I found Fisherman's Cafe after a not-so-great experience at one of the neighboring spots, and I'm glad I did. While waiting to order, I was able to browse the menu and decided on the shrimp and crab wrap with fries. The cashier answered all of my questions about the wrap, which made me feel confident in my choice. The wait wasn't long, especially since everything is made fresh. The fries came out hot and definitely needed a minute to cool down, and the wrap was warm on the outside while the inside stayed cool and fresh. Everything was tasty, and the pickle was a nice touch to round out the meal. Fisherman's is a small restaurant with limited seating, but there are several benches across the walkway where you can sit and enjoy your food while watching the boats and people nearby. A great, laid-back spot with a nice view. read more

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Great iced cortadito and warm friendly service with a smile. Solid breakfast options with a few seats outside. Make sure to make this place a stop while in Key West. ENJOY!! read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

Great spot to walk up and grab some fresh breakfast. The staff was very friendly. The food is cooked fresh. They have some outdoor seating to sit and enjoy your food if you wish (right by the marina and Jimmy Buffets recording studio). read more

Fisherman's Cafe - American Coffee , Breakfast Sandwich on Everything Bagel, Fresh Banana - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

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I came here when we were in Key West and looking for a quick, good seafood place, so I found this place based off Yelp reviews. I ordered the mahi sandwich as I wanted to keep carbs down since it also came with fries. We waited a pretty decent amount of time which I was fine with as it was an obviously small place with only 1 cook, etc but I unfortunately ended up getting the sandwich. I didn't want to wait even longer as I was starving by that point so I just ate it. It was really good, and the fries were great too, so other than that it was good and I'd return. read more

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You can tell a place is good when they know everyone's name that is coming up to the window. I had time for breakfast before my flight so I wanted something now and then something for later. It appeared that most workers nearby came here if not daily, then often. I got a breakfast sandwich with ham, egg, and cheese on Cuban bread. They toasted it perfectly and there was PLENTY of fillings. It was perfect. I got the shrimp po boy but they put it in a wrap for me. Shrimp was great and the sauce was a great balance. This really is an underrated spot! read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Ham egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on Cuban bread - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

Walk up food service in a good heavily foot travelled location. Food is delicious and tasty.

Average crispy fried fish and fries. Extra point for having malt vinegar but we had to go back and ask for it. Seating is very limited and uncomfortable. Someone fell on the uneven concrete while we're there. read more

Sausage, egg, and cheese with the cafe con leche is fire. 2 scoops of sugar is just right. read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Sausage, egg, and cheese is delish. Pairs perfectly with the Café con Leche and soft breeze off the ocean. Highly recommend this gem - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

We ate at Fisherman's Cafe and were not disappointed! We had the grilled Mahi taco special and the fish was plentiful and very well cooked. I highly recommend this little street shop. read more

This little cafe' is as awesome - excellent food. We had the special - a snapper sandwich and mahi mahi tacos. Fresh and delicious! Great spot - Locals suggested this restaurant. Best lunch of our trip! read more

We continue to really enjoy Fisherman's Cafe. The location can't be beat and neither can the fries. Best on Key West for sure. We both had the hoffish sandwgich (one fried and one grilled). Definitely can recommend highly no matter how you get it. Honestly, one is enough to split they are so filling. Skip the coffee unless you like it really sweet. Can't wait to cone back next year. read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Hogfish sandwich with the best view - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

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Good food and good people You know the food is good because all the locals go there. Office staff and boat crews alike. read more

I got the cuban breakfast sandwich with an iced caramel latte and my husband got the buffalo shrimp basket. Both were delicious, service was friendly and food came out very quickly! read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Breakfast sandwich and caramel latte - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

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We ordered a breakfast sandwich and found hair in the other half. When we asked for a refund, the staff gave us attitude. The chef only offered 50% off and said, "You want a refund for half a sandwich you ate?" as if we were at fault--when it was their hair in the food. It's not like we ate it and didn't like it. We've stopped here every year, but this experience will be the last time. The way the lady and gentleman working on 8/17 at 8:00 AM handled the situation was unprofessional and dismissive. Sorry we "inconvenienced" you by finding your hair in our food. read more

Good food. Limited seating. Definitely a favorite if the local ship classics which is a positive.

