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An eclectic neighborhood gem. Food was excellent, great happy hour deals, and by far the most welcoming down to earth guys. Brian and Dean are so nice. You don't find the Midwest hospitality everywhere but you will here! Indiana 😉

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Bryce Bernard . 2024-08-27

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Happy hour 4:00-6:00, excellent small plates. Lobster Mac and Cheese includes shaved parmesan reggiano which gives it a wonderful flavor. The fillet wrapped in bacon, yum!

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Toly Suttschenko . 2024-08-16

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They have a new happy hour! 4-6 pm with small bites and drinks! Fun Star Wars themed place with a kind waitstaff that was good with our 8 yo daughter. Will come back!

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Mark G . 2024-08-03

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Our server was lovely. Tomato basil lobster bisque was fantastic! Caprese grilled cheese and filet were also very good!

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Dawn H. . 2024-07-29

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If there was an award for coolest bathroom on Earth, these guys would win. The restaurant has the right amount of whimsy and Epicurean Fair. The food is truly excellent and the staff is absolutely first rate. Brian was our bartender and waiter and he made our experience truly memorable and one that I will do again. This restaurant is small so I would recommend making a reservation so you can get a table. Without a reservation I would suggest coming early and asking to sit at the bar as your best bet.

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Brian Bradley . 2024-06-27

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Went there with my family out of the blue. They accommodated my large party with no problem. Being visiting from miami I don't know the area to well. They treated us amazing and the food was great!!! They made my first father's day one to remember!!!! Very nice staff and great food....

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David Guzman . 2024-06-17

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The owner and atmosphere were fantastic. Our favorite was the tomato and lobster bisque. We also enjoyed all the Star Wars decor.

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Christy Williams . 2024-06-15

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Super cool spot, fantastic service and very gracious with dietary restrictions.

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John Buda . 2024-06-13

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We just went back for our third visit to this place. Love it just as much, if not more, than ever. We got there before opening, but we're tired and begging for AC. The owners graciously allowed our party in early. The food was as great as we remebered and the gentlemen taking care of us, even more so. The ONLY bad thing I have to say is that, no one in the party liked the banana salsa, I think it may have ruined a great fish. Everything else was excellent::::We were there about 10,11 years ago for our wedding anniversary and absolutely loved the food. We took an extra full order of their lobster Mac home with us that night. We're staying in Marathon this time but drove down to go back there. The food was just as good as we remembered, even though their location changed. Even bought another extra order of lobster Mac home. Excellent staff too. Just nice people and great food

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Megan Montesi . 2024-06-05

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This one is painful as I want all small Key West restaurants to be successful. We were here a couple years ago and were anxious to come back. The trio appetizer was great. Neither of the main courses were something we'd ever get again. As the sun dropped at 645ish, the light shined through the window and there was lipstick (not my wife's) on my water glass. Sorry guys but for $250, inclusive of a bottle of wine and tip, this is not acceptable. We did inform our waiter of this issue, and he was great by the way. Sorry guys but, we won't be back. Jake

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Jake Fitzgerald . 2024-05-27

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Everything went wrong Incorrect dish and didn’t not refund Management needs to better train employees

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Abu S Chowdhury . 2024-05-21

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This place is very small and we walked right by it at first but VERY awesome, great quality food and the service is awesome, super nice employees. If and when we go back to key west we will go back here.

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April Tilson . 2024-05-17

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Usually awesome food. Tonight the fish was not cooked well. But we'll definitely be going back based on our long term positive experiences.

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Rob Berry . 2024-05-13

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LOVED LOVED LOVED this restaurant. Wonderful, friendly service. Knowledgeable staff. Beautiful and delicious food!!! Can't say enough good things!

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Beth W . 2024-05-04

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Delicious food, great service, intimate dining room! Fun Star Wars decor. Definitely try the Black Bean Soup!

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Jay Culley . 2024-04-29

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Fun, weird quirky place. Star Wars X-wing fighters hanging from the ceiling. X-men comic book and a Wolverine action figure hanging on the wall. Yet this place still pulls off a romantic vibe. Not easy to find the place I think that might be intentional. It’s almost like they dare you to eat there, if you can find it. Key west is loaded with great restaurants. This was our favorite of them all. A party of two, I couldn’t decide between the snapper and the tasting trio. They were nice enough to swap out the grouper with the snapper. My date had the tasting trio with the grouper and we shared the appetizer tasting trio. Everything was delicious. Don’t miss out on the lobster Mac and cheese it is the way of the Jedi.

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Michael S . 2024-04-27

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Premium fine dining experience just off of Duval. Star Wars memorabilia layered throughout.

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Saj Popat . 2024-04-27

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vegan viv....loved it! everyone enjoyed their meal...thank you! my friend loved the sweet potato mash/scallop and the men loved mac&lobster, filet/lobster too

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Vivian Smith . 2024-04-22

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The best restaurant in Key West. Everything was great. A true dining experience!

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William Biata . 2024-04-18

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Great food, awesome staff. Definitely recommend.

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keith deluca . 2024-04-17

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From start to finish it was outstanding food, decor and service. A little gem.

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Albie Johnson . 2024-04-08

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Great little hidden gem. Service was outstanding, food was fantastic and reasonably priced and the atmosphere was star wars based background but not overwhelming. Great place for couples and families with kids over 7. Definitely on the list for our next KW vacation!

