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A&B Lobster House

Restaurant Cafe Bar Seafood restaurant Event venue Steak house

Diners can watch the sun set over the harbor at this local fixture for surf 'n' turf. People often mention lobster, good, great, amazing, service, nice, restaurant, steak, meal, dinner,


Address

700 Front St, Key West, FL 33040

Website

aandblobsterhouse.com

Contact

(305) 294-5880

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 5:30 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5:30 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5:30 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 5:30 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 5:30 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: lobster (17) good (14) great (14) amazing (11) service (10) nice (10) restaurant (9) steak (8) meal (7) dinner (7)
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  • 5/5 Kai K. 2 years ago on Google
    I need to go back a few more times! The menu is so extensive and with so many delicious options that is hard to pick on meal. We had a dinner for four people and my dog, which is a service dog and she says under the table. The restaurant inside is elegant and with a luxury touch-up. They didn't request to dress up fancy. We ate outside with the beautiful view to the marina. Is quiet. Also, good is you are planing a romantic date or in this case that we celebrated my husband's birthday. The service was wonderful and I tried a little bit of the other meals, everything was amazing. We ordered a bottle of wine. I noticed that they also have a good selection of wines. I highly recommend this place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kimberly M. 1 year ago on Google
    VERY NOISY and POOR SERVICE. If it wasn’t for my friends birthday our group of 8 would have walked out. Be prepared to ask your fellow diners “what” a lot because you can’t hear. Noisiest restaurant I have ever been in. And a SCOLDING from the manager for us being loud? CRAZY!Food was not brought out at the same time. So-so for the price. $275 and can’t get good service. Our poor waiter couldn’t figure out how to divide the check. One persons meal was forgotten. There are too many other great restaurants in key west to enjoy and spend your money at. Explains why this was the only restaurant we were able to get a reservation at. The bar in the back is where I would go. Quiet, romantic. Definitely a pass on this place unless your desperate.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bailey F. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent service, atmosphere, lobster, steak, key lime pie, creme brulee, basically everything was great. This is an upscale restaurant with the service and food to justify it. I was expecting there to be a dress code but it turned out to be a kicked back and kid friendly environment. We didn't even have to schedule a reservation in advance to get a great table. I would highly recommend not skipping desserts and drinks. The key lime pie was my favorite on the island. It was not too tart or sweet and the crust was amazing. The mango mojito is a must try but be careful, you can easily drink too many of these because they taste so great you don't realize how much alcohol they have.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gina B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was fantastic. It was so delicious and I had the most beautiful view overlooking the water and yachts. After dinner I went inside to the bar with mahogany red leather and rowdy people. I won’t get into too much detail but trust me the people watching here (key west in general) is good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Simin S. 2 years ago on Google
    I generally liked the ambiance of the restaurant. It I generally better if you have a reservation since the restaurant is very busy. They were kind to accommodate us although we didn’t have a reservation after a 30 mins wait and even considered to give us a table on the balcony. We had surf and turf which comes with a steak and lobster tail and another lobster tail dish. Creme brûlée was also delicious 🤤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott S. 1 year ago on Google
    We went all out! Lobster bisque was rich, creamy with enough lobster. King Crab legs were single split and a very good size, taste was phenomenal. We weren’t sure about ordering the Ribeye but this was very tasty and could cut it with a butter knife!!! I would only order this steak rare!!! If you want it cooked more order a different steak! Seriously. Ask for a little drawn butter to drizzle over the steak WOW!!! The garlic butter that came with it was a little overpowering and hid the steak flavor. Oh and the view from outside in front at sunset was a huge bonus!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phil L. 2 years ago on Google
    Casey was our server and was great. This place is pricey but they let you split food. And it's hidden. And their "lounge" looks like a scene from the Godfather...great spot for a pre or post dinner drink.

  • 5/5 Claire Z. 5 months ago on Google
    The location is awesome and the waiters are very professional and nice, we had one meal that we are not too happy about, the filet mignon, the meat was great maybe not cooked the way we wanted and we really didnt like the patato gratin, and the aspartagus were raw. Ovewall the other dishes was nice

  • 4/5 DistortedBliss 5 months ago on Google
    Wait time was not fun, but the waitress was amazing! Tuna tataki- soooo yummy! The ribeye was good. The green beans were underwhelming :( Our friends got the surf and turf and loved it! Altogether, a good experience.

  • 4/5 Mary Beth P. 8 months ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant with a beautiful ambiance. The table service was excellent. The only downside in our experience was a lack of flavoring in our meal. We had surf & turf and Caribbean Oscar. The filet was well seasoned, however the lobster was very bland. This could just be a one off situation in our case. The overall experience and meal was good. We would visit again and try a different menu item.

  • 5/5 George B. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing. A little pricy but amazing. I had the lobster bisque and Grouper Oscar. My wife had the 2lb fresh Maine lobster. E we both had mashed potatoes and she had the green beans while I had the asparagus. I had the key lime pie for dessert. The pie had raspberry spread underneath. Really nice touch. Everything was fresh and cooked to absolute perfection. Everything. Service was amazing. Michael our waiter was one of the best I’ve ever had. It wasn’t cheap but I don’t mind as long as the food i meets the price. It did. HIGHLY recommend.

  • 5/5 Chris D. 7 months ago on Google
    Incredible Restaurant. Our waiter from Poland was incredible! Explained everything & assisted us with ordering. The Food was beyond incredible. Largest 🦞 I've ever seen or eaten and their Lobster Bisque was the best we've ever tasted. 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s A&B!

