Attention, food lovers, happy hour, and sunset chasers! If you are in or heading to Key West and venture a little bit away from Duval Street, you’re in for a treat. Pull up a chair in Old Town at ‘Two Friends Patio Restaurant’ – a place that brings together good food, live local music, and vibes like nowhere else.
Today, we’re diving into Happy Hour at Two Friends, a visitor and local favorite, where Key West Pink Shrimp is one of the bright spots on the Happy Hour menu. This isn’t just any Happy Hour; it is a Happy Hour with both food and drinks; it’s a joyous celebration of island life and fantastic local seafood.
So, whether you’re a connoisseur of Key West’s dining scene or a first-time visitor searching for a genuine taste of the Keys, get ready to embark on a flavorful journey with this Happy Hour at Two Friends.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve made a couple of forays to Two Friends. Admittedly not one of my usual places, but a Happy Hour is a Happy Hour and always worth checking out. Always a bonus when on the island. After all, this is the Key West Food Guide, so it sounds like research to me. Yes, it is a tough job, but someone has to do it.
Two Friends offers an excellent selection of food and drinks, with a unique Key West Happy Hour menu available daily from 4 pm until 6 pm. Enjoy delicious happy hour specials on the Two Friends Patio menu while soaking up the Key West sunshine.
Two Friends Patio Restaurant Happy Hour Drinks
Raise a toast to the drink specials that get the ‘Two Friends Patio Restaurant’ Happy Hour started.
For those seeking comfort in the classics, $2.50 will get you a cold domestic bottle – the perfect refreshment for a balmy island afternoon.
If spirits or wines are more your style, you can enjoy well drinks and house wines (cab, merlot, chardonnay, white zin) for a mere $3.50, offering both affordability and quality.
But the real stars of the show? At just $5.50, you can savor a refreshing margarita on the rocks or dive into the blissful joy of a frozen rum runner. These prices and choices offer a spectacular lineup to keep the Happy Hour as sunny as a Key West afternoon!”
Two Friends Happy Hour Appetizers
But the joy of Happy Hour at the Two Friends Patio Restaurant is not just liquid – it’s a delectable feast for the taste buds! The appetizer menu presents an array of island favorites and classic comfort foods ranging from $5.95 to $11.75.
For a touch of the local seafood flavor, sample the deliciousness of conch fritters or the savory smoked fish dip. If you’re looking for something warm and comforting, the crab bisque is an indulgence you may want to consider. (why not add some steamed shrimp to it?)
Seafood lovers will also appreciate the tender fried calamari, while the steamed Key West pink shrimp is an absolute must-try and the best price you will find on the island. Get a Happy Hour 1/2 lb for $6.75 and 1 lb serving for $11.75
The buffalo wings and fried chicken tenders are an excellent choice for those not craving seafood. Every appetizer item, along with the drinks menu, creates a Happy Hour experience that is as satisfying as it is memorable.
Happy Hour Review at Two Friends Patio Restaurant
Undoubtedly the star of this happy hour is the steamed Key West peel-and-eat pink shrimp. You can have your full-pound or a half-pound cooked to order and served with drawn butter, cocktail sauce, lemon wedge, and real horseradish.
(My friend Joe said, “I need a utensil to mix the horseradish with the cocktail sauce.” I replied, “No, you don’t. You already have one; use the shrimp tail.” He thought this was brilliant!)
I have heard many raves about the Conch Fritters and finally got around to trying out a plate. They were surprisingly delicious! I enjoyed the lightly coated batter and the crispiness in each bite.
These fritters were airy, not dense, and not overly done with filler like others I have had. I wish the dipping sauce differed, but I enjoyed these conch fritters with copious squeezes of lemon.
The Happy Hour Margarita is delightful and will hit the right spot and help you to cool down. You could also go for the drink of Key West and try out a Frozen Rum Runner. I used the bar card to work through a few cocktails before happy hour began, such as the Key Lime Colada and Key Lime Martini. A little Key West Bar Card pregaming followed up with fantastic happy hour vibes.
Next visit, I’ll get to the crab bisque, wings, and probably a rum runner. We tried the chicken tenders, but they were a bit over, dark, and in the fryer too long that day.
The kitchen occasionally brings out a unique complimentary item to share at the bar. One day it was half chicken sandwiches with fries. My friend once had pizza offered, and on another visit, mozzarella sticks.
Reasons to Visit Two Friends in Key West
If you find yourself in that area, drop in and check it out. Two Friends has free parking, live music, and plenty of resident roosters and chickens hanging around.
Two Friends Patio Restaurant is on the Key West Bar Card (two for one drinks), Key West Woman’s Club Theater & Restaurant Card (buy one entree get one free), and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Happy Hours in Key West are the way to go! You can find good value, sometimes food, and have a great time without busting your budget. The Key West Food Guide recommends you try this happy hour out! Definitely order the shrimp and conch fritters!
Don’t forget to also visit their sister restaurant Pepe’s Cafe, and experience eating at the oldest restaurant in Key West.
The napkins at Two Friends tell you, “There is no greater love than the enduring tender love… of one drunken friend for another.”
My love of this happy hour might give that love a run for its money!
I hope this post has assisted you in discovering a perfect happy hour on your visit! I’m really interested in knowing which appetizers and drinks you loved the most. Please share your favorite in the comments section below!