While driving to Key West, we stopped at this restaurant. We had spent almost the entire day at Bahia Honda State Park and were absolutely starving. I kept thinking, "till Big Pine Key, I've seen so many waterfront restaurants--so let's just head toward Key West, and if something looks tempting, we'll stop." That's when we spotted Kiki's. The big, bold sign caught my eye, and we took a right turn Parking was easy (lots of space), and the place had that classic tropical vibe--laid back, colorful, and vibing. The restaurant has two floors of dining plus outdoor seating. Near the entrance, there's a small stage for live music and a bunch of bright Adirondack chairs that really add to the chill atmosphere. signs for big cities (like 2000 miles to Quebec, haha) We got our table quickly, and since we were trying to make it to Mallory Square in time for sunset, we let our server know we were in a bit of a rush. Unfortunately, the service wasn't great, and we ended up spending about 55 minutes there, which felt longer than expected given our timing. We ordered: * Mahi Basket: - really good, and my wife loved it. * Snapper Sandwich: with crunchy fries and sauce - solid and satisfying, also great fish Overall, the food was good, the vibe was matching, and the whole setting was really nice--just the service didn't quite match. But honestly, if we hadn't been in a hurry, it probably wouldn't have bothered us. They also have a pier for boat parking, a small gift shop, and air conditioned bathrooms (haha). Nice spot! read more

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Great vibe, live music, and a friendly waitress -- started off strong. Then the kitchen sent me the wrong order (fish sandwich instead of a burger). Couldn't get the server's attention, so I just ate it. When the bill came, I calmly explained and asked for it to be removed -- not to avoid paying, but to acknowledge the mistake. The manager came over visibly annoyed, took zero responsibility, offered no apology, and basically said "you ate it, you pay." Then walked away. This wasn't about the money -- it was about accountability and basic respect. Completely mishandled. It's a shame because the place has a great atmosphere, but with management like that, I won't be back. Plenty of better options in the Keys. read more

Kiki's Sandbar is everything you want in the Keys and more. From the moment you walk in, it has that laid-back, feet-in-the-sand vibe that instantly makes you feel like you're home. The ambience is chill, welcoming, and effortlessly fun -- the kind of place you plan to stop by for one drink and end up staying all night. Huge shoutout to Jill behind the bar -- absolute gem. Friendly, attentive, and makes a killer drink while making everyone feel like a regular. The live music adds the perfect touch, setting the mood without overpowering conversation and really bringing the place to life. On top of all that, the prices are awesome, especially for the Keys. Great drinks, great people, great music, and unbeatable vibes. If you're looking for a true local sandbar experience, Kiki's is a must. Here's the breakdown Location 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Food 5/5 Service 5/5 The foodie ninja shall return read more

Kiki's Sandbar - First time here - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

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Kiki's was ok. The food was decent enough, but the service? Terrible. A family near me had arrived after me, but they still got their orders first. I am quite disappointed in Kiki's, especially since it has such potential. read more

We are vegetarians so we didn't have too many options to choose from. Not a big fan of all the ants crawls on the tables and floors... had to sit with my feet up and it was a little uncomfortable. Only other negative was no inside dining since it's very hot and humid but still a great choice. read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Dine outside with a view of the 1 and the ocean! We loved the chips with goat cheese and the mango habanero sauce! - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

Great food (tuna nachos, fish bites, bang bang shrimp) and amazing views. Service was slow to start but once we had a server (after 20 min wait) we were all set. Kids had a great time playing in the sand, walking the dock and watching the iguanas read more

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Really fun spot to pop in for lunch! We ate here after a pleasant morning spent at nearby Big Pine Key. Lunch options were a little bit limited in the area so we were happy to find Kiki's! We sat on the sprawling back patio, enjoyed sunshine and live music -- with a beautiful view of the water. The menu is straightforward and everything we had was very good. Fresh grilled fish, cocktails, and some fries! All you need for a great beach day lunch. We had a lot of fun, would return! read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

Really good spot with such a fun vibe! The food was super good -- I had the chipotle chicken club sandwich and my boyfriend got the smash burger with fries. Honestly some of the best food we've had recently. The staff was really friendly and service was great too. We sat outside and loved the atmosphere with the live music playing. Definitely a fun place to hang out and we would absolutely come back! read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Outside restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

Ordered the smash burger which was so bad. It was not a smash burger by any means, the burger patties were definitely thin but not by any means "smash". Our waiter kept saying it was so good so 4/5 of us ordered it. It was way too seasoned and I couldn't even finish as I felt sick afterwards. The staff was incredibly friendly and I enjoyed the outdoor ambiance. read more

This place has undergone some changes. With it, the food quality has elevated. I love the tuna nachos. And the outside sandy are is fantastic. Music a lot of nights too! read more

