Smokin' Tuna Saloon

Restaurant · Key West

Smokin' Tuna Saloon

Restaurant · Key West

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4 Charles St, Duval St 200 Block, Key West, FL 33040

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Bustling outdoor spot with 2 bars, local seafood & live music  

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4 Charles St, Duval St 200 Block, Key West, FL 33040 Get directions

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$20–30 · Menu

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4 Charles St, Duval St 200 Block, Key West, FL 33040 Get directions

+1 305 517 6350
smokintunasaloon.com

$20–30 · Menu

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10 Best Bars in Key West | Condé Nast Traveler

"Smokin’ Tuna may not be right on the water, but its beach bar vibes are strong, thanks to an unpretentious atmosphere—the local-to-tourist ratio sits at a just-right 50/50—open-air environment, and lineup of more than a dozen frozen drinks, all served in a kitschy souvenir cup. For the best experience, head to the outdoor patio; you'll breathe in that fresh semi-tropical air and have the best seat in the house when the live music begins. It’s hard to go wrong with any (duh) tuna dish, from the tuna dip to the tuna melt; the conch fritters are also a knockout." - Jennifer M. Wood

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Anthony Gonzalez

Google
Loved this place and all the food we Got. Tuna nachos were by far the best. We ordered multiple after seeing how good it was. Great live band also was there. Would definitely recommend going. Staff was nice and friendly. Drinks were also good.

joe celona

Google
It's definitely a fun place. Lots of great music in a typical key west eclectic vibe. Great lunch place, too. It's one of the best hamburgers of my vacation.

A Muncie Experience

Google
A great historic bar and restaurant in the heart of old town Key West! Great draft beer, cocktails and food! The bartender was phenomenal and very efficient. Lively atmosphere, live music and all around an enjoyable time! A must stop bar and restaurant when site seeing around Duval Street or bar hopping during the day and night! Plastic souvenir cups are yours to take home with you!

Hallie Kaye

Google
This place has GREAT vibes. The singer was phenomenal. The food? AMAZING. Definitely stop here in key west when you visit

Scott Stevens

Google
If you are visiting definitely stop by! Music is great! Happy hour is good. When the wings are done right they are the best in town. No hot sauce needed, just eat them the way they are served. Just did Olga’s slow roasted pork tacos. Amazing flavor! Had to be marinated for a long time!!

Mitch Stewart

Google
Nice place for tuna and all kinds of yummy food. A bit run down and very loud all the time with the live music playing, all the time.

Melissa Allen Eaddy

Google
Stopped in a couple of times, great place for apps and cold drinks. Wings are awesome! The lobster dip with fried wontons are delicious 😋

A Wolfe

Google
Spent a stupid amount on dining throughout the keys. This was one of the few places that was a great value and exceptional. Service was excellent, appropriate music level and great vibe. I will return and you should go.
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Cheryl B.

Yelp
Visiting KW and a good friend who is local wanted to take us to have these nachos. Waaaay better than expected. Loaded with raw tuna on a bed of wonton chips, peas and ginger,wasabi and a spicy sauce. Has a bit of a kick. Frozen drinks come with an insulated sports bottle. Tried the key lime colada. Was tasting and had some coconut chunks in it. Saloon is all outside seating with most under tarps. Nice way to spend an afternoon. Happy hour starts at 3p Bonus is a duo started singing at 2p!
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Sheena T.

Yelp
This is my second time visiting Smokin' Tuna Saloon and I've been thinking about their chili since I was here last and had to come back to get it again. We ended up staying longer than expected because they had a fantastic band playing and the football games on for my BF to watch. The day was perfect so we grabbed a table by the bar and had a great time. The white bean chili is something special. They make it with actual smoked tuna and bacon. It has a rich, complex flavor that is so delicious. The nachos were also good but I prefer the chili. The drinks are cold, service is solid, and the open, relaxed atmosphere is sure to be a great time.
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Irina P.

Yelp
Best tuna nachos!!!! shrimp ceviche was just ok Will definitely comeback for tuna nachos
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J E.

