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Oceanside Safari, Islamorada, FL

Oceanside Safari

3.8
3.8
31 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
  • Child-friendly
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
Safari Lounge, which had been affectionally nicknamed “The Dead Animal Bar” by Islamorada locals, was a beloved Lower Matecumbe landmark for decades.

Now let’s fast-forward to today and: Breaking News!!!
Suntex Marinas came to the rescue with that much-needed TLC in the form of major renovations to the building; inside and out, throughout the property, everything from a brand-spanking new full kitchen with all new equipment, to a new and beautifully-landscaped private beachside lounge.

Guests will once again be able to enjoy delicious food & cool drink, both indoors and outdoors, all served up in casual comfortable classic Keys style. Oh, almost forgot, every cocktail comes with a spectacular ocean view!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Latin American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 21:45–22:00
  • Phone number
    (305) 390-4572
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Islamorada
  • Cross Street
    Located at Mile marker 74 at the end of Caloosa Cove Marina.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

31 Reviews
  1. RonO

    Key West

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been here several times since they opened. Hope they can make it as there has been little traffic each time. They need to clean up the landscaping on the ocean from as it has been neglected and starting to make the outside look like you are going out of business

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  2. GarryO

    Miami

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 11 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a find! Great restaurant and great service! You will enjoy it!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 March 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Such an odd experience, our waitress talked our ear off about all sorts of things and the service was awful.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 March 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Seems like a great location for a restaurant, however the service was poor, needs more wait staff. Food was good!

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  5. BaudouinD

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance, good good, waitress very energetic and funny ! Everything was ok for me and my family, we had fun and food was very good for us.

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  6. MichelleT

    VIP

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful location, average food and poor service. Waitress was busy and unprofessional. Bartender was a bit surly when I asked for another glass of wine since our server was busy. Cook was amazingly helpful and polite out helping serve table.

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  7. Doug

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I rememer this place as the Safari Club, aka The Dead Animal Bar. We really did not need a reservation. The place was about 50 % full. There were more patrons at the bar then the tables. There was only one waitress and she was oerwelmed. She told us that it was her first day. It showed. The general manager tried to help, but... So, no, don't go here. It's not worth it.

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  8. EileenK

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding. They let us bring our dog on the porch. Tacos were delicious and arrived very fast.

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  9. ThomasB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They were understaffed and slow. Waited for meal for 45 minutes and shrimp scampi was dry. Brought more sauce, but had to wait 8-10 minutes and food was cold

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  10. Henry1

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful setting. Menu needs more options. I would recommend for happy hour / bar food / quick bite , not dinner with friends.

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FAQs

Oceanside Safari offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 390-4572.

Oceanside Safari is rated 3.8 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Google Map for Oceanside Safari

73814 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036-4231

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located at Mile marker 74 at the end of Caloosa Cove Marina.
  • Area
    Islamorada
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 21:45–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Latin American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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