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.
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 had the burger and calamari and both were really 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.
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.
Seven Fish
Seven Fish locals’ appreciation deal is back after their annual break and running in October.
50% off food, every day (closed Tuesdays) with a valid Monroe County ID.
Auto gratuity applies; reservations recommended through OpenTable or by phone.
Grand Cafe
Grand Cafe is rolling into October with their local special offering 50% off all pasta, seafood, & wine.
Valid through October 17th, for Monroe County residents and military ID holders.
This is for dining in only and they ask that you call to make your reservation. (305) 292-4740
Mac’s Place
Mac’s Place is running 50% off all food for locals on Monday – Saturday through October 15th.
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 Docks
For a limited time starting September 25th at The Docks locals can get 1/2 off shared plates and oysters.
Also save with half off wines by the glass and select beer. Available every day from 3-6 pm.
Stock Rock Cafe
Stock Rock Cafe is open daily from 11 to 8, and has a local special they are running.
Buy any entree and get another for 50% off, from September 8 through October 15.
Little Pearl
Local love through September at Little Pearl.
Monday through Thursday you can take part in a four-course meal tasting meal for only $65.
You aren’t stuck to the early bird 5 pm window. This is valid for any hour. Make your reservations today.
Viva Argentinian Steakhouse
Viva is running 30% off all food and bottles of wine for Monroe County locals, all day, every day, through October 15.
The discount doesn’t apply during happy hour, 3 to 6 PM.
Enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner and live music all daily. Don’t forget the empenadas!
Bel Mare
Bel Mare is offering 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Expired: No Longer Active
Fishwife Restaurant & Raw Bar
Locals could get 1/2 off cold water oysters at Fishwife, August 21st through the 23rd from 3 until 7 PM. Fishwife was running 50% off all share plates and oysters for locals through their September break. Monday through Thursday, from 3 to 7 pm.
DJ’s Clam Shack
DJ’s Clam Shack ran local appreciation every Thursday in August with half-price lobster rolls. Rolls were hot with butter or traditional with mayo, and the overstuffed version piled the meat higher.
Azur
Azur ran a locals special, 50% off all food from 5 to 7 PM with a Monroe County ID, It ended August 30 when they closed for the season.
Cafe Sole
Cafe Sole ran 50% off food through the end of August. I had the conch carpaccio there an excellent appetizer and a different take on a Key West classic. They’re closed for the month of September.
Bent Prop Bar & Grill
Bent Prop had a free appetizer when you spent $100 or more in August. Dinner service only, and the license you show has to have a Monroe County address on it.
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. (They are redoing their kitchen and are offering all night 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.
Fisherman’s Cafe
Fisherman’s Cafe shared some Local Love before their annual vacation. Locals got 50% off with valid ID. This was good from Wednesday 9/9 through Saturday 9/12. Enjoy!
Red Shoe Island Bistro
Red Shoe Island Bistro on Petronia was offering locals 20% off from July through their September break. Seating is limited, so reservations are a good idea.
The Koffie House
The Koffie House ran its locals appreciation summer specials at half-price through September 20th on all tapas, a few desserts, and a select list of beer, wine, and cocktails.
Santiago’s Bodega
Santiago’s Bodega ran half off all hot and cold tapas Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout September, with a valid Monroe County ID.
Seaside Cafe
Seaside Cafe had its local appreciation special for September. Their special will gave you 50% off Mojitos, Margaritas, and most Pizzas.
(Sadly again this year the world-famous Lobster Pizza wass excluded)
Dorada
Dorada at the Casa Marina resort had 40% off a select bar menu for locals, every evening from 5:30 to 10 PM throughout September at the bar.
Flaming Buoy Filet Co
The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. is offered 30% off all dinner and wine menu items for locals. Sunday Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4 PM to close through September.
Kaya, Doc’s, and Dragon & Rooster
Kaya Island Eats, Doc’s on Duval and Dragon & Rooster aall had 30% off food for locals through September, Sunday through Thursday, Monroe County ID, dine-in only.
Amigo’s Tortilla Bar
Amigos Tortilla Bar had its September Locals Special: 30% off food and 25% off drinks, daily from noon to close. Monroe County ID required. Dine in or take out.
Southernmost Beach Cafe
Southernmost Beach Cafe let locals get 25% off food and drink through September, at both the cafe and the resort’s Pineapple Pool.
Four Marlins Oceanfront Dining
Four Marlins gave 25% off the entire check for Monroe County locals throughout August and September. Breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, or dinner were all covered.
Mangia Mangia
Mangia Mangia was in the local love mode and it gave 20% off food and a house drink in September.
Four Flamingos
Four Flamingos had 25% off for locals through the end of September. It applied to your entire bill, food and drinks, dine-in only.
Blue Mojito Bar and Grill
Blue Mojito offered 25% off your total bill, food and drinks included, in August and September.
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen
Yellowfin at the Hilton Key West Resort & Marina on Stock Island (formerly Oceans Edge) gave 30% off the entire menu with a valid Monroe County ID, plus $15 bottles of house wine with an entree purchase.
Cuban Coffee Queen
Free 12 oz café con leche with the purchase of a Key Wester breakfast sandwich, for locals in September. Iced upgrade is $1.
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.
Southernmost Point Bar
Southernmost Point Bar is ran happy hour all day, every day through September with a local ID.
Lagerheads Beach Bar
Lagerheads Beach Bar & Watersports had 15% off food and drink plus $10 all-day loungers in September, with a local ID.
Geiger Key Marina
Geiger Key Marina offered locals perks all September. BOGO Saturdays breakfast and Bloody Marys, and bottomless mimosas for $20. Sundays also have the $20 mimosas. Happy hour was extended Monday through Friday, 4 to 6 pm and again 9 to 10 pm
Pickles Pub
Pickles introduced its Locals Night Summer Series, Wednesday nights 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., through October 1. They had many food & drink specials.
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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