Restaurant reviews and dining out in Key West. The good and bad of special events, what not to do, what to do.. where to stay away from and local spots you can go to enjoy a real Key West dining event..
I am Island Genn the original on line Key West concierge. My restaurant reviews are based on my own personal experience when I randomly visit these places with my husband, family or friends. Atmosphere, service, expense vs experience and of course the food are my main focus. I hope you find them informative..
This past New Year’s Eve, my husband and I decided to go with some friends to one of our favorite Key West restaurants, Nine One Five. We have eaten here many, many times and have never once had a bad meal, until New Year’s Eve that is. It was a special fixe price menu ($100 per person), and the menu looked amazing. Unfortunately, the food was not. At least the service was good as was the atmosphere.
Christmas is less than ten days away! I hope you have your shopping done. And, if you are coming to vacation in Key West over the holidays, I hope that you have made your reservations for Christmas dinner already. Here are some restaurants that are serving a special Christmas dinner, and I will be updating this list as I am informed of other restaurants offering specials for the holiday.
Last night we had dinner with some friends at Benihana. In case you are unfamiliar with this chain, it is a Japanese hibachi and sushi restaurant, known both for its food and the entertainment of the chefs preparing the food right in front of you.
We arrived at 6pm without reservations, and while the restaurant was practically empty, we still had to wait 25 minutes for a table. Our group sat at the bar and had a drink to pass the time. The bartender was awesome and the drinks on the menu were original and very yummy. I had a coconut sakitini which was amazing. (more…)
Blue Heaven is a famous Key West restaurant. Once the actual location of Ernest Hemingway's boxing ring. A tourist must do when visiting the island and "You don't have to die to get there".
After picking up my husband and some friends at the airport the other night we stopped by the restaurant at Hurricane Hole Marina for a later bite to eat. In the past, the quality had been wanting, but the restaurant was recently taken over so we thought that we would try it out.
When we arrived there were only 2 people at the bar and no one seated in the outside dining area which we thought unusual, but were happy about that so that the guys could relax after a long flight. Our waiter, Matt, brought over some menus which have been completely revised since the time of our last visit. (more…)
I love going out for dinner! Especially when we have friends in town because sharing good food with friends makes for wonderful memories and a great time. Here are a…
It is nice for me to take a break during the day, leave the office for a change of scenery, and grab a bite. Here are some of my favorites…
I know that choosing fifteen restaurants may seem weird since it is kind of a random number. But since this list encompasses both Key Largo and Islamorada I thought it…
Key Lime Pie at Square One The exact origins of Key Lime Pie are a little unclear. But, the recipe can be attributed to the Florida Keys in the late…
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The Hogfish Bar and Grill is hidden away in Safe Harbor on the Stock Island section of Key West. This is Key West old style! It is a locals hangout, but many a lucky tourist hear about this gem and make their way over to experience Key West the way it used to be. You can hang out at the bar, play some pool, listen to live entertainment in the evenings, or relax with a drink and some grub at a table overlooking the water.