Bongo's Botanical Beer Garden and Cafe in Marathon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We went for brunch. The tropical atmosphere and amazing, fresh food, combined with personable and friendly service, makes this place a 5 star. The omelet, lobster Benedict and cocktails were all delicious!

Food was delicious and the ambient so peaceful

Nice place for snacks and drinks. Very nice, mostly young staff. Wakeboarding and a large "bouncy castle" in the water. Small shop with surfing and wakeboarding equipment, clothing and souvenirs, also handmade. Very inexpensive for Florida Keys standards.

Great place to chill with a hawaiian vibe and nice staff

By far one of the best Burgers 🍔 I have ever had! I can't wait to come back and try the brunch! I would give thus place 10 stars if I could.

Tasty, fresh and local dishes. The singer sets the mood and we like that! Top notch service! We recommend.

Relaxed atmosphere and fantastic, fresh food.

This is a definitely must stop place good beer, good service and great food

Serious hidden gem! Stopped here on my way home from the keys. It will now be a stop everytime. You can ask for any of their bowls to be made into wraps. Delicious food and great atmosphere! Steak Chimichurri was delicious!

Our new favorite place in the Keys! Great food, good service and an awesome setting complete with real garden and live music. We look forward to coming back everytime we come to the Keys.

Keys cable park and bongos are a must stop! Erich and the staff bring the vibe and hospitality to a level that matches the atmosphere of the property. Always plenty of parking, clean restrooms, amazing food and drink! Fans, shade hammocks….. stop here and you’ll quickly see why this is a must stop on your vacation. The keys the way it was intended to be.

You NEED to check this place out! Emanuel in the kitchen preparing food and Eric operating the bar! Fantastic!

Delicious sandwiches and great local beer! A worthy stop on our way from Miami to Key West

The vibe of this place is everything! Drinks are wonderful and the food was even better—hidden gem under the shade! The art work was cool to see as well. Live music on a Sunday afternoon and my favorite meal in Marathon this go round.

Excellent food and chill atmosphere. Great service. All around highly recommend!

Stopped here for a quick lunch and it was a great find. Very good food and big selection of healthy options for a good price. Fun place to eat!

We are frequent fliers here and have never had a bad experience! The entire staff is super friendly and the bartenders, Mike, Carlie, and Erich are all fantastic! The food is delicious! It's the perfect way to spend a day!

Such a nice outdoor vibe! Food was so good with a Hawaiian Cuban fusion to it. Bloody Mary’s were delicious for brunch. Highly recommend trying them out.

Cannot be ordered off the menu They only speak English and are not interested in understanding Many mosquitoes. I just wanted egg with ham and cheese.

Very chill place to grab some drinks and food

Great little place that I never knew was there. Hidden in a leafy jungle like area off to the side of the water sports park, we had lunch and drinks. Was very nice and the service was quick, friendly and helpful!

Absolutely unbelievable. From the food to the vibe to the service. Stunning all around. I live in South Miami and, you better believe, I’m coming back.

Great location, amazing vibes and good food - you’ll enjoy the stay 🤩

Kids had a blast on the bouncy obstacle course. We relaxed in the shade while they had a blast. One hour is almost good but adding an additional hour was only $10 per kid and they really enjoyed the extra time.

Been to the keys plenty of times and we added this to our regular stops every year. Went for the food and drinks which were AMAZING and decently priced for down here. Bartenders were all friendly as well. Can’t wait to go back!

This place is amazing if you go to the keys, you have to go here if you don’t I’m disappointed in you, but also this place should be five stars every single rating amazing if you don’t rate the five stars you’ve disappointed me

We stopped here for some breakfast on our way down the keys. The food was absolutely delicious, and the space is beautiful! Definitely recommend at least stopping here if you’re in the area.

Mega friendly, a great and relaxed atmosphere and fresh, delicious food at a good price.

Love the outdoor laid back vibe. Relaxed, unpretentious, food was tasty, beer offerings were unique and the kid behind the bar was awesome: friendly and welcoming.

Great outdoor food spot, good drinks, great vibe. Had live music, art all over, garden of trees to walk thru, hammocks all over. Bunch of tables to sit. Food came out quick. Best BLT I EVER HAD!!

Great place to relax, and watch the wakeboarders at the cable park.

Get the chimichuri steak and go for a walk in the gardens♡

My family and I tried this place on a whim while driving from Key West back to Miami. This was BY FAR my favorite restaurant we ate at all week. All of the food was just amazing. I got the shrimp and onion bowl, and the shrimp were the size of my palm.my husband got the chimichurri steak bowl and he said it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is really chill, with outdoor seating (in the shade), a bar, and a cornhole set. There was also a really good singer. The service was really really good, too. Very friendly, very quick and efficient. This place is PERFECT and I would absolutely come back here again and again. What a great find!! What a way to end an already really great vacation.

Great place to grab some great cocktails, the chimmichurri steak bowl was perfect. Will go again

Cool little quirky place. Great food, live entertainment, cool vibe, friendly staff, and a "garden to roam" makes this place a perfect spot. DEFINITELY will be going back and definitely would recommend.

