A beautiful place, intimate dinning, our family favorite too, Great food, well-prepared, Waiters that are knowledgeable and nice, a stylish local favorite. We love to come for birthday meals... But other good excuses work (starving hungry, need protein, anniversary etc.) read more

We were really looking forward to trying this restaurant, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing from start to finish. The online waitlist initially estimated a 60-75 minute wait, not an issue, had a cocktail upstairs and really wnjoyed ourselves. When we checked in, we were told we were next eventhough thebonline portal told us to come. After waiting another 15 minutes, we were told our table was just being cleaned and to wait where we were. A few minutes later, another employee told us we had to move because a different party was holding the door open, so we ended up standing behind the bar with our backs against the wall. It just felt awkward and disorganized. When we were finally seated in the back room, we thought it would be nice since it was quieter, but it was extremely hot. I'm usually the person who is always cold, yet I was sweating through dinner. Service also left a lot to be desired. The food runner handed our hot dinner plates directly to us instead of placing them on the table. I was sitting at the opposite end of the table from him, so I had to reach out and take a hot plate. I even asked if it was hot, and he still practically dropped it into my hands. I had burned my fingers earlier that day, so it hurt!!.. but it was that or drop my pasta!? Our server also repeatedly reached across guests' faces to clear plates instead of walking around the table. At one point my sister didn't even realize she was there until an arm reached in front of her, which was awkward. To make matters worse, two of our dinners arrived about seven minutes before the remaining meals, so part of our table was left waiting while the others' food got cold. We asked for grated Parmesan for our two PASTA dishes. No one mentioned there would be a charge. It took another six minutes to arrive, and when the bill came we discovered we had been charged $2 per serving. We asked for two servings, but three were brought to the table--and we were charged for all three. Six minutes may not sound like much, but after already waiting for the rest of the meals, another delay while watching our server take new tables' orders instead of bringing the cheese felt frustrating. To end on a positive note, three of the meals were good. My mother-in-law really enjoyed the grilled wahoo, my husband liked the BBQ mac and cheese, and my sister liked the fried artichoke. Overall, it wasn't one major issue--it was a series of small service problems that added up and made for a disappointing experience. We hope this feedback helps improve the experience for future guests. read more

Square Grouper Bar & Grill - Receipt- note $44 for pasta - Seafood Near Me - Cudjoe Key, Florida

Let me say that I LOVE the other joint in Islamorada we have been to both places multiple times. Last night was a bit of a staycation and we thought we would go down to the original. We got the Cobia bites buffalo shrimp and main was the almond grouper( I just wanted grouper but I guess this was the only way to have it. Cobia and buffalo shrimp were good. The grouper on the other hand was very sweet super sweet. I was not happy with the grouper and at $55 bucks was more than disappointed. The worst part is when we were driving back my stomach started to feel unwell. When we got back to the hotel I threw up EVERYTHING. I was then woken up in the middle of the night with it coming from the other side. Idk what is going on down south but we will not be going back to that one again. Very disappointed read more

Saturday Date Night!! Carol and I split an absolutely delicious stuffed Lobster dinner along with a coconut shrimp appetizer at The Square Grouper Bar and Grill this evening. Just a short ebike ride from our Venture Out site the restaurant opens for dinner at 5PM. They offer daily dinner specials with a sizable beer and wine list. While we had no room for dessert....rumor has it that their bread pudding is pretty decadent!! Highly recommended!! read more

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We had a really nice dinner here, and Shannon was our server -- she was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything went smoothly. We shared the Shrimp Fritters special with cilantro lime dipping sauce ($21), which were crisp and flavorful, and also split a Caesar salad ($15). The house-made croutons were absolutely fabulous and made the salad stand out. For mains, I had the Yellowtail Snapper ($44), blackened, with jasmine rice and fresh green beans. The flavors were excellent, though the portion was smaller than expected. My wife had the Yellowtail Snapper Piccata style, and while it was prepared beautifully, her portion was noticeably larger than mine. Almost made us think they missed a filet? Overall, the food was fresh and well-prepared, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. The only drawback was the inconsistency in portions, which kept me from giving a full 5 stars. read more