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Don Phillips . 2024-04-08

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Great place with fantastic service and amazing food. We loved the Star Wars decor throughout. A hidden gem off the main tourist street on Duval

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Mela C . 2024-03-31

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What a gem! Cool vibe, awesome staff, and delicious food. Thanks to Fred, Dean, and Peter for a very enjoyable evening.

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Carla Hicklin . 2024-03-25

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The portions are very small ( appetizer size) and not worth the price. We got the scallops wrapped in bacon and the trio combo and both were good but very small.

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senta fean . 2024-03-25

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Great atmosphere but meal was average at beat, steak was over done my wife’s grouper didn’t have any sauce Bad value.

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Kevin Crockett . 2024-03-12

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Lobster Mac & Cheese to die for -- but sometimes inconsistent. Energetic, friendly, fun server.

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joseph dyer . 2024-03-03

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Not worth the price at all. Was expecting a more higher quality meal for the price & how many amazing reviews we’ve seen. The portion sizes are tiny compared to how much the price is. We got the lobster Mac and cheese app. However I would say it did taste fairly good but (Do not share because it’s barely enough for 1 and 28$). We also got the lobster tomato soup with grilled cheese which sounded fun and unique but tasted like a can of tomato sauce and the grilled cheese wasn’t even toasted… The trio of entrees was tiny in portion size, and the strangest flavors mixed together that did not complement well. I would say the quality was low, and the fish was dry. The shrimp we got was good, so if anything you order there I was say that’s your best bet.

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Liz Smith . 2024-02-10

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After making our reservation for the wrong day we showed up to no table for us. We were graciously offered bar seating and it actually turned out better than table service. This meal was far and away the best meal we had during our week in Key West. From the appetizer to the entree to the desert to the wine recommendation, everything was spectacular. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was top notch. Just a spectacular and memorable meal.

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Robert . 2024-02-09

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This place is a must visit in Key West! The food is incredible, the staff amazing, and the wine selection superb. We had the Coconut Shrimp Red Curry and the Three Way Filet Chili. The chocolate adds a dimension to the chili that is unexpectedly and fantastically delicious. The red curry has a kick that's not too hot for my delicate palate and the crusted coconut shrimp is not to be missed. I personally am obsessed with Tempranillo. Theirs does not disappoint. Pick up a bottle with dinner and you're all set. A gem just off Duvall. Do not pass go. Come for the food. Stay for the Star Wars.

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Kristin Arnoldi . 2024-02-02

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On of our favorite restaurants on the island - the food is always solid, the prices are fair, the atmosphere is adorable, and the staff is absolutely wonderful. Always a treat to come here 😊

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Michelle Bermudez . 2024-01-29

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Loved the dinner for a second year in a row! This place rocks! One of the best restaurants in KW.

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Keith Sexton . 2024-01-20

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Not what I expected going by its name, but I was pleasantly surprised. Expected more of an upbeat party style restaurant. I mean, really, the Flaming Buoy?! Lots of great reviews. But no one mentioned it was a low-key, high-end restaurant. However, the atmosphere was great and the food was absolutely amazing.

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Donald Achord . 2024-01-12

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Phenomenal restaurant… the best meal we’ve had so far in key west! Incredible food, service and amazing atmosphere especially for Star Wars lovers! Don’t know why more people don’t talk about this gem!

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Lin Reim . 2024-01-05

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Flaming buoy is our absolute favorite place to dine in Key West. Food - amazing. Service - top notch. Biggest thing though - they are completely unpretentious and present a perfectly relaxed spot for a great meal. The atmosphere is just right. Buoy is a can’t miss spot every time we are in KW.

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Kyle . 2024-01-04

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The Flaming Buoy in Key West is a gem – the vibe is chill, perfect for actually enjoying a conversation without turning it into a shouting match. It's got this simple elegance that makes you feel comfortable, not like you're walking on eggshells. Now, let's talk about the food – it's not just tasty, it's a flavor adventure with some out-of-the-box dishes that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance. They've got variety without going too crazy, striking that delicious balance. And the service? Top-notch with a side of humor – a refreshing change that adds an extra sprinkle of fun to your dining experience.

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Marcin “RocketMan” Sochacki . 2023-12-11

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Three stars for the balance of portion size to cost. $113 got me the scallop appetizer, the surf and turf daily special and one glass of wine. This cost would have been acceptable had they served even average sized dishes. The scallops used in the appetizer were either small (or more likely a single scallop cut). You received two (one cut scallop). The filet on the surf and turf was three ounces max. I made three bites out of it, and they were small bites. The lobster thermidor had great flavor, but you only got the tail. I'm all for quality food costing a premium, but here they take advantage of premium pricing. I'm all for a nice meal, but not when it feels like you're being taken advantage of.

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J Carrow . 2023-12-05

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Great themed place and also very friendly staff. Food was great as well and quite upscale.

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Alex Vibber . 2023-11-28

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First time coming here. Most definitely will not be my last. I cannot say enough good things about this experience. Atmosphere - so eclectic and fun, but very classy. Service - FANTASTIC! Food - Everything we had was spectacular. ** this will be a staple every time we visit Ket West ** 👍🏻👍🏻

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J. Winfrey Culbertson . 2023-11-20

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We walked up, no reservations. the staff notified and asked if we needed anything, when we asked about a table they asked if we had reservations. When we said no, they looked up the weather to make sure sitting outside would be appropriate. They allowed us to sit outside. The food and service was amazing. We had 4 people walk by while we were waiting for our table and everyone said they loved a different dish, we knew we found our spot for dinner. Also a ton of cool star wars merch. Can't recommend this place enough. ❤️🤘

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Joe Nace . 2023-11-16

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Incredible. Please visit. Nice low key spot with attentive bartenders/servers who kinda run the whole joint. Some unique Star wars memorabilia adorn throughout. Super relaxed atmosphere with a unique take on some classics that are incredibly flavorful and delicious.

