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Going to Key West tomorrow and I am so exicted.Just wanted some last minute resturant suggestions. I hear that Blue Heaven is a must. How about the Conch Republic Seafood or Louies Backyard? We are looking for a great seafood resturant with a relaxed/fun atmosphere. <BR> <BR>Also, I hear there is a LobsterFest on Saturday. Anyone ever been? <BR> <BR>Thanks!

Forget Conch Republic Seafood and instead try the Half Shell Raw Bar, which is also on Key West Bight. If you can stand being seated by someone with "attitude" by all means try Louie's at lunch, but skip it for dinner. The menu is basically the same but the prices aren't. Two other great restaurants - both pricey - are Alice's and Michael's. Oh, and A&B Lobster, also on Key West Bight...expensive, too.

Thanks for the suggestions.

It's been a few years, but my favorite was Manjia Manjia, a pasta place off Duval St. They sell pasta and have a few tables in the storefront, and have outdoor tables in the backyard. The food was excellent.

Here are some great recommendations Alexis, I know, my wife & I have been to all them & you will like them too! <BR> <BR>Breakfast: <BR> <BR>Rick's Blue Heaven - The place is neat -superb lobster Benedict - 729 Thomas St. - http://www.blueheavenkw.com/ <BR> <BR>Martins - Sundays only for brunch - great Benedict's - 416 Appelrouth Lane <BR> <BR>Harpoon Harry's - Local hangout - <BR>832 Caroline St. <BR> <BR>Banana Cafe - Great Crepes - 1211 Duval St. <BR> <BR>Pepe's Cafe & Steakhouse - Excellent, but expect to wait - our favorite <BR>806 Caroline St. -http://www.pepescafe.net <BR> <BR>The Deli - Cheap, but good - <BR>On the corner at 531 Truman & right accros the street from the small shopping center. <BR> <BR>Camilles - Nice place - 703 1/2 Duval St. - http://www.camilleskeywest.com/ <BR> <BR>Lunch: <BR> <BR>Alonzo's Oyster Bar - Try the lobster sandwich - 700 Front St. - <BR>http://www.alonzos-oysterbar.com/ <BR> <BR>Mangoes - Great people watching place <BR>700 Duval St. - <BR> <BR>The Deli - Cheap, but good - <BR> <BR>Half Shell Raw Bar - Locals favorite - <BR>Lands End Village - 294-7496 - Just up the front entrance of Turtle Kraals <BR> <BR>Turtle Kraals - Locals favorite - superb fried lobster sandwich - 294-2640 <BR>http://www.turtlekraals.com/ <BR> <BR>Banana Cafe - Good salads & crepes <BR> <BR>B's Restaurant - Cuban, locals favorite <BR>1500 Bertha St. - Off of Flagler St. & 2nd Ave. - http://www.banana-cafe.com/ <BR> <BR>B.O.'s Fish Wagon - Great grouper sandwich - 801 Carolind St. <BR> <BR>Rusty Anchor - Stock Island - 5510 3rd Ave. - 5th Ave & Corner of Old Shrimp Road - http://www.rustyanchorseafood.com/ <BR> <BR>7 Fish - Locals favorite - our pick <BR>632 Olivia St. <BR> <BR>Louie's Backyard - a favorite for lunch only - 700 Waddle St. -www.louiesbackyard.com <BR> <BR>Dinner: <BR> <BR>Cafe Des Artiste - Reservations - fine dining, very pricey, but worth it - 1007 Simonton St. <BR> <BR>Cafe Marquesa - Reservations - fine dining - <BR>http://www.marquesa.com/ <BR> <BR>A & B Lobster House - Fine dining, worth the $$$ - 700 Front St. <BR>http://www.ab-lobsterhouse.com/ <BR> <BR>Alonzo's Oyster Bar - outside for sunset - white claim chile - <BR>http://www.alonzos-oysterbar.com/ <BR> <BR>Antonia's - Italian - capellini & lasagna - 615 Duval ST. <BR>http://www.antoniaskeywest.com/ <BR> <BR>Mangia Mangia - Great cheap Italian - <BR>900 Southard St. - <BR>http://www.mangia-mangia.com/ <BR> <BR>Ambrosia - Sushi - 1100 Packer St. <BR> <BR>Michaels - Superb steaks - 532 Margaret St. <BR> <BR>Alice's at La Te Da - Great place - 1125 Duval St. <BR> <BR>Mangoes - Great specials & pizza - <BR>http://www.mangoeskeywest.com/ <BR> <BR>Rick's Blue Heaven - Yellowtail & save room for Banana Foster desert - <BR>http://www.blueheavenkw.com/ <BR> <BR>El Siboney - Cuban - Paella for 2, make <BR>reservations 3 hours in advance to order - our favorite - 900 Catherine St. <BR> <BR>Martins - Great specials <BR> <BR>Pepe's Cafe & Steakhouse - Porkchops or steaks - expect to wait - our favorite <BR>http://www.pepescafe.net <BR> <BR>Rusty Anchor - Stock Island - seafood specials -http://www.rustyanchorseafood.com/ <BR> <BR>Square One Restaurant - Located in Duval Square - 1075 Duval St. - http://www.squareonerestaurant.com/ <BR> <BR>Meteor - Barbecue - located beside Green Parrot Bar <BR> <BR>Rooftop Cafe - Key Lime pie & after dinner drinks - very romantic - 310 Front St. <BR> <BR>CoCo Palms - Jamaica man - Nest door to Rooftop - http://keywestfoods.com/ <BR> <BR>Turtle Kraals - Great sunset - great menu - our pick -http://www.turtlekraals.com/ <BR> <BR>New York Pizza & Deli - Located in Duval Square across from Square One <BR> <BR>Take-out or Order for Delivery <BR> <BR>Damn Good Food To-Go - <BR>http://www.damngoodfoodtogo.com/ <BR> <BR>Romeo's Downtown Deli - Great Cuban Sandwiches - Free Delivery - Just off Duval St. on Southard St. - 296-9990 <BR>

My husband and I recently vacationed in Key West and found that you can't have a bad meal there! The food is good but be warned that it's all fairly expensive. Even after traveling to other "high dollar" cities, we still found Key West to be an expensive city. I higly recommend El Siboney for lunch or dinner. Just order off the menu--it's all great Cuban food and the prices are more than fair. We did eat at Blue Heaven and the food was terrific. However, in all that heat and humidity, the chickens and flies got old quickly. Maybe it's better to eat there in cooler weather. Five Brothers' Grocery is another good place to pick up Cuban sandwhiches--they were some of the best food we had in Key West.