the time when I lived in FL. Visited family this week and had to drive down to key largo to get some tasty fresh fish and a heavenly slice of the key lime pie. Love their fish trio plate! Staff is always nice too. It was so good to be back! If your in key largo, make sure you pay them a visit! And spot your state's license plate on their walls!
(5)Vanna T.
Mahi fish and crab cakes were super delicious! Also loved the restaurants decorations. Service was superb.
(4)Jose L.
Yass. People were so nice. Food was good too.
(5)A S.
Cute little breakfast spot in Key Largo. Perfect for a cozy Sunday morning brunch before snorkeling or fishing. I had the Hash Benedict and coffee; it was very good. My boyfriend ordered the fresh squeezed Orange juice and OH MY GOSH, I practically drank all of it! Sorry babe.
(4)Ramon L.
Wow... Be prepared to wait at either location. The food was okay. If you looking for a visually appetizing presentation then go elseware. This place is more like a Diner.
(3)Rachelle B.
We stumbled upon Mrs. Macs Kitchen in Key Largo on our vacation last week. We loved the food and the atmosphere and the service SO much that we ate here 3 times! We started at the newer median location and after it was crowded with a long wait on our second visit, went to the original bayside location. I have a gluten allergy and they were extremely accommodating. Super friendly staff at both locations as well as amazing food. My Philly Cheese Steak minus the bread with perfectly cooked green beans on the side was so yummy. Our kids loved their burgers and chicken fingers and my husband loved the steak and the gator bites and the fish and well everything he ate. We had the Key Lime Pie as well as some Chocolate shakes. Yum! Decent prices, great service, fun atmosphere and delicious food.
(5)Matthew S.
Food and service was good. At the northern location (there are 2 of these restaurants), there are two areas within the restaurant. If you're seared up near the front, it's a fun setting to be in. Nothing fancy and if you want a vegitarian option, don't come here. It would be a great place to gather for some beers after fishing or snorkeling. If you're sitting in the back room, you'll be in a confined area with no windows.
(3)Karen B.
This is my second review for Mrs Macs. They cease to amaze me. I have always ordered the Prime Rib. Because it is the best I have ever had. This time I ordered the lobster ravioli. It was heaven in my mouth. Now I must go there at least twice while I am in town. For the Prime Rib and then the Lobster Ravioli.
(5)Joe D.
If you are looking for Conk Chowder Mrs Mac Kitchen is the place to go. It is loaded with conk, fresh vegetables and a wonderful tomato base broth not to spicy just right. It is the best Chowder I've had on the Keys. Then what can you say about the key lime pie, there is no better. A must go place
(5)Katie B.
Cute island themed diner. Service was great but food was ok. We had the crab cakes which were very good. We ordered the chicken and steak fajitas to split and they were awful. The marinade was awful and the steak wasn't steak it was very low grade meat with fatty chunks. I wasn't impressed with them. Overall the atmosphere was nice and everyone was friendly but the food not so much.
(3)Franc S.
Ordered calamari & whole tail snapper. Since 2013 ,1st time I had such a fresh sea fish with a delicious tastes . I was searching these kind of fresh fish but got only frozen fishes. Here I got it. I will come again soon.
(5)Leah L.
Love this place. Great food! Full bar! Free key lime milkshake if you check in on yelp! Decorations are so coo! What more could you possibly ask for? Love this place!!
(5)Kelly C.
Great atmosphere and the crab cakes were delicious.
(5)Quinn B.
If you go to the Keys and do not go to Mrs. Mac's-- You will regret it!! We drove to the Keys just to eat at this place and it was well worth the drive from Miami. Our waitress was new and the nicest person ever. She absolutely loves the food at Mrs. Mac's and gave us great recommendations. We started off with a bottle of Pinot Grigio that was actually well priced. Our appetizer was the crab cakes--DELICIOUS!! You get 2 and they are huge and come with mustard sauce. The BF had grilled Mahi Mahi with homemade coleslaw and I had a southwest snapper with black beans and rice. OMG--Best snapper I have ever had. They are famous for their Key Lime pie. Of course I had it-- Best I have ever tasted. The BF got the chocolate cake, I assume he loved it because he licked the plate clean. We also got a Key Lime Freeze ( you get it for free when you check in on Yelp). It is basically a Key Lime Milk Shake and boy was it good. Our total bill was 80.00, not bad considering the wine was $33. Do not miss this special place.
(5)Randi H.
I agree with most of the posters about service being slow. The food was not bad, nothing special. I had the salmon benedict. Hash browns were good.
(3)vlad d.
Quaint, inexpensive seafood shack on the way to Key West. Must try the alligator tenders, the crab cakes and the key lime float.
(5)Pat S.
Food - Outstanding. Best meal we have had since we have been in the keys. Churrasco steak was out of this world. Parmesan Crusted Hogfish was awesome. Fish and chips and even the hamburger was given rave reviews at the table. Can't beat the only key lime pie I will eat either. Service - Outstanding. Best service we have had since we have been in the keys. We have found most people in the Key Largo and surrounding area very unfriendly which is too bad.
(5)Tamara M.
Both of us ended up getting something other than what we ordered. Being hungry, we didn't complain, but did call it to the waiter's attention. He apologized, and read back what he wrote down which was what we asked for. Either he punched it into they computer wrong or the kitchen got it wrong. What we did receive was oaky, but not outstanding. No discounts or other concessions for the mistakes were made, and we had to send the bill back to be adjusted, since the price of what they brought was more than what we ordered, and they charged the higher price. The key lime pie really is very good. The free lime freeze (with Yelp check-in) was very tasty. The conch chowder, on the other hand was not to our liking. We couldn't find any conch in there, and the tomato based broth seemed to us more like a cup of spaghetti sauce. Oddest conch chowder I've ever had. The fried platter the bf ended up was fine, but too big and heavy, since he had ordered something grilled. My fish was good, if a little dry.
(2)Brendan Z.
A very good place to have your lunch on your way to Key West. A small restaurant but the staff are very very friendly. Service is great as well. The food is ok, nothing special. Typical diner food. I do love the atmosphere though. The license plate from every state on the wall is a cool touch. Will be back when we go to Key West again. Oh yeah, the prices are very reasonable.
(3)Amy S.
Excellent! This place isn't much to look at, and i would've passed it by if not for Yelp. Its more like a diner. But the food is first class. Very fresh and flavorful. Had the catch of the day and the key west freeze. Delicious! Don't pass this place up.
(5)Tanya V.
Excellent sea food! Lobster salad was great , also steamed mussels! Dad had steamed yellowtail . It was incredible! Highly recommend! But best was the key Lime pie!! Delicious!
(4)Kathleen H.
This is a great place for a family dinner. The kids can get their burgers and fries, and the parents can get a seafood dinner. Not fancy or stuffy, but a fun place to eat. I usually don't envy what another person is eating or drinking, but my grandson got the Key Lime slush with his dinner, and I made him share it with me - it was so good. We should have gotten another one to go. This is the kind of place that you would like to come back to, so you could try other things. The prices are reasonable, and the menu is large and varied, with something for everyone. We had planned to eat there a second time during our stay in Key Largo, but found out they were closed on Sundays.
(4)Victoria O.
Visited Mrs. Mac's on a Monday night in January and received a very warm welcome from Jonathon, our waiter. He jumped right in and didn't miss a best with his quick wit and knowledgeable, friendly service. Had some fun exploring the license plate decor on all the walls. Food was great, very fresh. Stone crab claws were outstanding! Had the key lime freeze dessert and there are no words to describe its deliciousness. Best meal in the Keys. They have a second, larger location but I'm glad we made it to the original.
(5)Pooja D.
We ended up going here two days in a row during our stay at Key Largo. The setting is very unique and quite fun - apparently a lot of people who visit go back home and mail over their license plates to Mrs Mac's. These are displayed all over the walls and even the lampshades are made of license plates! The staff were very friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend getting their specials. We had their portobello pita and blackened mahi mahi with beans and rice with different cheeses and salsa. Their vegetarian pita and sweet potato fries were excellent too! The coleslaw was okay - I think I've had better. Overall, a great experience. I would definitely go back to try their hogfish.
(4)Leanne S.
We tried to go here for breakfast yesterday (Friday) morning at 8:30 but they weren't open. So apparently the hours listed here on Yelp aren't correct.
(1)Page P.
Meal was good. We had the fried conch basket and blackened mahi. I would go back just for the key lime pie. It was the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Super creamy and crust was obviously homemade. Dinner was good quality wasn't disappointed, but not quite 5 star worthy. Would certainly go back again.
(4)Jess W.
We ate here for dinner one night and I had the BEST ribs ever. My bf had the steak and he was just as pleased. We liked it so much we stopped in for breakfast and that was awesome too! I had the turkey spinach feta omelet and he had the bagel with bacon egg and cheese. You gotta go there!
(5)Elizabeth M.
I love the decor of this place along with the friendly service. Its a place to go when u just want something fast to eat. I will definetly come back here for a quick bit when in the Keys.
(4)Janis A.
Had breakfast here on our last morning in the keys. Definitely a good choice. Hubby had a veggie omelet that was very good. I had the breakfast pita sandwich with sausage. It was delicious with fresh tomatoes I had the key lime freeze from the yelp coupon and it was very good. Had to complete our breakfast with a piece of key lime pie. We have had key lime pie everyday of this trip and this was by far the best. Our only complaint is that we didn't make it here for a dinner.
(5)Michele G.
Fantastic conch chowder. Deliciously spicy with plenty of veggies. The alligator tenders were perfectly seasoned and the hot sauce is to die for! You can buy a bottle to take with you. Try the key lime freeze if you like the flavor of extreme key lime. Delicious! The key lime pie is creamy and delightful. Great service. Our waitress was prompt and friendly. The ambiance is fun and the license plates make it whimsical. This is the perfect vaca spot!
(4)Adam K.
Me and my family ate here for lunch. The staff was welcoming, our server was attentive, and all five of us thought the food was excellent--including the key lime pie! Enough said.
(5)Richard A.
Great conch fritters and coconut shrimp, nothing out of this world.
(3)Caia C.
Had an incredibly filling meal of blackened hog fish, with cole slaw and black beans and rice. Friendly wait staff. Very welcoming. Very down home yumminess.
(4)Peter O.
We loved the ambience of this place. It's Keys Casual, with the lampshades made of bent license plates. We had the hogfish--something you don't often see on the menu outside of the Florida keys. It was tasty and fresh, but didn't convert me to a hogfish fan. We also had a local craft beer made in Islamorada, which was a treat. We topped our meal off with a free key lime frozen drink courtesy of Yelp. It was our favorite key lime dessert out of the many we tried during our three days in the Keys. This will definitely be a go-to place for a quick, reasonably-priced, casual meal on future forays to the Keys.
(4)Lou M.
Its amazing place. You have to try the key lime pie ! The BEST of the world, I promise you.
(5)T-rex M.
You want some friendly service and good food? Mrs Mac's got your back. Great key lime pie, obvi, but the freeze version is stand up as well. Also, there's an off-menu appetizer gator bites dish that knocked my socks off
(5)Christina L.
Seriously yummy seafood with really friendly staff. Lobster bites were fresh and buttery, crab cakes were full of flavor, and the smoked fish dip was super addicting. My boyfriend and I loved this place so much we stopped by twice during our trip to the keys. Can't wait to go again!
(4)Jenn G.
Mrs Macs was awesome! This place had an eclectic down home feel. Not a tourist trap at all. The key lime pie, key lime freeze and root beer floats were awesome!
(5)Julia W.
Everything about this cozy place screams seaside vintage Florida. It's a tiny old pink house with old neon signs and a cool retro metal front porch screen door, that slams every time people go in and out. The interior is covered wall to ceiling in old license plates, including the light fixtures. We took the first seats available and sat at the counter. I didn't mind this at all because the service was friendly and impeccable. They have a good size menu selection, and the food is delicious with hefty portions. For dessert we ordered their famous key lime pie ( there is no shortage of key lime anything in Key Largo) I could tell it was homemade. Lucky for me, I really love key lime pie because I've had three pieces in three days from three separate places. This place also has a fizzy key lime milk shake. Yum. We left with full happy bellies, doggy bags, and tired from an active day in the water. We will be back! Next time, with more family and more friends.
(5)Jennifer L.
All I can say is yum. My crab cakes were delish. Someone else (very picky) in my party had a lobster bisque soup and said they'd come back again. We had a some other typical diner food but i would stick to what they do best...The fish snd specials! It was comfy and kitch. Portions were generous, staff chatty, friendly and more than accommodating.
(4)Diana N.
One of my favorite places to eat in the world!!! Our family LOVES this place. We are locals and have tried a lot of the restaurants in the area and nothing compares to this. Their new location down the street has the same great food, but the restaurant itself is beautiful. This location is a small diner, very laid back. Most visit when going to Key Largo.
(5)Stacey M.
Thank you other Yelpers for suggesting this place! The Key Lime pie was the best I have ever had. My husband and I both had the crab cake basket. Delicious! I would highly recommend.
(4)Andrés A.
Talking about fast service and great food! Me and my wife went to try this place after reading some reviews... And definitively they didn't dissapointed us! I had the coconut shrimp basket and my wife got the churrasco skirt steak.... Huge plate both and delicious :):) all this in our table just 10-15 min by the time we go into the door... And the place was packed!! Definitively a must!
(5)Franklin H.
Didn't eat dinner here actually ate at The Fish House. Decided to have a key lime pie contest between the two restaurants. Fish house had a better looking piece with a beautiful merengue but hands down and two out of two votes agreed that Mrs. Mac had the best key lime pie. If you get a piece to go tell them not to put it in the bag because they turn the pie sideways and mess a completely perfect piece of pie up. You can buy a whole pie to go.
(5)Ryan S.
Ate here for dinner last night. Happy with the experience. Recommended by hotel. A little hole in the wall look which I think is what they are going for. I order the blackened mahi mahi. Would get it again. A bit salty and has some kick, but I'm into that. Key lime pie was good too.
(4)Doug B.
Went for lunch. I was impressed. The layout and decor where nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was really good. Took the Key Lime pie back to my hotel for a late nite snack. It was great!
(4)Christopher D.
Really not sure what the hype is about for the key lime pie. We got a whole one to go and ate it that night, thinking that a key lime pie from the Florida Keys would be a culinary experience. It was good, but you really have to search for the key lime taste. It literally just tasted sweet and creamy - very little lime flavor! Also fairly pricey - ~$20 for a whole pie and whipped cream. They also will not cut it for you or let you eat it in the restaurant if you order it "to go".
(2)Christy U.
Back again lobster bites and the service keeps me coming back!!!
(5)Ivan S.
The deep fried fish was great, but all the sides were meh. The fries were not crispy, and the "chowder" could be mistaken for a chili - maybe that's intentional. The key lime pie was great though! And the free with Yelp checkin key lime frosty was also good.
(3)Leigh S.
Pretty good overall. Great service. My husband didnt care for the batter on the fish. The conch salad was good and more than I expected. We will be back.
(4)Owen G.
Mrs. Mac's was recommended to us by a park ranger, and exceeded our expectations. Both the key lime freeze and key lime pie were fantastic as well as the food. Everyone was super friendly. The whole restaurant had a very homey Keys vibe. We'll be back next time we're in the Keys!
(5)Terry W.
Of all the little places to have a bite to eat, this is a hit. We wanted to have breakfast but it was after 11:00 am. They quit serving at 11:00 am. I had a blackened fish sandwich and it was very good. If you are a Yelp er and show a coupon that Yelp gives you when you check in, you get a Key Lime Freeze. It was delicious, I took mine to go, and enjoyed it all the way back to Miami. This place is open for Breakfast and Lunch, the other Mrs Mac's just down the road is open for Lunch and Dinner.
(4)Sarah F.
As a vegetarian travelling in the States, it's always brilliant to see the "V" symbol. Mrs Mac's Chilled Grilled Veggie Saucer was fantastic. A side of potato salad included and an extra one of sweet potato fries easily made this one of my favourite meals of this trip. The decor is great, the restaurant is very clean, the restrooms are fun and the staff are lovely. Especially when my autistic daughter hit her tolerance level for hunger and heat and had a wobble. Our waitress didn't bat an eyelid - thankyou for that! So much so that everything calmed down enough for us to be able to stay for dessert, we had the key lime pie and it was amazing! Highly recommended. Will be back on our next trip!
(5)Emma H.
Just okay. Had a salad with grilled mahi (bland) and the dressing wasn't good. Also, fried conch sandwich that had little flavor. Staff was friendly & place was clean. Seemed pretty popular but not sure why.
(2)Justin H.
Great service, order the key lime freeze!!! Also the best key lime pie we had in the keys. So good we are going to stop on the way back to order a pie & freeze for the road!
(4)Laurie N.
This place had a lot to offer. Nice menu. My hubby had the fish sandwich with beans and rice. He liked it. I ordered the turkey pita sandwich. It was ok. Service was good. I wish I was able to try the key lime pie. We were in a hurry and didn't have the chance. The place is decorated with old license plates. Pretty cool!
(3)Bill W.
Went there for lunch today. Food, service and buzz level were all excellent. Would definitely go back and would recommend it to friends.
(5)Brittany S.
Okay, so I failed in thinking this would be the best option in Marathon to find my pops a heart-healthy breakfast - but I was right in thinking it sounded crazy-good based on Yelp reviews. Cute diner-feel like the kind you see in the movies - complete with a zillion license plates hanging on the wall, swiveling chrome barstools, booths and a wrap-around counter. Highlights from our ordering (many of which have already been raved about in other reviews): -fresh orange juice, the real kind, not the "it was fresh one day a while back, but today's not that actual day" I'll pay a pretty penny any day for a real glass of OJ -Key Lime Freezes: ahhhhhh!!! So much for not eating beyond my hunger. Clipped a coupon out of the local visitor's book and just HAD to see what all the fuss was about. Definitely worthy of the fuss -part dairy/part lime explosion - you've got to try this! -known for their mimosa breakfast specials (order the meal and it comes with a free mimosa) - didn't actually go this route because I was pretty stuck on the idea of a veggie egg-white omelette with artichoke hearts, spinach, tomato and feta (I give myself 5 stars for coming up with this combination). Will definitely visit Mrs. Mac's the next time I find myself in the Keys. Great service and delicious food!
(5)Angela F.
Awesome Pink Coconut Shrimp and "Super-fishwich" with conch chowder! Prices are reasonable and service was great. Highly recommend!!!
(5)Robin C.
Absolutely the best key lime pie I have had in a long time. Staff was friendly, very helpful and welcoming. We took our pie to go but really want to go back & see how good their food is.
(5)Kristi F.
Definitely a tourist spot, but very cute. We went mid day during the week, so it was not crowded. Cute license plate décor. We got the crab cakes and the key lime pie. Both were amazing. Crab cakes were huge with large chunks of crab. Pie was so cold, almost frozen, and had really hard (almost candied) crust. Service was great, although the place was not crowded. Stick with the fish and pie here. The reviews complaining about the burgers- well, that's what you get for ordering a burger at a place known for its fish and pie!
(4)Laura W.
There are two Mrs. Mac restaurants--the newer, larger one is located only 500 yards down the road from the first location. Food here is ok, but nothing spectacular. A lot of fried fish baskets, sandwiches, salads, all served in a diner style. Decent but not gourmet.
(3)Chris G.
There was a hair on my food and the pita stuffed egg breakfast was disgusting. I've heard others say this place was good but not sure why. I also ordered the hogfish and it was OK, but nothing special. The service is definitely pretty slack.
(1)Sara L.
Went there for breakfast our first morning on the island and it was amazing! I had a veggie omelet and hashbrown casserole- delicious! Also have delicious mimosas and bellinis, which we also had. Even the coffee was great! Service was spectacular, and never had to wait long for food. Highly recommend!
(5)Ashley R.
My all-round favorite restaurant in Key Largo! Local-caught, fresh seafood specials daily. I have a hard time going anywhere else when I come down. Just delicious! My favs are mahi mahi and one time they had Florida stone crab. Love the grouper also when they have it. You can also get a free Key Lime freeze with the Yelp deal.
(5)William O.
Man, I know that, when you think Keys, you think seafood, but if you're like me and tend to stay away from seafaring creepy crawlers, make your way to Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. Yes, the menu is rife with creatures from the deep, but if you take the time to peruse the Cheesecake Factory-like menu, you'll eventually find the ribs. The ribs. The freaking ribs. They're served with a side of sauce, which, for my Zen-like focus on the full rack, I totally neglected. And really, I didn't at all need it. These are some of the better ribs I've ever had, and the way they just fell apart in your mouth made me want to slink down into my seat and slip off into a Hedonistic coma. The Key Lime Pie is also excellent. Just a word of advice: this place (the original location, at least) is NOT good for groups. It's a small space, and as far as I could tell, the tables can't really accommodate more than four.
(4)Tim F.
Mrs Mac passes the test of time we have seen restaurants come and go over the years, this place has some of the best local fish dishes at very reasonable prices. We have a lot of favorites to many to list. From time to time my wife and I try other Key Largo restaurants but keep on going back to Mrs Mac's. Just wish they could have copied a couple recipes from Calypso's (out of business) one being Dolphin ( the fish) enchilada with deep fried sweet corn on the cob yum.
(5)Jessica K.
My husband and I shared their steak. More than enough for the two of us!! Great service. Our waitress was wonderful ! Great place!
(5)Jeff G.
From beginning to end, a great and memorable dining experience. From the second we walked in the ambiance was clean, open, homey, nicely decorated and it smelt great! The service was outstanding from the second we sat down as well. Nothing like having a waiter you can tell has been working there for years. Needless to say he was very knowledgeable with the menu, offered suggestions and was on top of everything. We started with the truffle fries appetizer and they were very, very tasty with a nice crisp to them. For my entry, I ordered a corned beef Reuben with a side of what I call French fry chips (kind of like nathans fries), served with a side of cheese and I was in friggin heaven! The sandwich was outrageous, probably one of the better Reuben's I've every had and those fries and cheese really brought back childhood memories! The food was fresh, cooked perfect and my modified order was made just as requested! Of course being that we were in the keys, I absolutely had to have the key lime pie and I'll be honest... this might be the best one I've had in all my trips to the Keys. All in all Mrs. Mac's Kitchen is a fantastic place to dine with an atmosphere and energy that makes you feel right at home. They have a full bar and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. I would not pass through this area of the Keys without stopping here for a meal, enjoy!
(5)Tanya V.
Excellent sea food! Lobster salad was great , also steamed mussels! Dad had steamed yellowtail . It was incredible! Highly recommend! But best was the key Lime pie!! Delicious!
(4)Kathleen H.
This is a great place for a family dinner. The kids can get their burgers and fries, and the parents can get a seafood dinner. Not fancy or stuffy, but a fun place to eat. I usually don't envy what another person is eating or drinking, but my grandson got the Key Lime slush with his dinner, and I made him share it with me - it was so good. We should have gotten another one to go. This is the kind of place that you would like to come back to, so you could try other things. The prices are reasonable, and the menu is large and varied, with something for everyone. We had planned to eat there a second time during our stay in Key Largo, but found out they were closed on Sundays.
(4)Victoria O.
Visited Mrs. Mac's on a Monday night in January and received a very warm welcome from Jonathon, our waiter. He jumped right in and didn't miss a best with his quick wit and knowledgeable, friendly service. Had some fun exploring the license plate decor on all the walls. Food was great, very fresh. Stone crab claws were outstanding! Had the key lime freeze dessert and there are no words to describe its deliciousness. Best meal in the Keys. They have a second, larger location but I'm glad we made it to the original.
(5)Pooja D.
We ended up going here two days in a row during our stay at Key Largo. The setting is very unique and quite fun - apparently a lot of people who visit go back home and mail over their license plates to Mrs Mac's. These are displayed all over the walls and even the lampshades are made of license plates! The staff were very friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend getting their specials. We had their portobello pita and blackened mahi mahi with beans and rice with different cheeses and salsa. Their vegetarian pita and sweet potato fries were excellent too! The coleslaw was okay - I think I've had better. Overall, a great experience. I would definitely go back to try their hogfish.
