Restaurants near Naval Air Station Key West

“I had the oxtail (first timer here) and the curry chicken. Both were insanely flavorful! Mine came with a rice dish (can't remember the name) & salad. Soooo good! We enjoyed some rum cake for dessert and would definitely recommend. 10/10 on service, too!”

“One of the best places to dine in all of Key West! The food is yummy and creative but “accessible”. The classics like crispy rice and hot mustard tuna cones are delicious and the special steamed spicy dumplings are perfectly prepared. The owners and all the waitstaff are terrific- attentive, informative, subtle and kind. A great place to go, and go again !”

“Good selection of choices. Great breakfast, lunch and dinner. Portions are big. You will not leave hungry! Daily specials so good! Christi is amazing! She never forgot our names and always knew what we wanted when we got there. Excellent establishment!”

“You need some food in a hurry? This is your place. Staff was friendly, respectful and speedy. I'd personally recommend their breakfast pizza if you want to shake things up!”

“I work next door so I see the owners always cleaning and maintaining the place! The area looks great and it’s nice to see them tending to their business. One of these days I’ll stop in for a cocktail. I’ve heard great things! Convenient location too!”

“I am a board member of the Key West Wildlife Center and attended an event today held at Hanks to honor our volunteers who work very hardI was so very impressed with the food , service and atmosphereI have been there before and have always been pleased with everythingToday I had a fish burritoThe cost for the burrito was extremely reasonable.I strongly recommend Hanks to locals and tourists to have a wonderful experience”

“Great spot for drinks on the water. I recommend catching a sunset here. It was a beautiful spot and lots of boat traffic to check out if you’re into that sort of thing”

“Off the beaten path, Red Shoe Osland Boutique delivers on flavor, service and attention to guests. Friendly service, quick kitchen yet attention to meal pace. Reservations required. Wine and beer bar service. Nice.menu surprises loke devil egg with scallops and beef stroganoff Lavender cheesecake to take home!! We will be back!”

“This was by far the best food we had in Key West and possibly top 5 for us.. ever! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, space was adorable and food was beyond delicious! The flavor pairings were different than anything else we've seen in key west. All seafood was very fresh. I had the finned fair which was local caught grouper that evening, best grouper I've ever had! My finace had the skirt steak which was also delicious! Sushi waffle, miso conch, beets and beef tataki were all so so good! Can't wait to come back!”

“Food is always great here, make sure to try the Happy Hour menu (5-6:30 daily)! Wood grilled octopus is delicious. Silvia at the bar is very attentive and makes excellent drinks. The atmosphere has a wonderful vibe.”

“In our opinion, the best restaurant in Key West. Love this restaurant. Joanne was our server and did an excellent job. She certainly knows the menu and did a great job answering all our questions. Dinner was fabulous. I had a salad and pork Osso Buco. An abundant serving, very moist and absolutely delicious. My husband had foie gras and the duck entrée. He said it was wonderful. A rather small but always busy restaurant. Be sure to call in advance!!”

“I made a reservation here for a bachelorette dinner and it was a great choice. This restaurant is big with different areas. There is patio with live music, a karaoke room, a game area and a quieter seating room. The staff took care of our table well. The food was great with good portions. I had the coconut shrimp and the grilled mahi mahi tacos. All of it tasted fresh and flavorful. For dessert had some key lime pie and the hula girl pie with an oreo cookie crust and ice cream on top. We sat on the patio and that was a nice atmosphere with live music.”

“Nadia was awesome and so was everyone else when accommodating our orders every morning for the past week!! The beans and rice were amazing along with the Cuban mix and Turkey club!! The dark roast coffee is my fav and we brought it home to enjoy!! We drink the cortado and fraps!!”

“My partner and I had brunch twice here during our trip to Key West. This place is incredible!! The best club sandwich I have ever had. The pastries are out of this world! Service is impeccable! I will always return to have breakfast there when I’m in town!”

“Great coffee and donuts. We had two cafe cubano and shared 4 donuts. Key lime, passion fruit cheesecake, coconut creme, hazelnut brown sugar. The coconut creme was our favorite! They're small to medium sized donuts. It gets busy so go early to avoid the line! The place itself has indoor seating but many people sit along the sidewalk outdoors.”

“Our friend recommended South of Seven to us. We can't say enough good things about our meal, the service, the location. Our meals far exceeded what we expected. The food was sublime, the service was exceptional. 5* stars. If you think the Squared Grouper is good, South of Seven far exceeds it, in all ways!”

“Great spot for some bbq! Stopped for lunch/dinner during our night in Key West. The woman running the show was super friendly and welcoming. The portions were huge and the bbq sauce options were delicious! Certainly recommend stopping if you can and it’s on a boat!Parking: The parking isn’t very obvious, but once you figure it out, it’s fine.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly, they even let you feed the fish off the side of the boat!”

