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Local Dining in Key West


Here is my chance to highlight some of the greatest food in the world....people get tired of me saying this but, WOW!!!

WOW!!!

ANTONIA'S RESTAURANT                                    Phone: 305-294-6565   Fax: 305-294-3888
Email: kwantonias@aol.com       
615 Duval Street
Key West ,  FL  33040

Antonia's is a pleasant surprise in Key West, rating as one of my favorite places to wine and dine the night away.  You must try the gnocchi with cheese sauce and the goat cheese souffle; both are to die for.  The service is fast and friendly.  Try everything on the menu. WOW!The Panna Cotta was delicious.

 

MICHAELS RESTAURANT
Phone: 305-295-1300 *  Toll Free: 866-243-3777 *  Fax: 305-295-1378
Email: michaels@michaelskeywest.com
532 Margaret Street
Key West ,  FL  33040

Michaels welcomes you to dine in island elegance, indoors or fountainside, featuring USDA Prime Beef and the freshest local seafood as well as unique pasta dishes. Enjoy our tropical garden bar featuring marvelous martinis & innovative cheese fondues. Like the setting, the cuisine is the classic island simplicity.

LA TRATTORIA
Phone: (305)296-1075 *  Fax: (305)293-8169
Email: info@latrattoria.us
524 Duval Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
The ultimate compliment for any restaurant is what is heard by “word of mouth”. La Trattoria is celebrating their 20 year anniversary and has won the vote for many years (including 2004)  as the “People’s Choice Award” for one of Key West’s favorite Italian restaurants and best place for a romantic dinner. This restaurant is also listed in the National Guidebook, “Where the Locals Eat”.

 

The Following Listing is Alphabetically:


A&B LOBSTER HOUSE
Phone: 305-294-5880 * 
Email: ablobhouse@aol.com
700 Front Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
The place to go for the most swinging music, the best food and the freshest seafood.

ALONZO'S OYSTER BAR
Phone: 305-294-5880 * 
Email: ablobhouse@aol.com
700 Front Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
Casual waterfront dining overlooking the Key West Bight. The largest selection of warm water and cold water oyster on the Island.Seafood defines. Key West cuisine, and no one serves seafood like Alonzo's Oyster Bar.

BENIHANA STEAKS & SEAFOOD
Phone: (305) 294-6400 * 
S. Roosevelt Blvd (Next to Martha's)
Key West ,  FL  33040
Voted America's Most popular full service restaurant. Dine on the ocean while your personal chef artistically prepares fine steaks, shrimp, lobster, and chicken right before your eyes.

CAFE MARQUESA and HOTEL
Phone: 305-292-1919 *  Toll Free: 800-869-4631 * 
Email: cafemarquesa@bellsouth.net
600 Fleming St
Key West ,  FL  33040
No visit to Key West is complete without a trip to cafe Marquesa. Adjoining the hotel on the corner of Simonton and Fleming Streets, Cafe Marquesa offers "Contemporary American Cuisine." Specialties include grilled meats and fresh, local seafood, complemented by inventive appetizers and salads as well as fresh baked breads and desserts made daily.

EL MESON DE PEPE
Phone: (305) 295-2620 *  Fax: (305) 295-2623
Email: crsitina@elmesondepepe.com
410 Wall Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
El Meson de Pepe's offers Cuban Conch Cuisine from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Cocktails and specialty drinks attract locals and tourists at the outside bar overlooking Mallory Square.  The margarita's are excellent so why not try two.

Fogarty's

Fogarty's Restaurant, Bar & Bakery    
227 Duval Street
Old Town Key West 294-7525

I love their Shrimp, BLT but what I find most amusing is that they list what you cannot do, of course, without written permission.  Good times and Good eats.

No wagering, cursing, fighting, stealing, running with scissors, bad manners, pan handling, animal cruelty, sexual intercourse, illegal drugs, flash photography, dancing on the bars (topless or otherwise) or skateboarding allowed on the premises without the expressed written permission of the management. (This list of prohibitions subject to change without notice.)
 

 

GREEN PARROT BAR
Phone: (305) 294-6133 * 
Email: vroush@bellsouth.net
601 Whitehead St
Key West ,  FL  33040
A Key West landmark since 1890, the Parrot is the first and last bar on U.S.1. Home of great drinks and bad art, pool, darts, and pinball. Be sure to stop next door and visit the new Meteor Restaurant for the greatest Barbeque in Key West.

