Where to eat/play in Key West?

We are going in August for 3 days with a group of around 8.

Any and all suggestions/recommendations welcomed!!!

Places to eat
Places to drink
Places to rent jet skis

Thanks.

Message edited 7/17/2007 4:03:40 PM.

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I am going in October and I would like to know this as well.

Where r u staying?

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I was just there is December for a wedding.

Breakfast - Camille's for the best French toast I have ever had in my entire life (it had fresh strawberries and was drizzled in Godiva White chocolate liquor)

Blue Heaven - really cool place for breakfast also.

I actually never went anywhere for dinner because of the wedding but we hung out at Irish Kevin and a bunch of other bars on Duval street that I can't remember the names of!

We also went to tour Hemingway's house which was cool. We stopped at a winery for a tasting of wines that were made with things other than grapes and we also went to the Key Lime pie factory.

Also sunset at Mallory Square is really nice.

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Ok
to eat- turtle Kraals on the dock
Two friends- on Front Street
Manga Manga Italian not sure what street
New York restaurant all the way down Duval Street farthest away from mallory Square
Near NY rest Flamingo Crossing Ice Cream the BEST ever
Snorkel/scuba Lost reef (nicest people) near the end of the docks..
Do the trolley tour if you want to do a tour because you can get on and off all day and sightsee the train you cant get off.
Go to the cemetary... Ask someone down there its gret to read some of the tombstones
any questions.... Let me know we have a timeshare down there
rent Jet skiis Galleon marina on Front street at the end Its expensive just so you know
Drink
Sloppy Joes Fat tuesdays Bear bottom club
Mallory Square at sunset dont miss that!!

DO NOT go to the tee shirt place on the corner on Front Street and Duval up the steps they will rip you off so badly..

Message edited 7/17/2007 7:06:03 PM.

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You must have Frozen Key Lime Pie on a stick

go to Kelly McGillis' restaurant - love the ambience - don't remember what street it's on - might be whitehead, but up near Mallory Sq

Blue Heaven - breakfast or lunch

Go drink at Flying Monkeys saloon - can't beat the name!


The trolley tour is great!

ETA - oooh - I'm good! Just looked up K McG's restaurant - 301 Whitehead

Message edited 7/17/2007 8:17:31 PM.

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definitely go to Irish Kevin's!!

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oooh I loved Key West but was only there on a cruise...so we didn't get to see to much...you'll love it though!

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Dinners;
Mangia Mangia on Southard is awesome
Cafe Sole on Frances St. also has amazing food
A & B Lobster if you want to do a truly elegant dining experience
Louie's Backyard on the south end of Duval
Pancho's for good mexican
Old Town Mexican on Duval has surprisingly good food and GREAT Mojitos!!!


Breakfast:
Blue Heaven - There's usually a wait, but it's always worth it.
Croissant D'France - delicious crepes and croissants...extremely French.

Dessert:
Flamingo Crossing is by far my fave!

Drink:
Irish Kevin's is a must
Finnegan's Wake - Awesome!!
and then you have to do
Capt. Tony's
Bull & Whistle
Hogsbreath (I've never bought a drink there in 11 years)
Sloppy Joes

To Do...
If you go down to Smather's Beach - on the South Side of the Island - there is a place called Sunset Rentals. They have been around for about 20 years and rent everything. They don't rent the jet-ski's right there, but they'll tell you where to go. They have kayaks, sailboards, jet-ski's, and they do parasailing. They are pretty reasonably priced compared to the rest of the island.
I agree with Kimmie on the cemetery, Mallory Square and trolley. You might also want to check out the lighthouse and Ernest Hemingways house - there's a cool story about a penny and the pool

I think that's it - whew!!!
I've been going there for almost twenty years and still love it everytime I go....Have a great time!!!!!!!

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Posted by Gertyrae

Dinners;
Mangia Mangia on Southard is awesome
Cafe Sole on Frances St. also has amazing food
A & B Lobster if you want to do a truly elegant dining experience
Louie's Backyard on the south end of Duval
Pancho's for good mexican
Old Town Mexican on Duval has surprisingly good food and GREAT Mojitos!!!


Breakfast:
Blue Heaven - There's usually a wait, but it's always worth it.
Croissant D'France - delicious crepes and croissants...extremely French.

Dessert:
Flamingo Crossing is by far my fave!

Drink:
Irish Kevin's is a must
Finnegan's Wake - Awesome!!
and then you have to do
Capt. Tony's
Bull & Whistle
Hogsbreath (I've never bought a drink there in 11 years)
Sloppy Joes

To Do...
If you go down to Smather's Beach - on the South Side of the Island - there is a place called Sunset Rentals. They have been around for about 20 years and rent everything. They don't rent the jet-ski's right there, but they'll tell you where to go. They have kayaks, sailboards, jet-ski's, and they do parasailing. They are pretty reasonably priced compared to the rest of the island.
I agree with Kimmie on the cemetery, Mallory Square and trolley. You might also want to check out the lighthouse and Ernest Hemingways house - there's a cool story about a penny and the pool

I think that's it - whew!!!
I've been going there for almost twenty years and still love it everytime I go....Have a great time!!!!!!!

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Definitely...where is your timeshare?

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The Galleon at the endof Front st near the marina. it overlooks the marina 48th week

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Definitely drink at Irish Kevin's. It sucks you in and is so much fun!

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Eat at:
Turtle Kraals
Crabby d!cks
Hogsbreath Saloon

Hang out at:
Mallory Square for the sunset celebration ( cheesy but too cute )
Fort Zachary Taylor Park for picnics and beautiful views
Bahia Honda State Park ( not in Key West a short drive away - GORGEOUS park )


get a Key Lime Pie at Blond Giraffe's - yummy! We always bring some home in a cooler ( yes through the entire 24 hour drive )

my fave place on earth let me know if you need anything else

oh yeah and i always wanted to do the ghost tour! it looks like so much fun!

Message edited 7/26/2007 9:03:42 PM.