Great vibe. Outdoors with plenty of shade and some area have a nice breeze. Comfortable hammocks to sit on as well. Live music. The food was delicious, I loved my huli huli chicken bowl. The orange blossom muffin was also good. They do mixed juices to create a punch, my favorite was a mix of mango, orange, and guava. Delicious food and family friendly. I breastfed here without issues.

Nice oasis in the middle of the Keys. Large selection of draft beers and cocktails.

I love this place, this place is what I call paradise and has everything you need, good food, good drinks, good service and great atmosphere. Also plenty of activities, cable park, kiteboarding and more. Check it out.

Outdoor dining, lots of shade, nice strolling paths through the gardens, hammocks available.

Great stop along highway 1! Food was awesome, good live music, fun atmosphere.

Great place for lunch good service and great food at reasonable prices.

This place is awesome. Exactly the vibe I was looking for on our vacation to the keys. Great place to hang out for cocktails and light, but well prepared food. Everyone working here was really friendly as well.

Great burger, enjoyable place to hang out for a couple hours.

This place is an absolute gem. Probably the best food we had in the keys. The atmosphere is unique and special, the service was fantastic, and the food was clean, well thought out, reasonably priced, and absolutely delicious. We had the Hawaiian chicken bowl and the hogfish tacos. HIGHLY recommend this place while you’re in the keys

Really chilled place to hang with a group and have some good food and drinks

Best loko Moko I've ever had and I'm 30 yrs into living in Hawaii... Great food and service, probably the best place in the keys. Check out their cable course and the bar has legitimate "hand" crafted drinks! The live music was the icing on top. Definitely make this a point of interest. Also had the chimichuri breakfast, not sure what it was called....

5 stars all around. Vibe is stellar, food and drinks were awesome. Super low key, looks like they are building it up but you don’t need to wait.

The reviews don’t lie… this place is a hidden gem. Highly recommend checking out the beer garden and having some fresh squeezed fruit drinks. Their food menus have lots of options. The chimichurri steak bowl, ahi tuna bowl, and Huli huli chicken bowl were all so good.

Great live music, awesome atmosphere. The food was incredible. Lots of places for kids (and adults) to roam and play.

Fantastic!!! Best burger in the world!!!

A great place really good food super nice employees and a really great island vibe and some really cool artwork on the premises if you’re willing to walk a few steps

Had a great time here, very relaxed atmosphere! Our bartender/server Carly was very kind!

Love everything about this place! Food is amazing drink selection is beyond belief and people and service is amazing. A must stop

Sensational 🤩 On recommendation we took the steak and the tuna dish. A taste experience. The kids can play and the adults can eat and drink in a relaxed manner.

Must stop here! Food and atmosphere are amazing! Great for the kids too… wake boarding and aqua park!

Great spot along the drive to Key West! Delicious food and drinks in a beautiful location. We got the chimichurri steak and mojo pork bowls - both were delicious!

Went for a coffee, very nice atmosphere and garden with some games to play with the kids!

An absolute must stop. we drove by it and a quickly saw it and something told me to make a U-turn and go back. I’m so happy we did. We absolutely love. This place of food was incredible service top-notch. we didn’t wanna leave. Plan to spend at least one hour here minimum if you got kids, maybe even an hour hour and a half. we did the restaurants I saw that there was another part where you can do water activities and rent a few things. We did not do that but I walked by and it looked very organized. They even had vegan options. 😍

My new favorite brunch spot! This is definitely a full 5 star island experience destination. The food is actually spectacular and the hosts is very nice and atmosphere is super chill. They have a whole forest to walk through and great decor with good music.

Awesome little stop. The guys were about to close the kitchen, but snuck us in and really knocked the food out of the park. Hats off to the cook and the bar tender for sure. Great beer, great food. Can’t miss.

so YUMMY!!! Chimichurri steam over rice bowl omggg - rum cake!!!😋🤤

Food was good and quick, but lots of no-see-ums

Très bel endroit situé au milieu du Hammock côté de l’Atlantique Très calme avec des arbres et des sentiers naturels à parcourir avec ici et là des hamac et des chaises encore pour se reposer …une belle grande boutique de Kite est aussi situé là et il y a aussi l’activité de traction par câble en wakeboard!

The owner of this place has created a very special place. If you're anywhere in the area you have to stop here and have a drink. They have created a beautiful, tropical paradise to enjoy while you sip on your favorite cocktail or craft beer. We didn't eat but I'm sure it's excellent. I can tell you this, the cocktails are perfectly made and match the experience. You can even get a coconut drink made right in front of you in coconuts grown on the property. This was our favorite bar stop of our trip and we visited multiple from Key Largo to Key West. This place is a must! Enjoy!

This place was our favorite discovery in the whole trip. Awesome vibes, great live music, pet friendly and an AMAZING dishes made it by a Hawaiian chef. We had to wait a little bit than usual, but I think it’s because it was January 1st. It was a very pleasant wait enjoying the area and the music. In the photo the sandwich looks very simple but believe me when I said that it was one of the best sandwich I ever had! Must try this place if you are in the area. Can’t wait to go back!

