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Bo.'s Fish Wagon in Key West is pure old-school Conch magic a gloriously chaotic shack stacked with fishing junk, license plates, and legend since Buddy Owens kicked it off in 1979 as a humble Duval Street wagon. The vibe's weirdly wonderful: eccentric, unpolished, and full of island quirks (think Jimmy Buffett crew hangouts and Bobby Flay cameos). Customer service? Super chill and friendly. The food? Iconic perfection killer fish sandwiches, cracked conch, fresh pink shrimp that hit different. It's not fancy; it's an adventure worth every bite. Hit it up you won't regret the detour!
Must give it a strong four stars simply for the wicked decor and the coffee offered at a mere $2.15 a cup. The small free standing building looked like it was going collapse, but showed extreme originality. The old license plates displayed in front of a rusted out truck covered in old business stickers. While waiting a few minutes for my coffee, I watched as the chef prepared fish tacos on the flat grill which looked and smelled amazing.
My favorite place to get a delicious grouper sandwich or platter on Key West! Service is quick and the fish is fresh! The atmosphere is pretty much a shack which is unique and gives it a rustic feel!
in the recommendation of a friend, we stopped here and ordered cracked conch, and a grilled wahoo sandwich. The cracked conch melted in your mouth. So fresh and tender. I wanna come back and order this every day! The wahoo was delicious and fresh. We even loved the black beans and rice. I feel like anything you get here is probably amazing. We should eat here all the time. I know I will be if I can!
This fish shack has been around for a very long time. It is truly a wooden shack but i can say the cracked conch and conch fritters were really good ! The atmosphere is a little crazy. It is entertaining if you like read all the signs and watching people on the street. There isn't any real comfortable seating on the wooden tables. We managed with two stools at a counter overlooking the street. We ordered at the counter and the chef who also took our order brought out our food. The prices were very good and we were able to walk there from our hotel. It's definitely a place to see and take some fun pictures. The food was worth it!
We were freshly dropped off the hotel shuttle and wanted to grab breakfast. They offer water for the dog and seating inside so it checked all the boxes. Breakfast was great. Atmosphere was certainly cool. Perfect way to start our day. Stop by!
A unique corner grill with tasty fish sandwiches, burgers and dogs. I had the daily catch, Wahoo, a light white fish with Cajun spice. It's all outside seating that is covered with license plates and stickers from everywhere.
This is one of my favorite places to eat and I have been visiting this location for decades. I still feel this is the best place for a grouper sandwich and cracked conch. This is a come as you are dive location but the food is fantastic. Order at the counter and they bring out your food. As for ambience, I would say it has a rustic beach feel. Shirts and shoes optional.
Delicious fish tacos at this quaint little dive. We got the grilled mahi mahi with fries and sat at the counter bar overlooking the street. It was later in the evening, so they were out of the yellowtail snapper, but these were so good, I can't complain. It would have been nice to mix and match, but that isn't an option. No matter, we enjoyed every bite!
This is usually our favorite place for lunch and this year we all wondered if it was new owners or managers because it was NOT the same. The conch fritters were so dry & barely any conch. The usual amazing lime-aid was meh.... as always the atmosphere is super cool ... maybe just an off day. Didn't even photograph the food
2 meals one day. Thats how good Bo's is. Seriously, lunch was so good that we came back for dinner the same day. The conch sandwich (had it for lunch and dinner) has large pieces of conch unlike anywhere else weve seen in the Keys. Fried to perfection - not too chewy and seasoned just right. We also had the grilled mahi sandwich (lunch) and the grilled shrimp sandwich (dinner). Both were excellent. Not only is all the fish done right, but the bread. Oh the bread. Normally I don't think much about the bread, but the Cuban-style rolls they use are off the hook. It's super casual atmosphere. Found items meets beach vibe. And the staff is friendly, and they won't give away their secret to the great eats. Seating is an out door/indoor thing. Covered from sun and rain but open so no AC. Bottomline, do not walk, jump on scooter and get yourself to Bo's any and every yime you come to the Keys.
