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Viva Argentinian Steakhouse

4.1 (504 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Ralph G.

Stopped in while in town and watched the Spain vs Austria game here. The good news was that happy hour started at the same time as the game (3pm). Beers were tasty and cold. Service was warm and friendly. The small bites we tried were delicious.

Cat F.

We only had a drink here, but after seeing their happy hour menu, next year we know where to go! They had live entertainment which is why we dropped in. Great bartender! Really cool vibe, almost like being in the jungle!

Al H.

Amazing place to be honest very nice and friendly. The bar tender was great and our server was also great told us about a secret dinner that was not on the menu and it was really awesome and made sense to order it as we are 3 so made complete sense to share the meal 3 ways and wow what a meal. Even the busboy was great a super friendly person. Come eat here if you're in the keys Florida definitely a good spot.

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Sam H.

Nice spot for a quick bite and enjoy some music!! Bartender took care of us and enjoyed the recommendations, great vibe and the food was great! In the middle of Duval St, we came by when it was slow and glad it was because we got to enjoy the night! Thank you guys!

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Hannah P.

The food was AMAZING!!! The steak was cooked to perfection! Key lime pie was so fresh and homemade. Cece our server was tentative, personal, and gave us great recommendations! Highly recommend

Alli C.

Best Key Lime Martini on the Island! Absolutely amazing and fresh without being too sweet. Hubby had a fresh ginger na drink made with real ginger syrup; great experience and an amazing vibe with exemplary service.

Yenisel D.

We came here to celebrate our birthdays my mom and I. We truly enjoyed something different on the strip. It was not expensive in budget and yet we had a great time, delicious food, and great people. I had no complaints. We even had great outdoor seating in such cute decor with even better music.

David K.

Why go to an Argentinian steakhouse just to have a key lime pie and prosecco? Why not? There's no law! And the outdoor seating looked inviting and offered a break from walking and views of lively Duval street. The pie was very good with slightly tangy lime, a thick graham crust, and decorated with powdered sugar, whipped cream and a fruit sauce. Not that meringue crap that seems to be the fashion in Key West. The prosecco was served in an authentic champagne flute, cold and bubbly, with the remainder in the small bottle enough for a second glass. I stayed for a while, checked on by the waiter once or twice, with no pressure to order more or leave, read, watched the street scene, and perused the menu. A very interesting menu, heavy on the steaks of course (and not outrageously priced as far as steaks go) but with lots of other offerings including seafood and vegetarian. And many interesting cocktails, standards and unique. Unlike most Argentinian steakhouses this is not the kind where they keep bringing trays of various meats around which you can choose to sample or not. I'm not into that. It's more of the typical dining experience of appetizers, entrees, and so on. Everything appealed and I would have loved to have a meal here but the timing wasn't right and I had other plans.

Ed G.

Love this place, love their food. It's like a little slice of the old country. They really make you feel at home.

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Ezra H.

Sensational place. Amazing vibes and good time! Definitely the place for steak lovers! The drinks are on point too. Recommend the Key Lime Martini which tastes just like key lime pie! The coconut shrimp was good. The sauce served with it was tasty but wish they put it in a serving cup instead of splattered on the plate under the shrimp. The steak ribeye sammich was perfectly done with fries. The skirt steak was delicious too with mixed veggies and potatoes. Key lime pie here is the best we had since we been here. Fresh and delicious. Service was excellent! Our waitress was so nice and welcoming. Great place to go, reservations are needed if you don't wanna wait

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Food was delicious! Best shrimp tacos I've ever had. Service was impeccable. And they have a lovely patio area with live music.

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Blackfin Bistro

Blackfin Bistro

4.4(951 reviews)
0.0 mi
•$$

Loved our lunch here! A lovely little bistro right on Duval Street. Our server was great, very…read moreattentive. Started with the deviled egg sampler - absolutely delicious - three kinds: regular, topped with crispy chorizo and topped with a fried jalapeño. Hubs had the yellowfin tuna sandwich (no bun) and I had the grilled grouper sandwich. Froth fish were perfectly cooked! The side salads had a delicious vinaigrette dressing. French fries were good. I also had a glass of Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon which was a bit pricy but wonderful. Look forward to returning here again sometime for dinner.

