Where to eat

In Key West, we know how to party & we know how to sleep in, which means we know how to brunch! A good party can live on into the twilight hours, but you still need to recharge, even if it’s for just another relaxing, fun-filled day of vacation! If you’re like us, breakfast is…

When you think of Key West, do you think about drinking?  Yeah, so do a lot of other people.  We’re here to break down the ULTIMATE LIST of the best happy hours on the island. SANTIAGO’S BODEGA Photo // hulaschoice.com A Spanish tapas hidden gem in Bahama Village, Santiago’s Bodega is many local’s favorite dining…

  In a town so drenched in fresh fish, you can imagine that our fish taco game is strong. There’s no shortage of the seafood-filled tortillas here on the island, and if you are any bit as indecisive as we are, it can be hard to choose exactly where to go. https://twitter.com/simeoneafton/status/707618644302372865 So we’ve done…

    Key West isn’t known for food truck culture, but that’s also due to the fact that we have strict codes on mobile vendor licenses. Our pickings are slim.. but fortunately they’re ridiculously delicious. In no particular order here are the 6 best food trucks in Key West: Garbo’s Grill Photo // TripAdvisor Photo: Instagram…

Because of the influx of immigrants working in Key West and Tampa cigar factories, a quick, affordable lunch was needed… The Cuban sandwich was born. The Cuban is a magical variation of a ham and cheese sandwich originating in cafes that catered to Cuban factory workers in Key West and Ybor City, Tampa–two early Cuban…

10pm is closing time for many of our local Key West restaurants, so what happens if guests arrive late, are hungry due to a time change, or just woke up from their post-happy-hour nap? Well, no need to panic! There are lovely late-night kitchens open about town, and only half of the list requires putting…

With our pristine waters and magnificent sunsets, it’s no surprise any visitor or local is looking for the best place to indulge with a view. While there’s an abundance of great restaurants in town, there are just those few gems where you really are able to “take it all in”. Factoring in sand, water, and…

The Best Cuban Food Spots in Key West Key West is only 105 miles from Havana, Cuba. To put that in perspective, a flight to from Key West International Airport to Cuba would take less than 15 minutes. With that level of proximity, it’s no surprise that some really authentic Cuban food has made its…

If you’re a first-timer to Key West, or a “virgin” as some of the locals have termed it, then you get a free pass to spend your entire vacation strolling, boozing, and people watching your way up and down Duval Street. But, as a “repeat offender,” you should know Key West offers so much more than bawdy drinking songs, spray painted tank tops, and free sunburns… we are home to a culinary melting pot jam-packed with side streets full of vibrant foodie delights. One such street is the pride and joy of Key West’s Bahama Village: Petronia Street. Marked as the main drag of the historical neighborhood, Petronia houses a selection of bistros, cafes, and restaurants so scrumptious, you’d not be balked at by any local if you decided to take every meal on it! So why am I still…

So you’ve made it here for the holidays. However, to many on vacation, cooking a holiday dinner doesn’t sound like an appealing past time in paradise…or maybe it’s just that your hotel room’s kitchen can only boast as far as a coffee pot and microwave. Whatever the reason, there are much more skilled (or at…