Islamorada Shrimp Shack

The Shack that Islamorada Built

Established in 2011, Islamorada Shrimp Shack began as a passionate, family-owned venture on the Overseas Highway. From day one, the mission has remained unchanged: welcoming locals and visitors alike with open arms, genuine Keys hospitality, and the freshest seafood the islands have to offer.

How The Shack Got Started

Founded in December 2011, the Islamorada Shrimp Shack was built not as a tourist trap, but as a genuine neighborhood spot rooted in Keys culinary tradition. From the very beginning, the goal was simple: fresh seafood, honest cooking, and a place where locals actually wanted to eat.

Family in Every Plate

From the mother-daughter team that gave the Shack its soul to the tight-knit crew of "Shrimpettes" — servers here don't just take your order, they'll tell you the history of Islamorada while your food is being cooked.

When Guy Fieri Came to Town

In December 2015, Guy Fieri filmed the "Smoke and Seafood" episode here, putting the Shack on the national map. The Shrimp Fritters, Fish Senator, and Shrimp n' Grits all earned Guy's Pick status — confirmation of what Islamorada already knew.

The Continental Style Story

Panko-encrusted, finished with key lime butter, diced tomatoes, scallions, and Parmesan — the Continental Style has real lineage, first created in 1992. It's the kind of dish that tells you exactly where you are.

More Than a Shrimp Shack