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We stopped at this spot for lunch after spending some time at the beach and everything was great. We went for lunch on a Sunday and it was not busy at all. They do have outdoor sitting downstairs and indoor upstairs. We decided to do indoor. Our servers (one was in training) were great and attentive. My raw oysters tasted fresh and my margarita was strong. I went with the trio platter which had snapper, mahi and shrimp. Everything was perfectly seasoned and fresh. I enjoyed everything we had and I would recommend. read more

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Stopped with my family they have been locals for 40 years, and we really wanted to support this restaurant because the food and the location are both excellent. Unfortunately, we've had the same experience twice--once in May and again in July. On our first visit, one person at our table never received their meal until well over an hour after everyone else had finished eating. We couldn't get more than a round of drinks either time because nobody came back. We decided to give the restaurant another chance, but the exact same thing happened again, this time with two people at our table. We gave up they never ate. On our second visit, we were the only table seated outside when we arrived. By the time we finally gave up waiting for the missing meals, every table around us had been seated, served, eaten, and left. When the restaurant gets busy, the kitchen and service seem unable to keep up. What was most disappointing wasn't just the delay--it was the response. I asked to speak with the manager, hoping they would acknowledge the problem or offer a solution. Instead, I was met with, "What do you like me to do?" When I said I would share my experience online this time , the response was, "One review out of all the reviews won't matter." That attitude was far more disappointing than the long wait. Mistakes happen, especially in busy restaurants, but customer service is defined by how those mistakes are handled. We wanted to support this business, but after two nearly identical experiences and such an indifferent response from management, I can't recommend it until they address both their service issues and their approach to customer concerns. read more

A part of our party went fishing on a charter boat and it docked at this location. The rest of us met them here. This is a nice spot. Nice views of the water. They offer to cook whatever you catch for 18 bucks per pound. They give choices of fried, grilled or blackened. Our party chose blackened. There's nothing like fresh fish. It was very good but also TOOOO salty. I would request lightly blackened next time. They include sides with it and bring it out family style. Very cool experience and everyone was super nice. read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Fresh fish - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

Another great night at Kiki's outside , a great place for the grandsons to play while we wait for food , no music for us as we were between artists , lots of families and dogs outside , amazing drinks including rum colada and rum punch , awesome fish tacos and the tuna nachos are just incredible . Great spot to drive or boat to their dock read more

The bartenders are friendly and make well crafted cocktails. The setting is perfect as it's nestled on the beach. We didn't eat but the food did look good. The only thing not perfect was the sour, almost puke like smell. It's a common smell for bars that are road hard and put away wet. read more

Kiki's Sandbar - The Bar - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

This was a nice place with good drinks, great service and good music. The food was not amazing but was very good

Had dinner on a recommendation. Food was very good- smash burger and seafood mixed grill- very good and cooked perfectly- Bloody Marys were spot on and the band was excellent Going back while we are here but a little later in the evening to get more of the band vibe read more

5 stars I absolutely love Kiki's Sandbar! The atmosphere is unbeatable, with stunning waterfront views and a laid-back island vibe that makes it one of our favorite spots in the Keys. All of the servers are genuinely wonderful -- friendly, attentive, and always make you feel welcome. I have the pleasure of playing live music here every other Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM, but they feature live music every single day during that time, and often have additional entertainment hours too. Definitely check their website for the full music and event schedule -- there's always something going on! As for the food: the wings, smash burger, and tuna nachos are absolute must-tries. Everything is fresh and flavorful. It's also nice to have such a great option a little farther up the Keys -- perfect for locals and visitors alike. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Great stop on our way to Key West. I had a salad with snapper and my husband had the grouper basket. Both dishes were good and the view of the water and the overseas highway was a bonus. It was a nice tiki restaurant and Leeanna took great care of us. Also it's dog friendly! read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

Seat yourself type of place. View is nice and there's a live band. Their mango habanero wings are good! But definitely missing some heat. The smashburger was pretty mid too. Service can take a hot minute if they're slammed. It was MDW so it was but still it was good. I would say it's your average on the water no frills type of restaurant. read more

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Food is good bar food. Clam chowder was spot on. Visited Christmas week. Live music, lighted boat parade. Nice clean restroom facilities. Great attentive staff read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite to eat on our drive to Key West. It's one of many roadside spots to choose from. Plenty of parking at this waterside spot. Service is friendly. We appreciated the table umbrellas to shade us from the sun. They have covered bar with plenty of libations to choose from. Our server recommended the tuna nachos and we obliged. The plate was plentiful, tuna fresh and overall super flavorful. It looks like they offer live music on certain occasions. This place gives the island vibe! read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Fish basket - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

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This place was great. The oysters were cooked perfectly. Not over cooked and hard. Great prices and service. read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Outside - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