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Zachary Glass . 2023-11-14

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Went here before a movie at The Tropic because it’s right next door. Loved it! The special was a watermelon ceviche…delish! My husband got the chili with chocolate! Imagine that! Also delicious. The beef with spicy noodles was to die for. I had the catch of the day over a salad and was very happy. Awesome waiter as well. Can’t believe we’ve never been there before. We will absolutely be back. Thank you for a wonderful dinner🥰

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Dheny601 . 2023-11-05

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Quaint and cozy with a small outdoor seating to watch passers-by and the vibrant street excitement! The menu is both eclectic and comfort food choices! I had the special bacon wrapped filet and lobster Thermador 🦞 with spinach salad 🥗 to start. Grilled corn on the cob and lobster mac and cheese to die for!

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Jeffrey Ferrara . 2023-11-02

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Great place with great food. We really liked all options there. Best grilled shrimp ever in particular. Owners are somewhat big fans of star wars, so the place has quite some themed locations including the restroom.

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Oleg Drokin . 2023-10-24

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Some of the best food we had in Key West! Definitely the best service. Excellent wine list.

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Kelsianne . 2023-10-20

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When I order Mac n cheese I expect traditional Mac n Cheese. Not penne Alfredo type pasta with some Lobster. The parmesan over powered the entree. Would love to see a traditional mac & cheese lobster on the menu. The chili 3 ways was so delicious!!!! Wish I would have ordered it. My friend did. We all tried it… mmmm so good! My husband got the fillet, is was delicious also.

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Jaymee Elder . 2023-10-12

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We visit Key West a couple of times a year and we always make time to stop into The Flaming Bouy. Never have we been disappointed with any part of our experience- the service is gracious and the food is outstanding. Being from Ohio it’s nice to see the nod to Cincinnati Chili on the menu (and it’s delicious), but the perfect filet and gorgeous scallops are our go-tos. We threw in some of the noodles tonight and they did not disappoint. Thank you for an always delicious experience!

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Susan Gehring . 2023-10-09

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The meat dish was delicious and exotic in flavor

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Aaron Mills . 2023-10-03

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The food was very expensive compared to its portion size and quality. Wasn’t great. The atmosphere was weird - almost like they can’t decide if they’re a cool, trendy bar or an upscale restaurant. Staff was relatively inattentive but helpful when around. Broccoli was served with no seasoning and definitely not a worthy side to a $58 meal.

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Rebecca DiMichele . 2023-10-03

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I had a fillet it was like a piece of beef jerky

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Francis King . 2023-10-02

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We went there for our 25 th Anniversary dinner. It was recommended by a bartender in Key West. I was told the food was great and , that recommendation did not disappoint. I’m from Los Angeles and this place is very reminiscent of LA. Great food, small portions but I need to stress GREAT FOOD!!!!!! The owner is a Star Wars fan, and so am I so I was in heaven. But let’s cut to the chase, the food was EXCEPTIONAL. Yes, EXCEPTIONAL!!!! Remember that!!!!

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Jan Reitz . 2023-09-22

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One of a kind experience!! Food was excellent,the atmosphere was superb! The service was on point with recommendations and extremely friendly! My girlfriend and I went in last Friday as soon as they opened. My girlfriend asked for a wine recommendation and gave a general description of what she likes and the gentleman made a wonderful choice and she drank it the whole time! I ordered the special which was a sampler of their popular entries,was amazing. Flavors were ridiculously amazing! The delicate fresh white flaky fish on mashed potatoes with the lime butter sauce was my favorite. My girlfriend got pink shrimp (best we had in key west,wood fire char was unbelievable) and the scallops wrapped in bacon over sweet potatoes (amazing!) And lobster Mac and cheese which could rival any lobster mac. She said it was her favorite ever! We will be going back when we visit next without a doubt! The group in there makes you feel like you are at home. Can't wait to get back! Fully recommend if you are looking for an amazing meal in a relaxed vibe out atmosphere with amazing service!!

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chris weber . 2023-09-16

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Outstanding food and atmosphere. Loved everything from beginning to end . Highly recommend

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Elise Feit . 2023-08-20

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What an amazing dining experience. Food was awesome, and they quickly seated us at a table without reservations. Made a great vacation experience.

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The Big Guy . 2023-08-13

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Awesome food! Awesome staff! We will definitely be back.

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Lee Lawson . 2023-08-08

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WOW!! All I can say is go. The best food and service I’ve ever had!

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Darcie Brock . 2023-08-07

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We had a fantastic time at The Flaming Buoy. Staff were friendly and customer service was excellent. And we thought the bacon-wrapped scallops and the lobster mac and cheese were amazing!

