A&B Lobster House

**A and B Lobster Review** I recently dined at A and B Lobster, and it was an incredible experience! From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor perfectly complements the coastal vibe, setting the stage for a fantastic seafood meal. The menu is a seafood lover's dream, with an impressive selection of lobster dishes that cater to every taste. My family and I were seated at and were served warm bread and butter. Let me tell you, the butter was piped in the letters of AB! I opted for the crab cakes served with green beans and potatoes, and it was absolutely delicious—lightly dressed with butter and served on a perfectly toasted bun. The side of garlic butter for dipping was a delightful touch! The freshness of the seafood was evident in every bite, and the portion sizes were generous, ensuring great value for the price. The staff was friendly and attentive, providing excellent service throughout the meal. They were knowledgeable about the menu and offered great recommendations, enhancing the overall dining experience. One of the highlights of my visit was the stunning view from the outdoor seating area, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal while taking in the scenery. Whether you're a local or just visiting, A and B Lobster is a must-try for anyone craving delicious seafood in a lovely setting. Overall, my experience at A and B Lobster was fantastic, and I can’t wait to return to explore more of their menu! Highly recommended!

We had dinner for 4 on the covered patio over looking the harbor. It was nice to see all the boats in the harbor and a nice view while enjoying your drinks and dinner. The Food was amazing as well. Limited seating only on the patio.....so make reservation or be there earlier.

We had one of the most romantic and unforgettable date nights here. From the moment we sat down on the waterfront patio, we knew it would be special. Every dish was not only delicious but plated like art, from the caviar topped oysters and lobster bisque to the perfectly crisped crème brûlée and their decadent cocktails. On top of that, this spot truly has my vote for best key lime pie. But what truly made the evening extraordinary was our server, Michael. He was thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely cared about making our experience perfect. The sunset, the ambiance, the incredible food. and sharing it all with someone I love, made for a night I’ll never forget. If you’re in Key West, this place is a must.

More of a local spot, off the beaten tourist path you might say. Food and service are top notch here. Oysters were fresh and delis nice selection of fish. We liked this place so much we actually came 2 other times during our visit to Key West!

We were Key West two weeks ago celebrating our 35 Wedding Anniversary. My husband made reservations at another restaurant, I wanted to be surprised. We got to the other place and we're VERY disappointed by just the atmosphere when we walked in. We had asked our concierge to recommend a really nice place for this special evening. We wanted three things for sure. Lobster and steak, Lobster Bisque, and a view of the water. We got there and NO table with a view. The menu came and it had NO Lobster anywhere on the menu. We left.. Pretty upset because it's our anniversary. But the concierge there(it was at a hotel)helped us and we found an even better place! We ended up at A & B Lobster House and let me tell you from the second we walked in we were extremely impressed! Greeted immediately!! The whole vibe was amazing! Great atmosphere! They had our reservation and we were facing the water at Sunset! Amazing! We were quickly greeted by Nicholas who would be our server for the evening!! Fantastic customer service! Polite, funny, and ok new the menu perfectly! Our meal started with the Lobster Bisque, divine! I had a martini and my husband had their special Old Fashioned both did not disappoint! For our main course I had the Grouper and he had the Steak and Lobster both were cooked perfectly and we ate every bite. Nicholas checked on us several times throughout the meal and took a very nice photo for our Anniversary! Then he surprised us with a special dessert of their in house homemade Key Lime Pie!! Soooo good! Overall and absolutely amazing experience and they really made our Anniversary dinner so special! Highly recommend!!2

Amazing seafood place for lunch! Had a great table on the waterfront walk and started with some great cocktails and a yummy conch chowder that was gluten free. Then our awesome waitress was quick with bringing us our food as well, which was Alfredo for my partner and a gluten free ahi tuna bowl for me. Really loved everything about this place and can’t wait to come back!! The atmosphere is beautiful since you’re right on the water.

