Blackfin Bistro

We stumbled across Vino's while wandering Duval Street and ended up visiting twice during our trip…read more The sangria is delicious, especially during happy hour, and there are plenty of wines available by the glass or bottle at reasonable prices. We also shared a meat and cheese board that paired perfectly with the wine. What really made us come back, though, was Sam. She was welcoming, attentive, and just genuinely enjoyable to chat with. The kind of person who makes you feel like you've been coming there for years, even if it's your first visit. This feels like one of those places you could stop into for a glass of wine every afternoon while you're in Key West. Relaxed atmosphere, good wine, good conversation, and no pressure to rush off somewhere else. As an added bonus, Sam helped us secure reservations at Lola's Bistro, which ended up being my favorite meal of the entire trip. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Key West.

Amazing! Perfect porch for people watching. Told staff some items we liked and said surprise us and…read morecharcuterie board was wonderful! I could have eaten my weight in the house chips and hummus. My friend had sangria and said it was good. Would recommend!

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Front door

ViV Wine Bistro

4.5(84 reviews)

0.2 mi

Dinner was incredible last night. With attentive service and…read morelive music. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA++++

This was not even where we were trying to eat tonight. However, it turned out to be a gem. They had…read morelive music . We never waited for anything. This sweet lady in a dress that looks like she just walked out of a vineyard in Italy comes up from behind me and softly asks if I have any questions. And from there, everything just got better and better.

Escargot

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Patio seating, and white wine (something fresh)

Grand Vin

4.5(82 reviews)

0.1 mi

Just visiting town and had to drop in…read more Grand Vin Classic Wine Bar & Shop Host and Bartender - Diana, she provided us amazing service. Helped with picking our wine and cheese selection to compliment with the wine. The deco, was beautiful wooden table and chairs. Such a great feeling being there. They are also fur baby friendly. A must visit.

Cute vibe. Nice wrap around porch with seating/ wine tasting going on during our visit. Friendly…read morestaff.

Great wine selection

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Entrance sign in the evening!

The Roost

4.4(113 reviews)

0.4 mi

This bar is so incredible, we came three times during our trip! It sounds like a dive bar but it's…read moreactually an upscale craft cocktail bar. Loved their porch sipper and the Sazerac. Black manhattan, rosemary gin and tonic, and blowing smoke up your glass were great too. Service was great and loved the decor. Stumbled upon it walking around and saw the menu, and had to check it out.

The Roost is one of those super cool artsy intimate neighborhood pubs that you feel lucky to wander…read moreinto. And it's not only the drink menu with its custom crafted cocktails, wines, beers & ciders that will wow you but the accompanying snacks and bites are just as divine. And bonus, it's not only a bar, but also a liquor store with an awesome selection of wines and spirits. This bar definitely has a locals vibe. It's small , dark and cozy and the small tables with velvet chairs are very welcoming. We loved it so much. We came back for a second night. We tried the Maria Rita, which was a reposado tequila with fresh lemon, lime, hibiscus, and habanero, perfect version of a margarita. We also tried blowing smoke up your glass, this was made with Papa Pilar, dark rum, pineapple, fresh lime, house made basil syrup & tiki bitters. Absolutely fabulous. We also tried their deviled eggs each topped with unique toppings like trout row, bacon, and scallions. They were absolutely fabulous. They also have a great selection of charcuterie, Key nuts which you can order with different flavor, profiles, caviar, olives & peppers. Also, the most generous happy hour I've ever heard of from 12 to 6 PM every day. Don't miss out on this little jewel when in Key West.

The Bar

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Better Than Sex

4.5(1.7k reviews)

0.1 mi

I have a sweet tooth, a tremendous sweet tooth indeed, For…read moreice cream and desserts are the things that I need. I've had dessert in the desert near Area 51, And underground in Antarctica, far from the sun. I've had it in graveyards, beneath moonlight so fair, And even in a dessert restaurant, yes, I've had dessert there! At Better Than Sex, the Fever was mine, And it tasted so splendid, so luscious, divine. I tried one of their special coffees as well, And it was so delicious, I nearly swooned under its spell. But the night's grandest moment, the finest display, Was when our waiter arrived with the desserts on a tray. He looked straight in my eyes as he named each delight, With a confidence both curious and wonderfully bright. My dessert was a huge phallus, impressive and grand, With two giant balls resting beneath it in hand. It was covered in "splooge sauce," a curious sweet stream, A dessert of such drama it belonged in a dream! I truly enjoyed this place and would gladly return If I lived nearby, where the sweet candles burn. They are masters of dessert, of flavor and flair-- A deliciously mischievous treasure tucked away there.

