Had Jerk flank steak and rice. Generous serving size and cook to order. Great server and awesome experience.

Great laid back, outdoor restaurant right on Duval! We were pleasantly surprised by the food quality considering the touristy location. Key lime pie was more like cheesecake. read more

Jambalaya and salad were tasteless, sandwich was just okay. Server was nice and the rooster/chickens walking around were entertaining, but I wouldn't go back. read more

Overall 3/5 cuz I wouldn't consider returning. I certainly don't hate it but the food in Key West is all pretty great and I'd say this was one of my least favorites. Ambiance: 5/5 cuz it's right on Duval in prime spot- can't beat the people watching here! Food: 3/5. Squad ate the following: *Shrimp Po-Boy: 2.5/5 I thought being down near New Orleans that they would've crushed this one but I didn't like it. Tasted like something I could make at home by baking some breaded shrimp and tossing it on an Walmart bun with tomato and lettuce. I barely wanted to finish it. *Caroline's Famous Fish Sandwich: 3.5/5 Good, not great. *Booze: 4/5 can't complain about the drinks too much, all were fine. read more

Outdoor seating on large patio right off ducal street with large umbrellas with heaters. Good drink selection. Jambalaya, blackened chicken, and Cuban were great. Also recommend Cuban margarita. Unlike many other places blasting loud music we could hear each other talk. read more

Caroline's - Patio area on ducal street - American Near Me - Key West, Florida

Outstanding restaurant and service. If you're gluten-free they are very celiac friendly. The manager came over once we ordered to confirm the gluten-free items my wife wanted and made sure the staff in the back knew strictly that no gluten would touch her food. read more

Caroline's is a great place to grab a bite to eat whether that's for lunch or dinner. We came during lunch so it wasn't all that busy. It's a very cute restaurant and I like its outdoors, but still shaded. I honestly can't remember the name of the item I got, but it was a pork bowl. It had pulled pork, rice, beans, and fried plantains. I didn't like the plantains but overall the meal was great. read more

Caroline's - American Near Me - Key West, Florida

Amazing bartender Cara!! wonderful fish sandwich and conch fritters ..always meet fun people..we have been going for years and have enjoyed it every time..Chefs keep up the good work!! You are appreciated!! read more

We really enjoyed eating here. The blackened chicken was delicious but extremely spicy which I like. They were also able to make a very good vegetarian wrap for my husband which he really enjoyed. The staff was very nice and made sure at all times we had everything we needed. I gave this four out of five stars because it was 90° out and this is out in the open and I really would have preferred a little air conditioning. They also allowed people to feed the birds which kept swarming around me because of this. If you were looking for good food at a decent price with nice stuff I would definitely recommend checking out this restaurant. read more

Came through somewhat by accident, but this place most definitely didn't disappoint. Their tuna filet salad was absolutely perfect and the sesame rub was a great addition. The wings were probably the biggest surprise- definitely wasn't expecting to have some of the best buffalo wings ever. Not only was the meat tender but their sauce was great. There are lots of spots on Duval street, but you're missing out if you don't take a lunch break here. Just try not to feed the baby chickens running around haha read more

Best fish sandwich ever! Nothing fancy about it: fried fish, lettuce, tomato, onion, and tarter sauce on a roll. A large filet, with a thin, light batter that nevertheless managed to remain crunchy, and assertively seasoned, salty and peppery. The tartar sauce was good, probably house-made, and a good balance for the hot sauce on the table which I added (unfortunately, only Tabasco). The filet was the perfect thickness: not too thick and not too thin; I'll guess 3/4". Cooked exactly to perfection: just to the point where it flakes easily but remains juicy and not dry. Good roll, fresh and on the soft side. I asked about the fish. It was something I had never heard of and cannot remember the name but was described as "grouper-like". The wife, who thought she didn't like grouper and is uneasy about undercooked fish, also loved it. So that's two votes for "best fish sandwich ever." French fries were about average. I cannot remember if cole slaw was included, so if it was, I'd have to guess it was average too. Drinks: margaritas of course. I had Key Lime. Fine, but nothing special. Standard liquors and certainly from a mix - not that there's anything wrong with that. I'd prefer a better glass though; not a disposable plastic tumbler. I'm certainly not expecting glassware in an outdoor patio but some kind of festive plasticware would be a nice touch. Key lime pie (which we tried at every opportunity while in the Keys): good but not outstanding. I liked its tangy-ness pronounced limey-ness and it was denser than some: more like a cheesecake than a mousse in texture. The setting was fun: outdoor patio on busy Duval street, shaded by umbrellas and tall trees. And an outdoor bar. So lots of activity to watch while we dined. Definitely worth a visit. read more

The best salads on the island and they deliver which is a huge plus! Great service and right on Duval for some fun people watching.