  • 5/5 Lauralei B. 6 months ago on Google
    This was our first time dinning here and it was for our anniversary celebration! We were thrilled with the ambiance, the feeling is that you've stepped back in time 1940's and we loved it! The music being played was on point, again classics from the 40's and 50's was playing throughout the restaurant. Perfect for keeping the vibe alive! Food was excellent, service was excellent our server really explained the dishes well!! We chose outdoor seating so we could look over the harbor! Very romantic and we will be back for Berlin Bar! By the way they make an excellent Amaretto Sour!!! Berlin's makes you think any moment Al Capone will stop by!! Well done A&B Lobster house well done!!

  • 5/5 Shaley 5 months ago on Google
    My husband and I both agree this was the best food experience we had while visiting Key West! The waitress was so friendly, the food had a great presentation, and the atmosphere was very romantic. We ordered surf and turf. The lobster was good….. but the steak was amazing!!!

  • 5/5 Gary H. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful location with a classy atmosphere...white table cloths, faintly hear big band music of old in the background, indoor or outdoor seating, just a relaxing setting. Our order, after delicious warm bread with soft served butter, was Florida Lobster Oscar and Florida Lobster Thermidor. They do lobster right, our waiter, Shaun, knew the menu well, described any dish you may have questions about and took very good care of us. Highly recommend this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Lindsey A. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and atmosphere were fantastic. Large portions. We arrived around closing time, which we normally try to avoid doing for obvious reasons, but we were tourist that got caught up in the key west vibes. They were gracious enough to still serve us amazing food.

  • 5/5 Leila Alieva - The R. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place for a nice dinner. Enjoyed all the food and drinks, espresso martini was surprisingly nice, my friend wanted a dark beer and there were only one choice for that and he liked it 😊 so everything was nice and tasty, little pricey but fine. Our server was a sweetheart and very patient (had to translate everything she was telling us to our friend 😁) Had a great time, thank you!

  • 3/5 F'burg F. 10 months ago on Google
    After visiting Key West many times over the past few decades, we finally stopped in to have dinner at A&B… The views of the boat docks and water from here at sunset are beautiful. The décor is nice inside, as it has an upscale vibe. Service was just ‘ok’ as we found it rather impersonal and somewhat rushed, even though they weren’t very busy. The food was decent, definitely not the best seafood we had on this recent trip and given the “upscale” vibe of this place, I expected much more from them. They give off the flair of a hi-end chophouse type of joint, but our food definitely didn’t meet the expectations of what you’d get at a nicer steak/chophouse. Their shrimp cocktail was really good though, definitely interesting presentation, as they straighten the shrimp, versus leave them curled. The cocktail sauce that accompanied it was excellent, but the horseradish that came with it was more on the bland side. The roasted pear salad didn’t have much gorgonzola to accompany it and the pear wasn’t plated are nicely as I would have expected, just a poached pear sliced in half and put on the plate. The greens were slightly on the warm side too. They Yellowtail Meuniere was ok, far from exciting or very flavorful. The prices were incredibly high for the quality of the service and food… I can now say that we’ve eaten here and upon future trips, doubt we’ll return. There are far more seafood places on the island that execute preparation and plating of hi-quality, fresh seafood much better!

  • 5/5 Steve J. 1 year ago on Google
    Our waiter was absolutely 💯 excellent! Highly attentive, professional, personal, and well trained. The food was amazing. You have to get the Caribbean lobster prepared 4 different ways. Key lime pie is the best we have ever had, and my wife loves key lime pie. Great drinks. Love the old fashion. Sit outside and view the harbor and yachts and catamarans. Best place we went to in Key West all week.

  • 5/5 Hina C. 10 months ago on Google
    I love the steamed entire Maine lobster 🦞 and appreciate their making it perfect for me exactly the way I love and wanted: well cooked with head intact without cleaning. It was great service fulfilling all my requests. I like the beet salad too. Thank you very much. Here I discovered my favorite gelato is lobster hand

  • 5/5 Tia T. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place! The food is always delicious and service excellent! We have come here every year for 7 years for dinner. The clam chowder is amazing best I’ve ever had. Drinks at the speakeasy is must if you arrive early. Very chill vibe, good views and conversation with the staff and locals.

  • 4/5 Janine F. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great dining experience! The food and drinks were amazing! Our server was wonderful! The king crab and ribeye were awesome! The lobster tail was good but not a Maine lobster tail for sure! Would definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Sarah H. 1 year ago on Google
    A hundred stars!!! Best all around meal every single bite of everything was perfect. Service was great. Very classy place. Had the oysters Rockefeller & escargot appetizers and the 2 pound lobster dinner. The lobster was so sweet & cooked flawlessly. Must get the crème brûlée dessert. Loved it!! Treat yo self.

  • 5/5 Carli B. 1 year ago on Google
    My mother and I went for a girls night and it was magical. Sit outside over the marina, so much more peaceful than inside. The lobster risotto would be my last meal if I had a choice in the matter! + all drinks are phenomenal, Paloma is my #1

  • 5/5 Tanisha B. 1 year ago on Google
    OMG THIS RESTAURANT IS THE BEST!!! The food was SUPERB (I am a bread lover and it was soooo good and warm. Butter just melted just right.) The drinks was nice and amazing. The staff was super nice and very welcoming. I can't wait to visit again. We was visiting for my birthday, anniversary and mother's day.

  • 5/5 Vanessa R. 1 year ago on Google
    so we made a spontaneous midday trip to Keywest. And on our way hubby was craving Lobster. I'm so glad i found this place. We had to have been the last clients of the night and were accommodated as soon as we walked in. I can't stop thinking about this place. I love the rustic vintage antique look and such beautiful music. And GREAT QUALITY SEAFOOD. Everything was delicious. I can't wait to go back. 😍 such a great place overall and great ambiance ❤


Call (305) 294-5880 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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