My family has a house in Key Largo right by the Golden Buffalo, and since they discovered this spot earlier this year it is all they talk about. After visiting yesterday, I can see why. They opened under new management in December and I love to see a small, locally operated family business thrive. Mary Lee helped us get our table and Joanna was our server - them two and the chef were the only employees in this tiny but mighty spot. They are so nice and welcoming, which is the perfect match to the delicious food. We were starving - so we started with fried pickles, mac and cheese bites and the star of the apps - the wings. You can get the wings tossed in any of their house made sauces but Mary Lee recommended the cilantro garlic sauce. Wow. that sauce was incredible and we all proceeded to put it on everything for the rest of the meal. Mary Lee is that kind of welcoming spirit that you would trust with your life after two seconds of meeting her - that's the energy of this place. You feel welcome an taken care of and I love that! Half of my fam doesn't like spice - but my cousin and I do, so she also brought the pineapple habanero sauce and a bottled hot sauce on the side for us to use which were great. For my meal, I got the 1/2 lb Bison Burger. Since it's so lean, you should order Medium. This was perfectly cooked and hearty. I do wish they toasted the bun a little less bc I prefer more soft than crunchy with my burger but that's my own preference. My fam enjoyed shrimp tacos, the linguini with steak, the chicken breast and the kids cheeseburger. No leftovers in sight. Now, to the star of the show - the house made desserts. My little cousin has talked to me about the Golden Buffalo endlessly but specifically the coconut cake. We didn't get the cake after lunch, but the night before my cousin drove to pick up a few slices and WOW. One of the most rich, flavorful coconut cakes I have had. If you don't stop to eat, please do yourself a favor and stop for the dessert. It is a winner. This spot has a small amount of indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio with plenty of parking in the lot. So happy to have discovered a local gem. read more

Key Largo's new sports grill has it all! Great food, excellent service, plenty of big Screen TV's and amazing desserts! Stopped in today for a Valentine's lunch with the kids. Ordered several delicious appetizers (could barely get pictures because they dug in immediately!). The bang bang shrimp is the best we've ever had... so lightly breaded and fried that you don't feel guilty! The naked wings were enjoyed by all because we each ordered different sauces. Loved the guacamole balls! As our main meals we ordered single smash burgers with the works! The bison burger was plentiful and cooked to perfection. The shrimp tacos were excellent!!! So glad we shared a dessert! The chocolate cake a-la-mode was decadent! Didn't get a picture of the homemade coconut cake because it was gone in just a few bites! We will be back! read more

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I just had to share my experience at The Golden Buffalo! It's under new management, and let me tell you, the change is fantastic! The ambiance is really nice inside, with a few tables and two flat-screen TVs. There are several tables outside for seating, and lately the weather outside has just been lovely. I don't want to show my age, but I really enjoyed those big screens--haha! Now, about the service: it was a 10/10! Our server was so sweet and accommodating, especially towards my younger daughter. I went with my family, and I want to assure you that don't let the "sports bar" label scare you from bringing the kids! Let's dive right into the food! For appetizers, we ordered the mac and cheese bites, which were an absolute 10/10. Normally, I'm not a fan of mac and cheese balls, but I will definitely be ordering these again. They were incredibly creamy! I had to take a photo because they perfectly captured everything I dislike about dry mac and cheese balls--this was the opposite! Is this what I've been missing out on my whole life? Next up were the wings--just wow! We ordered them naked with a few side sauces and asked for them extra crispy. My fellow Keys residents, we finally have a great wing spot! Hallelujah! I'd give them 100000/10! My husband got the bison burger, which was very generous in size and packed with amazing flavor. It came with a side, and he chose corn, which I found odd at first. But it was actually really good corn on the cob, so, like a typical wife, I did steal one! His food always tastes better. I ordered the smash burger, which had great flavor. I added bacon, and it was absolutely delicious. My daughter opted for the beef quesadilla, and it was really good too. I know I sound repetitive, but honestly, I'm so impressed with all the food! That steak had such great flavor; now I want to try the steak on the menu because I think I missed out on something amazing. My younger daughter had the mac and cheese and fries. The mac and cheese was phenomenal--not your typical box mac and cheese with some extra butter and cheese! I had to show you how creamy and cheesy it was. I even had to order an extra to-go because she loved it so much and wanted more for later. I enjoyed a salad that was also very good. I wish I could tell you exactly what was in it, but every bite, especially the cranberries, made me feel like I had died and gone to heaven! It had so many components, and you could tell it was made with love. Yes, I'm actually bragging about a salad right now! Lastly, we shared a brownie with ice cream. 10/10. The brownie was warm and delicious with ice cream and drizzles of caramel and cholocalte it truly was a chef's kiss. I truly love the new changes, and my family really enjoyed the food. I highly recommend you visit if you haven't yet! While I haven't tried everything on the menu, I can confidently say that everything we did try did not disappoint. The owner was so kind; he came to check on our table, interacted with my daughter, and even told us about the new ribs being released tomorrow. They're supposed to be fall-off-the-bone tender, which means I'm not cooking tomorrow, haha! read more

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The food was decent, but the value wasn't. Drinks come in soda cans with no free refills, which is disappointing, especially considering the prices. The portions were also much smaller than expected for what you're paying. Overall, it felt overpriced for the amount of food and the lack of complimentary drink refills. read more

First time here.. it's new so they are figuring out the menu they said. I feel like menu was already good. I enjoyed all the food we had. The burger was so fresh and tastes so good. The people were so nice also. read more

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The Golden Buffalo- under new management, is a revamped gem in Key Largo. With indoor/outdoor seating, plenty tv's to catch your fav game, and a simple yet complete menu, this new spot is worth the stop. GB is laid back, yet homey. Games are available for the kiddos. Highly recommend the: Brazilian fried cheese, the Brazilian smash burger, and the churrasco with Mac and cheese. Do not leave without trying Mary Lee's homemade cakes! Everything we tried was a 10/10. Owners are amazing. They were both so welcoming & even invited our dog to join! Stop on by and give this place a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

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The food was amazing. Not only was the food great, the hospitality was incredible. The games of giant connect 4 and Jenga were mostly fun due to our server, Jorge. The decoration and the design of the place gave sports grill and family vibes. All the food is delicious but when it comes to dessert, it is clear the coconut cake is the best. I am not a fan of coconut, but I am the biggest fan of this cake. Overall this is the best place to go when you go to the Key Largo. read more

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Delicious salads and smash burgers. Delightful staff. Brazilian flavors. Casual attire welcome. read more

We went in for a late lunch and were not disappointed. The guava jelly...OMG. That's all I can say. The chicken wings were marinated and grilled to perfection and the chicken thigh bites were over the top. The menu was small but very well done and the service was excellent and personable. Did I mention THE GUAVA JELLY? We finished strong with a crème brûlée. One of the best I've had in the Upper Keys. Everything was awesome. Will be back soon. read more

What a gem My wife and I stoped in for a late lunch on our way to our resort. We ordered the Brazilian fried cheese which came with honey and a guava jam . We also ordered the Cuban quesadilla which was a Cuban sandwich in a quesadilla . Both were absolutely delicious.We then met the owner and his son and wife ( who was also our waitress)) we also were told about a coconut cake So we took a slice to go . This also was delicious read more