Left before being served due to rude wait staff. Lime green shirt with a bad blonde box dye. Great potential if they hired happier people! - tourists just trying to grab a bite on the water! read more

Alabama Jack's might best be termed as a "Biker Drive Bar," except for the fact that it is a clean place, well run and orderly. Though it has a lot of varying license plates hanging around, none of those so common women's bras, panties, didoes or the like as found in the Boot Hill, Bimini Bay or other such places catering to the biker crowd. However, I would say that Alabama Jack's is more in reputation than it amounts to in reality. Food wise, the very best I can say for it is OK and with a menu that is at best limited but at least Key oriented in its seafood offerings. Drinks are average in pour and beer selections limited, mostly all bottled with zero craft brews. The service staff, though pleasant, are overworked, rather stretched to their limits. read more

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In all my years of going to the Keys I never have taken the Card Sound Bridge. Mrs. K. and I were with another couple who never been to the Keys. I said lets take the Card Sound Bridge. Well I never knew Alabama Jack's existed till this little bypass of US 1. Visited by famous people and enjoyed by all this was my first visit. For starters I had the conch chowder (excellent) and for my main I had conch fritters (good). I do believe that this place is an attraction and something you should see if you visit the Keys. How it has survived all the hurricanes is beyond my understanding of structural strength and integrity. I can say it should not survive a strong wind but it just keeps on cranking out the beers and fried food. read more

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I had a huge urge of driving to key west to have a Bloody Mary, but luckily I stumbled upon this bar that was right in the beginning of key largo. I did not try the food, but I saw others eat and it looked like everyone was enjoying. I did like the Bloody Mary though, The "restaurant" has a dive bar look with dollars all over the bar and license plates from all over. Would recommend coming for a quick drink by the water and maybe an appetizer. read more

Alabama Jack's - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

I legit don't understand how this spot only has 3.5 stars on yelp because it's DELICIOUS. Decided to take a little day trip to Key Largo/Florida City with one of my gal pals today and stopped here for lunch. We started with the conch fritter appetizer, which is what Alabama Jack's is known for, and I totally understand why. The serving is HUGE and incredibly flavorful. Also, the batter was super tasty and paired perfectly with the tartar and cocktail sauces they provide. For my entree, I went with the crab cake sandwich and we split an order of cheese fries. The sandwich came with two hearty crab cakes on a soft French roll with traditional sandwich toppings on the side. It also came with what I believe was some sort of mustard sauce. Seriously one of, if not THE best, crab cake sandwich I've ever had. The fries, however, were pretty skippable, but were a nice addition to the meal as the sandwiches don't come with any sides. For the significant portions that are served, the prices (which can seem like a lot at first) are justified. The vibe here is very laid back, which is great. It's right on the water and there are a few waterfront tables if you're lucky to come at the right time. The servers are very attentive and helpful, too. As for parking, there is some directly out front or across the street (just watch out for cars). Will definitely be making another day trip here soon. read more

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This is a very cool and casual spot on card sound road on the way to or back from key largo. Lots of outdoor seatings. We stopped by here on our day trip coming back and got the seafood platter. I thought it was very tasty and the portions were a great size to share. It came with a lot of seafood varieties and you get to choose your sides. The vibe here is very chill, they were playing a lot of Jimmy buffet which was really nice. The staff is friendly too. No complaints overall. read more

Alabama Jack's - Seafood Sampler - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Service was bad! There were about 8 tables available when I went and it took 20-25 to get seated! Food was fare! Nothing special!

