Key West Restaurant Recommendations

[pascalspal]

We are sailing on Jan 16th and have a stop in Key West. We are hopeful to find some really great restaurants there for lunch during our stay. We are trying to avoid all of the “touristy” places and find a really good meal as my parents don’t often like the food on the ship. Please let me know what some of your favorite places and dishes are!!!

 

[Dug720]

Blackfin Bistro

Louie’s Backyard

 

[Spackle75]

We loved Red Fish Blue Fish! https://redfishbluefishkw.com/

 

[Funfire240]

Conch Republic seafood company is nice or A and B Lobster House for a more upper quality

 

[DCL_Wonder]

OK, so you probably don't want to go to my favorite place, which is Sloppy Joe's. Open early, live music, good drinks, and food. For something a bit more low key, check out Southernmost Café, which is near the Southernmost Beach and Southernmost marker.

 

[sjberg79]

Croissants de France on Duval or the aforementioned Southernmost Cafe. While down there stop for a drink across the street at the Southernmost House (a B&B) which is just a gorgeous old mansion with a lovely outdoor bar. Croissants de France has killer pastries to go and is on the walk back to the cruise ship, just sayin'.

 

[DCL_Wonder]

I also like the key lime pie places. Kermit's is the one I've visited.

 

[Dug720]

I also like the key lime pie places. Kermit's is the one I've visited.

For those who need gluten-feee, Kermit’s claims to have it, but the girl working there when I was there in 2017 was clueless.

Key Lime Pie Company, otoh was incredibly friendly and accommodating. IMHO their pie is slightly better too.

When I could eat gluten things, Kermit’s was good, but even then I preferred KLPC.

 

[kid-at-heart]

OK, so you probably don't want to go to my favorite place, which is Sloppy Joe's. Open early, live music, good drinks, and food. For something a bit more low key, check out Southernmost Café, which is near the Southernmost Beach and Southernmost marker.

Is Southernmost Café the same as Southernmost Beach Cafe?

Thanks!

 

[DCL_Wonder]

Is Southernmost Café the same as Southernmost Beach Cafe?

Thanks!

Yes. It's actually called Southernmost Beach Café. It has a cool vibe and a great location.

 

[Annge]

If you like tapas - Santiago’s Bodega

For a great and unique variety - Blue Heaven

Neither is on Duval, but both are within a few blocks of it.

 

[Quellman]

El Siboney is off the beaten path for sure and a great place away from the hustle and bustle of the markets and tourist areas. Latin food for sure!

 

[mevelandry]

Blue Heaven. Fun ambiance. Good food. Awesome Key Lime Pie.

 

[pascalspal]

WOW, thank you everyone for the replies!! I wasn’t expecting that many responses!! You guys are awesome

 

[Brendan Glynn]

Louie’s Backyard was made famous by Jimmy Buffett and is you are looking for a great meal in a beautiful environment it is a great choice. Unlike Louie’s Backyard, Blue Heaven is not on the water but is great place with interesting history. The best place for breakfast is Pepe’s - a total dive but worth the wait.

 

[g_ppetto]

Half Shell Raw Bar - https://www.halfshellrawbar.com/ Check the menu before you go. More reviews and photos on TripAdvisor and Yelp.

 

[simpleohio]

Blue Heaven

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaur...lue_Heaven-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html

 

[lorimay]

Another Blue Heaven fan!
Southern Most Cafe great too!

Have fun!

 

[ChasingDreams]

Another vote here for Louie's backyard!

 

[closetmickey]

Chiming in also for Blue Heaven - Best meal of the trip! And if you happen to be a Kenny Chesney fan, he filmed a video there.