We've been to Key West and have eaten at Blue Heaven so when I read reviews of this place I thought…read moreit seemed like it could have a similar vibe. We got there early morning and there was only one other couple there. We walked around to check out the place before we made our way to the counter to order. They were busy cleaning tables and getting everything ready outside. It was fun to walk around the almost jungle like atmosphere. A couple chickens were walking around too. They have fun tic tac toe boards as several of the tables that can entertain you while you wait for your food to be delivered. We ordered and found a seat at a large table in the back section near the restroom. None of us were certain what we were ordering but I think everyone was pleasantly surprised when it was delivered to our table. I had two baked eggs with chorizo and mozzarella, a hashbrown and a slice of their "famous" coco bread. The eggs were served in two individual foil tins and were delicious. It was almost like a poached egg. You get your choice of two toppings from several options. The bread comes toasted. It wasn't bad but I didn't think it was anything overly special. The hasbrown was almost baked like a casserole and it was a great accompaniment for the eggs. My friend ordered their mango pancakes and she loved it. My husband also ordered a breakfast with a bit of everything and it had a pancake too. He said it was his favorite thing. It also looks like it was baked in a tin and the turned out. It's super thick and very cake like looking. They both said it was light and delicious. Everyone that got the bacon including myself enjoyed it. When I was trying to pick between the sausage or bacon option the gal taking my order said both were good but that they cut their own bacon so I had to try it. It definitely wasn't your typical breakfast bacon! Everyone enjoyed their food and some of us even had some leftovers to bring home for the next day. The beauty of that was the food is served in a to go container so taking it home was effortless. We would definitely come back. I'd like to try some of the trucks in the back at lunch for the fish tacos. Maybe next time.

On our drive down to key west stumbled upon this place…read more It is very old Florida with outside seating and lots to chickens but a charming spot nonetheless. I got the shrimp bowl and my husband got the tacos. Both were super flavorful and delicious!

I always take my boat up to burdines and get me some grub after a long day on the water fishing or…read moresnorkeling one of my favorite spots 5 stars

This place used to be a staple to visit. I am officially crossing it off my places to visit. Too…read more many options. Sandwiches are all a carte. Mahi sandwiches over cooked and tasteless. Server didn't check in with us we had to flag him down while he was texting for water refills. My kid loved the quesadilla. Not like the old days.

What an amazing experience! From the service to the bread ... all of the food was amazing! The tuna…read moreappetizer was fabulous and the bang bang shrimp was the closest to perfect that we have ever had. Hope to come back one day! Can't beat happy hour prices... go try it you won't be disappointed!

We visited several restaurants while we were in the Keys, and this ended up being our favorite…read moreoverall. It wasn't the best meal we've ever had, but it was definitely the best food we had during our trip. Our favorites were the conch fritters, which were delicious, and the Angus cheeseburger, which was honestly the best thing we ordered. The mussels were also excellent and full of flavor. The shrimp ceviche was decent, but it could have used a little more seasoning, citrus, or zest. It felt a bit dry and didn't have the bright, fresh flavor I was expecting. The seafood platter was the biggest disappointment, especially considering the price. The mahi was under seasoned, and the texture wasn't enjoyable. The crab cakes had a fishy taste, and while the scallops were just okay, the shrimp was actually very good. The sweet potato side was delicious, but overall the platter didn't feel like a good value for what was served. Overall, despite a few misses, this was still the best dining experience we had in the Keys. The service was good, and there were enough standout dishes that we'd come back. I'd recommend sticking with the conch fritters, mussels, Angus cheeseburger, and shrimp.

