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Rick's Blue Heaven Review

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Rick's Blue Heaven

Member Rating: **** 3.8 | Rate It
  • Address: 305 Petronia St., Key West, FL | Map It
  • Phone: 305/296-8666

Fodor's Review:

The outdoor dining area here is often referred to as "the quintessential Keys experience," and it's hard to argue. There's much to like about this historic restaurant where Hemingway refereed boxing matches and customers watched cockfights. Although the cockfights are no more, the free-roaming chickens and cats add that "what-a-hoot" factor. Nightly specials include seared and spice-rubbed grouper or sautéed yellowtail snapper in citrus beurre-blanc sauce. Desserts and breads are baked on-site. Dinner can be crowded and service spotty; your best bet is to come for breakfast or lunch.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations not accepted.
  • Credit Cards: D, MC, V

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Excellent, cheap breakfast!

Posted by Corinn45 from St. Louis, MO on 8/18/08
I walked right in and sat down for my breakfast, but it was the middle of the week, and fairly early at 8 AM. Crowd did start to pick up as I left around 9. Service was pleasant and quick. Banana pancakes were excellent! as was the signature granola. Definitely the best breakfast spot in Key West, but I would recommend getting there earlier rather than later, or you probably will wait. Alas, the sign of an excellent restaurant! Be sure and stop by the gift shop and enjoy the roosters running around your table as you eat!

Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 5.0 RATING: 4.6

Terrible obnoxious hostess

Posted by joffy35 from Texas on 4/1/08
The hostess was completely obnoxious when we tried to put our name on the wait list. For whatever reason, she cut us off, took the name of the group who came into the restaurant after we arrived, then took our name. When we tried to explain that we were there first, she smirked and made an obnoxious comment. Nothing is worse than a bitter person on a power trip. We were all set to enjoy a nice breakfast, but ended up going somewhere else to experience it. So much for Key West charm.... There are plenty of great places to eat in Key West. Avoid any place that thinks that customer service is not important once they become a popular tourist attraction.

Food: 1.0 Atmosphere: 1.0 Service: 1.0 Value: 1.0 RATING: 1.0

Well Worth The Wait

Posted by KWLover from Leland, NC on 11/29/07
Outstanding food in a very unique atmosphere. Breakfast is especially awesome, try to get there early enough to get the Lobster Eggs Benedict. It's not on the menu, you have to ask, and it's only available until the lobster runs out! And if you have a long wait, enjoy your time in the open bar drinking the best bloody mary in the world!

Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0 RATING: 5.0

Best for breakfast

Posted by mojitogirl from Chicago on 2/3/07
Great way to start the day!!! Fresh fruit plate with banana bread is outstanding.

Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0 RATING: 4.6

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