(4)Leanne S.
We tried to go here for breakfast yesterday (Friday) morning at 8:30 but they weren't open. So apparently the hours listed here on Yelp aren't correct.
(1)Page P.
Meal was good. We had the fried conch basket and blackened mahi. I would go back just for the key lime pie. It was the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Super creamy and crust was obviously homemade. Dinner was good quality wasn't disappointed, but not quite 5 star worthy. Would certainly go back again.
(4)Jess W.
We ate here for dinner one night and I had the BEST ribs ever. My bf had the steak and he was just as pleased. We liked it so much we stopped in for breakfast and that was awesome too! I had the turkey spinach feta omelet and he had the bagel with bacon egg and cheese. You gotta go there!
(5)Elizabeth M.
I love the decor of this place along with the friendly service. Its a place to go when u just want something fast to eat. I will definetly come back here for a quick bit when in the Keys.
(4)Janis A.
Had breakfast here on our last morning in the keys. Definitely a good choice. Hubby had a veggie omelet that was very good. I had the breakfast pita sandwich with sausage. It was delicious with fresh tomatoes I had the key lime freeze from the yelp coupon and it was very good. Had to complete our breakfast with a piece of key lime pie. We have had key lime pie everyday of this trip and this was by far the best. Our only complaint is that we didn't make it here for a dinner.
(5)Michele G.
Fantastic conch chowder. Deliciously spicy with plenty of veggies. The alligator tenders were perfectly seasoned and the hot sauce is to die for! You can buy a bottle to take with you. Try the key lime freeze if you like the flavor of extreme key lime. Delicious! The key lime pie is creamy and delightful. Great service. Our waitress was prompt and friendly. The ambiance is fun and the license plates make it whimsical. This is the perfect vaca spot!
(4)Adam K.
Me and my family ate here for lunch. The staff was welcoming, our server was attentive, and all five of us thought the food was excellent--including the key lime pie! Enough said.
(5)Richard A.
Great conch fritters and coconut shrimp, nothing out of this world.
(3)Caia C.
Had an incredibly filling meal of blackened hog fish, with cole slaw and black beans and rice. Friendly wait staff. Very welcoming. Very down home yumminess.
(4)Peter O.
We loved the ambience of this place. It's Keys Casual, with the lampshades made of bent license plates. We had the hogfish--something you don't often see on the menu outside of the Florida keys. It was tasty and fresh, but didn't convert me to a hogfish fan. We also had a local craft beer made in Islamorada, which was a treat. We topped our meal off with a free key lime frozen drink courtesy of Yelp. It was our favorite key lime dessert out of the many we tried during our three days in the Keys. This will definitely be a go-to place for a quick, reasonably-priced, casual meal on future forays to the Keys.
(4)Lou M.
Its amazing place. You have to try the key lime pie ! The BEST of the world, I promise you.
(5)T-rex M.
You want some friendly service and good food? Mrs Mac's got your back. Great key lime pie, obvi, but the freeze version is stand up as well. Also, there's an off-menu appetizer gator bites dish that knocked my socks off
(5)Christina L.
Seriously yummy seafood with really friendly staff. Lobster bites were fresh and buttery, crab cakes were full of flavor, and the smoked fish dip was super addicting. My boyfriend and I loved this place so much we stopped by twice during our trip to the keys. Can't wait to go again!
(4)Jenn G.
Mrs Macs was awesome! This place had an eclectic down home feel. Not a tourist trap at all. The key lime pie, key lime freeze and root beer floats were awesome!
(5)Julia W.
Everything about this cozy place screams seaside vintage Florida. It's a tiny old pink house with old neon signs and a cool retro metal front porch screen door, that slams every time people go in and out. The interior is covered wall to ceiling in old license plates, including the light fixtures. We took the first seats available and sat at the counter. I didn't mind this at all because the service was friendly and impeccable. They have a good size menu selection, and the food is delicious with hefty portions. For dessert we ordered their famous key lime pie ( there is no shortage of key lime anything in Key Largo) I could tell it was homemade. Lucky for me, I really love key lime pie because I've had three pieces in three days from three separate places. This place also has a fizzy key lime milk shake. Yum. We left with full happy bellies, doggy bags, and tired from an active day in the water. We will be back! Next time, with more family and more friends.
(5)Jennifer L.
All I can say is yum. My crab cakes were delish. Someone else (very picky) in my party had a lobster bisque soup and said they'd come back again. We had a some other typical diner food but i would stick to what they do best...The fish snd specials! It was comfy and kitch. Portions were generous, staff chatty, friendly and more than accommodating.
(4)Diana N.
One of my favorite places to eat in the world!!! Our family LOVES this place. We are locals and have tried a lot of the restaurants in the area and nothing compares to this. Their new location down the street has the same great food, but the restaurant itself is beautiful. This location is a small diner, very laid back. Most visit when going to Key Largo.
(5)Stacey M.
Thank you other Yelpers for suggesting this place! The Key Lime pie was the best I have ever had. My husband and I both had the crab cake basket. Delicious! I would highly recommend.
(4)Andrés A.
Talking about fast service and great food! Me and my wife went to try this place after reading some reviews... And definitively they didn't dissapointed us! I had the coconut shrimp basket and my wife got the churrasco skirt steak.... Huge plate both and delicious :):) all this in our table just 10-15 min by the time we go into the door... And the place was packed!! Definitively a must!
(5)Franklin H.
Didn't eat dinner here actually ate at The Fish House. Decided to have a key lime pie contest between the two restaurants. Fish house had a better looking piece with a beautiful merengue but hands down and two out of two votes agreed that Mrs. Mac had the best key lime pie. If you get a piece to go tell them not to put it in the bag because they turn the pie sideways and mess a completely perfect piece of pie up. You can buy a whole pie to go.
(5)Ryan S.
Ate here for dinner last night. Happy with the experience. Recommended by hotel. A little hole in the wall look which I think is what they are going for. I order the blackened mahi mahi. Would get it again. A bit salty and has some kick, but I'm into that. Key lime pie was good too.
(4)Doug B.
Went for lunch. I was impressed. The layout and decor where nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was really good. Took the Key Lime pie back to my hotel for a late nite snack. It was great!
(4)Christopher D.
Really not sure what the hype is about for the key lime pie. We got a whole one to go and ate it that night, thinking that a key lime pie from the Florida Keys would be a culinary experience. It was good, but you really have to search for the key lime taste. It literally just tasted sweet and creamy - very little lime flavor! Also fairly pricey - ~$20 for a whole pie and whipped cream. They also will not cut it for you or let you eat it in the restaurant if you order it "to go".
(2)Christy U.
Back again lobster bites and the service keeps me coming back!!!
(5)Ivan S.
The deep fried fish was great, but all the sides were meh. The fries were not crispy, and the "chowder" could be mistaken for a chili - maybe that's intentional. The key lime pie was great though! And the free with Yelp checkin key lime frosty was also good.
(3)Leigh S.
Pretty good overall. Great service. My husband didnt care for the batter on the fish. The conch salad was good and more than I expected. We will be back.
(4)Owen G.
Mrs. Mac's was recommended to us by a park ranger, and exceeded our expectations. Both the key lime freeze and key lime pie were fantastic as well as the food. Everyone was super friendly. The whole restaurant had a very homey Keys vibe. We'll be back next time we're in the Keys!
(5)Terry W.
Of all the little places to have a bite to eat, this is a hit. We wanted to have breakfast but it was after 11:00 am. They quit serving at 11:00 am. I had a blackened fish sandwich and it was very good. If you are a Yelp er and show a coupon that Yelp gives you when you check in, you get a Key Lime Freeze. It was delicious, I took mine to go, and enjoyed it all the way back to Miami. This place is open for Breakfast and Lunch, the other Mrs Mac's just down the road is open for Lunch and Dinner.
(4)Sarah F.
As a vegetarian travelling in the States, it's always brilliant to see the "V" symbol. Mrs Mac's Chilled Grilled Veggie Saucer was fantastic. A side of potato salad included and an extra one of sweet potato fries easily made this one of my favourite meals of this trip. The decor is great, the restaurant is very clean, the restrooms are fun and the staff are lovely. Especially when my autistic daughter hit her tolerance level for hunger and heat and had a wobble. Our waitress didn't bat an eyelid - thankyou for that! So much so that everything calmed down enough for us to be able to stay for dessert, we had the key lime pie and it was amazing! Highly recommended. Will be back on our next trip!
(5)Emma H.
Just okay. Had a salad with grilled mahi (bland) and the dressing wasn't good. Also, fried conch sandwich that had little flavor. Staff was friendly & place was clean. Seemed pretty popular but not sure why.
(2)Justin H.
Great service, order the key lime freeze!!! Also the best key lime pie we had in the keys. So good we are going to stop on the way back to order a pie & freeze for the road!
(4)Laurie N.
This place had a lot to offer. Nice menu. My hubby had the fish sandwich with beans and rice. He liked it. I ordered the turkey pita sandwich. It was ok. Service was good. I wish I was able to try the key lime pie. We were in a hurry and didn't have the chance. The place is decorated with old license plates. Pretty cool!
(3)Bill W.
Went there for lunch today. Food, service and buzz level were all excellent. Would definitely go back and would recommend it to friends.
(5)Brittany S.
Okay, so I failed in thinking this would be the best option in Marathon to find my pops a heart-healthy breakfast - but I was right in thinking it sounded crazy-good based on Yelp reviews. Cute diner-feel like the kind you see in the movies - complete with a zillion license plates hanging on the wall, swiveling chrome barstools, booths and a wrap-around counter. Highlights from our ordering (many of which have already been raved about in other reviews): -fresh orange juice, the real kind, not the "it was fresh one day a while back, but today's not that actual day" I'll pay a pretty penny any day for a real glass of OJ -Key Lime Freezes: ahhhhhh!!! So much for not eating beyond my hunger. Clipped a coupon out of the local visitor's book and just HAD to see what all the fuss was about. Definitely worthy of the fuss -part dairy/part lime explosion - you've got to try this! -known for their mimosa breakfast specials (order the meal and it comes with a free mimosa) - didn't actually go this route because I was pretty stuck on the idea of a veggie egg-white omelette with artichoke hearts, spinach, tomato and feta (I give myself 5 stars for coming up with this combination). Will definitely visit Mrs. Mac's the next time I find myself in the Keys. Great service and delicious food!
(5)Angela F.
Awesome Pink Coconut Shrimp and "Super-fishwich" with conch chowder! Prices are reasonable and service was great. Highly recommend!!!
(5)Robin C.
Absolutely the best key lime pie I have had in a long time. Staff was friendly, very helpful and welcoming. We took our pie to go but really want to go back & see how good their food is.
(5)Jenny L.
Great ambience, great service, great food! KEY LIME PIE is a must try!!! Service: drinks came instantaneously, which never happens at a busy restaurant?? Props to good service, our server, Tyler, is super friendly! (5-star) Food: Hogfish fish of the day - wine pairing recommended by Tyler (Santa margherita Pinot Grigio Italy) with Hogfish (catch of the day), bravo! Everything just comes together and literally melts in your mouth! Get this, they get fish/seafood delivered to them 3x a day, talk about FRESH SEAFOOD!?! (5-star) "Conch" chowder - made with spicy tomato base, pretty filling in a bowl, a lil salty but very "fragrantful". Personally, this is my first conch chowder, I was expecting clam chowder like soup. Instead it came out like a chili bowl, wasn't what I expected, but still tasted pretty good. I personally think you can really taste the conch if it's made creamy clam-chowder or New England style topped with thin slices of conch (3-star) Key lime pie - nicely frozen yet it melts in your mouth, sharply limed yet creamy at the same time, crust with the right crisp, almost like a cheesecake, unforgettable! Price: $10-15 appetizer, $15-30 seafood entree Parking: small, not sure how many cars can they fit, we walked there bc we lived really close by... P/s: Check in on yelp for a FREE key lime freeze - pretty good but not comparable to their key lime pie (which was on the house for us, shhhhh....plz don't tell) P/ss: they also have alligator tenders?!!?! Someone try this and let me know plZ!c
(5)Delaney W.
Such a wonderful place with a superb staff. I highly recommend the Key Lime Pie Freeze. I do long need pie form in my life to enjoy these flavors. They really took key lime to the next level with this delicious concoction. This was also the first time I had a "French style" fish. So yummy! Just ask a waiter, ours was happy to answer any questions. This place is one of the many reasons Key Largo is my favorite of the keys.
(5)Dainy L.
Exceptionally friendly service, but almost too friendly, almost zealous - like the kind that makes you feel guilty if you don't tip over 20%, but you actually had to work to maintain the social interaction. Alligator tenders are well-seasoned, thinly battered, and deep fried, served with a buffalo sauce, but request their ranch dip to complement. Conch chowder is heavily spiced, thick, and hearty with skin-on potatoes. Burgers are well-cooked and a great value at $8-$9 with a large side. Go for the key lime breeze shake over the pie for a lighter, but more filling desert choice. Pass on the conch salad, an odd, and surprisingly bland combination of conch with celery, bell pepper, pickled jalapenos, and tomato.
(3)Matt M.
I ate the chicken Parmesan sandwich and fries at Mrs Mac's (not seafood, I know) and it was a decent sandwich, nothing spectacular. Went here on a Friday afternoon at lunch time and it was thoroughly packed with only some spaces available at the bar. Overall, service wasn't bad, I could just tell the bartender was stressed from all the people. Aort of a neat environment but I can concur with the other reviewers that say this place is a tourist trap.
(3)Michelle S.
Great lunch today and great first stop through the keys. Service was great. We started with 2 mimosas. They have a few specials very day. I had the mahi mahi tacos with cottage fries. Fresh, flavorful and filling! 3 corn tortilla tacos, Guac and fries. My husband got the cheeseburger and added bacon. The bacon was so crispy and delicious! And ended with the keyle freeze which is a key lime milkshake. It wasn't as tart as I thought it would be, which was great because is was refreshing. The decor is so fun with tons of old license plates and a diner feel.
(4)Roselin S.
Best spot in lower Keys! We had the seafood platter, mac and cheese, Bahama burger, and fried whole yellow tail snapper stuffed with Greek salad. Everything was delicious! Best of all, their key lime pie was absolutely perfect, not too tart, not too sweet!
(4)Charlie G.
I ate here twice on a recent trip. I had the combo basket the first night, with battered and deep fried Mahi-Mahi, Conch, and Lobster... and it was delicious! The Cole Slaw was excellent also! Next night, I chose not to hit a local brewery with my dive buds... but had a HUGE prime rib instead. Super tender and tasty... great Caesar salad, and hand dipped onion rings. Key lime pie is good too... although not quite as tart as I like it. Can't go wrong here! Also had a Key Lime Freeze to go, and it was good.... like a key lime pie smoothie...
(5)Frank D.
Best local seafood in Key Largo and it's the place where locals go to get a bite to eat; the place is always crowded and the fresh seafood is cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Had dinner there last night and will be heading there for lunch today before we head back to the mainland. Highly recommend that you visit this gem on the way down to the keys, during your visit to the keys or on your way back from the keys. Almost forgot, servers are awesome also.
(5)Jose L.
Yass. People were so nice. Food was good too.
(5)Linda D.
Creative breakfast and delicious!! They have standard American breakfast plates and some truly unique to the keys! Service was amazing, prompt and attentive. My Mac Attack was plenty to share. The hash was great and not overly fried. Biscuits were flaky throughout and meshed well with gravy. I have never experienced anything close to the Lobster and grits. The combination was spectacular especially with the special "salsa" they topped it with. I'm not one to brag about coffee, but I had a regular cup of Joe, and this Joe was GOOD! We took advantage of the Yelps "check-in offer" for a free key lime freeze. I only wish I had more room for this, but I took in as much as I could. This was a great dessert and definitely had a splash of fizz to it. We had to order to the key lime pie to compare to others on the island as this rates in the top ten. Rating is spot on - 7th best. FOOD IS GOOD HERE!!!
(5)Alex R.
I arrived here with the anticipation for an out body experience due to an amazing breakfast. I ordered The "Mac" Attack featuring two eggs, two bacon, two sausage links, two slices of French Toast with homemade hashbrown casserole and sliced tomatoes. I ripped through this meal like a bear attacking a picnic basket. Outstanding breakfast. The scrambled eggs were nice and fluffy, I added some extra salt, pepper, and a bit of hot sauce. The hash brown casserole was crazy good. The French Toast was very light actually which was surprising. The sausage links were the biggest links I've ever seen. Ridiculously awesome. The bacon was crisp. Come on its bacon...everything is better with it. To top it off I had the best hand squeezed orange juice. If you want a great breakfast, hit up Mrs. Mac's Kitchen.
(4)Ann M.
Just a tourist trap -expensive, bad, stingy food (I had grilled cheese/pie, was ok, friend said his conch fritters were good) -family next to us had the most awful looking burger -tasty pie but still FROZEN on top -20% gratuity circled on receipt...What?
(3)Jiin S.
Came here around 9 or 10AM on a Tuesday morning (driving from Miami to Key West). There were some people, but definitely not super crowded. The exterior was really cute and the interior was filled with license plates and random knick-knacks. Service was really great. They were really friendly and started my day off with a smile. The food was just okay. This is the main reason for my 3 star rating. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but it just didn't add up to the high praise that Yelp reviewers gave this place. I ordered the Texas Benedict. The corned beef hash was pretty flavorful, but the Texas toast was really underwhelming. I was expecting a large piece of toast, with a garlic-y crispy-on-the-outside-and-fluffy-on-the-inside texture... Nope. Their iced coffee was HUMONGOUS, just warning you. My mom got two eggs scrambled with sausage and bacon. To be fair, she said she'd give her order a four-star rating. She really liked the scrambled eggs. Dad got the "Mac" Attack. I don't think it was anything super special. He said it was "just okay." Maybe I'm missing something here. :/ Really wanted to like the place, but I can't ignore the food.
(3)Jackie F.
The fried Hogfish was out of this world! The best I've EVER had!!! Thanks for a perfect ending to a stress filled day!
(5)Bri A.
Bf and I came here for lunch after a long day of traveling from Chicago to Miami to Key Largo. We were seated right away which was good because we were starving! We started off with gator nuggets since neither of us have ever had them, and eating weird things while traveling is one of our favorite things. I'd choose these over chicken nuggets any day! The menu is huge and I wanted to try everything, but chose a hog fish dish since we can't get that in the Midwest. The flavor was just...wow! Heavenly is the only word that comes to mind. I tried the snapper which was good, but we both agreed my dish was better. My bloody was good and we were happy to see Kalik beer on the menu. It brought us back to our trip to the Bahamas back in the day where we drank Kalik and ate conch fritters on a daily basis. If only we had ordered those! Staff is super friendly and warm and this is a great place for a casual meal. I wish we ate here a second time!
(4)Ashley R.
I would say Mrs. Mac's is one of the best places we've had in the keys. Everything was great. The service, the food, the dessert. I had the fish basket- it was lightly fried Mahi. The serving size was large. It came with 2 sides. I got the cheese fries although it had so much cheese on it I wish I would have gotten the regular fries. The cole slaw was very good! And I'm not a huge fan of slaw- but theirs was great! My husband got the fish tacos and he said they were the best he ever had. For dessert I got a cinnamon roll and he got the key lime lie. His pie was so light and fluffy. It was perfect. We will be back!!!
(5)Tracy S.
The best thing about this place is the key lime pie. We had tried three other pies around the area and this one was so good that we came back for the pie the next day. It was creamy with just the right amount of tart and sweetness and the crust was perfect. I wish we could have brought some back with us but we had a four hour drive and although they do have pies to go it probably wouldn't have survived the trip back with us. As for the rest of the other food the portions are huge. I had the fish tacos and my husband had the brisket tacos. They both were good no where near the best we've ever had... but still good. Service was great! Everyone was friendly and they kept our drinks refilled and food came out quickly. All in all a pretty good meal and we'd def come back for the key lime pie.
(4)Kassandra P.
Really nice little locally owned and operated lunch spot! We arrived very hungry, ready for lunch after a long morning in the Florida Everglades. Everyone who could see us walk in yelled out a greeting, smiles all around, and we were encouraged to sit anywhere we'd like. After seeing gators in the Everglades, we decided to try Alligator tenders (a first for both my date and I) for lunch. They were so fun to eat and incredibly tasty. The platter came with a freshly baked roll with butter, which was warm and soft, as well as a little bowl of white rice and black beans, which tasted almost as good as my mother's. I checked in with yelp and got the free key lime freeze, an extremely delicious cold milkshake-style beverage that was generously portioned, that my date and I couldn't even finish because we had no more room after eating every bit of our meal. The license plate decorations that everyone talks about are pretty cool; I love seeing people repurpose seemingly useless materials. Great place to eat!
(5)Amanda S.
Overall:So good! Taste: excellent seasoning and flavor. Price: great! So reasonable. Portions: generous. Best: anything! We had the fish of the day, crab cakes, the lime freeze and key lime pie. They are not wrong, the pie is superb! Atmosphere: cute. Patio: yes. Small. Great seating though. Recommend: yes go there!!! Eat and be happy! Other: they have very large cups for H2O, tea etc. nice not to continually ask for refills.
(5)Katie A.
Just ok. Blackened tuna was pretty good, cartilagey, but fresh. But the snapper smelled really fishy... The salad wasn't fresh, a pile of wilted arugula and mushy spinach with sad tomatoes and cucumbers on the side. Wanted a non-fried lunch, so maybe going with the fried stuff is safer. Again, so many places around, I wouldn't choose this one again. Waitress had the "oh well here's your check" attitude and walked away. Key lime pie and the slushie were tasty.
(2)Sara C.
I want to give them 6 stars JUST for the key lime pie. It will change you. They knew me by name by the time I left Key Largo I stopped in for a slice so often. I was doing some diving in the area, and what goes better with diving than key like pie? What goes better with anything than key like pie? Well, the answer to that is nothing - you will want a slice of this pie after every meal. Just save yourself missing it as you leave by purchasing a whole pie to take with you. The food isn't bad, certainly good for the area. And the entire staff were sweethearts to us every time we went in. Even if you've eaten somewhere else, do not, I repeat DO NOT leave Key Largo without having a slice of the key lime pie. They also have a special key like pie freeze, a secret recipe.
(5)Todd M.
WOW!!! everything is great in this tiny place! the cajun blackened fish is amazing as is the home made slaw. Beware the wings they are so good you may fill up on them!
(4)Yan T.
Seems like a reliable local "chain": fresh seafood and quality breakfast/brunch. I only had a drink here as I was between meals (the absurdly cheap Bloody Mary was solid), but my friends had a nice spread, including fried fish and conch, and they enjoyed it all the way. I might stop by one of them on my next trip to the Keys.
(4)Lissete D.
I have been coming to Mrs. Mac's since (I think) the late 80's or so. Have never been disappointed with the food or the service. Their key lime pie is perfect. Nice & creamy and not too tangy. The staff is always friendly & welcoming. I practically grew up in the Keys. Key Largo to be exact. It has been a few years since we have driven down though. It sometimes makes me sad how much the area has changed. However, I'm very happy to see that some things have remained the same. I noticed, after we left, that they have a check-in offer. Next time for sure!
(4)Holly C.
Great place! Go to the larger restaurant on Key Largo if you have a large group. The smaller, bayside one said they could not accommodate our group of eight people. The food was tasty and fast at the larger one. We had a variety of apps, entrees and desserts and everyone was happy. The prices are reasonable considering the quality. Their Key Lime Pie is good but not as tangy as I like. Try the Key Lime Freeze; it's nice and tart!
(5)Merijo L.
Mrs. Mac's has something for everyone on the menu. I highly recommend them if you have fussy eaters. The menu is huge and all the food I've eaten there is awesome!
(4)Mike S.
Best key lime pie ever!! Try the chili dog!!! And root beer on draft!!! Can't beat it Everything's delicious !!!
(5)E M.
