Mary Ellen's Bar and Kitchen…read more From the outside, it's just a plain white building sittin' in the sun nothing flashy, nothing pulling you in. Real easy to walk right past it without a second thought. But step inside... and now you're in a whole different story. The walls, the ceiling, the corners every inch feels like it's been collected over time, layered with memorabilia and personality. And the wild part? It doesn't stay the same. The décor can shift with the mood, like the place is alive and just decides to reinvent itself whenever it feels like it. You go in thinking it's just a quick stop. Then the drinks start flowing, the room starts buzzing, and next thing you know you're laughing louder than you planned, talking longer than you expected. Sure, maybe there was a little drinking involved but truth be told, it's the atmosphere doing most of the heavy lifting. They've got events, music, off-the-wall fun mixed in with a laid-back crowd, and it all just works without trying too hard. The food holds its own too solid comfort stuff that hits right when you need it and the service keeps things moving smooth without missing a beat. It's one of those spots... looks like nothing on the outside, but inside it's a whole experience. Another one of those "hidden gems," yeah but this one earns it the hard way. Mary Ellen's Bar and Kitchen From the outside, it's just a plain white building sittin' in the sun nothing flashy, nothing pulling you in. Real easy to walk right past it without a second thought. But step inside... and now you're in a whole different story. The walls, the ceiling, the corners every inch feels like it's been collected over time, layered with memorabilia and personality. And the wild part? It doesn't stay the same. The décor can shift with the mood, like the place is alive and just decides to reinvent itself whenever it feels like it. You go in thinking it's just a quick stop. Then the drinks start flowing, the room starts buzzing, and next thing you know you're laughing louder than you planned, talking longer than you expected. Sure, maybe there was a little drinking involved but truth be told, it's the atmosphere doing most of the heavy lifting. They've got events, music, off-the-wall fun mixed in with a laid-back crowd, and it all just works without trying too hard. The food holds its own too solid comfort stuff that hits right when you need it and the service keeps things moving smooth without missing a beat. It's one of those spots... looks like nothing on the outside, but inside it's a whole experience. Another one of those "hidden gems," yeah but this one earns it the hard way.

Great spot in Key West! A local recommended it and we're so glad we stopped in! Our bartender was…read moreawesome, so friendly and happy! I had the Posole, over the top good! My boyfriend had the grilled cheese and tomato soup, delicious! Great drinks, great music, fun people to chat with! Loved it!!

This was one of our favorite stops on this trip to Key West. The food was the best of our visit!…read more We loved that the had an appetizer sampler and an entree sampler. As a person that has a hard time deciding between items on a great menu, this was dream! Our service was outstanding. We loved the ambiance of this spot. Lots of cool artifacts and art! Especially if you are a Star Wars fan. Highly recommend a stop here!

fun "nerdy" decor - dark and fun. Service was good. Our server was friendly and advised us on the…read moremenu. I had the entree trio the scallops were cooked perfectly wrapped inside crispy bacon, the grouper was a little dry and the garlic mashed were slightly bland, the shrimp and were seasoned and cooked well and the spice level of e curry sauce over the rice was great. Overall a great dish. my husband had the appetizer trio and he enjoyed it very much. Again the scallops were the star. We got a side of fries to share and they were very reminiscent of In and Out - a little styrofoamy in texture. The Lime Aioli for the fries was the star here. My son had the grilled cheese and caprese salad - he is a picky eater and devoured them both. I'd say all in all this is a great place!

The happy hour is great! I sat at the bar and got a $5 blue razz sour craft beer that was…read moredelicious! The dessert selection was enticing, so I went with the pre-selected dessert trio which had a mini raspberry pistachio tart (raspberries & strawberries, pistachio custard, toasted pistachios--I thought it was just okay. I LOVE pistachio and raspberry so I was a little disappointed because it tasted eggy), a mini key lime pie (it was good but the meringue was a bit eggy), and a basque cheesecake slice (caramelized custard cheesecake, fresh berries, vanilla bean whip--I'm not even a big cheesecake person but this was DELICIOUS! So creamy and the whipped cream and berries were perfect). I'll definitely be coming back to try the food and more beer, but I likely won't order dessert again unless it's the cheesecake.

Ordered: Key lime pie…read moreIced lattes Both were fantastic!! This is the best key lime pie in the Florida Keys.

At the recommendation of my daughter, my wife and I had lunch at Caroline's during our recent Key…read moreWest cruise stop. Caroline's it not fancy - it's pure Key West. And the food is decent. But, for my wife who is Gluten Free, they scored big points by going above and beyond. She ordered a dish that had plantains, and was disappointed to hear the plantains weren't gluten free. She has been GF for years, and has become accustomed to being disappointed with what she can't have. Imagine her delight (joy!) when they brought over plantains prepared GF - just for her!!! That made her so happy - service like that isn't common these days. VERY well done, Caroline's !!!! And thank you!!!

