Porky's Bayside Restaurant & Marina

Porky's Bayside Restaurant & Marina: island cuisine on the waterfront in Marathon

Porky's Bayside Restaurant & Marina is a restaurant and marina located on the Gulf side of Marathon, in the Florida Keys. It presents itself as a historic island-style tiki diner, with a relaxed atmosphere that evokes the tradition of the Keys. The establishment dates back to around 1950 and combines restaurant service, an open-air bar, and boat docking.

Food offering: BBQ, seafood, sushi, and Keys classics

The culinary proposal is built around barbecue smoked daily on-site, fresh local seafood, sushi, and dishes such as lobster and fresh oysters. The menu covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and includes a Southern-style smoked breakfast and bottomless mimosas. The menu also features tropical cocktails, with special mention of mojitos, and the establishment claims authorship of the fried Key lime pie, a dessert it describes as award-winning.

Atmosphere, live music, and additional services

The restaurant has an open-air tiki bar and hosts live music from 6 to 9 PM. It defines itself as a pet-friendly space, welcomes arrivals by both road and boat, and offers catering services. On the same premises, there is a mini golf course and a marina, which extends the experience beyond dining.

Service conditions and charges

The site details the charges applied to transactions: a 7.5% tax on food, non-alcoholic beverages, and merchandise, and 7.95% on alcoholic beverages. A 2% operating fee for card processing is added, along with an automatic 18% gratuity for parties of five or more.

Location and access

The establishment is located on the bay side of Marathon, in Monroe County, Florida, with direct access from the Overseas Highway and boat docking. The address published on the site is 1410 Overseas Highway MM47.5, Bayside, Marathon, FL 33050, while the associated map listing indicates 1400 Overseas Hwy MM47.5. The business operates under the trade name Porky's Bayside Restaurant & Marina.

Location and contact

1410 Overseas Highway MM47.5, Bayside, Marathon, FL 33050 · Phone: +1 (305) 289-2065 · Email: magdajed@hotmail.com · Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10:00-22:00