Mrs mac's kitchen (the first and little one, on the right side of US1. Bridgette (our server) was great , tried to accommodate our requests very professionally. Had mimosas with bacon bagel bfast. Hubby had lobster grits. He liked it very much. Very enjoyable to be on key's time...ahhhhhhhhhhhh
(4)Eduardo F.
Fantastic seafood! This is the place to go if you would like to taste some local seafood. We have even tried alligator meat here. Everything was great and the pink shrimp was the best I have had in north america! The service is very friendly, quick and food tastes absolutely great! Highly recommended! We did not had time for Key Lime Pie, but we will be back again in April/15 to taste it! I saw the reviews that it is fantastic.
(4)Dawn R.
If you are in Key Largo looking for a seafood dinner this is a must! Everyone's dinner was so delicious and the portions were very feeling. We had one individual in our party who doesn't like seafood and ordered steak. He said it was one of the best he's ever had. Whatever you do save room for key lime pie. We spilt a slice amongst the four of us. Seriously the best key lime pie in all the FL Keys!
(5)Mitch K.
Great place for breakfast with a lot of license plates on the walls. That about sums up my experience there. :) It's just a really nice place for breakfast when you're in Marathon.
(4)Mari J.
Mrs. Macs has a huge menu, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything is consistently good and I go frequently. Best fish tacos in the Upper Keys. Staff and owner are long-time locals and very accommodating. They do a lot for our Keys community. The service at both the original and the new Mrs. Macs can't be beat. Try the Key Lime Pie!
(5)McKinley P.
GREAT food and service! Burger was fantastic and Key Lime Pie was amazing! Carmen (from Australia) was a great waitress and very friendly.
(5)Vanessa A.
Love love love this place, yesterday my husband and I were looking for a place to have dinner and have our fresh catch cooked for us. As locals we know how to differentiate a tourist trap from a good restaurant so we were a little apprehensive at the beginning. We walked in and were greeted with a smile, shortly after we were seated. Our waitress, which I regret not remembering her name, was excellent! Nice, fast and very helpful. She explained all the ways in how our fish could be cooked in. Our meal was AMAZING. They prepared our fish in 3 different ways and all three were very good. The key lime pie was great and they homemade sweet potatoes fries delicious. Will definitely coming back!
(5)Nick R.
We ate there everyday for breakfast during our keys vacation. We loved the food kids loved the food. The waitresses went a step above in there duty, and made us feel like locals :). Will eat there every time we go. Still have the hindering question who and where is Mrs. Mac?!?!? :D
(5)Andres H.
Easily the best meal I had in Florida this visit, and I grew up here. Conch chowder was AMAZING, kind of spicy and full of flavor. Service at the bar was impeccable. A whole fried snapper with two sides was crazy affordable and delicious. And I even got a free key lime ice cream float with the Yelp offer! My new favorite place in the Keys, couldn't recommend it enough.
(5)Gilbert S.
This place all around good stuff and the key lime freeze is to die for !!! Take that back. Fish basket 13.95 With Fish add 6 bucks. They tell the fish today and it's added price. Would not have paid that much for it!!
(2)Rev. Robert D.
Great little spot, we went to the original building. Everything was just good nothing really else to say.
(3)Kiley K.
Meh. Thought this would be a great little place for breakfast; a little local dive that's been around for a while. Fun atmosphere - walls covered in license plates. But the food was mediocre at best and the server - although super friendly - got the order wrong. Breakfast choices are limited on Largo, so it's worth the stop if you're here - just don't set your expectations too high.
(3)Albert S.
This was tough to review and 3 1/2 stars would be more appropriate. Started with the conch chowder which was excellent. Really tasty with a little spice. The Caesar salad came out next which I also liked. The dressing was just the right amount and had a good taste. Main course was hogfish with the TJ's style sauce. I like the fact that you can get different sauces on the fish. The hogfish was very good and the sauce was good also. The steamed vegetable side tasted like those packaged microwave bags and was tasteless. For dessert I had the key lime pie which was almost frozen in the middle and not that good. Beer selection wasn't that great but they did seem to have a nice wine list. Service was outstanding. Overall a good experience.
(3)JB M.
LOVE this place (bayside location). I had an order of their steamed muscles, two ice cold Key West Sunset Ales, a dolphin sandwich, and a piece of an awesome key lime pie. I left their full and feeling like a total king! We'll be back.
(5)Peter P.
We stopped at Mrs Mac's after an afternoon of kayaking for a drink and a key lime pie before a later dinner. I can't speak to the quality of the food since we only had pie (which I will get to shortly) and whiskey, but the atmosphere was relaxed and the service was very attentive. I am a huge key lime pie fan, huge! I grew up on the stuff! Mrs Mac's did not disappoint at all in that department. It was creamy, with an almost cheesecake like texture, and a bit of whipped cream on top. It was very sweet with a hint of lime, delicious crumbly crust, and a good size - all in all a great pie! I prefer my key lime slightly more acidic, (zest on top does a great job of this) but that is preference and doesn't detract from Mrs Mac's pie at all! I would definitely recommend this as a stop on a Keys trip!
(4)Gary P.
Our first stop in the Keys was Mrs. Mac's, and we were so happy we stopped! The burgers & fries were excellent along w/ the alligator bites. But the KEY LIME PIE was to die for, best key lime pie ever! Our waitress Carmen was EXCELLENT, best customer service I've had in a long time!
(5)Chris S.
Loved this place! There are actually two Mrs. Mac's about a mile or two from each other. We ate at the smaller one, a little further north on Route 1. It is a small diner, circa 1940's. There is some outdoor seating, but we wanted to eat inside (for the AC and the atmosphere). The food was great, the service was very friendly, and we got a key lime freeze for dessert which I am still thinking about. Mrs. Mac's is very popular, so time your meal carefully.
(5)Anailyn E.
One of our favorite places in key largo to eat! Always great food and great service. This place gets full for a reason. The fried veggies are a must!
(5)Cecilia P.
Amazing place and the employees are all sweetness ! I cheated and went to another restaurant and I won't be going back it really made me regret not going to Ms.Macs, I always leave with my stomach happy and my wallet happy !
(5)Randy H.
Pretty good little place. Had the grilled key west pink shrimp for lunch. Real tasty!
(4)Mariah K.
Stopped here since my boyfriend and I over slept for our complimentary hotel breakfast and to me it was just ok while my boyfriend loved it. He just said I order the wrong thing, ha.
(3)Andreina E.
Excellent! We had the churrasco steak with rice, beans and sweet potatoes frieds. All was really good! The services is fast and very nice.
(5)Ann B.
Used to come here all the time when I lived in FL. Visited family this week and had to drive down to key largo to get some tasty fresh fish and a heavenly slice of the key lime pie. Love their fish trio plate! Staff is always nice too. It was so good to be back! If your in key largo, make sure you pay them a visit! And spot your state's license plate on their walls!
(5)Vanna T.
Mahi fish and crab cakes were super delicious! Also loved the restaurants decorations. Service was superb.
(4)A S.
Cute little breakfast spot in Key Largo. Perfect for a cozy Sunday morning brunch before snorkeling or fishing. I had the Hash Benedict and coffee; it was very good. My boyfriend ordered the fresh squeezed Orange juice and OH MY GOSH, I practically drank all of it! Sorry babe.
(4)Ramon L.
Wow... Be prepared to wait at either location. The food was okay. If you looking for a visually appetizing presentation then go elseware. This place is more like a Diner.
(3)Rachelle B.
We stumbled upon Mrs. Macs Kitchen in Key Largo on our vacation last week. We loved the food and the atmosphere and the service SO much that we ate here 3 times! We started at the newer median location and after it was crowded with a long wait on our second visit, went to the original bayside location. I have a gluten allergy and they were extremely accommodating. Super friendly staff at both locations as well as amazing food. My Philly Cheese Steak minus the bread with perfectly cooked green beans on the side was so yummy. Our kids loved their burgers and chicken fingers and my husband loved the steak and the gator bites and the fish and well everything he ate. We had the Key Lime Pie as well as some Chocolate shakes. Yum! Decent prices, great service, fun atmosphere and delicious food.
(5)Matthew S.
Food and service was good. At the northern location (there are 2 of these restaurants), there are two areas within the restaurant. If you're seared up near the front, it's a fun setting to be in. Nothing fancy and if you want a vegitarian option, don't come here. It would be a great place to gather for some beers after fishing or snorkeling. If you're sitting in the back room, you'll be in a confined area with no windows.
(3)Karen B.
This is my second review for Mrs Macs. They cease to amaze me. I have always ordered the Prime Rib. Because it is the best I have ever had. This time I ordered the lobster ravioli. It was heaven in my mouth. Now I must go there at least twice while I am in town. For the Prime Rib and then the Lobster Ravioli.
(5)Grace C.
Great key lime freeze and key lime pie is a must Had the alligator tail and crab cake. Crab cake was mediocre. Alligator tail is ok nothing to write bout. Simple fried and dipped in buffalo wing hot sauce customer service was great and attentive
(4)Eric K.
Hands down the best service/staff we experienced in the upper keys. The staff is courteous, informed on the menu and eager to please. The food was top notch. Bloody Mary's were exactly as I like them, the blackened chicken was perfectly prepared. The decor was kitschy but cool. They know what they are and do it really well......oh rumor has it the key lime pie is good too! :) we'll be back!
(4)Sarah P.
This place was so great! The Texas Benedict was one of the best Benedicts I've ever had. The service was superb, also. I would highly recommend this place!
(4)Kimberly K.
I LA LA LA LA LOOOOOOVE THIS PLACE! I absolutely can't wait to come back to the keys and dine here!! I wanted to get some GOOD key lime pie at a restaurant or cafe, not go to a cafe and have them serve me something average that tasted store bought from publix or something. So the people who worked at Captain Slate's (the place I snorkeled at prior to eating at mrs mac) suggested Livio and I to try this place. There's two Mrs Mac, the original which is a small diner type feel and a new bigger one. Siri directed us to the newer one, which isn't far from the original anyway. It looked soooo cute! The outside a painted in pastel pink, blues, and yellows. The inside is decked out in a adorable decors such as a large mermaid by the door. It felt like one of those cute old people homes you visit who invests in thrifting for home decors. We started off with a key lime freeze. THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST MILKSHAKE IVE EVER HAD!!! It's an intense explosion of key lime flavor which you'd never expect and it's in the form of a milk shake. Oh my lawd, it's also HUGE! Think of a large mc Donald's cup... Yeah... It's like THAT big! I honestly wished I had ordered my own instead of sharing one with Livio regardless of how large it is. Everyone CAN NOT leave mrs mac without trying their key lime freeze!! Then we shared a crab cake appetizer. It comes with two large crab cakes about the size of the palm of the hand belonging to a petite person, with honey Dijon mustard drizzled on top. There was just enough mustard to scrap off the plate for each bite I took of my crab cake because it paired SO FANTASTICLY! This crab cake was so fresh and tender, honestly one of the best I've had. We ordered the garlic chili sauce alligator and a southwestern blackened mahi mahi to share. I've never had alligator before so this was my first... I was excited but unfortunately discovered I'm not fond of alligator. It's an acquired taste... The texture is chewy and a little fishy. Idk how to explain the taste, Livio loved it though. I must admit, the garlic chili sauce was great! :) The southwestern blackened mahi mahi was perfected down to a science. It's a large filet that's blackened just right, not too much so it doesn't have a burned taste but just enough for that smokey peppery ness, hehe. The "southwestern" part means the mahi mahi is topped with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and guac. I personally would never think of having my fish like this but I was feeling adventurous and decided why the hell not? SPRUCE UP MY SEAFOOD AND SHOW ME WHAT CHA GOT! I was not disappointed!! Since mahi mahi doesn't have a strong fishy taste, the guac balanced it out just right and the cheese only proved to me that cheese goes great on just about anything haha! Also, the fish to topping ratio was on point. It was very well worth it for ONLY $12! If you were to order it just blackened, it was $10. AAAND it comes with a fresh roll with REAL butter on the side, and rice and black beans. Such a great deal! I even had leftovers to take home. Usually, leftover fish doesn't taste that good the following day.. NOT MRS MAC'S!! My mahi mahi was so dang fresh that it only tasted JUST AS MARVELOUS the next day because it's been soaking in the sauce that I poured from the plate into my To-go box. So of course we HAD to finish with a key lime pie hehe, our initial reason for giving mrs mac a whirl. It was flawless. Not too tangy, the whip cream wasn't too fatty and there was enough on top to go with each bite of pie. Still, the key lime freeze is my favorite. I am now going through a key lime pie phase and want to try every key lime product I can haha. The great thing about all this food was that it did not taste or feel fatty at all... It was just a really healthy meal! Mrs mac was the perfect way to end my aquatic adventure in key largo and I can not wait to come back!
(5)C A.
Great food, authentic Keys atmosphere. Have been coming here for years. Never been disappointed with any of the dishes. Deserts are great as well. They've stayed true to their service, quality, and success despite their popularity, which is refreshing. A must visit while in Key Largo.
(5)Nicole S.
The food here is pretty good. Prices are fairly reasonable. Wait staff could be more friendly/knowledgable. My friend and I and his mom drove down from Hollywood for the afternoon. The key lime freeze was yummy and the key lime pie was good too, but hers is better! ;)
(4)Adalberto M.
Finally visited the famous "Mrs. Mac's Kitchen" (the original one) to have a nice breakfast. The place was packed but was able to be seated immediately outside. After a few minutes we received our menus and placed our orders. I see a common thread on reviews "slow service", which we also witnessed. BUT, come on - you're in the keys. If you're in a rush you probably don't belong here... Anyway, 2 egg plate with a side of bacon and their homemade hashbrown casserole for the Mrs. The casserole - OMG. I could have this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I had one of their specials, "Belgian Waffle with walnuts imbedded in the batter". This special came with a glass of champange for $6.95. A bargain for the wallet and the tummy! Very good!! Overall the place is good. My only drawback is their coffee. It really tastes bad, to the point I just couldn't drink it. So - it meant more champagne lol.
(4)Helen H.
Crab cakes are great! I loved the Aioli mustard sauce. I would have given Five stars but twice my husband order was wrong. 1st sweetened tea supposed to be unsweetened tea then onions on a no onion cheese steak. He did like it a lot though Now, I have to tell when we walked in restaurant it was almost empty at 12:09 pm. When we got our food every table was taken and there was a line out door! Key lime pie is not tart but a MUST!
(4)Kelly D.
Delicious food and friendly staff. I had a Belgian waffle with chocolate chips, a special, served with a complimentary mimosa. My friends both had the veggie omelette and they were both happy with their choice.
(5)Kreig H.
We had lunch at Mrs Macs Kitchen while on vacation. Service is excellent and portions are very large.
(3)Kevin U.
Busy place but service still great. Clean tables and utensils. Burger cooked a perfect medium. Coleslaw was very tasty. Lots of atmosphere. Key lime pie was awesome. Just right on the tartness. Chicken fingers were well breaded and seasoned well. Will go back again
(5)Trish D.
We stopped at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen on our way to Marathon for lunch. In April, the weather was mild enough that we could sit outside in front. Our server was awesome and anticipated some of our needs. I had the flying saucer tuna salad (on a pita) and my husband chose the dolphin reuben. We shared a piece of key lime pie. Everything was yummy! We totally recommend this little favorite to anyone!
(5)Valley J.
Okay okay so... I do not like key lime anything but guess what... The waitress told me that if I didn't like it, she'd pay for it. Let me tell you, it was sooooo DELICIOUS that I can't even remember what we had for dinner just before the pie came! Ya it's that good!! I even looked through all the pictures trying to jog my memory of what we ordered, but all that comes to mind was that heaven-in-my-mouth key lime pie!!!! The decor is unique and super artistic. The bathroom sink was my favorite. My girlfriend loathes public restrooms, but I "made" her go in just to take a look bc we'll never see anything else like that again until we come back! The tidal wave chandelier above the hostess is worth mentioning; it's in the pix too. All in all, they exceeded their reputation and earned repeat customers :)
(4)Max K.
Really, really nice staff. Unfortunately, they were overwhelmed with the volume of patrons. On a Monday night at 6:30pm, we waited about 30+ minutes for our dinner entrees, AFTER ordering drinks, dinner and finishing our appetizers/salads. (My kids between 5 months and 8 years old were going crazy with the wait.) I ordered the fish of the day fried basket (mahi mahi), and both the fish and fries were completely soggy (meaning the fried exterior of the fish was soft and wet with what seemed like semi-raw batter underneath, and half the fries were undercooked, let alone soggy). I attempted to order two different beers on tap off the menu, and the waitress came back twice with replies of "sorry, we're out". I sent my mahi mahi back and they refunded graciously because of it "not meeting my level of satisfaction." They offered to make something else on the grill, but at that point the rest of my family was ready to call it a night. I'm disappointed because I wanted to like this place after all the positive Yelp reviews and historical significance. The people were really nice, so I would try it again for casual drinks and appetizers during non-peak hours.
(2)Sarah N.
Ohhhhhh....mmmmm....ggg. Excellent service and great food in one cute little location. We left completely satisfied and im one picky patron!! Best key lime pie I've ever had in my life. Blackened shrimp was delish and the house dressing is amazing. Will be back prolly for dinner...tonight!
(5)Tory B.
Tastey, very accommodating. Everything was really good form hamburgers to cheese steak to fish and chips to the trio fish platter cooked to order!! Was really good, low key nice hospitality. We enjoyed it. The Blues!
(5)Addison S.
The food here is not worth the stop. The people are very friendly, and ready to be helpful. All the food is fried and none is fresh. Vegetables came from a can, and French fries were old and cold. Please save yourself and visit someplace better.
(1)Hayley S.
Get. the. peanut butter. pie. It is increddddddible. I had the lobster ravioli and enjoyed it enough. Friend of mine had the pasta primavera and it was really good. This place is definitely a Key Largo staple for a reason. I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but a local told me that this is the best place in Key Largo to get it.
(4)Regina L.
Tried both the old and new location and enjoyed them both. I especially liked the fact that they are pet friendly which is key when traveling with our fur baby. We came here 2x during a visit to Key Largo and what draw us was their Clams Italiano appetizer. It's fresh clam with spinach, artichokes, and bacon and add a squeeze of lime or lemon and it's a hit. Not sure if this is offered regularly but it was offered as a special while we were there. The restaurant is great for groups and also very family friendly.
(4)M. S.
Food is "homestyle." Popular locals' place with generous portions & priced right. Service can be hit or miss. If they are busy and there is a wait, skip eating here as the kitchen cannot keep up. You will be waiting 45+ minutes for your order to be served. It is best to order one of their daily specials at lunch. All of their daily special wraps or sandwiches are tasty and prepared when you order.
(4)Christopher P.
Holy moly! This place was PACKED!!! Even upon arrival, the service was impeccable everyone around the door greeted us saying welcome and with a huge smile. It felt genuine and not forced. After we got to our table our server Shannon, was on top of our table like white on rice, even with a restaurant packed with diners. We ordered the fish dip for starters and it was perfect with a hint of spice. The fish was not dry, and the chips felt like they were fried in house. My partner ordered the scampi combo and I ordered the fish, shrimp and lobster combo. I thought that it was going to be maybe at best one small piece of lobster and a couple shrimps, NOT at all!! I had three large pieces of lobster 10 pieces of shrimp and perfectly grilled fish. My partners scampi was seasoned perfect and the cole slaw was to die for....I hate the way most places do the 'homemade slaw' this one was GREAT!! Of course we finished the meal with a cliche dessert, the key lime pie...this pie was perfect, but so far it hasn't beat my favorite pie at Fish House. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone who comes to Key Largo. Family friendly, amazing service, food so fresh you can taste it. 5 stars all the way!!
(5)Lisa H.
Great food and service. Loved the license plates, provided entertainment for the family. Key lime pie was the best we had ever had and my family lived in the southern keys for over 15 years. Coconut shrimp was delish. Definitely would come back.
(5)Karen K.
Excellent food! every time I come, I get something different. its all great! Staff is friendly and quick also!
(5)Kara L.
Best key lime pie I've ever had! It was creamy with just the right amount of lime, and not too tangy or "green" like some others. We ended up taking a whole pie back to the hotel! When in Key Largo, you must make a stop here!
(5)Joi P.
Absolutely incredible. Great family joint with a mix of locals and tourists. The portions are massive (in a great way). I ordered the crab stuffed Mahi Mahi which was huge... In California that would have been 3 servings of fish.. But it was great. Dad had the three fish trio blackened which was spicy but perfectly cooked. Came with a side and salad. The Caesar dressing was really good and their famous house dressing was great as well. Good service, happy people, def recommend.
(5)Jeannette G.
Went here yesterday for lunch. Had the lobster bites, crab cakes with cottage fries and rum punch. Nice key westy atmosphere/decor. Food was good. Waitress, Karen was very knowledgable and friendly. A little forgetful in that she only left one menu for our party of two, took my husband's cutlery when we finished appetizers and forgot to replace them (he had to get up and ask for more) and didn't bring a pen when we got our check. Other than that, everything was great! The food was very tasty as was the drink..!!
(4)Nichole B.
I'm writing about the smaller place, just so we're clear (there's 2 locations). Went for breakfast. Standard eggs and griddle stuff. Diner food style; tasty and filling. Friendly and positive servers. Totally tacky decor but it suits the vibe.
(3)H J.
Recommend to order "Famous Key lime Freeze" If you have chance to visit here. Soooo good! Also ordered famous homemade chili&award winning "konk" chowder ...but wasn't my thing.
(4)Crystal G.
Crowded.... for a reason. Great food. I know it's so simple but for some reason the chicken fingers here are just better than anywhere... especially the ranch dip!!!
(5)Brianna M.
I Look Forward To Visiting Here Every Year When I Come For My Annual Vacation To Key Largo!
(5)Andrew K.
A great meal after a day of Scuba! Local guy, Dick, recommended Mrs. mac's to my mother in law. I was skeptical because Dick seemed like a....well you know. Checked it out on Yelp and seemed like a home run. Walking up, the quaint ambience and island feel was more than you were hoping for. License plates throughout, even the light fixtures! Amazing staff, Pam was an excellent server. Food was fresh and had plenty of local flare. The crab cakes were DELIcIOUs. Definitely recommend. We brought a key line pie home - also a great decision. Do yourself a favor and visit.
(5)Jennifer G.
We stayed at a hotel next door to this restaurant so it was the most convenient place for us to eat. Their staff was amazing on Fri. night, polite, helpful, energetic and an abundance of them. The food was good. The baked potato had bad spots and had been sitting around too long so it was way dried out but the rest of our food was good, hog fish, shrimp etc. We ate their 3 times in a week and the last night was a little different as far as employees go. Our waiter not so on the ball, not too friendly but came to the table every 5-10 minutes and looked at us. The food that night was average. frozen shoe string french fries that were a little too soggy with grease, lobster that I dont think was even of legal size but tasted great, marinated steak that was fabulous and a great fresh green salad. We tried their key lime freeze thing and it was awesome. The price a little high for what it is but not too bad for where it is I guess. We will eat there again.
(3)Yuqing L.
Not bad. We ate on the drive from Miami to Key West. The service is great.
(4)Leilani D.
I'd say 3.5, but I'm rounding up because I think I may have ordered badly, and the Key Lime Pie was just that good. We had wanted to check out this spot for their famous Key Lime Pie. Looking at it from the outside it doesn't look like much, and the inside isn't much bigger - I'd say they've got a total of less than 10 tables. It's a cozy place with a lot of kitschy decor - exactly what a diner should be. Once you sit down the menu is massive. Pages and pages made it almost impossible to decide on anything, however my boyfriend settled on the Baby Back Ribs and I ordered the Seafood Scampi. While my Seafood Scampi was a disappointment (too much oil/butter, and what tasted like no salt OR garlic) my boyfriends Baby Back Ribs were amazing. The meat was so flavorful it didn't even require BBQ sauce. One recommendation I have is to ask the waitress. She immediately lit up when my boyfriend went to order the ribs, telling him they were amazing. I'm thinking if I had asked her she probably could've steered me in a better direction. And it makes sense - on a menu that large not everything can be great. Ask for help when you narrow it down. We of course made sure to save space for the Key Lime Pie. Once I took the first bite, I wished I had just sat down and ordered 3 or 4 slices from the get go and called that dinner. It was perfect. Not too sweet or tart, creamy but not heavy. Perfect is really the only word for it. One thing is for sure, the next time I drive down to the keys, I'm picking up a full pie.