Zero stars as of May 2nd, 2023. Never again - after years of joy there. Filthy dirty, horribly rude and unhappy, miserable, phone-checking, distracted staff, obscenely rude sign warning "Do not effing seat yourself!!" BLAND, DULL tourist trap level food now, and did I say filthy? Yuck. Horrible, miserable experience even with hardly any diners there at all. Disgusting, plastic flavored (MIX?) 'iced tea'. Bartender seemed to seethe. Disgusting floor mopping with no regard for diners. No coffee at all, and proud of it !!?????!!!! Never ever again, after decades of happily stopping in. Skip this dump until they raise all standards! read more

I've been wanting to stop at this place every time I'm going through Key Largo but the timing has never worked out so I made a special trip just to check it out. About an hour from Miami Beach but it feels like you're somewhere so much farther. Right on the canal with lots of trees, it was a very relaxing atmosphere. Lots of tables and plenty of bar seating, our bartender was really cool and gave us recommendations, all were really good. I loved the lima bean soup! When we got the ticket we couldn't believe the price, it was insanely reasonable for what felt like a good amount of food and a few beers. Will definitely make the trip out again to have lunch! read more

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Been coming here for 15 plus years as a local . Great place , food , atmosphere , however on this sunday afternoon the woman behind the bar was absolutely miserable I almost decided to leave she made us so uncomfortable. If you hate your job that much probably time to get a new line of work . We ended up staying & everything else was great . read more

We split the Seafood Sampler for 2 and ended up taking home a full meal of leftovers. The food was great, especially the enormous conch fritters. The service is friendly and laid back, and the place has a beachy dive bar atmosphere. read more

Alabama Jack's - Seafood Sampler - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Alabama Jack's is a shack located out of the way on Card Sound Road which is the only other road that can take you in and out of the Keys when it's main artery US 1 is blocked. It was built in the mangroves in the 1950's by Jack Stratham who may have been from Alabama or possibly Georgia. Jack sold it in 1981 to Phyllis Sague and now her son Mike runs it. The restaurant looks like it was put together with whatever blew in from the last hurricane. Two words I would use to describe it are rustic and quirky. It is open air so don't expect to find air conditioning. It's also a Keys institution beloved equally by locals and celebrities such as Emeril Lagasse and Kathie Lee Gifford. Grandmas and bikers come together to enjoy the water front view and seafood. It is located only 14 miles from Homestead making it an easy run for the people who live in Miami. Alabama Jack's was the first stop on a day trip to the Keys. We ordered the dish they are arguably the most famous for, conch fritters. An appetizer portion was more than enough for three people to share. The fritters were sweet and buttery and loaded with conch. Accompanying the fritters were tartar and cocktail sauce and lemon. They did indeed live up to the hype. If you are planning a trip to the Keys you too will want to make this your first stop. In the afternoons they have live music. An important note is that they close at dusk when the mosquitoes come out and Card Sound Road goes dark since it is not lighted. Don't be put off by the shabby exterior or motorcycles parked out front. A trip here is a visit to the real Keys. read more

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Took a ride on the bike to Alabama Jacks. The restaurant was totally filled with about a 30 minute wait at 3:00 on a Sunday. I ordered conch fritters, they were shaped like a pancake rather than typical fritters. The oil that the fritters were cooked in tasted stale and the fritters were greasy. I also had the nachos with chili. This was a large portion and very tasty (messy, like nachos should be). The house band was very talented and played a lot of country favorites along with some chart classics. They were a bit loud so it was a bit challenging to talk. We weren't sitting to close to the stage. Since the restaurant was extremely busy, so was our waitress. She was efficient and kept our drinks filled. There was always a line at the restroom. Overall, Alabama Jacks was just ok. It is the location that is the major attraction. read more

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Food was excellent and made quickly. Ordered Togo while I was in a hurry. Fish sandwich was great.

This is an awesome stop into the Keys! Alabama Jack's is a pretty famous spot and it also doesn't attract as many tourists because it's a little out of the way. The seafood sampler is the way to go! You get a little bit of everything. You can't go wrong here... I've also heard the fish tacos are great, too! I'd highly recommend going a little bit out of your way to stop here when you go to the keys! read more

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Don't blink or else you'll drive right past this Keys staple! Recommended by a local as we passed through the keys, this charming local favorite is literally a Florida fried food fan's dream come true. We were quickly seated, there are lots of tables in the shade and some along the water but the open air & fans made it very comfortable wherever you sat. We ordered the small seafood platter that came with three sides. The platter was the perfect option if you wanted to try a little bit of everything - conch fritters, crab cakes, boiled & fried shrimp, fried fish, and an assortment of sauces. For our sides we got French fries, sweet potato fries & a side salad. Our server mentioned the conch fritters was what they were known for but I actually wasn't a huge fan. The crab cakes were really delicious and packed with crab meat, the boiled shrimp were chilled which was strange but both the fried shrimp and fish were perfectly battered and delicious! Food came out very quickly and we surprisingly ate everything except couldn't finish all the fries - it could easily feed at least 2-3 people!! read more

