Islamorada (pronounced eye-lah-mah-rah-dah), the very name conjures images of surf, sand and seafood! Named "purple isle" by early Spanish explorers, this legendary village of islands in the Florida Keys has drawn anglers from around the world intent on catching the trophy fish swimming its pristine waters. The original Islamorada restaurant started as a marina snack bar in the late 1940s, capitalizing on the wide array of fresh seafood hauled in every day. Over the years, its reputation and its resources only served to increase its popularity among seafood lovers. Today, diners there watch the boats come into our docks, watch the fishermen unload their catches-and then feast upon the best in fresh fish, crabs and lobster that Florida has to offer.