(4)Jason L.
Ordered fish taco's and blackened Mahi. Fish taco's were tasty but a bit messy. Mahi was spicy but good. There sides of black beans and fries were below average. For dessert ordered key lime pie. Highly recommend the key lime pie. If in the keys again will be back just for key lime pie.
(3)Lori K.
I love Mrs Mac's!!! I keep going back there, there's plenty of options and everything is tasty! Key lime pie is yummy, the kids absolutely love the mini ice cream cones. Environment is fun, service is friendly and casual. Fun local spot, if you haven't been here, you haven't visited Key Largo.
(5)Kristina F.
We came in on a Saturday at 12:45. The restaurant has a very diner-y feel. We sat at the counter and were served by Ashley. Ashley is pleasant, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. The were many other servers around who seemed to have too much time on their hands. A lot of chatting and playing on their cell phones. Ask for Ashley if you eat here. She will take care of you. Note: the sodas are in a can so there are no free refills. But they have Coke Zero which is always a plus. I tried the Key West Sunset Ale. Nice and cold but not really my cup of tea. I ordered the fried shrimp basket. I couldn't decide between the fried shrimp and coconut shrimp. Ashley recommended the fried shrimp. It came with coleslaw and fries. The batter was light tempura style and not heavy at all. The Key West shrimp was delicious. Perfectly cooked. Great lunch. The cole slaw is homemade. It has green peppers in it. I think that is an important to know. Especially since I don't like green peppers. But it was still pretty good. My husband ordered the special cheesesteak sandwich. He upgraded to pizza fries as his side. His review was that pizza fries were a fun variation on a unique french fry (they are sliced on mandolins but heartier than potato chips). The cheesesteak was okay. It was filling. Total bill after tax and before tip: $30.48
(4)w c.
Avoid this trap Friendly but lousy service Prices are large, portions are small Key lime freeze is bad Food was cold Food had no flavor Hard to screw up grilled cheese but they did Fish was tasteless I know I am a tourist, but don't rob me like this Five servers and everything is cold that is laziness straight up If you serve garbage at least give me a decent helping I would rather have gone to McDonald's and for the 50 bucks I spent I could have feed 4 people and a half dozen of the homeless.
(1)Janessy S.
This is seriously the best key lime pie I have ever tried! The taste is just phenomenal, I highly recommend it.
(5)Felix L.
Mrs. Mac's is a slice of the old Keys - love it! Old world charm. The lobster and grits were fantastic. Staff were all friendly and cheerful. Do not miss the free champagne for breakfast!
(5)Lloyd T.
We happened by this place on our way from Fort Lauderdale to key west. What a great find, everything we ordered was perfect. I had the fish tacos which were the best that I've ever had. The conch chowder, salads and fresh fish are all terrific. I'd also highly recommend the Bloody Mary as it was unbelievable.
(5)Danielle P.
We came here based on other reviews as we drove down to Key West from Miami. We were not disappointed with the homemade, simple and delicious island fare. We all got plates which included fish cooked how we wanted, rice, beans and another side of our choice (slaw, salad, chips). We also shared a slice of Key Lime pie and the Key Lime freeze! We enjoyed the simplicity of the dishes and the prices because the Keys can be pretty expensive. We loved it so much, we stopped into Mrs. Mac's II on the way back up to Miami after vacation!
(5)Sonia W.
The restaurant is nice decorated & the food is great, their portions are huge too. We ordered the crab cakes and the shrimp chowder then finished with their famous key lime pie, everything is great. Will come back again when we have a chance to go to Key West.
(5)Altena L.
Good restaurant! Two locations, I recommend to go to the original one as it has a nice decor. They have so many license plates and stories throughout the restaurant. The service is good, everyone is friendly and helpful! With yelp you get the free key lime freeze, and if you love key lime it is delicious!! The key lime pie here is well known and is good. However, it is not my favorite. The food here is very good! Loved the hog fish!!
(4)Jack L.
Complete disappointment after reading such lofty reviews. Left a bad taste in my mouth, both figuratively and literally.
(1)Nalini S.
Really friendly staff, everyone greeted us when we walked in. Service was prompt, we liked the conk soup, homemade chili, and crab cakes. Great place to have lunch! Awesome key lime pie and try the freeze.
(5)Charles N.
We went to both this original and the newer one a few blocks down. The original is definitely the one you want to go to, as the ambiance, aura and appeal all reside here. Not bashing the new one, but it feels so more commercial and cookie-cutter. Sitting around 100s of license plates that cover the walls, many funny, some just numbers, our waitress went above and beyond, making suggestions, knowledgeable of the beers, played with the kids, just awesome. Had the fried clam plate and probably the best I've ever had (note, I've only had it a couple of times elsewhere, so not very scientific). Beer selection was good and even had a Beer of the Month at a $3.50 rate...IN THE KEYS, so jumped all over it. Ironically enough, one of the more memorable spots we still talk about reminiscing of our recent trip to the keys.
(5)Mike L.
Free Key Lime Pie freeze was good for checking in. Conch fritters were good, a little soft and moist with corn and conch, but could have used more conch. Sweet potato fries were pretty standard, most likely frozen. I had the grilled Hogfish, but while light, it was very bland and somewhat overcooked. Also, 2 out of the 3 limes given to me with the fish were completely dry when squeezed. When asked what the fresh catch of the day was, the waitress replied that "We get all our fish delivered daily". Ok, so you get it delivered daily, even going so far as to say they use sustainable harvesting methods on the menu, but our question of WHICH FISH ARE THE FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY was nicely dodged, leaving me with a feeling that perhaps more fish was brought in frozen rather than fresh... The "steamed vegetables" side was literally undercooked frozen vegetables most likely from a big bag; entirely inedible. The black beans and rice side were pretty standard, and the house salad with garlic dressing was really bad. There was absolutely no substance to the salad, and while the dressing tasted ok, it could not make up for the depravity of a bowl of just awkward lettuce chunks. The server was all smiles and very nice, but that does not mean the service was good. We waited an hour after our appetizers came to get our salads and then 30 more minutes for our meals. It could just be that they have the misconception that people want to be served food on island time to match the nice ocean views, but the speed of the service definitely did nothing else besides drag my impression down. They weren't even that busy for the amount of people they had working!!! I was extremely disappointed, and even more so when I saw my own personal bill said $34. Maybe if the bill was $15 I would be more understanding of the quality, but this food and service was completely unacceptable. Fresh food? Perhaps at one point in time the food was fresh somewhere along the journey from the supplier to my plate. However, this particular Floridian experienced food on par with late night college meals from Wal-Mart. God knows how this place got 4/5 stars. Even on the off chance that I caught all 500,000 servers on a bad day (Thursday), that does not explain the beyond poor quality of the food we were served and the insane cost of the bill. I am extremely disappointed and will not be coming here next time I'm in the area.
(1)Catherine H.
Good fresh fish. The grilled Caesar's salad is delicious great choice with the grilled yellow tail. Not skimpy with the fish. If you save room for dessert try the Key Lime pie!!!
(4)John M.
Food was descent but overpriced and service sucked which seems to be par for the Keys. The Key Lime Pie was the only saving grace.
(3)Allison C.
Staff was overly friendly, I think every person in there said hi to my boyfriend and I when we walked in, which was nice. The decor and cleanliness are great. It was so cute and you could not stop looking everywhere scoping out everything. That being said, this is a basically a diner. So you get diner food. I order the fish tacos which were ok, and the cottage fries which were slightly greasy. Would I go back? Maybe for breakfast...but on vacation probably not. Like I said the best part was the staff and decor. Food is mediocre.
(3)Lori K.
Walkable from our beach cottage. Fish was really fresh - huge taste difference from shipped or yesterday's fish. We sat outside at one of four patio tables with our two Golden Retrievers. Make sure you get their famous Key Lime Freeze - ours was free with a coupon from our resort. Ordered the Trio Fish Blackened. Taste it before you add seasonings cuz it's salted up already. I ordered the ahi very rare but still blackened so it was basically blackened sushi - perfect for me. Lori had conch soup which was very good. I also had calamari, which was in distinctly deep fried FRESH calamari. We topped this off with a slice of one of the best key lime pies I've had with homemade crumbled-not-soggy-crust and super creamy lime filling with a tinge of tartness. When we go back I'm buying a whole pie for $15 instead of just a slice for $4.95. There's also a peanut butter pie with chocolate syrup I need to try. Also like to try the Yellow Snapper next time. All this was right at $40. The staff was extremely friendly but not intrusive-constant-in-your-face. Just very attentive and timely: No waiting, plates cleared promptly, bill brought out and rung up quickly but not brusquely. This will be a regular when we visit.
(4)Merry P.
This place is a lot of fun. The food was good and the service extremely friendly and good. It has a very touristy, historic decor with fake palm trees, historic photos, and tables with inlaid glass with all sorts of beach and local mementos beneath. I had their signature run drink which was super delicious (and strong!) and and alligator basket which was ok, but basically a novelty item so no biggie. My husband had a cioppino which he says was pretty good. It is pricey, but it was decent food and a fun place. We enjoyed it.
(4)Jonathan F.
Quaint. Nice. Above average food. Service was superb and quick. A definite recommend.
(4)Luis H.
Came to key largo to celebrate our anniversary. We've been going to different places looking for seafood but nothing like this one. From the beginning all the people were super warm and nice. The food is to die for. I had the scampi combo with cole slaw (yummmmm). Will definitely come back!
(5)Gabor D.
The blackened fish of the day and the marinated steak were pretty good. The decor is cute. Our problem was that the staff seemed to care shockingly little about an allergy in our party -- they put bread (which is the allergen) on top of her entree! I'm sure it was just absentminded but it left a pretty sour taste in our mouths and even if you were trying to be intentionally mean, you really couldn't have done much more...
(2)Christian C.
Loved the food. Great atmosphere! Everything I thought the Keys would be like. The conch chowder was amazing.
(4)Nicole T.
This place had been suggested to us for years; finally tried it on a recent trip to Key Largo. We went to the original location for breakfast; which was very good. The $2 mimosa is excellent! Made with fresh squeezed OJ - yum! The hash brown casserole may not look very appealing, but it's a must! It was delicious. The place is very clean and the service was outstanding.
(4)Matthew R. S.
The food was good. The truffle fries we had as an appetizer were good. You can actually taste the truffle oil. My salad was very good and the fish cooked perfectly. The service was perfect. The key lime pie didn't really have any key lime flavor to it. This restaurant can be quite expensive if you're not careful. We spent $80 including tip for our family of four. It included a slice of pie and appetizer. We all had water and the kids split a regular basket which is cheaper than buying individual kids meals
(4)Alex K.
One Word- Delicious. The place looks old country style and nice. The food there is amazing! I had chips, garden salad, steak, alligator tenders, lobster, and some delicious key lime pie. Best place ever!!!
(5)Shaz L.
Food was amazing! We had the chili dog, mahi with potato salad, coleslaw, fishwich.. The portion was quite big and we were glad that we ordered 3 dishes for the 4 of us. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Would love to come back if we ever stop by Key Largo
(5)Jen L.
After staying the night at the Bay Cove Motel next door I was definitely looking forward to getting breakfast from this place! This is pretty much your typical diner. They never leave your coffee cup empty and they have cheap food. I'm a fan of the fresh Dolphin Fish with scrambled eggs. The fish was so fresh and lightly seasoned! The Home fries were also very good. My meal with coffee probably cost me less than $15. It was alot of food for me to so the BF had to eat the rest. It was also nice that when I looked them up on Yelp, they had a Check-In offer for a Key Lime Freeze. Take them up on that! It was a nice treat to take on the road. They also have homemade BBQ sauce and cute cards for sale too. If you miss this location, there is another location on the same road on the left about a mile or so away.
(4)K t.
Great food, service! Highly recommend seafood. Had blackened fish of the day mai mai. Great homey atmosphere. Clean restrooms.
(4)Moxie Y.
Fun atmosphere for sure!! I see such great reviews for this place, and I read them and wonder if I just came on an off day. I was there for vacation so I was using yelp to really guide me around. I didn't end up going to the Mrs. Mac kitchen with the great bar - the newer one that seem to get such great reviews, but the smaller diner version (to be honest, I didn't know there was two), so I am not sure if these great reviews are for the larger business or the smaller older diner business I went to. I know that they are just a couple miles from each other. I just wasn't thrilled over the taste of any of the food nor the cost to taste it. I didn't go back, too many other places in Key Largo I wanted to experience before I flew back home to California.
(2)Jamie K.
This place was average. I've found that you cannot trust Yelp in Key Largo when it comes to food. Yelp has never filed me but for some reason it does in Key Largo! I asked the waitress if the nachos were really good, she said they were but I'm a nacho snob and they really were a 2.5, my friend orders the stone crab, we were thinking it would come steamed and warm but apparently it's served cold. Our fault for assuming it would be warm but it wasn't the best for $40! All in all it was a cute but generic place. Waitress was nice. Would not go here again.
(3)Owl P.
Didn't eat at the restaurant but my brother-in-law brought home a key lime pie from Mrs. Mac's and let me tell you: as a native Floridian I've had a lot of key lime pies, including some down in Key West proper. But this key lime pie was the absolute best that I've had. It's extremely creamy, not overly tart, and the crust is amazing. The crust is sort of a honey graham crumble, tastes homemade and holds up very well. The only bad thing I can say about their pie is that you can't get it any closer than the Keys!
(5)Mandy L.
Mrs. Mac's has two locations: one is a large restaurant in the highway median, and the other is a small hole-in-the-wall diner-style place on the Southern-heading side of the highway. My review is for the smaller location. The outside signage and interior decor is classic Keys: kitschy, cluttery, cheerful, and not super-clean. There are license plates all over the walls. We had breakfast, The French toast was very good and the portion size was large. The fish and grits comes with a small but very good filet (mahi or catch of the day) and a small ramekin of boxed grits that are nothing special. Go for the grimy diner charm, and if you keep your expectations low, you will be happy to have dined where the locals do.
(3)Shelly Y.
Had my lunch today vith hubby Allegator fries ver cruncy and yummy Ate Chocolate cake to calm my sugar crave
(3)Adam S.
There are countless numbers of places very similar to this one up and down US 1 throughout the keys. I have eaten at more than my share of them over the years, and this one falls squarely into the slightly above average category. The blackened fish sandwich was pretty good. Fresh. The tartar sauce was decent. I didn't like the potato salad very much at all. It had an unusual taste to it (I think maybe they use Miracle Whip as the base. Prices and service were both fine. You can definitely do worse than this spot. It won't blow you away, but it's solid.
(3)Tim S.
Everything was amazing from the service to the food to the prices. Highly recommended for anybody in the key's. Their Tijuana style dolphin was the best fish I had all week while in Florida. It was a deal too with ~1lb of fresh fish for $10. Key lime pie is a must have too
(5)Summer W.
Our server Pearl at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen was amazing! The food was fresh and delicious, we will be back for sure. The atmosphere and cleanliness was fantastic. One of the best meals we had in the Keys!
(5)J L.
Not really a fan of key lime pies, but thought we'd try their key lime pie here based on yelp reviews of the place. I have to say, I'm a fan of key lime pies from mrs macs kitchen now. Only from mrs mac's kitchen. It is just the right sweetness with key lime flavor. It also has the consistency of a cheesecake. It is worth a try even if you are not a fan of key lime pies.
(4)Lee B.
Food lives up to the hype. Taco salad and blackened Maui Maui is to die for. Must stop for anyone heading to the Keys. Finish it off with the Key Lime pie, absolutely delicious.
(5)Colleen K.
Stopped for lunch after reading great reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed! Cute little hole in the wall with great fresh seafood and burgers. Had the conch soup and it was very good. Also tried the blackened Mahi Caesar salad and the Fresh Fish Plate and both were great.
(4)Julio A.
We had the fish special and the Keylime milkshake both are awesome delicious can't wait to come back
(4)Steve V.
Been here many times. The food wasn't as good as it has been in the past. Was looking forward to the conch fritters. Unfortunately, looks like it was only available on select days since it's on their sustainable seafood menu, which is admirable. The conch chowder was really good, but had a few too tomatoes for my liking. Fish sub with blackened mahi did not meet their usual standards. We had multiple people in our party get this dish and all felt the same. Key lime freeze tasted like a drinkable key lime pie. It was very tasty. Service was good. Manager took the time to make sure everything was going well.
(3)The Food L.
The epic place !! There are lot of marketing and lot of bragging. I finally made it and stopped over for the famous key lime pie. Service was great and its packed. I am not sure how other items taste like but my mind was on the pie. Pie did not taste sour and it did not look green - that's real key lime. I tried pie from several other places during this trip but they had to real PIE ! Just to make sure they have consistency, I went back next day - it was still as great. Try it out.
(5)Mary M.
Great menu, casual atmosphere, quick service. Jonathan was our waiter and he made the experience very positive. I watched him interact in a positive, helpful manner with all of his tables. Had the hogfish which was yummy and I'm not a big seafood fan. Kids had seafood basket and they loved the mahi-mahi fish. Would go back.
(4)Sarah C.
The place is very clean and nice, especially the ladies bathroom (the sink is beautiful)!!! The menu has ALOT of options which is good, a little overwhelming though. Items are a little pricey, but the food was very very good!!! Food came out rather quickly and was piping hot and fresh!! We will definitely come back next time we're in the Keys!!!
(5)Jennifer O.
Delicious! The Key Lime Freeze is a must try!
(4)Morgan H.
Food was good. I wouldn't say it was great, but it was good. They have lots of fresh fish options that are well priced. Service was good as well. Not much parking though.
(4)Stephen W.
This place is a nice home style restaurant. Its pretty decent but nothing mind blowing. Took our catch here to be cooked and it wasn't great. Also, the sides were pretty weak.
(3)Joe D.
If you are looking for Conk Chowder Mrs Mac Kitchen is the place to go. It is loaded with conk, fresh vegetables and a wonderful tomato base broth not to spicy just right. It is the best Chowder I've had on the Keys. Then what can you say about the key lime pie, there is no better. A must go place
(5)Katie B.
Cute island themed diner. Service was great but food was ok. We had the crab cakes which were very good. We ordered the chicken and steak fajitas to split and they were awful. The marinade was awful and the steak wasn't steak it was very low grade meat with fatty chunks. I wasn't impressed with them. Overall the atmosphere was nice and everyone was friendly but the food not so much.
(3)Franc S.
Ordered calamari & whole tail snapper. Since 2013 ,1st time I had such a fresh sea fish with a delicious tastes . I was searching these kind of fresh fish but got only frozen fishes. Here I got it. I will come again soon.
(5)Leah L.
Love this place. Great food! Full bar! Free key lime milkshake if you check in on yelp! Decorations are so coo! What more could you possibly ask for? Love this place!!
(5)Kelly C.
Great atmosphere and the crab cakes were delicious.
(5)Amy S.
Excellent! This place isn't much to look at, and i would've passed it by if not for Yelp. Its more like a diner. But the food is first class. Very fresh and flavorful. Had the catch of the day and the key west freeze. Delicious! Don't pass this place up.
(5)lillian l.
Food: Whole fried fish was amazing. As was the conch chowder and gator bites. Pie: We tried 3 different key lime pies in Key Largo, and Mrs. Mac's was by far the best. So good that we stopped by on our last day to pick up a whole pie to bring back home with us. This is the original location, which definitely has a better authentic "ambiance" to it than the new one down the road.
(5)Quinn B.
If you go to the Keys and do not go to Mrs. Mac's-- You will regret it!! We drove to the Keys just to eat at this place and it was well worth the drive from Miami. Our waitress was new and the nicest person ever. She absolutely loves the food at Mrs. Mac's and gave us great recommendations. We started off with a bottle of Pinot Grigio that was actually well priced. Our appetizer was the crab cakes--DELICIOUS!! You get 2 and they are huge and come with mustard sauce. The BF had grilled Mahi Mahi with homemade coleslaw and I had a southwest snapper with black beans and rice. OMG--Best snapper I have ever had. They are famous for their Key Lime pie. Of course I had it-- Best I have ever tasted. The BF got the chocolate cake, I assume he loved it because he licked the plate clean. We also got a Key Lime Freeze ( you get it for free when you check in on Yelp). It is basically a Key Lime Milk Shake and boy was it good. Our total bill was 80.00, not bad considering the wine was $33. Do not miss this special place.
(5)Randi H.
I agree with most of the posters about service being slow. The food was not bad, nothing special. I had the salmon benedict. Hash browns were good.
(3)vlad d.
Quaint, inexpensive seafood shack on the way to Key West. Must try the alligator tenders, the crab cakes and the key lime float.
(5)Pat S.
Food - Outstanding. Best meal we have had since we have been in the keys. Churrasco steak was out of this world. Parmesan Crusted Hogfish was awesome. Fish and chips and even the hamburger was given rave reviews at the table. Can't beat the only key lime pie I will eat either. Service - Outstanding. Best service we have had since we have been in the keys. We have found most people in the Key Largo and surrounding area very unfriendly which is too bad.
(5)Tamara M.
Both of us ended up getting something other than what we ordered. Being hungry, we didn't complain, but did call it to the waiter's attention. He apologized, and read back what he wrote down which was what we asked for. Either he punched it into they computer wrong or the kitchen got it wrong. What we did receive was oaky, but not outstanding. No discounts or other concessions for the mistakes were made, and we had to send the bill back to be adjusted, since the price of what they brought was more than what we ordered, and they charged the higher price. The key lime pie really is very good. The free lime freeze (with Yelp check-in) was very tasty. The conch chowder, on the other hand was not to our liking. We couldn't find any conch in there, and the tomato based broth seemed to us more like a cup of spaghetti sauce. Oddest conch chowder I've ever had. The fried platter the bf ended up was fine, but too big and heavy, since he had ordered something grilled. My fish was good, if a little dry.
(2)Brendan Z.
A very good place to have your lunch on your way to Key West. A small restaurant but the staff are very very friendly. Service is great as well. The food is ok, nothing special. Typical diner food. I do love the atmosphere though. The license plate from every state on the wall is a cool touch. Will be back when we go to Key West again. Oh yeah, the prices are very reasonable.
(3)Lance B.
I went here with a couple of friends on the way to Key West. It was so delicious we planned our return so that we would be in Key Largo around lunch time. I had the crab cakes both times and they were absolutely top notch. I live in a "food city" and we have nothing that holds a candle to that mound of goodness. The service was friendly. The place is clean. The key lime pie was delicious as well. Definitely worth the stop!
(5)Maryluz G.
We only had a mahi mahi salad and steak hoagie but we surely enjoyed it. Very laid back and good selection with good prices. Key lime float was great.
(5)Michelle C.
Breakfast is the bomb! Even though the AC wasn't working in the July heat they did everything to accommodate us and ever brought in a portable unit. The fresh OK is delicious, corn beef hash, homemade grits, waffles, omelets. Everything was great except the rock hard cinnamon rolls. Highly recommend the original Mrs. MACS for breakfast.
(5)Melissa U.
Wow. Absolute disappointment. Just left Mrs. Mac's and our party can't stop talking about how terrible the food was. Their "famous" chili tasted like it was fresh out of a can. Mealy and tasteless. And the presentation had us in awe. Two slices of processed American cheese covered the bowl. The lots of lobster salad pita was bland and full of chunky onion slices and wilted tomatoes and lettuce. The cheesesteak lacked meat and was overly bready. Tuna salad wrap was mediocre at best. The side of veggies was clearly frozen and reheated. Zero seasoning and soggy. The icing on the cake is when I ordered a water and and it came with a 12" strand of hair in it. When I mentioned it to the waitress she didn't even apologize or acknowledge the disgust I displayed. She just grabbed it and threw it in a bus pan. $71 plus tip later we left completely dissatisfied. Not sure what the rave reviews are all about.
