Tag: seafood

lavender cheesecake red shoe island bistro

Red Shoe Island Bistro – Review

I have known about Red Shoe Island Bistro for awhile, but I typically avoid going downtown during busy season because parking and reservations can be difficult. So, with the season starting to slow a bit, my husband and I along…

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Pasta Clams Key West Bel Mare

Bel Mare – Review

For years, the Commodore was a favorite restaurant of ours, but Covid was the final nail in the coffin of that high end staple of Key West dining. Part of why we enjoyed the Commodore was the food of course,…

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Off the Hook: Review

I was super excited to try Off this Hook this week. It has been on my radar for quite awhile, but for different reasons we had never eaten here until recently. Located in the building that used to be home…

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Alonzo's Oyster Bar Key West

Alonzo’s Oyster Bar – Review

Alonzo’s is a great spot to sit back, relax, and people watch or look at the beautiful charter boats sitting in wait for a sponsor. This eatery located at the A&B Marina on Front Street is popular with locals for…

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Key West's Reach Resort dock and beach ocean view from resort restaurant.

Four Marlins at the Reach Resort: Review

February 9, 2020 – Since I have lived in the Florida Keys (20+ years now), the restaurant at the Reach Resort has been Shula’s, Strip, Spencer’s and now Four Marlins. They finally broke away from the “S” theme, so hopefully…

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South of the Seven: Review

At Mile Marker 17 in the Florida Keys sits the Sugarloaf Lodge. The Lodge is a landmark as well as a hangout for locals and visitors alike. Built in the late 1950’s, it has undergone several changes through the years….

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Reach Resort Key West Spencers by the Sea Prime Rib

Spencer’s by the Sea at the Reach Resort: Review

Key West’s Reach Resort has been around for many years, but the headline restaurant changes every few years. I remember it being Shula’s, Strip, and now Spencer’s. I guess that they like to stick with the letter “S.” Since I had…

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Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar at the Perry Hotel – Review

  I love trying out new restaurants, especially ones that are close to my work. When Matt’s Stock Island Grill opened up at the new Perry Hotel on Stock Island, I was excited. Matt’s tagline is to let the ingredients…

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Thirsty Mermaid | Review

Walking around downtown last month I noticed a small, new restaurant on Fleming Street called the Thirsty Mermaid. This weekend we finally found the time to check it out for dinner. Right off the bat we loved the relaxed atmosphere and the coastal…

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Rooftop Cafe | Review

Our friends were recently visiting from out of town and we wanted to take them to dinner someplace quiet so that we could catch up with them without having to yell above the noise that is inherent to many downtown eateries. It…

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Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant | Review

I enjoy trying different places to eat, and when I heard that a new restaurant opened where Finnegan’s Wake used to be, my husband and I decided to check it out. We headed over to Caroline Street, parked in the parking garage, and walked…

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Seven Fish Restaurant Review

My husband and I decided that our Friday date night would be dinner at Seven Fish, and I was super excited! Thankfully, I called to make reservations. If I hadn’t, our date night would have been ruined as they only…

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