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    Bistro 245

    3.9 (288 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    BISTRO 245 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Mary A.

    The rooftop bar is really nice. To have a cocktail and watch the sunset is perfect. If you get there early you can order a drink downstairs and bring it up. Lots of seating but get there early for the prime sunset seats.

    Caesar Salad with white anchovies
    Mary H.

    Nothing better than sitting out looking out over the ocean having dinner except having a great meal and we did last night here. Started with Caesar salad that was simply amazing. White anchovies, fresh home dressing, the cheese freshly grated, the salad practically melted in your mouth. I had the crab cakes. They were chocked full if fresh crab, light and delicious served with a guacamole salad. My friend had the fresh fish, it was off the chart delicious. Served with lobster hash and fresh asparagus. The server was attentive without being overbearing. Great ambiance, nice place to sit and relax.

    Pina colada
    Mystery R.

    Nice. Relax. Waterfront. Waiting to board on boat. Nice area. Friendly waiter Haven't try meal yet but will be back.

    Find Waldo, the Lobster in the Lobster Quesadilla
    Gabriel B.

    Food and drinks werent bad, and service was just ok. But the lobster quesadilla, which was highlighted in many reviews, was a great disappointment. One shouldnt expect an overstuffed lobster plate (for that, go to DJ Clam Shack), but 3 pitiful pieces in just one of the quesadillas is really a rip off. According to our waiter those are "measured" and "probably fell to one side while cutting". Pretty lame. For the final price tag, there at least a dozen other better options in town. Ps. If you are coming to watch the sunset, also a waste. The pier in front of the patio gets so packed you actually cant see anything. Its like paying front row seats to end up seating in the back. Not the restaurant's fault, of course, but buyer beware!

    Pasta Primavera
    Robert C.

    We had dinner here last night 7/16 for the sunset. The food and the service were fantastic. The atmosphere was great also. We had 2 orders of past primavera which was just delicious and an order of shrimp and lobster over linguini which was fantastic as well. For desert a slice of peanut butter pie & an espresso creme brûlée. Both were just superb 5 stars here. Well done all the way.

    Morning menu
    Mark G.

    Food was great. This place is not overpriced nor overwhelming as far as ambience. GREAT SERVICE makes this 4 stars. Average food at best

    Sunset on the way to the restaurant
    Lora C.

    Best advice, book a reservation in time to catch the sunset. People gather at the railing across from the restaurant to catch it. It's just like in Santorini when everyone breaks out in applause when the final sun sets below the horizon. The food and the service was fantastic. Bathrooms were okay. Would go back.

    Lemon garlic Mahi
    Letha M.

    Food Quality: DELICIOUS AND AMAZING. Overlooking the items I'll discuss below, it's worth the trip to visit for the food. My partner had the grouper and I had the Mahi- both were the star meals of our trip. SUNSET DISCLAIMER: I did a little research before I trip looking for a good place to have a sunset dinner, this place seemed to be it- so I made the reservation for an outside table well in advance. We were told that if you make reservations online, it's not for the extra patio that sits on the water side, and if we wanted a table in the direct waterside patio, I'd have to cancel my reservation at another host stand and come back and wait to try and be seated. We opted to still in our reserved table which was on the lower patio- I didn't know there was an upstairs. If you want to actually SEE THE SUNSET, you need to be on the water or upstairs, otherwise all you get is a wall of people blocking the view (as pictured). It was kind of upsetting, so ... now you know what to request. Overall, the fact that the food was extremely amazing and became the star of the evening saved the experience.

    Shrimp Linguine
    Amanda K.

    Ainor has impeccable service. Best views of the sunset. Food was a 10/10. Service 10/10. Lobster quesadilla and crab cakes for appetizers. Yummmmmy! We had chicken and shrimp and lobster linguine. Fresh ingredients! It was a flavor party in your mouth.

    1/2 Bistro Chopped Salad
    Stacy P.

    We made reservations 2 weeks before going, definitely need reservations. Sat outside on the patio. Gorgeous view of the water and sunset. We split the chopped salad, very fresh! My tuna appetizer was fantastic and seared perfectly. The picture of the yellowtail did not do it justice. Stuffed with crabmeat, broccolini and potatoes on the side. Delicious. I would recommend this place for the view and beautiful plating of fantastic food!

    K J.

    Can't get a better view! We went at sunset and it was breathtaking. The food was delicious and the service was good. Everything was cooked to perfection. Even the kids fish was really good. We almost passed on the key lime pie and glad we didn't because it is very amazing. Looking forward to returning soon.

    Kell M.

    I wanted to love this place but this fell really short for me. I had a Pina Colada to drink, the drinks are strong which is a plus I would say as a lot of restaurants skimp on it. For an appetizer, like typical Marylanders we ordered the crab cakes. Actually really enjoyed this dish and the guac that came garnished. For my main, I have the truffle crusted grouper. You couldn't take the truffle at all but the fish was very good and flaky. Overpriced for what it was however. The lobster hash was a miss, super greasy undercooked potatoes and very tough lobster. I did really love the green beans however. We considered dessert but were told there were no dessert menus since they had such few options, and that was true. It wasn't horrible but not great either.

    Leena J.

    Food was wonderful. We loved the lobster quesadillas and my entree was delicious. Service was terrible. Our server seemed super uninterested in us. Meh. The restaurant seemed nice. A little hard to locate at night. It looked nicer in pictures. They were closing up shop while we were still eating and they didn't close for at least another house and a half.