(1)Rachel M.
This place is just alright. A bit uninspired but the food was decent. The inside is an old pizza hut and it shows. The key lime freeze was great especially with a little captain.
(3)David B.
This is my first restaurant review because we so enjoyed our meal, the fish of the day plates were awesome. We had Mahi Mahi jerk style black beans and rice. Delicious! And get the key lime for dessert it's worth it!,
(5)Gregory S.
A quintessential Key's experience. The prices are great, the food amazing, the potions big, tons of licenses plates line the walls (oldest one I saw dated to 1940), and a casual/laid back feel. We hit this place up after a diving trip. Probably the best fried fish basket I've had (my wife ordered but I stole some bites). I got the southwest style fish along with their Konk chowder. Would've tried the key line pie but was too full. Must stop if driving through the keys on any occasion. Note: go to the one most north; looks like a shack type place; thats where all the locals go. They opened a bigger location 2-3 blocks south of it.
(5)Adam E.
I picked this place for lunch from the YLP reviews and I was a happy customer after. Great Service. Waitress was very friendly and knew the menu well. She recommended the gator bites for me. I am from Southern California and have ever had gator so I tried it. It was not bad. Location is right off the highway and prices are good. Key Lime Pie was delicious. Give this place a shot for lunch.
(5)Alison Q.
Yummy comfort food near our time share on Key Largo. Try the key lime freeze.
(4)Heather L.
Very beautiful atmosphere inside and out. Even the restrooms are beautiful!! They even have a tiny gift shop that sells this coconut scrub that they sample in the restroom it makes your hands glisten and feel smooth like butter. Food is very good. The pirate rum cake is scrumptious and the key lime freeze was also very good according to my party. I wasn't fond of it because I personally don't like key lime pie. Would definately return if ever visiting thr area again. If in the area or passing by is worth a visit.
(4)Julie R.
Hungry after a morning of sailing we tried Mrs Macs for lunch. Overall it was just above "diner" quality food. The highlight was the key lime pie; it stood out among the four others we tried this week - definitely the best of the area. Fried calamari was too greasy; the oil wasn't hot enough or they didn't drain them enough. Mahi fish was very good. Snapper Americana was also very good. Cottage fries nice. We missed having vegetables.
(4)Martha M.
We're giving 5 stars for only their key lime pie. One of the best we've had in the keys!
(5)Dawn G.
Okay so I would NEVER have thought I would fall in love with conch fritters and hogfish but when you are open to trying new things, who knows? The staff were all so nice and other than the patrons in the table next to us talking about their sex life LOUDLY (with 2 small children with them) , this would have been perfect. Eat here if you can !!
(5)Claire S.
If there was 3 1/2 stars as an option I would give it here. We stopped in here on the way to key west. The food was good but not amazing. Had fried oysters and tried my husband's blackened fish sammie. Everything was tasty and cooked right. The service was friendly and trying to help my monster toddler get it together from the road trip, they gave him some saltines while he was waiting for the food, it was very sweet and nobody made me feel uncomfortable about his poor behavior which was great, as this helped him calm down immensely and we made it through the meal with limited incidents LOL. I remember coming to a place along this stretch of road that had worse food and was way overpriced, this place has pretty good food and was priced right, so I would def stop here again on the way in or out. The bathroom is very small so it was hard to change the babies in there, but we managed it. The decor is pretty cute! Check it out!
(4)Catherine J.
Excellent service from Pam. Ordered take out for six and all food stayed appropriately hot, except the chilled Key Lime pie....which is one of the best I have ever eaten....and I indulge in many Key Lime pies! Mahi Mahi...well prepared, excellent. Will definitely return during my Key Largo visits. Family friendly atmosphere.
(4)Rob L.
Awesome spot in Key Largo, great menu and friendly staff.
(5)Zach L.
Weekday lunch is the best time to visit...no crowd, no waiting. The food was fresh and delicious, service was good, decor was fun, drinks were served in quart sized cups (helps beat the heat), and the stone crab was exceptionally good and priced right. The lunch special was 5 claws with salad and rolls for under $20. Will definitely visit again.
(4)S W.
Awesome service and great food. Had the mahi mahi blackened sandwich w loaded potato.
(5)Crystel W.
Food was awesome, service was great and the best key lime pie ever!
(4)Danielle B.
Great Key Lime Pie! Friendly service. Get the hashbrown casserole. This was a great breakfast spot, and I'm glad we made the stop here. Friendly service and great food.
(4)lenny A.
Got into key largo around 9pm and we were starving. Mrs Mac was suggested by the hotel staff and we weren't disappointed. We ate outside. Not only was the food delish but the server was very nice and helpful. I'd def be back
(4)Steve B.
Stopped here on the way back from a weekend in Key West. Had heard about this place on check please. Very nice wait staff and very clean place. I had the Hog fish sandwich and it was really good. A good light fry and soft bun. It was my second time having hog fish, the first was on the way down to KW. Reasonably priced and I would definitely stop back when in the keys.
(4)David Q.
The environment for this place is great. It is a really small diner environment but they don't make you feel packed in (very cozy). We had the homey fries loaded to start with ranch and they were so fresh and flavorful. We then moved on to the fish and chips and a cheesburger. Let me stop here and say the fish and chips was to die for and the shrimp was probably the best I have ever had. They were so flavorful, seasoned just right, and had their secret batter on there! The burger was okay, nothing special about it but the bun tasted fresh and possibly homemade. My GF had the Key Lime pie for dessert... said she loved it and I couldn't even sneak a small bite from her. Great job and A+.
(5)Jen S.
This place is such a cool dive to stop in. There are two locations, we stopped into the original which only has seating for about 30 people--maybe? I had fried clams and my husband had the fish sand which of the day. We were both impressed with the quality and quantity of food. Definitely try the cottage fries! The Yelp coupon offers a free Key Lime Freeze with a purchase of $15 or more. We decided to share one (they are HUGE!) but their ice cream machine was broken. The waitress gave us our receipt with the Yelp coupon vouched and told us to stop into Mrs. Mac's II and tell them about the machine being broken and to get our freeze at that location. We were skeptical, but they gave us the freeze without any questions. Exceptionally friendly staff, excellent food, and a fun atmosphere. I would go out of my way to eat here again.
(5)Jason D.
A must stop place for dinner!! The food and staff were excellent, and the price was good!!
(5)Chris C.
It isn't easy to find healthier options when you go to a place like Key Largo where so much of the food is fried. Good on Mrs. Mac's Kitchen, though. We stopped in for lunch to meet a very friendly staff. The place is kitschy, yes with walls covered in old license plates and lights made also out of license plates. The food was very good. We started with conch chowder and clam chowder. Conch chowder is not necessarily my thing but the clam chowder was ok. (I'm personally not sure I would do either again but, that is not enough to keep me away). We had salads with Wahoo (not too far from Swordfish) that were full of vegetables (by which I mean, much more that the usual excuses for vegetables like iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots and a few slices of tomato). For dessert, we tried an obligatory slice of Key Lime pie that was so good, we brought an entire pie home.
(4)Idelsy L.
Really good fish dishes, friendly staff and eclectic decor. I had the relleno fish dish which was very yummy and got to try hogfish for the first time. All at very reasonable prices!
(4)Danielle Y.
We stayed at the Marriott Key Largo Resort and refused to spend $50 for two people for a poor breakfast buffet. Instead, we came to Mrs Mac's every morning for a week. They have great omelets and AMAZING hash brown casserole. The tomatoes they serve on the side were delicious. Loved this place!
(4)Grace K.
i'm from cali so when i was in key largo i was super excited to do all this fun stuff and eat great food. We came upon this place because the lady from Sundivers told us it'd be good. We went there and didn't have time to eat there so we got the food to go, but while we were waiting we were looking at all the license plates they have on the walls, bunched together as a light shade, etc. I thought the decor was cool and fun to look at while you're waiting for your food! We ordered the conch fritters and the crab cakes..DELICIOUS! the conch fritters i wasn't as excited about because i remembered eating them before and i didn't like it, but this place did a good job! and the crab cakes were BIG and VERY MEATY! I'd highly recommend the crab cakes. AND the BEST was the frozen key lime shake. . .I ususally don't like key lime pie because it's too tarte for me, but this shake was SOOOOOO GOOOOD. I'm back in cali and I'm craving it right now!
(4)Gen M.
Sucks. Super excited to eat here, thought i was going to have some fresh seafood. Ordered the clam basket with fries and slaw. First of all the server couldn't really answer any of our questions because she could barely speak english and she didn't eat the food there? Anyway my clams were dry and tough like leather and mostly greasy fried breading, really bad. Fries were nothing special and neither was the slaw. Husband got a hamburger that he said was not very good. Did we order the wrong things here? I'm hesitant to try a place again when the food sucked so bad the first time.
(1)Nancy R.
Now, forgive me if I can't remember the food too well - our only meal here was the first time we went to the keys 2.5 years ago. I think we had fish sandwiches. I think they were good. BUT, we returned this time (holidays 2008) just to pick up a whole key lime pie, which, after sampling others' all week, we agreed was the best one in the Keys. Not too sweet, just the right amount of tart and lots of whipped cream = greatness. I wonder if they ship . . .
(5)Jessica C.
The food was really good here. The key lime pie was delicous as was the key lime freeze. I was surprised at how good it was. The serve was excellent.
(5)Phillip H.
Decor was fun and service was good. Food was mediocre. Not great, not bad. Just an average.
(3)Monica S.
Try the crab cakes - they are amazing. Had it with mashed potatoes, also superb. Definitely recommend Mrs Mac's Kitchen highly. True taste of Americana if you are visiting Florida from abroad.
(5)David D.
Our final night out after a glorious week in the Keys, we decided to take the recommendation of our neighbor (a local) and dined at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen in Key Largo. Not gourmet fare, but the best of the Keys' seafood and fresh fish prepared to perfection. From the self-selected flight of 4 wines (about 10 whites and 10 reds to choose from) to the free Key Lime Freeze at the conclusion of our meal, this was Keys dining at its best. You can't go wrong at this Keys fixture.
(5)Jaanus K.
Great dolphin
(5)Paul S.
great food, great service will def go back!
(5)Sebastian C.
stopped here for lunch at my gf's insistence cause she read about it in Cosmo magazine and I'm glad we did. awesome chili and the hog fish was pretty good. price was fair, spent about $45 including beer,appetizers, entree and tip. as with most places in the keys, the staff was friendly and laid back... would definitely stop back again
(4)D J.
Do yourself a favor and stop here for key lime pie. Amazing.
(4)Jane N.
We drove down to the Florida Keys for the day. On our way back, we stopped at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen to try some of their Homemade Key Lime Pie and some dinner. The place was packed but managed to get seated in 15 min, just as promised. The bathrooms were very clean and beautifully decorated with seashells. The restaurant had picture box tables with seashells and ocean theme that you could gaze upon while you waited for your food. There was a gift shop in the lobby with art from local artists. The service was fast and friendly. I had the breaded shrimp with a baked sweet potato and salad. The shrimp was fresh, the sweet potato was AMAZING, and the salad was fresh as well. A little too much onions on the salad, but never been a fan of raw onions to begin with. I also had a mojito which was perfectly balanced with mint and lime. Very refreshing. We all decided to get a whole Key Lime Pie to share. It was the best Key Lime Pie I've ever had! The texture was smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of lime. The graham cracker crust was thick and buttery with enough to hold together while we served the pie. The whipped cream tasted homemade and fresh and complimented the pie perfectly.
(5)JD D.
Awesome hog fish and wahu. Ceasars salad and great steamed veggies. Skip the pie. Waitress was awesome. Peter Frampton vibe.
(4)Christine T.
Went here with my family while vacationing in the Keys based on a friends recommendation. At first, my husband didn't want to go in because it was not located on the water, but we did anyhow. My first impression was that it looked like a Denny's so I really didn't have high hopes. Boy, was I wrong! The food was fantastic! The best key lime pie the whole trip!
(5)Tina H.
We stopped by for dinner on our 1st night in Key Largo. After a long drive south we were in the mood for some comfort food and Mrs Mac's Kitchen delivers just that in a homey setting. Nothing fancy but delicious food. I had the crab cakes and my hubby had blackened mahi mahi and they were both delicious. I didn't think I could eat both crab cakes but they were so good that I did. We were given a free key lime freeze with our Yelp check-in and it was just awesome. Not as sweet as a regular milkshake which made me happy. Our waitress was very nice and super helpful explaining their large menu. A great start to our vacation and we can't wait to go back.
(4)Frank N.
Best home made food in Key Largo hands down! Also a great staff! I was there with my wife and we ate breakfast, lunch and dinner here one day! We had dinner a total of 2 times and 3 breakfasts. Everything was delicious! Steaks, seafood, eggs, key lime pie, key lime drink YUMMMMM!!!! Even bought some home made dressing to take home to CT! Thank You! See you next year!
(5)Bea A.
Make sure to ask for Evelyn. She is THE BOMB!! Great service, great food. French onion soup was great, so was the conch chowder. Enjoyed the key lime freeze very much. Key lime pie was wonderful and not so tarty which I like.
(5)John G.
Love the place. Great food, outstanding service...they have a real concern about ensuring a pleasant dining experience. This is the "newer, bigger" Mrs. Mac's, and we thought at first that it was a bit noisy. They have done some sound management things, and now we don't even think about noise. The older place is preferred by some. Not sure why. We think both are outstanding, and we like the more-spacious new place at MM99.3. Also, there are a zillion versions of Key Lime pie, but we like theirs the best. We buy a whole one (better value than buying pieces at dinner or lunch) and we try to make it last a week...for the sake of our waistlines. Sometimes we succeed....heh. Keep up the good work!
(5)Lesley R.
Best Key Lime Pie! I never cared for it until I tried it at Mrs. Mac's but hubby loves it and says theirs is hands down the best. You can get a pie to go for cheaper than individual slices. Bring a cooler if you are driving more than 15 minutes. Hubby had the Mex Burger which was a huge plate of chili with a hamburger in the middle. He was in love and made two meals out of it. I had the blackened hogfish which was too spicy for me but still good. I'll definitely go back!
(4)Bill W.
Stopped for lunch on the way to Key West. Found it thru Yelp. The directions were a little confusing, but we found it. From the outside it looked a little "shakey" but when we saw the parking was packed we pulled in. We sat outside under an umbrella and it was very pleasant. The crab cakes were fantastic, the grouper was excellent, we would go back again
(5)Raquel N.
This is a classic tourist destination. Volume is key. The menu is huge. So, your experience is going to be hit or miss. Our drinks were good. Our meal was fine. The decor is entertaining. Prices were par for the Keys. Been there. Done that. Moving on.
(3)Portia D.
Took a pit stop here before heading back home and tried a Key Lime pie and I must say it was delish! Also enjoyed the key lime shake which was refreshing as well. Would like to try to the food next time I'm in town.
(4)Kristin C.
We had the key lime pie and shake. The shake was very unique, and the key lime pie was more creamy than citrusy. The atmosphere was happy and the food good enough that I think we'd come back.
(4)Niki S.
This is my second time visiting Key Largo. I love Mrs. Mac's. Friendly, great atmosphere and great breakfast. You have to get the key lime freeze. Will be back.
(5)Alex S.
Wow! Just wow. I came all the way from Chicago and can easily come back just for that!
(5)karina P.
We come here regularly and absolutely love this place. My husband can't get away from his favorite dish here. The Hog Fish sandwich with sweet potato fries. I can't stay away from the grilled shrimp platter with truffled fries. They use a house dressing to grill the shrimp that is amazing! You can even purchase it there if you'd like. Key Lime Pie is a must if you are in the keys and theirs is phenomenal.
(5)Max K.
When I visit my relatives in the Florida Keys, I always have to stop at this little place for the alligator and a key lime shake on the way down, and for the mahi-mahi breakfast on the drive back to the airport. If you've never tried eating fish for breakfast, you don't know what you're missing. Seriously. Get. It. Fair warning, the alligator appetizer is on the salty side, but it's mouth-wateringly delicious . Depending on what day you go and how busy it is, you may get very attentive service or just... "fair" service from the staff. As a bonus, the vast and varied license plate collection on the wall is also an interesting thing to look at, and helps you to avoid eye contact with those who you have little in common with.
(4)Susan R.
Great food & service ! Super menu...
(5)Natalie Y.
Great food and service. Definitely worth the stop. I had the crab cakes which are not your lump crab cakes but we're delicious with some peppers in them. Also the key lime pie was very good. Loved the decor. Very unique with license plate walls and dollars in the ceiling.
(4)Christina S.
Stopped here for lunch before checking in to our hotel in Key Largo. Very glad that we did. It made such a great first impression of the town. We had Sherrie as our waitress and she was as sweet as could be. I ordered the southwest snapper, which was awesome. It was like a fish taco without the flour tortilla (even better). We also ordered the key lime pie. My BF, who is a bit of a pie connoisseur, loved it. He must have gotten a piece of it at every restaurant we went to in the keys and at the end of our trip, I asked him which was his favorite, and Mrs. Mac's got his vote. Definitely save room for dessert!
(4)Jaime S.
We went for a late breakfast on Saturday. The parking took a couple minutes, but finally got a spot. Sat down right away. The place was clean and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I had the special: Artichoke, Tomato, & American Cheese Omelet with a complimentary Mimosa. The omelet was very flavorful and loaded with artichokes! My friend had the Eggs Benedict. All was very delicious! Can't wait to visit the Keys again and come back here for more!
(5)Shawna H.
We truly enjoyed this restaurant. My husband had an omelet with shrimp and all sorts of other goodies and he loved it, he commented that the wheat bread was delicious. I had the breakfast-wich, it was yummy. My children enjoyed the license plates displayed all over the building. very fun place to get a meal...
(5)Jeff M.
My kinda place! Good fast food. Love the blt on pita!
(4)Rebecca G.
Food was good! I had the Mahi Mahi macwich and my lunch companion had the fried shrimp basket with onion rings. Tracy the server was great, very attentive! Was a little surprised when the bill came, to find that there was a $1 up charge on top of the $1 up charge for onion rings. An up charge to an up charge is a little weird!
(5)Savanna M.
Came here with the bf and his family on a day trip down to Key Largo. We were initially going to eat at a tourist trap (just for his family's sake) but yelp led us here instead. I'm Bahamian, so it's pretty hard for me to complement this place on their conch salad, conch fritters or conch chowder, but hey it's not the worst I've had! However, their key lime pie was to die for!! I absolutely hate key lime pie and I'm still dreaming about the pie I had there! The bf and I had the same special for lunch, a petite skirt steak and 2 stone crab claws. The steak was perfect and there's no such thing as bad stone crab, so we were pretty pleased. I had a side salad that had an awesome house dressing, and my bf had the sweet potato fries which were perfect as well! I'll definitely be back for the Hogfish, which is my favorite fish, and a piece of pie!
(4)Denysia Y.
We came here because the restaurant we wanted to go to was closed. Boo, but this place turned out to be pretty good. Except for the part where they put dolphin on their menu, and when I was trying to decide between 2 of the entrees, I thought the dolphin was actual dolphin. Turns out that a majority of the people in Florida consider dolphin to be mahi mahi. Wtf? Anyway, so we came here because it was one of the few places we saw when we were driving back to Fort Lauerdale that was open. And my family always assumes that a place that has a lot of cars in front is always a good thing. (We came here on Christmas Eve, and it was pretty packed.) So the first thing I got was the Ruben sandwich and it was pretty good. I really liked their fries. They were more like fried pieces of potatoes, but they were delish! I would recommend this place to anyone who wants something good and quick to eat. + 1 star for their awesome fries! + 1 star for their big glasses of water + 1 star for their key lime pie. It tasted like cheesecake! + 1 star for their quick service and unique interior. The last dish we all got was the key lime pie. We only ordered one slice for all of us, because the meal was already filling as it was, and honestly I couldn't eat anymore, unless you expected me to throw up. Next time, I want to get their fish and chips, because it looked really good!
(4)Veronica E.
Fantastic and delicious. Waitress gave us the best recommendations. We tried the lobster bite appetizer, and the grilled seafood trio. Amazing!!!!!
(5)Jeremy B.
Best fried shrimp I have ever had! Must have came straight from the ocean and into the fryer! This place is a must!
(5)Angie H.
Clean, comfortable atmosphere. Had catch of the day sandwiches, and WOW were they delicious. Our group had three different ones and no one was disappointed! Tried a key lime freeze, kind of like a key lime dreamcicle milkshake. Yum
(5)Glenn G.
Total key west experience ! Great atmosphere! You must Have the key lime freeze! The fish dip and coconut shrimp are awesome! Beer. And blooded! Yumm!
(5)Kelly L.
Coconut shrimp was amazing even my husband liked them and he hates seafood! He had the jerk chicken also amazing.
(4)Little Black Dress Club ..
LOVE this place! One of my favorites in KL. Had dinner here during a brief stop in KL this past weekend. We had a few appetizers that were great but OMG the blackened fish trio was just mouth-watering amazing! Tuna, wahoo, and dolphin on one plate all done to flaky yet juicy perfection and so much that I couldn't finish it! Jenny LBDC HQ
(5)Allison M.
Great atmosphere, fantastic service and good food! The mussels were a bit over cooked but the burgers and everything else was cooked perfectly.
(5)Rhonda L.
Great atmosphere, serves, & food. Jalapeño encrusted chicken was spicy and delicious. Pull pork bbq'ed sandwich was out of this world.
(4)Kris P.
No doubts why this is a Key Largo favorite. Unique atmosphere and decor, good food , attentive and friendly staff. We all had non-seafood entrees, and were not disappointed.
(4)LA A.
Simply the best! Words cannot describe just how fresh and well prepared the fish is here. YES, it's THAT good. This is the older of their two places. Other is newer and fancier but we like this one better. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Dave M.
(This is for the old Mrs. Mac's) We had a very nice dinner here. My companion ordered the key lime freeze, which came with two straws. I took a couple of tastes, and it was tasty indeed. We both had the fish of the day, which was maui-mahi. It was good, as was the baked potato. The vegetables were of the frozen variety, but they had not been overcooked. Florida is such an agricultural state, it seems like restaurants could have some fresh veggies on hand to cook. The key lime pie made up for the veggies - It had excellent flavor and tasted the most real of the KL pies we've tried. Give it a try. Service was very friendly and attentive.
(4)Grace W.
Worth the money, especially while you're on vacation. Came here with a group of friends, got the STEAK and it was DELICIOUS! The best meal I had in Key West. Plus the key lime shake is really good and refreshing. We tried the alligator nuggets, which were interesting but a little salty. Don't forget to check in! The decor is pretty cool, with license plates from all over the world.
(5)Tom L.
Well my family wanted to go somewhere tonight for some "key lime pie" here in the keys. We reviewed many Yelp restaurants and narrowed our choice down to two. Mrs. Mac's was the closest to where our rental condo happened to be. So after talking about and seeing the cost per slice ($5.50) and there being (4) of us, we elected to stop by Mrs. M's and purchase a whole pie. My wife went in and came out with whole pie AND a bag of whipped cream. The pie itself was only $15 and whipped cream bag was $3.50. So this was a much better deal and able to bring it back to the condo. My wife did ask if the whipped cream was made on premises and the lady there said yes right here and she asked again and got the same Yes again. I think she misunderstood my wife thinking she was asking about the actually pie. Because the whipped cream bag, although very good, was Rich's brand out of Buffalo, NY. No worries though, we had a half the pie tonight and have the rest tomorrow. YUM. Fantastic pie... graham crust was perfect. We will probably get 8 pieces out of this whole pie. Maybe, we will visit for the food soon. Great PIE!! (Whipped cream has to be part of the slice of key lime pie.)
(5)Wade B.
The Hogfish was excellent!! The staff were very friendly.
(5)Lee Z.
