Very calm but upscale atmosphere with great food and great service. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive, and helped us pick out a wonderful light dinner. read more

Service, food, wine so on point! The seafood was so fresh and would recommend It to all travelers and locals!Cannot wait to come back!

We had dinnner here our last night in Key West and it was great. The servers were attentive without hovering. I had the escargo and the tuna tartare appetizer for dinner and my husband had the seafood pasta with creamed spinach. It was all great and the portions were just right. We highly recommend it. read more

Another 5 star experience at Blackfin. Fantastic service. Amazing apps and the hogfish and tuna were so delicious it was ridiculous.

Great food, great service, nice atmosphere...what more can you ask for...would visit again when in Key West

I was traveling with a large group of people and 7 of us dined at Blackfin Bistro this past weekend. We were seated outside and had a nice table. Our waiter, Tom G, was knowledgable, friendly and overall a great waiter! He gladly made wine recommendations (within a few different price ranges) and provided input on appetizers and meals. The food was delicious! We had an assortment of appetizers (escargot & steamed musses) & a variety of meals (fish specials; salads; burgers). We were all too full from the prior courses to have any dessert. I'd highly recommend dining at Blackfin Bistro if you have the chance! read more

Went to this restaurant on a Tuesday evening. Made a reservation although it may not have been necessary. Nice place for outdoor dining, with tables nicely spaced out. I ordered the bistro burger with the over-easy egg on top and bacon. I ordered medium rare, as I usually do, with fries. the burger itself was a bit 'tall' for my mouth, so I deconstructed it and ate with fork and knife (Happens to me a lot). I was anxious to have a juicy burger, and was disappointed. The burger itself was lukewarm. The burger had not been cooked correctly....meaning that the burger had been cooked at too high a heat for too short a period of time. So the burger looked done, but when you cut into it it was very underdone. I could have sent it back, but that doesn't always turn out well. Enough of the burger was ok. Fries were good. I like my fries hot and softer, rather than crispy. Hubby got the Waygu burger, medium, and enjoyed it. Overall ok, just watch for you order your burger. read more

Friends and I agree that this was the best food we had in key west during our 5 day stay. The steak was to die for as was the chefs pasta and mahi mahi. We had a tuna tar tar for an appetizer that was delicious and the tiramisu for dessert (if you go, don't skip it). Paired with an awesome New Zealand wine and a chance to try new beers. The service was just as great as the food for an all around perfect dining experience. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. I will definitely be back. read more

We always have a wonderful meal here, sitting in the back patio surrounded by lots trees. Always great service also. Love this place.

Went for dinner during Fantasy Fest. Excellent seafood and pork, good service and fun scenery. A small but good wine list

Don't be fooled by the stuffy interior there's a back outdoor area that is very casual and welcoming. The food was great we had everything from lobster bisque to mahi over black beans w asparagus to key lime tart. read more

Stopped in early to get a reservation for that night. First impression was positive. Food was great. Service was super.

Great food we had the seafood pasta and the blackened Cod with mango salsa and rice. Service attentive. read more

Blackfin Bistro - Romantic setting - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

My wife and I LOVE this place. The food is excellent and so is the service. Looking forward to our next visit.

We made reservations for 7:45 pm and were told that the only available seating for our party of four would be outside because of a large party being seated inside the restaurant. We were fine with that. When we arrived we were actually happy to be sitting outside due to the noise inside the restaurant and it being a very pleasant evening. We started out with the cheese platter which consisted of three types of cheese. A blue cheese, a brie cheese, and what I believe to be some sort of sharp cheddar. There was also fruit, walnuts, and Melba toast. It was very tasty and a light start to the meal. Homemade bread was also provided, which we all enjoyed immensely. After we finished our appetizer is when the problem began. We waited well over an hour for our entrees to arrive. We were never told why there was such a long delay, but instead were periodically told our food should be ready soon. When our meals finally did arrive we were overall very pleased with the quality and the quantity of the meal. Our one friend ordered the Yellow Tuna with rice and Asparagus and her husband ordered the NY Strip with peppercorn sauce. My friend was unprepared for the spiciness of the peppercorn sauce, while his wife was thoroughly content with the Tuna. My wife ordered the Linguine with meat sauce. She ate it until she was about to burst. Mind you, this was after she had already eaten two of the loaves of bread (four slices per loaf). I ordered the pan seared scallops with the orange cream sauce. Luckily, I asked to have the sauce on the side because it was very sweet and would have been to much. I slightly dipped the first two scallops into the sauce and just skipped it all together for the last two. The scallops stood on there own without the sauce. Both fish dishes came with rice and asparagus which was a nice compliment to both dishes. By the time we finished eating our meals it was now past 9:35! We had wanted to order dessert but had to be somewhere by 10:00. We were fearful that had we ordered dessert we would be late for our activity later that evening. Finally, while we were waiting for the check ( which also took longer than it should have), I got up and voiced my displeasure to one of the staff for the exceptionally long wait for our entrees. The staff member apologized and blamed it on the large group on the inside of the restaurant. He said they hadn't planned on such a large group and were under staffed to accommodate them which led to the delay. I have two problems with that. The first was that there weren't any tables added inside the restaurant. So, in my opinion, it wasn't like they increased the capacity of the restaurant to accommodate this group. Secondly, it was a Friday night during the fourth of July weekend. I would think you'd be prepared for a larger customer base than during a normal week. They took ten percent off of the entire bill for our trouble. I explained to the staff that I didn't hold them responsible for the delay and felt they were very courteous and friendly. Up until the delay in getting our meals we were very pleased with our decision. But by the time we were leaving the restaurant we all felt very deflated. It's a shame because I wanted it to make for a great evening and it didn't. read more

