Lazy Days

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One of Islamorada's culinary icons, Lazy Days has a stellar reputation for its fresh seafood plates. Start off with a conch chowder topped with a little sherry (provided), before moving on to a decadent hogfish Poseidon (fish topped with shrimp, scallops and key lime butter) or a straight-up boiled seafood platter (half lobster, shrimp, catch of the day and other delicacies).

It's an easy-going, open-sided spot, where a hot, fresh-baked loaf of bread comes to your table, friendly staff provide great tips and the views over the water are sublime. Reserve ahead.

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