“Eat” listings
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Hogfish Bar and Grill
Of the many types of fish served by Key West restaurants, hogfish is not at the top of the list. Except here. The hogfish, a tender, delicate piece of fish, is served many different ways at this specialized eatery, but is best as a sandwich. Also fantastic are the Baja fish tacos and famous Key West pink shrimp, stuffed with crab cake. $$ (09/2011)
6810 Front St, Stock Island
305-293- 4041
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Pisces
You can’t miss this lemon yellow eatery, famous for its signature lobster “tango mango”: lobster flambéed in cognac with shrimp in saffron butter, mango and basil. Filet mignon, prawns and the freshest fish possible round out the menu. $$$ (08/2011)
1007 Simonton St
305-294-7100
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Help Yourself
Health nuts, rejoice! This organic emporium is calling, with mixed greens, quinoa, homemade granola and fresh smoothies. The lasagna, Asian zucchini noodles and wild salmon wrap are just some of the to-go meal winners. $$ (06/2011)
829 Fleming St
305-296-7766
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Hogfish Bar & Grill
Hogfish gets no respect around the Florida Keys, where mahi, grouper and snapper are king. Well, hogfish rules here— and it's used in sandwiches and tacos and served up grilled. The delicate flavor resembles that of a scallop. $$ (04/2011)
6810 Front St
305-293-4041
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Café Marquesa
This quaint, 50-seat restaurant is housed inside one of the island’s most elegant inns. Chef Susan Ferry’s creations— conch and blue crab cakes and macadamia-crusted yellowtail snapper—are a hit with many Food Network chefs. $$$ (03/2011)
At Marquesa Hotel 600 Fleming St
305-292-1919
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BO’S FISH WAGON
Three words: fried grouper sandwich. That’s the thing to order here, preferably with a cold beer and maybe some fries. Finding it is easy enough: Just look for the beat-up pickup truck and lots of fi shing buoys, and keep your nose out for the smell of fresh seafood made to perfection. $$ (01/2011)
801 Caroline St
305-294-9272
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TURTLE KRAALS
This landmark now has an upgraded kitchen with a smoker, so there are meats to please the most voracious of carnivores, in addition to awesome classics like pan sautéed yellowtail snapper and mango crab cakes. The Historic Seaport view is priceless. $$ (11/2010)
231 Margaret St
305-294-2640
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EL MESON DE PEPE
The salsa music, dancers and fresh-tasting mojitos are the perfect complement to house specialties like classic Cuban-style sirloin steak served with chopped onions and parsley and variations on shrimp in a homemade Cuban-Creole sauce. The bocaditos (sandwiches)—especially Key West’s version of the traditional Cuban—are tasty, too. $$ (09/2010)
410 Wall St
305-295-2620
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SQUARE ONE RESTAURANT
The chefs here love to introduce new creations made with the freshest seafood available. Star dishes are often made with sea scallops and Key West shrimp. $$$$ (07/2010)
1075 Duval St
305-296-4300
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TOES IN THE SAND DINNER
If you don’t get your fill of the beach during the day, make a reservation for this dinner, during which you’ll sit at a table directly on the sand. The $65 prix-fixe, four-course menu changes with the seasons, but you can usually expect a variety of seafood options. $$$$ (05/2010)
1500 Reynolds St
305-296-3535
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NINE ONE FIVE
Away from the hustle and bustle of the party scene on Duval sits a Victorian house (built in 1906) where two-time James Beard House invitee Stuart Kemp and his staff serve up creative, locally sourced seafood dishes. The ahi tuna sashimi stuffed with Dungeness crab and lemon-miso dressing is legendary. $$$ (03/2010)
915 Duval St
305-296-0669
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HALF SHELL RAW BAR
The best part about this bar and eatery is its location on the water along the Historic Seaport. Enjoy the view while noshing on clams, oysters and Key West pink shrimp served a variety of ways. $$ (01/2010)
231 Margaret St
305-294-7496
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