I would give the overall experience for this trip a 3.5. The food here was not bad it just depends on what is ordered. We ordered the following: Conch salad Manhattan clam chowder Key lime pie Blacken Yellow fin tuna Relleno style fish with marinated onions, cheddar-jack cheese and tomato, chilli, garlic sauce, served with black beans and rice The conch chowder was good, it had a tomato base. The conch salad was so-so, I've had better. The blacken yellow fin tuna was decent, nothing to rave about. The relleno style fish was ok, but cheese and fish doesn't go well together for me. I like to keep my fresh seafood simple to be able to savor the flavor of the seafood. But it was recommended. The key lime pie was the best. One of the better key lime pie I have had. My sister had ordered the smoke fish, which was very good. Finally, the prices were very reasonable and the service was great. I would go back to try other dishes. FYI: Parking was tight.
(3)Theresa B.
I cook seasoned food for my family family every day. Trust me when I say good food!!! If flip flops were prohibited, the food would be much more $$$$. Good natured servers. Skip the fast food places, and eat some FOOD!
(4)Chad J.
This is a late posting. We ate here back in the first week of October. The food was very good and in our week long trip to the keys, this was the best place we had seafood. The dolphin fish sandwich was good, the family had the shrimp sandwich, and the seafood platters. Everyone loved their meal, the staff was friendly, the atmosphere could be a little better, but since everyone enjoyed their meal and still talks about it a couple months later; must have left a good impression.
(4)Jen W.
Cool license plates as decorations all over the wall, nice friendly staff. Key lime freeze is the bomb. Captains combo platter was delicious. The crab cake are the best.
(5)Honest A.
Slow service created increased wait time for tables. I.e. we were done eating, but waitress forgot to bring check. Crab cake was delicious ! Key lime pie was great tasting pie, but I could not identify the key lime in it. Great tasting pie, but not traditional key lime tasting at all. I wanted Key Lime and needed to taste the lime. What I got was a sweet, unidentifiable great something but not Lime pie. The alligator appetizer was enough as a meal. The hogfish special was awesome. I did not like the wait time, so it got three stars.
(3)M S.
This was, by far, our favorite restaurant we visited during a trip to Florida recently. We wanted to try some authentic Key Lime pie, and this place did not disappoint. The atmosphere is colorful and fun, with kitschy, old school Keys decor. The waiting area is cramped, and it seemed a bit unorganized and awkward to put our names in because we were back-to-back with other guests. However, that was the only negative part. Even though there was a short wait, guests were seated quickly, and they made it a point to bus tables immediately after guests vacated in order to keep tables full. Our server, Tracy, was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the alligator tenders with their unique cocktail sauce (EXCELLENT) as well as the fish tacos. The fish tacos were the best version of the dish I have ever had. One was enough to fill me up! Mahi-mahi was the catch of the day, so it was also in the tacos. The Key Lime pie was perfect, and made the entire trip worth it. Each slice is almost five dollars, and it costs 15 to take a pie to go. You might as well get a whole pie if you plan to be in the area for a little while. I would highly recommend Mrs. Mac's to anyone visiting the Keys.
(5)B B.
Dang great food! Loved the ptato veggie fajitas! Awesome flavor! Hubby's rings and burger were a hit also! Fun energetic spot. Great service !
(5)Ursula M.
Oh, yes! Mrs. Mac delivers! Given the opportunity to return to Key Largo, I think Mrs. Mac's would be the first restaurant we'd revisit! The food is very good, the service is great and friendly (Eddie shone!) and oh MY, that Key Lime Pie!
(4)Andrea T.
A total score. Food is amazing and the staff is fantastic. We always make it a point to stop there. You won't be sorry!!!
(5)Jody F.
We had a delightful lunch stop at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. We were lucky to arrive just after the lunch crowd. The decor is fun with license plates on the walls with the light shades even made from them. The waitress was very helpful in navigating the menu. She recommended the Hog Fish served TJ style. It was better than she described. The conch fritters were average but the star of our meal was the Key Lime Pie. We had read it was good but that is a total understatement. The whip cream was real and not too fluffy and graham cracker crust was cooked to perfection. The pie flavor was out of this world. I thought I had had Key Lime Pie before but they were just imitations of the real thing. I wish we could take one home with us!
(5)Sam P.
On the way back from Key West to central Florida, we anticipated eating roadside fast food and whatever else we could find. The upper Keys in particular looked pretty bleak after dining in Key West. However, around Islamorada, we figured we wouldn't last much beyond Key Largo, so a Yelp search was done to see if anything decent was available. Mrs. Mac's came up as one of the best options, so we decided to roll the dice and go there. Pulling into the parking lot, Mrs. Mac's doesn't look extremely impressive, but it looks like a well-loved local place that isn't a tourist trap. That first impression would prove to be accurate. Note: Parking is available behind the restaurant, so don't worry about trying to score one of the (few) spots available out front. Our party of four was seated quickly in a relatively full restaurant and given menus. I ordered the Blackened Hogfish (local Keys specialty), a side order of sweet potato fries, and a Key Lime Freeze (which is essentially a key lime milkshake). The hogfish came on a plate with beans and rice and was extremely good. Since I ordered it "blackened", I was concerned that the restaurant would overcook it. Not this time. Cooked perfectly with just a little bit of crust on top. For those who haven't eaten hogfish before, it tastes much like red snapper. The Key Lime Freeze was great and had the distinctive tart flavor of key limes. Apparently Sprite is used in making it, but I couldn't discern any hint of Sprite at all. Fine by me. Moreover, there was a Yelp deal for a free Key Lime Freeze with the purchase of $15 of food. I scored on this one; check if they're running it on the Yelp app on your smartphone. The sweet potato fries tasted pretty good, but the most surprising aspect was the size. The "small" side order of fries ended up being enough for the whole table to split. Glad I didn't get the medium. I'm coming back here the next time I make it to the Florida Keys.
(5)Mike B.
My wife and I stopped for lunch on the way to Key West, and I'm glad we did. The place isn't much to look at, but the food was outstanding. The blackened fish sub, made with mahi-mahi, was maybe the best I've ever had. Very fresh, awesome sauce. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is the cottage french fries were just okay....a little soggy. Also tried the key lime pie, which was different. Not as tart as I am used to, and I think they actually freeze it. But it was good. Would definitely stop here again on another trip.
(4)Samantha C.
Great food, good service, awesome hogfish Versailles and crab cakes, wish I lived close enough to come back everyday.
(4)Cheyenne R.
We ended up going here after reading all the reviews on yelp. Great simple food, nice service, very local atmosphere. And of course the key lime pie: a must!
(4)Jason M.
A very good place for lunch. Great location on the way through the Keys. Good price and nice price. Look forward to going again. Not sure about breakfast becuase they were closed on the day I went which I think was a Thursday.
(4)Senorita V.
While visiting the Keys my fam and I stopped here for a snack to tide us over on the drive back to Miami. IT TOOK EVERYTHING IN US TO ONLY ORDER 2 APPS!!! We got the conch salad & the fried lobster tail, soooooooo good, you can tell its a local place, and the service is impeccable. plus the BEST bloody mary's i have ever had... i have since been looking for a similar on in LA, to no avail.
(5)Patrick A.
Took the kids here last night based on our hotels recommendation. Great advice! Hog fish was fantastic, key lime really is the best as the sign advertises, staff was great and the stone crab claws were to die for
(4)Armando D.
The key lime shake was amazing... ridiculously good. I had hog fish which was cooked to perfection but the salad that came with it was just so-so. A friend at the table had crab cakes, which tasted great but were deep fried (I prefer Maryland style crab cakes). Also, the conch fritters were just ok, chewy and not much conch flavor. All and all, I would suggest sticking with their fresh fish options, and the more simple fare.
(3)Mel T.
Good food and great prices. We came right at the meal switch from breakfast to lunch and that may be why things weren't perfect. My hubby got breakfast food and it was good greasy spoon type breakfast food. He was a bit disappointed that the hashbrowns were not standard American crispy shredded potato hashbrowns, but the soft mushy cheesy British kind. They were good, but not his thing. He had never tried British hashbrowns before so he didn't know, but I can see that the hashbrowns are probably very popular with most people. I got the lobster bisque and hogfish. The lobster bisque was barely warm like they had just put it on. I'd have rather them told me it wasn't ready yet then to serve me lukewarm soup. The hogfish was very tasty but too covered in oil/butter for a grilled fish. I would have tried the key lime pie, but the greasy feeling the fish left in my stomach had finished me for that meal. A couple next to us got Mexican dishes and they said their meals were outstanding. If we had been at the Keys longer I'd go back and give it a try especially as it is standing room only for dinner. We'll go back next time we are in the keys as I definitely felt like we just had an off meal there.
(3)D X.
Judging by the two branches of this restaurant practically next door to each other, this place is successful. The key lime pie really is amazing. I'm tempted to go back just for that. The deep fried whole yellowtail was very fresh, and the flesh was white and sweet, though I wish they would have scaled the fish better. The conch salad was also very tasty. The seafood trio was a bit of a miss though. While I liked the imitation risotto made of rice pilaf and cream of mushroom, whatever fish it was on it was way overcooked. Still my best meal in the Keys though. Oh, and the Key Lime Pie was indeed heavenly.
(4)Matthew O.
My previous review for Mrs. Macs was for breakfast only, this one is for lunch. After eating breakfast at Mrs. Macs countless times, we decided to give them a try for lunch today and it was freakin awesome! They serve lunch and dinner at their new location a little south of their breakfast. We were very impressed. My wife had her usual - local grilled fish with extra lemon/lime and a salad. She said it was delicious also loved the service. I had a burger (yeah, I know, it's a fish place but it's what I always order and judge every eatery by their burgers. Also onion rings for me. Great burger and onion rings. Wife loved the one onion ring she stole from me. Service was great and food was excellent. We will go back here and bring our families. One last thing, I can't remember ever being in a cleaner restaurant.
(5)Sarah M.
I found Mrs. Mac's Kitchen on yelp as we drove down to key west. Starved and exhausted we couldn't have been happier to just find food period. As yelp never does me wrong I can say that my family and I absolutely loved it! The conch Fritters, were great! perfectly crispy and delicious. We all also had salads and sandwiches as our main course. All were great, especially there house creamy italian dressing. Spot on. Portions were big, filling and the service was great. It was quite refreshing to have such a great experience from a place you find on the side of the road in a pinch. I would even go far enough to say that I would eat here normally as a great lunch spot. Thanks again, if were back out here I would 100000% come here again!
(5)Michael S.
Lots of choices! Almost to many. Everyone can find something to eat. Server was very friendly and knowledgable. I basically told her I was hungry and I'm open to suggestions. She recommended the hog fish which she described perfectly. We had the rock crab claws, pricey. Used the coupon for the free lime freeze, she was all about using it and even had it ready as a second app. Very busy and enjoyed the atmosphere. I can see some people getting turned off due to the crowd but I love a busy restaurant! Great diner, great service!
(5)Pat V.
The Ruben was a huge disappointment. Not much corned beef and the kraut was a bit too strong tasting. Far from a nice Deli style Ruben. I had the steamed veggies which were steamed way too much and left them without much flavor. I will give them another try but stick with the fish or seafood since the reviews are much better.
(3)Kevin C.
Some of the best Key Lime pie I've had!
(4)Brooke C.
Holly sweet mother of mercy this place is delicious. I got the crab cake basket And my friends got the dolphin sandwich. The crab cakes were big and loaded with crab as opposed to bread crumbs. The fish sandwich was really nicely seasoned and they don't hold back on the fillet sizes. It is a big sandwich that is reasonable priced. We tried the key lime pie too. It was good but not enough lime for my liking. Overall, great fine and we will definitely be stopping here again.
(5)kalyn b.
This is a solid "meh". The guidebook raved about it and we decided to stop for lunch with at the nearby John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Nothing special, slightly overpriced food (although it is the Keys so it's not unexpected). My boyfriend enjoyed his crab cakes and my dagwood-like sandwich came with a delightful homemade sauce. Checked in to get the free frozen key lime pie, it was pleasant enough. This place is probably best for families.
(3)Peter N.
Had the fried seafood platter: Fried fish (cod?) was heavily battered (this is proper English style), but was greasy enough to leave a pool in the basket. Fish did not flake when bitten. Shrimp: same batter as the fish. I personally prefer a lighter batter, or panko bread crumbs on my shrimp, but to each his own. Scallops: lighter batter, though it left me wishing for more - these are small pieces and not very many. Fries are actually like thick ruffles. I love softer chips so these were great. Girlfriend liked the key lime milkshake thing. I did not care for it, it was not tart enough for me.
(3)D C.
A local destination for a lot of tourists. The food is good and the service is usually good. They have a really large menu with almost too many options. The local is fun and what one expects when I'm the Keys.
(4)Winky C.
We ordered seafood for 2 and fish&chips... And come out their food is not that great... Can't meet our expectation... Their crab cake is not bad after all
(2)Diane H.
I just loved this place. It looks a lot smaller than it really is. Great home cooked food. I wish I could have tried it all. Service was very good, super nice waitress. Crazy decor of license plates from all over the world. I will be back!!
(4)Larry F.
Whaler fish sandwich fresh and great taste. Potato salad was some of the best I've had. Great service. Ended the meal with key lime pie. Was not disappointed with this yelp suggestion.
(4)Allen S.
Dolphin relleno was great. Mahi mahi was very good. The potato salad treo was fantastic. Try the key lime freeze
(4)hola h.
Key lime freeze is fantastic - think thin milkshake with a lime flavor. The fish and chips are great. You have to try the key lime pie... it is the best I ever had. Do not go for the key west over rice shrimp dish. It had no flavor and the rice tasted funny.
(4)Karen B.
Cute place and very friendly employees. The place is like a typical local diner'ish. Food is good and the decor is special with license plates covering the walls. I got a free smoothie when I checked in on Yelp.
(4)Pam H.
Stopped here for an early breakfast before a jet ski tour with Keys Skis and Adventures on a Saturday morning. Service was super friendly and the coffee was hot. I got a huge water with fresh lime wedges. Scrambled eggs with spinach, potatoes, and sausage patty was pretty good. I wasn't blown away honestly, but it was decent. My husband got an omelet with spinach, cheese, and ham. He opted for the homemade hashbrown casserole plus rye toast. He said there was too much spinach in the omelet, it was loaded with spinach, not a bad thing in my book, a bit too much for him. The hashbrown casserole looked weird to me, he said it had too many things going on with caramelized onion, cheese, and potato. Not his cup of tea. We both agreed that we weren't compelled to go back. This was one of the low points in meals with respect to this visit to Key Largo.
(2)Kayla B.
The boyfriend, his parents, and I stopped by Mrs. Mac's for breakfast after a recommendation from some fellow travelers. Mrs. Mac's reminds me of my favorite Boston diner, with the license plates and other diner-like do-dads decorating the walls. Our group ingested a fair amount of eggs, hash browns, french toast, cinnamon rolls, waffles, and grilled fish. Nothing strikes me as particularly memorable or amazing, but it was a good breakfast. Everything tasted good. No complaints about the food. It just didn't wow me. But maybe my Boston diner has made me picky. The service was a bit slow and our waitress seemed flustered and couldn't really keep her stuff straight. It was a busy Saturday morning and she was a total sweetheart, so we chalked it up to just being one of those days. Another customer was beyond rude and made one of the other waitresses cry, so we weren't about to get worked up over a plate of eggs. We also took home one of their key lime pies. I never had any, but everyone else who had some had nothing but good things to say about it. Also, it comes with an ENORMOUS container of whipped cream. Like...whipped cream for days. The food was decently priced. Our bill was higher than expected, but I think that's because we each sampled a bit of this and that. And because of the pie, I suppose.
(3)Oscar S.
Wow, this place is a pleasant surprise. My family of six had a great dinner. The seafood basket was great, the churasco was great the SOB steak was great, and the key lime pie was really good. The service was great and the place was full. The cocktails were original and tasted good. I shall return!
(5)Benjamin S.
Awesome food at an incredibly friendly environment
(5)David Y.
The yellowtail snapper special that I had was the best fish I ever had. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Conch steaks and gator were good too. Staff is nice. However, it is a bit pricey, you can quickly spend $30 at this place.
(5)Stephanie M.
We were staying in Key Largo this weekend and right near our hotel was this tiny little restaurant. We ate her twice this weekend, once for breakfast and once for dinner. Our first meal we ordered an order of biscuits and sausage gravy, the special of stone crab and eggs, and corned beef hash. I never order sausage and gravy but since the kids wanted it (not sure how they even knew this existed) I took a bite of it.... Holy crap was that indulgent and yummy. I ordered the special and was shocked to hear all that it came with... I ordered a side of grits and a mimosa rather than a glass of champagne. The corned beef hash was very good and so was the entire meal. For dinner we ordered the seafood platter which had fried fish, fried shrimp, cold shrimp, conch fritters, a crab cake, some cold seafood slaw, and...... a side... It was a very hefty plate but the conch fritters were bland and kinda boring. Everything else expected. Chris ordered a bowl of chili which I didn't really care for... For dessert we ordered a slice of key lime pie, a slice of their peanut butter pie, a Key Lime Freeze, and a regular sundae. I am not an expert in key lime pie so my opinion shouldn't matter... I am just now starting to like it and do not have many slices of pie to weigh this one against.... with that being said, this key lime pie was very yummy to me. It was tart and sweet... the peanut butter pie was good but I was expected something creamy... The key lime freeze was tartish... not tart enough but still very good... The next time we are passing through Key Largo on our way to the Keys I hope to stop by Mrs. Mac's again.
(4)Theresa L.
Fast service, fresh fish, well prepared dishes, and the LIME FREEZE!!! Yumm!! We got great recommendations from our very sweet server, and enjoyed the eclectic license plate decor. We will be back!!
(5)Daisy P.
We've been to quite a few restaurants in Florida Keys and this place is the best one yet. It has the best KEY LIME PIE and trust me, we've had many. We came here 2x, once when we left Key Largo to Key West and second time was when we were on our way to Miami. I'm giving it 4 stars because the second time we came, the blackened fish was too salty. We tried their alfredo special and I can make better alfredo sauce that actually have taste. Theirs were bland, seem like it was from a can. So I do recommend getting blackened fish and key lime pies and not eat their alfredos. We had outdoor seating because we had our dog with us and they don't mind that at all.
(4)Dave S.
This place is ok...I wasn't impressed. The food was ok but the service was poor. I had the fish reuben which didn't come on rye bread, had too much sauerkraut and not enough dressing. I also had sweet potato fries....they were the best part of the meal. Drinks available are wine or beer, no cocktails. Our server could care less that we were there. I checked in to get the key lime freeze but my waitress never brought it to me even after I asked for it. I did get the to-go cup for my water...but no straw. Would not go back to this place unless I'm looking for a specific license plate - the entire decor is tacky old license plates. Bathroom made me feel like I was on a boat.
(2)Gregg S.
Had a great breakfast. The Eggs, corned beef hash and hollandaise special was insane. Great service from Derek. Delicious $5 Bloody Mary!
(5)emely j.
The last key lime pie I had on my visit was at Ms. Mac's Kitchen. This stop was definitely a popular stop for visitors and had a "Florida keys meets a garage sales meets an art festival" kind of feel. From the food, I did not have terribly high hopes for the pie but I was not to leave the keys without my third tasting of pie. Three is the magic number, right? As it was served, I immediately noticed the thick crust. This pie was served super chilled and the whipped cream was also just dropped on. It was two thumbs up! Something about this cold tart pie and the thick crunchy crust that was super refreshing. The actual key lime filling was also not as rich as others I've tried. I can see myself craving this on a hot summer day! I might even keep this one all to myself. So they were all good pies in the keys, each special in their own way. Kind of how you speak about your kids. weaknessforsweetness.tum…
(4)Erich D.
Had to get some key lime pie while in the Florida Keys and came upon this small dineresque restaurant situated near the western coastline of Key Largo. Ordered their "award winning" conch chowder, crab cakes and garlic butter shrimp platter. The conch chowder had hardly any pieces of conch in it and as such seemed much more like a minestrone soup. Crab cakes and garlic and butter shrimp were alright. The key lime pie was probably the best thing I had from here, but still wasn't the most notable that I've had. Service was good and very friendly, but the food was nothing to write home about and was tough to justify the bill.
(2)Joe C.
Mrs. Mac's definitely looks and feels like something between a locals only and a tourist friendly spot. The decor is kind of kitschy with all the license plates. It's a very homey, lived in sort of place that feels very comfortable and has great service. One of their big things is their mimosa breakfasts. Order any of the breakfast specials, and you get free mimosa included. Of course, you can get one otherwise too. My wife really enjoyed the one she got with her mushroom, goat cheese and artichoke omelet. She also really enjoyed the bloody mary she ordered. Spicy with a good tang that went really well with the pickle that was served in the glass. My eggs were cooked perfectly, but I found the breakfast potatoes to be a bit undercooked and underseasoned for my taste. The real downfall though - was that they apparently went to the Paula Deen school of cooking. Everything was cooked in butter - and lots of it. I cook a lot of things in butter - especially breakfast items - but this was really strong. It actually made my wife a little ill. Cut down on the butter a bit, and they could get back their fourth star. Also be warned that this place is pretty small and has an even smaller parking lot.
(3)Chen W.
Just looking at the picture gallery makes me want to go back to Mrs. Mac. We loved the homey feel and the eclectic decor of Mrs Mac's Kitchen. Great place to have a hearty breakfast. Wish I had the guts to try some stone crab claws and eggs... For breakfast, we had eggs, canadian bacon and hash brown casserole...definitely home style cooking. From the looks of the picture gallery, we will definitely go back for lunch and dinner. :D
(4)Diem P.
After one week in search of the best key lime pie in Florida's upper keys, I am declaring Mrs. Mac's as the best! If rating the restaurant on pie alone, Mrs. Mac's would be higher rating. Shared the following with my friend: - Superfish sandwich: upgraded to yellowtail snapper and opted for blackened. Fish was served with melted Swiss cheese and wheat bread. Overall, sandwich was too greasy for my liking...the bread was "toasted" on the griddle with either oil or butter. If ordered again, I would ask for bread toasted dry without oil. - TJ Style Yellowtail snapper: delicious fresh fish topped with perfectly spiced tomato sauce. Loved this dish but nothing you cannot make at home. - Key lime freeze: got this free from coupon. This is basically a key lime pie milk shake. If you like the idea of drinking melted key lime without graham cracker crust, you will like this drink. If you have kids, this place has a great kid's menu! Visited this place second time for dessert only and ordered key lime pie. Loved it!!
(3)Hyong Y.
Best Key Lime Pie... Yes, we have tried all the key lime pie places in the Key West and few other places in the keys. This place has it best! I like their Conch salad, but not good as conch salad from the bahamas. Overall, their food is pretty good, and their staffs are excellent. This is must stop by place if you are on your way to Key West or visitng Key largo. BEST KEY LIME PIE!
(4)Chrissy C.
love this kitschy lil family diner! the key lime shake is delicious and so is their key lime pie! all to dieeeeee for! i usually never eat the whip cream off my pie... it's usually too sweet for me.. but, this was just perfect. love! beer selection is great and the service is just the best!
(4)Claire H.
Food was pretty good. Had the lobster sandwich which had good amount of lobster although the bread was a little dry. Kids had the fish basket they enjoyed and the conch basket was good as well. Gave 3 stars for their service. Service could be better. They also overcharged us for our kids drinks which they didn't even refill after it was spilled by my two year old. A little disappointing.
(3)Ana M.
We werent that impressed. We decided to go cause it had some good reviews, but the food was blah. The ambiance was cool. The service was great. The food... blah. We had the crabcake and the conch ceviche. Ive had better. It was just ok. I just think they were both lacking some CHISPA:)
(2)Deidred A.
Just went back recently. Yelp must be doing the Mac family well because this is the first time in a long while that there was a line, on a weekday, during lunch, in the slow season. Hogfish special was fantastic and prices are still great.
(5)Eric-Tara B.
This was our first time to Mrs Mac's Original Kitchen and we were welcomed and served by Sherrie. Service was fantastic and Sherrie recommended yummy dishes. I'm not a seafood/fish conesuer but i did taste the hog fish which was delish and meaty. This was the perfect ending to our trip to the Keys!
(5)Liz S.
