Best Seafood Dishes in Key West and Where to Try Them

 Over 70,000 tourists are said to travel to the tropical island paradise by the Miami to Key West shuttle just to attain a taste of the freshest, most scrumptious seafood in South Florida. Here are Key West's best seafood dishes and where to sample them. 

Sashimi at Seven Fish Restaurant

After a hectic day of snorkeling in Key West, the sashimi at the Seven Fish Restaurant really hits the spot. The fish is fresh, the wine selection is vast and the menu is as eclectic as the island itself. The Asian-influenced sauces and spices adorn everything on the menu. The restaurant is pretty spacious and has won quite a few awards over the years including the highest Zagat Score in the Keys.

Maine Lobster at Alonzo & Berlin's Lobster House

Alonzo & Berlin's Lobster House is one of the oldest seafood haunts in Key West. A&B's, as the locals call it, has one of the most delicious Maine Lobsters on the island. Apart from that they also have a menu laden with locally procured seafood and prime steaks. A&B's looks like a riverboat which adds to its old-world charm.

Oysters at Half Shell Raw Bar

The Half Shell Raw Bar dishes out an assortment of seafood like shrimp, clams, crab, conch, and chilled oysters, served on the half shell. You seafood is served to you grilled, steamed, fried or even with some spice if you like it. Try the BBQ Baby Back Ribs, burgers Cuban bread, and the Key Lime Pie too.

Conch Fritters at Hog's Breath Saloon

Hog's Breath on Front Street has a reputation because of the quirky events it hosts such as the Hair of the Hog Leather & Lace Contest and the Homemade Bikini Contest as well as great food like conch fritters and fish nuggets. While you're here, you can enjoy a Bloody Mary breakfast bright and early in the morning. Don't miss the quirky gift items at the bar that makes for the perfect gift for friends and family back home.

Conch Chowder at Louie's Backyard

Louie's lets you soak up the sunny, scenic ocean-view as you dine on the aquamarine waters of Key West. While you're here, be sure to sample their creamy, wholesome Bahamian Conch Chowder with Bird Pepper hot sauce.

Seafood Platter at Commodore Waterfront Restaurant

The Commodore Waterfront Restaurant on the historic Key West Marina serves amazing seafood like calamari and shrimp scampi. Try the seafood platter which offers you a taste of almost everything on the menu on one plate.

Crab Benedict at Two Friends Patio Restaurant

The Two Friends Patio Restaurant is famous its Crab Benedict, served with poached eggs on English muffins and a lemon Hollandaise sauce. Also sample the seafood omelette with shrimps and scallops, or the cheese and steak omelette with peppers, onions, thinly sliced stead, and Jack cheese.

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