The Hogfish Fingers or Fried Hogfish Tacos are also favorites or dig into a plate of "Peel 'n' Eat" Key West pink shrimp. Try anything that's made with their namesake specialty like the "Killer" Hogfish Sandwich, which is smothered in Swiss cheese, onions and mushrooms on a fresh Cuban roll.
Read more about Onlywood Pizzeria Trattoria →īest Seafood: For a taste of a true local's joint just five minutes away from Old Town, follow the signs to the Hogfish Bar and Grill, located in Safe Harbor Marina on Stock Island. Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Best Pizza: Onlywood cooks up authentic wood-fired Italian pizza made with their homemade mozzarella and light thin crusts.Ĭlaudia's expert tip: Try to save room for their excellent desserts like the homemade ricotta cheesecake. Pair your meal with a glass (or carafe) of their refreshing homemade sangria made with fresh mint.
Their mozzarella is made fresh daily, and superfine flour makes for a very light thin crust. With great attention to detail, they only use oak wood to maintain the proper temperature inside the oven. If you sit inside, you can watch your pizza being made from scratch and baked in the 2-ton wood-fired oven imported from Italy. Owners Davide Cremascoli and Alessandro Piazzo, who grew up in a small village in Napoletana Italy, are devoted to bringing you the most authentic Italian pizza possible. Recommended for Best Restaurants because: Best Cuban: Off the beaten path, this no-frills diner serves up generous portions of the best Cuban food on the island.Ĭlaudia's expert tip: Watch the daily specials for some real treats like the white bean soup on Mondays and Oxtail on Saturdays.īest Pizza: Hidden down a small walkway off Duval, you'll discover the enchanting garden of Onlywood Pizzeria Trattoria. The rich creamy flan is too yummy to ignore. The food comes quickly accompanied by a plate overflowing with fried plantains so sweet you may not even want dessert. Follow up with your order of entrees like tender roast pork or perfectly-spiced picadillo (a ground beef entrée). Pair it with a pitcher of the house sangria. A basket of fresh Cuban bread arrives at your table first with thick fluffy slices slathered in butter. The hodge-podge décor includes diner-style tables covered in a red pepper-patterned plastic table cloth, photos of Cuba and a life-size wooden Indian-a nod to the namesake Cuban tribe. Mid-day the place is usually bustling with the local lunch break crowd mixed with a healthy dose of visitors in-the-know. The restaurants in Key West are sure to delight and inspire every time.īest Cuban: Off the beaten path, this no-frills restaurant serves up generous portions of the best Cuban food on the island at reasonable prices. Peruse our top 10 favorites for ideas and make your reservations in advance. Other nationalities have immigrated to the Southernmost City like the proprietors at Onlywood, who bake authentic Italian pizzas in a two-ton wood-fired oven.
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The Cuban influence on the island can’t be missed and is reflected in numerous walk-up windows and low-key eateries like El Siboney.
Diners with diet restrictions will discover several restaurants devoted to vegetarian and gluten-free menus like The Cafe, which has been in operation for over ten years. They also take pride in highlighting the fresh local seafood and Caribbean flavors like local’s favorite Hogfish Bar and Grill and Hot Tin Roof with its Pan-Latin twist. They can be spotted circling the dining rooms checking on the patrons. Often the chefs are also the owners at spots like Flaming Buoy Filet Co. The setup at Caroline’s Cafe rivals any theater with its prime view of all the shenanigans on Duval Street. Quirky settings abound like Blue Heaven with its courtyard filled with free-roaming chickens or BO’s Fish Wagon hidden behind a dilapidated truck. Chain restaurants are few, and small independent establishments dominate with their fresh interpretations of island cuisine. Foodies will fall in love with the rich culinary scene in Key West.
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