IF You Could Have Lunch At One Place

[aliaschief]

If you could have a choice of one restaurant for lunch in Key West...where would you go?

[Aquahound]

Conch Republic Seafood Company

[peter_krynicki]

My new favorite for breakfast, lunch or dinner is Columbian Grace on Petronia, just past Blue Heaven. So that'd be it.


Pjk

[FKGirl]

For Brunch on the weekend: Azur. I love this place and they have key lime pie stuffed french toast! They also have a good weekday lunch.

Blackfin also has a good lunch, and is on the 900 block of Duval.

www.FloridaKeysGirl.com

[omgrl79]

For Brunch on the weekend: Azur. I love this place and they have key lime pie stuffed french toast! They also have a good weekday lunch.

Blackfin also has a good lunch, and is on the 900 block of Duval.

www.FloridaKeysGirl.com (http://www.FloridaKeysGirl.com)

Oh man! I wish I was going to be there on a weekend!!! I want to order key lime pie stuffed french toast at least once in this lifetime. It sounds decadent!!! Will have to check out their lunch menu for Thursdays. ;-) Thanks for the suggestion!!!!

[FKGirl]

Oh man! I wish I was going to be there on a weekend!!! I want to order key lime pie stuffed french toast at least once in this lifetime. It sounds decadent!!! Will have to check out their lunch menu for Thursdays. ;-) Thanks for the suggestion!!!!

Oh, it is that good... I might be talking myself into going this Sunday :)

www.FloridaKeysGirl.com

[peter_krynicki]

Blackfin is noted more for their burgers but they serve a great grilled fish sandwich accompanied by some of the best fries on the island.

Pjk

[Perfect Stranger]

What about more budget friendly suggestions for wraps/sandwiches?

[peter_krynicki]

A sweet or savory crepe from the Creperie, also on Petronia...

http://www.lacreperiekeywest.com/

Note that they do not take credit cards.

Pjk

[aliaschief]

Thank you all for taking the time to make your recommendations..

[TC Cruiser]

When we stayed in Key West last May for a few days we had lunch at Alonzo's (http://alonzosoysterbar.com/) and then went back another day for happy hour. It has a nice view along the water and great food. Their happy hour menu is an incredible value, but it might start too close to your ship's departure.

[FKGirl]

Blackfin is noted more for their burgers but they serve a great grilled fish sandwich accompanied by some of the best fries on the island.

Pjk

Agreed on the fries! They also make really good soups, and excellent dinner...


www.FloridaKeysGirl.com

[SAD]

My vote is for BO's Fishwagon as it is good and is a true Key West experience.

[Gangway Style]

The place I prefer above all others for lunch in Key West is the restaurant out on Sunset Key. The view is so fabulous. Just a few months ago they innaugurated their new restaurant. The original one was very nice, but the new one is even ncier if that can be possible.

To get there, you have to go out on the Westin boat which is free. You make reservations with the concierge of the Westin. The concierge desk is just inside the Westin gift shop.

The boat ride takes about ten miniutes and is a treat also because you go right out past the cruise ships. You can get some interesting photo ops of the ships at dock as you go by. We have seen dolphins playing in the water on some of the boat trips to and from Sunset Key.

Another place we have had good lunches is Louie's Backyard. The view there is amazing too. This place is high end. I have seen people come, be seated, read the menu and get up and leave. I advise reading the menu that is posted on the front porch before you go in.

[peter_krynicki]

My vote is for BO's Fishwagon as it is good and is a true Key West experience.

B.O.'s, too, doesn't take credit cards, but I think that's it.

Pjk

[SAD]

My timeshare is right next to Louis Backyard and I can agree that the view is spectacular. The prices there are pretty steep but the food is really good. We don't eat there often but we do sit at the bar for drinks quite often. The have a new area up stairs that have tapas but I am not sure of the prices there. It is at least worth the walk down for a drink.

[keystonemama]

The place I prefer above all others for lunch in Key West is the restaurant out on Sunset Key. The view is so fabulous. Just a few months ago they innaugurated their new restaurant. The original one was very nice, but the new one is even ncier if that can be possible.

To get there, you have to go out on the Westin boat which is free. You make reservations with the concierge of the Westin. The concierge desk is just inside the Westin gift shop.

The boat ride takes about ten miniutes and is a treat also because you go right out past the cruise ships. You can get some interesting photo ops of the ships at dock as you go by. We have seen dolphins playing in the water on some of the boat trips to and from Sunset Key.

Another place we have had good lunches is Louie's Backyard. The view there is amazing too. This place is high end. I have seen people come, be seated, read the menu and get up and leave. I advise reading the menu that is posted on the front porch before you go in.


