Driving down Tuesday for the boat races and am looking for somewhere good to stop for lunch. Would like to stay away from the real touristy places if at all possible.

Gilberts
great location and good food

I am driving Down from Miami Tuesday as well and planning on stopping at Gilberts

Sparky's in Marathon is awesome.

Marker 88 in Islamorada wasn't bad... I met a friend there last year.

Alabama Jack's, downtown Card Sound.

Best place to see boats making the same trip:
Gilbert's
It's the lunch stop for the Wednesday and Thursday poker run legs coming from Miami.
Food? "Meh" at best,


-Alabama Jack's for just a hole in the wall (shack on a pier) joint with great food; limited menu.
-Marker 88 for really glitsy joint with great food, nice menu as well.
-Tiki Bar at Holiday Isle for great views with a small menu, but good food. They have a Shula's Burger restaurant there too, but not on the water; few hundred yards from it.
-Islamorada Fish Company; for a great menu, great food, and a decent view of the marina. If you have ladies with you, this is likely your best stop.

Not boating related but great place to eat, Fish House Key Largo

Thanks for all the suggestion they all look good. Can't wait to get back down to Key West