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Laura Chittenden . 2023-08-03

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We were in the mood for Grouper and came here for dinner one evening because their menu showed them having Grouper in a couple of styles. We actually walked past it, because the signage is basically just a sandwich board outfront, which we overlooked when walking by, but then we walked in… isn’t this place interesting?!?! A Star Wars theme with eclectic décor and an interesting version of Urban Gothic of the owner on the wall. We were quickly checked in and given a table in the window… nice view to see all the folks on Eaton near Duval enjoying the evening. The menu is extremely interesting, we later learned from our server (sorry for not remembering, but I think his name is Neil?) that the majority of the recipes are from family and friends. They had everything from Cincinnati-style chili on hot dogs (I saw them, they’re “Skyline” style too!!) to Italian to Thai… Normally I don’t do Pan-Asian joints, let alone joints that make and server everything, but this place seemed like the place to give in. We started with their trio appetizer (which seemed popular this evening, as other tables ordered it too) and I have to say that everything in it was excellent! The flavors of the lobster mac were the most robust of the three, but each were fresh and very nicely created. For my fav, it was a toss up between the lobster mac and the chimichurri shrimp… that chimichurri was excellent and the shrimp perfect flavored and grilled! Dinner for me consisted of their Thai red chili curried black grouper – Awesome! Such a huge portion too!! The Thai red chili curry was excellent and had one heck of a kick to it (then again, I asked for the kitchen to spike it up!) and the grouper was fresh and nicely brought to temp! The veggies, specifically the snow peas were so very good!! Wifey ordered the seafood marinara, as she loves a really good gremolata and this one not only didn’t disappoint, she fell in love with it, INSTANTLY!! She couldn’t stop enjoying it, even though there was so much food, half was all she needed… she kept on going! We both really enjoyed everything about Flaming Buoy – The service, the menu, the food, and most definitely the wine list! They have a very nice wine list, which isn’t too excessive with the mark up, but no cocktails… We do enjoy a nice cocktail before dinner, but we also enjoy wine to a greater extent, so we were disappointed. (I did hear the server at another table inform the patrons there they could bring cocktails from Tempt across the street over to enjoy with dinner – which is a great idea too, as Tempt is an AMAZING cocktail bar!) We definitely plan on visiting The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. when back in town next time… this place was so good, it’s worth visiting more than once to try so many more of their amazing menu! (Traducido por Google) Teníamos ganas de mero y vinimos a cenar aquí una noche porque su menú les mostraba tener mero en un par de estilos. De hecho, pasamos junto a él, porque la señalización es básicamente un tablero de sándwich en el frente, que pasamos por alto al pasar, pero luego entramos... ¡¿no es este lugar interesante?!?! Una temática de Star Wars con decoración ecléctica y una interesante versión del Urban Gothic del propietario en la pared. Rápidamente nos registramos y nos dieron una mesa en la ventana... bonita vista para ver a toda la gente en Eaton cerca de Duval disfrutando de la noche. El menú es extremadamente interesante, luego supimos de nuestro servidor (perdón por no recordar, pero creo que su nombre es Neil) que la mayoría de las recetas son de familiares y amigos. Tenían de todo, desde perritos calientes con chili al estilo de Cincinnati (los vi, ¡también son del estilo "Skyline"!) hasta comida italiana y tailandesa... todo, pero este lugar parecía el lugar para rendirse. Comenzamos con su trío de aperitivo (que parecía popular esta noche, ya que otras mesas también lo ordenaron) y tengo que decir que todo fue excelente. Los sabores de los macarrones con langosta fueron los más fuertes de los tres, pero cada uno era fresco y muy bien creado. Para mi favorito, fue un sorteo entre la langosta mac y el chimichurri de camarones... ¡ese chimichurri era excelente y los camarones tenían el sabor perfecto y estaban asados ​​a la parrilla! La cena para mí consistió en su mero negro al curry con chile rojo tailandés: ¡increíble! ¡Una porción tan grande también! El curry de chile rojo tailandés fue excelente y tuvo una gran patada (por otra parte, ¡pedí que la cocina lo mejorara!) ¡Y el mero estaba fresco y bien llevado a la temperatura! ¡Las verduras, específicamente los guisantes de nieve, estaban muy buenas! Wifey ordenó la marinara de mariscos, ya que le encanta una muy buena gremolata y esta no solo no la decepcionó, ¡se enamoró de ella, AL INSTANTE! No podía dejar de disfrutarlo, a pesar de que había tanta comida, la mitad era todo lo que necesitaba… ¡siguió adelante! Ambos disfrutamos mucho todo sobre Flaming Buoy: el servicio, el menú, la comida y, definitivamente, ¡la lista de vinos! Tienen una lista de vinos muy buena, que no es demasiado excesiva con el margen, pero no hay cócteles… Disfrutamos de un buen cóctel antes de la cena, pero también disfrutamos del vino en mayor medida, así que nos decepcionó. (Escuché al servidor en otra mesa informar a los clientes que podían traer cócteles de Tempt al otro lado de la calle para disfrutarlos con la cena, ¡lo cual también es una gran idea, ya que Tempt es un bar de cócteles INCREÍBLE!) Definitivamente planeamos visitar The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. cuando volvamos a la ciudad la próxima vez... este lugar era tan bueno que vale la pena visitarlo más de una vez para probar mucho más de su increíble menú.

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F'burg Foodie . 2023-06-12

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Simply wonderful!! Great wine list too! (Traducido por Google) ¡¡Simplemente maravilloso!! Gran lista de vinos también!

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Troy Moreo . 2023-06-06

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Unbelievable service and outstanding food! This was by far our best meal in Key West and the Chili Cheese Coneys are a MUST! (Traducido por Google) Servicio increíble y comida excepcional! ¡Esta fue, con mucho, nuestra mejor comida en Key West y los Chili Cheese Coneys son IMPRESCINDIBLES!

