Highly priced food compared to the quality of the food. Drinks were good and ambience was good.

It is a chill spot, great ambiance and it was nice to listen to live music. Child friendly, which helps when you have a little one. The service was quite slow when we got there, it took a bit to get seated even though we were the only ones waiting with numerous open tables. Once we got our table we had to ask multiple times for a kids menu and high chair, but our waitress eventually showed up and got both for us. The high chair was broken but we made it work for our little one. Our server was efficient and friendly, even though it took a bit for her to get to us. The food was good, not the best meal, but definitely good tiki bar food. I got the fish tacos which were good, and fries, they were the best part. We wanted to get dessert but there were so many flies it made us want to leave. To no fault of their own, it's unfortunate, and to be expected at an outdoor spot, but it was an overwhelming amount and we just didn't want to deal with it any longer. I think its a good spot to grab a drink on the water at the bar! Definitely brings a good vibe. read more

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During our stay at the connected hotel we ate dinner here once and had multiple to-go drinks and snacks. Service for dinner the first night was EXCEEDINGLY slow. After we were seated by the hostess, we sat at our table for 20 minutes without being acknowledged. I know the time because I had a text from the time our table was ready and we were seated. I had to go back to the hostess and ask if we had a server because no one had spoken to us despite serving several tables next to us. We had ordered drinks from the bar during our 45 minute wait for a table and the server never once asked if we wanted any other drinks or water. My husband ended up going back to the bar twice more to order more drinks for us over the course of the meal. The food itself was mediocre, and for the price I would expect more scallops in the scallop dish. My daughter said her hamburger was inedible as it was an unseasoned, pre-made patty. We all agreed after tasting it. We left it uneaten, but the server never even ask how our food was after taking our order. We had to flag her down to finally get our check. It ended up being over a 3 hour meal with wait time. Ordering drinks from the bar for poolside or the beach was another torturous wait every single time. It would take no less than 20 minutes each time. On our second to last day, from where I was on the beach, I hear the bartender screaming "GET OFF THE ROCKS! THOSE NO TRESSPASSING SIGNS MEAN SOMETHING!!" I realize he's screaming at my 12 year old daughter who had no idea she couldn't climb on the jetty. She's been able to do so at every other place we went, and there are CLEARLY no "no trespassing" signs that face the beach. There are very old ones that face the interior of the restaurant, but none facing the beach where my daughter came from. She was extremely embarrassed, and my husband (who was once again waiting for our drinks at the bar) said that the bartender scared everyone in the restaurant when he screamed at her. After this I went to help him bring our drinks back to our seats, and as we walked away the bartender said "Where do you think you're going?" To which my husband responded, "What do you mean? To the beach with our drinks." And the bartender said "Well you have to pay that you know." So my husband turns back around to put down a card and lets him know that he thought he had already put down a card when he ordered nearly a half hour before. He obviously wasn't trying to "steal" drinks, and we were once again embarrassed by this extremely rude bartender, who then informed us when we was going off shift and that we had to close our check with him before that time. After that we spent no more money at this establishment. I do NOT recommend this restaurant for meals or drinks, and it frankly casts a negative pall over our entire stay despite the fact that the hotel was nice. read more

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Over the last year, year and a half ,food quality here has gone down significantly, but we kept returning because we always got great service. The last time we visited service was lacking at best and then last night. I was talked down to by the bartender that I was just trying to order a drink from and then instead of the hostess correcting the situation they mocked and ridiculed me and my wife, on the way out making jokes across the other customers that packed the bar. Talking down to a customer who simply walked up to the bar to order a drink while they waited for a table is not good business, even understanding that the black mat... which I was directed to by the host, is considered your service station. Telling a customer they need to get out of the way and go somewhere else makes you look small and petty and undeserving of the crowd you have at the bar.. Also, a host who would mock customers who are dissatisfied has no need being a host. I really hate that the ownership has let us go this far, but it seems to be an ongoing theme over the last year or so. Other customers we spoke with agreed, noticing the same decline. We will miss some of our old friends like the bartender known as MJ, who always was pleasant and fun and offered impeccable service but being treated like trash is never a good policy when you're wanting customers to return again and again. read more

