Local appreciation season is here, and restaurants across the island are running Key West Local Dining Specials to say thanks to residents. Most run from late spring through September, though some start earlier each year.
These are locals-only specials, ID required. Savings can run up to 50% off, so it’s worth checking back as new ones roll in throughout the season.
Looking for deals open to everyone? Check my Key West Summer Dining Specials guide instead.
Double-check that a special is still active before you go; some restaurants aren’t great about announcing when deals end.
Seven Fish
Seven Fish locals’ appreciation deal is back and is currently running through their annual September break: 50% off food, every day (closed Tuesdays) with a valid Monroe County ID.
Auto gratuity applies; reservations recommended through OpenTable or by phone.
Milagro Restaurant & Bar
Milagro takes 25% off your bill with a local ID.
It doesn’t apply during happy hour, on holidays, or in conjunction with other promotions.
Thirsty Mermaid
Thirsty Mermaid is running their locals special again this year: 50% off an exclusive locals-only menu, Monday through Thursday from noon to 10 p.m.
The menu shows full prices, but locals pay half. I’ve only made it in for happy hour so far, but it’s always been good.
Prime Steakhouse
Prime Steakhouse brings back Locals Appreciation from August 10 through October 15, running Monday through Thursday. It’s 50% off all appetizers and 25% off all bottles of wine.
The appetizer list is where the value sits: prime beef carpaccio, sesame encrusted tuna tataki, a dozen gulf oysters on the half shell or Rockefeller, jumbo lump crab cake, escargot, and a jumbo shrimp cocktail.
They also run featured menu items and seafood specials nightly and won the Bubba Award for best Steak. Don’t forget your local ID. Prime serves dinner from 5:30, and reservations are at 305-296-4000.
Grand Cafe
Grand Cafe is one of my top three favorite spots in Key West.
The historic house setting is beautiful, and the menu backs it up: surf and turf, crab cakes, steamed clams, carpaccio, and bruschetta.
Right now, they’re offering 50% off pasta, seafood, and wine through the end of August for Monroe County residents and military ID holders.
Dine-in only, reservations recommended; call them directly.
If you time it with their happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m., you may be able to combine the two (half off drinks and appetizers).
Azur
Azur runs a locals special: 50% off all food from 5 to 7 pm with a valid Monroe County ID. It can’t be combined with other promotions.
It is listed as running for a limited time, so get in to take advantage while you can.
It can’t be combined with other promotions.
DJ’s Clam Shack
DJ’s Clam Shack runs local appreciation through August: half-price lobster rolls every Thursday with a local ID.
Rolls come hot with butter or cold with mayo, and the overstuffed version piles the meat higher.
Antonia’s Restaurant
Antonia’s is showing some local love ❤️ with 50% off a select menu, Monday through Thursday, during regular hours.
The menu includes upscale Italian dishes like escargot, littleneck clams, branzino, and braised beef ravioli, so even at half off, it’s a step up from your average happy hour.
Mac’s Place
Mac’s Place is running 50% off all food for locals on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays until September 30.
Show your Monroe County ID. A beverage purchase is required, alcoholic or not.
The discount doesn’t apply to happy hour items, and can’t be combined with other specials. They remind you to kindly tip on the full amount to take care of the staff that in turn takes care of you.
The Koffie House
The Koffie House runs its locals appreciation summer specials at half-price through the end of September on all tapas, a few desserts, and a select list of beer, wine, and cocktails.
They are open from 7:30 to 2:30. The tapas list features: corn ribs, zucchini fritters, deviled eggs with bacon jam, roasted red pepper spread with pita, a tuna tartine with candied citrus, and spicy tuna nachos. Desserts include their key lime pie with a toasted meringue, a Basque cheesecake, and a chocolate cake.
On drinks: Crazy Lady from Waterfront Brewery, Stella, and Michelob Ultra, house red and white by the glass, and three cocktails including an espresso martini, mimosa, and bloody mary. Their sandwiches, bowls, breakfast and coffee menus are not part of this deal.
I asked whether the deal was locals-only and was told, if you know about it, they’ll assume you’re local.
Southernmost Beach Cafe
Southernmost Beach Cafe is part of the Southernmost Beach Resort, and locals get 25% off food and drink every day through September, at both the cafe and the resort’s Pineapple Pool.
I’ve eaten at both the Beach Cafe and the Pineapple Pool and enjoyed each visit. Hard to beat the location.
Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining
Four Marlins is running 25% off the entire check for Monroe County locals throughout August and September.
Breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, or dinner are all covered.
The discount can’t be combined with other promotions, including happy hour and Kids Eat Free, and doesn’t apply to bottles of wine over $80.
La Crêperie
La Crêperie serves traditional French crêpes and café fare in Bahama Village at 300 Petronia Street.
Locals get 20% off through November 1st; mention it when you order.
The discount doesn’t apply during happy hour.
Square Grouper Key West
Local’s Lunch Happy Hour at the Square Grouper Key West.
Their Local’s Lunch will include 20% off your entire check every Thursday through Monday from 11 am to 2:30 pm, including brunch on the weekends.
The crabby bloody mary comes topped with a whole fried soft-shell crab.
This promotion is for dine-in only, please bring a local Monroe County ID.
Red Shoe Island Bistro
Red Shoe Island Bistro is a small spot on Petronia Street offering locals 20% off from July through September.
Seating is limited, so reservations are a good idea.
Four Flamingos
Four Flamingos at the Hyatt Centric is running 25% off for locals through the end of September. It applies to your entire bill, food and drinks both, dine-in only.
Breakfast runs 7:30 to 11 daily, lunch 11:30 to 1:30 Monday through Friday, dinner 5 to 9 daily. Local ID required.
Blue Mojito Bar and Grill
Also at the Hyatt Centric, Blue Mojito is running 25% off your total bill, food and drinks included, in August and September.
Open-air lounge seating overlooking their private beach. Local ID required.
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen
Yellowfin at the Hilton Key West Resort & Marina on Stock Island (formerly Oceans Edge) is offering 30% off the entire menu with a valid Monroe County ID, plus $15 bottles of house wine with an entree purchase.
Runs through September 30, 2026. Reservations can be made through their website; the dining room is air-conditioned, and the patio overlooks the marina. Live music Friday through Sunday.
White Street Pizza
White Street Pizza Locals Lunch summer special: 25% off the entire menu, alcohol included, Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 5 PM.
Dining in, show your local ID.
Ordering pickup online, use code LocalLunch25 and show your ID at pickup.
Cafe Sole
Cafe Sole is a fine dining spot known for fresh seafood, especially their hogfish. Locals get 20% off from 5 to 7 p.m.
I tried the conch carpaccio once: an excellent appetizer, and a unique take on a Key West classic.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m., closed Mondays and in the month of September.
Hank’s “Hair of the Dog” Saloon
Drinks are on tap at Hank’s this summer. $5 across the board (domestic beers, well drinks, sangrias, Super Lytes), all day every day all summer, local ID required.
That’s a strong everyday deal.
Key West Cooking Show
Key West Cooking Show blends a dinner show with a history lesson. Chefs demonstrate Conch cuisine, with Bahamian, Cuban, Spanish, and New England influences, while you eat.
Locals get 20% off ticketed shows, cocktail classes, Key Lime Pie Shop purchases, and non-happy hour items at Bar 1.
Monroe County ID required in person; can’t be combined with online discounts.
Bel Mare
Bel Mare 20% off the entire check plus 50% off the spritz menu (non-alcoholic versions included), Monday through Thursday with a Monroe County ID. Free parking up to two hours while you dine.
Broil
Broil is a wood-fired steakhouse up on Cudjoe Key. Every Thursday is Thankful Thursday: full-time residents get 15% off the entire check with a valid local ID.
I’ve had a good meal there and plan to get back; they run other specials throughout the week, so it’s worth checking before you make the drive.
Bent Prop Bar & Grill
Bent Prop sits on the water at 457 Drost Drive on Cudjoe Key, the same run up the highway as Broil.
For the month of August, Monroe County residents get a free appetizer when you spend $100 or more.
Dinner service only, and the license you show has to have a Monroe County address on it.
Pickles Pub
Pickles introduces its Locals Night Summer Series, Wednesday nights 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., through October 1.
Food specials ($1 wings, $4 tacos, $10 nachos, $10 burger) and drink specials ($5 Too Turnt Teas, $5 Deep Eddy, $7 El Bandido tequila, $6 Jai Lai draft, $5 Fireball).
Eat-in only with local ID.
Wrapping Up Key West Local Appreciation Dining Specials
This post will be updated as more places join in with local appreciation specials, deals, and offers for fun in Key West.
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