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Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill

3.1 (910 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago
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Live music
Moderate noise
Casual
Touristy

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Erica J.

Every year during lobster season in the Florida Keys, we make it a point to stop here--usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday. It's become one of our favorite traditions. The scenery is exactly what you'd expect in the Keys: beautiful waterfront views and a laid-back island atmosphere. Our main focus is always the cocktails, and my absolute favorite is the Key Lime Colada. It's a must-order every single visit! I'm a huge piña colada fan and have never really been much of a Key lime pie person, but somehow the combination of the two is absolutely amazing. The vibe here is super relaxed. We've arrived both by boat and by car, and no matter how we get here, it's always one of our first stops. On our very first visit, we paid for a day pass to use the pool, but the prices have gone up quite a bit over the years, so we usually skip that now. They often have live music, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and the smell of the stone-fired pizzas hits you the moment you walk inside. The indoor space is surprisingly large, and there's also a small gift shop where you can pick up a T-shirt or souvenir to remember your trip. If you're heading to the Florida Keys, I definitely recommend adding this place to your itinerary. Great drinks, beautiful views, and a fun, relaxing atmosphere make it a stop we look forward to every single year.

Daren R.

Second time here but a drastic change in the live music. Packed outside bar with 80's Miami theme live music. Watched for a bit and got right up to the stage but definitely not my scene and closes way too early at 10pm. The pizzas coming out of the oven looked amazing. No doubt the music next door at The Caribbean Club ranked much higher with a relaxing vibe.

Heather N.

We were doing a little bar tour of the Florida Keys and the Bug Chill was one of our stop. the view was beautiful and the bar tender was on point he even snapped our pic for us. we didn't eat but the food looked delicious from what i saw. I also saw you can pay to use the pool for 25 bucks a day. maybe next time we are down south we will give that a try since it looks like a fun spot

Laura R.

Not sure what happened to Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill but the live music was really bad tonight and not the Jimmy buffet Key West or rock and roll sounds that I was used to. They do have crazy good pizza with some drink specials at the big tiki hut. Did not spend a lot of time here on this visit but may try again next time.

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Isabel C.

Amazing food, great service and ambience is all you need for a relaxing Saturday! They have live music which is excellent can't miss out on that. Great place for family gatherings or just to relax and enjoy yourself ! Can't wait to come back for more. ¡Comida increíble, gran servicio y ambiente es todo lo que necesitas para un sábado relajante! Tienen música en vivo que es excelente, no te la puedes perder. ¡Gran lugar para reuniones familiares o simplemente para relajarse y divertirse! No puedo esperar a volver por más.

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Bill W.

We drove down from miami to have a nice fish sandwich in the Keys. Jimmy Johnson's looked like a great choice, and it was!! We got there right at opening time on Sunday, hoping to avoid a crowd and it turned out to be just perfect... they even welcome dogs on the open patio/decks with a perfect view over the water. The fish sandwiches, Cole slaw, fries were delicious, and the service was cheerful and friendly.

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David M.

Happy hour specials between 4-7 were great for the entire crew. Sliders, wings, personal pizza and peel and eat shrimp- great variety. Fast and friendly service as well

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Suzanne H.

What a fun spot to take a break on your way to Key West. Many places to sit inside or outside. Food is pretty good. Really liked the burgers.

Josie R.

We've been coming to Jimmy John's Big Chill for years now. The food is always fresh, the beer is always cold, and the ambiance is always on point. It's not a fancy place--and that's the charm. The service never disappoints. Come in your flip-flops, shorts, and tank top, and enjoy a great meal as you're driving through.

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Ryan L.

My wife and I went to the Big Chill for apps and sunset. The service was ok. The Gluten Free shrimp pesto was good (a little too much cheese for my liking) and the grilled wings are phenomenal. It's a great place for sunset and live music.

Michele M.

Atmosphere was good, and the service was great. We were happy we could sit outside by the water with our pup. Food was good but the highlight was bumping into Jimmy Johnson!

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Heather C.

They take reservations, offer a variety of food, and fun cocktails. I enjoy the live music and open air atmosphere. The food is your typical American bar food. It's great for after a day in the sun. We enjoy going here for good people watching as well

The perfect margarita with the rum bucket
Claire G.