A&B Lobster House – Key West ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a very nice dinner at A&B Lobster House. It’s definitely one of the more upscale dining options on the island, offering a refined atmosphere and solid service. The surf and turf was a great value — generous portions and beautifully plated — though the filet was unfortunately overcooked. I ordered it Pittsburgh style, but it arrived medium, which was a bit of a miss. That said, the Gruyère cheese potatoes au gratin completely stole the show — rich, creamy, and unforgettable. We capped the meal with Key lime pie and a banana dessert, both of which were absolutely delicious and worth the indulgence. If you’re looking for a polished, upscale dining experience in Key West, A&B is a strong contender.

We visited A & B lobster house for our anniversary dinner. The service and meal was lovely! And they gave us a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. We ordered the lobster bisque, crab cakes, 2lb Lobster, and the special of the day. Our server even broke down our lobster for us which was great! Would recommend for a more formal sit down meal or special occasion in Key West.

A&B Lobster House is a solid spot for a special night out. While seafood is their claim to fame, I was impressed by the filet mignon. It was tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. The horseradish sauce added a nice zing and paired extremely well with the filet and asparagus. The bar area has a sophisticated speakeasy vibe that was a lot of fun. The dim lighting and polished wood decor set the perfect mood for pre-dinner drinks. The cocktails were well-crafted and the pours generous. Service was quick and drinks were good. Overall, the food and ambiance make this a standout choice, A&B Lobster House is definitely worth a visit, especially if you're looking for a refined dining experience with a touch of old-school charm.

Personally despite it being a great dinner I found that key west has so many great seafood options I don't know that A&B is a must try. The vibe is definitely more formal with white table clothes and darker interiors. Service was as expected from a venue of this sort. Food was good- but again I found the local pubs in key west has amazing daily catches so I just don't know if a&b is better. To be fair the server noted they won best steak award- I don't eat meat so I can't comment on that although my partner for the steak and although good not the best he's had. The drinks were strong, and they have a fun side bar that has speakeasy vibes!

I asked a lot of people in Miami which restaurant I should go to in Key West if I only had one night there. They all said A&B! I am glad I went. We had amazing views and food. Everything was perfect from the inside, to the servers to the food. If I get a chance to go to Key West again I will go back her first.

Service and seafood was good. My "prime" New York strip was very disappointing. Tough as shoe leather. It was cooked perfectly (medium rare) but it was not a good piece of meat. Stick to seafood if you go.

*This is the place!* After exploring various dining spots in Key West, we visited this restaurant based on a friend's recommendation. The professional service and high-quality ingredients truly stood out. It was the best meal and dining experience we had in Key West. The filet, scallop, and lobster tail special was fantastic, and the lobster escargot appetizer was a five-star delight. Top of the list when we're back in a few months.

The service and food were really excellent. Although it was very expensive, we both thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. If you're looking for an upscale place, this can't be beat!

This was a lovely experience. And, a very fine birthday celebration for my wonderful husband. The restaurant itself is lovely -- elevated (literally) and quiet and reminiscent of the special occasion restaurants of my youth. First of all, Katie - our personable, veteran server -- was absolutely attuned to our sensibilities. She gave us just the right amount of attention -- from the excellent, perfectly mixed DRY martinis to our starter Oysters Rockefeller. Let me stop this narrative to say these were the best Oysters Rockefeller since those we had at Antoine's in New Orleans. In fact, this may be heresy but they may have been 1/2 step better than Antoine's. The entrees were excellent. My hubby was the birthday boy and was surprised to find the Lobster Thermidor was served in the tail --- and was an authentic experience. Loved those capers! I had the Snapper and it was delightfully prepared -- only wish there had been a tiny bit more seasoning. I was able to correct that at the table. Finally, Katie brought Steve a slice of birthday cake. We were stuffed but Katie packed it up for us to enjoy the next morning with our Cafe Cubano. When we return to Key West -- and we hope we shall soon --m A & B Oyster House will be our first stop.