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Frank DuMond . 2023-06-01

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My husband and I enjoyed the most romantic meal at the Flaming Buoy. Everything about our dining experience was sheer perfection. The lobster mac and cheese was a home run and the scallops with maple glaze and sweet potato mash was AMAZING! Aside from the high quality of the food, the service was just as impressive. We quickly began chatting it up with the owner Fred and our server Derick. This is a locally owned restaurant and the love and dedication the staff put into the food is what makes this place so special. There are a lot of options for great food in Key West, and this restaurant encompasses everything wonderfully unique about Key West! Thank you Fred and Derick for the wonderful experience ☺️ (Traducido por Google) Mi esposo y yo disfrutamos de la cena más romántica en el Flaming Buoy. Todo acerca de nuestra experiencia culinaria fue pura perfección. La langosta macarrones con queso fue un jonrón y las vieiras con glaseado de arce y puré de camote fue INCREÍBLE! Aparte de la alta calidad de la comida, el servicio fue igual de impresionante. Rápidamente comenzamos a conversar con el propietario Fred y nuestro servidor Derick. Este es un restaurante de propiedad local y el amor y la dedicación que el personal pone en la comida es lo que hace que este lugar sea tan especial. Hay muchas opciones para disfrutar de una excelente comida en Key West, ¡y este restaurante abarca todo lo maravillosamente único de Key West! Gracias Fred y Derick por la maravillosa experiencia ☺️

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Ashley Phillips . 2023-05-29

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Love this quaint gem. I was so delighted at the amazing food ! Fabulous selection of wines, superb food, and a staff that is professional, but fun and enjoyable at the same time. I felt right at home. (Traducido por Google) Me encanta esta joya pintoresca. ¡Estaba tan encantada con la increíble comida! Fabulosa selección de vinos, excelente comida y un personal profesional, pero divertido y agradable al mismo tiempo. Me sentí como en casa.

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Missy Steele . 2023-05-24

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One of the BEST meals I've had in KW! A hidden gem! Arrived at 5:45pm on a Wednesday with the impression they were oddly dead for dinner time but then realized they happened to just open. Great for us as we got seated ASAP. Our server was friendly & had a very calm demeanor (wish we could remember his name). Started out with the shrimp app which was grilled perfectly, it came with a chutney but honestly it was incredible without it too! We then ended up splitting their special that day as weren't too hungry -- the special was lobster, filet with a blue cheese sauce & spinach....it was so rich & flavorful but not overpowering! Highly highly recommend coming here! (Traducido por Google) ¡Una de las MEJORES comidas que he tenido en KW! ¡Una joya escondida! Llegó a las 5:45 p. m. un miércoles con la impresión de que estaban extrañamente muertos para la hora de la cena, pero luego se dio cuenta de que acababan de abrir. Genial para nosotros ya que nos sentamos lo antes posible. Nuestro servidor fue amable y tenía un comportamiento muy tranquilo (ojalá pudiéramos recordar su nombre). Comenzó con la aplicación de camarones que estaba perfectamente asada a la parrilla, venía con un chutney pero, sinceramente, ¡también era increíble sin él! Luego terminamos dividiendo su especial ese día porque no teníamos mucha hambre: el especial era langosta, filete con salsa de queso azul y espinacas. . . ¡era tan rico y sabroso pero no abrumador! ¡Recomiendo encarecidamente venir aquí!

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Megan M . 2023-05-15

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I noticed this place at night while walking and the atmosphere had my attention immediately. We decided to go for our anniversary dinner the next night. Everything from the service, food, decor and 80’s selection of music was PERFECT! We will return next year for sure!!! (Traducido por Google) Noté este lugar por la noche mientras caminaba y el ambiente me llamó la atención de inmediato. Decidimos ir a nuestra cena de aniversario la noche siguiente. ¡Todo, desde el servicio, la comida, la decoración y la selección de música de los 80, fue PERFECTO! Volveremos el año que viene seguro!!!

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Mandi Walker . 2023-05-09

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Fun decor, top notch service and AMAZING food! The banana salsa on the grouper was excellent and my husband's lobster thermidor was superb! We had dinner here on our honeymoon and enjoyed every minute of it! (Traducido por Google) ¡Decoración divertida, servicio de primera y comida INCREÍBLE! La salsa de plátano en el mero fue excelente y la langosta termidor de mi esposo fue excelente. ¡Cenamos aquí en nuestra luna de miel y disfrutamos cada minuto!

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Karen Gleason . 2023-05-06

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Very nice staff. Portions are small and can get very loud (Traducido por Google) personal muy agradable Las porciones son pequeñas y pueden ser muy ruidosas.

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Charles Treviso . 2023-04-29

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Simply put, this place is a 10! Great food and great service. Our server (Dean I think) was amazing. The owner (I think again) stopped by several times and was super engaging. Fun stories, lots of laughs. I highly recommend this place to everyone. (Traducido por Google) En pocas palabras, ¡este lugar es un 10! Buena comida y buen servicio. Nuestro servidor (Dean, creo) fue increíble. El propietario (lo vuelvo a pensar) se detuvo varias veces y fue muy atractivo. Historias divertidas, muchas risas. Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar a todo el mundo.

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Jim B . 2023-04-20

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The owner is lovely and the food is fantastic. We had the lobster Mac, chicken and waffles, spicy noodles and the yellowtail snapper. All delicious. (Traducido por Google) El dueño es encantador y la comida es fantástica. Teníamos la langosta Mac, pollo y gofres, fideos picantes y el pargo de cola amarilla. Todo delicioso.