Thank you so much for this info,:) we are traveling to KW in November w/some friends for my husband's BD and this looks great, just checked w/Latitudes and made a reservation for a sunset dinner, it looks amazing.

[Gangway Style]

Thank you so much for this info,:) we are traveling to KW in November w/some friends for my husband's BD and this looks great, just checked w/Latitudes and made a reservation for a sunset dinner, it looks amazing.

Happy birthday to your husband and I hope you like Latitudes as much as we do. We go every time we are in Key West. We take lots of pictures to when we are out there.

[cerabella]

The place I prefer above all others for lunch in Key West is the restaurant out on Sunset Key. The view is so fabulous. Just a few months ago they innaugurated their new restaurant. The original one was very nice, but the new one is even ncier if that can be possible.

To get there, you have to go out on the Westin boat which is free. You make reservations with the concierge of the Westin. The concierge desk is just inside the Westin gift shop.

The boat ride takes about ten miniutes and is a treat also because you go right out past the cruise ships. You can get some interesting photo ops of the ships at dock as you go by. We have seen dolphins playing in the water on some of the boat trips to and from Sunset Key.

Another place we have had good lunches is Louie's Backyard. The view there is amazing too. This place is high end. I have seen people come, be seated, read the menu and get up and leave. I advise reading the menu that is posted on the front porch before you go in.

This sounds simply amazing! Can you tell us more, such as prices @ the restaurant, or any pics to post? I love, love, love great photo ops, too!

[bhopal21]

This sounds simply amazing! Can you tell us more, such as prices @ the restaurant, or any pics to post? I love, love, love great photo ops, too!

Here is a link to their website with the menus.

http://www.westinkeywestresort.com/dining

Mike:)

[aliaschief]

Some members of our Roll Call would like to know where is the best key lime pie, conch fritters and stone crab in Key West? Again, thanks for all the previous suggestions.

[Stacey779]

If I could only go to one place it would be El Siboney on Catherine Street. They serve great Cuban food at very reasonable prices. It's a bit of a walk from Mallory Square but I think it's worth it. Check it out:

http://www.elsiboneyrestaurant.com/

[Stacey779]

Some members of our Roll Call would like to know where is the best key lime pie, conch fritters and stone crab in Key West? Again, thanks for all the previous suggestions.

Not sure about seafood, but my recommendation for key lime pie would be the Blond Giraffe. We also tried Kermit's and Blue Heaven, but both DH and I agreed that the Blond Giraffe was our favorite. You might want to check out the thread dedicated to key lime pie for other suggestions (I think it's a sticky posted at the top of this Key West board).

[gnohdi]

GREAT great food-value-portions !!
lunch is best!
best shrimp and lunch-happy hour specials...
fresh-fresh-fresh too!
we've been going there 10 yrs plus, and will be there, for lunch, on RCCL cruise 09-17-10!
1/2 price oysters w/ lunch! :):)
twofriendskeywest.com

[dablondebabe]

Southernmost Beach Cafe'!

[CruisersfromMD]

WOW - thanks for all of those suggestions.

I copied and pasted the names into a Word document where I am keeping notes of places to see etc. when I am in KW next summer.

[Julia Goolia]

For Brunch on the weekend: Azur. I love this place and they have key lime pie stuffed french toast! They also have a good weekday lunch.

Blackfin also has a good lunch, and is on the 900 block of Duval.

www.FloridaKeysGirl.com (http://www.FloridaKeysGirl.com)

Thanks for the recommendation. The Key Lime Pie Stuffed French Toast was really, really good. Got to be a little too sweet as I neared the end, but I finished it anyway. :)

On the other hand, my friend ordered the hash and eggs

Hash and Eggs, Shredded beef rib and Yukon gold potato hash topped with two poached eggs and truffle Hollandaise $14.75

It was simply AMAZING!!! I am moving away from Florida in December and will definitely be making a trip back down to KW before I leave just so I can have that meal. I still can't get over how good it was. As much as I liked the KLP french toast, I wish I had ordered the hash and eggs instead! Yummmm!

[FKGirl]

Thanks for the recommendation. The Key Lime Pie Stuffed French Toast was really, really good. Got to be a little too sweet as I neared the end, but I finished it anyway. :)

On the other hand, my friend ordered the hash and eggs

Hash and Eggs, Shredded beef rib and Yukon gold potato hash topped with two poached eggs and truffle Hollandaise $14.75

It was simply AMAZING!!! I am moving away from Florida in December and will definitely be making a trip back down to KW before I leave just so I can have that meal. I still can't get over how good it was. As much as I liked the KLP french toast, I wish I had ordered the hash and eggs instead! Yummmm!


