In the heart of Big Pine Key, where the ocean breeze drifts through the palms and life moves at island pace, a beloved local gathering place began its next chapter.
What was once known as The Big Pine Rooster became The Island’s Pancake House Bar and Grill in April 2026, when Brian and Stacey Martins purchased the restaurant with a simple but meaningful vision: preserve everything people loved while bringing fresh energy and heart to the experience.
For Brian and Stacey, this wasn’t just a business opportunity—it was personal. Having bulit a legacy of hospitality at their Fort Myers Beach location, they understood what makes a restaurant special. Great food matters, of course, but what keeps people coming back is something deeper: feeling welcomed, remembered, and cared for.
A Big Pine Key tradition for Decades, The Island’s Pancake House offers a reasonably priced menu and a family friendly environment.
The new owners of The Island’s Pancake House, Brian and Stacey, want to keep the same ideals that built this Big Pine Key staple… Good food at a great price.
Brian and Stacey are committed to giving their diners a memorable experience by providing a diverse menu that uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Come by any day, 7:30 am through 2:00 pm to meet them and try our new twist on the old tradition.