We've been going to Caroline's for years - never again. There is a new manager there who is a complete jerk and his treatment of us on our anniversary was the worst we've ever had anywhere. Bye Felicia (Caroline). read more

Don't bother going anywhere else. Just go to Caroline's and get the Blackened Chicken Pasta. You'll thank me. I also take donations. You're welcome. read more

Excellent services and good food. Love the shrimps, everything was delicious. We will be back.

They saved the best for last. We just had our final dinner on Key West at Caroline's. Bruschetta starter was a delight. The Snapper was delicious. My husband had the mahi-mahi sandwich. It was good to the last bite. The vegetables were fresh, salad fresh, snapper and mahi fresh. Even the Cajun seasoning was a Chef's mix. They make the Key Lime Pie! It was wonderful to share. Dewey, the waiter was warm, knowledgeable about Key West, and he took good care of us. The owner was a team player checking on tables and picking up dishes, if needed. He was unafraid of getting real time customer feedback.-- Great Experience! Blessings on Caroline's. Found on Duvall Street, this restaurant gives Key West props in being excellent and by delivering delicious dinning. Prices are fair. Atmosphere is warm and comfortable. Don't miss out! Be sure to visit Caroline's. read more

Caroline's - American Near Me - Key West, Florida

Best fish sandwich I've ever had or ever will have in my life. I liked the southwest egg rolls too but it was ALL about the sandwich for me.

the food was OUTSTANDING and the owner/manager was the kindest man i've ever met, service was amazing. cant recommend enough seriously an exceptional experience. good food from good people. read more

This is an amazing please to eat and grab a bite. We came in for lunch today and the wait staff was so nice I knew I had to leave a review. The service was great and the food came at us fast and tasted GREAT. We were dining with out 8month old and I believe the manager maybe owner not sure came and asked us how we were doing then offered some buttered pasta for him! That was so nice and of course my 8montb old who loves food chowed down. The place is kept clean and gets you out of the hot summer eat with large umbrellas, fans, and misters to help you enjoy your meal. I definitely recommend coming here to eat and will definitely be returning. read more

Caroline's is a awesome spot on Duval Street. It is a outdoor restaurant but you would never know your outside with all the fans and misters they have running, it was 90+ with the humidity the day we went and it felt like we were in A/C. We ordered a Cuban sandwich, shrimp quesadilla, conch fritters and fried mahi. Everything was wonderful and the drinks are good too. Our drinks of choice in key west were mojito's. The staff at Caroline's were great too, they just want everyone to have a good meal and have fun. read more

Did they forget the "flavor crystals?" Food and service leaves much to be desired-think fast food quality at five times the price. Outdoor seating and location is nice, if you can get a view of the street. Would just go to the bar and order a beer-not the cocktails in plastic cups-and eat somewhere else! read more

Great atmosphere and good people watching place if you sit by the rail, right on Duval. The jambalaya and Caroline salads were surprisingly good. Peel and eat pink shrimp was just adequately sweet. We would visit here again. read more

I had ordered the peel and eat shrimp (1/4 lb)....it was amazing! Fresh and seasoned. I highly recommend the absolute best fish sandwich I have ever....Caroline's famous fish sandwich. I had arrived at a busy time, the dinner rush. They told me the wait was 35 minutes but they ended up seating me within 10 minutes. Either way....the food is worth the wait. I had also ordered the Tex mex egg roll appetizer which I must say, was not impressive unfortunately. Either way, service was great and I look forward to coming back. read more

Love love love their famous fish burger, HUGE and crunchy! If you stop by here, definitely try this burger, you will not regret it! Also their Boston wrap is amazing, a fusionend taste and very healthy. I got it with shrimp and you can taste the freshness of their shrimp! Price are very reasonable. Definitely will go again! read more

