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    Bobalu's Southern Cafe

    3.8 (117 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern, Seafood, Pizza
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

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    Susan P.

    I have been coming to this place for a super long time. It used to be better in the 90s but it is still pretty good. I miss the days when there was old record albums stapled to the ceiling. The Decor is eclectic Florida Keys. On my way out of the keys a couple weeks ago we ordered takeout to pick up as we drove past. Interestingly although there was two cars in the parking lot only, they told us it would be 40 minutes before our food was ready. Well we got there earlier and it was ready earlier because there was literally no other business other than one table. So my go to is conch fritters and Conch strips. We had to ask them for sauce. They had our stuff packed up in boxes and there were no sauces in there and we had to ask for them. After we got in the car we discovered there was not a napkin to be found in the entire pile. Two sandwiches and an appetizer conch strips and an order of conch fritters was about $70. The breading on the conch strips tasted like unseasoned flour. I don't know what's going on there I don't know if it's Covid or what but the food quality has just been deteriorating over the last few years. This was a regular staple for me in the 90s and in the 2000s but maybe there was a change of ownership I don't know. At this point in time nostalgia brings me back not the food quality. The certainly is a quintessential piece of old Key West so it's worth a stop.

    Mark P.

    Bobalu's is an easy solid three or four from me. This long standing quirky fun bar/restaurant 's beloved by locals and tourists alike so they're often very busy. People seem to Love this place! It's fun and everyone's friendly without all that Conch customer service you sometimes get down here. The food's good and the prices are refreshingly reasonable. You'll not often see that down here either. Pizza was pretty good. $3.00 beer!!! Happy, friendly, fun hospitality.

    Melissa N.

    I have been wanting to visit Bobalu's for the longest. It took me a long time to finally visit because it is always busy. Luckily, I popped in when it was much quieter. It is a place frequent by locals. The outdoor décor and colors really caught my attention. It is quirky, casual, and very Keys. Our server was great and friendly. We ordered a few drinks and they came out quickly. We shared the Key West Flare Pizza - Ham, pineapple, bell peppers, and onions. I thought the prices were really reasonable. Also, the pizza was actually pretty good. It is a laidback beachy theme bar/restaurant. They serve your typical Key West seafood items, but it is fun and relaxing.

    Veronica P.

    Great outdoor venue. Have dinner under the stars and twice a month a live band performs. Bars equiped with some roof in the even a rain cloud shows up. We ordered the kitchrn sink pizza, family style ceaser salad and a garden salad. All 3 items were delicous, ample for 4 hungy adults. Ceasar was delicious and i like my dressing in my green which this salad came in with majority of my leaves were tiuched. Garden was good served with yum yumbranch on the side. And the pizza was really good. Good friday night crowd, all seats were Taken, but you definitely can belly up to the bar and get your drinks on! A must try

    Checkout the entertainment on the backyard patio. Gets very crowded.

    Great local restaurant. Very nice staff and all food is freshly made. Yummy pizza. Cakes are made on premise daily. When it's gone it's gone. Don't miss it. Save room they are large portions.

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    Octaivia B.

    Bobalu's has great food choices! Amazing outdoor seats! Service was good and also very energetic and lively. will be back!

    We are waiting to experience some good food.
    Cheri F.

    They knocked it outta the park on the shrimp and corn chowder. Could have used a little more temperature heat but my thought was the cook didn't want to over cook the shrimp. Mango wings had a sweet flavor with heat in the back notes. A little undercooked for my liking but no worries they were still eaten! Next came the Cuban and fried grouper sandwiches. Grouper had a little too much breading but was nice and crispy. Homemade tarter was good but not close to Fish Camp or Hogfishes homemade tarter. The Cuban was the first I have had in the Keys so I had nothing to compare to but it was average to what you can find anywhere in the country. Def. A place to stop for some lunch along your drive to Key West.

    Burger, good flavor, fresh bun, pick your sides- mine creamy rich Mac n cheese and green beans flavored w bacon.

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    Go to keys a lot. This place is the best food around. Good comfort food never had a bad meal.

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    Service is great, food is good. Locals spot with a locals feel. Inside there is a bunch of stuff and quirks on the walls and ceilings.

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    I can't tell you if the food is good. We waited 90 minutes and never got our food. Wait staff was not attentive.

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    2 years ago

    Good food. Relaxed ambiance. Friendly service. I will stop by next time I get up that way.

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    3 years ago

    Good food nice music . Always a good vibe . The food is delicious too . I like to come often

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    4 years ago

    Friend green tomatoes are delicious, and the Cuban is equally as good. Can't wait to try more of the food from this little place!

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    2 years ago

    Waited over an hour and 20 min. for two hog fish rubeans sandwiches on a Thur. Night.

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    3 years ago

    Food and service were exceptional. We want to come back and try the pizza since we saw a lot of take out pizza being served

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    2 years ago

    Great salads & thin crust pizzas. Tina is always welcoming & very friendly. We can't wait to go back !!!

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