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Such a chill place. Live music. Good drinks. Our server, Jasmin. Was awesome. Food was good. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The menu has been updated, and it is so much better than before. The view and vibe have always been great, but now they deserve a solid 4 to 5 stars. We came for happy hour and had the mussels in coconut broth, which was very good, and couldn't believe how significant the portion was for $12. The bartender informed us that the mussels are fresh and not frozen, and we also had the pork rinds with pimento cheese- very, very good. I can't wait to come back and try more, and I'm so happy that I can add this spot back on my list for great happy hour, food, live music and view! read more

So, I want to start by saying that we came in with a party of 18. We did call ahead to make sure we could be accommodated. They gave us the okay, and they seated us near each other, but at separate tables, but this was fine. We sat outside and the atmosphere was great with live music. However, the service wasn't great. When our server actually came around he was good about getting the sauces and what not we were asking for, but he did not come around a whole lot. On top of that, in fine print on the menu, it states that there will be a 3% increase on all food due to rising prices. This just feels like a really shady thing to do. Like just increase the price on the menu. I did the blackened fish tacos which somehow ended up being a bit bland. A person who got the grouper sandwich said it was terrible and overcooked. The chicken sandwich was also overcooked. The restaurant was also incredibly weird about a splitting the check, and altering specifics of the food. read more

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What a fun and welcoming tiki bar set right in the waterfront. We came here from a recommendation from our wonderful Airbnb host who mentioned they had a Happy Hour menu. We sat at the bar and we're immediately greeted by Bill the bartender. Super nice guy! He gave us a few local beer recommendations, which we really enjoyed. (Crazy Lady & Iguana Bite beer). Perfect for the warm day. We ordered Coconut shrimp and mango chili wings to tie us over until dinner. The shrimp was amazing! And the wings were wonderful and flavorful. We mentioned to Bill we would likely be back later that night for dinner. He said they were open until 11 which was great, as much of Marathon seems to close early. They had a band setting up, which we didn't stay long enough to hear but hoped to be back later to possibly catch. This place has a vibe! Comfy sofas, high tops, huge circular bar, TV's, band, friendly staff. Just the perfect place to just relax and let the ocean breeze and laid-back lifestyle take over. The bathrooms were clean and even offered small amenities like, spray deodorant, mouthwash, body spray & lotion. Parking was easy. We liked this place so much we came back later that night for dinner just before 10 o'clock. We sat down in the same barstools and smiled at Bill who was still there and said "we're back". We started looking at a menu that was left on the counter, but already had an idea of what we wanted from looking at it earlier that day. I was so excited about the bisque soup the cook mentioned he made that day. Then Bill said, if you're looking for food, the kitchen closed at 9:30 and that there was nothing, food wise available. Ugh.. we were so disappointed, as we looked forward to coming back for dinner and nowhere on the website or even told to us earlier, that the kitchen closed earlier than the venue itself. We literally had 5 minutes until 10, when Sparky's down the street closed, and picked up and head over with a frantic call to place a last minute order so we could have dinner. I would have given this place 5 stars but it was really disappointing to not been told this information when we were there. I think it's a missed opportunity for a restaurant/bar to not provide food for the last hour and a half, especially when it's over of the only places that closes the latest on the key. I really recommend they add their kitchen hours to their website and maybe seven have a sign at the restaurant with the hours. Just a bummer. But still a solid place overall. We would come back, should we ever be back in the Florida Keys. read more

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Had the best evening at Havana jacks!!!! We were looking for mint juleps to celebrate the Kentucky derby and they were perfect! We had the wings and Brussel sprouts as appetizers that were delish! The king tide band was rocking! read more

