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    Old Key Lime House

    3.5 (1.7k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Tiki Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    OLD KEY LIME HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Randi P.

    Great place! Huge! So many options to sit - both inside and outside. Good food & drinks. Service was awesome. Live music! Will definitely be back! Loved all the TVs for watching Sports. They even had a giant screen in the water - which was awesome!

    Key lime pie ... too sweet for my liking.
    Adam B.

    This place has really gone downhill in terms of the food. I mean ... this is probably some of the worst restaurant food I've ever eaten. Nothing is fresh ... the menu is very limited ... and it tastes like something I could get at a Wa Wa gas station. It's really quite terrible. The atmosphere is cool. It's a tiki bar on steroids with several seating areas and views of the bay. At night, there is a big movie screen floating next to the dining areas which shows the basketball games ... and most nights there is live music. It's not usually good live music ... but a guitar player and a singer. The tiki bar side is the fun side ... you have cafeteria style seating on the other side ... and a few cool tables along a long dock with water on both sides. On most days, there is a long wait, even if the restaurant looks half full. The food is so bad. First of all, you would expect a lot of fresh seafood from a restaurant which sits on a marina, right near the ocean in Florida. Most of their seafood is frozen and fried. They have fried shrimp, grouper bites, fried fish tacos, nachos, fried foods and the worst burger I've ever eaten. The only sandwich that's actually 'fresh' fish is their blackened or grilled grouper sandwich. It tasted rubbery and chewy and was very thin. The grouper bites were basically really fishy tasting deep fried pieces of fish with a slimy inside and outer coating which slid right off the fish. The drinks are expensive ... but strong. The famous key lime pie is just average. It's 60% whipped cream and 40% key lime. It doesn't really have the tartness of a good key lime pie. It's much sweeter than Joe's Stone Crab's famous key lime pie. Very sugary and I doubt they actually make it fresh by grating the lime zest in. I would absolutely order a piece just to try it ... but don't believe the hype. Overall, this is an institution which has been around for a century. I find myself returning each time I am in the area, although each time the food seems to get worse. Come here to drink and have a good time and keep your expectations of the menu low. The menu needs an overhaul.

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    Pam S.

    This is a great spot on the waterfront with beautiful views! This place has a large capacity with plenty of servers to make sure you have everything you need. We got our order in quickly & as we were waiting, they had Keylime pie slices walking around so we picked one up to try. That pie is worth getting. It's super creamy smooth with a little tartness. It wasn't long before our entire table of six were served. I ordered the salmon burger with fries. The salmon burger is packed thick and flavorful. The fries are real slices of potatoes that are fantastic-maybe a little heavy on the seasoning. I also tried their shrimp tacos. They definitely have some flavorful spicy seasoning packed in there with the corn and bean salsa. My only complaint is my father-in-law asked for an extra side of dressing with 3 different people, and no one ever came with it. Also, nobody came to refill our drinks. The food is that good though you should definitely try this spot out & it's not overpriced. It's got a fun flair decor and a few big screen TVs to watch some sports they had on the Winter Olympics.

    Bike ride and then a stop for takeout and eating on the docks
    Stacie V.

    I've always been a fan of Old Key Lime and I still appreciate the food, great atmosphere and being near the water but I have NEVER been charged .25 for asking for extra pickles for my smash burger. That is insane to me. I am a "extra pickles" girl so I ask for them everywhere and never have I been charged extra for them. The waitress even said when I asked "well there are some already on there" never said there would be an extra charge. It's only .25 cent but the principal. Come on Old Key Lime. Are y'all that hard pressed for a buck?

    The mashed potatoes I made to rescue the gloopy ones from OKLH
    Anne-Marie G.

    First of all, Michelle bartender at Tiki Bar is incredible! As is the water and vibe. Moved here in September, so I'm a local... today was my first visit to Old Key Lime House. Asked about the crab cake... highly recommended, as no filler .. yall, that is true, but if it's three ounces... for$26, I'd be surprised. (Pictured below.) Mashed potatoes (also recommended...) gluey and gloopy... made my own to fold it into. (Pictured below.) Star of the show? Crumbled key lime pie!!! Awesome! So I'd recommend going for the view, tiki bar and crumbled key lime pie... skip dinner, you'll thank me!

    Cobb Salad at Old Key Lime House, Lantana
    Bruce K.

    I met up with some friends here and we sat outside on the deck overlooking the water. On a weekday in the early afternoon, there were not that many other people out here to bother us while we were doing our day drinking. I managed to find a spot on the street so I didn't have to hand over my keys to the valet which was a plus. Their version of a Cobb Salad was interesting with something called "Forbidden black rice" that threw me out of ketosis. Otherwise, the salad was tasty and the tomatoes and lettuce were fresh. Blue cheese was tasty and there was enough bacon. A friend got a slice of their Key Lime Pie and while they brought enough forks to share, he did not. It looked fabulous. A quick thank you to the waitress who risked her tip by telling a dude to put out his cigar. Cigar smoking is not allowed on the outside patio. [Review 476 of 2025 - 2118 in Florida - 24038 overall]

    Key lime pie is a must
    Tina B.