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If you're looking for authentic food in touristy Key West, head to BO's! This cute bungalow serves up typical Keys fare, from fish tacos to sandwiches. It was so hot outside we started off with ice cold beers, then ordered the fried snapper sandwich. The snapper was fried perfectly and was not over-battered, which a lot of places do. It was a humongous sandwich and I definitely left with a full, happy belly! We also started off with conch fritters, which were flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be back to BO's on my next Key West trip! read more
5 years ago
Bo's in Key West. Best grouper sandwich in the world!! 2 for 1 daily. Self seating, quick service. Good place to people watch. read more
4 years ago
This is what I envision when I think of the Key West Lifestyle, laid back , come as you are , reasonable prices, friendly faces, Conch Fritters we're okay , they were the chewiest of the three different places we tried , but good . read more
Solid 4 star place in Key West. Seafood served right! We got a fish sandwich and calamari and it was enough for 2! Great portion sizes. Cute cute place. Kind of an outdoor but covered restaurant (old food truck turned outdoor spot). Cute funky junk decorations! It can get hot bc it's outside but it's worth it. You get there, walk up and order, you get a # and you sit and wait (sometimes for a while) and the deliciousness come out! We enjoyed it there and would go there again. Seating can get limited on busy days. Great place for groups and families or to take it to go! Would come here again. Prices are reasonable! I'm sure it's a tourist trap but it's key west, most places are! read more
4 years ago
My wife questioned my decision to eat here. But after meeting Holly, one of the owners and hearing about the menu we were hooked. They don't have a liquor license but suggested we get a drink across the street and bring it back. Bo's is in the corner of a parking lot near the marina. This place lives up to the reviews. We started with a few conch fritters, which were the best we had on the island. My wife had the ahi tuna tacos and I had the cracked conch. The cracked conch was seasoned and cooked perfectly. They also make there own French fries and you must try the black beans and rice ( family recipe , which grand ma would be proud of ) This was so refreshing to eat at a local owned joint. I wish them many years of continued success. read more
5 years ago
Great food! The atmosphere is definitely Keywest. It is basically an opened shack built around a food trailer. My wife had the soft shell crab sandwich. She usually gets that if a restaurant serves it. She said it was one of the best. I had the conch sandwich because it's not something I see in ft lauderdale. It was good but conch in general isn't very flavorful the pieces of conch was plentiful. My son and daughter both got the burgers, they were oblong shape on cuban bread and very juicy and tasty. I didn't get a chance to photograph the burgers because the kid were scarfing them down so quickly. I will definitely be back, probably to go orders and I got to get me one of those cheese burgers. read more
4 years ago
My husband and I were looking for something that was quick, and not as highly priced as some other places we were looking at. We tried out BO's and it was very good! The fish of the day was some yellow tail, so I got that in a sandwich and it was very good! The break was able to hold everything together and there was plenty of fish on the sandwich. We also got a large basket for fries and two limeades. We were very happy with the quality of all the food and what we paid for everything. read more
8 years ago
This place is great, a true dive bar, a dump that has great food and a unique style, looks like it began as a food wagon and was built around it using what ever was found washed up on the beach! Sit at the counters and watch traffic go by on the road as you sip a cold beer in the sun as the rooster and a bunch of chicks walk between your feet! This place gets 5 stars because it's so unusual and good - it sure stands read more
6 years ago
The flavors were amazing. Fresh fried fish, perfectly seasoned and we truly enjoyed the coleslaw. My fries were okay. It was a nice stop with great food. I thought it was a little pricey for what we got. Great service as well. read more
I'll admit, I didn't come to this shack expecting to rack up a $50 bill for two for lunch but hey, that's what we did and it was worth it. At 4pm, we didn't have to wait in line or fight to find a place to sit. I heard they had one of the best fish sandwiches in the Keys so we both went with that. At "market price," we learned when we were paying that they were $18 each... No turning back now! We were very hungry so decided to also get conch fritters and I grabbed a key lime-ade (with unlimited refills!) to drink. There's not a ton of seating but we made our way around the counter to one alcove. After about ten minutes, our food arrived hot and ready to eat! Let's start with the conch fritters, these were some of the best (if not THE best) I have ever had. You could see the pieces of conch and veggies that went into them. We ordered six but they're so filling, probably would've been fine with just three as a "starter." Now for the fish sandwich... Wow! The bread was the kind that didn't cut your mouth up with every bite (always a blessing). The pricy piece of fish was cooked perfectly and topped with onion, tomato, lettuce and mayo. I added some Crystal because, well, everything is better with hot sauce. I don't think either or us came up for air while we stuffed our faces. Maybe it was because we were starving, maybe it was because it was that good. I think it was probably both. Next time, I'll try the soft shell crab sandwich. Oh yeah, that key lime-ade was pretty tasty. If you're in more of a boozy mood, they have wine and beer (including Bahamian Kalik) to drink. read more