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Great local bar that's been around forever.We got to shoot the shit with the owner and enjoyed our talk about the bar and its history. Lima bean soup is the best and also the conch fritters . Definitely recommended stoping by for the experience. read more

Don't waste your time and gas driving there. The servers couldn't have been less welcoming if they tried. The fried fish was the worst we've ever had. We live in Florida and would warn any of our family and friends that are tourist to avoid this stop on their trip to the keys unfortunately. read more

We stopped on our way to the airport and were happy to see the tables by the water were open again. Service was great this time and we enjoyed our last few hours by the water before heading home. We ordered the spring rolls, crab cakes, and blackened mahi tacos. Food and service aren't always on point, but this was one of our better visits, and its always a fun stop. Funny story, we were discussing Joe, Love, and Candace, and 2 of the servers said are you talking about YOU!! And we all discussed season 2 and how it gets even crazier in season 3. Good times! I also bought an Alabama Jack's shirt to add to my collection. read more

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This restaurant was OK. I think it is one of those touristy stops that you have to make on your Keys trip. There was nothing wowing about it. The food was pretty good. It's not a 5-star restaurant, but I don't expect it to be. Service was another thing that was just OK. It wasn't particularly busy, but I feel like our waitress did just enough to get an ok. Would I go back.... maybe. There are a lot of restaurants to try so I would probably try new places before going back. read more

Alabama Jack's. If you were this close to the Turkey Point nuclear plant with its blaring meltdown klaxon tests every Friday ("Woooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!") you'd be drinking this much too. Bar seating is open if there is a line for tables. Which there was. Bloody Mary is ocean spray mix but good, decent amount of Smirnoff in it. Conch chowder is full of conch, and the conch fritters are also conch heavy but also very bready. So drink up and soak it up with the fritters. read more

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Great wings for the price and I e cold beers. The crowd was lively and made for a great ambiance. The waitress was very attentive and made sure I was satisfied the whole time. If you're looking for a great stop for a poker run or a good motorcycle ride this is the place. read more

The fried shrimps tasted more like flower than shrimps. the sauce for the wings tasted like ketchup. my father came back upset because he felt discriminate. My father came back to me explaining how horrible the services was and that hurt me because my father works too hard for anyone to treat him anything but with hostility. something needs to get fixed. your waiters should be able to bring people back not push them away. It is a new world and discrimination should not be a problem read more

If you want an outdoor bar with most everything fried...you've found Alabama Jacks. We were seated promptly, the staff was friendly. We tried the fried conch fritter, and yes it was good, but to make it good, they use some type of sugar, it's sweet. We also ordered the fish dip and conch salad with chips. Both were good, but the price seemed VERY high (see pics). The dip seemed to have too much mayo, and the salad could have used more cilantro. The patrons were all having a good time, but there was no music at 2pm. read more

Fun biker seafood bar atmosphere! People pulled up on boats and bikes ! We enjoyed lunch and afterwards the kids fed our leftovers to the fish while birds swooped in the kids loved it !! We split a sampler platter was amazing read more

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A lot of hipe! Good in bygone times. Not now ! Overcooked food,conk horrible! You could play baseball with it! Has turned out just another has been. Don't wasre your money or time! read more

Unique, friendly atmosphere. Worth the drive off highway 1. Loved sitting on the water and watching schools of fish go by. My blackened Mahi-Mahi sandwich was excellent. read more

If you want to enjoy the fried taste of American food, this is the right place for it. Fried seafood and friendly service will be what you find. An extra worth mentioning is that if you love views with pure green and natural color, this place has a good landscape. 100% recommended. ESPAÑOL Si quieres disfrutar del sabor frito de la comida americana este un lugar indicado para ello. Mariscos fritos y un amigable servicio será lo que encuentres. Un extra que vale mencionar es que si te encantan las vistas con puro color verde y natural este sitio tiene un buen paisaje. 100% Recomendado. read more

Water views! Great pricing! Good + fun drinks! I love this spot! Definitely a stop between Miami and the islands of any Keys!

