26 Best Seafood Restaurants in Key West

“Lovely anniversary dinner. Excellent service and meal. They had a sign on our table wishing us a happy Anniversary and we had the best view of the sunset!!“

“A & B Lobster House 700 Front St., Key West, FL 33040 4 Stars Ah, the Conch Republic. How can you not love the Key West even if it is a tourist trap. It is our tourist trap. Any place Papa Hemingway lived has to be cool. Opened 70 years ago by good friends Alonzo Cothron & Berlin Fleton, A & B Lobster House has become a Key West Waterfront icon in what is now A & B Marina. They have expanded over the decades to include a slew of eateries. Upon entering the abode, I almost thought I had stepped into an atelier; the place was so pristine and classic-looking. Michelle was the server today, and she was more or less what one expects from a place that bills itself as "fine dining." She was knowledgeable, polite, and professional. I asked for one Old Fashioned from Berlin's Bar, some Beef Carpaccio, and a New York Strip (Blackened and medium-rare) with a Caribbean Lobster Tail. Relaxing in the atmosphere of Key West, I was almost lost in the comforting arms of Hypnos when Michelle brought forth our fare. First, the Old Fashioned was made by someone who obviously knew what they were doing as it was delicious. I then turned my attention to the order of Beef Carpaccio. I learned from Michelle that the "fresh baked" part of this was neither fresh nor baked on-site. As I've stated a million times, if a dish involves any bread or pastry product, it has to start with the bread or pastry. If that is off, it throws the whole dish off, which was the case here. A for effort - D for quality. Moving on to the Blackened New York Strip and Caribbean Lobster Tail. Looking at the pictures, you can clearly see that beautiful, blackened crust on the charred bovine. It was cooked to a succulent medium-rare and was extremely tasty on the palate. The accompanying Lobster Tail was delightfully seasoned, grilled to perfection and caused my taste buds to break into a Bruckins as they were freed of crappy food for the nonce. The Carpaccio and bread are a 1, while I found the NY Strip and Lobster Tail to be a 4.5. Hence, the overall rating of a 4 -- giving greater weight to the entree. The Big Boy says, "I'm not sure if there is better dining in tourist trap haven, but it's miles above anything up in Cocoa Beach serving the same feed."“

“One of the best hotel and cafe restaurants in key west“

“Awesome restaurant and menu. Very, very friendly service!“

“Spectacular from start to finish, 3 hour fine dining experience with amazing menu options, beautiful wine list, and top quality service! A must if you’re in Key West!!!“

“the lobster roll was fantastic!! highly recommended this place“

“if you truly want fresh fish, as well as coleslaw made when you order, fresh homemade black beans and rice, or french fries cut from potatoes that morning, B.O.'s is the only place you're going to get that in key West!!!“

“Lobster rolls were Amazing!!! Best we have ever had because of the buttery rolls and tons of lobster.“

“My husband and I were there tonight. We were at your restaurant 12 years ago and we had the Soul Mama soup then and I had to go back while in Key West to have it again. Even in 100 degree weather I had to order me some soul mama soup. The lobster special was very tempting, but I couldn’t pass up my favorite. Thank you for keeping Soul Mama on the menu ❤️🎉“

“Eclectic menu and the food was delicious. Great vibe and atmosphere and the lavender cheesecake is to die for!“

“After a morning of snorkeling we headed her for lunch. Getting to the restaurant looked a little sketchy but once we were there it seemed OK. I had. hard time understanding the waitress and ended up ordering three appetizers somehow. All three were delicious though. I asked if they had a kids menu when we were seated and he said yes but the waitress would let us know. When asked about the kids menu she said they didnt have any. We got 3 chicken sandwiches, 2 fish and chips and 2 cheeseburgers. While the food was fantastic the service was lacking a bit. We didn't get any refills. The gentleman that brought our food out helped us more then the waitress did. Loved the atmosphere. Light music playing with the view of water but it was nice and cool inside. You have the option to sit outside as well. I would go back for sure.“

“The food and service were amazing. one of the best meals I have ever had.“

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We absolutely love coming here every time we’re in Key West — it’s one of our must-stop spots! This visit started a little rough when the Caesar salad came out with stale croutons, but the staff couldn’t have handled it better. They immediately made a fresh one, and it ended up being the best Caesar salad we’ve ever had — perfectly crisp, creamy, and balanced. The executive chef himself brought it out to check on us and make sure everything was right, which says a lot about how much they care.

Every visit reminds us why this place is one of our favorites — the food, the service, and the kindness behind it all. Highly recommend!“

“Very Friendly! Great roll!“

“Best coconut margaritas 🍹“

“I was excited to try the food here after reading all the reviews. The service is great with very friendly staff. The food, however not bad, lacked flavor. I wasn't expecting this from a Caribbean food truck and felt disappointed. The price was also higher than what is shown in the pictures here.
The juice, though, was amazing.“

“Happy hour from 4-6! Fresh, Delicious oysters and the best deal in town. Ceviche was wonderful and sangria’s were perfection! Clean, clean, clean❤️“

“Unbelievable! We had the calamari app which was sautéd. Freaking amazing! Next my wife ordered the Ceviche. Off the hook! Now for the coup de grace, the Black Grouper with passion fruit and mango chutney. OMG!!! A foodies dream! A must stop when in Key West!!!!“

“The staff is friendly and the food is great ! Half Shell Raw Bar is always a must when we stay in Key West. You will never be disappointed.“

“tasty brunch followed by relaxing on the beach. Kids loved it here“

“The bowls, tacos and poor boy’s are all amazing! Love this food truck!“

“Delco in the house!! Milo was awesome and Danny’s dragon fire! We always love hanging out there! ❤️“

“It was our last brunch in the keys the setting view people and food so good and we loved the music“

“We visited the Yummy Crab while on vacation in Key West! It was by far the best food we ate down there! it was seasoned to perfection.... the wait staff were very attentive and friendly. We are so happy we stumbled upon this gem!!!!“

“We stayed at the DoubleTree the night before our flight out of Key West. We all decided to just eat here at the hotel restaurant, and so glad we did! We opted to eat outside and enjoy our last bit of nice weather before heading home. We ordered a couple of appetizers (quesadilla & nachos) which was plenty for the five of us in our party. For our entrees, everyone ordered something different but we were all pleasantly surprised with just how good our food was. It was honestly probably one of the best meals we ate while vacationing down in the Keys. Aside from the food, our waiter, Bravin, was excellent! He was attentive and fun to talk with. Don’t overlook this restaurant option just because it is in a hotel!“

“This is hands down our favorite restaurant whenever we’re in the Florida Keys — and for good reason. We’ve never had a bad meal or poor service here. This visit was no exception and might’ve been our best yet. I had the crabcakes, which were perfectly crisped on the outside and packed with flavor. My daughter ordered the lobster ravioli and declared it one of the best meals she’s ever had. My husband went with the Caribbean pork chops — moist, tender, and full of island flavor. Even the kids meal impressed us: our grandson’s fish fingers came out looking like a full adult entrée, complete with freshly cut fruit. And yes, everyone wanted a bite of those fish fingers. As for the drinks: the Caribbean Mojito made with Bombarda Culverin Caribbean Rum was refreshing and just strong enough to remind you you’re on vacation. The Million Dollar Conch-A-Rita (their signature top-shelf margarita) with Herradura Blanco, agave, fresh lime juice, and a Grand Marnier float? Worth every dollar. We finished with the hot pineapple upside-down cake — warm, gooey, and absolutely dreamy. And as always, the view of the water is breathtaking. You just can’t beat dinner with a sunset over the sea.“