Katie Mantelli-Atlanta Realtor
+5
One of the BEST places we have eaten at, since we have been in the Keys! Little , hidden gem, with AMAZING food (sushi was favorite) , lots of options for everyone, on the menu! Great atmosphere on the water. We saw a manatee up close! We will be back there for sure !
Jamie Engel, Florida Keys Real Estate
+5
I had the immense pleasure of dining at Castaways in Marathon, and let me just say, it's a hidden gem you won't want to miss! From the outside, you might not expect much, but trust me, the saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" couldn't be more accurate here.
The service was exceptional—truly some of the friendliest I've encountered in the Middle Keys. Every staff member went above and beyond to make our visit special - especially Brian our server.
Now, let's talk about the food. Each dish was a masterpiece, both in presentation and taste. Every bite was absolutely delicious, leaving us eager for the next.
But it's not just about the food and service; the atmosphere is the cherry on top. Situated on the waterfront, the restaurant offers an authentic Keys experience that's both relaxed and captivating.
If you're in the Marathon area, do yourself a favor and stop by Castaways. It encapsulates everything you'd hope for in a Florida Keys dining experience and then some!
Had a party of 7, so made reservations on open table- made seating super easy!
Menu was extensive and had something for everyone.
Kids menu also available with a variety of food
Lion fish roll was a must just because we had to do our part to save the reef :)
Clam queso was amaaazing!
Great service!
First off Selina our server was great. If you go and you should, ask for her. They had a large selection of Sushi and seafood offerings. The Mahi stuffed with shrimp and scallops was the best I ever had. I will make this place my number one stop in Marathon.
Overall 5 stars and highly recommend a visit. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Tracy (my server) was spot on with her seafood recommendation (Tilefish). She informed me that this particular fish is fresh caught and⁰ sourced exclusivey from a local fisherman. Possibly a tad over-cooked but so minor as to not really impact the finished product. The fish at $40 dollars come with two sides. I had the salad and baked potato. I like American baked potatoes. Great beer selection on tap with a good number of local beers.
Great food . Shrimp tacos was great in taste , well made and fresh.
Mahi fish with castaway special was super great with wasabi sauce. Smoked nicely cooked.
Wife was pure vegetarian, it has great choice she ordered pasta was awesome taste.
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Marathon has a true treasure in this restaurant. The food is excellent, the service is excellent, and the folks are friendly. We have eaten at places all over the world and we now add Castaway to our list of ultimate favorites. How much do we love this place? We’ve been here a week and today was our THIRD visit. First off, the service is awesome (times 100!). Servers are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They have a good synergy between the front and back end of the restaurant. Food is consistent, prompt, and damn good. We’ve been working our way through the menu… the chef and his staff know how to prepare fish/seafood. This is now the place we will judge future seafood/fish dinners by. We have at least one more visit coming up before we leave, there’s a couple more items to try (wink).
The grouper Oscar was divine. Loved the seasoned “blackened” grouper against the classical accompaniment of asparagus and hollandaise. The grouper was juicy, not overcooked (which is easy to do when blackening fish). One of the fresh catches was golden tilefish. We had that blackened/sandwich (mine sans bun) as well. The fish was flaky, juicy, and just the right amount of spice. Tonight we sprung for the shrimp and scallop stuffed lobster tail. Omg, that was pure heaven! It’s a dish to eat before you die. Haha! The conch fritters were were good. They had the perfect kick (loved the dipping sauce). Even the raw oysters were on point. Marathon, you have a true gem here. Makes us wish we lived closer.
Super fun place. Quirky decorations that draw from the local fishing culture. Brian was super helpful with recommendations and had lots of cool stories about fishing the local waters. The golden tile was a delicious delicate fish and the lionfish was also very tasty. A fun surprise was seeing a few manatees in the canal beside the restaurant. What a great find.
Our server Christine was very friendly and fabulous at her job . Best server we have ever had . Had the lion fish sushi roll and coconut shrimp- both were delicious. Service was fast !!
Taylor Engel, FL Keys Realtor (South Florida Realtor)
+5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Castaways Restaurant in Marathon, FL, and it was an excellent experience. Despite its unassuming exterior, the food was an absolute delight, and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend giving it a try – sometimes the best places are the hidden gems!
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