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Lydia Irving . 2023-04-18

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Friendly and welcoming staff were so sweet to my daughter on her 16th birthday! Food was delicious, hard to decide what to order, but very pleased with the steaks, and grouper special with curry. Wine selection is outstanding, but no cocktails and beer selection was limited. Otherwise, memorable night with the family! (Traducido por Google) ¡El personal amable y acogedor fue muy dulce con mi hija en su cumpleaños número 16! La comida era deliciosa, difícil decidir qué pedir, pero muy satisfecho con los bistecs y el mero especial con curry. La selección de vinos es excepcional, pero no hay cócteles y la selección de cervezas es limitada. De lo contrario, noche memorable con la familia!

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Kelly Stokes . 2023-04-18

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Excellent food beyond my expectations. Very chill vibe location with super friendly staff. (Traducido por Google) Excelente comida más allá de mis expectativas. Ubicación de ambiente muy relajado con un personal super amable.

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Steven Smutko . 2023-04-15

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Very intimate restaurant with an eclectic menu. Super service and staff. A very enjoyable experience. (Traducido por Google) Restaurante muy íntimo con un menú ecléctico. Súper servicio y personal. Una experiencia muy agradable.

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Marc Reinhardt . 2023-04-14

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Excellent service and food! (Traducido por Google) Excelente servicio y comida!

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Lori Reinhardt . 2023-04-13

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This cozy retro bistro type restaurant has all the flare and Star Wars memorabilia to keep your full attention. The food is eclectic, fresh and delicious. I highly recommend ordering the Trios. They also carry Coca Cola products surprisingly because most of Key West is Pepsi. They do offer outside seating. I will definitely be visiting here again. (Traducido por Google) Este acogedor restaurante retro tipo bistró tiene todo el brillo y los recuerdos de Star Wars para mantener toda su atención. La comida es ecléctica, fresca y deliciosa. Recomiendo pedir los Trios. También llevan productos de Coca Cola sorprendentemente porque la mayor parte de Key West es Pepsi. Ofrecen asientos al aire libre. Definitivamente visitaré aquí de nuevo.

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Robyn Stahl Ormond Beach Realtor . 2023-04-09

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Excellent (Traducido por Google) Excelente

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Seth Williams . 2023-04-03

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It's been almost two years since we visited Key West, and my partner and I still fantasize about the Lobster Mac and Cheese almost weekly. After visiting 6 countries and 43 states in the US, this is still the best version we've ever tasted. The people here are lovely, the decor is awesome (especially trying to pinpoint all the movie references on the wall), and we briefly seriously considered the logistics of moving from Missouri to Key West just to be closer to this place. You /have/ to try it. Also, ask the owners about how they came up with the name if you want a giggle (Traducido por Google) Han pasado casi dos años desde que visitamos Key West, y mi pareja y yo todavía fantaseamos con el Lobster Mac and Cheese casi todas las semanas. Después de visitar 6 países y 43 estados de los EE. UU., esta sigue siendo la mejor versión que hemos probado. La gente aquí es encantadora, la decoración es increíble (especialmente tratando de identificar todas las referencias de películas en la pared), y consideramos seriamente la logística de mudarnos de Missouri a Key West solo para estar más cerca de este lugar. Tienes que intentarlo. Además, pregunta a los propietarios cómo se les ocurrió el nombre si quieres reírte.

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Mads Arnautov . 2023-03-30

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Great service and delicious food!! Highly recommend! (Traducido por Google) Gran servicio y comida deliciosa!! ¡Altamente recomendado!

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Kathy Thomas . 2023-03-18

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I hate not to get more and better pictures of my food at this fantastic find. Underneath the battle between Vader's tie fighter and a squad of Rebellion fighters is a creative and mouthwatering display of the chef's talent in arranging flavors to delight the senses. Both my wife and my meals at the Flaming Buoy were a highlight of our trip to Key West, and the service was remarkable. (Traducido por Google) Odio no obtener más y mejores fotos de mi comida en este fantástico hallazgo. Debajo de la batalla entre el luchador de corbata de Vader y un escuadrón de luchadores de la Rebelión, hay una exhibición creativa y deliciosa del talento del chef para organizar sabores para deleitar los sentidos. Tanto mi esposa como mis comidas en Flaming Buoy fueron lo más destacado de nuestro viaje a Key West, y el servicio fue extraordinario.

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John Prather . 2023-03-15

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We were first diners seated for the evening and ordered within 10 minutes but entree took over an hour to be served. The yellow snapper was supposed to be pan seared. Instead it was completely white on both sides as if it had been baked or poached and mushy. Flavor was very bland with absolutely no seasoning. Very disappointing to the point that we didn’t eat it. Server didn’t ask if there was anything wrong. Whole vibe was very lackadaisical. Their take on a wedge salad was surprising as it has no bacon and served with vinegarette instead of blue cheese dressing. Scallop appetizer served with sweet potatoes was good. There are much better options for the money in Key West btw- beer and wine only; no cocktails (Traducido por Google) Fuimos los primeros comensales sentados por la noche y ordenados en 10 minutos, pero el plato principal tardó más de una hora en servirse. Se suponía que el pargo amarillo estaba chamuscado. En cambio, estaba completamente blanco por ambos lados como si hubiera sido horneado o escalfado y blando. El sabor era muy suave sin absolutamente ningún condimento. Muy decepcionante hasta el punto de que no lo comimos. El servidor no preguntó si había algo mal. Todo el ambiente era muy displicente. Su versión de una ensalada de cuña fue sorprendente, ya que no tiene tocino y se sirve con vinagreta en lugar de aderezo de queso azul. El aperitivo de vieiras servido con batatas era bueno. Hay opciones mucho mejores por el dinero en Key West por cierto, cerveza y vino solamente; sin cocteles

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Steve S . 2023-03-12

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Jrika’s was the best! Service was amazing and the food was off the carts. Lobster mac, filet, szesuan noodles…so good! (Traducido por Google) ¡Jrika fue el mejor! El servicio fue increíble y la comida estaba fuera de los carritos. Mac de langosta, filete, fideos szesuan... ¡muy bueno!