Walked in and the sign says wait to be seated. No one around. Waited for two minutes no one came, so we walked around the corner. One of the waitresses says oh I was just going to get you. Ordered and got drinks and food in a reasonable amount of time. My cuban quesadilla was incorrect. Wrong cheese and chicken on it. I had to seek out a waitress because no one came back. Our waitress eventually came over to the table and I told her it didn't have the right ingredients on it. She took it and came back in approximately 10 minutes with the correct quesadilla. It had square lunchmeat ham slices on it with a little pork and some cheese sprinkled in the middle. Side salad was quite generic dressing was good. I would not go back. read more

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Amelia, was great very friendly and knowledgeable our food came out hot and everything was very good. The Duck Wings were delicious and the music was good. We will be back read more

Great drinks, great staff! Thanks to Bridget and Bill for making us feel so welcome! We didn't eat, so can't speak to the food! read more

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I was so disappointed!!! The food was mediocre and over priced. Four of us ate with a swarm of flys! Not appealing! The only bright spot was Amelia our waitress. Very pleasant and efficient. Unfortunately we left as soon as we finished due to the flys. Good luck Amelia but we will not be back. read more

Delicious option on compact Colony Key. Breezy, relaxed waterfront dining with good music. The steamer pot in red sauce was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed our other selections as well! Service was quick and efficient. read more

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Going over the reviews there's nothing I can say that hasn't been said before. The vibes and the views of this restaurant are great. We came in for dinner with the family and the service was fantastic. The food took a while to come to the table but absolutely everything we had we enjoyed and was delicious. I do recommend the food 100% , however everything is extremely overpriced. Exp Wings $18 side of potatoes $8 ribeye $60 grouper sandwich $25. We been in the keys different times and I know prices here can be high but this location seemed to be on the higher end. Again everything was delicious and service was good. But prices were high. I would recommend for the food . read more

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Had to leave our seats for this. Wow..decide what you want? Why throw loyal steady customers out of seats. Many other empty seats. DON'T TRUST THEM! read more

Havana Jacks - Bars Near Me - Key Colony Beach, Florida

Service was beyond slow. Food was cold and the waitress had an attitude as big as Texas. The atmosphere was great. On the ocean etc. but ruined by wait staff, hostess etc. 3 shrimp in a $45 meal ! lol a total joke. And NO apology or reason for why the food was cold and took an hour to serve. Asked for the appetizers to be taken off the bill because of horrible service and she said "YOU ATE THEM" Ppl have no idea who they are serving nor do they care. 20% tip so the attitude of of no service is amazing bc I get a tip regardless So ridiculous read more

This place has gone way downhill, the bartender MJ should not be anywhere dealing with the public, this man is rude, mean and hates and yells at everyone, except his buddies, We saw him ignore the tourists, who are his bread and butter, but his friends didn't even have to order drinks, he was right there whenever they were low on one. We have stayed at the Glunz Resort next door three times now, I was sad to hear the same people who own the resort also own the Resturant, I have no respect for a anyone who keeps a bartender like him, sorry to say we will never go back to the resort or restaurant. He must be the owners son, it's the only way he could get any with his attitude. Entitled?????? I am giving one star for the potato chips with black garlic truffle dip, it was the only thing that was good about the place. Go elsewhere! read more

So as I understand that they have a brand new Chef! Their specials last night was grilled swordfish over an eggplant onion, caponata , and clams with homemade linguine pasta! I can't tell you how happy I am that I finally found a restaurant that knows how to cook swordfish! It was so succulent! My husband had the clams and linguine boy that is a delicious pasta. Service was on point and very attentive. read more

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It was just ok. Didn't care for their entree choices so went with the fish tacos, which were good. fries were unique and crispy. The view can't be beat. We were not a fan of the musician that night. read more

