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Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill

3.1 (889 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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JIMMY JOHNSON’S BIG CHILL ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Live music
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Touristy

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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.

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!

Jimmy's lager on tap
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

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.

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.

Let's eat!
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.

Arturo A.

Best place in the keys! I go for happy hour to see Jazlyn and jay and Haley. Best happy hour in the keys!

Pepperoni pizza
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

Catherina F.

We came here on a Friday night right after checking into our hotel. Such a nice environment. We had ahi tuna nachos...AMAZING!!!! They had a live band with music. We had two rum buckets, very strong and sweet. We ended up switching to Michalob ultras. It closes at 10pm. The service was great. Such a nice Friday night. I will be back soon.

Tiki bar
Greg L.

My first time here, and I really enjoyed the experience the location is perfect, the food was great the service was outstanding. I loved the tiki theme. 2 bars no waiting. I hope to get back again when I'm in the area.

Ismary G.

I love you all so much. I'll be back. Katie you are a sweetheart. Thank you for the wonderful service as well as always - DESMOND, GABBY - just love you - and Haley. Y'all are the reason we keep coming back. Oh yeah and the yummy food and drinks. Oh and bc of AMAZING LUKE too. Ambiance is dreamy.

Nachos and Rum Bucket
Guillermo Q.

I would have to say that this place has the most incredible Shrimp Scampi I have ever tasted. It melts in your mouth and will have you sounding like a native in minutes. As for the Rum buckets I asked the guy for a drink that would numb your face and he did not lie. I highly recommend this place to anyone.

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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… Read more

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… Read more

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Yes, dogs are allowed outside on the patio.

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Elite modern review:…read more Very modern and trendy place to be. Perfect for young adults and college crowds looking to have a great time. The music was on point, creating an energetic vibe all night. The bar setup was amazing, fast service and great drinks. Overall, a fun atmosphere with good energy, stylish crowd, and a place I would definitely come back to.

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Absolutely the best meal we have had in quite a while! We…read moresat at the bar, had great friendly service and good cold beer. We started with potato skins, a special, they were huge, hot and delicious. We split the shrimp risotto with mushrooms in a Alfredo sauce, plenty for 2, the shrimp was perfectly cooked and the dish served hot! The only improvement I can suggest would be crisp up the garlic bread that was served on the side. Do not miss this spot in Key Largo

What a beautiful restaurant. They had high ceilings (unheard of in the Keys) and nice decor. They…read moreeven put sound proof panels on the ceiling to help keep the noise level down (thoughtful!). We ate inside (Floridians like us know better than to expose ourselves to the heat and No See Um's outside at dusk). We thoroughly enjoyed the inside ambiance. Well done. The spacious patio out back did also actually look nice. I wanted to give this 5 stars but my husband was not impressed by the taste (or lack thereof) of his bacon burger so I had to take away a star. I had a delicious Woodrow Chicken sandwich piled high with their signature onions and bbq sauce. When they brought it out, I wondered how I could possibly get the huge thing into my mouth. It was enormous (see photo) and tasty. I cut it in half and ate leftovers the next day. Service was good except our waitress did seem to struggle a bit. She either could not hear us or did not understand us (language issue?). At least she kept asking us until she understood. I do appreciate that. We were skeptical but our order came out right, yippee! We even splurged by getting dessert. Can't pass up chocolate cake when it appears on the menu (rarely). It was a beautiful presentation (see photo)! Next time you are in Key Largo, give these folks a try. You won't be disappointed.

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Wow! Thanksgiving day and we were really looking forward to some open air eating in the warmth…read moreaway from the north-east chill that we were escaping. The hostess was bright and friendly and sat us at a great table with great views of the water straight away. Our server came straight away and got us our drink orders. Always available to clear a plate and bring additional items, it was a symphony of food and service. We took advantage of a special the had on Stone Crab Claws at $7- six of those- check. A dozen oysters with all the fixings- crispy calamari and shrimp. Also some delicious conch fritters, followed up with peel and eat shrimp served hot. Fish fingers for our daughter served with fries. A bar sits central to the whole restaurant and is surrounded by many tables that are nicely spread apart. Boats come up and dock for lunch and the vibe is so chill, you can spend a great while enjoying yourself. Everyone we encountered was friendly from the management to the food servers to the other patrons who also came in on a beautiful Thanksgiving afternoon.

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Pilot House Restaurant & Marina - Lovely post-sunset sky

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4.0(64 reviews)
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This place was really nice... loved the bay views. Absolutely breath taking…read more We went on a Thursday so it wasn't busy at all but they still had live music. I must admit I was already pretty wasted by the time I got here. I do remember the clam chowder being pretty good. Nothing like San Francisco chowder but still good. The coconut shrimp was delicious as hell. And we also ordered the sampler and met some people at the bar. Don't remember much about the food after that. Those drinks were strong. One thing I do remember is almost being stranded. We took a Lyft because obviously we were drinking so responsibilities you know. But then the Lyft could not get back to Gilbert's because of road work. One of the employees was nice enough to drop us off at the gas station near by so we could get home!! 10/10 service!!! Definitely will be back

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Gilbert's Tiki Bar - What a cute nook this place is in!

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