Yelp
We got a card at the airport for "2-4-1" rail drinks here and decided to give it a try for lunch. Service was decent, but slow. The place is mostly all outdoors, with covers overhead to block the sun. There are lots of chickens running around while you eat. The menu is standard pub fare for Key West. We tried their ceviche and it wasn't very flavorful; additionally, the shrimp appeared to be partially precooked before being put into the citrus. The shrimp tacos and the fish tacos were decent, but had way too much cheese. Overall, it was just 'ok' but I'm not interested in returning.
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Shannon W.

Yelp
This place is so fun. Probably the best pina coladas, conch fritters and merch around. They have live music and tons of seating. Great place for a big ol' group.
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Rachel W.

Yelp
The food is amazing! Had the lobster roll and the long islands popping. Besides the food, they have live music, and I get to enjoy some Tennessee special sounds.
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Connie P.

Yelp
Was looking forward to having their tuna nachos but Unfortunately they are closed...not sure what happened
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Katie H.

Yelp
Tex Mex style menu with some added New England style seafood. Food is solid. Something for everybody. Outdoor seating. Good classic music or live music. Has a happy hour 3-6. Staff is super nice. Great place for having snack or lunch and listening to some tunes. Watch your step. A lot of chickens here.
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Debbie B.

Yelp
I gave this a 4 star rating since we didn't have dinner, only appetizers. We tried one of each appetizers and really enjoyed the fish bites and wings. Our lowest ranking were the buffalo shrimp (soggy) and the mozzarella (tasteless). We heard two performances and both singers were very good. Not Nashville good, but good and entertaining overall. Ambiance was lively and fun. Our waitress started off being a little standoffish but warmed up to us and was a lot of fun by the end of our evening.
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Dave K.

Yelp
get the tuna nachos. 19 bucks and perhaps the best thing i eaten all week in a place where seafood is good everywhere. it's sweet, salty, umami, spicy. yeah you can get cheap happy hour appetizers but if you like tuna do yourself a favor and get this. really top notch. sushi grade tuna, fired wontons, seaweed, wasabi peas, wasabi aioli , ginger ,
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Kit G.

Yelp
I am updating my review for smoking tuna. I loved smoking tuna from the first time I went in years ago through today and tomorrow. I'm always amazed when a busy bar with music and dancing can still provide good service. We rent been in a variety of times and always had good service. Some of the food is good. Some of the food is great same for the music,, but it's always been a great place for us to go getting off the hustle bustle on Duval a bit tricky to find down an alley, but worth the look, it's pretty big with an inside bar and outside bar and a lot of the inside is open air and it's pretty good size. If you can get a table or a chair and get the attention of a waiter or waitress if you're just there to drink you'll get much better service and trying to get a drink at the bar. There's so many people it's difficult to get to the bar but there's enough weight staff it'll provide you excellent service.
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Tricia G.

Yelp
Fun spot. Good live music. Food isn't bad. Just fun times. Love the sauce that accompanied the conch fritters.
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Traci W.

Yelp
This is the best spot I visited while in Key West. Forget Sloppy Joe's or Hogs Breath. Smokin Tuna is a Really cool casual bar with a great drinks down a little alley right off Duval.They also have a good menu too. It's outdoors but there was a wonderful balmy breeze at night. They have their own craft beer which was really good. Live music was kickin by a local band called The Mitchell Morlock Band. If in town you must check them out.
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Christie A.

Yelp
This place is a great hangout spot to enjoy some good music, drinks and good ol fashioned bar food. We stopped in for happy hour and sampled buffalo shrimp and some wings. Both were good and nice for snacking on while sipping on some drinks. It's an outdoor bar, however, offered great cover from the rain! The service was great and so was the atmosphere. I'd recomend stopping in on your next visit to the island !
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Jocelyne V.

Yelp
We chose to have dinner here, it is right out of Duval street so we thought it'd be nice to have some quiet from the busy touristic street with live music as well. We chose the Tuna sandwich and the catch of the day, we tried the conch fritters (really good!) and the ceviche (so fresh!). We were overall pleased with our dinner, having little emblematic Roosters roaming free around us. The bill came with an automatic set amount of gratuity which really threw us off. For a party of 4! I would understand if we were a large group, but the waitress cleared marked off the suggested gratuity to add her own amount. It literally ruined our 1st night as we felt scammed.

Jordan B.

Yelp
Best chicken tenders in town cooked fresh and very tasty definitely stop by and check them out plus live music and good drinks! Quick service and very good atmosphere.
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Heather B.