Fun times at the big chill Tiki Bar on the water in Key Largo where we enjoyed a rum bucket drink , which was a fun presentation, but more of a sweet party juice drink. The perfect margarita however was excellent with a Tajin rim & patron floater. Also enjoyed the full order of peel & eat shrimp which were perfectly seasoned and so tender with a delicious cocktail sauce as well as half dozen oysters. Service by Brett was awesome as well as the View! And Bonus, they also have live music.

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How many televisions screens does this bar have?

I think they have five TVs. We haven't been to that part of Florida for a while.

Can I use the swimming pool as a customer w/o having a room?

Yes...But, I think there's a charge... In the guest rooms they have rubber wristbands to wear to identify the resort customers... they resemble light colored/beige solid rubber drink markers. The resort name is on the band-but, so faded I needed my… 

Are dogs allowed in the cabana by the pool?

I didn't use the cabana, however a couple sitting poolside with me brought their dog and were told they couldn't have their dog at the pool. But, at the same time, I did observe a dog in a cabana. We were at the resort on a timeshare reservation. I… 

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Probably our best all around meal while in key largo! A quaint local spot, The fresh fish of…read moreseveral varieties were so perfectly prepared and melted in your mouth. The seafood pasta was a family favorite as well! Wish we'd have found it earlier in our trip- we would've definately been a repeat and repeat and repeat! Highly reccommend!! Forgot to add- service here is the best!

We had a disappointing lunch here…read more We were in the keys specifically to enjoy Florida lobster season which started last week. As we were getting ready to head home, I had read in their ad in the local newspaper that they featured fresh Florida lobster. So I delayed our departure a couple hours just to make sure we stopped here for lunch. The restaurant has an outside bar and patio dining plus inside a/c dining. We chose to sit in the inside. I'd asked the server what Florida lobster dishes they offered and the prices. She said they had two -- lobster bites and a lobster tail. I order the tail with sweet potato fries as my side. When the meal came, I saw that what was delivered was NOT fresh Florida lobster. The manager (?) told me they hadn't pulled the traps yet and didn't have any Florida lobster -- which was strange as it was almost a week into the season and their two ads touted it. Anyhow, he suggested the snapper instead and I chose the coconut yellowtail sandwich from their specials. This was barely edible -- over fried, over cooked, and dried out. I took only a couple bites and coins t even eat the rest. Meanwhile, my husband had ordered the cracked conch appetizer. We've had this all over Florida (he's a native) and in the Carribean. This version was quite different. It had large square pieces of conch in a heavy fried batter. I would not recommend this dish, either.

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Buzzard's Roost Grill & Pub - The view from the outside eating area to the canal. We saw a tiny bit of a manatee but were told they are in there frequently.

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The view from the outside eating area to the canal. We saw a tiny bit of a manatee but were told they are in there frequently.

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This restaurant is within walking distance of the Pelican, where we always stay when visiting the…read moreKeys, so it's one of our favorite dinner spots. One thing you'll notice pretty quickly in the Keys is that many restaurants close fairly early, and this one closes at 10 p.m., so we always make sure to get there in time. I've eaten at both the bar and at a table. This year, since my nephew was with us, we grabbed a table and enjoyed another great meal. My absolute favorite dish here is the fish topped with a generous portion of crab. It is absolutely incredible! Funny enough, years ago I actually ordered the pistachio-crusted fish, but the kitchen accidentally brought me the fish with crab instead. Let's just say I wasn't disappointed by that mistake! On this trip, I finally tried the pistachio-crusted fish, and it was delicious too. My nephew couldn't stop talking about the seafood linguine. It was loaded with seafood, and he absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is one of the best parts of dining here. The waterfront views are beautiful, and you can choose to sit under the tiki hut or kick off your shoes and enjoy the sand beneath your feet. It's such a relaxing place to unwind after a day in the Keys. We've also had the coconut shrimp, which comes with an amazing dipping sauce that I'd definitely recommend. For drinks, I tried their espresso martini for the first time. They add cocoa to it, which I've never seen before. It definitely caught me by surprise, but in a good way. I always enjoy when a bartender puts a creative spin on a classic cocktail instead of making the same version everyone else serves. Between the beautiful setting, delicious food, and laid-back atmosphere, this is a place we look forward to visiting every year.

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