Guidebook for Key West
Food Scene
Great for people watching on a lazy Sunday. I like watching the hot bodies on the volleyball court while sipping on a fresh cold cocktail.
30 locals recommend
SALUTE! on the beach
1000 Atlantic BlvdGreat for people watching on a lazy Sunday. I like watching the hot bodies on the volleyball court while sipping on a fresh cold cocktail.
This place looks like it is something out of a Sanford and Son's set. The fish is so fresh that they will not open up if Bob Owens (BO) did not catch anything that morning.
9 locals recommend
B.O.'s Fish Wagon
801 Caroline StThis place looks like it is something out of a Sanford and Son's set. The fish is so fresh that they will not open up if Bob Owens (BO) did not catch anything that morning.
This is my favorite restaurant on the rock. I take friends, family and ladies to this outstanding restaurant for the fondu and light menu (Smaller portions of the popular dishes)
6 locals recommend
Michael's Restaurant
532 Margaret StThis is my favorite restaurant on the rock. I take friends, family and ladies to this outstanding restaurant for the fondu and light menu (Smaller portions of the popular dishes)
Great place for brunch on Sunday fun day!
6 locals recommend
Casa Marina Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
1500 Reynolds StGreat place for brunch on Sunday fun day!
I love the small tapas style plates here. The best thing here is the sangria. Call for reservations.
44 locals recommend
Santiago's Bodega | Key West
207 Petronia StI love the small tapas style plates here. The best thing here is the sangria. Call for reservations.
This is a great place for a quintessential Key West meal. They have hula hoops and ping pong while you wait at this busy restaurant. Did I mention it is outdoors:)
52 locals recommend
Blue Heaven
729 Thomas StThis is a great place for a quintessential Key West meal. They have hula hoops and ping pong while you wait at this busy restaurant. Did I mention it is outdoors:)
This French bakery serves up some of the best breakfasts on the island. My girlfriend and I like to go on Saturdays and drink mimosas:)
9 locals recommend
Croissants de France
816 Duval StThis French bakery serves up some of the best breakfasts on the island. My girlfriend and I like to go on Saturdays and drink mimosas:)
This is Manhattan in paradise. It is the outpost of the famed Sarabeths on the upper east side. The breakfasts are out of this world and David will be sure to take care of you.
14 locals recommend
Sarabeth's Kitchen
530 Simonton StThis is Manhattan in paradise. It is the outpost of the famed Sarabeths on the upper east side. The breakfasts are out of this world and David will be sure to take care of you.
Schooner Wharf Bar
202 William StGreat happy hour from 4-6. The buffalo shrimp are to die for.
Roostica
5620 MacDonald AveGreat place for a pizza pie. Its my favorite on the island!
Great view of the sunset while you munch on great food. They are also open for lunch.
10 locals recommend
Hot Tin Roof Restaurant
0 Duval StGreat view of the sunset while you munch on great food. They are also open for lunch.
The food is amazing and unique. The menu changes frequently but always has great tasting food.
7 locals recommend
Azur Restaurant
425 Grinnell StThe food is amazing and unique. The menu changes frequently but always has great tasting food.
Southernmost Beach Cafe
1405 Duval StGreat view with great food.
Bad Boy Burrito
119 Fitzpatrick StreetDelicious burritos and very affordable.
Pepe's is the oldest restaurant in Key West. The food is OK but the fresh squeezed drinks are awesome.
20 locals recommend
Pepe's
806 Caroline StPepe's is the oldest restaurant in Key West. The food is OK but the fresh squeezed drinks are awesome.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dante's is an awesome pool bar and the only one open to the public in Key West. I like going on Saturdays for lunch with friends and my dog Hank. Think adult spring break:)
17 locals recommend
Dante's Key West
955 Caroline StreetDante's is an awesome pool bar and the only one open to the public in Key West. I like going on Saturdays for lunch with friends and my dog Hank. Think adult spring break:)
This bar is a must see/drink/listen. Every Friday night from 5:30 7pm the world famous sound check is happening. It is s mini show of the band that will be there at 10pm that night.
37 locals recommend
Green Parrot Bar
601 Whitehead StThis bar is a must see/drink/listen. Every Friday night from 5:30 7pm the world famous sound check is happening. It is s mini show of the band that will be there at 10pm that night.
I can be found here at least once a week with my trust beagle. The staf is one of the friendliest bunch of people on the island and the food is great too.
Chart Room Cocktail Lounge
1 Duval StI can be found here at least once a week with my trust beagle. The staf is one of the friendliest bunch of people on the island and the food is great too.
HH is right on the waterand has some really good food. The atmosphere is why I go to HH plus the happy hours are legendary.