Sometimes you have to do a double take when something captures you. Greatness sometimes is hard to…read morefind. So I circled back to South of the Seven was still delivering the goods. Well, the answer is Hell yeah! (Steve Austin voice). The down home charm feeling from the staff is true warmth. What I think Keys hospitality should be! We had cocktails that were beautifully crafted. To start there was an amuse bouche of a smooth creamy bisque. Followed by duck wings and crispy fish collars! Yes I came back to them for a 2nd look. For awhile I kept seeing a special offering on the menu. When I would call to inquire, it was no longer available. Well, guess what was on the men? The Kan Kan Chop!!! Let me tell you. This beautifully sculpted cut of pork includes the rib, the chop and the belly!!!! 2 people carried it out on a board! I admired it in amazement. They asked if I was sharing it? Uh, no. Accompanied by super soft bao buns, Jasmine rice and hoisin it was worth the wait. Chloe was excellent at helping to select items to make for a wonderful dining experience! The steaks were seasoned and cooked perfectly. Do not be fooled by the looks of this place! Pull up, pull in and enjoy. You'll thank me later

South of the Seven is hands down one of my favorite spots! The food is absolutely amazing--fresh,…read moreflavorful, and consistently top-notch every single time. You can truly taste the care and quality that goes into every dish. But what really makes this place special is the owners and customer service. They are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely care about their customers. You feel appreciated from the moment you walk in, and that kind of hospitality is hard to find. Amazing food, great vibes, and even better people. If you have not been yet, you are seriously missing out. Highly recommend!

Good food and nice restaurant. Servers look like mermaids. It's not typical food, exotic.read more

Thirsty Mermaid was such a great find in Key West. The seafood was incredibly fresh, beautifully…read moreprepared, and everything we ordered had great flavor. We started with the raw bar and absolutely loved the oysters, clams, and ceviche. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. The shrimp dish was another standout -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and presented beautifully. We finished with dessert, which was the perfect ending to the meal. BEST KEY LIME PIE ! we had so far in key west! worth trying. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun while still feeling like you're getting a quality dining experience. Service was friendly and attentive, and the menu has a great variety without feeling overwhelming. If you're in Key West and love fresh seafood, oysters, ceviche, and creative dishes, Thirsty Mermaid is definitely worth a stop. We would absolutely come back on our next trip!

We ate here multiple times while staying at Isla Bella. The restaurant itself is beautiful and it's…read morereally nice to eat in the outdoor section overlooking the water. We had breakfast here three times and dinner here once. I'd say worth it for breakfast but probably not for dinner. Breakfast was always great! Super attentive service with coming around to refill your coffee. The food was always delicious. I loved the French toast. My kids always liked their breakfast as well and the kids portions were pretty big. The junior pancakes come with three good sized pancakes. Now onto dinner, the free starter bread they bring out was great. We had the lump crab cake to start which was pretty good, not amazing but decent. For my entree, I had the wagyu ravioli. The portion was tiny. It really did not taste like it had Wagyu in it at all. I didn't like the sauce either. Honestly, I felt like the dish literally tasted exactly like the chef boyardee ravioli my kids sometimes eat. The roll it came with also seemed like the kind you can buy at the grocery store in the freezer section. All of this is kind of insane when you are charging $50 for this dish. Service was still good at dinner but I felt the food was mediocre for the prices they were charging. So overall, I'd recommend Mahina more for breakfast than for dinner.

