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The Waterfront Brewery

Restaurant Bar Brewery Brewpub

Lively, 2-level place offering house-brewed beers & a diverse range of American & regional dishes. People often mention beer, good, great, visit, Great, beers, prices, pretty,


Address

201 William St, Key West, FL 33040

Website

thewaterfrontbrewery.com

Contact

(305) 440-2270

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beer (19) good (14) great (13) visit (8) Great (6) beers (6) prices (6) pretty (6)
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  • 4/5 Sue H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great light beers on a hot day! We tried the conch chowder. It was very good. It was a hearty chowder, full of conch. My husband and I also shared the Scallops. Wow. Talk about fresh and so good. The food and atmosphere were fabulous!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kara S. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice air conditioned brewery, solid food and great beer. Their prices are the best in town. $6 drafts and food that won’t break the bank. It’s very appreciated! paid parking lot across the street. Always a great experience when we visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack C. 7 months ago on Google
    The Waterfront Brewery Is Awesome! The staff were friendly. The food is very good. Great view of the water upstairs. The interior is decorated very well. They have a ton of arcade games too! Without doubt going to The Waterfront Brewery is a great idea! Have a great day!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connie W. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the best kept secret in Keywest. I visit a couple of times a year and today was my first time to have a meal here. There is A/C that works, friendly service, casual dress, water views and the food is very good. You won’t be sorry. I plan to return. Great place for children too. Reasonable prices with a selection for everyone. Enjoy! Keylime pie is yummy!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David 1 year ago on Google
    Service was exemplary. Food was outstanding. Prices were surprisingly reasonable. View is among the best. We had Shrimp and Avocado BLT and a Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad. The serving size of each were large enough to feed two and quality very high. Multiple Free refills on ice tea used and appreciated. Highly recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 C B. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute place. Fish dip is amazing! Pretzel and beer dip is also amazing! Our waiter was great - very attentive. I feel bad I didn't catch his name, would have mentioned. Fish and chips were..... not very good. Only reason for 4 instead of 5.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh A. 7 months ago on Google
    We stopped and had dinner prior to a sunset Cruze and also enjoyed a couple drinks! The restaurant is pretty big with plenty of seating to include a big bar. The drinks and food were amazing. Staff were very friendly and professional. There is a small store connected that has some crazy and funny shirts to choose from! This place is one of those hidden jewels away from duval street and a must stop if your in town!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shane S. 9 months ago on Google
    A must stop for beer drinkers visiting Key West. Service was fast, and beer was refreshing. The beer glass was warm, but it was 94 degrees (felt like 108). So, overall, it's not a huge fault of the brewery. I would recommend a glass chiller or a deep freezer for glasses. The beer is great,but it could be phenomenal if it was served frosty. Brewery has a huge arcade for kids with various games. I did see a few in non working orders. The bathroom was clean and had handicap stall. You can face the marina/ocean, but there is no outdoor seating. Bought a few t-shirts and stickers to remember my visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul 11 months ago on Google
    Our new Wednesday night hangout in KW trivia. We've gone two times now and it amazes me how, with a full dining room, they can keep up with servicing twenty teams of trivia players. The staff really is putting in the work to keep folks happy. Drink and appetizer prices are pretty good for KW.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Spicy Food R. 10 months ago on Google
    Made a stop at Key West while on a recent cruise and ventured over to this place to try out their beers and see what they have on the menu. The Front Street Shrimp were perfectly fried and that Thai chili remoulade kicks them to the next level. Add on an order of fries to this appetizer and you have a meal. The Lettuce Wraps were pretty messy and I gave up trying to eat them as a wrap after the first try, but this was still a plate full of goodness. The sautéed shrimp were plump and tasty and that cucumber salad along with the other veggies brought plenty of freshness to the dish. But it was the peanut sauce that sealed the deal and made this into a nice and spicy salad. They have plenty of beers to go along with the food, and that specialty flight for eight bucks is a heck of a deal. Beyond those four, I also highly recommend the Truman Double IPA. And save some room for key lime pie, because they do a darn good job with that desert. I'm hoping to get back to Key West at some point, and I will definitely be paying a return visit to the Waterfront Brewery.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle F. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good beer and so many to choose from! We did flights and tried everything. The setting was also great and we enjoyed sunset at the marina. Highly recommended spot!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kristina V. 2 years ago on Google
    It was cool to sit by the docks and watch the boats. Nachos were good but not brought out with our order and we had to remind server that we had ordered them. By time we got them, we had finished the fish and chips and our son had finished his food. Fish and chips was good. Not best I’ve had but okay. Sadly, server was horrible. Slow, ignored us. Asked once if we were finished and we said yes. He said he’d bring check. Twenty minutes later he came back and asked, again, if we were finished. We said yes, again. Took forever to get check and pay. It was okay and we might return one day but I’m certainly in no hurry and at this time doesn’t receive a recommendation from us. Video to be out in a few days on our channel on YouTube.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service. From the appetizers to the entrees, you don't want to miss out on dining at this place. They have the absolute best scallops I've ever had. Fun atmosphere and great views.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Rosie Ann R. 11 months ago on Google
    I really liked this place because super kid friendly and my great nephews played the games the entire time. And the prices were reasonable (0.50 and $1.00 each). There were 2 games room, one has a pool table and darts plus video games. I ordered the pork nachos which were delicious. My nephew-in-law orders the rings and they tasted great! My niece had the steak and she said it was okay. The service was excellent. There are plenty of televisions and a big screen. The restaurant on right on the waterfront hence it’s name. I highly recommend visiting especially if you have kids! And don’t be surprised if you see a surprise visitor at table; a pigeon I think!