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Matt Harman . 2023-03-12

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What a tremendously fun and delicious experience! Our waiter was amazing… kind, attentive, funny, and provided a wonderful dining experience! And the food… WOW!!! We will definitely be back! (Traducido por Google) ¡Qué experiencia tan tremendamente divertida y deliciosa! Nuestro camarero fue increíble... amable, atento, divertido y brindó una maravillosa experiencia gastronómica. Y la comida… ¡GUAU! ¡Definitivamente vamos a estar de vuelta!

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Jeff Barstad . 2023-03-09

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Before I begin, I highly recommend getting a reservation, as this place is pretty popular and only open from 6-9pm. The atmosphere and staff are amazing! I'm not a star wars fan, but found it pretty neat that there's some memorabilia around the restaurant, but not overbearing (check out the bathroom!). The food? Absolutely fantastic. There were 4 of us that ate and we each got something different. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but make sure you get the avocado cheesecake for dessert. If you've gotten this far and are still unsure, this is your sign to make the reservation and just go! (Traducido por Google) Antes de comenzar, recomiendo hacer una reserva, ya que este lugar es bastante popular y solo abre de 6 a 9 p.m. ¡El ambiente y el personal son increíbles! No soy un fanático de Star Wars, pero me pareció bastante bueno que haya algunos recuerdos alrededor del restaurante, pero no agobiante (¡echa un vistazo al baño!). ¿La comida? Absolutamente fantástico. Éramos 4 los que comíamos y cada uno de nosotros obtuvimos algo diferente. Realmente no puedes equivocarte con nada en el menú, pero asegúrate de pedir el cheesecake de aguacate para el postre. Si has llegado hasta aquí y aún no estás seguro, ¡esta es tu señal para hacer la reserva y listo!

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Eddie Brown . 2023-03-05

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Great food, wine, atmosphere and service. (Traducido por Google) Buena comida, vino, ambiente y servicio.

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Joe Loschiavo . 2023-03-04

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We had a great dinner. Bacon wrapped scallops, lobster mac and cheese, fried chicken and waffles. Great selection of wine. Super nice staff, great room. Very pleased with all of it. (Traducido por Google) Tuvimos una gran cena. Vieiras envueltas en tocino, macarrones con queso y langosta, pollo frito y gofres. Gran selección de vinos. Super agradable personal, gran habitación. Muy contento con todo.

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Danny 004 . 2023-03-04

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I have to be honest I thought everything could’ve been seasoned more!! food was good, but not great (Traducido por Google) ¡Tengo que ser honesto, pensé que todo podría haberse sazonado más! la comida era buena, pero no excelente

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Syd Schlei . 2023-02-26

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So glad we found this place! The service was fantastic. Food was delicious. Looking forward to coming here again! (Traducido por Google) ¡Me alegro de haber encontrado este lugar! El servicio fue fantástico. La comida estaba deliciosa. Estoy deseando volver aquí de nuevo!

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Tia Thompson . 2023-02-24

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One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in some time. The place turns out drop dead amazing food without once ounce of fine dining stuffiness. In fact, the place is delightfully quirky. Bryan, our server, was a blast and made us feel totally at home. The lobster mac and cheese was to die for as was the surf and turf. Do yourself a favor and go here. (Traducido por Google) Una de las mejores experiencias gastronómicas que he tenido en mucho tiempo. El lugar resulta una comida asombrosa sin una sola onza de sofocación gastronómica. De hecho, el lugar es deliciosamente peculiar. Bryan, nuestro servidor, fue genial y nos hizo sentir como en casa. La langosta macarrones con queso era para morirse al igual que el mar y tierra. Hazte un favor y ve aquí.

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Matt Jensen . 2023-02-21

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Food and service were excellent. (Traducido por Google) La comida y el servicio fueron excelentes.

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Will Okane . 2023-02-09

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Great dinner with friends! (Traducido por Google) Gran cena con amigos!

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The Grey Goose Hampton Catering . 2023-02-03

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Nice place, great service. The lobster Mac & Cheese was delicious. Nice ambiance specially if you're into Star Wars. (Traducido por Google) Bonito lugar, gran servicio. La langosta Mac & Cheese estaba deliciosa. Buen ambiente, especialmente si te gusta Star Wars.

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George Beys . 2023-01-30

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We had dinner there last night and, after being in Key West for a month, can honestly say it was our best meal. The service is excellent, the ambience is comfortable and fun, the music they play is great, and the wine list is terrific. It's tough to get into and we had to take 5:45 reservation a week out, but it's totally worth it. (Traducido por Google) Cenamos allí anoche y, después de estar en Key West durante un mes, puedo decir honestamente que fue nuestra mejor comida. El servicio es excelente, el ambiente es cómodo y divertido, la música que tocan es excelente y la lista de vinos es excelente. Es difícil entrar y tuvimos que hacer una reserva de 5:45 a la semana, pero vale la pena.

