Key West Food Guide | Must-Try Seafood & Desserts 🦞🍰

When you're at the southernmost tip of the U.S., indulging in fresh seafood is a must! Based on walkability and flavors that appeal to our tastes, here are the top spots (mostly around Duval Street for convenience): 🦀 Seafood Picks 1️⃣ Stinkin Crawfish Key West Why go? Killer Happy Hour (before 6 PM!) 🦪 Oysters: $1 each—plump, sweet, and briny! 🦞 Lobster Roll: Decent, but not the star. 💡 Verdict: Perfect first stop for budget-friendly freshness! 2️⃣ D.J.’s Clam Shack (The "Lobster Roll Legend") 🏆 Must-order: Clam Chowder (creamy & rich) Coconut Shrimp (crispy + tropical) Overly Stuffed Lobster Roll (a MOUNTAIN of lobster meat!) 🏷️ Fast-casual vibe, flavor-packed. 💡 Verdict: Skip this = Key West fail! 3️⃣ Two Friends Patio Restaurant 🦪 Oysters: Larger, more succulent than most. 🦞 Lobster Combo: Tender, buttery perfection. 💡 Verdict: Reliable quality + cozy ambiance. 🍻 Bar Hopping 1️⃣ Sloppy Joe’s Bar (Hemingway’s haunt!) 2️⃣ The Bull & Whistle Bar 🎸 Live bands, high-energy crowds. 🚶♂️ Both on Duval Street—safe & walkable. 🍨 Dessert Goals 1️⃣ Gladiators Ice Cream 🍓 Real fruit displays = Insta-worthy! 🍨 Generous scoops, authentic flavors. 2️⃣ Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shop (Iconic!) 🥧 Key Lime Pie: Tart, sweet, essential. 🛍️ Grab lemon-themed snacks for souvenirs! 📝 Final Tips ✔ Lobster roll = NON-NEGOTIABLE. ✔ Oyster crawl—compare different spots! ✔ Sunset drinks + dessert = perfect day. Key West isn’t just about turquoise waters—it’s a foodie’s tropical dream! 🌴🍤 #KeyWestEats #FoodieGuide #FloridaKeys #SeafoodLover #MiamiTravel #KeyWestDrinks #TravelForFood #HemingwayStyle