Our dinner at Mahina was, unfortunately, a very disappointing two-star experience…read more From the moment we arrived, the restaurant felt much more casual than the website and photos suggested. We waited at an unattended host stand while maybe five (?) employees walked by and told us someone would be with us shortly, yet no one actually helped us until other guests began lining up behind us. I had a reservation and when we got there requested an outdoor table, I was told the patio was fully booked and we could move outside if there were no-shows. However, numerous set outdoor tables remained empty throughout our entire meal, making that explanation frustrating. After being seated, we ordered drinks and were told the smoker for the smoked Old Fashioned was broken. If a signature cocktail is featured on the menu, I would expect a backup option when equipment isn't working. There is also a disconnect between Mahina's branding and its menu. The restaurant markets itself as Polynesian-inspired. Instead, the menu is overwhelmingly American and contemporary, with only a few tropical ingredients or loosely Hawaiian-inspired dishes. Beyond ahi poke and touches of pineapple or guava, the menu is dominated by items like flatbreads, fried ravioli, calamari, burgers, steaks, and crab cakes. The restaurant also felt unfinished and somewhat disorganized. The beautiful pizza oven featured in promotional photos appeared closed off and was seemingly being used as a storage or service area. Staff were constantly rushing around and at one point the kitchen door flew open behind us and there was some type of collision between staff. Individually these aren't major issues, but together they detracted from what should have been an calm ambiance and relaxed dining experience. Our server was pleasant but largely absent after taking our order. My husband finished his drink without ever being offered another, and our food took an unusually long time to arrive. We watched six tables seated after us receive their meals first. When I asked about the delay, I was initially told our food would be right out, only to wait several more minutes before being told it was still being prepared. I think our food was definitely forgotten about until we asked. The food itself was good, but at $60-$70 for many entrées and well over $100 per person for dinner, I expected a far more polished experience. Those prices are comparable to restaurants at The Breakers Palm Beach, where the service, atmosphere, and overall experience are on an entirely different level. We ordered the crab cake and the bison burger with truffle fries. Both were enjoyable, but our first impressions influenced our choices. We would have ordered more expensive entrées, but after the arrival experience and service, we didn't feel confident they would justify the cost. I was also surprised that the $35 bison burger is actually a blend of bison and other meats. On the menu, "wagyu" is misspelled, so also wasn't going to order that. Just a lot of little things that contributed to an underwhelming experience. The little things matter, especially at that price point. When we expressed our frustration with out experience, we asked for our dessert to be comped. The Key Lime Pie slice was tiny and is listed on the menu for $15. Crazy. At the end of the night, they discounted our check as well which was appreciated. I think if we were seated outside, our experience would have been really different. We would have been much more relaxed and probably wouldn't have noticed a lot of the small things, but sitting inside felt stressful and very drawn out due to the environment and our extended wait for our food. If we were watching the sunset maybe the wait wouldn't have felt so long. Overall, Mahina did not deliver the elevated dining experience we expected. The food was enjoyable and our server was kind, but the disorganized atmosphere, inconsistent service, long wait times, and premium pricing left us disappointed.

Kaya has great Key West Vibes. We brought fish we caught that day on a charter trip and the chef…read moreprepared it for us 3 different ways. The dishes were amazing and delicious. To top it off, we had the most amazing server. Renata so friendly and very knowledgeable about the food and entertainment available at Kaya. Next time we are in Key West we will return and hope Renata will be there to serve and entertain us with her stories and hospitality.

We had such a great experience at Kaya! We brought in our fresh-caught mahi mahi for their…read morehook-and-cook, and they turned it into an incredible three-course meal for only $20 per person. Everything was flavorful and beautifully prepared--a really fun way to enjoy our catch. William, our server, was fantastic and truly added to the experience. He was attentive and thorough, explained everything, answered all of our questions, and even brought us a magazine to show us a review featuring the dish we were having. That extra attention made the evening feel special. Great food, an awesome hook-and-cook experience, and exceptional service from William. We would absolutely recommend Kaya!

This is my favorite restaurant in Islamorada! The food is good, affordable, and vegan-friendly, and…read morethe staff are super kind! It's a great place to go if you don't want seafood (nothing wrong with their seafood, though).

Had the carnitas burrito with everything. The carnitas tasted good and it was reasonably priced…read more The burritos here are not big, and I think for many guys it would be small. Service was friendly.

Our family just had appetizers and they were amazing! The edamame and the fish dip was the best…read morewe'd ever had!

My wife gave the Escargot 4*, I gave it 3*. Mashed potatoes,…read more5* Duck, 3.5* Service, 3* Bananas Foster, 3*

Really nice spot with friendly people working!…read more Was a nice break from the fried and breaded food we've been eating in Key West. The spicy tuna was delicious. My friends enjoyed the chicken and steak as well - perfect for non fish eaters! The portions are very large and can easily be split between two people. Pro tip, the boba tea is delicious! Ask for a little less sugar as they are very sweet.

This poke spot was a standout. The portions are generous--especially for this area where it's been…read morehard to find places that don't skimp on the fish. Their tuna is incredibly fresh, and you can really taste the quality. We ended up coming back three days in a row because it was that good. They're consistent with their portions, which makes a big difference. The place is clean, well-kept, and the staff does a great job taking care of their guests. Definitely one of the better poke experiences around.