We came across Blackfin Bistro on our last night in Key West. If we had discovered it earlier in…read morethe trip, it likely would have earned a repeat visit. Food Blackfin is a beer and wine restaurant, so no cocktails. I'm not a big drinker, but I do enjoy when a place offers creative house cocktails. Since I'm not much of a wine or beer person either, I was initially a bit disappointed. That changed quickly when I saw they served Stiegl Grapefruit Radler. That alone felt like a small vacation in a glass. The menu offers plenty of choices to satisfy almost any palate. We weren't especially hungry, so we opted for a lighter approach: * Grilled Octopus * Tempura Green Beans * Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad Everything we ordered was very good. The salad was fresh and thoughtfully balanced, with bacon, goat cheese, apple, and honey bringing layers of flavor. It was served with a crusty baguette. We don't normally eat bread, but this was a welcome addition. The grilled octopus was tender, flavorful, and served hot. Always a good sign. The tempura items were nicely executed, lightly battered and not greasy. The green beans were crisp with delicate seasoning, served alongside a balsamic glaze dipping sauce that complemented without overpowering. Service Service was attentive throughout the evening. We never felt forgotten, and we never felt rushed. The pacing was natural and relaxed. Thank you, Gabor. Atmosphere The indoor dining area feels quiet and intimate. The outdoor patio in the back leans more casual. Surrounded by a tall fence and shaded by trees that form natural canopies, it offers a sense of privacy that can be hard to find in many of the more open-air restaurants along Duval Street. Even though this was a lighter, abbreviated meal for us, my sense is that Blackfin would be an excellent choice for a full dinner. We would definitely plan to return on our next visit to Key West.

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Blackfin Bistro - Goat cheese special

Goat cheese special

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Better Than Sex - Seating and lighting

Better Than Sex

4.5(1.7k reviews)
0.1 mi
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I have a sweet tooth, a tremendous sweet tooth indeed, For…read moreice cream and desserts are the things that I need. I've had dessert in the desert near Area 51, And underground in Antarctica, far from the sun. I've had it in graveyards, beneath moonlight so fair, And even in a dessert restaurant, yes, I've had dessert there! At Better Than Sex, the Fever was mine, And it tasted so splendid, so luscious, divine. I tried one of their special coffees as well, And it was so delicious, I nearly swooned under its spell. But the night's grandest moment, the finest display, Was when our waiter arrived with the desserts on a tray. He looked straight in my eyes as he named each delight, With a confidence both curious and wonderfully bright. My dessert was a huge phallus, impressive and grand, With two giant balls resting beneath it in hand. It was covered in "splooge sauce," a curious sweet stream, A dessert of such drama it belonged in a dream! I truly enjoyed this place and would gladly return If I lived nearby, where the sweet candles burn. They are masters of dessert, of flavor and flair-- A deliciously mischievous treasure tucked away there.

We went to Better Than Sex after eating a full meal at Duffy's right in front, so there wasn't much…read moreroom left in us. But oh man was it amazing. An extremely unique ambience and decoration. But it's not too much or too little. The seating is comfortable and private. Our server was very nice, he checked in at all the right times and was sweet. We only ordered one dessert and it got there promptly. Everything on the menu looked excellent and delicious. We settled on the cookie nookie cake, it was super fresh with many contrasting flavors that made every bite a pleasure. Overall had an amazing time and recommend this place for anything from a late night dessert or a full dessert meal. If we're ever around again, we are definitely going back and trying a lot more than just one dessert.

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Better Than Sex - Cream in my coffee

Cream in my coffee

Better Than Sex - Red velvet cheesecake

Red velvet cheesecake

Better Than Sex - Moscato, white chocolate rimmed glass

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Prime Steakhouse

Prime Steakhouse

4.1(232 reviews)
0.7 mi
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I have come to this restaurant several times over the years and realized I never wrote a review of…read morethem. This is a high-end restaurant that serves fantastic food. The restaurant is very upscale and without even asking for my 30th wedding anniversary they put me in my wife in a private room to enjoy our time together. The wait staff is fantastic and very professional. The food is well prepared, fresh, and of extreme tasty. One recommendation is if you order sides know that one side is enough for two people. Our waiter Moses was nothing short than a professional, and did everything in his power to make our dining experience as pleasurable as possible. I would highly recommend this restaurant but understand it's a bit pricey but well worth the money. I had the surf and turf with a 10 ounce filet mignon with a lobster tail and it was delicious. My wife also had the filet mignon and she was equally delighted with her meal. If you're in Key West, this is definitely a place to come and eat for a special event.

