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    The Keys

    3.9 (156 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    THE KEYS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Glenn N.

    This is our first visit to the island with some close friends. So it's been fun exploring and seeing the sights. The bar being on the water and our server were the best part of lunch. I ordered the smash burger and it was good but not something that I would tell my friends about. My wife had the mahi salad with pineapple salsa which turned out to be red cabbage marinated in pineapple juice. We also ordered an appetizer that arrived after our food arrived. It's not hard to bring the appetizer out first. The drinks were good and reasonably priced the girls liked them. Would I come back to have a drink? Yes, but I would pass on having a meal and would opt for an appetizer.

    Funky Monkey - holy shit so good
    Steve Z.

    The food was great. The service outstanding. Dine right by the water for a wonderful setting. The shrimp and perch were amazing. If you happen to be in the area, this is worth a stop. Yum!

    Fried perch sandwich
    Maggie J.

    Wish i could give 4 stars but because of the terrible customer service it had to be 3. Service was awful and food was okay. Our server was not into customer service at all. The place has a cool island vibe. Bright colors island cuisine. Live music was a nice addition to our meal. We sat right next to the water, the location of the table is a little annoying because its kinda like they just stuck this table in at the end of the walkway for extra by the water. The sun was directly in my eyes and no asked if we wanted to move when the waitress could clearly see i was struggling. There was no way to avoid it. I asked if they could move an umbrella and she said it didnt move but there was one that could. Our server didnt pay attention to our table no introduction, no check ins. We needed extra napkins the whole dinner and she disappeared. Plus she took my husband's plate before asking if he was done or if he needed a box. I asked him if he was done and SHE answerd yes he was. How rude! She ended up having a big party that came and i heard plenty of intros and her seeing if everything was alright with their tables and party. I had the shrimp tacos. They were just okay. . The shrimp was overcooked and salsa and crema didn't have much flavor. I had a pineapple coconut margarita and it wasn't that great. They didnt have any other margaritas on the menu from what i was told. I would go back and try other things on the menu and pray we dont get the same server because overall this place is pretty cool, has great views , and good entertainment.

    Great view!
    Emma H.

    Our server came to us right away and took our drink orders. The view was great and was a fun festive environment. Even though it rained me and my family stayed dry and enjoyed our experience. The food came out quick and it was really good! Also the pineapple cake was amazing and the restaurant let us stay longer since it was raining. Our server checked back many times to make sure we didn't need anything. I definitely recommend this restaurant!

    Our view
    Dani J.

    It was beautiful and our server was very nice and calm, considering she was probably very busy. The drinks were great and the chips and dip were super good. My black bean burger was pretty burnt though. So that was a bit disappointing but I always care more about ambience and there was live music that was great.

    Laurie V.

    Great vibe and not crowded at all on a Monday afternoon. I had the banana bread old fashioned, which was a fun take on the traditional old fashioned. Friendly bartender and nice ambiance. The singer performing in the afternoon was fabulous and it was nice to sit there and wait for the Jet Express back to Port Clinton. If you didn't know better, you might think you actually are somewhere in Key West.

    View from our table during dinner.
    Nichole B.

    This was our first trip to Put-In-Bay, and we have found our favorite place on the island. we had dinner at The Keys Friday and Saturday. Both of our servers were excellent! They were prompt, friendly, and attentive. The view is spectacular and they have the best

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    Kelly K.

    Ambiance was exceptional! We loved the vibe of the place.we were looking for relief from the sun and cool Off with a cold drink and salad. I only wish my rum runner tasted like there was actually rum in it. It tasted like a virgin drink. The food was delicious! The server was friendly.

    Pepperoni Flatbread
    Julie B.

    Cool restaurant with good food! It gave me a total key west vibe. There just happened to be a live band playing whenever we were there. I ordered the pepperoni flatbread and it was really good. I liked how it was cut up into small pieces. If you get the chance check this place out!

    My birthday cake!!

    The food was amazing, and Heidi was the nicest waiter ever! I enjoyed the decorations and the music and the people were friendly. I got a salad that was the best I've ever had, too!

    Shrimp basket
    Carolyn H.

    We flew in and decided to try this place for a change. (Usually go to The Boardwalk.) my husband had the shrimp basket. Large tasty shrimp perfectly fried and great seasoned fries. I had the chicken chimichuri bowl. Not good. Shredded very dry chicken which seemed like leftovers. The rice et al was good, but not enough to make up for the chicken. I barely ate half the bowl. Service and ambiance were fine. Here are pics.

    Evelyn M.

    Lucky to sit up on the 2nd floor deck with a view of the memorial & Lake. Plan for wind but amazing view. Service was very friendly and not a long wait. Drinks are yummy and each of our food choices came out hot and fresh! Overall a great experience especially for a tourist location.

    Grouper special, side of sweet potato fries & Carnitas Rice Bowl

    Our favorite meal we had on the island. It was one of the most expensive meals we had while on the island, but was delicious and taste justified the cost. The grouper special with coleslaw was very good. Sweet potato fries were yummy, but pretty standard and no special sauce like some restaurants offer. Not a bad thing, but just something to note. Carnitas rice bowl was FANTASTIC! salsa was very refreshing and meal was very filling, but didn't feel heavy. Service was good, but not great. In general a visit during the off season (end of September) customer service in general on the island was not overly friendly, but not rude either. The Keys was decorated very cute and I'm sure during the summer months is a really fun place to have drinks and play some outdoor games. Cute set up and definitely reminiscent of a restaurant in Florida.

    Chicken tenders and onion rings

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    Sneaky good food to go along with great drinks. Pass up all of the mediocre places that put in bay and come here instead.

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    The food was great, views were really great, the spicy margarita was exceptional. Highly recommend.

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    So nice and tropical the drinks were also amazing! Great location right off the lake!

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    Overall food was good. I'm amazed how barely any restaurants have Walleye. Enjoyed outdoor music and service was really fast.

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    The Boardwalk

    3.8(266 reviews)
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    We went here for a dinner for my friend's bachelorette party before a night out. We were looking…read morefor good cocktails and a good, hearty dinner - that is exactly what we found here at The Boardwalk! We all ordered cocktails that came with quick service and were delicious! My friend tried the Crab Cake Sandwich and loved every bit of it. I ordered the Simple Cheeseburger, and although it was a typical cheeseburger (with added bacon), it was cooked perfectly and was as juicy as a cheeseburger could get! The fries on the side were great too. We left there being very happy with our choice. This is a great spot on the Boardwalk if you ever visit Put-in-Bay!!!

    We visited this place on a Saturday for lunch. There was golf cart parking out front and it was…read morewithin walking distance of many other stores and bar since it's in the downtown part of the island. When we walked in we were a bit confused as there were multiple bars and food areas. The bathrooms were on the walkway leading to the restaurant. They were small and pretty filthy. One toilet one broken and filled with waste, and the other had toilet paper all over the stall. We were visiting with our dog and discovered, after walking upstairs, that dogs are not allowed on the upper deck. They are allowed on the lower and back portions of the area. We ended up at the seafood bar on the main level. Being from Maryland we're use to seafood with a lot more flavor and seasoning to it. This was very expensive for bland seafood. We also ordered a frozen lobster bisque to-go. (The plastic containers were flimsy and didn't make it back to the mainland before it cracked down the whole side.) If we go to the island again this will be a spot to skip.

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