Overwhelmed by tourists on duval? Walk into the blackin backyard for dinner and immediately be transported to a serene paradise. An impeccable wine list - if you're a red person the Malbec de clod is a must! The local seafood is amazing - we started off with the yellowfin tuna tartar special followed by the grouper for our main. Don't forget about the Wagyu beef burger. It's decadent so recommend splitting it with something else on the lighter side. Sit back and enjoy your little slice of paradise! read more

Sensational. Some of the better seafood I've had in some time. It's a smaller place but the staff really knows the menu and genuinely take the time to talk you thru it. Great wine list and simply a great meal. read more

We had an awesome dinner here tonight before the Key West Half Marathon. Ordered the ahi and the hogfish ceviche for the table to start and I enjoyed the Mahi for my entree. One of the best Key Lime pies I have ever had to finish it off! read more

We were looking for a great burger and a local told us about this place. Great food and service was excellent!! We ordered the Wagyu burger it was so awesome! It has a special touch with a Port Mayo " purple sauce".... totally yummy! read more

Sometimes, when you visit an island, the locals always say, "this place has the best burger ever!!!!! You have to try it!" When you do end up tasting it, you realize, they are just very limited in the way of burgers on that particular island. Key West is not like that, you either sink or swim in the food world here. So, when I looked up best burgers on the trusty Yelp app ;), they said Blackfin Bistro was the way to go. It did not disappoint. Cooked to perfection, messy and amazing. My hubby got the bleu cheese, egg and bacon. His hands were a mess, it was hot. I got the original, still sooooo good. Came with delightful fries, (almost frittes) and a small salad on the plate. I loved it. Yum read more

This is pretty much what you'll find in Key West usually. Happy, excellent servers and good enough food. Nothing to write home about (at least I'm writing Yelp!). If you're strolling down Duval and want a nice place to grab the stereotypical Key West fare, with a good ambience, you won't go wrong. read more

Burgers were very very good. Small place with good food and service to match. Nothing fancy just what you see is what you get.

Had dinner at the Blackfin one evening in Key West. It's on Duval but a ways down from the hub-bub, so you don't feel like you're in the middle of the drunken bar scene, which is nice. We sat out on the patio, which is off the back, so it's nice and quiet. It's a great space, and though the inside looked lovely as well, I would totally recommend sitting outside. I had the grouper, and it was perfectly done and delicious. It came with asparagus and polenta if I remember right. Along with a bottle of white, it made a really fantastic meal. You can tell they really know how to prepare seafood here. I will definitely go back here when I am back in Key West! read more

Great place on upper Duval. My son had the Yellowfin Tuna Burger and my wife and I had the Blackened Mahi Mahi sandwiches. Both were amazing, generous filet, fresh and perfectly cooked, Bit of mango relish, red onion and tartar sauce on a nice burger bun served with fantastic fries and small balsamic salad. Look out Hungry Tarpon ... these could be the best fish sandwiches in the Keys. I can surmise that dinner here is great. Staff were friendly and efficient and the outside garden was quite nice. Check it out. read more

We were SO disappointed with this place. It seemed so charming on the inside with only 10 or so tables. This was an enormous waste of $150 for dinner and a bottle of wine for two. We have better seafood in Phoenix...in the desert...just saying. The toast for the tuna tartare was beyond stale. They couldn't even get that right. read more

The food is delicious, this is my go to brunch spot! Best eggs benedict and home fries. Awesome back patio. A must try for locals and visitors. read more

What a fantastic surprise! Beautiful garden patio, incredible food & service. Very highly recommend.