It pains me to have to write this review, especially given that my husband and I have been dining…read moreat Prime Steakhouse for many years. We live in Key West, and Prime has long been a restaurant we looked forward to visiting. Unfortunately, our experience last night, on the final evening of the locals' special offering half-price appetizers and bottles of wine, was deeply disappointing. We visited to celebrate my husband's birthday, hoping for the dining experience we have come to expect from a restaurant of this caliber and reputation. Sadly, that was not what we received. My husband ordered his favorite dish, the Delmonico steak, accompanied by his favorite steak fries. I ordered the wedge salad to share, the escargot appetizer, and a side of truffled macaroni with smoked Gouda. When my husband's steak and fries arrived, we were genuinely taken aback. The Delmonico was approximately half the thickness we have come to expect, and the fries (see photo) were not steak fries at all. Instead, they were cold, hard, and crusty. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo of the steak itself. How can a restaurant call itself a steakhouse and serve fries of this quality alongside a premium steak? Prime presents itself as an upscale dining establishment, and its prices certainly reflect that positioning. As customers, we expect the quality of the food, presentation, and overall experience to justify those prices. Last night, that expectation was not met. I also ordered a glass of Rodney Strong wine and am unsure whether I was charged correctly. I will include a copy of the bill for management to review. What made the evening particularly disappointing was that, in our 14 years of marriage, I have never once heard my husband complain to a restaurant about a meal. Last night was the first time. He specifically asked our waiter to inform the manager that we were unhappy with the noticeably smaller steak and the unacceptable fries. For him to speak up speaks volumes about just how disappointing the experience was. When I reviewed the bill, I also noticed that our local discount had not been applied to my appetizer. Our waiter, who initially greeted us warmly and with the familiarity of someone who recognized us as regular local customers, had overlooked it. I had to point out the omission myself, and he apologized. To be fair, we were not charged for the fries, which I acknowledge. However, that gesture does not change the fact that the quality of our meal fell well below expectations. The overall experience was mediocre at best and certainly not worth the price. A birthday dinner at a restaurant like Prime should feel special, not leave customers questioning the quality of the food, the value for their money, and whether the standards they have come to expect are still being upheld. Living in Key West, we have very limited options when it comes to elevated steakhouses. The pickings are slim, which makes it all the more frustrating when an establishment we have supported for years delivers such a disappointing experience. Being a longtime local customer should mean something, and consistency in quality should be a given, not an exception. I am writing this review with genuine disappointment, not out of a desire to criticize unfairly, but because I believe management should be aware of what happened. I would appreciate a response from the establishment addressing these concerns and explaining what has changed. After years of patronage, I had hoped for much better, especially on a special occasion such as my husband's birthday.

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Prime Steakhouse - Nice place- excellent service!

Nice place- excellent service!

Prime Steakhouse - Bone In Filet with Demi glacé.  The sauce does compliment the filet nicely.

Bone In Filet with Demi glacé. The sauce does compliment the filet nicely.

Prime Steakhouse

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Martin's

3.8(368 reviews)
0.0 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Luxury

Four of us Key West regulars had dinner at Martin's on a stormy night. It was so nice eating in…read moretheir air conditioned dining room. Our food, our drinks, were among the best meals we have had here in K W. Chef Martin does a great job with the German classics, fresh seafood and pasta. His lobster comes fresh from the day boats. See our photos for the entrees we tried. Skip was our server. He was great at keeping our crowded table clean and orderly. He is very knowledgeable about the menu. Our only complaint, quite minor, was that he talks very loud. Also, I'd say the bananas foster is definitely not worth the price. Our ice cream was pretty melted.

Beautiful spot and fun atmosphere but a few issues while dining. First, hostess was rude. She had a…read morestrong accent, maybe Russian. We asked to change tables because it was very hot outside and no fans were blowing on us and my 75yo Mom was getting over heated. I get it, staff aren't a fan of table changes...but...after 10 years of working fine dining myself you smile and do it anyway. The hostess was rude about it. Not a fan and not a great way to start our first meal in KW. Our uber driver recommended this place since his friend worked there so upon arrival we asked for her if she was available, no big deal if she wasn't. Hostess was rude about us asking for some reason and we clearly said it's not an issue if her section is full. The waitress was very sweet but was in the weeds. I have no problem being patient with waitstaff in the weeds...been there. However when you wait over 45min for your food and coffees come out like warm after seeing them sit on the bar for 10min and then you forget wine orders (also could see them sit on the bar for 5-10min) and forget part of the meal (which got delivered as we were finishing) that's when I get a bit frustrated. She did apologize but eventually she was a bit checked out and the vibe was off. Throughout the meal we were kind, never complained, and still tipped her 20% bc that's what we do. Sadly we were treated like annoying tourists which was disappointing. Lastly, our food took forever and was mediocre. Tables that arrived after us got their food first and then once we did get our food she had forgotten part of the order that was eventually delivered towards the end of the meal. Is what it is. Again, cute spot but we won't be going back when we return to the Keys.

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Martin's - Complimentary bread

Complimentary bread

Martin's - Key Lime Martini

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Nine One Five - Cheesecake

Nine One Five

4.1(978 reviews)
0.0 mi
•$$$

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.