We enjoyed the meal, service was great and the service was also great. Highly recommend for scenery, service and great food.

Felt a little fancy this night and wanted some lobster to close our trip. The bread and butter were delicious, and the butter came out in an A&B shape. Super cute. The lobster bisque was good but not my all-time favorite. It's a little too thick for my liking. I got the lobster and mushroom risotto for my entree, and it was okay. It wasn't my favorite. I felt it could have used some more flavor. I didn't finish the dish since I wasn't enjoying it. I might have preferred the steak after tasting my sister's dish. Overall, the service was great. I will just order something else next time.

A&B is welcome gem of a finer dining experience amongst the many many casual dining spots in Key West. Casual attire is still welcome because- well it's the Key West, but the ambience is definitely more of an upscale restaurant. The service was out of this world. This place runs like a well oiled machine. We wanted for nothing, ordered everything at once but it was all timed perfectly. Bread magically appeared right after drinks and then appetizers, then soup and so on. The drinks were great. The Bees Knees was just that. The food was a bit hit or miss for me which is where the three stars come in. The beef carpaccio was out of this world. Probably one of the best if not the best I've had in the US. The lobster bisque had amazing flavor but was a bit thick and dense for my liking- it was almost a nacho cheese consistency, but still great flavor. For the main dish my husband ordered the lobster Oscar and the crab meat on top was burned but covered up by the hollandaise. I ordered the colossal Caribbean lobster. It was by far the most massive lobster tail I have ever seen. But The lobster which our server advised was fresh and brought in just hours before was a bit rubbery, lacked flavor and just tasted of paprika. They also need to use a higher quality butter for their drawn butter and their bread. It would go a long way. Overall I would give 3.5 stars if I could- but had to go with 3 because of the main course missing the mark for it being a 300$ meal for two.

The service was nice the view was beautiful but definitely not worth the price. The lobster bisque was delicious will say that but the filet was not so great. Ordered it medium and it just didn't have much flavor and it came with a dry potato's au gratin that I didn't eat cause it was super dry and tasteless. We also tried the crab cake and didn't really care for it. I will say the staff was super friendly. Wasn't my favorite in key west but they were friendly that is why they get the fourth star! Great service, I can respect some great customer service!

Service was great. Very accommodating to my son. Highly recommend. Went during the week so there wasn't a crowd. The waiter suggested the catch of the day. The lobster tail with crab meat and hollandaise sauce on top was great, even my son who is a picky eater enjoyed it. The drinks were very strong and to my liking.

I found the fish dish I ordered to be very heavy and swimming in oil. Didn't like it at all. Their lobster was - just ok and their soups also very heavy. Maybe I'm not their target audience. I would have given 3 stars but since this is the Most expensive restaurant in key west , I took it down to 2. Not going there again.

I've eaten at A&B three times in the past 2-3 years. First and foremost , it's probably one of the most expensive restaurants in Key West. If you can get past the prices, the food, service, and atmosphere are all great. It's also one of the only restaurants with multiple preparations of lobster tail. My absolute favorite dish is the lobster Thermidor. The sherry cream sauce is just to die for, and the lobster meat is always perfectly cooked. I usually order fish and not a huge fan of lobster, but when I come to A&B, I've learned to order lobster because it's better than the fish!! They always have a changing special, my last time there was a yellowtail snapper with scallops and a uniquely delicious blueberry sauce. Their "Oscar" dishes aren't my favorite, im from Maryland so I'm picky about crab meat, and the béarnaise sauce is too heavy for me. But others seems to love it, so ok! Also their blue-cheese stuffed olives for martinis are not very good, it seems like they came right out of a can from the grocery store and I would expect better quality for such a high quality restaurant. But overall, A&B lobster house is a really fine restaurant and I enjoy eating there on special occasions!

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.

Absolutely amazing experience. Took my fiancé there for his birthday after reading great reviews related to special occasions. Natalie was our server. She was attentive and so sweet. Atmosphere was upscale without being stuffy. Great blue cheese olives. Bananas Foster for dessert was great too. Best lobster bisque I've ever had. Make reservations ASAP!