    So I had forgotten about this gem. Came here with a friend but didn't have time to stay for dessert so we had to go back. The Wayne o sandwich is my favorite and the key lime pie was perfect. The setting is beautiful and servers were friendly. Can't wait to go back.

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    Nathalie A.

    I'm not a keylime pie lover but this drink is so delicious. A must have if you visit OKLH and the actually pie is also delicious. What ever they put in the crust has won me over.

    Richard A.

    Amazing place on intercoastal waterway. Great views and location. We had grouper sandwiches and shrimp and mahi tacos plus fries and onion rings. All was very tasty. But the star was an app crab shrimp Spinach dip we got. Crab flavor so fresh and sweet. Highly recommend

    Aylon P.

    Old Key Lime House is a landmark waterside bar and restaurant with a location that's been around for decades. The place is absolutely massive with about 5 bars and seating areas, there's plenty of space to grab a meal or drink with a great view of the inter coastal. Service is pretty quick and friendly, and very well staffed. The food is about what you would expect from a casual waterfront spot, with plenty of classics and seafood. The namesake key lime pie is pretty fantastic too. It's a more homemade style, with a super thick crust and more whipped cream than you'd know what to do with. Overall, highly recommend swinging by at least once to try out this historic dockside location.

    Michael M.

    Not a whole lot worth writing about. Everything we ordered came out overcooked. Salmon was dry, grouper was dry, fries were just this side of burnt, and for restaurant named Key Lime, I'm honestly not sure why they think their key lime pie is good... Service was fine though not great at watching for empty glasses. Live music was really good.

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    Andrea H.

    If you're looking for a place to make you feel like you're on vacation..., this is it! Located right on the water in Lake Worth there's valet parking in front and if you're lucky you may be able to find a spot on I just love this family run waterside restaurant. Super casual with a real Key West party vibe. If you can sit by the water, you'll enjoy some beautiful views. it's always fun and lively and if you're a Gators fan there's no better place to watch a game.. Live music almost every night of the week. Fresh seafood, and great drinks!

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    Dawn W.

    I guess there was a lot of things on the menu with something in each I wouldn't like, but with a message like "Modifications and substitutions politely declined" in red bold letters makes you feel like you shouldn't even bother to ask. I did ask for a slice of lime and it never would've come if we didn't go ask for it. I settled for a wedge salad because I never had one that was awful. I was nervous of the buttermilk dressing instead of blue cheese and told our server, and he said he would put it in the side. My husband went with fish and chips. Well, I was wrong: the wedge was huge and looked great, but there was something in it that was an off taste. I thought maybe it was the dressing, but I don't think it was. I tried everything by itself, but the acrid like taste was so imbedded in my mouth, I couldn't be sure what it was. I actually think it may have been the blue cheese itself. There are many varieties and perhaps it was one I just don't like. I didn't eat much, but I don't think anyone actually cared if I did or not. My husband thought the fish was fine. Wasn't too greasy or overly battered. Fries were VERY limp. Even though we were not thrilled with our food, we had to try the key lime pie. Disappointed in that as well, but worlds better than our dinners. The crust is very thick, but good, there's a huge amount of of flavorless whipped cream. Definitely fresh, but even just a little sugar in it could have helped it, otherwise it was blah, and the lime curd...I didn't taste lime at all, but great texture. The views are great, but it's not enough to ever come back for. May be a great place to hang out with your friends if you're not very hungry.

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    Ask the Community - Old Key Lime House

    Is there indoor searing with a water view?

    Yes! Most areas afford some type of cover.

    Do you have grouper sandwiches?

    Yes, They Have Them And They Are One Of The Best Dishes There!🐟🍔🤩

    I am looking for aligátor meat? Do you have in menu?

    Not on the menu

    Is there a place to dock your boat?

    Yes

    Are dogs allowed?

    No, sorry

    Do you have TVs with NFL football games?

    It's a "Gator" bar so just college games

    Does Happy hour include the appetizers?..

    No, just drinks. Outdoor bar only.

    Do they have more than 3 women's toilets?

    Hi Fiona - there are 2 ladies rooms in the bar area that has 2 stalls in one room and then the second room is one person only. There is also a ladies room in the front area of the restaurant section which has 2 stalls. In my opinion, and… Read more

    Can anyone sit in the floating tiki bar? How much to rent it out?

    Boat bar is open most days after 2pm, unless theres bad weather. Call ahead and ask if it is set up. WE DO NOT RENT IT OUT!

    How much do they charge for valet parking?

    Its complimentary you just tip the valets.

    Do they serve brunch?

    Yes

    Is it dog friendly?

    They welcome service animals only.

    Is old key lime house kid friendly?

    Yes

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