Horrible. How could a Keys Restaurant with amazing views, entertainment, and extremely high prices serve such horrible food. To start, the male server came off very arrogant. Kids pizza had 3rd degree burns on bottom, although the 6-year old in our group liked it. I would have thrown in ocean. Fish tacos were not fresh and nearly inedible. The Cuban quesadilla was a joke. Meat was sparse and ham was such small pieces, they must have ran out... Shrimp had a nasty smell... French fries were cold, limp, and most likely from earlier in day and reheated. Even cocktails in the Keys (not just HJ), have become boring and tasteless for a lot of money. The Manager told us they lost their Chef and were training new people. Although she comped roughly 30% of our meal, it doesn't change the fact that it was a horrible experience. Lastly, New Years Eve 2024 we waited 4 hours for our meal. We went back thinking that was an anomaly...NOT. We will not return. Adding some irony, 2 nights ago we ate at Brutus. The food and service was excellent, we were shocked at 50% off prices. Two days later they closed their doors. Idea: maybe HJ should hire their Chef and staff? read more

The food here was ok. Not great, but decent enough that we came back for food a few times during a recent stay in Key Colony Beach. The location can't be beat (right on the water AND walking distance from condos), and the service was AMAZING. We brought our well behaved pooch on a couple visits and he was more than welcome and adored by staff (always a bonus!) read more

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Stopped in Tuesday night St. Patrick's day. Way over priced, 3 shrimp $18.00, in a little bit of sauce. (Shrimp was mushy). Did not see 1 person order the special corn beef and cabbage. Left before the parade started. Would rather not stop there again. read more

We found Havana Jack's by accident and were thoroughly impressed. The location is amazing and our server Amelia was fantastic. Good and drinks were great as well. We will be back! read more

The food TAKES forever and the servers are lazy and don't care about there tables and it's way over priced i don't recommend coming to eat here. read more

This place was just ok - view is nice and it's definitely relaxing but there were a few things that brought them down a couple of notches. We ordered spicy edamame and wings as starters, along with a soda for me and a Corona for my husband. The edamame were very low in flavor and not spicy at all...hey had almost a smoky quality to them. Maybe tossing them in a sauce with the soy, sesame oil, and some kind of spicy chili...something with a consistency that will bind to the edamame and really give that umami chili crunch vibe. The wings according to my husband were fine, not his favorite, but not bad. For entrees, I ordered the smoky sunset beet tacos but they were not available...I was kind of bummed because those tacos were one of the main reasons I picked this restaurant as our lunch spot. So...I opted for the black bean veggie burger, but I doctored it up with the toppings that actually go on the beet tacos and I must say it was a pretty good invention. I would have preferred a beyond or impossible burger, but with vegetarian options pretty limited in the Keys...I wasn't going to get too picky. My husband had the cheeseburger but he wasn't a fan...He said it haunted him for the next 2 days with heart burn...I'm not sure if it was the seasoning or the way it was cooked (he requested medium well, and it came out well done - no pink) but it just didn't work for him. All in all, we probably won't be back because there are so many other options up and down the Florida Keys we like to try different places a lot and discover hidden gems! This one just didn't make the cut of becoming a go-to. read more

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Boo, absolutely disappointing. This was our last night in the area and we decided to come later so we did not have to wait for a table. We came in and they offered us a couch. Even though there were plenty of tables available. We ordered most of the apps. The best thing was the giant pretzel which is such a random choice on an apps on the water. The edamame was gross, not even seasoned well. Not sure why it came with soy sauce, just stick with seasoned salt. We also ordered the orzo salt with the dressing on the side, and it definitely came on it. It was gross. It was like there was mayo in it - orzo, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese and egg. Really interesting combination. We also got the mahi mahi which was TINY, had the same orzo salad (gross) and a side of mashed potatoes which were brown and gross. Never would come back and sad it was the last meal we had before departing. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and view. The food and drinks were delicious and service was really great too!

