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Kiki's Sandbar

3.7 (587 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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KIKI'S SANDBAR ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Live music
Casual
Dogs allowed

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First time here
Shannon D.

Kiki's Sandbar is everything you want in the Keys and more. From the moment you walk in, it has that laid-back, feet-in-the-sand vibe that instantly makes you feel like you're home. The ambience is chill, welcoming, and effortlessly fun -- the kind of place you plan to stop by for one drink and end up staying all night. Huge shoutout to Jill behind the bar -- absolute gem. Friendly, attentive, and makes a killer drink while making everyone feel like a regular. The live music adds the perfect touch, setting the mood without overpowering conversation and really bringing the place to life. On top of all that, the prices are awesome, especially for the Keys. Great drinks, great people, great music, and unbeatable vibes. If you're looking for a true local sandbar experience, Kiki's is a must. Here's the breakdown Location 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Food 5/5 Service 5/5 The foodie ninja shall return

Bethany B.

Really fun spot to pop in for lunch! We ate here after a pleasant morning spent at nearby Big Pine Key. Lunch options were a little bit limited in the area so we were happy to find Kiki's! We sat on the sprawling back patio, enjoyed sunshine and live music -- with a beautiful view of the water. The menu is straightforward and everything we had was very good. Fresh grilled fish, cocktails, and some fries! All you need for a great beach day lunch. We had a lot of fun, would return!

Fresh catch basket - fine but nothing to write home about
Kate F.

This place has undergone some changes. With it, the food quality has elevated. I love the tuna nachos. And the outside sandy are is fantastic. Music a lot of nights too!

Yadira R.

We stopped at this spot for lunch after spending some time at the beach and everything was great. We went for lunch on a Sunday and it was not busy at all. They do have outdoor sitting downstairs and indoor upstairs. We decided to do indoor. Our servers (one was in training) were great and attentive. My raw oysters tasted fresh and my margarita was strong. I went with the trio platter which had snapper, mahi and shrimp. Everything was perfectly seasoned and fresh. I enjoyed everything we had and I would recommend.

Fresh fish
Stacie V.

A part of our party went fishing on a charter boat and it docked at this location. The rest of us met them here. This is a nice spot. Nice views of the water. They offer to cook whatever you catch for 18 bucks per pound. They give choices of fried, grilled or blackened. Our party chose blackened. There's nothing like fresh fish. It was very good but also TOOOO salty. I would request lightly blackened next time. They include sides with it and bring it out family style. Very cool experience and everyone was super nice.

The Bar
Bill S.

The bartenders are friendly and make well crafted cocktails. The setting is perfect as it's nestled on the beach. We didn't eat but the food did look good. The only thing not perfect was the sour, almost puke like smell. It's a common smell for bars that are road hard and put away wet.

Elizabeth M.

Great stop on our way to Key West. I had a salad with snapper and my husband had the grouper basket. Both dishes were good and the view of the water and the overseas highway was a bonus. It was a nice tiki restaurant and Leeanna took great care of us. Also it's dog friendly!

Merry Christmas!
Craig R.

Food is good bar food. Clam chowder was spot on. Visited Christmas week. Live music, lighted boat parade. Nice clean restroom facilities. Great attentive staff

View from the stage!
Victoria C.

5 stars I absolutely love Kiki's Sandbar! The atmosphere is unbeatable, with stunning waterfront views and a laid-back island vibe that makes it one of our favorite spots in the Keys. All of the servers are genuinely wonderful -- friendly, attentive, and always make you feel welcome. I have the pleasure of playing live music here every other Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM, but they feature live music every single day during that time, and often have additional entertainment hours too. Definitely check their website for the full music and event schedule -- there's always something going on! As for the food: the wings, smash burger, and tuna nachos are absolute must-tries. Everything is fresh and flavorful. It's also nice to have such a great option a little farther up the Keys -- perfect for locals and visitors alike. Can't recommend this place enough!

Karissa M.

Seat yourself type of place. View is nice and there's a live band. Their mango habanero wings are good! But definitely missing some heat. The smashburger was pretty mid too. Service can take a hot minute if they're slammed. It was MDW so it was but still it was good. I would say it's your average on the water no frills type of restaurant.

Fish basket
Aimee W.

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat on our drive to Key West. It's one of many roadside spots to choose from. Plenty of parking at this waterside spot. Service is friendly. We appreciated the table umbrellas to shade us from the sun. They have covered bar with plenty of libations to choose from. Our server recommended the tuna nachos and we obliged. The plate was plentiful, tuna fresh and overall super flavorful. It looks like they offer live music on certain occasions. This place gives the island vibe!

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This was a nice place with good drinks, great service and good music. The food was not amazing but was very good

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Nice place - great outdoor seating- food was very good- waitress was helpful - had great suggestions

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Do you allow Dogs?

Oh yeah, dogs are only allowed in the outside areas like the front and back porch -- technically they can be inside if they're an actual, legit service dog. But please don't be that person bringing in your emotional support chihuahua and calling it… Read more

Is it open for dining in or take out only?

Dining under our Tiki or on the Beach!

Can you boat up to a pier and eat?

Yes, you can arrive by water/boat or by vehicle!

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3.6(48 reviews)
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Came back here to celebrate Valentine's Day and the experience was just as special however the food…read morewas a bit disappointing. The bread to start was delicious. The little ball ones tasted like onion and chives, yum! The crispy sticks were okay. We ordered the arugula salad and that was my favorite dish of the evening. Refreshing and light I enjoyed it. We got another pallet cleanser (we knew this time around what to do)! I ordered the chicken and my bf ordered the steak. His came with sides but mine didn't since it came with two little florets of broccoli and a sort of mashed potato underneath. I found my chicken to be very bland, thankfully we had some sauces on the side I could use with it. I will say the chicken was cooked perfectly, great texture, just the flavor was lacking. My bf's sides were good but the steak itself was very underwhelming. Just not what you would expect for the price or like the one we had our first time we dined here. Once again, the vibes here cannot be beat! But the food... certainly can be.

What a beautiful and romantic little getaway hidden off of the Keys. Only accessible by boat, this…read morehidden gem is a short 15 minute cruise away. Our captain was friendly and the waters were calm. You arrive to the dock and greeted by another friendly employee who will help you with your luggage, answer any questions and show you to your table if you're ready to eat. This is an adult only hotel / restaurant and it makes for a really quiet and enjoyable time. There is a pianist playing which was lovely as the sun was setting. Tim and Jose were extremely lovely to talk with and are definitely an asset to the team. Our meals here were delicious, fresh, and we could not have imagined anything more perfect for dinner. We ordered the tuna tartare, and octopus appetizers along the lobster and fish dinner. The key lime pie and a bottle of wine were added touches to our fantastic dinner. The reason for the 4 stars is the variety on the menu as it is set. A few more options would have been nice, but we don't regret our visit here. Make your reservation, bring bug spray just in case and prepare for a great time away from the busy city. Cheers!

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The Dining Room - Tuna tartare and octopus appetizers.

Tuna tartare and octopus appetizers.

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Kiki's Sandbar - seafood - Updated May 2026

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