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    3.7(527 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Best Sunset views! Waterfront dining Fun vibes, live music,…read moregood food *Ocean Key Resort and Spa* Don't have to stay at Resort in order to come to Sunset Pier Hours 11:30am- 8:30pm Daily Weather permitting *Call/check seasonal/weather* ***Best Time: Arrive about 60-90 minutes before sunset to secure a table*** We went about 6:30pm- sunset was beautiful around 7:50pm! Service was slow but they were busy. We knew that going in. Still good service! Menu looked good- Caribbean, American food! *Had a vegan option on the menu* Ordered: Mango Mule- really good! Pineapple Ace Cider- delicious! Angry Orchard was the main cider in FL where we were so I was happy to see Ace! Shared a burger with fries- good portions, double patty, plenty of toppings *Ordered the pickle juice mayo on the side- highly recommend!* *Angus Stack Burger* $22 beef patties, lettuce, tomato, american cheese, ssp remoulade sauce, toasted potato bun, french fries The band was AMAZING! They had the crowd dancing, of all ages = a great band! Lots of seating- bar seating or dining seating- first come, first serve! Really busy so plan on the possibility of waiting for a table. Party area (Reserved for parties/events) on the back of the pier seating area Bathrooms in resort parking area- a little walk from restaurant Parking- street metered parking, paid parking lots *We paid $50 in a parking lot blocks away, it was all day until 3am- security 24/7 *bartender said that's a good price in that area* Don't miss this spot in Key West!

    Afternoon drinks on a beautiful sunny day. Part of the Ocean Key resort…read more Sitting on pier. Taking it all in. Life was really good. Low key live music Service was good. Drinks were flowing . Worth a stop

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    0.2 mi
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    This was our first time in Key West, and we made a reservation here to celebrate my wife's birthday…read morewith a group of six. It was a beautiful evening, and we were seated with a lovely view of the waterfront. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, and we were happy we chose this restaurant. Food: I always enjoy when a restaurant offers a creative and inventive cocktail menu. I won't go into detail on each one, but they were all very good, especially the Spiced Old Fashioned. At our server's suggestion, we ordered a couple of plates of the Grilled Ciabatta Bread. The bread was nicely grilled, and the roasted garlic manchego butter made it especially delicious. I normally try not to fill up on bread, but this was absolutely worth it. We ordered an eclectic mix of small and large plates. Some of the standout dishes included the Lobster Mac and Cheese, Swordfish, and Crab Cake. The Brussels sprouts took top honors, perfectly roasted without being greasy, full of flavor, and complemented by a generous amount of bacon. The one disappointment was the Pork Shank Osso Buco. While it was tender, it was only warm and a bit underseasoned. It was good, but not great, especially for someone who enjoys pork shank dishes. We saved room for dessert, and they were all crowd pleasers. My personal favorite was the Cuban Bread Pudding. The Chocolate Pistachio Crème Brûlée was also unique and delicious. Service: We had reservations for 7:30 and were seated promptly. The hostess and our server did a great job of making us feel welcome. The entire two-hour meal was well paced, and we always felt attended to. I was especially impressed with the backlit menu portfolios. They made it easy to read in the evening without guests needing to use their phone flashlights, which was a thoughtful and effective use of technology. Since we were celebrating a birthday, they placed a sign on the table acknowledging the occasion, which was a nice touch. It would have been even better if one of the desserts had included a lit candle. Atmosphere: The setting is beautiful. We were seated in a smaller dining room with several other tables. When we first arrived, there was a larger, very boisterous group nearby, and it made it difficult to hear our server. Fortunately, they left about 30 minutes into our meal, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed and enjoyable. Our waterfront view added to the experience. This was a very special evening. It was also the most expensive meal we had in Key West, so it was reasonable to have high expectations. With a few improvements, it could have been a five-star experience. Definitely a place we would return to.

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    4.6(1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Such an interesting place! The food and service were excellent…read more The Star Wars decor is a little odd but then Key West always surprises me with something every time I go. We had a reservation and were seated promptly at a table up front. Our server was over in flash and soon we were sharing the tuna watermelon ceviche, the lobster mac and cheese and the quesadilla. All were delicious! For our entrees, we had the chicken and waffles, scallops with more of that lobster mac and cheese (I said it was good!) the fresh catch of the day and a ceasar salad. The fresh catch came with an ear of corn that I made short work of! For dessert we devoured the banana bread french toast that was perfection! I will definitely add this to my list of "go tos" in Key West!

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    Latitudes - Sunset Key Cottages

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    A beautiful restaurant with great food and a wonderful ocean front view and sunset if the timing is…read moreright. Your reservation time is the time you need to brakes the ferry. Ferry runs at 15 and 45 of the hour. We had beets, salad, salmon, Wagyu skirt steak, salt caramel crème brulee, espresso cheesecake, espresso martini, and cappuccino. All were great. One of the server Oxana was great.

    We recently returned to Latitudes for the second time, and unfortunately, this visit didn't live up…read moreto our first. From the moment we checked in for the boat transfer, the experience felt off. The staff lacked the warmth and hospitality you'd expect from a place of this caliber. That tone continued with the hostess, and things didn't improve once we were seated. As a party of two, we were given a table that felt more like an afterthought--disappointing, especially when the ambiance and setting are such a big part of why people come here. The food was good, but not particularly memorable this time around. What stood out more was the service--our server was inattentive, and overall the experience felt disconnected rather than relaxed and enjoyable. Latitudes is still undeniably a special place, and the setting alone is hard to beat. But when you're paying premium prices, you expect premium service--and this time, it just wasn't there.

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