If you like fish and chips these are the freshest I've ever had. I send everyone there. 100/100 The wraps are fire too. read more

im giving this place a one star rating because I first tried to order bagels and they were completely out at 9 in the morning. I then tried to order egg sandwiches and I couldn't customize them at all they would only serve scrambled eggs when I asked for my eggs fried and the food was mid at best and overpriced don't go here if your in key west. read more

Great little cafe, great food, and iced con letche.....and great people watching. A slice of old key west and our historic seaport. We usually go on Sunday, early afternoon. Gives us flashbacks from when we were tourists here, 35yrs ago. read more

The fries are outstanding! The fish sandwich not so much. For $20 I expected a nice mahi fillet. What I got were fish pieces. The bread, sauce,tomato,and lettuce were great but wear is the fish! The guy running the place didn't seem to care. Such a shame. So many good reviews. Not mine though read more

So delicious!! I love little walk-up places like this when I need a quick bite, but don't want restaurant table service. Fisherman's café is easy you just order at the counter. The seafood options are fantastic, there are several fish sandwich options and fish platters, shrimp and lobster options. I had a blackened mahi sandwich which was absolutely delicious. The sauce on top was so good, and the fillet of fish was thick! My husband had the special coconut lobster roll which was also unique & so delicious!! We will definitely come back here many more times during our stay in Key West. I even signed up for the rewards program :) read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Such delicious walk-up seafood! - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

Amazing outdoor spot for fresh caught fish in Key West. Best to come by foot or bike as it's on a one way street with limited parking. Huge portions! We loved the super crispy sweet potato fries. My blackened fish sandwich was double layered with the catch of the day which was a yellow snapper! Very mild fish, well seasoned and delicious. I would ask for the sauce on the side next time for a to-go order (which is basically all of them, they have no tables) to prevent the bun from getting soggy. Definitely grab a sandwich and go sit on the water to enjoy! Recommend! read more

There is no shortage of great places to grab a bite in Key West, and even a quick lunch did not disappoint when we went to the Fisherman's Cafe. After biking around the island all morning, we wanted something delicious for lunch that we could enjoy outside without a long wait. I pulled out my trusty Yelp app to search for places nearby, and Fisherman's Cafe came up. It checked the boxes of nearby location with outdoor seating, seafood, and fast service. We parked our bikes and headed on over. We placed our orders at the counter by the quaint-looking building (but what isn't quaint in Key West's old town?!) grabbed a seat at one of their high top tables, and waited briefly until our names were called to grab our food. One bite into the fish tacos and I knew I had made a great choice. Flaky grilled whitefish with a citrusy tang and covered in a creamy rémoulade-type sauce to balance out the brightness of the citrus. The fries in the side were the perfect thickness and texture, making the whole meal a satisfactory experience. We ended up going back the next day because we liked it so much. I hope that your visit there is just as enjoyable and your repeat trip is just as satisfying! read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Fish tacos - grilled with a side of fries - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

The fish and chips were light and flavorful, the fries were good. They were quick with the food even though it was cooked to order. The service was good for a food stand and everyone was so nice. I loved it. read more

Good reasonably priced sandwiches. We enjoyed them but they were slightly bland. Overall, I'd get sandwiches from here again.