Yelp
Service sucked. But, the peel and eat pink shrimp was fantastic! Come for the food and ignore the service - LOL
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Bethany D.

Yelp
This was our first stop for lunch after arriving to Key West! Ordered the tuna tacos and garlic parm fries and they did NOT disappoint! Fries were so flavorful and the tuna nachos were also so good - very generous portion size for two!! We will be back! Bartender was super friendly and service was great!!
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Kayla B.

Yelp
Great bar to pop in right off the main drag. Laid back vibe, live music on inside. A little more quiet outside under tiki hut. Super dog friendly. Burger, fries, garlic Parmesan fries and drinks were good!

Ingrid Q.

Yelp
Sadly this place is closed. Was told they lost their lease. Was our favorite place to eat at for live music.
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Brooke L.

Yelp
We were in the Keys for the weekend of New Year's! We were a group of 6, and some people in the group said we just had to come here for dinner. I had been here before, but never to eat, only drinks. It was late on a Friday and we were seated right away. They had live music going on, and we had the perfect view right next to the stage!! Our waitress was fanatic, and she constantly checked up on us during our meal. I really enjoyed my grilled chicken sandwich and my mojito. My whole group loved their meals as well. Some of the meals included: chicken wings, soup, and fish sandwich. Everything came out and hot and fresh. This place has an exciting atmosphere, and all of the tables are basically outside. The large bar is under cover, but still technically outside. It's a perfect spot to relax and enjoy some cold beers and good food with any size group! I would definitely come back here whenever I find myself in Key West!
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Jeffrey B.

Yelp
Great tuna nachos. It my norm but excellent. Raw tuna with wasabi on fried wantons was the best to start a Friday afternoon in Key West.

John R.

Yelp
Great music, cool atmosphere, friendly employees. The smokin tuna dip is tasty. Looking forward to going back.
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Robert T.

Yelp
Fresh Mahi tacos were delicious. Atmosphere was really fun at 2:30pm. Can only imagine the crowds at dinner. Live Music was great. Nicest staff! Great food!
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Jennifer M.

Yelp
Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Key West! We sat at the bar and our bartender was magnificent. He was super attentive and helpful anytime we had questions or asked for recommendations. Great atmosphere! They sometimes have live music going, but we were there right before they went on. The conch fritters were pretty good but not at the top of our list. The burger I had was fantastic! And the fried shrimp were delicious. Fun place to come for lunch or dinner :-) can't wait to come back!!
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Claudia W.

Yelp
Slightly off of Duval and not to be missed. Great live music venue with variety of food options. Our server Diana was a blast and made things fun and easy for a group of 5.
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Anne B.

Yelp
Definite dive bar ambience here (which I love). It's down a little alley so you do have to look for it. Service was good. We had the mahi and the tuna nachos. Mahi was good, but the nachos were out of this world. It's huge. The chips are soooo crispy. Tuna was great. Whatever the concoction they put on there is out of this world delicious. We went back the next day and had it again. If you are into Asian flavors and can handle raw fish - go and get this dish!
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Scott S.

Yelp
100% get the Ahi Tuna nachos!! One of the biggest complaints I have when ordering this at other places is the lack of Tuna on the order. Here they pile it on like they have too much in the kitchen! It's perfect and so fresh and tasty! Drinking there is fun too with great live music. Remember you are on vacation in the keys the service isn't going to be fast like you are in a 5 star Michelin spot in Chicago. We are here to relax , eat great food and have a blast and that's what you get here ! Highly recommend
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Jami W.

Yelp
Enjoyable atmosphere, dollars and Bras line the rafters of these ceilings! Two stages for live music, pool tables and other games/machines

Dennis W.

Yelp
I went ther last night had a great time. Paid my bill with a debit card. the bill was $30.00 which I have a reciept for. I checked my checking account this morning and they charged me for the $30.00. They also chaged the card a second time for an addtional $50.00 which IU did not athorized.
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Jason N.

Yelp
Great little place of the main st. Bartender was crushing it waiting in most of the restaurant. We went at lunch time. Seems like a decent place for the price!
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Marie P.

