Windley Key, Florida
End of the Line
December 2025
It is rare to discover a great place to headquarter a fishing trip and also find it has multiple options for having your meals too. Against that backdrop, the dining options on the grounds of the Three Waters Resort & Marina on Windley Key in Islamorada, Florida bucks that trend.
While the resort features a total of more than half a dozen eateries, there are two in a single building that provide casual, tropical settings that fit well with heading out for some fishing on local waters.
Both Little Limon and Mercado Morada share the same building. Photo by Jimmy Jacobs.
The structure stands overlooking Whale Harbor on the Atlantic side of the isle. Little Limon is on the upstairs level, while the ground floor hosts Mercado Morada. Both provide excellent cuisine in varied atmospheres.
Mercado Morada specializes in bold Latin flavors delivered in a Central American street food setting. The shaded pavilion at the ocean edge gives the feeling of being in city plaza south of the border.
Mercado Morada on the lower level. Photo by Jimmy Jacobs.
Most significant for anglers, the restaurant is the breakfast place for the resort daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The menu is highlighted by ham and cheese empanadas, breakfast burritos, smoked salmon Benedict and more traditional eggs cooked your way with side meats or omelets.
Lunch is offered on Wednesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner hours start at 5 p.m. daily, running to 10 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, but ending at 9.p.m. the rest of the week.
Breakfast on the pavilion at Mercado Morada. Photo by Jimmy Jacobs.
Mercado Morada also has a schedule of live music and provides a fine spot for enjoying a cold libation with spectacular views after a day of angling.
Meanwhile, Little Limon on the upper story is billed as Islamorada’s premier rooftop dining destination, serving dinner from Friday to Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Their cuisine consists of Latin American dishes that are refined with Asian-inspired preparation and a heavy emphasis on fare from the sea. It offers a perfect atmosphere for unwinding after a day of fishing, while enjoying a curated cocktail matched to the stunning sunset.
Seafood takes center stage at Little Limon. Photo by Polly Dean.
Some of the menu items are crispy grouper katsu, fresh shucked oysters, scallop crudo and tuna tataki. Or you can try their shrimp, tropical grouper or snapper ceviche options.
Additionally, you can arrive early for dinner and partake of their Happy Hour specials from 3 to 4 p.m. Those include specially price appetizers and 50-percent discounts on selected cocktails.
Both restaurants round out their service with full wine, beer and spirit bars.
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