Island Cafe

This is one of my favorites. I've been eating there since the early 70,s when it was the Oar House and Linda was the the hostess back then. Linda is still there and both she and the food is still awesome.

Been eating here for years. They treat you like family and friends every time. Best burger on the island! Fried fish is great and the lunch specials are great too!

I eat here 4 or 5 times a year in my US 41 travels. It's only a few miles off 41 and totally worth it. This time I took my daughter and dog (Dug) and since they have a pet friendly patio area it works out well. We both had the shrimp po-boy with fries. It took a little longer than usual, but the place was slammed with first timers so it's ok. The shrimp were fresh and lightly battered, the hoagie roll nice and soft, the lettuce and tomato crisp and fresh. The fries had a great crunch and were not greasy. Everything was perfect and our server was on his game. Well done!

The only place open but it did not disappoint! You must try this place if you are anywhere near Everglades City! We loved it.
Everything we ordered was fresh and you felt like a local.

3 1/2 to 4 stars
Pub fare including alligator burger (see photo).
They will prep and cook your fresh-caught fish.
Casual place. Not fancy.
Seat yourself. Table service. Pay in line at the register.
Slow service. Don’t expect a quick in and out meal.
Photos show portions of the menu.

Nice small town restaurant. Our server was attentive and the food was good.

The menu isn't ideal. But the food is good, the service is excellent and it's the only place open in the off season.

Great place to eat! Decor theme was very fun from the nautical chart table tops to the alligator wearing a bikini. The gator burger was delicious and nicely cooked (I didn't order a bun). I also enjoyed a very tender NY sirloin. Very reasonably priced.

Friendly and efficient staff, delicious food, and great lunch bags offered for work or fish trips!

There is not much to do inside this “city” during the summer besides doing a tour on an airboat and eating at this old fashioned restaurant. We had some tasty veggie wraps and burger. Stop by there and get a taste of the old fashioned Everglades vibe. 😜