/ Food / Service Ambiance Christopher is a terrible waiter. told us our appetizers were going to take "forever" when we ordered them and gave us a weird look, and by the time we got our drinks we already had been sitting for fifty minutes. And when we got the drinks, everyone else had straw's except the ones he was serving. We saw many other waiters hustling for there tables, as my children were getting very hungry and still didn't have there buttered pasta. When we started to get our food, they confused us with another table. And the buttered pasta was cold. As a forty year old in the food industry I'm very dissatisfied. read more

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Overall not a bad place to eat but service was a bit shoddy. Seems to be kind of a locals spot which is fine by me. Took is a it to get seated although there was nobody in front of us and they weren't that busy (5 pm on a SaturdayJ. Plenty of folks at the bar but nobody waiting for tables. One of the two folks at the greeter's stand back as evidently new or else they were both confused on where to seat a party of three. After getting seated we had to wait a bit for our waiter. Once he finally showed, he took our drink orders and retuned rather soon with the drinks. He did make an exception and did give happy hour prices which normally only apply to bar, high tops, and couches (we were at a table). We weren't decided on food yet so he said he would come back. Well, he eventually did although I thought the next ice age might be upon us before he got there. There were only a few tables seated (not very busy) but our waiter was nowhere to be seen on the floor. We waited at least 10 minutes before he returned. After ordering I don't think he ever checked back in on us. I was hungry for pizza and heard theirs was good so tried the pepperoni. It was tasty and cooked perfectly with a nice thin crust, just the way I like it, although the sauce was a little bland. That would not prevent me from ordering it again however, My mates split a large seafood platter (Key West Steamer?) and enjoyed it. Great view and nice vibe. I would return but hope on better service. read more

Great food and atmosphere, will be coming back next time I'm down here. Larissa was great! Very friendly, attentive, and a pleasure to talk to. Also supports the troops which deserves 4 stars automatically no matter what. (562)508-9079 read more

Location couldn't be better. Views for days. Make a reservation if you want to be seated quickly. Plenty of spots at the bar. Got some apps and dessert + drinks. Would def go back! read more

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Sat at the bar for happy hour. Live music getting ready. Waitress and waiter attentive. Beers -2$ off but prices are a little over the top. Yuengling $ 7.00 (overpriced) Minus 2$. Beware. Website menu is incorrect Well drinks are 3.50 4-6 happy hour. Now 4.00 We split the huge plate sized pretzel.instead of 10$ it's 14$ Had 6 jumbo shrimp. Listed 10$. It's 14$ And a couple of well drinks and a beer each. A few cigars and cigarettes around. - thanks god for the fan on a hot day. Hopefully getting out of here with a 50$ bill. Dreamer. 70+++. Ha ha read more

excellent service and strong drinks; Thanks Mj and Bridget you guys where so sweet; True southern hospitality :D read more

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Great view,good beer selection with several German beers on tap,live music and excellent service from Chris and MJ

Way over priced. $60.00 /7 oz ribeye steak. Used to be much more reasonable. Other than highway $$, great view and service. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to come here for our anniversary. We were on vacation. First we were greeted with a quick "the wait will be almost an hour". We decided we could wait and grab a drink by the fire. The drinks were ok, but we should have listened more to another patron at the bar when he said "drinks are good here; but do not bother with their food". Wanting to judge for ourself we decided to stay. First off, our waiter was absolutely emotionless and un attentive. The food was subpar. I got the seasonal vegetable which was asparagus. The stalks were as big around as my thumb (which coming from farm country, you DO NOT WANT large asparagus because they are woody and nasty). So that was inedible. The fish was so dry. And then to top it all off, we had a COCKROACH scurrying around the table. This place should shut down. Everything was a disaster. DO NOT GO HERE FOR FOOD!!!!!! Trust me! It is awful!!!!! read more

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Beautiful view, lovely staff, huge menu. Definitely recommend this place. Live music. A great place for any occasion.

I love this place please go see Ivy & Lilly. They will take care of you like family. great Food atmosphere and exceptional service! Can't wait to come back read more

Great view...Looking for anything else, keep on looking. Service is ridiculously slow. Want to come for Happy Hour, nope they'll sit you in the dining area. Want a refill? Better go get it yourself. Food has no flavor, staff has no personality and is clearly on island time as your glass will sit empty until you beg for another round. I guess at least you have live music while you sit and wait. And wait. And wait some more. If this place were anywhere else... In the world.... It would fail miserably. read more