Glad you enjoyed! You'll just have to go back and get the Hash and Eggs next time! :)

http://FloridaKeysGirl.com

[aliaschief]

The OP is gaining weight just reading about Key Lime Pie Stuffed French Toast!!:D

[Verocruisers]

Another vote for B.O.'s Fish Wagon!

[cruisemom2]

Places we eat at during every visit to Key West include Pepe's Cafe, Salsa Loca and El Siboney. If I could only choose one for lunch, it would probably be Pepe's.

[Gramsk]

If you could have a choice of one restaurant for lunch in Key West...where would you go?

I would go back right now if I was in Key West, go to Fogertys on Duval Steet across from The Bull, the best big juicy hamburgers ever. I had the BarBQue burger it was great, DH had the Blue Cheese Burger he loved it. Also the onion rings are wonderful. My mouth is watering, if only there were a Forgertys in NW Arkansas

[Clayswife]

I agree on Blond Giraffe for yummy Key Lime pie ... I also agree on Southernmost Cafe (right on the water - great menu - awesome mojitos). I would also like to add Turtle Kraals right off the marina ... The most amazing scallops I have ever had ... SO delicious !! Can't wait to go back :p !!

[gargoyle999]

BO's Fishwagon! That's where DW and I will be having lunch on Nov 16th!!! :D

[bouhunter]

I would go back right now if I was in Key West, go to Fogertys on Duval Steet across from The Bull, the best big juicy hamburgers ever. I had the BarBQue burger it was great, DH had the Blue Cheese Burger he loved it. Also the onion rings are wonderful. My mouth is watering, if only there were a Forgertys in NW Arkansas

We wouldn't rave about Fogarty's food but it's always been OK, and is nice for dining outdoors and people watching on Duval:)

Schooner Wharf's food is average, but the Old Key West atmosphere makes it worthwhile on occasion. Some people will say they've been cited by the health dept in the past, but it hasn't killed me yet:D

For good food at a reasonable price we usually eat a lunch or dinner at Jack Flat's when we're in Key West for a week.

Another vote for Blonde Giraffe for Key Lime pie.

[cruisemom2]

We wouldn't rave about Fogarty's food but it's always been OK, and is nice for dining outdoors and people watching on Duval:)

Schooner Wharf's food is average, but the Old Key West atmosphere makes it worthwhile on occasion. Some people will say they've been cited by the health dept in the past, but it hasn't killed me yet:D

For good food at a reasonable price we usually eat a lunch or dinner at Jack Flat's when we're in Key West for a week.

Another vote for Blonde Giraffe for Key Lime pie.Schooner Wharf Bar is definitely one of our favorites and we've even been known to actually eat there probably once a visit to Key West. ;) Actually, I think a lot of people would be surprised to hear of some of the other places in Key West that have been cited by the health department. :p

[bhopal21]

Actually, I think a lot of people would be surprised to hear of some of the other places in Key West that have been cited by the health department. :p

True, but no other place actually refused to obey the health department and was forcibly shut down by the KWPD for rodent infestation.

Mike:)

[cruisemom2]

True, but no other place actually refused to obey the health department and was forcibly shut down by the KWPD for rodent infestation.

Mike:)
I don't know about "refused to obey" but Big'Uns was shut down 9/30/10 for one day until they corrected issues. The inspection mentioned "rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found" in several areas.

Same thing for B.O.'s Fishwagon -- closed for one day 4/30/10 until they met inspection.

Surprise -- Hot Tin Roof was temporarily shut down for a few hours on 4/20/10 for 17 critical issues including one that involved "rodent activity . . . "

I could go on and on. The point is, issues are found and corrected in many places. It's a pretty common occurrence.

[bhopal21]

I don't know about "refused to obey"

I could go on and on. The point is, issues are found and corrected in many places. It's a pretty common occurrence.

Yes rodents are common in food service but the Schooner Wharf had failed inspection several times and had done nothing to correct the problem. When ordered closed by the health dept Evalena refused and the KWPD had to be involved to forcibly close the place.

It was a front page story in the local fish wrapper.

Mike

[cruisemom2]

I remember when that happened with SWB, but not all the details. That was about four years ago, right?

[bhopal21]

I remember when that happened with SWB, but not all the details. That was about four years ago, right?

Yes, it was a bad situation that did not have to happen but kept escalating until finally the police had to get involved.

Mike:)

[madhatter262]

Grouper Sandwich at Jack Flatts on Duval Street.

