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Papa Joe’s Waterfront

4.4 (307 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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PAPA JOE’S WATERFRONT ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Touristy
Outdoor seating

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Seared Yellowfin Tuna
Heather H.

Had a great meal at Papa Joe's Waterfront. Our server JD was very friendly. We ordered a strawberry (something) spritz and a passion fruit margarita for drinks, both very good. Wonton-crusted Seared Yellowfin was plated beautifully and every element was delicious. Baby back ribs were a good size, sauced well, tender and very tasty. This was one of my favorites during our week in the keys. Papa Joe's has a great outside waterfront area with games, a bar, and plenty of tables for the great views.

Stone crab
Kim K.

Came here at the recommendation of our tour guide. We have never gotten stone crab before so decided to try the platter. It was rich and tasty. A bit hard to eat but what crab isn't. We also got the smash burger and fish and chips. The fish was a bit greasy. The burger was delicious and loved the addition of fried pickles. The cocktails were tasty and service was good! Outside was full so we didn't get to sit on the patio but gorgeous spot.

Double Trouble
Regan R.

If you're making the drive from Miami to Key West, do yourself a favor and stop at Papa Joe's. We pulled up to the tiki bar and immediately knew we were in the right place. Our bartender Hunter was fantastic -- friendly, knowledgeable, and quick with recommendations. She pointed us toward the Double Trouble, their take on a painkiller, and her personal favorite, the Tequila Mockingbird. Order both. You can thank her later. For food we went with the yellowfin tuna tartare and the Peruvian ceviche... both were excellent and felt right at home in the Keys. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're sitting waterfront in the Florida sun. Perfect pit stop. Perfect vibes. We'll definitely be back on the next drive through.

Fresh tile fish basket with yuca tostones and toasted almond brussel sprouts
Dee L.

Even better the second time around! Our server was amazeballs! Thank you Gladys for your warm hospitality! Lunch was magnificent. Oysters were yumminess! My whole fried yellow snapper lunch was spectacular! Love the vibe See you soon!

Tiki bar
J. H.

Atmosphere- excellent except for the wind on one side of the bar. Once we moved to the other side of the tiki, it was much nicer. Service - friendly and efficient. Food - solid, but not outstanding. Had gator bites, which seemed a little overdone. The Caesar salad dressing had a very strong anchovy flavor, which I didn't mind, but my girlfriend was not as keen on. My local catch fish tacos and coconut rice were pretty good, though. Should've ordered the Old Bay Buffalo chicken wings. Oh well. Seems like a great spot to hit for some drinks and take in the scenery.

Adam R.

Nice place for lunch outdoorsy after fishing into the early afternoon. Buzzing venue with outside seating, a tiki bar, patio and indoor seating. Boaters park their vessels and come for a quick bite or drink before getting back on the water. Food is good, service is friendly and the beer is cold. We had tuna nachos (good not great), fish tacos were yummy, fried fish sandwich was solid and coconut shrimp had good flavors. Come here for a nice outdoor meal and some people watching you wont be disappointed.

Great views
Richard T.

Very friendly staff but the drinks are way overpriced and the food was way overpriced and not good at all. Hamburger $18 my wife's fish $38 Wine $11 per glass and house margaritas $15 each. Great views and cool place but way overpriced.

cheesecake was 10/10
Yanet T.

Great vibes perfect picture setting ! Food was sooo good music was on point and our service was great!

The finished fish dip.  Not a bit left of the Wahoo.  Incredible
Rich C.

Cool vibe with great staff. We sat at the bar and loved it. Order like a local. Sig in to the unusual dishes. Go early. Closes at 9 pm.

Backyard
Sheena G.

We arrived around 5pm when the table seating starts. They don't take reservations. The sun wasn't quite setting yet, and it was pretty hot, so we started with a drink in the shady overwater tiki hut. Such beautiful views! The double trouble is delicious - like a painkiller at soggy dollar in JVD. When we started seeing the tables fill up, we moved to a table where a friendly server greeting us quickly. We started with Baked Oysters. Yum! My husband has the bucatini carbonara calabrese special. Wasn't bad but probably wouldn't get it again. I had the shrimp curry dish and it was fantastic! We were enjoying the soft music and the beautiful sunset. Then a boat showed up with a bunch of kids. They were running around screaming with no one telling them not to. It really killed the whole vibe. Someone working there should have spoken with the parents or kids to stop this behavior. It went on for a long time.

Gaby R.

Papa Joe's Waterfront in Key Largo is such a great family friendly spot, especially if you're out on the boat you can just pull right up. They've created a really fun space for kids, with a dedicated play area that includes a giant Connect Four and several cornhole boards to keep everyone entertained. There's also an upstairs seating area that gives you a nice breeze and beautiful views of the water, which makes it a perfect place to relax. I didn't try the food this time, but judging by what I saw coming out of the kitchen, it looked fresh and inviting. Overall, it's a casual and welcoming spot to hang out with family, enjoy the Keys vibe, and take advantage of the easy boat access

Christina T.

We came here because I had seen online that it had been redone. I don't know what it looked like on the inside before but it was modern with a touch of Florida. The deck area was also really nice and they also have a live camera so you can tune in and watch the sunset too. Now for the food, easily one of the best tuna bowls, I've ever had. It was seared tuna on a bed of coconut rice, and it was absolutely delicious. In fact, everything was, the watermelon salad, the pickle bites and the calamari too. What really won us us over was the fact that we were a big group and the service was great. Definitely a stop to make while in the keys.

Gold rush cocktail
Misty M.

Wow! We've been coming to the keys for several years and finally decided to try this newer restaurant instead of some of our normal options. We got there a little bit before dinner service began and enjoyed some frozen drinks on the grassy area while the kids enjoyed running around and playing a little bit before our table was ready. We were seated promptly and the service was amazing. I had a beautiful glass of Sauvignon Blanc and we shared appetizers. The conch puppies were great and the burnt ends were delicious. We decided to share the Everglades style local fish and were completely blown away by the mixture of elements on the plate. The key lime buerre blanc sauce was perfect and cut with the avocado mousse and teardrop peppers perfectly. The kids even loved the fruit with passion fruit "bubbles". I can tell that this restaurant is going to become a new tradition, and next time we won't miss sunset!

The beautiful sunset from inside the restaurant.

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Awesome food. Awesome environment. Best of all, awesome server, Edguardo. And the view! Perfect sunset!

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The ceviche was delicious! Yummy rum runner. Nice ambiance and amazing views of the water from the upper tiki bar.

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