Food is fantastic. The service is outstanding. The view, when sitting outside are beaitiful

A & B Lobster House 700 Front St., Key West, FL 33040 4 Stars Ah, the Conch Republic. How can you not love the Key West even if it is a tourist trap. It is our tourist trap. Any place Papa Hemingway lived has to be cool. Opened 70 years ago by good friends Alonzo Cothron & Berlin Fleton, A & B Lobster House has become a Key West Waterfront icon in what is now A & B Marina. They have expanded over the decades to include a slew of eateries. Upon entering the abode, I almost thought I had stepped into an atelier; the place was so pristine and classic-looking. Michelle was the server today, and she was more or less what one expects from a place that bills itself as "fine dining." She was knowledgeable, polite, and professional. I asked for one Old Fashioned from Berlin's Bar, some Beef Carpaccio, and a New York Strip (Blackened and medium-rare) with a Caribbean Lobster Tail. Relaxing in the atmosphere of Key West, I was almost lost in the comforting arms of Hypnos when Michelle brought forth our fare. First, the Old Fashioned was made by someone who obviously knew what they were doing as it was delicious. I then turned my attention to the order of Beef Carpaccio. I learned from Michelle that the "fresh baked" part of this was neither fresh nor baked on-site. As I've stated a million times, if a dish involves any bread or pastry product, it has to start with the bread or pastry. If that is off, it throws the whole dish off, which was the case here. A for effort - D for quality. Moving on to the Blackened New York Strip and Caribbean Lobster Tail. Looking at the pictures, you can clearly see that beautiful, blackened crust on the charred bovine. It was cooked to a succulent medium-rare and was extremely tasty on the palate. The accompanying Lobster Tail was delightfully seasoned, grilled to perfection and caused my taste buds to break into a Bruckins as they were freed of crappy food for the nonce. The Carpaccio and bread are a 1, while I found the NY Strip and Lobster Tail to be a 4.5. Hence, the overall rating of a 4 -- giving greater weight to the entree. The Big Boy says, "I'm not sure if there is better dining in tourist trap haven, but it's miles above anything up in Cocoa Beach serving the same feed."

While this restaurant has a great spot right on the water at the marina, and ample inside and outside seating, we had a terrible customer service experience. For a party of five, they seated us at a table for four in this weird corner outside stuck against the side of the building with a doors literally up against the back chairs on one side. We had to pull the table out so some of us could get into that tight spot. And they just pulled up a fifth chair to th end which is usually not a problem, but that person was now sitting right in the walkway. There were plenty of bigger tables and better ones closer to the water, but they didn't sit us there. We were so cramped but still willing to deal with it for some good food. However, 20 minutes went by and no one ever came over to us...and this restaurant was NOT busy at the moment. The table next to us was seated twice in that time (the first group complained about their awful table and were moved, and then they put another group right there). We made eye contact a few times with the hostess and tried to flag her down, but still...no one ever came to ask if we wanted drinks or just to say "hi, be right there." So we got up and left and no one even noticed. We went to Schooner's down the boardwalk a bit and had a fantastic time there instead.

I would really give this 3.5* if I could. Location is great, overlooking the harbor and boats. Sit outside if you can to enjoy the best views and the sunset. Service was very friendly and efficient. The food was good, just not great. The lobster was a little tough and the sole was a little heavy. Not the finesse expected to go with the prices. The dessert was decorated for our anniversary, which was a very nice touch. Expensive. A nice experience overall.