HALF SHELL RAW BAR
Phone: (305)294-7496 *  Fax: (305)294-2964
Email: oysterking@aol.com
231 Margaret Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
Set in the heart of Land's End Village at the Key West Bight, the Half Shell Raw Bar is an authentic Key West fish house. Once a shrimp packing building, it has stayed true to its blue-collar harborfront heritage.

HOG'S BREATH SALOON
Phone: 1-800-826-6969 *  Toll Free: 1-800-826-6969 * 
Email: info@hogsbreath.com
400 Front Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
A guided tour of the famous Hog's Breath Saloon. This site includes Hog history, entertainment, coupons, shopping, fishing and accommodations. Remember, Hog's Breath is better than no breath at all!

LA TRATTORIA
Phone: (305)296-1075 *  Fax: (305)293-8169
Email: info@latrattoria.us
524 Duval Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
The ultimate compliment for any restaurant is what is heard by “word of mouth”. Voted in 1996, 1997 and 1998 as the “People’s Choice Award” for one of Key West’s favorite Italian restaurants and favorite place for a romantic dinner, this restaurant is also listed in the 1998 National Guidebook, “Where the Locals Eat”

MANGOES
Phone: 305-292-4606 * 
Email: mangoeskey@aol.com
700 Duval Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
"It's not just a fruit...It's a lifestyle." Mangoes Restaurant is conveniently located on the 700 block on historic Duval Street in old town Key West and within walking distance to all downtown activities. There are numerous dining choices in Key West, but Mangoes would like to continue to be recognized as a highly recommended option. "Upstairs at Mangoes" is our spacious second floor dining room with a balcony overlooking our tropical outdoor patio dining area and Duval Street. We offer full service catering including table and chair rentals, complete bar and table set up and attentive staff.

MARTHA'S STEAKS & SEAFOOD
Phone: (305) 294-3466 * 
S. Roosevelt Blvd (A1A), Next to Benihana
Key West ,  FL  33040
Elegant, Exotic, Unforgettable. From fresh seafood to the finest steaks, this is oceanfront dining at its best. Piano Music Nightly.

MICHAELS RESTAURANT
Phone: 305-295-1300 *  Toll Free: 866-243-3777 *  Fax: 305-295-1378
Email: michaels@michaelskeywest.com
532 Margaret Street
Key West ,  FL  33040

Michaels welcomes you to dine in island elegance, indoors or fountainside, featuring USDA Prime Beef and the freshest local seafood as well as unique pasta dishes. Enjoy our tropical garden bar featuring marvelous martinis & innovative cheese fondues. Like the setting, the cuisine is the classic island simplicity.

Monte's Restaurant & Fish Market
Phone: (305) 294-1970 * 
1970 N Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West ,  FL  33040

SCHOONER WHARF BAR
Phone: 305-292-9520 * 
Email: bigdog@schoonerwharf.com
202 William ST
Key West ,  FL  33040
"A last little piece of Key West". Located on the Historic Seaport. Live, nightly entertainment. Food, drinks & fun. Visit our online store.

SLOPPY JOE'S
Phone: 305-294-5717 * 
Email: info@sloppyjoes.com
201 Duval Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
No stop to Key West is complete without a visit to Sloppy Joe's. Live entertainment, bar, restaurant and store. Open daily 9am-4am.

THE LAZY GECKO
Phone: 305-292-1903 * 
Email: lgecko@bellsouth.net
203 Duval Street
Key West ,  FL  33040
Located on legendary Duval Street, next door to Sloppy Joes, this air conditioned tropical island bar offers 12 mouth watering frozen daiquiris, fully loaded deli-style sandwiches and delicious fresh pizza.

TURTLE KRAALS BAR & RESTAURANT
Phone: (305)294-2640 * 
Email: tkraals@aol.com
1 Lands End Village
Key West ,  FL  33040
Every visitor to Turtle Kraals finds a feast for the senses...waterfront dinning, featuring succulent Southwestern fare as well as fresh Key West seafood. A full bar featuring a host of microbrews and imports. The finest in local and national touring blues acts. All in a fabled location in Key West's Historic Land's End Marina.

VIRGILIO'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Phone: 305-296-8118 * 
Email: info@latrattoria.us
Appelrouth Lane
Key West ,  FL  33040
Key West Hot Spot serving up chilled martinis, single malt scotches, fine wines and hot entertainment. Live jazz, blues, and lounge music. Italian dinners available from the fine cuisine of La Trattoria. Centrally located on Duval Street.  This is where a good friend would always eat if she could - the food is delicious!