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Okay, first the food is always loved and solid at SG. Years of consistency, Love that. Unfortunately i had an annoying experience yesterday at SG in the middle keys. Not only did we only see our server one time to take our order, but he never brought our drinks, we had to ask two other people and finally got them 2/3 of the way through the meal. We needed a couple of other items and had to flag anyone down to help us. I wanted a dessert, but there was no place to order since no one tended to us. I call it a, " choppy" meal because nothing flowed. I know SG just returned from the month-long closure, maybe they are still on sleep mode? They will get it together again, I was just the guinea pig. read more

Anthony our server was great. Very chill but super helpful in guiding us when we asked what he would eat on the menu. I got the grouper sandwich fried and added a slice of cheese which made it extra yummy. The sweet potato fries were also great along with the dipping sauce. Zero complaints at all about this experience. Food for everyone in my party was good. We also had the smoked fish dip as a starter and that was surprisingly simple and delicious served with chopped jalapeño, red onion and tomato and delicious little seedy crackers. We had a very enjoyable experience and had zero complaints. read more

Square Grouper Bar & Grill - Fried grouper sandwich and sweet potato fries - Seafood Near Me - Cudjoe Key, Florida

We stopped by the original location and were thrilled. My husband had the yahoo and I had the square grouper. No complaints that is for sure. The fish was fresh and delicious, served with fries and cole slaw. The waitress Jenny was incredible very attentive. Everything was so good that we went again although we were staying in Florida City the ride was worth it. Second time I had the square grouper again and my husband had the shrimp platter. Yummy!!! The shortbread cookies for dessert hit the spot It is great to see a restaurant that has it all -- great food, great service and great ambiance YUMMY!!!!!!!! read more

I noticed this restaurant while crossing over Cudjoe Key on our way down to Key West - I had no idea when we'd be returning to our campground on Grassy Key or if we've grab a bite to eat before departing Key West, well as luck would have it we decided to wait and give the Square Grouper Bar and Grill a try. Once we arrived I noticed the daily special was "meatloaf" no no no way was I choosing this no matter how delicious it could be - without seeing a menu I had already decided I was eating grouper and probably blackened whether that would be served on a bun or a plate. We walked in and wow it was not what we expected by the look of the exterior, this place is beautiful and somewhat classy inside and I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the outside but the inside will blow you away. We were seated without a wait and greeted by Jenny who is definitely the face of this business today. She is so attentive and explains everything so if you have a question ask, she not only knows the menu she knows the dishes - we both ordered blackened grouper sandwiches with fries and coleslaw with their homemade tartar sauce on the side. I wanted unsweetened ice tea and she informed me their tea is passion tea so I decided on a Dr.Pepper which she served already poured in a glass of ice after asking if that was okay. The food was absolutely delicious the fish was cooked perfectly served on a nice bun with thin crispy onion rings piled on top of the fish - I ate these as a side, they are so good as are the unique fries and the tartar sauce is to die for. The service is beyond outstanding and the prices are reasonable and a great value, I did peek at a few other dishes from the kitchen and they all looked equally delicious, I don't think you can make a bad choice here - after one bite of the grouper I was convinced if it's on the menu or special board you're in for a real treat - including the meatloaf... read more

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The prices, the food for what you pay isn't that great. Was t impressed the last time we were there.

I've been trying to stop and eat here since 2021, I always missed when they were open! I finally got the chance right before new years to stop as I was heading out of key west. I sat at the bar, the bartender was friendly made some recommendations and of course I got the grouper sandwich, sautéed. He recommend fried as his fav way to have it but sautéed was second best. I was in and out in about 30-45 mins, it was starting to get busy, so I hit it at the right time. It's nicer on the inside then I expected and I'd for sure make a point to stop Again. read more

Square Grouper Bar & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Cudjoe Key, Florida

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The food was fantastic ,bartenders service was exceptional . The vibe was super cool. Local bar serving local brews and fares . We will be back to the square grouper. Hands down you have to stop by for a visit . read more