Hands down the best vibe in the keys, the hammocks are best after a ride at the cable park. The food is perfectly executed

Nice selection of beers from around the world. Super relaxed atmosphere. Just stopped in for one beer, so not much else to comment on.

Really cool spot to hang out, grab a seat in a hammock, and have a great meal!

Awesome cafe. Dog friendly. They prepared the food for my dog too. Thank you

An oasis off the highway, this place is a must-stop. Just look at the photos! 📸 The live music was also a pleasant surprise.

Luogo magico, meravigliosa vegetazione, amache colorate tra i banani. Cibo discreto ma sosta da fare per vivere la location

Greatest atmosphere in the area. Really good food, really good with kids, live music on weekends. Me and my family loved it.

We loved visiting Bongo’s while we were in the area. In the month that we were in Marathon, we went to Bongo’s 4-5 times! The poke bowl and chimichurri steak bowl were both delicious. Good drink selection - the piña colada spritz was my go-to! This place had a great vibe, friendly service, and was dog-friendly. Live music on weekends during the day made it a fun spot to relax!

Amazing place to relax and enjoy delicious food!

Loved it here. Great food. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere and dog friendly. One of the workers saw us walking up with our dog and immediately got a bowl of water ready for our dog. Definitely will be going back. The food was really good!!!!

Relaxed outdoor happy hour setting on a nice warm day. Good drink selection and excellent food.

Neat concept and great selection of beer. Would love to go on a busier night.

One of the best spots you may not be eating at in Marathon, yet! Bongo’s is directly off US-1 and could be an easy pass-by but don’t. Located in a botanical garden the atmosphere is sure to please. The bartenders are so friendly and make you feel welcomed. Plenty of selection of draft & canned beer. Get the estate grown “coconut fuerte”. A ice cold coconut serviced in the shell with rum & pineapple juice. Holy moly so good! Brunch & lunch served each day. Fresh ingredients make these sing. I had the Havana Frittata with mojo pork 🤌🏼. If I lived here it would be a once a week dish. My wife had the chimichurri steak bowl, a staff favorite for excellent reason. Live music on Saturday & Sunday. Check it out!

Great food and service. Outside seating and numerous beer selections.

Went to bongos today to grab some breakfast sandwiches before a 7 hour drive. If I could give 10 stars I would. The place has a really cool, laid back, relaxing vibe to it. The staff at the bar, shop, and cable park have the same vibe. Super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and great at giving suggestions on drinks & food. And gave great tips for the obstacle course and wake boarding. food was fantastic and it was organic. They have alot of their own herbs that they use for drinks. If you are there for grabbing Togo food or down to have a cocktail or mocktail and hang in a hammock, you will be pleased either way. Can't wait to go back.

Nice place to hang out. We just had a few beers and some tater tots which were surprisingly tasty. It would be nice if they had some fans in the outside area to keep the mosquitoes at bay.

Best chimichuri steak bowl in The Keys.

Had the chimichurri bowl. It's got a nice eclectic atmosphere to it, the only problem is that it is outside; today the bugs were bad. It appears that the bowl and utensils were biodegradable, and I really appreciated that.

Great place to have a drink and food is fantastic!

Great beverage garden to hang out in.

This place has a great feel to it. I love the decorations and the hammocks and corn hole game. Bartenders were great.

The best chicken fingers I’ve ever had!

Easy to miss but a great place to find. Fantastic food, great draft beer selection.

Perfect place for a break on the way to Key West. Friendly staff and tasty lunch dishes. Enjoyed the live music as well!

Hands down, an awesome find and hidden gem for a bar.

Great food and atmosphere highly recommended great music and beautiful botanical garden

Great service, great atmosphere! Was able to grab a snack and a drink after my daughter completed the obstacle course on the property. Highly recommend their tater tots and the Lagoon punch!

Bongo's is a great spot, gently tucked away from the busyness of the Florida Keys while still very much remaining 'Keysey'. Nestled in tropical foliage, you're likely to encounter a wayward sailor singing songs about distant harbors and ports unknown on an acoustic guitar, while super friendly staff recommends delicious beers & elixirs. Order some delicious hot food and your troubles will melt like an ice cube in warm water. Highly recommended!

Super schön Bar und dazu noch günstig. Ein großes Bier und ein Eiskaffee für 6$

In all honesty one of the best lunches I've ever had in my entire life. Great atmosphere, polite and friendly service, excellent selection of beer and cocktails, and absolutely delicious food. Plan to stop here on your way to or from Key West.

En ruta hacia Key West, parada de casualidad. Decorado con gusto, buen ambiente, servicio agradable y comida estupenda. Sin duda, perfecto para una parada rapida ✅️

Cute space on the way back to Miami. They had live music, beer, wine and even kombucha on tap.

Was so nice to get out of the fancy resort for a real Florida Keys vibe. The live music during branch, ocean breeze, the great Florodoan humidity... oh I love it. Seems like an amazing place to make new friends 🌈😎