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Lisa . 2023-01-27

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Came in for dessert and had Burnt banana bread and strangely spicy buttery chocolate quesadilla. Don’t like the dessert. Maybe dinner is better??? (Traducido por Google) Entré para el postre y comí pan de plátano quemado y quesadilla de chocolate con mantequilla extrañamente picante. No me gusta el postre. Tal vez la cena es mejor???

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Tammie Thompson . 2023-01-20

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Great food (Traducido por Google) Buena comida

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Howard Cokl . 2023-01-17

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Had one of our best Key West dining experiences ever. Dean was our server and he did a fabulous job. The food was fantastic and came out nice and hot. The banana bread french toast desert is to die for! Highly recommend!! (Traducido por Google) Tuve una de nuestras mejores experiencias gastronómicas en Key West. Dean fue nuestro servidor e hizo un trabajo fabuloso. La comida era fantástica y salió agradable y caliente. ¡El postre de tostadas francesas con pan de plátano es para morirse! ¡¡Altamente recomendado!!

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Frank Foote . 2023-01-15

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Disappointed, This was so much better last year. Pricing is way too high for the quality of the meal. I had the pasta and there were three shrimp and small pieces of shrimp for $38.00. Waffle was over cooked for tge chicken and waffles, not sure what changed. This used to be a go to, but sadly it will come off the list (Traducido por Google) Decepcionado, esto fue mucho mejor el año pasado. El precio es demasiado alto para la calidad de la comida. Tuve la pasta y había tres camarones y pequeños trozos de camarones por $38,00 . El gofre estaba demasiado cocido para el pollo y los gofres, no estoy seguro de qué cambió. Esto solía ser una opción, pero lamentablemente saldrá de la lista.

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Rene Burger . 2023-01-13

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Decor 6. Staff 5. Food 3. I wanted this to be better and still 100% worth seeing. Get a new chef and this might be my favorite restaurant in the world. (Traducido por Google) Decoración 6. Personal 5. Comida 3. Quería que esto fuera mejor y aún 100% digno de ver. Obtenga un nuevo chef y este podría ser mi restaurante favorito en el mundo.

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John Erhart . 2023-01-06

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The food was outstanding, and i highly recommend the lobster mac and cheese, the service was amazing and we got our food quick, and the atmosphere was wonderful with the dim lights. I highly recommend (Traducido por Google) La comida fue excelente, y recomiendo encarecidamente la langosta macarrones con queso, el servicio fue increíble y conseguimos nuestra comida rápido, y el ambiente era maravilloso con las luces tenues. te lo recomiendo mucho

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Olivia c . 2023-01-03

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We've been there several times over the last 2 years and enjoy the place. The staff are beyond amazing, the menu and food quality is very good. Prices are high, divide out the key west factor and you have high moderate mainland prices. Tolerable. Lose a star b/c of the scallop appetizer. It was Two Scallops Two. That was embarrassing. Two scallops. Gone in 10 seconds. I have no idea what logic drove that microscopic serving. Shameful. Regardless, they are highly recommended, just don't get the scallops! (Traducido por Google) Hemos estado allí varias veces en los últimos 2 años y disfrutamos del lugar. El personal es más que increíble, el menú y la calidad de la comida son muy buenos. Los precios son altos, divida el factor Key West y tendrá precios continentales altos y moderados. Tolerable. Perder una estrella b/c del aperitivo vieira. Era Dos Vieiras Dos. Eso fue embarazoso. Dos vieiras. Se fue en 10 segundos. No tengo idea de qué lógica impulsó esa porción microscópica. Vergonzoso. De todos modos, son muy recomendables, ¡simplemente no comas las vieiras!

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Throat Warbler Mangrove . 2022-12-31

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Perfect small, only 7 or 8 tables inside, 8 seats at the bar and 2 small tables outside, romantic restaurant. We had the Yellow Fin Snapper as well as the Filet Mignon. Both were fantastic. Also had the Lobster Mac and Cheese, so good! Star Wars themed bathroom was unexpexted but really fun. Staff was amazing! (Traducido por Google) Pequeño perfecto, solo 7 u 8 mesas adentro, 8 asientos en el bar y 2 mesas pequeñas afuera, restaurante romántico. Teníamos el Yellow Fin Snapper así como el Filet Mignon. Ambos fueron fantásticos. También tenía la langosta macarrones con queso, ¡tan bueno! El baño temático de Star Wars fue inesperado pero muy divertido. ¡El personal fue increíble!

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Samantha Franks . 2022-12-30

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Love this place. Delicious and interesting flavours. Great hospitality. Star Wars decorations (I’m not into the movies but the decor is still cool and classy). Will be back! (Traducido por Google) Amo este lugar. Deliciosos e interesantes sabores. Gran hospitalidad. Decoraciones de Star Wars (no me gustan las películas, pero la decoración sigue siendo genial y elegante). ¡Volveré!

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Dale Carnell . 2022-12-27

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Great food and Star Wars themed decorations. Very cool eating experience.Ate there twice in a week and we will be back. (Traducido por Google) Excelente comida y decoraciones temáticas de Star Wars. Muy buena experiencia gastronómica. Comimos allí dos veces en una semana y volveremos.

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Campbell Cook . 2022-12-24

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