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I have been to Their sister restaurant and loved it.i have been to a place with the identical name In Jupiter fla and enjoyed it.i was shocked to be so disappointed with this place. We had coconut shrimp and tuna/avocado egg rolls A's appetizers. The shrimp were ok .when eating the other App,I could not find any tuna. It was like fried avocado in pasta shell.sooo disgusting. The blackened wahoo was very good ,but a bit on the tiny side. For 2 diners who did not. Have any alcohol ,we were shocked when we found out Thanh bill Including tip was Over 180$. Wow! I would look for another place . read more

They had Wahoo which is one of my favorite fish to order. I wish I had ordered it grilled (well, I did), then I changed it to fried. It was still very good, but a little on the crispy side. My husband had the conch chowder, very spicy, but very delicious. He also had the fish dip, which was very good. Service was quick. We were traveling to Key West and finally got to the restaurant at 2:23pm. The host said we had to order quickly as the kitchen was closing at 2:30 in order to prepare for dinner. The fish tank was a nice addition to the feel of authenticity that is was mainly a seafood restaurant. We enjoyed it very much. The key lime tartar sauce is a nice addition to any fish. read more

Square Grouper Bar & Grill - Fried wahoo, excellent French fries tarter and coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Cudjoe Key, Florida

This is my favorite restaurant ever! The food is always amazing and I am very picky. The staff is friendly and professional. The owner Lynn Bell keeps a watchful eye on everything. I mean everything!!! There is great attention paid to every detail from the decor, staff and every one of the delicious meals. I have seen this amazing woman flourish over a period of twenty years. Meals change every year and she never, Never disappoints. Every dish is a delight! I love this place! read more

Square Grouper Bar & Grill - A simple burger becomes epic in this restaurant. - Seafood Near Me - Cudjoe Key, Florida

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I literally had the best meal of my life here. The grouper was the best I've ever had. I can't wait to go back to the keys for this restaurant. read more

After a four hour drive from Boca towards key west, we were looking for an interesting roadside seafood joint to hit for dinner before getting to key west. Reviews guided us here and it did not disappoint. After about a 30 minute wait, we enjoyed the fried mozzarella appetizer, dinner salads, fish of the day (mahi, grouper) and fish stew. I had the small fish stew portion and it was plenty, so the larger size can feed 2 people - plus the red curry sauce was delicious. It's a good stop on your way to key west. read more

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While a large group of my family and friends were visiting the Florida Keys for a week, we enjoyed the Square Grouper so much we went twice! It may have had something to do with being the closest restaurant to our VRBO. It was also very easy to get on the waitlist online before even showing up to the restaurant. They were quite adept at handling our large party of 9 during both visits. With the majority of the group being older, we preferred when we were seated in the dining room as opposed to when we were in the bar area. The bar area was much louder, so it wasn't as easy for everyone to converse and enjoy each other's company. However, the food was so good it didn't bother us that much. Our group was a big fan of the Square Grouper Seafood Stew so much so that some of our group ordered it both times that we came to the restaurant! It was delightfully creamy with just the right amount of kick. It comes in two sizes, but the small was the perfect portion for one person especially when we supplemented with a few appetizers. For appetizers we enjoyed the flash fried conch and the fried calamari. Both were deliciously light and crispy in their own regard, but the ponzu and wasabi drizzle on the conch was so tasty it had one of our group literally licking the plate. On the second visit I ordered the pasta bowl with spaghetti squash and local fish. In the description it mentioned a pesto sauce, but I was a little disappointed it didn't come across as flavorful as I would have liked. If you have a large group on Cudjoe Key, look no further than the Square Grouper for your dining needs! read more