For a true 'old Florida' feel, you must stop atAlabama Jack's. Rustic, used, old, and lots of character. a great way to start or end your trip to the Keys. Food is good, drinks are refreshing, and ambience is relaxed. Always our first stop when heading to the Keys. read more

Eat here if you have no where else to go. I have no idea why the fried conch is so recommended.

I do like to swing by Alabama Jacks. The main reason isn't really a good reason. It's because it's in a weird spot. When going south to the keys very few people kjnow there is a second way in to the keys, that takes you to the north end of Key Largo. along that way, half way, is a restaurant in the middle of no where, Alabama Jacks. We popped in last Saturday for the heck of it. My gal had never heard or seen the place so it felt apropos to swing on by for one. they had just opened and almost no one was there. That was perfect considering it make it easy to sit distanced and still get a table right on the water. We got a couple morning drinks and watch the wild life along the water. There small birds flitting here and there and a couple larger ones swinging through. the partially clear water made a view of long thin fish that were fun to watch swim in place going up stream of the water along the side of the restaurant. The drinks are medium sized and plenty cheap. The service is pretty good but overall its just an average roadside stop in. But it is a kooky, interesting spot. That alone I would say stop by for at least one, why not right? read more

Alabama Jack's - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

What a good vibe. My boyfriend and I stopped here on our way into The Keys for some drinks and a bite. There was live music playing, old ladies dancing, everyone was clapping, it was a hell of a show going on. I ordered a tequila lemonade which was quite tasty. We also ordered buffalo shrimp, which to my surprise, were very delicious! They were filled with flavor and the accompanying sauce (which you really don't need) were also yummy. The service was straight to the point, which is what you'd expect for this kind of place. Unfortunately, their bathrooms were straight up gross... but also what you'd expect for this kind of place. I'd definitely return. read more

Alabama Jack's - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

The bartender would be perfect in a sitcom role of a bartender that comes to work miserable and is determined to make site the camera sees that in every move she makes, face she makes and menu toss and grab read more

Despite reports to the contrary, Alabama Jack's is NOT closed... I'm here right now January 21, 2025 having a drink and getting their damn good lima bean soup! read more

food overload.....what great service and food enjoyed the the conch fritters, fried fish and crab cakes. everything was so fresh. owner tended to me at the bar, what great people read more

Alabama Jack's - Fried Fish, Conch Fritters and Crab Cakes - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Watch your bill. They give you two receipts and the one that you sign doesn't show the gratuity that is already included and shows the recommended tip and is 20% of everything including the gratuity that was already included. Don't get the spring rolls. There is no seafood in them whatsoever. we think it's mystery meat. read more

Stopped quick for a beer and bite. The mahi tacos were very good. Nice fresh chunks of fish. I think $13-14 bucks. Definitely will get next time. Sit next to the water. Tons of fish to be seen. read more

great place to spend your day, good country band on weekends, I heard they were trying to sell. Wonder if they did?

If you're here it's because you intended to be here. It's not a place you happen upon on your way to Key West, since it's like 15 miles away from Route 1 and the Key West crowd. It's a little roadside shack of a place that caters to the biker crowd and those in the know. Obviously we end up here whenever we're in South Florida. There is nothing fancy about Alabama Jacks. It's a lot of fried food and seafood, cold beer and a handful of tropical drinks. Sadly it's become increasingly popular, so whereas the first couple times we visited we could easily snag a waterside table, the place was hopping on a Sunday afternoon when we visited and we were stuck by the kitchen. We tried a variety of apps. The conch fritters are always a fave. I also discovered their fish dip, which is my favorite I've had anywhere currently (pro tip--spend the 25 cents for the jalapeños). If you're not in a hurry to get anywhere and are willing to embrace the laidback vibe of the keys, take the long way and give this place a try! read more

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