Flagler Station — Local services in Islamorada

"FLAGLER STATION A MUST STOP IN THE FLORIDA KEYS"

FLAGLER STATION, located on the Florida Key "ISLA MORADA" has had legendary significance since it was the Over-Sea Railroad Station named after Henry Flagler that suffered some damage along with some parts of Islamorada at the hand of the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane. Thanks to expert Veteran Local Restauranteurs Howard and Janeth Brody, the recreated Flagler Station looks with nostalgia at private train booths with luggage and berths among other memorabilia framing the architecture for the upscale FLAGLER STATION OCEANFRONT STEAK HOUSE.

We had decided to challenge the newly opened restaurant two weeks after they had opened, reserving a party of Sixteen Foodies to see how they would perform. Two Weeks after any Restaurant opens, would be a challenge.

There was ample parking for all our cars in the huge lot. Greeted by the therapeutic ocean in the background and a friendly hostess and crew in an entranceway tastefully decorated with rich woods, we were ushered into the restaurant boasting a full bar, stunning Wine Cellar housing superb selections from all over the world and a Prime Beef Aging Room which was only outdone by the historical posters and spacious booth seating, all of which exhibited years of painstaking research by these Restauranteurs. Any local would recognize the scaled version of the Islamorada Lighthouse which is in plain site if you are fortunate enough to be seated in the “life-size” train car on one side of this over 70 seat air -conditioned restaurant. While Janeth’s painstaking research is evident in the design and memorabilia in the restaurant, Husband Howard, himself a Culinary Institute Gradate overseas all details of the Kitchen and Menu, adding Flagler Station as the newest sibling to Wahoos, The Seafood Buffet and Hog Heaven. Not many Restauranteurs can boast 4 Successful Restaurants in the Florida Keys.

We were too large of a party to start at the inviting bar, hence ordered drinks and wine at the table of sixteen accompanied by Crab Cake [best in the Keys] served with a Beurre Blanc to pair with our starter White Wine. We also ordered the Charcuterie and Artisanal Cheese board. After waiting a bit and not rushed, we then requested the Cesar, Gem, and House Salad as our next course which were all served with chilled greens on chilled plates. A couple of people ordered Caramelized French Onion Soup with Gruyere that must have been so good since none was shared with the rest of the table!!

For our Entree, the table ordered a selection of various Prime Cuts of Beef including a 14 oz NY Strip Loin, 16 oz. Center Cut Ribeye, a Filet Mignon, a 22 oz Chateaubriand for two, Veal Rib Chop and Lamb Chops. For Seafood Tuna Steak charred medium Rare and a 16 oz Australian Lobster Tail. Each and every steak was cooked to perfection and exhibited all the qualities one looks for in Prime Beef. I am a 50+ Year Veteran Lobster Lover; my 16 oz Australian Lobster Tail was sensational, exuding the sweet shellfish flavor and tender texture which sets Lobster apart from all other crustaceans. [See picture]. I have not stopped talking about it.

For dessert we shared Ginger Snap Key Lime Pie and Butterscotch Bread Pudding. A decadent Chocolate dessert will be featured soon.

After all the good service offered to us for the entire three- hour dinner, we sat at the bar for a snifter of Cognac to thank the wait staff for the good service. Among them all we particularly liked our Sommelier and lead server nicknamed Shaggy [a remarkable personality], his friendly personality, his Wine suggestions were impeccable and we appreciated him imparting his vast knowledge to us.We were also greeted on the way out by owners Howard and Janeth and thanked them for their hospitality.

HURRY IN to Flagler Station and tell them Billy...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Carnivore’s Dream Come True — Absolute Steakhouse Perfection

Let me just say this: if you’re looking for a place that doesn’t just serve steak, but worships it—this is your sanctuary.

From the moment we walked in, the ambiance hit just right. Warm lighting, the low hum of conversation, the subtle scent of seared perfection in the air—it set the stage for a culinary experience that didn’t just meet expectations… it charbroiled them.

The service? Impeccable. Our server moved like a seasoned pro—friendly, attentive, and knew the menu like it was their favorite novel. Wine pairing? Nailed it. Cocktail game? Strong and classy.

Now let’s talk steak. Holy hell. Tender, juicy, and cooked so perfectly it practically introduced itself. The crust on that ribeye had me rethinking my life choices—have I been settling until now? Every bite was rich, buttery, and seasoned with precision. This wasn’t a meal. This was a love letter to beef.

Sides weren’t playing second fiddle either. Creamed spinach that could steal the spotlight. Garlic mashed potatoes so smooth they could run for office. And don’t even get me started on the dessert—if there’s a God, they live in that chocolate lava cake.

Whether you’re celebrating, impressing, or just in need of a night where flavor reigns supreme, this place delivers. Five stars, two thumbs up, and one very full, very happy belly.

Can’t wait to come back.

— Shawn “Medium Rare...

Ours My wife and I joined a large group (16) for dinner. As a result we had a chance to try a wide variety of their offering. I tried their tequila based old fashion and loved it. Unique and worth the order. For starters we had the Charcuterie, Crab Cakes and Beef Carpaccio. Special mention to the last two items: the crab cakes were full of sizeable chunks of crab without losing its structure. They were crispy on the exterior. The combination of texture and favor was really extraordinary. The beef carpaccio was taken over the top by the wood smoked toasted bread which complemented the beef perfectly. I ordered the Lamb Ribs which were cooked perfectly and were the properly sized. My wife ordered the Snapper which she said was very good. We tried the Beef Tallow fries which were sinful and almost all of the other side dishes. The mash potatoes were very good as were the others. I like my asparagus crispy which these were. For desert we ordered a bunch of items but I tried (being too full already) the butterscotch bread puddling which was very good. The staff was very attentive and the wine selection noteworthy in its quality. Their Somm was on target and very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the offering that have available. We would happily...