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On our way to Key West we stopped for lunch at Square Grouper. Their restaurant in Islamorada was closed on Tuesdays so we visited the Cudjoe key location. The restaurant was busy at the lunch hour yet the place was clean and service was attentive. A specials chalk board showed the fresh daily fish available. Mahi and Tile fish were available on our visit. My brother had fish tacos with grilled Mahi. Two nice sized tacos came with fries or a side salad. He said the tacos were great. I had a salad with blacked Mahi added on top. It was delicious and cooked perfectly. Fresh fish tastes so good! This place serves really fresh seafood. My nephew ordered a chicken sandwich. He never varies from chicken. Even in a great seafood town like here. He said it was so much better than the chicken he had on South Beach. Square Grouper is a wonderful restaurant with really fresh fish. Even the chicken expert thought the place was the best! read more

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Delicious food and great specials to chose from. The waiters/waitresses are some of the best in the keys. Nice date night setting and beautiful dining room. read more

My family had lunch at the Square Grouper and we had a great time. The service was great, food was delicious, and the atmosphere was nice. Definitely recommend! read more

Simply beautiful inside very elegant in the menu is fabulous... We tried the Ahi tuna salad and we tried the seared scallop salad with cashews. It was fabulous. Service was great and so is the key line. Highly recommend this place. Don't let all the funny drug references turn you off. It's pretty classy inside very nice. read more

Went to this restaurant in Islamorada for dinner and loved it so much.- we had to try this location on our way to the Key West airport! We didn't order much, but started with the tuna appetizer which was sooo good. Loved the peanut sauce it was in and was just enough to give it good flavor! My husband and I split the Philly cheesesteak after seeing online recommendations and it didn't disappoint! Was so tender and fresh!! My daughter ordered the blackened chicken kid's meal and the chicken was incredibly tender. Can't wait to go back next time we are in town! read more

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So this place was recommended highly. It was OK, but overrated IMO. All inside seating with no views. You could be anywhere. Prices are among the highest we've seen in the Keys. I had a salad with the blackened grouper added. The fish was very good, but the portion was pretty small. Wife had the coconut shrimp, which were large. She enjoyed them. Server was attentive, and did a good job balancing multiple tables. read more

Wow didn't expect it to be so busy on a Thursday at 5:15 but then we found out why ! We went upstairs to the lounge and hit happy hour , 5 dollar stone crab claws and 20% off all cocktails ... the key west old fashioned with Papa pillar rum instead of bourbon was a hit and my wife's cosmo was perfect , we added 6 claws which had a claw cracker and picking fork added ( nice touch) as well as soft shell crab sliders , yum , we will be back !! read more

1 hour and 5 minutes from the time we sat down at our table until food arrived. Food was okay. Bar service was great (we got drinks while we were waiting for our table). But once we sat down the wheels came off. Not only did everything take forever, but our server had some really off-putting ways of doing things that seemed to involve reaching over one of us and slamming stuff down on the table. This place used to be a must-go. Now its a hard pass. read more

Delicious! It is pricey but worth every penny (whoops, we don't have pennies anymore) so I should say worth every dollar. W both had the grouper encrusted with almonds and I had a key lime martini & we shared a key lime pie. My mouth is watering. read more

They do not have many vegan options. Was hopeful as my friends said they saw vegan options last time they were by but their menu changed often. Enjoyed a very fresh salad and virgin Moscow mule. Service was great. Wish they had more vegan options. read more

Square Grouper Bar & Grill - Virgin Moscow mule - Seafood Near Me - Cudjoe Key, Florida

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Fantastic food and outstanding service from Anthony. The place has an upscale Keys vibe. Will go back! Also, check out the New Place upstairs. Sounds fun and adult oriented, compared to Square Grouper's family friendly atmosphere. read more

It goes without saying that this is the best restaurant in the keys. Every dish is amazing the jasmine rice bowls with fried or blackened fish are the best. The key lime noodles with local jumbo shrimp is one of my favorites. The desserts are also amazing. Sitting at the bar is always fun chatting with both the locals and the wannabe locals. This is the place other places strive to be. read more

Wow, just wow. Everything about this place was top notch. Had diner 1/9 on our way out of Key West and I'll tell it was totally amazing. Started with Coconut Shrimp & Flash Fried Conch in ponzu with wasabi drizzle. Totally jaw dropping. For entree we have fried shrimp dinner, almond crusted grouper & Asian marinated skirt steak. Wow, what flavors. Just incredible. read more