  • 5/5 Travel E. 10 months ago on Google
    I'm not gonna lie, I like beer. I really like the Waterfront's beer! Each beer I have, each time I visit, is consistently excellent. Great happy hour and, surprisingly, not of a tourist trap with more of a local feel. Stop by and get your crazy lady a Crazy Lady. She (and you) will be happy!

  • 5/5 Sam F. 1 year ago on Google
    I came straight here once I was situated in my hotel because when I'm in a new town I always visit the local microbrewery, and I wasn't disappointed. My waiter Brent made me feel welcome and provided excellent service. I liked the Lighthouse Lager best. Nice and malty. I ordered the fish and chips for dinner. It was very good and the portion was large. Nice view of the harbor.

  • 3/5 Jordan B. 10 months ago on Google
    Stopped here with a couple buddies being that the Brewery to Bar ratio in Key West is probably 50/1. Kind of disappointing to be honest. The beer was alright, nothing too special just a regular beer. The food wasn’t the best either. I figured the pretzel sticks and cheese would be a solid food to mix with beer, but they were pretty basic. Some would have tons of salt, the others would have hardly any salt. Then the vibe was just off. The music was whack, like slow 90s RnB music that felt really odd to be playing at a brewery. The waiter was super nice though and really helpful. All around, the beer was a 3, vibe was a 3, solid 3 all around.

  • 4/5 Paul S. 7 months ago on Google
    Our dinner went very well. We enjoyed our food and the beers on offer. On the advice of Drew, a very nice guy, we shared a homemade Key Lime Pie to finish the meal. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity. I'd recommend this well-located bar/restaurant near the port

  • 5/5 Colin L. 6 months ago on Google
    This spot is kind of a sleeper in my opinion. It does not get the hype it deserves because of the very crowded food and drink space that is key west. First off, they have an awesome selection of delicious beers. The food is absolutely delicious and the price is so affordable for the area. The roast beef and grilled cheese sandwich is so unique and a personal favorite. The fried chicken sandwich has such a fantastic fresh fried crunch. The chophouse burger is a delicious half pound burger to fuel you up. The shrimp appetizer is a great way to start this whole meal off. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Serena D. 5 months ago on Google
    Great prices. Great happy hour. Absolutely delicious scallops and fish dip. Jordan waiter was so helpful attentive and kind

  • 5/5 Christine B. 1 year ago on Google
    My boyfriend and I found this place as we were walking and sat at the bar on 7/24/22. DUSTIN D our bartender/server WAS AMAZING!!!!! The bar was pretty packed and he didn't miss a beat!! We took all his suggestions. Our drinks and food were THE BEST!!! His personality, knowledge and hustle was quite impressive!!! We WILL visit again because of Dustin!!!! Thank you Dustin D!!

  • 3/5 Murillo S. 1 year ago on Google
    The fries were the best part of our visit. We ordered a shrimp BLT that was supposed to have avocado but none came. Also that combo just didn’t work. The fried chicken sandwich was fresh and well seasoned and crispy. Fish dip was just ok - it’s a cold dish. Skip it and find another spot.

  • 4/5 Christopher M. 1 year ago on Google
    Sorry, Only came in for the beer. Very large number of Locally made beers on tap here. Trying the Extra Terrestrial with peanut butter, cacoa nibs, lactose, and Vanilla Bean. Would like to see additional flights. They only offer one. The venue is great and we got to watch the sun go down over the harbor from our table. My wife is trying the Passion fruit, orange, guava hard seltzer. The staff was great when we arrived. Come around to the harbor side to come in. I like the Extra Terrestrial beer. Very subtle and just tastes good.

  • 4/5 Ryan U. 9 months ago on Google
    We ordered the shrimp appetizer. Very solid and balanced with a bit of heat on the end. It was an extremely good fry crisp but not rubber. Enjoyed a beer flight and then some. The beer is pretty good. Nothing I have rocked my world but it is okay beer. Plenty of things to keep the family or yourself entertained. (Games, air hockey, arcade) Good one stop like that.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • 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
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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