Yelp
This place was okay. We stopped for a late lunch on an extremely hot day. There is no air conditioning and fans are only placed at the bar which left the table patrons sweltering in the heat. We were wondering why it was so empty compared to the other bar/restaurants with music. Other places, even if outdoors, have a lot of fans and some even mist. At least tip a fan toward the tables..please! I ordered the tuna nachos and guess I expected more toppings. I didn't really see the seaweed salad or wasabi peas that were supposed to be on the nachos as listed on the menu, just a lot of chunks of rare tuna on somewhat greasy wonton chips. I do have to say that the plate could have fed 2- 3 people easily (good for 6 for an app). I only ate 1/2 because too much and too greasy and didn't feel great later. I think it was from the greasy chips because the tuna was obviously fresh. My husband liked his chicken fingers and fries. I had a beer and husband had a cloyingly sweet and expensive Pain in the Ass...even though it was happy hour. The server was very good and friendly and musician was good.
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Varun K.

Yelp
Amazing atmosphere, the live music was so fun! We sipped on the key lime smoking tuna & sand bar beer and tasted the tuna nachos (highly recommend) and the mahi tuna (veggies and rice were great, mahi was a touch dry). Come here after 10pm for dancing and a good time.
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Tom H.

Yelp
The tuna nachos were amazing! They have huge chunks of tuna with fried wonton chips, I've never had anything quite like this, and they were great.
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Marissa N.

Yelp
Larger than expected venue with an option for private parties in a separate structure. The stage offered familiar acoustic music on the afternoon I visited. It was pretty loud, making conversation difficult but we were right in front of it. We really stopped in to try the smoked fish dip appetizer and happy hour (they nicely let you mix n match). The dip was good but I hear it was different than the rest of my party had sampled at other restaurants.
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Lisa K.

Yelp
Only had drinks and listened to music by Caffeine Carl and the band. They were great and our waitress was very good. Loved the roosters hanging out enjoying the music. LOL

Marilyn P.

Yelp
My favorite Key West 's place for food, live music and roosters are a plus+++ Tuna Nachos are amazing and staff is always welcoming!

Joan G.

Yelp
What's wrong with the bartenders? Last night I was playing guitar with my bud and we decided to get a beer at this restaurant So when we show our IDS they didn't take them bc it wasn't an American ID (even when I got a international ID) and it was fine for me (I'm not gonna cry for that) but after all, one of the bartenders started to saying racists sh*t for no reason and that's not really cool at all‍. I hope no one has to go through such uncomfortable situation.

Justin F.

Yelp
Seat yourself, outdoor seating. They have a few different sections to the restaurant to eat, but most appeared to be outside. We were greeted right away and got our drinks. I had ordered a Bloody Mary and it wasn't too great. The tuna nachos were BOMB. Highly recommend. The chicken tacos were okay. Overloaded with toppings, which made it messy. There is no parking dedicated to this place. There is a private parking lot that is $26 for two hours directly across the street. Not a bad option for food.
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Jim M.

Yelp
F this place! I've been here many times and had a blast. Last night we came in after powering through all the rain in key west. We noticed the main bar was slammed and went to the side bar to grab some drinks, shots and dinner. Immediately after we sat down the brunette bartender treated us like dirt. My buddy ordered a vodka drink and didn't specify the vodka brand and she couldn't have been more annoyed. Then she started rolling her eyes on my the next drink Order. And mine was a problem because I ordered a draft beer on their menu and they didn't have it in stock. Screw this place. NEVER. EVER. AGAIN! We immediate asked for the tab and went and ordered shots and dinner somewhere else. If I was a manager and saw this sh1tty behavior I would fire this girl on the spot. Too bad. Always liked this place....
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Brooke S.

Yelp
Out of all the places I've eaten at in key west since moving here, this is the place to go for some seafood!!! I got the catch of the day which was mahi that I got blackened, it was topped with a mango salsa with a side of rice and assorted veggies. The ambiance was nice, it's all outside so dress for the occasion and they have good live music.
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Michael S.

