Capt. Jim’s guidebook to Key West -
Great food & things to do by a local
City/town information
Key West
You'll find out!
Food scene
The restaurants on this list are tried and true, Key West has some of the greatest culinary minds on the planet!
Little Pearl
632 Olivia StNice quaint setting for an excellent meal!
The food is incredible, order anything they serve it doesn't matter!
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Thirsty Mermaid
521 Fleming StThe food is incredible, order anything they serve it doesn't matter!
Virgilio's
524 Duval StAwesome food and service!
Antonia's Restaurant
615 Duval StExcellent setting, food and service!
Bagatelle
115 Duval StA little bit of everything high end in a great setting!
If you love them then this is the place for them.
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Alonzo's Oyster Bar
700 Front StIf you love them then this is the place for them.
The White Tarpon Bar & Restaurant
700 Front StreetGreat location and food.
The food is outstanding, tapas at it's finest!
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Santiago's Bodega | Key West
207 Petronia StThe food is outstanding, tapas at it's finest!
Firefly Key West
223 Petronia StreetSouthern style food that will not disappoint.
Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining
1435 Simonton StreetHigh end dining at a high end resort!
Awesome place for lunch and a great local fish sandwich and views of the harbor!
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Conch Republic Seafood Company
631 Greene StAwesome place for lunch and a great local fish sandwich and views of the harbor!
The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
424 Eaton StIncredible cuisine, don't miss it!
Intimate setting in an Old Town Key West neighborhood with five star cuisine!
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Cafe Sole
1029 Southard StIntimate setting in an Old Town Key West neighborhood with five star cuisine!
Blue Heaven
729 Thomas StKnown for their breakfasts and Bloody Mary's!
Seven Fish
921 Truman AveThe service is excellent and the food is phenomenal!
Martin's
917 Duval StExcellent food and cocktails!
A Key West favorite, it's small but the food is worth the wait!
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Pepe's
806 Caroline StA Key West favorite, it's small but the food is worth the wait!
Banana Cafe
1215 Duval StShould be one of your first choices for breakfast!
Hot Tin Roof Restaurant
0 Duval StExcellent views and food to match!
For all your Key Lime needs and wants, don't miss it!
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Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe
200 Elizabeth StFor all your Key Lime needs and wants, don't miss it!
You'll just want to keep on eating, I swear!
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La Trattoria Restaurant
524 Duval StYou'll just want to keep on eating, I swear!
Louie's Backyard
700 Waddell AveIncredible views and food to match!
For the steak lover surrounded by seafood, it's over the top for sure!
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Prime Steakhouse
951 Caroline StFor the steak lover surrounded by seafood, it's over the top for sure!
Historic is putting it mildly, stop in at one of Key West's favorites!
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A&B Lobster House
700 Front StHistoric is putting it mildly, stop in at one of Key West's favorites!
Nine One Five
915 Duval StYup!
If it's good enough for James Bond it's good enough for you!
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Thai Island Restaurant
711 Eisenhower DrIf it's good enough for James Bond it's good enough for you!
DJ's Clam Shack
629 Duval StSidewalk favorite.
The Conch Shack
118 Duval StStop and get the cracked conch with fries, some real island food.
Tavern N' Town
3841 N Roosevelt BlvdTop notch cuisine and atmosphere!
Bistro 245
245 Front StreetHurricane Hole
5110 Overseas HwyExcellent Cuban mix sandwich!
Their fish dinners are plentiful and excellent.
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Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar
7001 Shrimp RoadTheir fish dinners are plentiful and excellent.
Don't miss it and get the Hogfish sliders with onion rings!!!
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Hogfish Bar & Grill
6810 Front StDon't miss it and get the Hogfish sliders with onion rings!!!
El Siboney Restaurant Stock Island
5501 5th AveHistory in the making!
Roostica
5620 MacDonald AveTry the pizza!
Amigos Tortilla Bar
425 Greene StExcellent food prepared by our Amigo's!
They're lined up at the front door for breakfast!
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Sarabeth's Kitchen
530 Simonton StThey're lined up at the front door for breakfast!
Cafe Marquesa Key West
600 Fleming StOld school Key's cuisine!
Get the traditional Cuban coffee or try a Cortadita, they never disappoint!
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Cuban Coffee Queen
284 Margaret StGet the traditional Cuban coffee or try a Cortadita, they never disappoint!
Old Town Bakery
930 Eaton StThese baked goods will speak for themselves.
Try the Coconut Shrimp with a cold glass of beer and there's always a local act on stage.
