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  • 2/5 Tom T. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and service was good. We were there for happy hour. Six of us ordered from their happy hour menu. The drinks at happy hour were reasonable at 50% off but normal prices were a little pricy. Would recommend and return. Had to change review. After dinner one of our party went to the restroom and our waiter was in the restroom and left without washing his hands. WASH YOUR HANDS JUAN!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding service (Chloe and Leti) even when it was crazy busy! Happy hour is the best! Definitely worth a stop 👍🏻👍🏻
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tyler 2 years ago on Google
    I used to love this place, now its called the boat house. Probably under new ownership. Not as good, definitely going down hill. A shame as it was my favorite spot in key west for happy hour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Albert Tropea J. 7 years ago on Google
    We love this place mostly because it's right in the Historic Seaport where we work. You can eat out side or inside and the food is colorful and every meal is a bonanza of color and choices. Ours is the local seafood flavors. When friends come to town we recommend this as a must stop! I met my wife Ronda on a blind date so this place is dear to us. We celebrate all kinds of special good times here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K V. 1 year ago on Google
    I came with my friends to Turtle Kraals for a lunch and the experience was great. We did had a tuna salad which was very tasty with crunchy ginger, some mango and avocado. My cousin had a steak with fries which I got the taste and it was also very good. In summary, the food and cocktails 🍹🍹 taste good and the service was kind and on time. At the end they even gave us a sticker (look the pic) to take home 🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C A. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoy The Boat House immensely. Have been for lunch as well as several times for dinner and have never been disappointed. A great selection to choose from and enjoy. Will be visiting again soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lisa D. 7 months ago on Google
    Incredibly over priced for just ok food. I had the skirt steak which was over $30. I had 4 slices of steak, a large salad and roasted potatoes all on the same plate. The salad wasn't fresh, the tomatoes were wilted. One should never place cold food with hot food on a plate unless it's a salad. The flank steak wasn't flavorful at all. Our appetizers came out with our dinners. Service was basic.

  • 2/5 Sandra L. 7 months ago on Google
    Turtle Kraals didn't survive the pandemic apparently and reopened under the name The Boathouse - to lure customers in, Turtle Kraals' menu stayed online and is advertising the restaurant with its food and entertainment but the reality was a very reduced food offering with few vegetarian options (which were nothing to write home about). A sign at the toilets reminds of the venue's old name. While the location is great, other places nearby are far more atmospheric.

  • 5/5 R Pf (Invest in y. 9 months ago on Google
    Turtle Kraals is a coastal paradise that effortlessly earns a well-deserved 5-star rating! From the moment you step in, the vibrant and lively atmosphere welcomes you to a true island getaway. The menu is a delightful celebration of flavors, offering a wide array of mouthwatering dishes. From the fresh seafood to the flavorful Caribbean specialties, every bite is a culinary delight. The attentive staff adds to the overall enjoyment, making you feel like a cherished guest. For an unforgettable island dining experience, Turtle Kraals is an absolute must-visit!

  • 1/5 Dawn W. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was the worst one compared to everywhere else we ate. It was also the most expensive meal we had…and I don’t mind spending money on a good meal!! But it should be good. My fish was greasy and it was supposed to be grilled…and there was more issues with the apps. But the worst was they don’t take discover card and there is no signs, nothing that warns you of that. Ridiculous and terrible business!! Will never go there again!!

  • 5/5 A P M. 1 year ago on Google
    I hadn't been here in a long, long time, but I'm happy to say it's still great. Same great harbor view, excellent service and really great food. Our favorites are the "small plate" options, so we had several (like tapas). Loved the lobster tempura and the coconut shrimp! This is no overpriced tourist seafood dump. Everything here is high end, the service is attentive, they have great drink options, and they serve delicious, quality seafood.

  • 5/5 Steve C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great happy hour experience. Kim was a great server and kept coming back to check on us. Prices were low and the portions were large. And you didn't feel crowded in the restaurant area.

  • 5/5 Patrick C. 1 year ago on Google
    The best, absolute best happy hour in Key West. The appetizers are 5 star, the wait staff efficient and friendly, and cute and the beer is cold. Stop here.

  • 5/5 Sharon N. 1 year ago on Google
    This is called the Boat House by Turtle Kraals, stopped in for dessert. Sticky toffee pudding alamode. This was an amazing dessert. Ice Cream is homemade. Gotta try it !

  • 2/5 darryl h. 5 years ago on Google
    I would suggest avoiding this place - there are a lot of others to choose from. The service was poor - there was no one at the entrance so we sat ourselves and because so they avoided us and were rude. Regardless the food is not worth the price - after walking around we found other places cheaper and better quality. The conch fritters were burnt on the out side and not fully cooked on the inside - most likely due to the amount of batter. Also for conch fritters there’s barely any actual conch, see attached photo. The ceviche was ok but more like a a sloppy soup- also attached a photo. I had seen photos online and made the decision to go here and regret doing so.

  • 5/5 Joel H. 4 years ago on Google
    Fast and friendly service! Great food!!!strong drinks!!! Roof top bar is great!!! The view is awesome nice breeze is refreshing. Adrian went above and beyond!! It was my ol lady's birthday and he made it great super commadating!! We had a blast!!

  • 4/5 Tia D. 4 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere, food and service were great! We had a large group and our server was excellent! The waterfront views, casual atmosphere and great drinks made our dinner so special. The food was a little salty but still good. It is also a fun place for kids as they have a bacci ball court that they can play in while adults enjoy their drinks and wait for their food. We heard that they also have regular turtle races but we didn't see them. We had mojitos and a turtle daiquiri. They were very strong - which some might like and others not so much.

  • 4/5 CMB C. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the layout of the place, stay was very friendly and entertaining. Good beer, food menu, nice prices on oysters. Everything was great. Surprised we haven't been here before. Great wine on tap too, also merchandise available.

  • 5/5 Yoly V. 4 years ago on Google
    We had a very simple and private wedding reception at turtle kraals and they did a phenomenal job. The staff and service was outstanding. And key west vibe and view could not be any more perfect. They truly made our day absolutely perfect, so thankful for everything!

  • 4/5 Chuck Y. 4 years ago on Google
    The Grouper dish was delicious and a very large portion. The Conch Fritters were delicious, as was the Shrimp. Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant. If you have an opportunity try to sit upstairs as they offer some great views of the harbor. I did not give them 5 stars as the Crab Cakes were very average with too much filler. The appetizers arrived fast but so did the main course. Almost at the same time. The wine was overly warm as if the bottlw was sitting on the shelves in the 90 degree weather.


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  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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