28 locals recommend
Hurricane Hole
5110 Overseas HwyHH is right on the waterand has some really good food. The atmosphere is why I go to HH plus the happy hours are legendary.
This is a beautiful bar/restaurant. The staff is the best looking and most friendly in town. Try the tuna poke and a frozen drink. The view is great anytime but most spectacular @ sunset.
8 locals recommend
Sunset Pier
0 Duval StThis is a beautiful bar/restaurant. The staff is the best looking and most friendly in town. Try the tuna poke and a frozen drink. The view is great anytime but most spectacular @ sunset.
If you are looking for fresh fish then this place is for you. The hog fish is a great light white fish. It is a lot like Mahi Mahi.
87 locals recommend
Hogfish Bar & Grill
6810 Front StIf you are looking for fresh fish then this place is for you. The hog fish is a great light white fish. It is a lot like Mahi Mahi.
Everything Else
South beach is small but the amenities are great. You have chair and umbrella rental plus a bar /cafe to grab whatever you may need for a relaxing day at the beach.
30 locals recommend
Louie's Backyard
700 Waddell AveSouth beach is small but the amenities are great. You have chair and umbrella rental plus a bar /cafe to grab whatever you may need for a relaxing day at the beach.
Higgs Beach Dog Park
100 Atlantic BlvdI like this beach the most in Key West because it is small and clean.
Often called the best beach on the island because of its crystal clear water and the ability to snorkel right from the shore.
47 locals recommend
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
601 Howard England WayOften called the best beach on the island because of its crystal clear water and the ability to snorkel right from the shore.
This is my grocery store. It is the closest full service store to my place.
21 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Key Plaza Shopping Center
1112 Key PlazaThis is my grocery store. It is the closest full service store to my place.
The Yankee Freedom is the only boat that takes passengers to the Dry Tortugas. It is an all day trip so be prepared for snorkeling and history tours while on the island.
7 locals recommend
Yankee Freedom III Dry Tortugas Ferry
100 Grinnell StThe Yankee Freedom is the only boat that takes passengers to the Dry Tortugas. It is an all day trip so be prepared for snorkeling and history tours while on the island.
Key West International Airport
3491 S Roosevelt BlvdI live 2 miles from the airport.
Fury Water Adventures has the nicest staff, equipment and boats. You can do everything from snorkeling to jet skiing.
Fury Water Adventures
631 Greene StFury Water Adventures has the nicest staff, equipment and boats. You can do everything from snorkeling to jet skiing.
This hidden little gem is a great way to kill an hour and an even better place on a rainy day.
27 locals recommend
Key West Aquarium
1 Whitehead StThis hidden little gem is a great way to kill an hour and an even better place on a rainy day.
If you like hot sauces then you will love this place. I go here on rainy days with a six-pack of my favorite beer and taste hot sauces and marinades. The staff tells jokes and boy are they funny.
Peppers Of Key West
1200 4th StreetIf you like hot sauces then you will love this place. I go here on rainy days with a six-pack of my favorite beer and taste hot sauces and marinades. The staff tells jokes and boy are they funny.
Sightseeing
I go to Lazy Dog every Sunday for "Church" with my trusty beagle Hank. Take a kayak out for a paddle in the backcountry and relax the day away.
11 locals recommend
Lazy Dog Adventures
5114 Overseas HwyI go to Lazy Dog every Sunday for "Church" with my trusty beagle Hank. Take a kayak out for a paddle in the backcountry and relax the day away.
I recently went on their Wind and Wine sunset sail and I have to say it was top notch. We had a great time.
14 locals recommend
Danger Charters
255 Front StI recently went on their Wind and Wine sunset sail and I have to say it was top notch. We had a great time.
Get your picture taken at the Southernmost Point, all the cool kids are doing it.
64 locals recommend
Southernmost Point of the Continental US
1400 South StGet your picture taken at the Southernmost Point, all the cool kids are doing it.
Shopping
I like going here for some great fish stories, my bait and a cold beer. There are always some interesting characters hanging out at the bait shop.
Key West Bait & Tackle
241 Margaret StI like going here for some great fish stories, my bait and a cold beer. There are always some interesting characters hanging out at the bait shop.
Arts & Culture
This is were the freaks come out. Mallory Sq. is where the famous KW sunsets happen. You will find drinks, music, food and freaks. My favorite act is the 10' unicycle guy named Blue.
100 locals recommend
Mallory Square
400 Wall StThis is were the freaks come out. Mallory Sq. is where the famous KW sunsets happen. You will find drinks, music, food and freaks. My favorite act is the 10' unicycle guy named Blue.
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
33 Quay RdThis is really cool especially for the science buffs!