As my friends giggled and pointed to where we were about to eat I wondered if this would be a friendship ending deal. After all, my friends know me. I can be a priss. I own it. Yet, here I was walking at sundown into one of the shadiest looking places I have ever seen in Key West. It's a dumpy shack with paper towels as napkins and picnic tables with benches for seating. You can barely see the entrance because of it's um, appearance. But, I trusted them and apparently I was right to do so. They promised me the best conch fritters Key West has to offer. They were dead on! These were the best damn conch fritters I have ever had. Ever. They paired perfectly with my beer too! I hope no one saw me lick my fingers bite after bite. The mayo concoction that comes with them was AMAZING. We had to order an extra because SOMEONE (cough Marisol F. cough) kept eating it all. I kid, I kid, it was all me. I kept stealing it (she was right to say she wasn't sharing the next time she came which happened to be with me. She ended up sharing and I ended up eating it all! poor Sol! She should have stuck to her guns) Needless to say, this will be an absolute priority on my to-do list every time I visit Key West from now on. The only exception is that next time I will be wearing my finest flip flops, ponytail, bathing suit and beach cover up instead of being ready for a night on the town. This place is perfect for lunch after a tough beach bum day. I cannot wait to take all of my friends here next time.Thanks GlenniSol! read more
For months, I had been reading about Florida's famous grouper sandwich. I had read about it in tourist magazines, Yelp and Tripdvisor. I finally was able to try the Famous Grouper sandwich today at B O's Fish Wagon. B O's is basically a covered shack with a kitchen in the middle and seats on the two sides. You order at the front counter, then look for a seat. The family and I weren't really hungry, so we got one grouper sandwich to share. The sandwich is at Market Price. Tourists have really driven up the market price of this sandwich, as I don't think the locals eat it. It took them 10 minutes to fry up the fish and assembled my sandwich. The sandwich was pretty large and had a big piece of grouper in it. Inside the sandwich was lettuce, tomatoes, and tartar sauce. My wife and I both thought the sandwich was overhyped. It was okay, but, not amazing. B O's is an A OK type of place for a grouper sandwich. Service was good. The sandwich was okay. But it was a letdown for me after hearing so much about it. I may come back if in the area to try something else, but, as for a grouper sandwich, I've had enough. read more
If you want a friend conch fritter or fish sandwich- this place is it. Not frills, outside dining with only beer on tap. The fries are good but nothing you'll write home about. The grilled mahi sandwich is good but the fried conch fritter sandwich was the winner. Great spot for a casual dinner or lunch. read more
Key West is an amazing place with beautiful landscaping and all sorts of attractions (each one more lovely than the last), but there are the typical not so attractive too; like the municipal parking lot on Caroline Street. As you walk across the lot there's this arrangement of trash and scrap wood that as you approach turn out to be an oasis of coolness. The dilapidated pile of rubbish transformed into a very well arranged and comfortable restaurant. In the center of the "hole in the wall" is a trailer (kitchen on wheels) where they serve customers "fast casual" style (order/pay at counter and wait for food delivery to your table). First time I was hesitant, after all the place is made up of trash, but as the old adage goes "one man's garbage is another man's treasure". And the vibe is happening, not to mention that there is a steady stream of customers every time I have been here. Conch fritters are a highly recommended must have. First and only place that I had conch fritters with large, noticeable pieces of conch, great seasoned filler/breading and cooked perfectly. I also recommend the grilled fish of the day sandwich or soft shell crab sandwich. Mmmm getting that conch fritter craving just writing about it. Food is a high four (close to a five) but rather expensive so no way could I give the hard-to-recieve five star, but don't hesitate to try this winner out. read more
8 years ago
Great lil joint , tends to get busy but it's worth the wait!! Almost like, how in the world is this even open category but Cold beers old tables and chairs and good food!! Perfect mix. Small selection of fresh food but large selection of local and favorite beers!! Sit back grab a beer soak in the ambiance and enjoy this local favorite!! Life laugh conch!! read more
8 years ago
Happy hour is not as advertised (cuts off early) and I was embarrassed for them when my shrimp skewer came out. Pathetic! Guy at the register was a total dick. 4 total customers total here and the tables haven't been bussed in hours... shame on me for stopping in anyway. Pic is of a plate that was already there at 5pm when we got there. Just walked back by at 8pm.... still there read more
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This place is one of those places where you assume a quality fish sandwich or something, not fancy , but really good. Well, I got this for $20.37, before tip. That's a lot of money, Not to say it wasn't good, It was, but What a disappointment read more
8 years ago
When you think of what a Key West dive should look like, the food they should serve and the band that's playing - that would be BO's. It's a seat yourself order at the window place. Food was all deep fried, but that's OK since the frying wax done perfectly. The long necks were ice cold - check off another box. There was a blue grass band playing music that fit the menu and the look of the place. The only reason for four vs five stars - it took forever to get our food. But there was musics to keep us entertained. Oh, did I mention the hen with her two chicks nesting overhead? read more
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This place came highly recommended before we even stepped off the plane. When we got there (on a rainy day), they told us they were closed due to the weather. When I mentioned that other people on our flight bragged about them, they hooked us up! Grouper sandwich was excellent-best fish I've ever had honestly! But the price...$62.00 for two sandwiches, an order of fries, a beer, coke, and bottle of water?!?!?! WAAAAAYYYY overpriced! Definitely worth visiting, but I'm guessing there our equally as good fish places in Key West that don't charge as much. read more
I'm only writing this review based off of the conch fritters. They were made to order, very well seasoned and full of conch. A tiny bit pricey but fresh seafood comes at a price. Btw, this "shack" is how key west used to be years ago before all the tourist restaurants popped up...the ones that people like Janis probably rate higher than higher because they have table service. read more
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Holly O.