We went to Better Than Sex after eating a full meal at Duffy's right in front, so there wasn't much…read moreroom left in us. But oh man was it amazing. An extremely unique ambience and decoration. But it's not too much or too little. The seating is comfortable and private. Our server was very nice, he checked in at all the right times and was sweet. We only ordered one dessert and it got there promptly. Everything on the menu looked excellent and delicious. We settled on the cookie nookie cake, it was super fresh with many contrasting flavors that made every bite a pleasure. Overall had an amazing time and recommend this place for anything from a late night dessert or a full dessert meal. If we're ever around again, we are definitely going back and trying a lot more than just one dessert.

Cream in my coffee

Red velvet cheesecake

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Moscato, white chocolate rimmed glass

Bruschetta Francesca

4.4(440 reviews)

0.7 mi

Ambience-very nice, soft music in the background. You can hear each other and have normal…read moreconversations. Interesting, cool stuff all around to look at. Servers are terrific! Always smiling and helpful without hovering. Management is always there, making sure you have a wonderful experience. Large menu-whatever you would be looking for in Italian food ,including pizzas. Food- sheer perfection. There's no other way to say it. Everything is fresh, cooked to perfection and as close to authentic Italian as you can get outside of Italy. The eggplant parmigiana is to die for. Paper thin slices, not breaded (truly authentic), in a wonderful sauce. It melts in your mouth. This restaurant will spoil you forever when it comes to having Italian anywhere else. It's just an all around terrific experience. Just Go!!!!

Excellent experience! The bread, the pasta, the wine...all perfection! This is authentic Italian…read more I wish I could give 10 stars! Ryan was a great waiter as well! Very attentive!

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Tiramisu

Santiago's Bodega

4.5(2.8k reviews)

0.3 mi

All is fantastic food and great service‼ Great location off of Duval, east to walk to. Love the…read moreambiance, so Key West

Santiago's Bodega ended up being one of our favorite stops in Key West…read more It's an easy walk from Ridley House, and if we'd discovered it earlier in the trip, we definitely would have gone back more than once. In fact, happy hour is already on the list for our next visit. The sangria was so good that we may have lost track of how many glasses we had. The tapas format made it easy to try a variety of dishes, and everything we ordered was flavorful and well prepared. There wasn't a single plate that made us wish we'd ordered something else. What I liked most was how relaxed everything felt. We took our time, shared dishes, drank sangria, and enjoyed the afternoon without feeling rushed. Next time we're in Key West, Santiago's Bodega will absolutely be getting another visit.

Inside

Roman meatballs with angel hair pasta

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Nine One Five

4.1(977 reviews)

0.0 mi

We chose Nine One Five for my birthday dinner and it ended up being one of our favorite meals of…read morethe trip. We sat on the front porch, which was my favorite place in the restaurant. Great people watching, a relaxed atmosphere, and exactly the kind of setting we were hoping for in Key West. The service was phenomenal from start to finish. The martinis were excellent, and every dish we ordered was a hit. We started with the ahi tuna, which was fresh, light, and the perfect way to start the meal. For dinner I had the fish special over risotto, and my husband had the homemade bolognese. Both were fantastic. It's hard to say which was better because we kept trading bites back and forth. To finish the evening, they surprised me with a pineapple upside down cake for my birthday, complete with a sparkler. It was a fun ending to an already memorable meal. Between the porch seating, the service, the cocktails, and the food, this was one of those dinners that just gets everything right. We'd happily return the next time we're in Key West.

We tried the Happy Hour menu (5-7pm) upstairs at the bar. Everything is priced at $10. It was cozy…read more The food and drinks were well worth the $10 price. Our server was Andre. He was very good and helpful. If you like the flavor of tomatoes, try the Disco Tomato drink. It was very good and light. The Happy Hour menu is a nice touch to an already great restaurant.

Indoors decor

Chef special

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The Cafe

4.5(1.1k reviews)

0.3 mi

For the evening of June 1, 2025. Let me first start off by saying, Door Dash gets ZERO STARS for…read morecustomer service. No showed up to pick up the food and there is no one to take a phone call. They cannot even responsibility on why you want your money back. The waitress who worked there that night tried calling door dash twice because our food was sitting there over an hour. At the same time, I called there twice. She took it upon her self to deliver it to us. She should what GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE they have there. I basically forced her to take the tip I offered. We actually went there the next to offer to pay for the food and they declined it because of door dashes complete failure to pickup and deliver our food. OH BY THE WAY, THE FOOD WAS GREAT!!!! AGAIN ..... I applaud that waitress for what she did for us and for really caring about the customers.

This has to be one of the best meals I have ever eaten in Key West. This mainly vegetarian…read morerestaurant presents a wide variety of very fresh, very tasty dishes from salads, to noodle bowls, to even breakfast. The salad I had was one of the most flavorful salads I've ever had and it was so filling. Their juices are spectacular as well and the vibe is so chill. Will definitely be back in the future and can't wait to try more of their menu!

