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Iconic Florida Keys Restaurant Reopens

Beach with blue sky and a pier in the distance

You can hang out on the beach at Marker 88 before or after you eat. Take in the sunset, get your feet wet and quench your thirst at the newly remodeled bar and restaurant.

Marker 88 is an iconic restaurant on Plantation Key, part of Islamorada This iconic Florida Keys restaurant reopens and it's bigger and better than ever. Marker 88 is on Plantation Key in Islamorada. It's been a popular spot for many Southwest Floridians who have taken road trips to the Keys over the years.

The waterfront spot first opened n 1967 and has been dining institution for decades. After undergoing years of remodeling, the restaurant and bar has reopened and is bigger and better than ever. It's massive. The complex covers 2.5 acres on Plantation Key. With ocean front dining, boat docks, two tiki bars, it is so Florida. In addition, the beachfront has been expanded and a huge event space added if you're looking for a place to get married or throw a big beach bash.

Marker 88, an iconic Florida Keys restaurant reopens, and here are some photos to get you day dreaming about your next road trip.

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