Kept passing by this place and finally decided to swing in for lunch. It was fantastic. We had swordfish special, grilled with banana pepper compound butter, chicken wild rice soup and house salad. Loved it so much we came back next day for dinner. We had a little wait so went upstairs to another bar in the same building. Well hidden but worth a visit. These guys know what they're doing with crafting cocktails. Beautiful space as well. Back down to dinner and I would have given 5 stars except for one of the signature dishes fell short. The Asian inspired skirt steak was far too sweet. Will definitely be back though, especially to the upstairs bar! read more

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The food was really good and the portions are big. We had the almond crusted grouper and it was delicious. We also had the tuna / avocado spring roll. Not an item I'd order again. It had no avocado that I saw and had only a regular spring roll flavor. Not good with fish. Sorry. The Ceasar salad was nothing much but the lettuce was very fresh. Our guest had the skirt steak and they both loved it. For dessert we all had the brownie with ice cream and I'll tell you what. It was enormous and fantastic. The service is why it's getting a low star rating. It was latter at night but the server was rushing us and then never showed up again. So we sat for awhile before we could cash out. The place inside and out looked super cool and modern. It has been one of the cleanest restaurants I've eaten at here in the lower keys. Nice good. I will come back to see if the service was a one time miss. read more

Square Grouper Bar & Grill - Jelly fish lamp - Seafood Near Me - Cudjoe Key, Florida

Food was delicious with great flavor. Loved the ambiance and our server was very nice.

Staying in Cudjoe Key and tried Square Grouper for takeout since it was close. Really enjoyed the food. Got the burger and grouper sandwiches, plus the roasted cauliflower. All were good. If we stay in the Keys again, I wouldn't hesitate stopping at the Square Grouper again. read more

Our fishing guide highly recommended the Square Grouper Bar and Grill for date nights while staying in Little Torch. We visited the bar upstairs for a pre dinner drink, I will say the bartenders here are artists! Our drinks were phenomenal and they make the different infused simple syrups in house, which is pretty cool. We then moved downstairs for dinner and we're blown away with the food. I ordered the pasta with blackened shrimp and my husband got the grouper. Both were delicious! They had a banana bread bread pudding on special this evening, it was so yummy! We will be back on our next visit for sure! read more

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Best meal we have had here on the keys. Sorry we waited until 2 days before we are leaving to go! Shrimp cakes and flash fries conch (best conch ever!) to start. I had the almond encrusted grouper - so good! My husband had the swordfish special. Cocktails were very good too. I had the spicy peach martini without the spice (I hate jalapeños in a cocktail) and husband had the run punch hurricane. We loved everything! read more

Square Grouper Bar & Grill - Non-spicy spicy peach martini and rum punch hurricane - Seafood Near Me - Cudjoe Key, Florida

Food and service were excellent. The coconut shrimp was out of the world. Gotta go with the grouper for your entree. read more

Square Grouper Bar & Grill - Farmer's salad with blackened grouper. - Seafood Near Me - Cudjoe Key, Florida

We decided to try this place on Cujo Key. We got there at 5 and lucky got a table before it filled up. Our waiter seemed very attentive, at first. Almost rushing us to get our orders in. Skip the bacon wrapped shrimp. He had told us there were 10 shrimp, but only 3 were served. If we had seen him again before dessert, we would have questioned him, but he was MIA. A disappointment for 20. My coconut shrimp were ok, but I think the fryer was a little hot, because they were very dark. And the dipping sauce was just strange. The grouper was delicious. When we went to order dessert, the waiter tried to talk us into cheesecake, after we told him key lime pie. His demeanor was just a bit off. And he never I'd check to see how we liked anything throughout the whole meal. It was an ok meal, but won't go back again. read more

We went to two Square Grouper restaurants- Islamorada (dinner) and Cudjoe Key (lunch). Both were excellent and had great service. For dinner the Swordfish special just melted in your mouth and the Oysters Rockefeller app was a hit. For lunch the blackened fish Reuben wrap was a hit. read more