Caroline's - Boston wrap! Yummy! - American Near Me - Key West, Florida

See all

Huge large salads, our table had 3 different ones and they were all delicious! Waiter was very pleasant, service was great! read more

See all

What can I say good food nice outdoor location plenty of people watching along Duval as you eat. Burger to die for along with many other choices you will not be disappointed. Keep Rockin it you are doing it well!!! read more

This place has a beautiful atmosphere right on Duval! Great for people watching. The food and service were outstanding and prices reasonable for Key West! Highly recommend! read more

Caroline's - American Near Me - Key West, Florida

Great atmosphere, great service, and REALLY great food. Personally, I love their jambalaya... the best I've ever tasted. The Key Lime Punch is also tasty! Highly recommend. read more

We visit Key West a lot. We have eaten here many times and enjoyed it. However this time I was very disappointed. I had to use one of my handiwipes to clean the table. The host did do it before we sat down with a single dry napkin. I didn't say anything just cleaned it myself. He must have been annoyed or amused I'm not sure which and said "Covid is over". The food came out plated very sloppy. The lettuce wraps were NOT wrapped. Just a pile of ingredients on top of bib lettuce. The worst part was not even the food the bathrooms were horrifying. I typically only post good reviews since I wouldn't want to negatively impact any business but Caroline's need a real review so they can get back to what they used to be. Very disappointed read more

Wow, the hogfish sandwich was heaven! Cooked the way fish should be, tender and moist. Amazing. The seared ahi tuna was great too, nice fat pieces, great sauce. Not spicy at all. The conch fritters were pretty good and fluffy- if that's what they're supposed to be. Not a lot of experience with that one! Pink lemonade was delish and service was great. I almost went back the next day for another hogfish! read more

This is our usual go to place to eat at least once while we visit Key West. Good food, awesome atmosphere, and overall great restaurant to enjoy your night at. Came with group of 12 and they still accommodated us. Also they are right across from Fat Tuesday, which is my wife's favorite drinking hole. read more

Food was average at best. My husband got fish and I got the wings. I don't recommend the wings at all. Only thing that was good was the rice. Plenty of other good places near there besides this place. read more

Not the highest class dining in Key West. More of an after drinking place to grab some grub.

Really good! We stopped in for the conch fritters and I also ordered the sesame ahi tuna. My daughter ordered the dolphin (mahi-mahi) fingers. The three of us enjoyed a relaxing lunch of conch fritters, tuna, dolphin fingers and iced tea. The appetizers were large enough that we didn't need anything else. Service was good and even though it was blazingly hot, we felt pretty cool under the umbrellas with the fans. read more

Fast & friendly service. Nice to find a well rounded menu, to include salads. I did not care for the spicing on the blackened fish, but the catch was fresh. Wait staff A+. Would go back. read more

Great food and great service. Our son and his friend found Caroline's and have eaten there 2 times before and they loved it. We went late on Thursday 8/05 around 10pm which was perfect because it was not hot outside. The food was fantastic, I had the fettuccine chicken and broccoli, my wife had a fish sandwich, the kids had a burger and the jambalaya. We loved it, I definitely recommend Caroline's. read more

Got the fish sandwich here and wasn't too impressed. Lot of other better places for drinks and food along Duval street.

Great atmosphere for lunch with plenty of outdoor seating and music. We got the fresh shrimp of the day, but honestly it did not taste as fresh as we had hoped. It was a bit clammy, seasoning was okay. The cajun jambalaya was great; plenty of shrimp and chicken. Tomato broth was slightly too salty, but taste is good. Overall, great place for families to eat who just want a hearty meal. read more

Caroline's - Blackened fish of the day - American Near Me - Key West, Florida

See all

The food was so amazing that I ate here twice during my visit! The staff was so attentive, service was excellent and the portions were generous. There was a wide variety of options offered on the menu. I had the shrimp and bacon club - the shrimp was fresh and they did not skimp on the bacon... it was probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! The macon and bacon did not disappoint either. The fried chicken and candied pecans were definitely the highlights of that salad! SOO GOOD!! read more

Caroline's - Shrimp and bacon club! - American Near Me - Key West, Florida

See all

Famous Fish Sandwich was crispy and delicious, burger was thick and juicy, and the key lime pie was delicious. Add in the super friendly waitstaff and it was a winner. read more