We decided to eat here because my Boy Scout Troop ate here last year while they on a trip to Sea Base and I was not able to make the trip. The boys told me how much they enjoyed eating here so I thought I would give it a try. I had the Key Lime Fish and it was great. The service from Felipe was quick and concise. The food was reasonably priced. This is a big restaurant and it was mostly empty because we were there during the week in April. The boys were right - this is a great place to eat. I look forward to eating here again. read more

Food was flavorful and homemade. The ambiance was very laidback and chill, music was great. As for the service, the server had a few tables but they definitely did not miss asking us how we were doing. read more

Kaya Island Eats was part of our walking food tour, and unfortunately by the time we stopped to try their signature rice and fish dish, I was already too full to really enjoy it or try the rice. Since it was served family-style, everyone in the group shared a small portion. Based on everyone's reactions, the dish was definitely a hit. The outdoor seating arrangement made the place feel friendly and inviting. It gives off a laid-back island vibe, almost like being somewhere in the Bahamas. Given the opportunity, I would definitely come back to try more of their dishes -- and especially their desserts. I'd recommend this place, especially since it came highly praised by our tour guide. read more

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Kaya Island eats seems like a great place to watch a sporting event and it doesn't hurt that they got a nice shrimp taco. The blackened shrimp paired with the pineapple salsa is a chefs kiss, they also do not skimp on the shrimp served in your taco. We look forward to trying more menu options. The restaurant does karaoke starting at 8pm and has endless TVS for your viewing needs. The server was very friendly. read more

Kaya Island Eats - Shrimp Taco - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

Incredible restaurant with great vegan options... they understand what vegan means so yay What I ordered: 1. Coconut curry (added tofu, made vegan) - (5/5). The best dish I ordered. So so delicious. Lots of rice, veggies, curry and tofu. Portion sizes - it looks big, but you need a whole protein for yourself tho lol Veg / Vegetarian / Vegan review NOTE: Ensure you ask them to make it vegan 1-2 more times. One of the orders had yogurt and butter, so I just cancelled the order. read more

Kaya Island Eats - Coconut curry with tofu (vegan) - INCREDIBLE, must try - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

I promise, you don't want to miss this place. The atmosphere and employees are really fun. It's tucked just off of Duval St out of the crazy noise and people. Our server was also the bar tender. She was loads of fun. We had the fish and chips, the Hawaiian kahula pork, and the Asian/Cajun tofu. The Asian/Cajun tofu is the tastiest entree I've ever had in the Keys! I'm not a vegetarian, but the combination of flavors is so good. If you're vegan or vegetarian, you're in good hands with this menu. If you want a light beer that's local, you can't go wrong with the Crazy Lady. read more

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I was dying to have good conch fritters and thirsty after walking around all day. It was also cool inside so we stopped by. Glad we did. Our waitress was so kind and brought us a giant pitcher of water which had orange and cucumber in it. So good! My husband (who doesn't like fish) and I really enjoyed the conch fritters. We also enjoyed the tomato and mozzarella stack. It's a huge place. We were in the front inside but there is a place out back outside and karaoke. Would definitely come back to try their drinks and other eats. read more

Kaya Island Eats - Conch fritters were very good. - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

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Had a delicious dinner here tonight. I enjoyed Bahamian lobster tail with drawn butter, yellow rice and sautéed squash and zucchini. I loved it. I never finish anything and my plate was clean. My vegetarian son had jackfruit Hawaiian BBQ over rice which he demolished. Our server, Mercedes, was attentive and I think prices were good. I will eat here again the next time im in Key West read more

Kaya Island Eats - Bahamian lobster tail - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

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This fusion restaurant is located at the heart of the hustle and bustle of Duval street. It is spacious with seven TVs to watch sports. Staff is friendly and engaging. Poke: it has interesting ribbons of pickled carrots. It comes with a good amount of rice. Very tasty. We had to wait a while for the food to come out. read more

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Love this place. Started out with a complementary sampling of the Mai Tai. Yummy and sweet. We ordered the poke nachos and the fish bites appetizers. Both were so fresh with excellent toppings and flavors. Waiter was wonderful. read more

Kaya Island Eats - Fish appetizer - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

