Thanksgiving in Key West

A Thanksgiving plate at LaTeDa restaurant in Key West.

Many ask about Thanksgiving in Key West and wonder where they can get a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Others ask, which restaurants are open in Key West on Thanksgiving day? This guide will share where you can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in Key West in 2024. If you are not looking for a festive holiday meal, … Read more

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

Four tacos on a platter at El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant in Key West

I went for tacos with my daughter to a newly opened place up the block. It was our first visit to El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant in Key West. The restaurant has a nicely spread-out, casual interior with booths and tables. A few diners were around enjoying a late lunch. Maria provided friendly service at our … Read more

Key West Slow Season

Sign saying slow season we're closed with a rooster

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 … Read more

Local Dining Specials for Key West

Cracked pepper swordfish steak. One of the local dining specials available at Milagro restaurant in Key West.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Local dining specials are popping up all over Key West. It is hot, really hot! I like to look for ways to beat the heat and stay cool. Many restaurants have a slower season and encourage us to come in and visit by offering local deals and … Read more

Key West Summer Dining Specials (2024)

Hogfish snapper plate at Cafe Sole. This restaurant is offering Key West summer dining specials for everyone.

Ready to embark on a foodie adventure? Prepare your taste buds because I’m taking you on a tour of the Key West Summer Dining Specials for 2024! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’ll find fantastic deals that offer delicious food and incredible value for your money. So, get ready to explore Key West’s … Read more

Alonzo’s Oyster Bar

A sign for Alonzo's Oyster Bar. A restaurant in Key West Florida.

Alonzo’s Oyster Bar in Key West has you covered if you are after fresh seafood with stellar sea views down at the Historic Seaport. If you are in Key West and wondering where to get some oysters, Alonzo’s will be one of the options that you will find. At Alonzo’s, the oysters are “fresh as … Read more

What is the Oldest Restaurant in Key West?

Oysters at Pepe's Cafe the oldest restaurant in Key West

To answer that question, start at the end of the road. Head for the last of the “connected” islands (keys), where you will find Mile Marker Zero. Here you will also find the oldest restaurant in Key West and the Florida Keys. Pepe’s Cafe is the oldest eating house and restaurant in Key West and … Read more