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Square Grouper

4.6 (123 reviews)
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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Skirt steak bowl
Crissie H.

Came for brunch with friends and couldn't be happier. You wouldn't expect it to be as delicious and stunning on the inside as it would look from the outside- but give it a chance. The staff was equally amazing and impressive.

Grouper sandwich
Gina T.

Everything is always well at Square Grouper. Tried the special of the day the Thai Snapper with chili sauce and Thai rice, omg! Explosion of the senses! So yummy and perfectly balanced! The fam had the regular grouper sandwich, calamari, and fish player. Everything is always well prepared and tasteful from appetizers to deserts. Customer since 2015 but first time at the KW location. Go see pics!

Shrimp cakes
Gwo-Long H.

The food was fresh and the staff was great. It takes no reservations. It has a large outdoor seating area. We had three starters: spicy calamari, shrimp cakes, and egg rolls. For dinner we had fried whole yellowtail. The starter portion was huge and was suitable for sharing. The yellowtail was fresh and tender. All starters were delicious.

Daniel A.

Was recommended this place by a local and it didn't disappoint! One of the places you can go to in order to get reliable local seafood. Delicious table bread to share. They can prepare your fish in a variety of ways, sautéed brought out the flavor well. A upscale dinner place that was well worth it!

Brooke P.

Wow. First night and our first stop was this bustling popular eatery not far from Old Town. The friendly hostess took our name and number and quoted a 20 minute wait around 8pm on a Friday night, ended up being about half that and were so lucky to get two reserved seats at the bar - the most comfortable barstools ever.... Michael the bartender was prompt and efficient yet never felt like he was rushing us. His cocktails were worth every calorie - ha - the spicy peach martini to start and the luscious key lime martini to finish. We were also impressed with Keely who moved nonstop making these drinks for the rest of the entire restaurant right in front of our seats. Oysters were fresh and flavorful and we got an assortment from FL, MA and WA. Our entrees were blackened grouper and Cajun Oscar tilefish. The rice and green beans were a great complement to the fish and all were cooked perfectly. Best key lime pie we've ever had topped off the meal, and the spacious dining area was larger than it seemed when we first walked in. Outdoor seating also was available.

Brownie
Oliver L.

The square grouper knows its way around a fish! The coconut shrimp paired with their Asian sweet chili sauce is the best in town! My wife got the chicken cutlet, which was lightly breaded with a panco pumpkin seed crumb over mashed potatoes with a lemon vinaigrette. I got their special, which was a whole yellowtail snapper fried to perfection with an asian twist. The yellowtail snapper alone deserves a Michelin star. We finished with their brownie and salted caramel ice cream which was delicious and can only be perfected by serving the brownie warmed up. The restaurant is large and has plenty of seating and would be considered fine dining of Key West. The service was quick and friendly. This meal will live rent free in my mind until I'm back!

Pan-seared Yellowtail Snapper with mashed sweet potatoes
Robin D.

When in the Keys...this is the place to experience! not what you expect but better! as a self-confessed foodie, I love finding obscure but delicious places to visit! The Square Grouper in Key West is not as obscure as unsuspecting place for a great place to gather, relax & enjoy without the overcrowded and ok food; here we experienced delicious fresh hot food, with an amazing & happy staff, and the perfect ambiance! The raw bar area is ingenious! And NO there is not a dead seafood smell!! There is so much detail and thought put into this place, you have to experience to understand!!! Our server was Kelsey, truly great at her job!! And we met Nate one of the managers, he is a gem and can tell you anything you want to know about this restaurant, food, and service! We will be back again and again! The four of us had 2 specials (Snapper - two different ways) and 2 menu staples....Mac n Cheese with pulled pork, and the filet with Grilled Shrimp! We had martinis (with marinated stuffed ) and a beer for libations! By the time we left....the place was packed with a long time...and worth it!

Key lime pie
Amy G.