“Cool to do once but the food is just okay. Literally every other restaurant we ate in Key West was better than what we had at latitudes, but it wasn't bad. We showed up early to watch the sunset by the dock which was nice, but the boat situation kind of ruined the vibe. Our reservation was at 8:45pm. We tried boarding around 8:15 and were told to wait and that the boat would be back in 20 minutes. The boat didn't come back until the time of our reservation, but we were seated by 9:15. There were some huge fish swimming around the dock at the restaurant. Again, it's more about the experience rather than the food”

“My husband and I ate here on our first night of our vacation per the suggestion of the concierge at our hotel. 10/10 would definitely recommend! I wanted crab cakes, and the crab cake sandwich did not disappoint. My husband got the fish basket (made with cobia fish). We also got the conch ceviche as an appetizer. We both polished off our food! We were also visited by some of the local fowl. It was a beautiful evening, so sitting outside was perfect.”

“Very good place to eat and have brunch. Typically American dishes. Possible downside to the welcome which is not very pleasant... and I don't think I'm someone who is demanding on that”

“We ate here after a tour of Hemingway House. It was delicious! We decided to sit at the bar so as not to have to wait for a table. My husband had a Big Papa Hemingway Daiquiri. We each had a burger - John Wayne (his) and Cindo de Mayo (mine - it's May 5th so it seemed apropos). He got truffle fries and I got sweet potato. Everything was scrumptious. We'd also come the night before and got a slice of key lime pie. So far, their's has been my favorite on the island! Some of the merengue fell off on the transport back to the hotel, but it was still phenomenal!”

“Our absolute favorite sub, sandwich, and gourmet cupcake place in Key West.. Hands down!! This local spot is a must visit and prepare your HUNGER because these massive subs are sure to fill you up! ALSO MUST save room for a mouth watering cupcake afterwards! As you can see from the pictures we visit this spot as our first, last, and in between our many trips to KW. We order and take these on our boat and beach trips and even fly them home to our kids per their request. We have tried every single sub in this place and a hard time deciding on a Favorite. I personally am a pastrami snob and have to order that sandwich at least once and my husband is obsessed with the Balboa their signature sub! You really cannot go wrong. The owners are two of the most hard working individuals and make sure your stomach is satisfied as well as your sweet tooth. They strive for perfection when it comes to an amazing lunch spot and never disappoint. If you have one day in KW on a cruise stop or spending some quality time checking out the island on vacation or boat outing DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND STOP HERE!!!!”

“Pizza was just ok. Service was impressive! Hostess seated us and welcomed us to Key West. Asked us how our day was going and wanted to make sure we were happy here. We got our pizzas. A bit over priced for sure, but hey, can't beat the scenery!!Our waitress came over with 2 free margaritas!! What!? Who does that!?!? Thank you!!! Now that made the meal worth it.”

“We loved it!!! The place can look modest, which also gives it a warmer atmosphere, very clean, the service is super efficient, the cocktails are very good and the food is really like the one I ate as a child when I went to my grandmother's house!! ! If you are in Key West you have to visit this place, otherwise you will be missing something too good ?”

“Lobster roll was delicious and clam chowder was almost as good as the clamps chowder from Boston. Nice chill atmosphere in the back. The local beer is delicious. This is on the main strip, gotta find parking off the strip.”

“You should go for breakfast and again for lunch! Cuban coffee is delicious and chorizo breakfast tacos are excellent only if 3 handmade chorizo tacos with handmade salsa verde sounds good…It’s definitely delicious! Cuban sandwich also excellent and highly recommend !! Must try if you’re anywhere nearby!!!”

“Great pizzeria; welcoming staff and good food. We ordered over the phone and picked up our pizza after 30 minutes, it was hot, fresh and ready for us. Thanks for a great experience.”

“Best food I had in Key West! Was not even close. Spent 4 days there and I can say by far this was the best meal I had. We actually made plans to go back our last day because it was so good.Do not be thrown off by the fact that it's basically in an ally. The vibes are hole-in-the-wall and it is.Make sure to stop here! (And get the hot sauce)”

“Patrick and his staff are amazing! They are churning out the most incredible barbecue items anywhere with a friendly attitude. The pulled pork, the chicken, etc are all fantastic and don’t miss the brisket on Saturdays! The sides that are available are beyond creative and flavorful. Eaton Good is a must visit when in Key West. Great staff! Great food! Great vibes!! Just awesome!!!”

“Superior experience. Staff is welcoming, kind, and professional- they made me love the place asa I walked in. Food choices and actual taste was incredible. We were fortunate to go right at happy hour and have even more choices at half price! A+! I only wish they would fix the windows the tables are pulled up to as they are dirty and falling apart.”