I provide the link to their websites, so you can check hours, pricing, and if you can make a reservation. Many are first come, first serve and don’t take reservations. We have two recommended restaurants that are well known for their awesome lobster rolls.īelow is a list of 20 great restaurants in Key West. I was surprised at how many places in Key West serve lobster rolls made with Maine lobster. Like conch and spiny lobster, the Key West pink shrimp live in the waters around Key West and they make it onto many of the menus in town. They have a slightly different look and taste than Maine lobster. There is a chance you might see one of these guys while snorkeling, kayaking, or scuba diving (we saw one on our eco kayaking trip with Lazy Dog Adventures). Spiny lobster live in the shallow, warm waters around Key West.
KEY WEST RESTAURANTS CRACKED
Cracked conch are strips of the conch that are breaded and fried, similar to clam strips. In conch fritters, the meat is morselized, combined with bread and seasonings, and fried, similar to a hush puppy. The meat is served several different ways. Conch, pronounced “konk,” are marine snails that live in the warm waters around Key West. Cuban coffee, rice and beans, Cuban sandwiches, mojitos…yum!Ĭonch Fritters or Cracked Conch. We never had a “bad” piece of Key Lime pie, but our favorite slice is from the Blonde Giraffe, which is in Tavernier (in the Florida Keys), followed by Banana Café, in Key West.Ĭuban Coffee and Cuban Food.Key West is just 90 miles from Cuba and there are a lot of Cuban influences in the food and drinks in Key West. Key Lime Pie.Key Lime Pie can be found in restaurants throughout Key West and the Florida Keys.
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Before we jump into where to eat in Key West, here is a quick list of what to eat in Key West.