Really easy to make a reservation ahead of time online. Plenty of seating inside and outdoor on the second floor patio. There is also a speakeasy attached to the lobster house to either start or end your meal at. We parked at the lot below and were even able to validate our parking. As soon as we were seated, we were greeted by our attentive server. We decided to start out with key lime pie martinis and the shrimp cocktail martini app. The key lime pie martinis were okay. The pineapple and cream didn't really make it as good as we had hoped. Honestly it was too heavy of a drink. The shrimp cocktail martini for our app was nothing special but the key west pink shrimp was very fresh! We also received fresh bread and fun A&B shaped butter. My fiancé ordered the royal red shrimp fettuccine and enjoyed it! It was creamy and yummy but the sauce didn't have a ton of flavor. The shrimp and broccolini was fresh though. I had the Caribbean lobster "thermidor" and really enjoyed the sherry lobster cream sauce. The mashed potatoes, green beans, and lobster itself were very plain. Without the yummy sauce underneath everything would have been fresh but very plain. Personally there wasn't enough sauce. The mushrooms did help with missing flavor overall. I would say the meal was yummy but not really worth the price, nor what I was exactly expecting. We did end our meal on a better note with a celebratory key lime pie for our anniversary! The pie was absolutely delicious. Staff was super kind and attentive too throughout our night.

This restaurant was very nice. It's dark with a romantic setting. We tried sitting outside to look at the view but they were reserved. My husband tried the lobster Thermidor and I tried the lobster bisque and the Caesar salad. My husband rated his meal 4 out 5. I enjoyed my soup and the salad was pretty good too, it did have anchovies which I'm fine with, but just know that before ordering it. I tried a Bellini cocktail and my husband had an old fashioned he said they make a good old fashioned. Service was very attentive and brought us a dessert to celebrate our anniversary.

It was our first night in town, and we decided on A&B. The service was outstanding. Our waiter, Sean, was so wonderful. After finding out my dietary restrictions, he brought me a special mocktail and made me feel at home. I had mixed reviews on the dishes offered, but overall positive. My husband really enjoyed their lobster and escargot appetizer. The lobster bisque was a bit skimpy on the lobster but did have good flavor. I opted for the filet and my husband the king crab. The filet was just okay. I don't know if it was charred on one side, but I just wasn't a fan. The crab though, my husband was SHOCKED at the amount. He's still talking about it a few days later. Rule of thumb? Stick to seafood... I also hope Sean gets some brownie points.

A&B is always a staple on our trip to KW! I would highly recommend the tuna it was light and delicious. The service is always top notch and the view is beautiful when sitting outside.

2nd time here and they have the best crab claws I've ever had. Hands down. If for nothing else, come for the crab claws! The first time I was here they had colossal claws and this time they only had jumbo. The only negative I have to say is the claws weren't cracked very well and they were a little hard to eat/get all the crab meat out. Others at the table got a filet and it was also outstanding!

We had a reservation and showed up a little early for a drink from the bar. We were seated outside and it was breezy so we had them close a drape. Service was slow. The warm bread with softened butter was a delicious starter. We chose shrimp cocktail for the appetizer and it was large. Salads came out with the appetizers and our drinks stayed filled. Food came out hot and super fresh. Lots of flavor and tasty lobster and sides. The food was plated beautifully. We ended with a couple freebie key lime pies. Service could have been a little more efficient.

Beautiful ambiance, especially if you sit by the water. Service was okay, could have been a bit better for being a steakhouse of this caliber. The same can be said for the food. My husband's filet mignon was extremely bland. The caribbean lobster with coconut pecan rice was definitely better. It's also a fairly large dish, totally sharable. Unfortunately, my husband and I both experienced stomach issues throughout the night and morning after our dinner. It's a nice place, might pop back in for drinks but would pass on A and B for dinner.

I had the pleasure of dining at A&B Lobster House recently and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The Oyster's Rockefeller was absolutely delicious, but the Samba Shrimp stole the show. The sauce was so flavorful and paired perfectly with the bread. We were so pleased with it that we ended up ordering two servings. For our entrees, we tried the Yellowtail Snapper, Mahi and Scallop Special, Grouper Oscar, and Tuna Steak. Each dish was prepared to perfection and everyone at the table couldn't stop raving about their meals. To top off the evening, we enjoyed Espresso Martinis and Courvoisier, which were the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. The dining room had a lovely, relaxed yacht club vibe that added to the overall experience. Our server, Sean, was outstanding with his old-school cool, providing efficient but not smothering service. Overall, A&B Lobster House exceeded all expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience.

