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4 years ago

We’re taking a last minute trip to Key west and will be there Monday - Tuesday for dinner. Anyone have food or activity recommendations?

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legomom23

4 years ago

I went through Key West Food Tours. I did the Southernmost Cultural Food tour by myself, and with our friends we did the Seafood Lovers Tour. Both were great, and offered completely different food and sights. I would recommend either one! I was amazed how much Key West packs into their little island. It's a wonderful place!

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deegw
4 years ago
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I was just there for Christmas. We have a family member who lives there so we go a few times a year. For a nice dinner we always go to Santiagos Bodega for tapas and the best sangria. Nine One Five is nice too. For casual we like Moondog Cafe and the Banana Cafe.

Hemingway house is touristy but for good reasons. It's interesting and quirky. The butterfly sanctuary near there is charming as well. Fury Key West has nice dolphin, snorkeling and sunset cruises. Go to Mallery Square just before sunset. Walk around with a cocktail and enjoy people watching and street performers.

Have fun!
legomom23
4 years ago
Thanks for all the recommendations!
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sas95
4 years ago
I have always enjoyed Blue Heaven for dinner. It's touristy, but fun.
deegw
4 years ago
I agree, Blue Heaven is good too!
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4 years ago
We've had good meals at SaraBeth's, which is a small chain, I know, but it has charming outdoor seating and we had excellent service, however, I haven't been to the Keys in 4 or 5 years, so my info isn't exactly current.
amj0517
4 years ago
Another vote for Blue Heaven!
Allison0704
4 years ago
DH likes to go to Blue Heaven for breakfast, but it's good anytime!
mtnrdredux_gw
4 years ago
We are going in March! I will bookmark this, thx
legomom23
4 years ago
Just an update to thank you for all the recommendations and tips, I think we did them all! Santiagos was hands down the best place we ate. It was just DH and I and we tried 5 tapas, each one was great. I wish we had a bigger group so we could have tried more items off the menu! We ate breakfast twice at Blue Heaven, once on our own, and then once so our friends could go. I am not a fan of breakfast, so it was good, but not great to me, but I don't think I took advantage of their specialties. The atmosphere is great and super fun. The first day we went around 11 and there was live entertainment and a psychic. I had the filet bolognese at NIne One Five and it was delicious, The butterfly conservatory was great too - very small, but interesting. The birds were beautiful.

I did two food tours while I was there:) And from those I can recommend the Key Lime Pie at Old Time Bakery, and the Cuban Food at El Siboney.

Both of my food tour guides said once peak season hits the restaurants are packed, so if you're going in March, I'd recommend making reservations well in advance if there are certain places you're looking forward to.
deegw
4 years ago
I'm so glad you liked the suggestions. Santiago's is one of our favorites. We've never done a food tour and that sounds terrific. Which ones did you do? For such a small place KW really does have an abundance of interesting restaurants.

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