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We stopped by for dinner on a recent trip after reading some good reviews. It was a little confusing at first because we walked in on the bar side and the hostess stand was actually through that toward the back. Once back there you see the restaurant is actually pretty large. Unfortunately there was a 2 hour wait so we wound up just grabbing a spot (the last 2) at the bar instead. The bartender was quick with our drinks but the food took quite a long time to come out. We actually almost contemplated canceling one order because we had a timed event afterwards but it worked out. The food was really good. We both really enjoyed our meals. We would come back with a better preparedness of how long it takes (and maybe make a reservation!) read more

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We came based off the Yelp reviews being so high. I would say the reviews are accurate. Excellent food. The blacks fish taco were the best I've eaten. The atmosphere is very authentic Key West. The hostess and servers were super friendly and fast. read more

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Dined: 5/27/26 We arrived to Key West on The Celebrity Reflection Cruise Ship. After walking to the Southernmost Point, a local Key Wester recommend Kaya Island Eats. We split their Blackened Shrimp Tacos and they are AWESOME / PHENOMENAL! There had to be 12-14 perfectly cooked shrimps on 2 flour tortillas. The mango pineapple salsa and coleslaw are perfect condiments! Our server was extremely friendly & fast! We will be back! Highly recommend! read more

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Fun spot! Multiple seating areas all with a cool island vibe. Our server, Mercedes, was so friendly and fun. I just ordered an appetizer plate of conch fritters, wanting to try the Keyy West specialty. I guess I just don't care for this dish. They were cooked properly and came out hot and crispy. But... mostly a kind of wet sought inside with little bits of the conch, and no flavor whatsoever. Couldn't taste the seafood. My partner loved the jerk chicken! read more

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The restaurants seems tiny, but it's connected to many other places and is very cool. We sat on the back patio and listened to some great live music. The service was excellent, they all worked together to make it a very good experience for us. The reggae fish was perfectly cooked, delicious and had a lot of sides of blended well together. The Kahlúa pork was fabulous. We ate every bit of both dishes. The crowd was lively and we stayed after we finished the meal to enjoy the music and atmosphere. read more

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Liked it so much we visited twice! First visit was for lunch and fish tacos. Tried both the blackened and the fried fish tacos along with a side of french fries. Loved the fries- double fried thick crunchy batter & a lot of flavor. Fish tacos were decent. Bartender was friendly & attentive. First cocktail (mai tai) was alright, but my espresso martini was soooo delicious I had a second! 2nd visit we popped in one evening to check out the karoake room- that was a ton of fun! The MC did a great job entertaining and keeping the songs flowing, and there was a great mix of laughs & good vocals. Bathrooms on both visits were gross, so unfortunately can't give this place a 5 star. But otherwise super glad we visited twice! read more

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Excellent service and food. The menu selection is amazing. I want to keep coming back to try the different options. Hawaiian cuisine flair. read more

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An awesome lunch experience in Key West. Our server, Brandon, was great from getting our drink orders to helping with menu recommendations. My got blackened shrimp tacos and fish tacos which had two of each. We shared one of each. The fish tacos were big fillets of wonderful white fish. The blackened shrimp tacos were even better with so much shrimp. The pineapple salsa mix on those was perfect. Great lunch and wonderful service. read more

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We were sat outside in the back corner of the restaurant. It was cute and quiet. The service was as good as it could be given that we waited over an hour for our entrees. The server said she was doing everything she could so it's not her fault. She was visibly wiping her nose with her hand which I thought was pretty unsanitary but it was hella busy and she was the only server working the outside. The food was decent we got the bang bang chicken, coconut shrimp and tuna nachos fairly quickly. We waited over an hour for our entrees which were pretty mid considering the wait. The server did give us free popcorn as well while we waited. I had the pesto Rasta pasta with shrimp which was pretty good aside from the cinnamony after taste. My brother got the big burger and said it was dry and not very good. I appreciate that there was a magician going around doing tricks tho. Overall, the food was decent but it is not worth the wait. read more