Yelp
QUALITY So the Smokin' Tuna Saloon came my way by chance and coincidence. Here I was, fast on my way to a snorkeling excursion and also trying to make sure I stayed as authentic as possible while living the good laid-back life in KW. STS came up and though it was early, they rolled out the welcome mats for us. Yes, the place did seem closed and we were the only patrons dining in the huge back patio area, but the quality of the entire visit was fantastic. You can visit many spots in KW and have a decent, quick meal, STS offered it all and a fun bartender/server to boot! QUANTITY The size of the entrees we ordered was perfect. Value and price added or aside, the quantity was great. I ordered a CUP of soup and I bet the bowl would have likely been a POT in contrast to the size I received. Perhaps the server did not hear me well when ordering or just that no one else had ordered a CUP before. Either way, the conch chowder was great, and the quantity was awesome. VALUE Dollar for dollar, yes, STS has value. Our two lunch entrees were on par with the cost of some dinner entrees I have had in Miami or parts of KW. The size for the value was on point and all the items on the menu were of great prices. Even the drinks, which we did not order, were all of a well-priced base and I sure would like to go back and try one or three out. AMBIANCE So this is KW and the ambiance is hard to get better anywhere else, in my opinion. So is the case at STS. The outside patio that we sat at was fantastic. Stickers, dollars, and fun all around and the wooden/rustic look and feel would make anyone feel at home or at least on a vacation for a bit. CROWD This honestly is hard to say because we were so early, there really was not a crowd - lol - I would say that another couple came in and sat at the bar after us, nearby and the man of the party was celebrating his birthday. He had himself a bloody Mary, and why not?! I could only imagine during the peaks of the high evening hours; this place would be pumping with fun. SERVICE Our server, Jerry I believe his name was, was so awesome. I think Jerry made the experience for us all that memorable. He even wanted to go snorkeling with us. I am sure he just loves to chit-chat with all the tourists, but a great time was had as he played, barkeep, server and entertainer. Again, it was very empty, but the quick service from kitchen to plate, thanks to Jerry putting a rush on it, was great. PARKING We walked! So I was not at all concerned with parking as I normally am! It did not appear that parking was around the spot since it was a bit of a hole in the wall, down an alley, but I think it was near the main drag and so parking a few seconds away, should be a breeze. EXTRA My only extra would be to try it all! Get a drink, get fresh fish! Get whatever floats your boat and just enjoy KW! I love to try all new spots while down in the keys, however, STS will be a spot I hit again and again! Until next time! SYOY!
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Lindi E.

Yelp
Awesome food, great live music, fantastic service and crazy good drinks! Loved the smoked Tuna, jalapeño poppers, and the crab dip was insane! Our drinks were never empty as Phil took excellent care of us! New favorite spot! Will be back!
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Emily G.

Yelp
The usual Key West vibe but with some nice variations to the typical food you find here. We ordered the Tuna nachos, mahi bites and chicken wings. Portions were substantial- we struggled to finished it all between the two of us- and food was delicious. All three dishes exceeded our expectations! Will definitely return when in Key West.

Craig M.

Yelp
Just had lunch here. By far the ABSOLUTE worst food and drink I have had in 30 years coming to the Fl Keys. 1980 & 90's resident of Duck Key (Middle Keys). Been coming to KW for years. Thought to try this off beaten path place as we wanted a quick lunch break. Drinks - Rumrunner "Well, better see a Dentist afterwards". So much sugar you could chew it. Ug. Foods - Fish bites are frozen fish and Gordon's makes a better product! But the best for last, Right! Fried Mozzarella app! OMG, get this. they nuke a handful of Mozzarella throw it on a bed of lettuce then cover it with marinara. It is so bad it is not just freaky but truly obscene. Ugg. x 200. Left the waiter w his 20% and left ready to puke. Never again! Better food about anywhere else you search, even a dumpster. Truly a churn and burn place. Go get a nice Avacado taco around the corner.

Cathy C.

Yelp
We loved Dogwater (the singing duo) they are so good! We could use our Bar Card, although one bartender said he didn't know what they were
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Michael Y.

Yelp
Fantastic atmosphere. The shrimp tacos were awesome and the wings were some of the best I've had. The waitstaff was absolutely awesome. Understaffed, isn't everywhere, but everyone just busted their hump. Definitely come back. And the live music was a great thing too!!
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Rex M.

Yelp
We may have come at a bad time but music was a bit tough to endure. Our service was great but Happy Hour specials weren't real...special. Next time I'd like to visit again and hope for a better experience, sure it will be.
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Ignatius L.

Yelp
Smokin Tuna rocks. Great home base when in KW. Live music all day every day. Food is reliably excellent. Try the tuna nachos and conch fritters