[KeyWestLocal]

I live in Key West and here is a list of my favorites:
1. Ambrosia- SUSHI
2. Alonzos Oyster Bar- 1/2 price appetizers between 4-6 (amazing food)
3. Pepe's
4. Azur
5. Louies Backyard
6. Blue Heven
7. Fougherties- Inexpensive on Duval but good food fast
8. Mr. Z's BEST Cheese steaks out of Philadelphia (counter service only)
9. Bobalous- Best Pizza on the Island

[KeyWestLocal]

I live in Key West and here is a list of my favorites:
1. Ambrosia- SUSHI
2. Alonzos Oyster Bar- 1/2 price appetizers between 4-6 (amazing food)
3. Pepe's
4. Azur
5. Louies Backyard
6. Blue Heven
7. Fougherties- Inexpensive on Duval but good food fast
8. Mr. Z's BEST Cheese steaks out of Philadelphia (counter service only)
9. Bobalous- Best Pizza on the Island

[Aquahound]

Yes, it was a bad situation that did not have to happen but kept escalating until finally the police had to get involved.


I have always been grossed out by the Schooner Wharf. I knew it was dirty then, and it still does not appear clean today. Some people love it, but I have never felt comfortable there.

[dane225]

I live in Key West and here is a list of my favorites:
1. Ambrosia- SUSHI
2. Alonzos Oyster Bar- 1/2 price appetizers between 4-6 (amazing food)
3. Pepe's
4. Azur
5. Louies Backyard
6. Blue Heven
7. Fougherties- Inexpensive on Duval but good food fast
8. Mr. Z's BEST Cheese steaks out of Philadelphia (counter service only)
9. Bobalous- Best Pizza on the Island
Thanks so much for the list. We will be in Key West in a couple weeks on a cruise and we still have not decided where to have lunch. This list definately helps!!!:D

[Name Of The Game]

We just visited Key West on Monday and had lunch at Caroline's Cafe. Seating was outdoors. I had the fish sandwich and my mom had the steak sandwich (like the Mr. Hero hot buttered steak type). Both were huge, came with fries, and very good, about $9.00 each. Service was quick and friendly.

[Gangway Style]

I have always been grossed out by the Schooner Wharf. I knew it was dirty then, and it still does not appear clean today. Some people love it, but I have never felt comfortable there.

My sentiment exactly.

[BillOh]

Blackfin is noted more for their burgers but they serve a great grilled fish sandwich accompanied by some of the best fries on the island.

Pjk

Have to look that one up, thanks .

[FKGirl]

Blackfin's burgers are amazing! Give them a try!

http://FloridaKeysGirl.com

[Aquahound]

Add me as another fan of Blackfin. Their food is delicious. I love their escargot appetizer.

[aliaschief]

As the OP of this thread, we will finally get to check out some of your recommendations next Monday. Will let you know what we chose but I have to admit conch fritters and stone crab our on our mind.

Thanks for all the replies. You have been gracious.

[Hooking4]

We just visited Key West on Monday and had lunch at Caroline's Cafe. Seating was outdoors. I had the fish sandwich and my mom had the steak sandwich (like the Mr. Hero hot buttered steak type). Both were huge, came with fries, and very good, about $9.00 each. Service was quick and friendly.





Caroline's is a great place for lunch .

[McDebbie]

thanks for all the info

[keywester33]

As someone who lives in Key West, I can tell you Schooner Wharf is not somewhere I, or anyone else I know would eat. Great atmosphere, great drinks, but skip the food.

A great food truck if you do not want to skip the crowds at BOs is Garbo's. This is a food truck on Green Street with the best fish tacos in town. Nowhere to sit, but worth getting one to go. You should also get off Duval and find Sarabeth or Azur for a more upscale lunch. Finally, I agree with the posters about the Blackfin Burgers and fries. Delish!

[daflabear]

Pearl's Rainbow, now open to all.
Great Cheeseburgers and two for one drinks (Two for Tuesday) all day on Tuesdays.
Opens at noon.

[threeofus]

From another local...

Banana Cafe Duval eat upstairs on the porch -- crepes
carolines - casual
southernmost cafe - that is one of the better beaches as well.
They keep up with the seaweed and there is usually music next door
at the hote - it's very enjoyable.
Very very casual - Ana's cuban cafe - across from the reception area of the
southernmost beach hotel. Counter service and a front porch.
Alonzos oyster bar seafood bar

[peter_krynicki]

I didn't read through every suggestion but if this hasn't been mentioned it should be,

http://lacreperiekeywest.com/

They are also open for dinner now.

Pjk