Kaya Island Eats - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

Honestly the food here is REALLY good and fresh and the servers are nice. Get the coconut shrimp appetizer! We also loved all the jerk sauce-related items. The whole place is also a vibe - it's HUGE and each part of the building is a different mood. However, we waited over an hour and a half for our food when the place was pretty empty so docking a star for that. The ladies room was in pretty poor condition but it does have a baby changing station. read more

Kaya Island Eats - Portabello sandwich - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

My family has been coming to Kaya since it was located down on Sugarloaf Key next to Baby's Coffee, when I was a little kid! Let me tell you - this food has always been INSANE. The portions are large, the taste is incredible, this is not only my fav restaurant in Key West but truly my fav restaurant ever. This newer location has a combo of indoor and outdoor seating, live music, karaoke, this spot is truly an experience in itself but also multiple experiences. Kinda hidden down duval street, and once you step inside and walk down, you realize just how big it is. The owner Scott is great, always catering to his guests and ensuring every meal and experience is great. They just opened up 2 more restaurants in Key West too - I need to check those out next time. As a vegetarian, they have lots of veg options and even tofu. Vegan options too. Lots and lots of island style fish and meats. No pics were taken this time because we ate so fast.. trust me and check it out ok! read more

Service was slow at best. Only one server at the time we sat down. Tacos by both my wife who had the grilled and I had the blackened. They were very good , for the blackened you couldn't taste the seasoning. Drinks were great! read more

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We went today to Kaya Island Eats and really enjoyed our dinner. So war I would say our best dinner. Everyone was happy. They offer a good choice of vegetarian food. The dishes we had and prices you can see on the bill. I think it was delicious and absolutely value for money. We were sitting inside, but you can also sit outside. The staff is nice and helpful. I would definitely go again and I would recommend to go if you are in Key West. read more

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This restaurant is conveniently located on Duval Street. All our food and drinks were delicious. The place was pretty dead for a lunchtime weekday while our cruise ship was at port. It's a bit of a walk, but it's worth it. I would definitely go back here. read more

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We hooked them, they cooked them! Will be back next time we are in the Keys. Several different courses all made with our personal catch. read more

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This place is SO COOL!!! The vibes are amazing and there's a ton of different space to eat, drink, and hang out depending on your mood. The drinks were fairly inexpensive and contained sufficient booze amounts. The tacos are AMAZING - they are stuffed with tons of delicious meats and toppings, and I was full just from eating the two of them alone. The service was very slow, but our server did discount our check as an apology for the wait times. They also acknowledged before we ordered that the kitchen was backed up, so I did appreciate the heads up beforehand. I wish I'd spent more time here, and next time I need to try something new since the menu is so expansive. read more

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This was one of our favorite spots for happy hour while staying in the Keys. We dined at the bar both visits. The selection for happy hour was great and the food was delicious. We ordered the Poke Nachos ($9), Small Boom Shrimp ($8), and the Bang Bang fish ($8). I also ordered the Mango Beer ($3.50) which was very refreshing. I don't usually order flavored beers like this but this one was top-notch, even Nancy liked it. On our first visit, the hostess attempted to seat us in the bar area at one of the smaller booths, but wanted to put us next to a larger group with a bunch of rowdy adults and children, when we asked to be moved to a quieter booth away from these people she couldn't relocate us because all the tables were reserved, yet nobody was sitting there. So we just decided to sit at the bar to move on from the situation. What's weird about this place is there's a lot of seating but it's spread out in different sections of the building. Some areas are outside where it's not air conditioned and some areas are inside. There's other places to sit down and eat but I guess because staff was minimal, we were corralled to either the bar area where we were or the outside seating area where you enter around the opposite side of the Duval. You wouldn't even know this place exists when passing the entrance on Duval, the entrance gate is closed and you need to pull open the gate door to get inside. From there, you approach a large outdoor bar and unless there is a special event going on, it looks like this area doesn't get used because there's no staff here. The back entrance off Aronovitz Ln. (I believe) Has a more welcoming vibe, as it has outside seating and there were several small groups of customers dining there, but way too uncomfortable on a 90 degree afternoon. The bar where we sat is icky, I don't know if the bar was painted, but when I tried to pick up my coaster to relocate my beer I had to use my nails to pull it off the sticky bar and paint would get on my nails; a bit gross. I have to agree with another reviewer that the restroom is pretty nasty as well. It was this way on both visits and the restaurant was fairly slow for happy hour. I have to say that the food was awesome. Both visits everything was freshly made and beautifully presented. I would definitely comeback for the happy hour meals. Alternatively, I have concerns with the cleanliness of the restaurant and hope the kitchen is held to a higher cleaner standard. All-in-all, they are well worth the visit if you are looking for great food in the area especially during happy hour. read more