We went to Mrs. Mac's twice during our stay in Key Largo. It's an adorable little KL restaurant with a full menu and more than reasonable prices, especially when compared to other tourist traps in the area. The first day we had -- Conch soup (sort of like Manhattan clam chowder - OK for what it was, but I'm a creamy soup kinda gal) -- Crab cakes (very good, large, full of fresh crab) -- TJ's fish of the day (hogfish with a delicious tomato + tomatillo + chile sauce) -- Key lime pie (perfectly chilled with a delicate graham cracker crust, totally won me over and I'm not even a key lime pie person) I believe the total with tip included was around $40 for the above. Pretty nice compared to the $80 we spent at Sundowners the day prior for less food! The second day we had -- Fish and shrimp basket (light, almost sweet batter that was crisp but not too heavy or overpowering, which is a good thing because you want to taste the fish here!) -- Southwestern fillet (blackened yellowtail with salsa, melted shredded cheese and guacamole; I know this sounds intense but I couldn't stop eating it. They have the blackened thing down to an art and I had to take back my previous belief that cheese does not belong on fish.) Again I think our meal was maybe $30 with tip included. If you're staying in Key Largo, you should definitely check out Mrs. Mac's. It has the typical laid back atmosphere of the Keys, fresh seafood that I crave when down here, and is an overall great value. The only thing that could be improved is the coffee. It was pretty weak and flavorless, but I won't knock them a full star for that.
(5)Dr. Bill H.
This local hangout is a favorite. Home style cooking means great biscuits for breakfast. They did not disappoint. We are on a conch chowder quest to find the best in the Keys. Here is our evaluation. Their " Konk" chowder was advertised as spicy. But that fell flat. The base was VERY tomato based, and the tomatoes were whole. A little too much tomato and not enough "Konk". Chowder stars: Tom 3 Bill 2.5
(3)Jim C.
Only okay for my taste. Key lime pie was good but I've had better. And the key lime freeze was terrible. The ice cream wasn't set. Food was about on par with a Denny's. I would not go back.
(2)Jess M.
Very quaint small restaurant with good service and good food. You might want to consider a reservation if u want to go to the original location. We waited for about 30 min on a weekday. The key lime freeze is really good. There is a coupon for it in you can find in your booklets provided by your hotel
(4)Ralph W.
Great food. Loved the TJ Special and the $2.00 beer of the month. Shrimp and mushroom bisque was good. Also had a taste of the SW style hogfish was tasty and I enjoyed the seasoning on the fish.
(4)Dan S.
Super busy evening a Saturday in mid February. We were told it would be a 20 minute wait for the two of us, but we only waited 10...good start! We also loved the license plates plastering the walls and posing as chandeliers. Conch fritter appetizer was amazing. Only had it one other time prior to eating here, but it is quickly becoming a favorite seafood dish. We ordered the seafood platter to share and we barely had enough room to finish it. But it was a great sampler to try a lot of their popular fixins.
(5)Alexis V.
Mrs. Mac's was our home away from home while staying in Key Largo. The service is friendly, the food is tasty and they know their way around key limes. The pie is good, creamy and limey with a graham cracker crust, but their key lime freeze is what blew me away. I was expecting fake lime flavor in crushed ice but it turns out to be the best tasting milkshake-like concoction I have had the pleasure of spooning into my mouth. And it was free with an on-line coupon so there's no excuse not to try it. The hogfish, wahoo and slightly spicy conch chowder are worth getting (they have mastered cooking fish), the breakfast is decent and affordably priced and I ended up sending their homemade dressing to people as gifts. The only thing reason they are missing a fifth star is that sometimes the menu comes off more pretentious and gourmet than the food turns out to be. My turkey saucer (turkey and veggies in a pita) was good but packed with iceburg not arugula like the menu claimed. My veggie omelette which came with cheese turned out to have melted American slices in it. Overall though, it is definitely worth going and worth waiting, which you may have to do at peak times. Pros: super friendly staff, tasty seafood, reasonable breakfast, homemade dressing, def get the key lime freeze! Cons: American cheese, gets busy at peak hours
(4)Tina D.
I am confused about the reviews here. I came by yesterday for lunch and was only given a limited menu. Apparently they went through some re-modeling and their kitchen wasn't fully up and running yet. This was the first time I have ever not liked anything on the menu. I even went to the website in advance and found all sorts of things I wanted, none of which were on the limited menu. I figured I'd settle with a salad and indulge in some pie. My $8 wedge salad was the most over-priced and ridiculous thing ever. A 4x3 inch wedge of ice berg lettuce with a sprinkling of blue cheese and bacon. Even though the salad was lacking, I had to try their "world famous pie", which weirdly enough, wasn't on the menu either, so I had to ask for it. The slice was incredibly small and looked like a melted glob of goo on my plate. No resemblance of a pie shape at all... it tasted ok. The decor was nice, actually, a lot nicer than I expected, but the servers were really lacking. Ours forgot our straws, messed up our order twice, and (in my opinion) was not dressed appropriately for her age. This is a dining establishment afterall. I won't be back, nor would I recommend this to a friend.
(2)Jo M.
Great for parmesan crusted hog fish (truly local, unlike other fish like snapper or mahi mahi) and for key lime pie. Avoid the sickly special drinks. There may be a wait so I would check for reservations. The decor is fun but the place is a little noisy.
(4)Pixie M.
We were recommended by a local to stop in here on Tuesday nights for the prime rib. The cut of meat was just ok -- but the stone crab claws were the star of the meal! The place had a good vibe and our waiter was very friendly.
(3)Chris P.
The food and the service were outstanding. The portions were huge. We had the hog fish which was excellent. And the key lime pie was the best we've ever had
(5)Clarence E.
Stopped in after reading reviews. My wife's Whaler fish sandwich and baked potato was worth her raving over it. The kids portions are large, so much was left behind (but with matching price at 7 excl drinks). Grilled cheese has 2 types (white and yellow) plus added bacon was yum even for a parent. Cheese burger, good too. Tried the Hogfish grilled. It was good but was it worth 4-5 more than Mahi, waho and others (jury is still out). Hogfish is like a snapper but flavor was mild and needed some sauce or toppings. House salad dressing was homemade and great. Even jars for purchase. Conch soup was very tasty with a good spice...just couldn't find that much conch. Key lime was good and more creamy. Though I like mine a bit more tart. Check out the local tourist brochures...found it later - it could have saved us the price of dessert. Beer of the month was $2 but MGD wasn't on my list. And board of specials was worth reviewing.
(4)Katie D.
Stopped on the way to Key West for dinner. Everything tasted delicious, the service was great and prices were very reasonable. We would definitely come back if we were in the area!
(4)Lauren D.
I loved this place! It's small and doesn't look like much from the road, but aren't those usually the best kind?! I ordered the crab cakes basket and their cottage fries were to die for! My whole party of 10 ALL enjoyed their food. Our server was fantastic, very involved and accommodating! If I'm ever in the Key's again, I'll definitely be going back here!
(4)Ashley L.
Came here twice it was so good! Cannot go wrong at Mrs. Macs. We had the Crab Cakes for lunch with the Key Lime Freeze. Best crab cakes we have ever had. Also, cannot leave without a Key Lime Freeze on a hot day. We ate here again for breakfast and it was delicious! I had the special which includes a Mimosa which is a very nice touch.
(5)John M.
Great blackened fish sandwich and really good key lime pie. Sort of a roadside diner ambience, but definitely a great place to stop for a very casual lunch while on Key Largo.
(4)Steven H.
This was the best key lime pie I had on my recent keys trip. This alone warrants 5 stars.
(5)Brad C.
I have to say this place gets pretty filled up quickly when we came to this restaurant our wait was about 20 minutes but when we were finally sat we had one of the best friendliest experiences we have ever had. We had the conch chowder as our starter and continued our meal with one of the best versions of a Hogfish which was the Marsala, which was recommended by our server , Rosa.I have never been treated so kindly . I felt like a king at this place. Even though i was not too thrilled with the overall size of the bathroom i didn't care . I will definitely come back here again on our next time in the keys.
(5)Andrea G.
Awesome food, coconut crusted hogfish was the special, it was yummy. Hubby had the fried seafood platter which he really enjoyed. Save room for the key lime pie it was the best we have had so far in the keys
(4)Julian G.
There really isn't a better way to say this. The food was awful. I ordered a hogfish that tasted like eggs, my wife ordered the king crabs that was so overcooked even the manager was surprised they served it. And I thought the key lime pie tasted like tooth paste with a key lime flavor. Overall the experience was very disappointing. We had high expectations after reading all the other reviews. There are plenty of good options on key largo, this one is definitely not one of them
(1)Andy V.
AWESOME DIVE. Great food and atmosphere. Service folks are great.
(5)Franky A.
Amazing treasure in the FL Keys. Amazing sea food. They have the best Key Lime pie in the planet.
(5)Marisa S.
A MUST when you are in the keys...even if you just pop in to pick up one of their ridiculous Key Lime Pies to take back home with you....but I recommend having a meal as well. The TJ fish is so super yummy, and so is just about everything else on the menu. Couple that with kitschy decor and friendly service and you have a real winner in Key Largo!
(5)Brenda S.
Great food, laid back, had a key lime shake that came w the meal which was quite refreshing
(4)Jon P.
Great family restaurant. Really tasty fresh fish for adults and great kids meals and desserts. Very nice staff. A real find Thanks to Yelp.
(5)Thomas H.
Best meal I have had on the key! Great food, good prices and the key lime pie is the best I have ever had! Great service, friendly staff
(4)nick k.
Went here for lunch. Loved the ambiance...license plates from all over the country all over the walls, beer/soda cans and bottles from around the world and from all different eras on a shelf around the top of the wall...a great home-y, almost dive-y feeling. The onion rings were home made, and very good. The root beer float was also great, and my dining companion got the lime freeze, which was amazing. I got the veggie saucer, which was pretty good, and huge. I would definitely come back.
(4)Christopher C.
Great breaksfast spot in hear of Key Largo. Skip the famous "key Lime Freeze" nothing special though you can get it free thru yelp, which is why we got it. Friendly stuff, funny knick knacks on the wall, good eats. Solid place.
(4)Catherine W.
Great place for a casual lunch. Food was good. I agree - key lime freeze was overrated. Had the gator appetizer which was pretty interesting to try and tasty! Would return.
(4)Mari T.
I will crave the key lime pie for a long time... definitely the best in Key Largo. Whipped cream topped, not too sweet, not too tangy, great thick crust. Yum. Second closest is at Fish House, tangier pie, but great meringue to balance it off. Stay away from the Key Lime Freeze and get an extra slice of pie.
(4)Daib S.
good, honest and fresh food is served. Although the restaurant looks run down, the food is fantastic, the prices are reasonable. We returned one more time, because we loved the blackened fresh fish of the day so much. The key lime pie is truely delicious. Out of 4 restaurants we tried out in Key Largo, this was by far the best one. We'll return for sure next time we are in the area.
(5)Oliver R.
Excellent fish tacos highly recommended.
(5)Liz D.
Great food, but when I asked about a desert and allergens in it (I am celiac) the waitress said rudely "Why do you want to know" followed by "I don't have time to help you" .....welll screw you. Awesome food though. I'd definitely go again but make sure not to have that particular waitress again. If you have no food allergies and can eat whatever you want without worrying what's in it, then definitely check this place out!
(4)Dana M.
We went there in the summer of 2011 and the food was pretty good. It was walking distance from the place we stayed so that is why we chose to eat there. The shrimp appetizer...like a popper with cheese....was not what we expected when we ordered it. Our entree's were so so... Service was great! I would go again and give it a chance just because of the great service.
(3)Ben R.
A+ for preparing local ingredients well. We enjoyed the hog fish, crab cakes, key lime freeze and sweet tea. The fried lobster bites were okay, but not as good as plain lobster with butter. Service was excellent although there were only a few other people there at the time. We save 5 stars for mind blowing experiences, but this place gets a solid 4 stars for good food representative of the local ingredients.
(4)Rachael W.
I thought the food was okay, but overpriced. Service wasn't that great either. The conch salad was rubbery. Be careful because they include the tip on the bill, if we didn't notice that she would have gotten a $15 tip. On the other hand, I thought the key lime pie was delicious. But nothing out of the ordinary.
(3)Dann W.
Best breakfast ever in Key Largo!
(4)Jenifer N.
Went here on a Saturday morning around 11am, there was not a line and actually there were tables open and seats at the counter - total score! They have specials, which come with a complimentary glass of champagne or a mimosa - another score! The champagne was actually decent. I ordered the omelet special with spinach, tomatoes, and bacon and hashbrown casserole as my side. Was yummy! Hashbrown casserole was different, (more creamy almost like potato au gratin with shredded potatoes instead of sliced) but still yummy. My boyfriend ordered the walnut waffle, which was superb - equally fluffy and crispy with good flavor! Great, eclectic place! I did order a blood mary, which not the best I've ever had nor the worst but tasted more like cocktail sauce with vodka. I added some tabasco and that helped a bit! Of course we got the free key lime freeze, which I'm still scratching my head at and wondering what makes it so famous... tastes just like a key lime milkshake to me. I was expecting graham cracker pie crust mixed in it, which would have made it amazing in my eyes. The key lime pie, however, was delicious. Suggestion, if the pie comes out frozen let it sit for a few minutes... the creaminess of the pie really comes out then! I also love that they use cool whip and not whipped cream. Don't get me wrong, I love homemade whipped cream but key lime is already rich enough! I will definitely hit this place up next time I'm in the Keys. Also, service was tad slow, but the staff is super friendly!
(4)Josie L.
What a great find. Going to Key Largo was so worth it after going to Mrs. Mac's Kitchen. Thanks yelpers! Service was friendly and attentive. Couch soup was ordered. It was ok. Crab cakes were the best I've tasted. It had a lot of crabs and it only cost me $10. That's very resonable. My friend ordered Southwest style hog fish. We never had hog fish befoer. It was delicioius. The fish was light and somewhat flaky. The salsa was nice and spicy but not overly spicy. It had a good heat. Got free Key Lime shake. It was yummy. Then, we closed out the meal with Key Lime pie. Yum! I must say it's the best we had. The pie wasn't overly sweet and had a good taste of lime.
(5)Jacqueline B.
I am a fan! We ate at this place 3 times during our visit to the Keys. It was that good! Don't be put off by the exterior! We've been missing out for years because of it! I definitely recommend the Goat Cheese Omelette for breakfast. While we were there, the Champagne breakast included a free Mimosa. For lunch, try the Grilled Whaler.
(4)Lori M.
We stopped in here a couple of nights ago while staying in Tavernier. Mrs. Mac's Kitchen is terrific. My 12-year-old son tried Mahi Mahi for the first time and loved it. I'm not a seafood eater, but the Jamaican Jerk chicken was tasty. I don't recall what my husband had but he was pretty happy with it. The Key Lime pie was also very good, not too tart and not too sweet. The service was friendly and fast, and the decor is casual and relaxing. Definitely worth a stop in your Keys travels!
(4)Steve M.
Great island restaurant. Ambience screams the Keys. We had breakfast but will be back for dinner. Staff offered great Keys sightseeing ideas too.
(5)muamer h.
5 stars for food quality and business smarts. they are not re inventing a wheel here but serving well cooked simple seafood that is super fresh and speaks for itself. the restaurant is in tropical paradise and they are using their surrounding to their advantage. all is fresh and delicious.
(5)Lis M.
You MUST STOP HERE if you're in Isla Morada. I'd like to start by saying, that YES...they do have delicious Key Lime Pie...and for an extra couple of bucks they'll even pack it for you in a special container that will keep their whole $13 pie cold on the drive home to Miami. As far as everything else, their crab cakes and fried oyster strips were pretty delish. The large portions came in baskets surrounded by fries and coleslaw and it was decently priced at around $9 bucks. Their menu seemed to offer something for everyone (i.e. your standard hamburger), so don't think you'll just be limited to seafood. The service was friendly,the vibe was really relaxed and they had kitchy things (i.e.birds made out of coke cans) hanging all over the place. I will come back here the next time i'm around.
(4)Tatil S.
They had the best crab cake I've ever had and the two patties were quite large. Blackened yellow fin tuna was pretty good. It was our first key lime pie, so I cannot compare to others. It tasted OK. I liked their key lime freeze better. Not great, but pretty good overall.
(4)Kobie J.
Absolutely delicious. We went on a recommendation from a family member. Nothing about it seemed special...but the food.....wow! 5 stars and affordable!
(5)Ben M.
Friendly service, odd levels of kitchy and the food was ok. Overcooked eggs, bacon and a cold dining room sort of wrecked this one for us. The service and the Orange Juice saved the meal.
(3)J W.
Dolphin meat was super dry and bland-- almost like they forgot to season it. Alligator fritter were super salty. Key Lime freeze was super sweet. I will not be back.
(2)Sara W.
Delicious food. We actually ate here twice while in Key Largo, for breakfast and lunch a few days apart. Everything was delish. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in the Keys. Small seating/parking areas, but we didn't have a problem getting a spot or table, even during the morning rush.
(4)Isaac D.
Excellent items: 1) Prime Rib (with roll, baked potato & Salad) 2) Key Lime Milkshake 3) Chicken fingers which appeared to have been breaded in house, not like the typical boring chicken fingers at most restaurants.
(5)Alice S.
We came here on a recommendation from a friend, and I wanted to love this place, I really did. The thousands of license plates lining the walls and the handmade soda can airplanes were so adorable, but the food not so much. We had a fish dip for an app, which is best described as a mix of "meh" and "meow meow." Our entrees were just ok. Our server was so sweet and attentive, but at the end of the day the food just didn't cut it. Maybe we visited on an off day, but I don't plan on stopping by any time soon. My apologies, Mrs. Mac.
(2)Cheryl L.
This review is for their newest location, further south in the middle (old pizza hut building). My husband & I have been to the old location on numerous Friday nights for their fish specials, normally hogfish or wahoo. We were anticipating the same usual fare on this night. We normally get the Hogfish sandwich or basket. The opening of the new location was a much needed update. The old location was very small. At 6:30, there was a 20 minute wait for tables so we decided to sit at the bar. I ordered the Fish sandwich with an upgrade to Hogfish & my husband ordered a broiled platter of fish, scallops & shrimp with a Hogfish upgrade. After a 30 minute wait for our food, our entrees finally arrived along with my husband's caesar salad. We were okay with the salad coming with the meal although we sat there with nothing for 30 minutes beforehand. My Hogfish sandwich was huge and looked great but my husband's plate looked like it was lacking in the portion category. His broiled platter consisted of 4 small scallops, 5 small pieces of shrimp, a card deck size fillet of Hogfish & a baked potato. His entree was so bland that it was like being served a hospital restricted diet. No seasoning except for a few splashes of paprika not even lemon or butter & the price was $21.95 ($18.95 + $3.00)! There's a $3.00 upgrade for Hogfish which used to be $2.00. Needless to say, the entrees were not hot but we were starving already. My husband ate his potato & we ended up splitting my Hogfish sandwich! The sandwiches have always been consistently good! We took the rest of the seafood platter home to be doctored up but ended up feeding eat to our cats. We are locals here & regulars at the old location. I would recommend the sandwiches, salads, & prime rib. I don't care for the new location nor the high new prices! Not a fancy enough place to demand the high dinner prices for the small portions you receive. We will be going back to the old location for the keyz atmosphere & hopefully not the same menu.
(3)Stephen A.
Dinner was fabulous! The key lime pie was great! Service was good a little off but nothing real bad. Dinner was a little pricey for what it was but it was still very very good.
(4)Chris S.
Checked it out on the advice of a good friend - would definitely go back. Funky decor (self proclaimed largest license plate collection that side of the Mississippi), quick service, reasonable prices, super casual (open toed shoes might have you feeling overdressed) and righteous key lime pie. I had fish of the day TJ (I think) style. Huge portion, grilled, topped with a tomato, onion and cilantro mixture - delish. Wifey had crab cakes which were also good. Night manager also came by to check on us which was a nice touch and all to infrequent these days. Worth a visit if you're in Key Largo!
(4)Carlos L.
Food is awesome! good prices, good portions, everything i have had has been fresh and great, service is ok. Homemade for sure, great selection
(4)Joel S.
The appetizer, Alligator tenders were great, the Hog fish blackened was excellent & the Magaritas were tasty. Both the Key Lime pie & the Key Lime Freeze were superb! You must eat here if you are within 30 miles of their 2 spiffy locations!
(5)Michael S.
The last time I was here they did not have air-conditioning. I am not saying that as a criticism, it has just been a long time. We stopped on our way to Islamorada for a snack. We had the conch chowder and the conch salad which would become a theme for this trip, we would try out all the conch chowders and salads. The key lime pie was excellent, not too tart but still tart, not too gooey or too solid encased in a good graham cracker shell. The conch salad was very good. Good quantity of nicely diced conch, correct vegetables and a good kick from the spice. The conch chowder, on the other hand, was too thick and was lacking in the conch department. They have a great selection of beer and wine. The service is very proficient and everyone is nice. We will be going back to try lots of other stuff.
(4)Mariah M.
We went for lunch. Ordered 2 fish sandwiches. They were huge and really good. The Key Lime Pie was AMAZING and so was the chili. I could eat an entire pot of that chili!
(4)Candice C.
Went to Mrs. Mac's with my boyfriend and his parents. We all had the 3 seafood option with Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna (although the 3rd fish of the day was supposed to be hogfish). The salads and sides were good, as was my boyfriend's fish, which he ordered grilled. My mistake was in ordering my fish blackened. It basically tasted like someone had dumped a shaker of salt on it. Had to scrape the "seasoning" off and it pretty much ruined the flavor of the fish. I've heard from friends that some of their other dishes are good, but I won't ever order anything blackened from there again.
(3)Pamela M.
Stopped in here on our way to Key West, awesome crab cakes, great iced tea and lemonade (bottomless although you'll probably never make it through the first glass, lol). Key Lime pie really good. The atmosphere of the place is one of the main reasons to go, a great stop-in filled with locals, you can tell it's loved by everyone in the neighborhood. I will definitely be coming back the next time I visit Key West!
(4)Len B.
We stopped in to try the key lime pie and famous key lime freeze. this place had are #1 favorite key lime pie out of the entire trip. ( we had 10 pies on our vacation) the key lime freeze was delicious one of the best things I've ever drank. i wish we could have had the chance to eat there. I'm sure there food must be delicious too.
(5)Malisha-missy S.
Great food and the prices are very low for what you are getting!!! Will be going back!
(5)J M.
There are 2 mac kitchens. We must have been in the wrong one. We were in the one in the middle of the road. Skip it. The waitress recommended the crab cakes...i am not sure i saw crab, just lots of bread! My baked sweet potato was way under cooked. The waitress forgot to bring the salads and when they came the tomato was green. My dining companion got the 3 fish dish. This was a good strategy because 2 of the 3 were properly cooked. And we sat outside because inside was cold and noisy. Outside was cold and noisy from the traffic and biting bugs added to the experience.
(1)Gloria A.
Okay. Everyone raves about this place but my experience was just okay. I will admit that the only thing I loved was the garden salad because of their specialty garlic dressing. It was very tasty. My husband ordered the fried oysters and had expected to have good sized ones. He had fond memories of them in the South. To his surprise, they were micro-sized. Basically all bread and no oyster. I ordered the hogfish specialty and while it was a large dish, I was not impressed with it. It appeared slightly greasy from being pan fried. The other issue was that I had assumed that the special was priced around the average of the other food items. I was shocked when I saw the bill. It was $25. Not really worth that price. I should have asked when the waitress pushed the wonderful special. I was the idiot for not asking how much first. Lesson learned. Anyhow, would have been better off ordering the burgers which appeared very large and decently prepared. Others in the restaurant appeared happy with them. The waitress did offer a dessert on the house for the micro-sized oysters but I think we would have preferred having it taken off the bill. We were just too tired in the evening to make it an issue.
(3)Bee C.
If you visit you must try the key lime pie! Absolutely delicious!
(4)Loryn J. M.