Fantastic restaurant, definitely lived up to the hype. Service was great, very attentive. The key lime martini is a must have, perfectly tarte but still slightly sweet. The blackened fish platter would good, I would recommend upgrading to the sweet potato fries if you get one of the platters. Key lime pie was more on the sweet side, would've liked it to be a bit more key lime-y

Key Lime Pie
Frank P.

Amazing food. Grabbed a spot at the bar or we might still be waiting! This place is popular and for good reason. The red snapper was quite tasty as well as the filet had by my better half. Saved room for the Key Lime pie because, well why not!

Ceviche
Maryanne G.

This was our fourth time to Square Grouper and every single time we go it is more fabulous than the last -- Always spectacular service! Always spectacular food and drinks! I would never a visit to Key West without having a meal here.

Martini time! Get the blue cheese, stuffed olives too
Claire G.

Square grouper is an absolute gem to visit while in Key West. It's off of the main tourist drag, but well worth the search to find it. So good, we came here twice on our vacation . The Raw Bar, the fresh fish , the awesome menu selections including steak and delicious salads and a killer bar scene make this spot worthy of its five stars. They don't take reservations and I believe they're closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Show up early and put your name in and bonus, cocktail waitresses will come out to you in the waiting areas and deliver you a cocktail of choice. Yaaas.... This makes waiting so much easier. But here's a tip, if you offer to sit at either the raw bar or the cocktail bar, you will either get seated immediately or very shortly thereafter. We did this and Loved watching all the action. And the servers at the bar were all so incredible , friendly and efficient. You can really see the great teamwork in this restaurant. For drinks: we tried Gin Martini's with their awesome house made blue cheese, stuffed olives, a whiskey cocktail and some great white wines from their well curated wine list. Great Beers on tap also, You can't go wrong here they've got very talented bartenders. Apps: our bartender highly recommended the FLASH FRIED CONCH and it was out of this world. The best I have ever had. Absolutely tender inside, but crispy and perfectly breaded on the outside with a delicate garlic butter sauce on top add a squeeze of lemon , wow! So good We got this both times. Smoked Fish Dip : while in the keys, you must try the various preparations of fish dip and this was a good one. Salads: their salads really shine. We shared the Caesar salad and it was lemony with just the right amount of Caesar dressing and fresh grated Parmesan. Cashew Salad : tender fresh greens with an awesome vinaigrette and toasted cashews. Yum. Mains: we tried the triple tail dinner and the tile fish special. You were given the options of about four different styles of preparation here. You can choose classic, which is grilled, you can choose blackened, fried or with a sauce. We went with classic and the tile fish came with a delicious lemony beurre Blanc sauce. We also tried the grouper dinner and it did not disappoint. They simply know how to prepare fish expertly here. As you can imagine, we had no room for dessert, but their Keylime pie did sound quite tempting. Do not miss this fun lively spot to enjoy delicious Atlantic and Gulf seafood you will not be disappointed.

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Marlys J.

This was my favorite restaurant in Key West. From the moment we walked in, I was impressed with the service. Every single employee we passed, both entering and leaving, greeted us or thanked us for coming. It created such a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the menu and specials. She made the entire dining experience wonderful. For food, we ordered raw oysters, swordfish empanadas, togarashi seared ahi tuna, whole yellowtail, and finished with a key lime pie. The oysters were good, though I personally prefer the flavor of oysters from the Bay Area. The swordfish empanadas, however, were absolutely incredible and truly the best I have ever had. The sauce they were served with complemented them perfectly. The whole yellowtail was crisp, flavorful, and cooked beautifully. The seared ahi tuna, which I ordered well done, was delicious and had a little bit of spice to it . We ended the meal with key lime pie, which was both tasty and memorable, easily one of the best we tried during our trip. This restaurant exceeded my expectations in both food and hospitality. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Key West.

Robert P.

Best oyster selection in key west Micaela did a great job We are fans of there other restaurants Oysters we awesome My wife's salad was great Clean Friendly Handicap accessible The manager did a great job also Restaurant had a great look and good vibe

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2 years ago

Great addition to the Island. Flash fried Conch and steak salad were excellent. Server Tyler was very helpful!

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