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We came here twice in May 2025 their happy hour. Half price apps and. Drinks from 4 to 6 pm. The food here is absolutely delicious. We had the fish bites fried shrimp and tuna. My husband had the mango beer It was so good. This place is huge and has inside and outside seating. We decided to sit at the bar for quicker service. They also have another huge room for karaoke with a big stage. I think this is one of the nicest bars at Key West. read more

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Came here with fresh fish caught on Rusty's Bucket Charters. Capt. Russ strongly encouraged us to come here and boy he wasn't wrong. Service was great, and the food preparation was unbelievable! Our new fav KW spot! read more

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Great service! I had the mahi mahi fish appetizer and tuna nachos My wife had the Jamaican fish jerky Mahi mahi fish appetizer (bang bang fish) was absolutely delicious We also had the mango beer and Moana which were a lovely pairing with our food. Definitely one of the better dining spots in the key with stellar service! read more

Kaya Island Eats - Indoor dining area - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

Pros: Love the location. Right off of Duval. Very convenient from anywhere you would ever be in Old Town. Ambiance inside was very islandy and chill. Beach yoga was on every single TV. Lol. Service was great. Our server was alone in the dining room and really busting her butt, but she did her best for us, and we appreciated it greatly. Food was surprisingly good. This was our first real dinner in town, and we were expecting tourist quality stuff, but no, this place had quality stuff! And pretty healthy portions. Cons: No real cons. Hope they hire more servers at some point. Tips: We had the pesto pasta, which was very good. And the Kahlua pork bowl was out of this world delicious. If you're considering the ice cream pie, I'd skip it. It was good, but there are other desserts up and down Duval. read more

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Came here one evening during our trip to Key West. According to my food finding algorithm, this was the best overall restaurant in Key West, so it was a no brainer, we had to check it out. Right on Duval, we walked in for a pretty early dinner, around 5PM, and we got seated immediately. We had a nice server who was fine on her own at 5PM, but they really need to bring someone in as the night gets busier. By the time we were done, she was serving like a dozen and a half tables. But she did a good job. We were very well taken care of. Ambiance was nice. Island vibes, as promised. And if you go exploring further back into the restaurant, you'll find that there is a large compound full of other rooms that do other things like pool and karaoke, it was wild. Lots of fun to be had here. As for the food, we started off the evening with Those Incredible Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings! (Goat Cheese /Jerk Sauce /Green Onion), and they were so unique and good. Wings were cooked to perfection, very crispy and juicy, and the thick sauce that was all over them was super fun. It's also a good idea to let people put as much sauce on their wings as they want, to help control the spice levels. Bravo. Next we moved onto the The Legendary Rasta Pasta (Macadamia Nut Jerk Pesto made with Hemp Oil, Jerk Seasoning, Macadamia Nuts, Garlic and Basil). A huge portion of pasta, very well coated in that subtle but delicious pesto. Couldn't really taste any hemp oil. Jerk seasoning provided a little heat, the nuts added in some good texture, and the basil added in a nice herbaciousness. It was just a lovely dish. My main event was the Hawaiian Kahula Pork (Slow Roasted in Banana Leaves with Guava Lava Sauce & Mango Pineapple Salsa). Very flavorful, tender pork, atop a massive bed of rice. Very good sweet sauce and salsa on top, not a lot of different textures, but that's ok, it was just so delicious. Dessert was some sort of coconut ice cream pie. So if you like ice cream desserts, and you love coconut, you'll love this dessert. Overall, a solid dinner. Very delicious food. I'd come back. read more

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We came here during Fantasy Fest for the Pirate party. Their key lime pie colada is absolutely phenomenal. I had their conch fritters and I would not get them again. It was more breading than conch. Everyone else seemed to enjoy what they ordered. read more