Among the very best seared tuna I've ever had...and I've had many! Done to perfection. Tuna grade amazing. Slight hint of charcoal. Light sauce drizzle on plate complimented and didn't overwhelm. Wonderful staff and an atmosphere that was warm and very inviting. Definitely coming back! read more

Yes I am a fan.... Food was very good and presented well. Different fusions of flavors ie: Mahi Mahi with artichoke slivers. One of the two owners Joe who waited on us was a really nice guy from NY. They both had enough of the fast lane and put their knowledge and sweat making this lovely place. They made the bar, tables, wine racks. They did a great cozy place. There is also a nice out side area. If you do stop in.. and I would if I were you... tell they Rory Blane sent you..... read more

The food was great, but my favorite part was the variety in both price and food options. It seems ideal for dining with someone with different preferences. I prefer affordable and simple fare and this was a great option when dining with someone who prefers the opposite. It is great to feel welcome. read more

Between our family, we went three different days to Blackfin for lunch during our recent trip to the Keys. The servers were very attentive and helpful, but not intrusive. We ordered the fresh catch fish sandwich and it was Outrageous!!! We also ordered the goat cheese croquettes (you can skip these, just fried goat cheese), calamari (great!), Conch cakes (I'm not a huge fan of Conch, but these were pretty good. More like a crab cake than a conch fritter), and the gazpacho (DELICIOUS!!). There were a few other items ordered that everyone really enjoyed... I don't think you can go wrong with most of the items on their lunch menu. The prices were also pretty reasonable, particularly given the ambiance and quality of food. They have great outdoor seating in the back. Also fresh squeezed juice for mimosa's. read more

AMAZING!!! It is a definite must in Key West. My fiancé had the Waygu burger which was DELICIOUS and the French fries it was accompanied with were absolutely amazing! I had the snapper which was very tasty but I wasn't too much of a fan of the amount of tarter sauce it had on it but otherwise very good especially if you like tarter sauce. The service was excellent and very friendly. The ambience is small but quaint and intimate. When we return to Key West we will definitely revisit this wonderful restaurant! read more

The power of the reviews brought me here and I was not disappointed. The lobster bisque was good, and the fish sandwich was delicious. Super fresh and tasty. I could tell everything was good at that place. A go to restaurant in Key West. Seatings inside and outside. read more

We live in KW and eat out often.Like twice a day.We planned dinner at another fav restaurant,but,boy,it was packed.Sooooo,where for dinner on a Sunday night,in season. Someone suggested Black Fin and we agreed to give it a try.Duval St was packed,but we found parking adjacent to the front door.We were seated at a small table,but it was OK for the three of us. One of our party had hanger steak.He had to send his meal back because the whipped potatoes were cold.That was handled by the waitress w/o problem. My wife and I both ordered seafood pasta and it was very good.Not 7 Fish good,but very good. Service was tremendous.I'll run up Black Fin on my list in the future. read more

Nice restaurant in Key West. Good food, if a bit pricey for the quality. Great courtyard out back for enjoying the weather. I thought that was the key point of the visit. read more

We stumbled upon Blackfin after leaving the place our hotel suggested because it had lots of warning signs. We were very apprehensive so started out with an appetizer to get things rolling and it was a hit from start. Had a couple of great fish dishes, nice bottle of reasonable wine, great service and ambiance. One of the best meals we had in the Keys. read more

Great experience in the middle of a touristy area. We ended up changing our reservations to later and they were happy to accommodate our group of 8. Service was timely and attentive (constantly refilling our water and wine glasses throughout the meal). Server made recommendations and all were on par. Some ppl in our group were disappointed there was no alcohol (beer and wine only). I would recommend and we will certainly return. One thing to note- it is a small restaurant, and a little loud when busy. read more

We had a very good hamburger and truffle fries. Everything was wonderful and flavorful. We started with a lobster bisque which was awesome with chunks of tender lobster. Will definitely come back again. Our waitress was friendly and great to chat with. read more

Possibly the best dining experience I have had in Key West! I ate the lobster eggs Benedict for brunch and it was so delicious. Not too heavy and the perfect size. They also had 241 mimosas! The service was excellent and very personable. Defiantly a hidden gem! I will be revisiting this restaurant every time I am in Key West! read more

Oh so good and decadent. The escargot was the best I have ever had. Food here very similar to the good eats of San Francisco organic and fresh. read more