We chose Fisherman's Cafe based on previous reviews which mentioned having some Gluten Free (GF) options. Admittedly, I misjudged the weathered, physical appearance as I approached, but one bite of the food immediately had me mentally adding this to my list of Key West favorites! We timed our visit perfectly just after the peak lunch time and had the entire place to ourselves with only a few minutes to wait until our food came to our table hot and fresh. Once we began eating, we quickly adapted to the no frills, picnic style dining arrangement. The owner was low key (no pun intended) and soft spoken, but when I mentioned my wife's gluten allergy, he said "that sounds like celiac disease right? My best friend's wife suffers from the same thing." He then went on to list the menu items he could offer without worry, as well as what we should avoid. If you or someone in your dining party has celiac, you know what a relief it is when the person at the grill gets it! We are so thankful to whomever previously mentioned Fisherman's Cafe having GF options. I surprised myself by ordering the pulled pork sandwich rather than the Mahi Mahi tacos, but I was not disappointed with my choice. It came out in a few minutes piping hot and so delicious. The fries were similar to boardwalk type fries served hot and not too hard. My wife had the Island Bowl which she thoroughly enjoyed. Although the selections are limited, you are guaranteed a great meal fresh off the grill at the Fisherman's Cafe. We will be back one day! read more

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This place was delicious!!! I would highly recommend you have food here!! We were sad we discovered this place the last day of our vacation. We ordered a cafe con leche with half sugar. It was made perfectly! For food, we ordered the fish tacos. My husband said they were the best fish tacos he has had on our trip. And we have eaten a lot of fish tacos! I got the Cuban egg and cheese sandwich and added ham. The ham was $3 more but it is a lot of ham! Both of our meals had very generous servings. Hope you enjoy! read more

Super friendly service and delicious food at this little shack on the waterfront. Pro tip: check in for 15% off your check. Fish sandwich: generous fillet of red snapper, charred and aggressively seasoned. It was fresh and delicious. The yucca fries were the cherry on top of this meal - crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. If I have to give a criticism, it would only be that we needed to ask for more of sauce - the drizzle of sauce that came with the sandwich wasn't enough. Note that they close at 5pm, so don't come here for dinner. read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

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We went because of the reviews for the lobster sandwich. It is no longer in the menu. With this double digit inflation I expect it became cost prohibitive I got the two pork tacos. My wife got the blackened fish sandwich. She got French fries and a LOT of them. I had the plantains which were so good with a crunchy outside and caramelized natural sugars. Both entrees were about 17 dollars each. The iced tea had a strong residual taste of coffee. The glasses were small and no refills. There were about six stools you could sit at. No place to wash your hands. While I was there, a lady came up and wanted fresh bread. The counter person said they didn't have any. The lady said the cook told her he would make some. She saw him and asked him. He said they had the fresh bread right here. I don't know why the counter person had to be so rude about it. Any way, my over all vibe for this place was "meh". read more

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This is not fresh local seafood! Fish and chips is cheap frozen fish. Greasy and utterly disgusting.

Loved the food! Personally think Key West in general is overrated, but the food was bomb. A seafood paradise. Anyways, fisherman's cafe was bomb. So glad we made the stop here before we headed out. The fish tacos is a fan favorite, and I do not disagree. Not sure what kind of fish they used that day, but the texture was very interesting - it was a bit chewy (but a good chew). I was pleasantly surprised. You can choose your own side, so we chose fried plantains; loved that they fried them right. Impressed. I didn't eat the el cubano but my partner loved it. He said that he liked that the toast was thin and that all the flavors were complimentary of each other. The guava and sesame toast was good too. Would like more sesame sauce as the guava jam was quite overpowering, but would order again regardless. Will visit again if we go back to key west :) read more

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We both had the Cuban mix sandwich with fries. EXCELLENT! Everything made on site. Will definitely be back