Thank you! It’s nice to be appreciated. Come back for happy hour 4-6…
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I really wanted to eat here but there was a party pooper in our group who refused to dine here. So my review is based on the to-go order of our buddy (the guy giving the thumb's up in the photo) and the home-made limeade I drank while waiting for his to-go order. T and M were about to get on the ferry back to Ft Myers and needed lunch to go. BO's was close by and was about as close as I was going to get to eating here on this visit to Key West. Both said the sandwiches were delicious and hit the spot. So DH and I will dine with you next time, BO! read more
11 years ago
This place is good. The food isn't phenomenal but it's decent. It was just a walk from the duval. I am happy we tried it out though. We had the conch fritters and conch soup. It was good. The service was also great. If it wasn't so far off duval I think it would be a happening place. read more
A friend recommended this place for "the best fish sandwich" in all of key west, and since we were actually near at lunchtime one day we stopped in. VERY casual outdoor place, with roosters roaming around a walk up window to order. Bathrooms are decent but not great. Fans to cool down tables, but more are needed. We ordered the "famous" grouper fish sandwich, fish tacos, onion rings and fried pickles. Plus the key lime lemonade. The sandwich really is incredible. Soft and fluffy bread, delicious sauce, crisp lettuce and perfectly fried fish. The tacos were also good, although they are served on corn tortillas so that taste battles the sauce and fish. The fried pickles and onion rings were also perfectly battered and fried and came with great dipping sauces. read more
I've been coming to Key West since 1984 and today was my first visit to BO's Fish Wagon. The place looks like a true dive from the outside, but it is clean and tidy in a very island sort of way. There are picnic tables and a self ordering counter. Your food is delivered by kitchen staff. The menu is on a chalk board and currently only soft drinks are served. There is some issue with the city and the liquor license to be worked out. You order your food at the counter. Sandwiches, platters and sides. Nothing fancy. The currently in season soft shell crabs were on the menu at a bit higher price. BO's is not an inexpensive lunch. The platters for example consisted of 2 average sized pieces of fried fish and coleslaw priced $24.95. The 2 small soft shelled crab platter $26.95 and included beans and rice. The black beans and rice had an interesting mixture of onions, green olives and capers. Our party of 5 all enjoyed our meals. One in our party had the Cole slaw dog. It was a big bun with a large hot dog smothered in Cole slaw. Another enjoyed the conch platter and said it was excellent. Also shared were the tempura onion rings which were crispy and large. Our meals were quite tasty. The total for our lunch of 2 platters one soft drink and one tea came to $60 + tip. My reason for a three star rating does not reflect on the quality of food but on the high price for lunch in a dive cafe. Paid parking is available, but often the street and lot are often full. read more
6 years ago
Great grouper and conch fritters. Big portions. Not exactly cheap for the setting, so bring $$$ or a credit card. Nice folks working there and cold beer. Super low key the way it should be in the keys. Enjoy!! read more
8 years ago
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Holly O.
Thank you so much for coming back after that first experience.…
6 years ago
Super great lunch spot! My grouper sandwich was HUGE! The Cuban bread they use is on point! The fries were delicious. My kids had a hot dog and even they were good! The chickens running around was pure entertainment for us while waiting for lunch. The staff was super nice and it was quick. Great hole in the wall kind of place' read more
4 years ago
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801 Caroline St
Key West, FL 33040
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