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Upon entering wasn't sure where to go to get seated. So I went upstairs and was told to seat myself. We had 7 total, but found a seat right away. The waitress was very nice in explaining that the kitchen was very backed up and we could t order right now. As soon as they opened back up she would get our order in. About 10 min later she came back and took our order, BUT once the food came out we were missing the 2 apps we ordered and my daughter's food. Apparently they ran out of flour tortillas, so then I asked about wonton chips, nope don't have those either. Sadly my daughter didn't get to eat dinner - being a vegetarian at such a young age is rough. The waitress was so sweet though and brought her some crackers. She even offered my daughter some free pie to brighten her face! Overall, I'd come back, but just be aware of the crowds and kitchen scene. read more

Great tiki bar for food, drinks, music, and watching sports! Best tuna nachos in the keys! read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Oysters, peel n eat shrimp, and tuna nachos - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

We had the potato goat cheese " nachos " yummy! Beers were cold great outdoor atmosphere!! Awesome band!! Bartenders super friendly and fun!!' read more

I got so much great food on the 4th of July, it was my first time EVER going to Kiki's after living here for a year and everything was great. Our waitress was extremely nice, and we got to speak with them as if they were longtime friends. Super friendly people and staff and the live music was also very nice. Definitely come here when you pass by the keys!! read more

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We stopped on our way to key west and it was a great choice. We went a little overboard on food but everything was so good. The only thing was I wanted smaller raw oysters so I did ask before ordering and they came out larger than I expected but Cheryl also noticed as well and asked if that was ok which I appreciated. The coconut shrimp is the best coconut shrimp I've had but the real star is the famous nachos. Definitely give them a try. I mean truly everything we had was delicious and we ordered most of the appetizers menu so can't go wrong there. The view with the outdoor seating is fantastic and the drinks are really nice too. We loved our time at Kiki's! read more

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Stopped for a few appetizers and drinks on our way up to Marathon. Walked in to a super friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Loved the decor and the views - and the sandy floor gave it that "beachy" vibe. We ordered the Key Lime mojito and Key Lime punch. Both were good - but came after our appetizers were served which was a little bit of a bummer. Ordered the grouper app - which was delicious. Lightly breaded so not too heavy. Dipping sauce was a tartar which was average. The Kaboom shrimp was delicious - good amount of sauce, and not too spicy. I also ordered a cup of lobster bisque which was good - but sort of "thin" for a base without any lobster pieces. But the flavor was great. We'd be back - we came right before the dinner crowd, so it's a popular place! read more

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Waterside location that has live music and good quality food/service. I tried the Fried Grouper Rueben, Calamari & of course the key lime pie to go with my Key Lime Mojito! Delicious! read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Fried Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

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The food is excellent and the vibe is really fun! The shrimp tacos and ahi nachos were great and the grilled cheese for our kids was the best grilled cheese sandwich they've ever had and was served on a beach toy the kids used to look for things in the tide pools later on. Highly recommend! read more

This place just does not disappoint! Always great service and always great food! One of the oldest Florida vibes that we have found! We will patronize this business over and over because of the great hospitality! read more

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The food is amazing I recommend the tuna nachos there so good and the waiters are so friendly and kind and very patient to I was very pleased with how clean the beach was and the crystal clear water off their dock 100% coming back! read more

We loved Kiki's. Beautiful outdoor seating, tons of space. We went on a Saturday night and they had live music. Drinks were good, food was good, service was fantastic. 0 complaints. read more

Waited, and waited, and left. We sat there being ignored by staff, and got zero service. Zero stars for nothing.

Nice place - great outdoor seating- food was very good- waitress was helpful - had great suggestions

Great service and location. I always enjoy the live music. Good drink selection good food. The tuna nachos are the bomb. Nice portions of fresh fish. They will also cook your catch. read more

We loved it so much we came back for a second night! Sat upstairs and outside. Nice and cool inside after a hot day. The servers we had were both amazing! The conch fritters were great, the grouper both nights was tasty. Kids loved the shrimp and chicken both nights. The kitchen and table servers are awesome to watch. It's impressive how busy they are and how the orders roll out! read more

Alright, here's what I think after visiting Kikis 3 times. Every time, the service was so slow. The kitchen gets backed up easily and the servers seem overloaded with a ton of tables. However, the ambiance is one of my favorites in the middle keys, and the live music is always amazing. Nothing feels better than a drink in hand, toes in the sand, with a beautiful water view, while listening to live Caribbean music. Kiki's always feels like vacation, which is why I love it here. Also, the food is pretty good, the tuna nachos are actually really delicious. So, come for the vibes, the atmosphere, and the drinks, but don't be in a rush, and you'll love Kiki's too! read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida

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This walk up Oceanside bar is perfect. It has excellent food and drinks. Nice variety of happy hour options. Music and stage area is laid out really well. Highly recommend it. read more

Kiki's Sandbar - Good friends, enjoying happy hour - Seafood Near Me - Little Torch Key, Florida