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Schooner Wharf Bar
202 William StTry the Coconut Shrimp with a cold glass of beer and there's always a local act on stage.
They'll cook your catch! Add some fries, slaw, yellow rice with black beans and throw in an ice cold beer and you're all set!
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Dante's Key West
955 Caroline StreetThey'll cook your catch! Add some fries, slaw, yellow rice with black beans and throw in an ice cold beer and you're all set!
Sightseeing
A very cool list of things to do while on the island!
Awesome place, don't miss this local favorite!
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Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
1316 Duval StAwesome place, don't miss this local favorite!
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
200 Greene StDreaming of treasure? look no further.
Incredible place to see, an American icon in literature.
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The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
907 Whitehead StIncredible place to see, an American icon in literature.
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
205 Whitehead StBeautiful home and grounds!
Yup, this is where Harry Truman spent his time vacationing, smart man!
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Harry S. Truman Little White House
111 Front StYup, this is where Harry Truman spent his time vacationing, smart man!
Be nice to Robert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fort East Martello Museum
3501 S Roosevelt BlvdBe nice to Robert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I-Key West Firehouse Museum
1 Whitehead StreetVery cool, old school!
THIS IS A MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go to the square for the sunset festival, held nightly.
The sunsets are unreal!
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Mallory Square
400 Wall StTHIS IS A MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go to the square for the sunset festival, held nightly.
The sunsets are unreal!
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
938 Whitehead StYou'll see.
Get there early for a photo! The lines can be long for the most iconic symbol in America!
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Isahluko esinamandla seNtshona Koloni yaseMelika
1400 South StGet there early for a photo! The lines can be long for the most iconic symbol in America!
The end of the road! Probably one of the most photographed places on the island.
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Mile Marker 0
501 Whitehead StThe end of the road! Probably one of the most photographed places on the island.
Edward B. Knight Pier
White StreetGreat views!
Beautiful flora and fauna here. The Key West Garden Club does it right.
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West Martello Tower
1100 Atlantic BlvdBeautiful flora and fauna here. The Key West Garden Club does it right.
A must ride to get a great history tour of the city!
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Conch Train Tour
500 Truman AveA must ride to get a great history tour of the city!
Lael’s ArtCart
100 Duval StLael does great caricature art, you won't be disappointed.
Sometimes you can smell it before you see it.
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Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden
5210 College RdSometimes you can smell it before you see it.
And yes there is a bar inside
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum
Southard StreetAnd yes there is a bar inside
Remember, drinking Rum in the morning doesn't mean you're an alcoholic, it means you're a pirate!
Papa’s Pilar Rum Distillery, Hemingway Rum Company
201 Simonton StRemember, drinking Rum in the morning doesn't mean you're an alcoholic, it means you're a pirate!
My Favorite Fishing Charter!
Fishing the lower Florida Keys backcountry shallows and flats for the most sought after saltwater species on the planet! You never know what you'll catch or see.
Book a trip with us and we'll show you a part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary that not everyone gets to encounter.
Great fishing with incredible marine and bird life is at your fingertips!
Mile Marker 27 Fishing Charters
27424 Guadaloupe LnBook a trip with us and we'll show you a part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary that not everyone gets to encounter.
Great fishing with incredible marine and bird life is at your fingertips!
Music scene
There's always someone playing in Key West!
Excellent venue for national acts in an unbelievable setting along the waterfront!
Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheater
Southard StreetExcellent venue for national acts in an unbelievable setting along the waterfront!
Super intimate setting, if there's an act you like, don't miss the opportunity to see them here!
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Key West Theater
512 Eaton StSuper intimate setting, if there's an act you like, don't miss the opportunity to see them here!
Tennessee Williams Theatre
5901 College RdNamed after the writer himself, the theater speaks volumes!
Beaches to chill on
We don't have too many beaches but the ones we do have are pretty sweet!
Higgs Beach Pier
1000 Atlantic BlvdSuper Chill
Smathers Beach
2601 S Roosevelt BlvdUltra Chill
Fort Jefferson
Mega Chill
Beer Drinkin Bars! No description needed.
Local watering holes that sling 'em all day and night!
Sloppy Joe's Bar
201 Duval StCapt Tony’s Saloon
428 Greene StHog's Breath Saloon
400 Front StSmokin' Tuna Saloon
Duval StreetIrish Kevin's Bar
211 Duval StRick's Bar
202 Duval StFlying Monkeys
227 Duval StreetShots & Giggles
201 Ann StreetTattoos and Scars Saloon
512 Greene StreetThe Green Room
501 Greene StGreen Parrot Bar
601 Whitehead StJoe's Tap Room
506 Greene Street