Key West Slow Season

During the slow season in Key West, a few restaurants close for various reasons every year.

It could be for yearly staff breaks or vacations, time off to recoup and regroup, construction and maintenance issues, dodging hurricane season, or just because it is the slowest time of the year.

I have seen people ask which places do this, so I thought I would write this post. Remember, it is the low, slow, and off-season in Key West.

Here is a list of those who are shutting down that I am aware of. Many establishments will remain open, so you needn’t worry too much.

Temporary Closings of Restaurants for Slow Season

Bistro 245 renovations started months back, and there is probably still some to go until they reopen.

Clemente’s Trolley Pizzeria is closed and will re-open after a brief closure. Come enjoy delicious pizza and a warm atmosphere on November 18th.

Smokin’ Tuna shut down in May, has changed location, and is undergoing renovations. They will share news on their socials when they have their grand reopening.

The Following Restaurants Have Reopened

Sunny Eggs will reopen on October 1st.

La Grignote is closed for yearly maintenance, construction, projects, and staff breaks. They plan to reopen on Wednesday, October 2nd.

The Cafe is closed on Tuesdays in September.

The Docks Restaurant + Raw Bar will be closed from September 15th until October 3rd. The plan is to open back up for service on October 4th.

Azur was closed for emergency maintenance and then for personal reasons beyond their control. They plan to reopen in November.

Tavern N’ Town has announced exciting changes after a short break—or, as they said, “Gone Fishing.” The restaurant will close from September 22 to 29 and reopen on September 30th, recharged and refocused with a new menu.

La Creperie Key West will close on October 7th and will not reopen until November 1st

Eaton Good closed in July and will remain closed until October. They will reopen on October 16th from 11 to 8 with a local plate appreciation special.

Red Shoe Island Bistro will be closed on September 9th and will remain closed until October 11th. They will be fixing up after the car accident earlier this year.

Hog’s Breath Saloon has opened again. It will be closed briefly for renovations from September 2nd to 9th. It will reopen on the 10th and be ready to serve food and live music.

Glazed Donuts is open. will be closed from September 2nd until the 10th and will reopen on September 11th for everyone to get their sugar fix.

The Koffie House has been closed for renovations since September 23rd. They are scheduled to open on October 1st, and invite you to see the changes.

Badboy Taqueria & Tequila will close on September 8th. They will be deep cleaning, prepping, and recharging for the season. Currently, there is no open date set. It will reopen on October 10th, 3-9, under the “OG” management.

Blue Heaven is closed from September 3rd until October 10th at 5 pm. The bar will open at 4 and dinner service at 5. You can get the same key lime pie at Salute on the beach.

Square Grouper Bar & Grill on Cudjoe is taking their vacation from September 3rd to October 3rd.

Smoked BBQ is closed for vacation from September 3rd until October 1st via their website.

Garbo’s Grill is open. Taking a few days off to move things around and do a deep cleaning. The Hanks location on Caroline Street will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, September 16th and 17th. The New Town location will only be closed on Monday, the 16th.

Milagro Restaurant & Bar has reopned. closed from September 1st through September 17th. They are excited to welcome you back on Thursday, the 18th.

The Green Pineapple Wellness Cafe has been closed for a short while (Sept 23rd) and plans to reopen on October 4th at 9 am.

Chico’s Cantina will be closed from August 31st until September 16th. On the 17th, it will reopen for dinner only. For the rest of the month, it will be open from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. and closed on Sundays.

Viva Argentinian Steakhouse will be closed from September 5th to 15th for staff vacations. It will reopen on Monday, September 16th.

Bruschetta Francesca is closed from September 1st to October 3rd.

Mangrove Mama’s is open and ready for business. taking a little break in September for landscaping and maintenance. A post announced they were closing from September 6th – September 18th. They plan to open back up on Thursday, September 19th and even tease some menu updates.

Old Town Mexican Cafe is open. closed from September 3rd to the 20th at 4 pm, according to their website.

Littlest Whitehouse Subs is open. down from September 4th until the 13th. They will reopen on September 14th.

Fritas Cuban Burger Cafe will be closed from September 3rd – until the 1st week of October. As of October 5th they are open.

Bob’s on Margaret is closed for annual vacation. They will reopen on September 26th. There is a sign in the window that was sent to me. There was no information anywhere else. Back open

DJ’s Clam Shack will close on September 2nd until September 26th. They have reopened.

Kaya Island Eats has reopened. It was temporarily closed for renovations from September 16th through September 19th. It will reopen on Friday, September 20th, at 4 p.m.

Orchid Bar will be closed on October 2nd and 3rd for quick updates and will reopen on the 4th.

Roostica is closed on September 23rd & 24th to give their floors some TLC. They will reopen for dinner on Wednesday the 25th

Louie’s Backyard will be closed from September 3rd through the 18th. It will be open for dinner only on the 19th, and lunch service will start on September 20th. The Cafe at Louie’s (upstairs) hopes to reopen and welcome back guests by October 1st.

The Cafe at Louie’s (upstairs) hopes to reopen and welcome back guests by October 1st.

Cayos Kombucha says that they will be closed for September. However, you can call them to place delivery orders.

Bagatelle is open. closed partially on September 16th early on for routine maintenance and will not offer Brunch. However, they plan to be open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m.

Lola’s Bistro is back open. Taking a short holiday from September 1st until the 5th. They are scheduled to reopen for you on September 6th.

Hogfish Bar & Grill has reopened. Will be closed on September 3rd and 4th to tidy up a few things with maintenance. The bar will reopen on September 5th at 11 a.m.

Frenchie’s Cafe: I saw a comment that they may be closing for a break. I am unable to verify this via their social page or website. The comment said, “Frenchies cafe will be closed next week (9/9?) til the middle of October.”

Mac’s Place is open and waiting for you to visit. Will be closed on September 18th for AC maintenance and upgrades.

While Many Are Taking Breaks a Lot Remain Open

If more slow season breaks or announcements pop up we’ll add them to this list if you are aware of any pass it along so I can post it.

Check out our Happy Hour Food Guide to find some other options.

Thank you 🙂