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Four Flamingos A Richard Blais Key West Kitchen

4.0(53 reviews)

0.8 mi

Fantastic restaurant! Food, service, vibe - incredible I…read moresat on the back deck with an incredible view of the water and boat traffic coming and going. Service was outstanding, constantly checked on and taken care of. The seafood risotto was one of the best and prettiest things I've ever eaten. Lobster, shrimp, and crab meat - what more could you ask for. Overall 11/10

Celebrating my wife's birthday. Originally thought I had made a mistake picking this place bc there…read morewas only one other couple there but so glad that I did. Anna, our chef and server, took such wonderful care of us, and the view of the sunset could not have been better. Tip: lounge by the dock to watch the boats and tarpon. We started w the Royal Flamingo cocktail w the smoke bubble show. That's a must. For dinner, it was the steak and lobster for two and the lobster was perfect. The steak was very good, too. We were so full that we didn't order dessert, but Anna gave us a complimentary key lime tart to take home. And that was excellent. Thank you, Anna, for an outstanding birthday evening.

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Philip A.

8 years ago

We had the opportunity while spending a week in the Keys of eating at many restaurants. Some restaurants were successful at both presentation and preparation but the vast majority basically put a tourist product out, lacking in flavor and substance. Not so at Blackfin, the best kept not so secret bistro on Duval. We received a friendly greeting, were served by an attentive server, enjoyed the dinner drinks, had the best shrimp appetizer that week; fresh, the right size ( not some small token of shrimp served at all but a few places), phenomenal mussels, juicy cooked perfectly, and a snapper plate that was carefully prepared . In the 7 days we stayed in the Keys we went back there for dinner twice. We would not consider doing that to other places. Don't miss it. Say hello to owners Joey, Michael, and host Tommy G. You won't regret it! read more

Justin F.

9 years ago

Best burger in Key West PERIOD!! The black fin bistro burger is off the chain and comes with bacon and a fried egg, fries are ridiculous and comes with some hipster side salad that's dope if your into that kind of shit. I come here every time I'm in Key West and they never let me down, check them out if you haven't already! read more

Joanne H.

14 years ago

Our best meal in Key West! Sit outside and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and extraordinary service. Eat anything because every entree and appetizer is worth the price. For dinner, we especially enjoyed the hogfish and first-rate wine by the glass. We will return here on our next visit to Key West. read more

Key West P.

11 years ago

Mike Castellano is an amazing guy who teaches boxing to kids in the community and happens to be associated to this incredible food establishment. I travel all over the world, and Black Fin is awesome read more

Helen P.

216

8 years ago

THE best French fries EVER! Fresh fish that nearly swims in your mouth (in a good way). Not inexpensive but a good value for the quality of food! When in Key West I never miss eating here. read more

Pam K.

14 years ago

Great patio, great music, great service, great wine. I had a wonderful black bean soup and salad. My friends loved the burgers. I would recommend it highly. read more

Liz H.

7 years ago

Great food, ambiance. Would definitely eat here again. Had the shrimp dish and it was amazing. Reasonably priced for such great food.

Shelby M.

5 years ago

We love coming here! The staff is always super friendly and the food is always AMAZING!! One of my favorite dinner spots by far.

Chris B.

5 years ago

Omg best burger I have ever had!!! Wow, highly recommend!!!!! Great service will be back!! Right off Duval, check it out!!

Anna S.

10 years ago

My husband and I love this place, very friendly staff and food was very good! we would go back when in Key West!!!!

Traci K.

12 years ago

Food was so delicious. Conch cakes are mind blowing. If you are here when they have ceviche you must order !!!!

Tim S.

11 years ago

will always visit when in town. one of my top 6 in key west. 6 nights, 6 restaurants. we do it every october

Dawen H.

167

10 years ago

Had good meal there, cheese plate was right on! My burger turned out great, service was good. Will return.

Chris B.

10 years ago

Stopped in for a late lunch this past weekend and had a fantastic experience. Good food and good service.

Todd N.

3 years ago

It was closed unfortunately, so not great. No warning online either. Oh well, plenty of others that were.

Beth S.

5 years ago

Great wine list. Server was very friendly and open to making recommendations. The specials were great.

Katie W.

261

10 years ago

We all had burgers. Fries were super good and crispy! All around we were all very satisfied!

Chris M.

12 years ago

Everyone was generally happy with their meal, but there's nothing special about the place.

David G.

5 years ago

All I can say is we all enjoyed our dinners and the dessert. Everything was excellent!!!

Jade S.

4 years ago

Fantastic food, and great service. Definitely would go back next time I'm in Key West.

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