We dined here on our first wedding anniversary night. My husband and I opted to stop first at the speakeasy attached to the restaurant for some pre-dinner drinks, which were amazing. We were able to walk right through to the restaurant when it was time for our reservation. Our table was outside with a beautiful view of the marina. We started with yummy bread and the Oysters Rockefeller. I ordered the Caribbean Lobster Risotto, which was very generous with the lobster chunks and had a mouth-watering truffle taste in each bite. My husband ordered the Caribbean Lobster "Oscar". The topping was very good, although he said the lobster was a bit overdone. The coconut rice added as an excellent pairing. No room for dessert. Our waiter was very attentive. Overall a very enjoyable night with excellent food and service.

After an amazing sip and sail sunset cruise this was the only way to close our night. We started at the speak easy bar then went to the restaurant and added our names to the list . We went back to the bar to wait met some fantastic people and enjoyed our lemon drop and old fashion. When we were seated the magic began, our server Anthony explained the menu and informed us of all the specials. We started with the lobster bisque and the oyster Rockefeller they were delicious. I followed with the grouper Oscar it was so fresh my wife had the lobster and steak which she enjoyed tremendously . The meal was very filling so we didn't order dessert. The ambiance and the service were exceptional.

Food was very very good. Our waitress explained how lobster was cooked and the difference in Maine Lobster vs Caribbean lobster. I let her know I was gluten free/Celiac -- severely sensitive. Their menu has gf and vegan options on it. She explained the precautions they take, wipe down surfaces, change gloves ect... I ordered the surf and turf to get the best of both worlds. Door was amazing! Presentation beautiful, and atmosphere was the cherry on top of the cake.

The food here was to die for ! For starters I had the Caviar oysters. Sooo good, for entree i had the Tuna Steak. When i say it was cooked & seasoned to perfection. Yum... the mashed potatoes were to die for. But the key lime pie !!! IS A MUST !!

Overall the experience was good. I gave 4/5 stars because the food (for the price) is okay. My lobster bisque was not hot or even remotely warm. But the lobster in it was great. Caesar salad was great flavor. Again, just didn't get that WOW factor for the big hype around it being fine dining. But i wouldn't say people shouldn't try it. May have been my experience only.

Un lindo lugar para comer frente al mar. Muy americano, de estos seafood restaurant con muchísimas personas pero todo está muy rico. Y el ambiente muy nice

I couldn't believe it even with my own eyes, but I just witnessed a cleaning lady dump dirty mop bucket water mixed with chemicals onto the dock ultimately going through the slats into the water I couldn't believe it

The food here was incredible, and service for a busy night was good. Lobster bisque soup to die for, that good. And their Escarole and Lobster pastry extra yummy. Lobster is excellent, pouched large and snapper was also good. No room for desserts. One thing I didn't care for, server kept asking me if I wanted another drink. After the 3rd then 4th, I am all set. Shouldn't continue to ask. Overall recommended.

A&B Restaurant is a chill spot for semi fine dining. We tried their lobster bisque and lobster risotto, and they were both so good. The bisque was a little thicker and richer than I've ever had and I couldn't eat the entire thing so keep that in mind. The dining room had a laid-back vibe, but still felt upscale. Our waitress was super nice and attentive.

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!

Good was exquisite, customer service was excellent too, wine was fine, good ambience. 4 dinners about 300$

A&B Lobster house was the first place we ate at when we arrived to key west. We were utterly disappointed. Although the service was great, the food missed the mark completely. The lobster was inedible due to being left under the heat lamp for too long. All 3/4 of us agreed that the lobster was very tough and had a weird texture to it. The steak wasn't any better. Lacked flavor and just left more to be desired. Won't come back when we come into town again.