We look forward to stopping by on our trip from Miami to Key West and back. Food is great and save room for the key lime pie!
(4)Kenny R.
Showed up late with a rather large party. We were treated wonderfully. Service was on point. The waitress took time to explain the menu and answer all questions. The food was very good. We normally order food and then taste each others food. So we can say that all the food was good. The Key Lime Pie was excellent. Not too sweet and not too tart. We ordered an entire pie when we left. Experience was very pleasant food was great and price was very reasonable. Go there recommend it.
(5)Sarah D.
I thought it was pretty good, but I am still a little confused as to why people are over the moon. It wasn't a bad meal, it just wasn't memorable for me. I prefer things a little less greasy, so maybe that's my hang-up. However, they do have a great Key Lime Pie.
(3)Liana S.
Go for the fresh fish! Very local place, very busy during Sat lunch. I had the fish and shrimp basket with fresh hogfish substituted for the dolphin which is the fish normally used for the dish ($2 extra). Chips are ok, basically taste and texture of a french fry in the shape of a small chip. The soda comes in cans instead of a soda gun which is a big plus for me (yes, it matters!!!) Didn't try the dessert but key lime freeze is the specialty of the house. Prices are very reasonable, lunch for 3 came to $40
(4)Ryan W.
This is a great little spot in Key Largo that I hit with a friend along our drive to Key West. My father had tipped me off from his recent trip through the Florida Keys. When you park, you cannot miss the shark! I love things like that. Be sure to take a camera. I remember eating the alien chili (now just called chili?) and a frozen key lime pie. My friend had one of the flying saucers. Everything was delicious. I later came to find out that this place is one of the highest rated places to eat in the area. Be sure to check it out if you are driving through. If you are visiting Key Largo, you will end up there because there is nowhere else to go and very little to do. Go to Key West!
(4)JM S.
I am reviewing the NEW Mrs. Mac's (on the left side as you are heading south). Before I begin, I will say that the restaurant manager said it was their "soft opening". But then again, their server said they had been open for two weeks. So who knows. Either way, the kinks that I experienced are easily fixable. The restaurant manager knows what she is doing, I think the staff just lacked training. The short version: we visited last night and wound up spending a solid hour in the restaurant (40 minutes at the table)...with nothing but a messed up drink order,the key lime freeze, and lukewarm (meh) chowder to show for it. NOTE: THE KEY LIME FREEZE was utterly amazing and wonderful. We highly recommend it. For the rest, read on: 1. I ordered a martini drink special they had listed on their menu. It was on their menu on a short list of about 7 martinis, so I assumed the bartenders knew how to make it. I was wrong. Worse, the bartender flat out ignored the restaurant manager when the manager told her to use the drink recipe. It was horrible. The restaurant manager offered to replace the drink for free. 2. The server was an airhead. I have waited tables for many years. This girl was new and clueless. Two different menus, it took her (no joke) 15 minutes and 3 trips to / from the table to sort out which menu was the right one. We finally order. and then we waited. And waited. And waited. No server appeared. We waited some more. Finally the server appears and says "Um, it's coming, I promise". She high-tails it back to the kitchen and comes back with our soup...which was luke-warm chowder and says the rest is coming. She promises. At that point we had been there far too long. We left and went to Evelyns. Which we LOVED (but be prepared, totally different menu/cuisine).
(2)judy n.
we stopped here, b/c our friend told us the Key Lime Pie was "to die for".... so we made the stop on the way down to the keys.... The atmosphere is that of a diner that locals frequent... there are lots of random license plates on the walls that serve as the decor to give it some unique flavor... Yummy Dishes: - the Chili was GREAT! By far the best i've had in So Flo.... Ok Dishes: - The Conch chowder was ok. very tomato-ey - which is good but a bit too acidic for me. but it was a fave of one of the girls in our group. - Ahi Tuna Salad - the dressing was great with the salad, and the SEared Ahi was yummy as well. Not So Much: - The Fish Dip - was just that - it was like a tuna salad dip with crackers. random. expensive, and very not worth it. It was noted to be "award winning" but we weren't sure what award it won, after trying it. (sorry!) with all that said... we didn't get to try the key lime b/c we were too full ...perhaps next time... (We were going to take a slice of key lime pie to go, but they don't do just slices... and whole pies are 15 dollars MORE if you want to take it to go, vs if u were to order a pie for your table.... )
(3)Tedd S.
We phoned Mrs. Mac's to see if they were dog friendly. They responded "yes" - with outside seating. The thermometer was flirting with 100 degrees but we were hungry after a day of snorkeling, so we braved the heat. The outside appearance is much like that of a dairy-isle that's been retrofitted...Mrs. Mac's has a very small outside patio with plastic chairs and tables with little box fans screwed to the rafters that blow directly down on your table - nice :0) We were greeted immediately and started with the drink special, Bloody Mary's YEA! Unfortunately, one in the party was Vegan and as I took the first drink I stopped her and said "it has Clamato juice in it!" No- biggie...I had TWO Bloody Mary's! I ordered the Mahi parmesan sandwich and cole slaw. The fish in the sub-like sandwich was dynamite. We all wanted to try the Key Lime Freeze's and afterward, wished we hadn't. They arrived in big milkshake containers and the Key Lime flavoring quickly overwhelmed my taste buds...but, they were very good. Service was great, despite being handled by a group of tweenagers. I understand Mrs. Mac's does an awesome brunch...but they're closed on Sunday's. Overall, I will make Mrs. Mac's one of my fav go-to's in the area.
(4)Annie A.
Super kitschy, the food was okay. We had a party of 13 people and everyone ordered burgers and shakes. All of us have heard amazing reviews about their Key Lime Pie and not one person from my party liked it. So disappointing.
(2)Greg B.
As good as the other reviews say it is. Fried Oysters, Garlic Shrimp, Buffalo Wings, Bar-B-Q Hamburger, Conch Fritters were all delicious. Friendly and fast service was appreciated. Paid $60 plus tip. Some of the best food we ate while visiting the Keys.
(5)Michele B.
Great place! We came for lunch and key lime pie. We had excellent service from Eddie. Their menu includes a couple of vegetarian sandwiches. I had a portabello pita, which was really good but not on the regular menu, but there is a grilled vegetable sandwich on the regular menu too. Good because vegetarian options around there seem...scarce.
(4)Katy R.
Best key lime pie I have EVER had. Closed on Sunday - major disappointment.
(5)Mary K.
GREAT breakfast. The hash brown casserole is amazing!
(5)Dana B.
Love Mrs Mac's! Best breakfast on the island hands down. Love the hashbrown casserole and the fish and grits are the best. You must stop during any visit to the Keys, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Nate W.
Staff was very nice, atmosphere was cozy but not very exciting. Most of the food was good, the alligator especially so. The tuna was not fresh and pretty oily, I wouldn't get it again, but I've made that mistake in the keys before and should know better. I would go back, it was a pleasant experience.
(4)Chris B.
This place has, hands down, the best service I've ever experienced. The server was really cool and he was "Johnny on the spot" for all of our dining needs. There was this kid that looked like he was about 13 doing the busing and filling waters and he never missed a beat. We couldn't phase him. The locals say that Mrs. Mac's has the best Key Lime Pie and I think I agree, although I don't have much to compare it too. I recommend the stuffed Mahi Mahi dinner and the Key West Ale. Both are local.
(5)Elsie C.
Awesome place! Go here! Highly recommend the alligator fritters. Went here twice while on vacay in the keys. Customer service was top notch the first time! Second time different waitress, different experience. Would've given more stars if second waitress was as good as first! The key lime freeze is yummy! Don't forget the shark in the back lot! Love quirky stuff!
(4)Leah S.
It was good. We tried the chili, which was very simple but also tasted very homemade. I had a sandwich with blackened dolphin, thousand island, and swiss on grilled wheat bread, which was quite tasty and large enough that I saved half of it. For $.50 extra, the sweet potatoes fries were yummy but I kind of wish I had gotten the fried veggies instead. My partner in food crime got a pork carnitas wrap special which was also seriously large. To conclude, the food was good and certainly large enough in portion sizes. And I will have forgotten about it within a couple of days.
(3)George C.
We just love this place. It's a fun place to catch a meal. The food and service are excellent. This time we enjoyed the Catch of the Day Blackened Sub, Ahi tuna Salad, and a piece of the wonderful Key Lime Pie.
(5)Nancy O.
Went there for breakfast and what stood out to me the most was the hashbrown casserole. It was delicious and creamy and awesomeness. I wish they didn't call it hashbrowns because that almost gives it a negative connotation. The service and ambience was also great. Everyone left happy. Will definitely come back.
(4)Rob H.
Not a bad little place at all. I had the blackened hog fish which was absolutely delicious. I also had some alligator tail, which was awesome because I hate the Gators. GO CANES!! Anyway, the only thing that was not up to par was the Key Lime Pie. It wasn't very good. It tasted like it was frozen. All in all this place is pretty good. I would have to try more dishes to make a better evaluation but judging on just one visit, I give it a definite thumbs up. I definitely recommend that hog fish. It is really, really good. It's totally worth a visit just for that. Lastly, the service was great. I forgot the girl's name that took care of us but she was young but so friendly and helpful. She's really one of the best waitresses that I've ever come across.
(3)Jennifer C.
Recommended by a friend I headed out on a Tuesday. It was packed around lunch time yes on a Tuesday. I walked in and due to limited available seat I opted for the bar. As I looked around the place was covered in spacialty license plates from all over the country. The place is small in itself and definitely screams keys. It was a hot day so I had what they called a saucers AKA a Pits sandwich. The California Bird It was the most delicious thing to have on a hot day with cottage fries perfect.Turkey, bacon, cheese and the other usual sandwhich stuff plus something a little extra tjheir house vinagerette......nom nom nom! It was awesome plus if you want you can buy some to take home. They asked if i wanted key lime pie if i hadnt pigged out and ate everything on my plate I might have. I ended up being so pleased with the place I went back that night before heading home to homestead :)
(5)Mary lee r.
We went to Mrs. Macs for lunch partly based on the menu online: found out that the grilled tuna on spinach salad was not 8.95 as advertised on line but 12.95, a huge hike. We were told that there was a disclaimer on the website stating prices subject to increase- we never found a disclaimer and in any case a 50% jump is unheard of. We then had the conch chowder bowl, delicious tomatoes and seasoning but there was not one full tsp of conch in the bowl size. Sweet potato fries were good. Expensive is right and disappointing.
(2)Ash B.
Was here for brunch. They have a decent choice of vegetarian options which was good. Ordered a veggie pita sandwich with the house dressing which was good and hubby ordered a veggie omelette which he said was also good. The waitresses are very friendly. The Key lime freeze was just amazing. A freeze is some sort of a cross between an ice cream and a smoothie - the one they have here is just awesome. They were nice enough to offer me a replacement key lime freeze when I walked out of the restaurant without my to-go key lime freeze. Would go back here
(4)Stefani T.
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen, What happened??? It was not like I remember! I ordered the crab cakes (which I always get) and I was let down. The hand cut waffle fries are now frozen and below average taste. The crab cakes were O.K. I remember big chucks of crab. The guy who clears the tables asked us about 10 times if we were done, he wanted us to leave so he could clean. I won't be going back any time soon!
(3)Mary G.
Excellent hog fish and lobster nuggets!
(5)East Bay R.
There are a lot of reviews of Mrs. Mac's already on Yelp. So I'm not going to repeat much of the information. This roadside diner has character and good food (I liked the hogfish!). Most of the waitresses that I saw on my two visits there didn't seem particularly friendly, but Caitlin, who seems to be newer or new, was very friendly, which made made my visit more pleasant. I'd give her 5 stars! I realized that I made a mistake on my order and wasn't able to change it in time. Nevertheless, Caitlin went to the supervisor, and she allowed me to make the change. Thank you. The Key Lime Freeze deal (free with coupon if a customer spends $10) made coming to Mrs. Mac's all the more enjoyable for me, a lover of smoothies and similar drinks.
(4)Patrick K.
I found out about this place on yelp, when i was planing our day trip to the Keys from South Beach. After reading all the great reviews I added it to our list and real excited about eating here. This afternoon, when I checked the yelp iPhone app to grab the address to plug into the GPS I noticed they were giving you a free key lime freeze if you spent $15. We were going here regardless, but this seemed like a nice bonus. Score right? Wrong! We stopped in for lunch and things immediately got off to a rocky start. On the yelp iPhone app listing for this place it says "free key lime freeze with $15.00 in house purchase. One per person." I mentioned that to the waitress and she asked if I'd printed out a coupon. Umm.. what? The iPhone app says nothing about a coupon and its not even possible to print something out from the app as far as I know. But she was insistent that no coupon meant no free freeze. I suppose I could have pushed and demanded to see a manager, but I figured why should I have to? We pondered leaving but were tired and decided to stick around. At this point, after reading two paragraphs I'm sure you are thinking I made an error giving this place 4 stars. I did not. Why? Because, despite the major customer service blunder, the food at this place is fan-freaking-tastic. I'm talking one of the best meals I've had. First of all, the key lime freeze (which we still ordered)? Amazing. You'll find nothing like it anywhere else. Our group also had an outstanding chocolate shake as well. But now, let's move on to the real star--the food. Calamari to start was perfectly prepared. Tender, tasty fish (not chewy at all) with crispy batter. Yummy! For our main the wife had the fish basket with fries and I had the shrimp basket. Both were phenomenal. The fish was perfect--it was tender, juicy, and flavorful, while the breading had the perfect crispiness. It takes a lot of skill to get it done that way and they clearly have it down. I've eaten at some of the best restaurants on earth, and I can honestly say that this was one of the best meals I've ever had. Just awesome. So ratings breakdown? Normally, for a major customer service error like the faux free freeze I'd give a place at most 3 stars, regardless of how good the good was. Usually it would be closer to two. But the food here is so good that, absent that issue, five stars would not be enough to show how great it was. And honestly, after the initial snafu the waitress did her best to keep us happy (waters refilled, perfect pacing of the apps and meals, etc). She even wrapped up a key lime pie for us to take back to Miami (for only an extra $2 they put it in this big plastic box with a freezer pack to keep it frozen). And it honestly wasn't her fault for the coupon issue. Either the ad isn't being honored as written (which would be hugely disappointing) or they need to provide better training to their staff regarding how the specials work. Ultimately, the food was just so good that the freeze fake out was reduced to a minor annoyance, and the end result is I'm giving them 4 stars. UPDATE: I got an e-mail from the owner apologizing for the mix-up with the yelp offer and indicating that she had begun retraining her staff with regard to these electronic offers. Definitely a great customer service response!! And prompt--got the e-mail the very morning after posting my review. (3/15/2011).
(4)Keith H.
Awesome! Cracked conch app, then you move on to the hogfish. Best place in Largo, don't go anywhere else. Period.
(5)Frank D.
Food is good, place is pleasant as is the staff.....but.....without question the slowest kitchen in Key Largo and it's not the first time . 45 minutes to wait for breakfast is simply too long. Good, but not worth the wait.
(3)Kim M.
This was a good surprise. Probably 3 stars plus the extra because it was so much better than I expected. Prices a little higher than I expect but it is a tourist area. We went on a weeknight around 7 and sat outside (15 m wait for inside). We were close to the highway and road dust but thrilled to be seated as we were very hungry. Service and atmosphere were good for this casual diner. The menu looked fantastic for a diner with many fish and seafood options. The kids had children's meals - grilled cheese and hamburgers with fries. I don't eat hamburger but those who tried it said it was very good. The fries were real potatoes sliced then fried and called cottage fries. The dinners included a very small ice cream cone. I had a cup of conch chowder. It was good but mostly canned tomatoes and very few pieces of conch. Mr. Kim had chicken wings that were perfectly cooked, meaty and had a really nice complexity to the spicy sauce - maybe a bit of ginger? Orange juice? Subtle. $2 special for Yingling black and tans were a nice treat too. The key lime pie was good - not too fluffy, real whipped cream, light yellow green.
(4)John N.
Went for a dinner during the low season. The service was good and the second location was spacious and clean. I had the coconut crusted hogfish. It was a large portion but was slightly overcooked on one side. Regardless it was a tasty dinner. The steamed vegetables were clearly frozen veggies and were very bland. Safe bet for dining but not spectacular.
(3)Eleanor M.
The best Key Lime Pie in the keys. We tried many other places just to compare. Mrs. Mac's is the BEST.
(5)Eric B.
Friendly, well priced, excellent food. I had the cheesesteak and it was great. Thanks, Paula.
(5)HARMONY R.
Crab cakes were wonderful, the fish rueben was great. The fritos app was good too! The key lime pie was off the chain!
(4)David C.
We stopped in for breakfast and everything others said was true. They have fresh OJ and the coffee was good. The hashbrown casserole was unique and delicious. Even the scrambled eggs were better than usual and I don't know why.
(4)Jeff R.
I used to eat here two or three times a week and never got tired of it. Try the conch salad and the california bird with one of the big glasses of iced tea. The conch chowder is also fine and they also have some of the best chili cheese fry plates ever. They are usually packed for lunch and dinner, so stop in mid-afternoon when it is less crowded. It also looks like a dumpy shack, but often those run-down roadside places are the best. We stop in at least once on every Keys trip.
(5)Christopher P.
Great spot for breakfast if your driving from Miami to Key West. Always friendly service and well prepared breakfast offerings. Wished I had tried either the coconut waffles or the stone crab egg special, but opted instead for the tried and true french toast. Well prepared, tasty and hit the spot. I would be a regular if it was any where near my neighborhood. You know you are no longer in Miami when you stop at Mrs. Mac's. It's a great welcome into the laid back and friendly environment of the Florida Keys
(4)Heather W.
This was pretty good, not excellent, but good quality fish. I ordered the grilled dolphin dinner platter, and it was nice, flavorful fish that tasted fresh and was moist. My entree cost $13.99. My husband had the fish sampler trio, which consisted of tuna, mahi, and wahoo. The mahi and wahoo were perfectly cooked, moist and flavorful like my own entree. Our server had asked him how wanted the tuna prepared, and he answered, "As rare as they'll make it." Apparently that was well-done; the inside wasn't even pink. So the tuna was a disappointment, but the wahoo was excellent. His trio cost $14.99. For dessert, we had the key lime pie for $3.95, and it was quite good, but hard to taste since it was served too cold. The crust was nice and buttery, and I do wish that we could have had the pie served about 10 degrees warmer. My husband had a Cristal beer from Peru, the beer of the month for $2. Service was friendly and prompt, so we had a good experience here. We ate outside, which was nice. Actually deserves 3 1/2 stars, but there is no such option here.
(3)Cynthia B.
This place was next to our rooms at Bay Cove. We stopped in here a few times actually because its one the most cost effective, quick and really good food; not to mention their staff. We stopped in for lunch and dinner several times. Tried out their various specials and items from their menu. okay I cant access their website right now. Let me reach into my memory bank and review a couple items. Still on the Cuban kick tried their very last special of the day of a Cuban sandwich. Oh yum when done well is so yummy, perfect amount of mustard, cheese, pickle and meat; plus crispy bread. Another lunch I had was their philly sand but no peppers, mushrooms instead. For dinner I had their huge skirt steak, black beans, salad. Thank gosh I was diving that week b/c I think I ate at least 20oz of beef, cooked to a perfect temp of med rare.
(5)Cliff O.
Hands down the best food in the Keys. The chili is 5 star, order it with cheese. But the real star? The key lime pie. You have to order it. We came to Key Largo for the sun and beach. Next time we are coming to Key Largo for Mrs. Mac's.
(5)Lovey J.
Great Fish Sandwich & Best Key Lime Pie Ever!!! A must if you're visiting Key Largo!!
(5)matt f.
This is a roadside diner type place. It is reasonable priced and has good food. Not fine dining but a good lunch stop. I had the fried zucchini strips and vegetable strips. I also grouper sandwich and key lime pie. All were good. I liked the atmosphere and the service was attentive and friendly. So if your looking for a good meal at a reasonable price check it out.
(4)George G.
Went to Key West a few years ago and posting this review now as I have given a fellow colleague at work a recommendation to go here. Really great homemade cooking which is affordable. Atmosphere includes old license plates nailed everywhere to the walls which is different and welcoming. Remember stopping by here twice on my trip and deciding this was the best restaurant we had tried. Highly recommend the Fresh Fish Trio (Blackened) as this was the best seafood meal I have ever had. Look forward to coming back to the keys and stopping by Mrs Mac's Kitchen again.
(5)Michelle R.
After reading, we got a pie to enter into a taste test amongst our group of 8. Very very disappointed in the pie. Would not ever know it was key lime, tasted like plain custard. Did we just hit a bad batch? Maybe they just forgot the lime. Very disappointed for a $16.00 pie.
(1)Thomas S.
This is Riley....I'm on my bf's phone. Had to go here on a diving trip to key largo. My boyfriend reccomended the place to me. We went for key lime pie and it was good but small. The key lime freeze is great! Then we went back for lunch. Delicious :). Highly reccommend!!!
(5)Charm C.
Read the recent reviews on the key lime pie so decided to stop in for a mid-afternoon snack. Cute vibe inside with lots of license plates lining the wall. I sat at the bar to have the pie, made famous by Cosmo '04 magazine according to the menu. The pie was very goodd - graham cracker crust not too sweet, filling appropriately tart - but it arrived FROZEN. I know the pie is usually stored frozen but figured that a slice ready to serve would not be so cold. The back of the crust actually could not be pierced with a fork. Moral of the story: order the pie well in advance and let it warm up.
(3)Dan L.
Very friendly service. The food was to die for with an amazing yellowtail snapper. They have the best key lime pie in the Keys with home made whipped cream on top. We went there for dinner and had to go back a couple days later for lunch as we were driving back out of the Keys.
(5)Alicia M.
BEST key lime pie ever. Pita sandwich was good too (saucer)!
(5)Monica A.
Not impressed at all. Wahoo was rubbery, had to cut with a steak knife. Grilled yellowtail was fine. Key lime pie was not completely defrosted. Overall was just average. Service was good though.
(1)Terrie M.
Layla (the waitress) hooked us up on the blackened hogfish with guacamole and pico. AMAZING! Then she pushed me over the food gasm edge with the key lime pie. Don't enter or leave the keys without stopping here!
(5)Drea H.
Key lime pie really was the best we had. We stopped in twice it was so good. Had the daily fish special sandwich which was very fresh and tasty. Service was excellent and prices were really reasonable - especially after key west.
(4)Adam A.
We've been in the keys for 3 days and have been here twice. The rj style and fried hogfish, blackened fish sandwich, veggie saucer, key lime pie, and key lime freeze were all delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. We mentioned the yelp deal and got the freeze for free :)
(5)Gary S.
It is ok. Not much more then that. The Chili is featured often and simply not that great. You are better off going to Hobo's or Doc's just north of there. I had the skirt steak and it was bland as hospital food. Not a big fan. Better places to spend your money.
(2)Nim K.
Went to Mrs. Mac's Kitchen on our way from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West. We had the conch chowder, lobster bites, southwest yellowtail and T.J. wahoo. All of the food was very good but the southwest yellowtail was my favorite. None of us were big key lime people but felt that we should try it. We LOVED it! My toddler loved the decor of license plates covering the walls. The staff was also very friendly. Overall, Mrs. Mac's kitchen was really good food at reasonable prices.
(4)Liz S.
Sorry to say I was disappointed. The reviews were so good but both the shrimp and crab cakes were marginal and pretty bland. Could not even eat the fries as they were cold. Service was ok.
(2)Soma K.
Went to Mrs. Macs based on the reviews on yelp and I am really glad we did! Had lunch on our way to key west and really enjoyed it! The waitress was very helpful and we ended up ordering off the part of the menu that had all their specialties. The conch salad was great - light, refreshing and a little spicy, loved it!! I had the crab cakes, there were two of them and they were full of crab and big! My husband had dolphin fin (which we have never had) which was covered in a tomato sauce and serves with rice and beans which were all very good. Then to finish, it had to be the key lime pie which was the best we had the entire time in the keys! Great little place and tons of atmosphere... glad we looked on yelp!
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