{"id":259760,"date":"2025-05-27T13:06:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/burger\/meat-eatery-taproom-islamoradas-best-burgers-comfort-food-burger-beast\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T13:06:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:06:45","slug":"meat-eatery-taproom-islamoradas-best-burgers-comfort-food-burger-beast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=259760","title":{"rendered":"MEAT Eatery & Taproom: Islamorada’s Best Burgers & Comfort Food \u2022 Burger Beast"},"content":{"rendered":"


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If you\u2019re driving through the Florida Keys and searching for the <\/span>best burger in Islamorada<\/span><\/strong>, do yourself a favor\u2014don\u2019t miss <\/span>MEAT Eatery & Taproom<\/span><\/strong>. Tucked off the Overseas Highway, this hidden gem serves up handcrafted burgers, housemade chorizo, duck fat fries, and small-batch sodas without a drop of high-fructose corn syrup in sight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Info: MEAT Eatery & Taproom<\/strong><\/h2>\n

MEAT Eatery & Taproom<\/strong>
Address:<\/strong> 88005 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL
Phone: <\/strong>(305) 852-3833
Website:<\/strong> meateatery.com<\/a><\/strong>
Instagram:<\/strong> @meateaterykeys<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hours:<\/strong>
Mon\u2013Thu: 11:00 am \u2013 9:00 pm
Fri\u2013Sat: 11:00 am \u2013 9:30 pm
Sun: 11:00 am \u2013 9:00 pm<\/p>\n

First Impressions at MEAT Eatery<\/span><\/h2>\n
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MEAT Eatery & Taproom<\/strong> in Islamorada, Florida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

From the outside, <\/span>MEAT Eatery<\/span><\/strong> doesn\u2019t scream \u201cdestination burger spot,\u201d but once you walk in, it\u2019s a different story. The setup is casual\u2014grab a menu near the entrance, pick your seat, and order at the counter. There\u2019s a rotating tap list of over ten beers, plus standouts like <\/span>Abita Root Beer on draft<\/span><\/strong> and old-school-style sodas in flavors like birch beer, cherry cola, and microbrewed cola.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Birch Beer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The vibe? Relaxed, with serious attention to quality ingredients and big flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Order at MEAT Eatery<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Chicharrones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Please start with the <\/span>fresh pork rinds<\/span><\/strong>, which are still popping when they hit the table. These chicharrones are crispy, light, and best dipped in their tangy lime-cilantro aioli\u2014far from the greasy versions you\u2019ll find elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The Nancy Pants Burger<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The Nancy Pants Burger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

What about the <\/span>Nancy Pants Burger<\/span><\/strong>, a 5oz patty with maple-cured cherry wood-smoked bacon\u2026it\u2019s a standout. Ordered medium and cooked exactly to spec, this burger checks all the boxes: a toasted bun, melted American cheese, and just the right amount of seasoning. Topped with a gherkin pickle and branded with \u201cMEAT\u201d on the bun, it\u2019s a flavorful, no-nonsense burger worth the drive alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chorizo Patti Sandwich (RETIRED)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Chorizo Patti Sandwich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Don\u2019t skip the <\/span>Chorizo Patti Sandwich<\/span><\/strong>, made with MEAT\u2019s housemade chorizo sausage formed into a burger patty. Topped with melted white American cheese and their chimichurri aioli, it packs a punch with a smoky, spicy flavor. Think of it as the Florida Keys\u2019 answer to a sausage burger\u2014but elevated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Duck Fat Fries & Housemade Ketchup<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Duck Fat Fries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Yes, they\u2019ve got <\/span>duck-fat fried French fries<\/span><\/strong>, and yes, they\u2019re good\u2014crispy, golden, and perfect for dunking in their <\/span>mango chipotle ketchup<\/span><\/strong>. Honestly, they should bottle the stuff (and they do).<\/span><\/p>\n

Save Room for Dessert<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Bourbon Peanut Cup Bread Bread Pudding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

If they\u2019ve got the <\/span>Nutella and Banana Bread Pudding<\/span><\/strong>, order it. Creamy, rich, and worth the calories. Desserts rotate, so you might find something else equally indulgent waiting for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Final Verdict<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Inside-Out Juicy Lucy Burger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

MEAT Eatery & Taproom<\/span><\/strong> in Islamorada isn\u2019t just one of the best places to eat in the Florida Keys\u2014it\u2019s a <\/span>destination for burger fanatics<\/span><\/strong>, chorizo heads, and anyone who appreciates craft food done right. From the housemade toppings to duck fat fries and small-batch sodas, it\u2019s the real deal.<\/span><\/p>\n

I rarely leave a burger joint saying, \u201cWow!\u201d\u2014but MEAT earned it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n