It was love at first sight for me after seeing a picture of their Fish Sandwich on Yelp - we did the drive down the Keys and bee-lined for this place once we found a parking spot and watched a girl nearly kill herself and her boyfriend by smashing their Vespa into a stopped bus. Welcome to Key West, y'all! Stroll right up to the counter and order some of the best food you're going to have on your trip. The Fish Sandwich was served hot and fresh, with delicious yucca fries (you have your choice of sides). Despite the fact that it was hot and humid out, it was one of the best sandwiches I've had this year. Service was friendly and has clearly been doing this for years. In true seaside fashion, we had a leathery-tan mid-50's white dude regaling us with (unsolicited) stories of his Caribbean conquests within 5 minutes of sitting down. If you're looking for a buddy to join you on a Rum Cruise - tickets for which can be purchased 2 seconds from this grub shack - you've found your meeting ground. Enjoy the food, enjoy the sun, enjoy the company. You've arrived. read more

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During our month stay in KW we ordered from Fisherman's Cafe more than any other restaurant. Family favorites include El Cubano Breakfast Sandwich (absolutely delicious!), Blacked Key West Pink Shrimp Club Wrap (messy, but delicious especially when the bacon is crispy), plantains (YUM!), Bucci and Cortado were spectacular! Everything on the menu is available for breakfast and lunch. They close at 5, sadly. So easy to order online and pick up at the counter. A couple of picnic tables outside, but no indoor seating at all. Take it home or find a bench to picnic at nearby. read more

You can taste the freshness of the seafood here! The seating area is small but the blacken shrimp wrap makes stopping here worth it! It was so delicious and perfectly seasoned . We also got the lobster tacos but that I was not a fan of it , the flavor of garlic was not there and it was too chewy for me, not everyone has issues with textures but I do so I didn't end up eating it. read more

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I can't wait to go back here! Parking was a nightmare during busy season. Let's leave it at that. Good luck. A MASSIVE cruise ship pulled in as I was just hangry for lunch. Dodging tourists was not in my menu :/ My advice is to go during off peak time of year. It's a small Shack that pumps out a small menu. I'm all about this. Small menus mean focusing on the dishes you can pump out consistently at great quality. Salud! Conch salad may be the best one I've ever had? The fresh catch fish sandwich, which comes fried, blackened, or grilled (my choice) was one of the best ones I've eaten in Key West? Loved it. The wait was annoying... But it is in the heart of tourist-ville lol Yelp first check-in gets you 15% off.. Why wouldn't you? read more

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I can't tell you how many times my husband and I have passed this place without stopping but today we decided to try it for a late lunch. My husband had the mahi sandwich and I had the crab and shrimp wrap. Both plates came with wonderful crispy fries. The sandwiches were outstanding and very reasonably priced for Key West. This family owned unassuming food stand is a hidden gem. It might have been our first visit but it won't be our last! Try it, you won't be sorry! read more

Interesting fact - they are owned by Furey (water sport boat trip) and do their catering for the day trips. Very little seating, just a few spots in front. It's all outside. Probably not the best spot to visit if you have a hard time getting around (they don't have a bathroom, the seating all high bar type seats, and there is no parking near). I'm extra sensitive to this since my fella is temporarily handicapped. That said, if you can walk to it, it's awesome! It's also great if you are looking for good eats but have limited time. We tried the shrimp wrap, fish sandwich, and conch salad. All were awesome! So was the iced Cuban coffee. We will be back - often! (But prob not until my fella heals back to normal) read more

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Cute little stand up cafe. Me and my husband went here on our last day in Key West and it was pretty delicious, they had tons of fish options the service was good & fast. I had the fish tacos with rice & beans and they were pretty good definitely recommend if you want something good and fast. read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Fish tacos with rice & beans - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

The food was really good, and I'd be giving 5 stars if my experience was based on the food alone. The thing is, the staff that was cooking the food had their masks halfway down or not on at all. I get that we're in Florida, but I also wish the people preparing my food would wear their mask while cooking. Aside from that, the blackened fish tacos were amazing, messy, but amazing. They had great flavor and the sauce was really good. read more

Fisherman's Cafe - Blackened fish tacos - very good - Seafood Near Me - Key West, Florida

A little hidden gem at the wharf. Incredible blackened Mahi Mahi big enough to share and the fries are fabulous too.