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The food was great. We ordered the sliders, and conch fritters to share. The conch fritters were the best we had in town! We saw another group order bang bang fish and it looked so good we had to add that to the order and it didn't disappoint. All the food was fresh and cooked to perfection! read more

Think divey sports bar with dark sticky bar counter and all. The positive- vegan vegetarian options. I was looking for a large salad so I ordered from the big kahuna salads section on the menu. Asked for the dressing on the side. I was given the dressing on the side but they withheld all the fixings from the salad as well. Basically was served minimal greens with some grilled shrimp on top the grill pineapple, toasted coconut and the green onions were missing. Once I pointed it out the bartender did bring over a plate with the missing items. Blackened Fish tacos were ordered as well. Overall it was rather tasteless. I was disappointed as the restaurant had a good rating. I've eaten some good grub at divey joints. This wasn't the case here. read more

Kaya Island Eats - Mahi tacos. Bleh - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

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While looking for a place to eat on our first day in Key West we wandered into Kaya and had an amazing time! Laid back island vibe and great service was a nice way to start our trip.   The variety of specialty cocktails provided choices for everyone. Our server brought us a sample of their house Mai Tai before we ordered our drinks. It was delicious and 3 of us ordered the Mai Tai.  We started with their conch fritters and coconut shrimp-both good.  For main courses, we had the grilled Mahi Mahi tacos - cooked perfectly and topped with a tasty creamy corn salsa. The Baby Beach burgers were very good. The highlight of the orders was the Cuban Style Roast Pork! Delicious and full of flavor. The rice/beans/sweet plantains that accompanied the pork were equally delicious.  A great stop for good eats! read more

I was really looking forward to trying Kaya after it was recommended to us, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from start to finish. It was a Friday night, they were not overly busy. The first impression wasn't great. The hostess lacked any warmth or communication--she simply asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside, and when we said outside, she just walked away without a word. No "follow me," no direction... just awkward and unprofessional. Our server, CQ, didn't improve things. She came across as unfriendly and disengaged. At one point, she was standing near our table having a conversation with a young child in the back while we were seated right by the door. It felt unprofessional and uncomfortable. Even worse, she never came back to check on us throughout the meal. The food had potential. I ordered the mahi tacos, and while the flavor was actually amazing--light, fresh, and flaky--they were so wet that I couldn't even pick them up. I had to eat them with a fork, which completely took away from the experience. What was most frustrating was the lack of care. When I mentioned the issues, there was no effort to make things right--just indifference and walking away. Great atmosphere location, ambience. Overall, I had much higher expectations. It's truly sad that being on Duval Street will likely keep bringing in tourists, but we will not be back, nor will we be recommending Kaya. read more

Kaya Island Eats - Mahi tacos - Caribbean Near Me - Key West, Florida

Overall Kaya is great! So good that we came twice during our stay. First we had jerk chicken wings and the key like snapper. Both were amazing, so we came back a second time. We tried the coconut shrimp, jerk chicken , and coconut/macadamia fish, which was disappointing. The Mahi Mahi was overcooked, dry, and tough. And they just covered it with a ton of sauce. It was barely edible. Moral of the story, try the key lime snapper if you go! read more

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Had to try this as it had good reviews. Located on Duval St, this place has different areas: outdoor seating; indoor with a bar; a game area with billiards pool, foosball, crane claw machine, etc; and a room with a stage for performances. Razvan was working the bar and also took care of the tables in front of the bar. He was very friendly, funny and gave us recommendations. Our appetizer, the Bang bang fish, arrived after our entrees came. It is bite-sized pan fried mahi mahi with chili sauce. Hawaiian Kahlua pork and Macadamia/coconut catch were fine. The sauces they use for these dishes were probably the same (unagi, eel sauces); they actually taste almost the same. Food was alright, and our server was great. Giving it a 4/5. Would not necessarily come back read more

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Second time eating here in our 3 day stay. Mahi tacos were the best I ever had. Jerk wings were ok, bang bang fish bites were pretty good. The key lime pie however was .... Well I don't even have words. It was so good it was an emotionally moving experience. Service was a little slow on Sunday but you'll have that. read more