The food is always good here and it's always a crowd favorite. The seafood is always fresh and the setting is beautiful.

This is a very upscale seafood restaurant and the history behind it is cool. We ordered the lobster thermidor and it was very good along with the bananas foster. They even had slabs of butter in the shape of A&B. Knocked off a star because service was very slow for how upscale the restaurant was. In general this seemed to be somewhat of a key west thing. Otherwise, would recommend.

A&B is simply one of the best of Key West. Stephen is a wonderful, funny and knowledgeable server -- request him if you can. We had the lobster and escargot -- unlike anything we'd ever eaten, and lick-the-plate worthy. Don't walk, run for this one! The Caesar was delish and homemade (of course); bisque was velvety heaven, rich with sherry and cream, and the 2 lb. lobster for my husband was cooked to perfection -- nothing rubbery here. Stephen billed the key lime pie as the best on the island and he wasn't wrong..... and the torched meringue was unusual, and so much more delicious than plain whipped cream. The view, of course, is outstanding and beautiful. Make this one of your stops -- you won't regret.

The best Key Lime pie (that is dressed up) I have ever had. I won't spoil it by describing. You just have to try it.

The ambiance is fantastic. The service is 5 stars. Our waitress was very attentive to all of us especially the littlest person in our party. The food was amazing too!

Our favorite restaurant in key west! It's a must for great seafood. Sit outside and enjoy the great views

*IF YOU ARE A POC VISITING THE KEYS PLEASE READ THIS REVIEW * POC, I would recommend eating anywhere but here. This restaurant is mediocre at best. It was giving a more expensive version of Apple bees! The interior was very pretty the bar looked like a speakeasy. The food was very bland and didn't have any flavor. I got the the crab cakes and it was cold. The broccoli was well cooked. The mashed potatoes were probably the best part of my meal very creamy and soft. My bf got the lobster risotto and the lobster was very bland and lack any seasoning. Lobster and the risotto was well cooked. The drinks were also very bad as the beer was served frozen and the bees knees drink was too strong and pungent. Only tasted like gin, not a well blended cocktail. My BIGGEST complaint was the service. The hostess was nice enough to let us in 40 mins before our reservation. We got there at 8:30 and our reservation wasn't until 9:15. Our waiter Phillip was incredibly impersonal. He was rushing us from the gecko, we were not seated more than 5 minutes and he was annoyed that we didn't know what we wanted to drink. We told him water for now, however he just took our drink menus bc he assumed that we didn't want anything. He took awhile to come back to us and when we ordered, we asked if we can see the drink menu. He was annoyed and gruntled replied I'll bring it back. He also didn't put the drinks infront of us instead just dropping them to the side closest to him. He seemed VERY attentive w the larger group of what seemed like locals. He was chatting and pouring their wine for awhile. Our waiter Phillip, also walked away while we talking nor did he acknowledge what we were talking about which i found incredibly rude. There was also barely anyone in the restaurant. We arrived around 8:30 but didn't leave until almost 10 bc the service was so slow. We spoke to a nice couple next to us and they too were having trouble w the same server. The waiter Definitely seemed to have some kind of bias against POC, As that couple was also being treated horrible. Maybe we don't seem to him like that we don't have money or something but he definitely wasn't as attentive to us compare to the white local customers. I ss some other reviews by other POC and the pattern seems to be reoccurring. This is supposed to be a high class restaurant that not only offers food but a wonderful experience. At 50+ a plate the food is lackluster and the service is quite frankly terrible and biased. If you're a POC I would recommend saving ur money and going somewhere else that respect u.

I came here for my anniversary with my husband and we had the best time ever. The colossal lobster tail was amazing and it was indeed colossal! Our server, Natalie made us feel extremely special throughout the night. We really had a great time and she recommended dark chocolate profiteroles and they were great.

While this look beautiful it really was "fast food". Lobster cold and overcooked no warmer for the butter. Disappointing.