We tried the Happy Hour menu (5-7pm) upstairs at the bar. Everything is priced at $10. It was cozy…read more The food and drinks were well worth the $10 price. Our server was Andre. He was very good and helpful. If you like the flavor of tomatoes, try the Disco Tomato drink. It was very good and light. The Happy Hour menu is a nice touch to an already great restaurant.

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Nine One Five - Indoors decor

Indoors decor

Nine One Five - Chef special

Chef special

Nine One Five - Bubba's Salted Caramel Martini & Key Lime Martini

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Bubba's Salted Caramel Martini & Key Lime Martini

The Flaming Buoy Filet Co - The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.

The Flaming Buoy Filet Co

4.6(1k reviews)
0.4 mi
•$$$

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!

The Flaming Buoy Filet Co was a great place for dinner, with great food and an interesting…read moreatmosphere inside. We went on a Thursday night, mid October. We sat at the bar and started with the grilled marinated key west pink shrimp appetizer with a spicy lime chutney. The shrimp was cooked nice and plump and the chutney (served on the side in a little funky bowl) spread on top gave it a bit a of kick. The spinach salad was a nice contrast of "greens" to have as an appetizer. For mains, the Key Lime Pasta with (I think) local spiny lobster was great and the Filet Co. Chili Cheese Coney with small beef dogs on a little buns was also good. For dessert, we enjoyed the hot banana honey. The bistro is decorated with Star Wars paraphernalia on the shelves over the bar and you have to check out the bathroom, which was pretty awesome with Star Wars scene complete with flashing lights. The atmosphere is dimly lit and kinda cool and a bit like a speak easy. I'd give The Flaming Buoy a very strong 4 and highly recommend it as one of the Key's coolest better food oriented restaurants. Good service even after it got busy.

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The Flaming Buoy Filet Co - Seafood Marinara

Seafood Marinara

The Flaming Buoy Filet Co - Inside bathroom

Inside bathroom

The Flaming Buoy Filet Co - Appetizer Sampler - Caprese Salad, Shrimp Chimichurri, Lobster Mac n Cheese. Delicious.

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Appetizer Sampler - Caprese Salad, Shrimp Chimichurri, Lobster Mac n Cheese. Delicious.

Louie's Backyard - NewYork Steak

Louie's Backyard

3.9(1.5k reviews)
0.5 mi
•$$$

We made a reservation at Louie's Backyard, but unfortunately it rained heavily and the outdoor…read moreseating wasn't available. We ended up going upstairs to Café at Louie's, and honestly, it turned out to be such a great experience! The food was absolutely amazing, the cocktails were delicious, and the atmosphere was beautiful and unique. Everything was high quality and full of flavor. And the octopus was probably the best I've ever had! Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Key West and a place I would love to come back to!

We had kind of an odd experience that marred our time here and I will be very clear that's not the…read morerestaurant's fault but it marred our one visit here. We booked a sunset dinner for our 6th wedding anniversary on the patio which was also the final night of our key west trip. We did let them know when we called to ale the reservation so they were aware it was a special evening for us (you can't make reservations online-you do have to call) so we were hoping we would get a good table with a view of the water and sunset. Unfortunately that was not the case. That's fine. You can't always accommodate that and we understand. We said nothing. We were placed at a very intimate table sort of in a corner by a wall. There was another table, of a very similar set up in the adjoining corner. The set up wasn't great as our chairs were close enough to touch if both pulled out at the same time. But we didn't say anything and just accepted it as it was the off season and it was possible no one would be seated there. Our server could not have been friendlier, more kind or knowledgeable about the menus and specials. I have a stomach condition so dining out is not without it potential headaches so for me that was really special. She warned me off of my initial choice after hearing my special needs and suggested something that Snead similar but maybe more appropriate for my needs without making me feel uncomfortable. Truly well handled. Our food was good. The key like pie was good. We like it very cold and very limy so not our favorite but no where near the worst we had. They left off an iffy sauce for me and my husband who had a fish dish raved about his. There was nothing showy about the congratulation dessert just very dignified. Unfortunately about half way through the evening another couple was seated at that adjoining corner table. They had clearly been drinking before being seated as they were loud from the get go and one walked in with a drinks in hand. They continued to be loud all evening. They were a bit belligerent. They were clearly not having a good time as they were bickering (not in a cute way playful way-in a way that made us feel like they should be having this conversation in a private setting) quite a bit of profanity. They clearly were listing to our table because as we stood to leave they congratulated us and said "happy anniversary" which was sweet but also...you still behaved that way while know this? Come on. It just marred the evening. However, I am fully aware that this is a very specific experience that likely would not happen to anyone else and is in no way the restaurants fault.

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Louie's Backyard
Louie's Backyard - Vietnamese beef with Coconut rice and peanuts.

Vietnamese beef with Coconut rice and peanuts.

Louie's Backyard - Key-lime pie

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