We always make it a point to stop at Caroline's and sit at the rail by the street for some lunch…read more Service is always fast and friendly and the food is good. The Cuban Sandwich was very good. The Lettuce Wraps were good as well (the noodles were just very spicy and not the crispy style we were used to).

Ordered pretzels and cheese and they were delicious! I've never had cheese sauce so yum. As for my…read moreentree I ordered the fish tacos and they were great! Fish was cooked perfectly and very well proportioned. The rice had a lemony taste and accented the tacos perfectly. The food took a bit to come however there was only one waitress so absolutely understandable. The inside is a typical bar/restaurant with big TVs and sports on. Bonus points for having Kong vs. Godzilla on the tv near me- great movie.

This is a typical Key West restaurant. I had a cheesesteak sandwich, and my wife had a club…read moresandwich. They were good. Lee was our server and was very responsive. The price was right as the sandwiches were $12 and $13 with draft beers being $5. You can't go wrong here.

Eaton good is eatin' good. The guy has a great energy. Someone said he didn't charge for a side and…read morehe was like "oh shucks," with a snap. He runs out all the food too. And noticed someone was done and offered to wrap it out for him. There's no tables inside and maybe 8 outside. 2 of the tables are very wobbly. They have a bunch of meats and sides, including chicken and Mac cheese. Both chicken and mac and cheese were great! I tried to get every bite. It's at the start of Eaton and prices are pretty reasonable. They also have side

This is my favorite lunch spot in key west. I tell everyone I can about it! The food is just so…read moregood and you can tell a lot of love goes into making it. Everything I have tried so far has been great. The Italian sub is spectacular! It's everything an Italian sub should be and the bread is toasted to perfection. I also love love LOVE the roasted carrots side... and I don't even love carrots typically! But they make them so good here. The chicken (I get it with the jerk seasoning) is perfectly cooked, moist and packed with flavor. The only thing I don't love about this place is there's no indoor seating so you have to deal with the chickens lol but other than that it's worth being watched by them while I eat. The staff is very friendly every single time.

Best breakfast in Key West!!! I always eat breakfast there before flying back home from fly fishing…read morewith my guide. The staff are always friendly and attentive. Can't go wrong!!!!

Sarabeth's was so amazing, we ended up going back twice in the same day…read more We started with breakfast, and it was absolutely outstanding. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. It was one of those meals where you immediately know you picked the right place. Just as impressive was the staff--the service was impeccable, and everyone we interacted with was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely friendly. We enjoyed it so much that we came back later for happy hour and dinner, and somehow it was just as impressive. The staff made us feel right at home again. We had amazing appetizers, great wine, and finished with the snapper entrée, which was absolutely delightful. I'm including a photo because it looked every bit as good as it tasted. It's rare to find a place that delivers this well across breakfast, happy hour, and dinner, but Sarabeth's did exactly that. Fantastic food, incredible service, and an overall experience that really stood out during our time in Key West

We chose Nine One Five for my birthday dinner and it ended up being one of our favorite meals of…read morethe trip. We sat on the front porch, which was my favorite place in the restaurant. Great people watching, a relaxed atmosphere, and exactly the kind of setting we were hoping for in Key West. The service was phenomenal from start to finish. The martinis were excellent, and every dish we ordered was a hit. We started with the ahi tuna, which was fresh, light, and the perfect way to start the meal. For dinner I had the fish special over risotto, and my husband had the homemade bolognese. Both were fantastic. It's hard to say which was better because we kept trading bites back and forth. To finish the evening, they surprised me with a pineapple upside down cake for my birthday, complete with a sparkler. It was a fun ending to an already memorable meal. Between the porch seating, the service, the cocktails, and the food, this was one of those dinners that just gets everything right. We'd happily return the next time we're in Key West.

Really cool vibe of this restaurant- an old house on Duval street, covered in plants and vines,…read morewith seating outside and inside (front yard, lower and upper wrap around deck, rooms in the house). There's a bar inside on both floors, and separate rooms with long tables for big parties. Cool wallpaper, decor, and music- ambiance is 10/10. I ordered the cheese board (SKIP- it's average and tastes like it's out of a lunchbox), and the bacon wrapped dates that are stuffed with blue cheese (the bacon was extra crispy, the blue cheese both chunky and creamy, and it really was the perfect bite). Also ordered the beef bolognese pappardelle (homemade al dente noodles with a creamy sauce and large chunks of Wagyu beef) and the whole yellowtail snapper. The whole yellowtail snapper is their signature dish and it was the star. The fish was fresh, flaky, and juicy, with a crispy skin; and the Thai fish sauce paired perfectly with the fish. Would come back and order this dish again, 100%.