Review Whale Harbor Seafood Feast (buffet) - Islamorada

Our waiter is excellent, the seafood is fresh and tasty. My favorite are Salmon and fried fish. Shrimp and crab legs are good too. My advice is for the desserts, some are good however some are dried but over all is ok. We will try to come back ASAP

This is the second time in a few years going to this place. Although it isn't all you can eat, they have changed many things. It is not all you can eat crab legs anymore. You only get two steamed or cold. Although the buffet is still decently appetizing. It just seems like it has gone down in quality. Food was filling service was amazing. Your private bust-boy seems to always be on point filling your drinks and making sure your plates were clear from the table. There were only a few things that I would change but overall the view and the service was great. The food was just okay. If you're looking for an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet this is still one of the best that I have been to still looking for something a little better in the keys in islamorada.

We were driving through the keys ahead of a cruise out of Miami. Stopped here because of the options of fish, shrimp and crab buffet. Everything was delicious. Our server was Senel and I cannot say enough good things about him. Very personable and attentive. Made sure we had everything we needed and kept our drinks refilled. Even brought me gloves so I didn’t have to mar my freshly manicured nails when peeling the shrimp and cracking the crab. The ONLY thing we wished were different was that you only get 2 clusters of crab legs per person, with a ticket to redeem for them. Luckily a neighboring table was leaving and offered us a ticket they had left over. That was just enough for me as my main reason for coming was the crab legs! Highly recommend to anyone in the area. Ask for Senel!

We had an outstanding dining experience at Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet. The variety of seafood options at the buffet was simply amazing, from succulent crab legs to perfectly grilled fish. The freshness of the seafood was evident, and everything was cooked to perfection. The staff was attentive and friendly, making our evening even more enjoyable. The buffet setup allowed us to try a bit of everything, and we couldn't get enough of the delicious shrimp, oysters, and more. With a scenic view of the water, it's the perfect place for a seafood feast in Miami!

Excellent food. Friendly service. We love seafood and picking what we like so this worked out well. Lots of choices. It's about 30 a person, kids are 20 includes desserts which were great, ice cream too. I wish there was a few sushi options but honestly there were so many choices. The seafood chowder was some of the best I have ever had and the Mahi Mahi was to die for. We had high hopes and it didn't disappoint. We will be back.

Best seafood buffet I’ve ever been to. So many amazing dishes.

Server MIKE was really professional! Food was amazing and clean! The Host was truly the Host with the Most when we walked in. A warm and inviting atmosphere and definitely worth the money. A free order of crab legs and a free order of a WHOLE fried fish came with EVERY adult meal. You cannot beat the value!

Whale Harbour is a hidden paradise where we recently enjoyed a beer and soaked in the view. Sometimes, a simple moment can turn into something truly extraordinary when you're in the right place. The view at Whale Harbour is absolutely stunning, offering a serene and picturesque backdrop. With a beer in hand, it's the perfect spot to unwind and appreciate the beauty of the surroundings. While we didn't dine at the restaurant on this visit, we were impressed by the relaxed ambiance and the friendly staff. If you're looking for a place to enjoy a drink with an unforgettable view, Whale Harbour is the ideal choice. It's a five-star destination that provides a peaceful and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!

I was hesitant about trying a buffet because my experience is that the food isn't good. The opposite is true of this buffet--it is really good for the money. It is around $40.00pp and wow it is a lot of choices of fresh food. Of course, there is a fair share of some overcooked/siting around items but for the most part it is top notch. The seafood choices are amazing...all kinds of oysters, mussels, shrimp, fish, tuna etc. The pasta station is a great add on. I love the crab legs (they give you a ticket for only so many crab legs per visit) and the fresh fruit and salad bar were some of the freshest fruit I've had. The dessert station had delicious options like Tres Leches, Flan, Red Velvet cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate covered strawberries and an a soft service and ice cream station. This is one of the best buffets I've been to in terms of high quality options. The manager visited all the tables and was really nice. Our waiter, Mr. Nike was very good and on top of drink refills and clearing of the dishes. I would highly recommend this restaurant for an amazing team from hostess to waiter to manager to amazing, high quality seafood choices along with other equally good choices in sides, pastas, steaks/ribs/ and desserts. I will definitely come back on my next Keys trip.

The staff and food were top-notch! They had fantastic offerings and even a free order of snow crab legs(which are typically an add-on). The amazing waiter even offered us a whole red tilapia fresh from the kitchen (that wasn’t even on the buffet). It was $40 person, but it was worth it.

Lovely place to eat near the Ocean....great food and desserts.highly recoment

Been here three times. Great experience all three but first review. First time it was a casual dine in. Really good food. Second time was for a birthday party of about 20 people. Older gentleman that runs the place ( sorry can't remember name ) was awesome. He made sure everything went smooth which it did. Awesome experience. Third time, this past weekend was for my birthday ( party of 7 ). Great experience. Our waiter Senel was very attentive and courteous. Kept checking in on us often and never let our drinks run dry. Highly recommend this place plus the ocean views are very picture worthy. Worth every cent. Looking forward to a 4th visit : )

Maaaaaan, if you want all you can eat seafood in the Keys....his is it‼️ It was $40.00 person and you can EAT ALL THE DAMN SEAFOOD YOU WANT‼️ MY party of 8 didn't hesitate‼️We love the service because our drinks were have the seafood was hit that service was GREAT‼️Right on the water was definitely a plus on the scenery as well. Stop by and experience all you can eat seafood and dessert‼️ #burp....it was that GOODT‼️💯💪🏾🥃🦀🦑🦐🦞🐙

Best buffet in the Keys. I wish all would do it this way. A ticket for snow crab and all you can eat everything else so it is AMAZING without being abused. The service by Senel is truly what keeps us coming back!!!

Pretty decent spread of seafood for $40. I love crab so ate a lot of those. The pieces were tender and juicy but weren't very fresh as some of the legs had a bit of old smell. The creole snapper, lobster and shrimp meatballs and paella were my favorite otherwise. The flan was perfect but the other desserts were meh.

Food was pretty good, views were good. The whole place was nice and clean. Our server wasn't too nice though. Multiple tables by the windows were open and they acted like they didn't want to sit anyone at them. I would've gave them 5 stars had lobster tails and snow crab been on the buffet. But you have to pay extra for those. Ate at another seafood buffet 2 days prior in Orlando and they had all you can eat lobster tail and snow crab in their buffet as well as the other seafood. I guess it's based on location? 🤷‍♂️