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Is M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room Still Open? Update (Islamorada, FL)

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As of September 2026, M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
meateatery.com

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for M.E.A.T. Eatery And Taproom was updated in July 2026 with continued reviews and no closure notice, though the restaurant's own website carries a 2025 copyright and no explicit 2026-dated content.

  • Season / episode Season 24, Episode 11
  • Original air date
  • Address 88005 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

"Hot Meat and Cool Veg" featured M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room, an Islamorada burger and craft-beer spot known for house-made sausage, smoked pulled pork, and condiments made in-house, paired with a rotating list of draft beers. The restaurant built a reputation for its burgers, later earning national "Best Burgers" recognition in multiple years.

Yelp's listing for M.E.A.T. Eatery And Taproom at 88005 Overseas Highway was updated in July 2026, showing continued customer reviews and no indication the business had closed. Tripadvisor separately ranks the restaurant among the top ten dining spots in Islamorada, out of eighty listed restaurants. The restaurant's own website still promotes its "#1 Burger in Florida" recognition from past years and lists current hours for seven-day service, though its copyright notice reads 2025 rather than 2026, a year behind the Yelp update.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 24, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
Hot Meat and Cool Veg
What was featured
Craft burgers and house-smoked meats at a Keys tap room
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room

Frequently asked questions

Is M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

"Hot Meat and Cool Veg" featured M.E.A.T. As of September 2026, M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room located?

88005 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured M.E.A.T. Eatery and Tap Room?

Season 24, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 22, 2016. The episode is titled “Hot Meat and Cool Veg”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Eatery And Taproom at 88005 Overseas Highway was updated in July 2026, showing continued customer reviews and no indication the business had closed. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
88005 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
meateatery.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/meat-eatery-and-taproom-islamorada
  • meateatery.com — http://www.meateatery.com/

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