South of the Seven

The food was not only flavorful but also packed with nutrition. As someone who prioritizes healthy and wholesome meals, I was delighted by the beautifully presented plates and thrilled to have the option to customize my selections to align perfectly with my macro intake. Each dish we sampled was a culinary masterpiece, showcasing exquisite flavors and vibrant ingredients. The atmosphere was equally enchanting, adding to the overall dining experience. Chef Paul was exceptionally welcoming, making us feel right at home. If you’re searching for an idyllic spot that’s conveniently close to Key West yet offers a tranquil escape to savor the charms of the Keys, look no further than South of the 7, located at Mile Marker 17. It's a true gem worth discovering!

If you’re heading to Key West and need somewhere to recharge before tackling hotel check-ins and everything else, stop here. We had to use the restroom, and my two kids ran in a little too fast for the host’s liking, but it all worked out. I ordered the Papa’s Chocolate Old Fashioned and some wings but they weren’t your typical wings. It was actually fish with buffalo sauce (I can’t remember exactly what it was called), and it turned out to be delicious. Crispy, fried perfectly, and the sauce tied it all together. I’d definitely give this place a second chance the food was solid, and the view was next level. It not cheap

I’ve had tomahawks before but not like this. Every bite was tender, juicy & cooked to perfection. Even the sear was flawless. Don’t question yourself, just order it. It’ll ruin all other steaks for eternity, but save room for dessert! We chose a rich, decadent & moist chocolate cake. If you can still move, you’ll leave with your tastebuds floating on cloud 9.

The restaurant is feet away from our room, so it is very convenient. The servers were amazing and very attentive. They brought us out a sample taste of potato scallion soup from the Chef and Oh My Goodness it was to die for.. soo good.....Hubby had the Tuna poke. The tuna was fresh, firm and flavorful, while some of the rice was a bit dry. The avocado was delish....I had the duck wings which was overcooked and dry, but it had some flavors when you used the dipping sauce. We also had the French onion soup small portion but was flavorful.

This place is great! I did not expect just how good it would be. The chef is top notch. The evening I was there he was trying out a Curried Potato soup… excellent!!! He prepared a Black Grouper With Blue Crab that was amazing.Topped it off with a Chocolate Olde Fashioned. What a great meal. Excellent service and a fun patio setting.

We have driven past so many times and always wonder if this odd little property circa 1970 is even open. It always makes me think of the Brady Bunch in Hawaii episodes. I read on one of the Keys FB pages that there was a fantastic new restaurant inside. We made reservations and arrived a little early but were seated right away. We were shocked at the interior of the restaurant as it is very well done. Don't let the 70's exterior fool you! We asked about the tiki bar out back and were told it was part of the lodge and no longer used. What a shame, this entire property could be so amazing. We were seated with a view of the water and the sunset. Our server Jessica was phenomenal and explained everything on the menu to us. We were very excited to see they had a grouper flight and started with that, and a french martini. The grouper flight was 4 pieces of red, black, yellow, and snowy grouper. Each one tasted different, it was a heavenly grouper experience. The red grouper tasted light and sweet, the black was a little more firm with a stronger taste than the red. The yellow and the snowy were delicate and buttery. I really couldn't pick a favorite. It's like comparing Maine Lobster to Florida Lobster, it's all my favorite! The chef sent us little cups of potato leek soup which was so creamy and delicious. We both ordered the Crab Stuffed Grouper for our dinner. You can never have too much grouper! And wow, was it mind-blowingly awesome! My mouth is watering as I write this review. We ate every bit of it while watching the sunset, and walked away from this meal saying that was incredible. We never made it to dessert but we will definitely be back for sure!

Remarkable dinner experience. Charming 70’s style building nestled between a small hotel and marina. The marquis sign is not prominent so drive slowly or you may pass by. As soon as you walk in you’ll know this place is unlike many others in A1A. The atmosphere and decorating with local images and fishing celebrities is worth seeing. The food and service are the real stars of the show. The Thai Styled Fried whole fish is an experience. The fish is so light and flaky, you would not know it is fried. The Chef/owner sent a complimentary black bean and tomato soup to our table. I gotta figure out how to make this! We had one of the few patio tables and caught the last light of a sunset. That’s a million dollar view. Cool breeze and extraordinary service will have us coming back every time we visit the Keys. The Peach Cobbler and ice cream is TD4 ( to die for). If there is a wait, don’t leave, it’s worth it! 7 stars.

I had a disappointing experience with food. The fish curry with lots of overcooked potatoes and very little quantity of fish.

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful meal here. The service was impeccable. The food was outstanding. I normally don't order steak when eating out because it rarely lives up to my expectations. South of the Seven nailed it. Perfect medium rare, exquisitely seasoned. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an exceptional meal.

Tomahawk steak was just ok. Clearly a lower grade cut which does NOT justify the $140 price tag. Better value else where. They should remove the Seafood Cannelloni from the menu immediately or at least label it "Fish Bait Cannelloni" because it was absolutely horrible! Imagine eating pasta stuffed with old fish bait! Duck wings were really good thought!

Very inviting ambiance, greeted promptly and made welcome. Small but well done menu. less local fish than you would expect for this area,( two Salmon dishes)? Cocktails weren't overly impressive. Chef treat to taste a special soup was a nice touch. little under staffed, but who isn't these days. I would recommend, worth the stop. $$$

The ambiance was pleasant. The service was attentive. I ordered a salad and an appetizer poke bowl and my husband had an entree and Caesar salad. I asked for an extra plate to share a taste of his and was told I would be charged $8 for sharing. This surprised me and colored my experience of the restaurant. It wasn't like I was not ordering food. Turns out the portions were modest and sharing an entree wouldn't work for us anyway if I didn't order. The food was good and the complimentary soup was a nice touch.

Had dinner here last night by myself as my husband and nephew were out night fishing. I've been here before and it's still on the expensive side. The service was great! Kylie was my server and she was awesome. I had the Tuna Poke* and it was deelish except for the rice it was under cooked. My entree was the black grouper with lemon garlic caper sauce which was also deelish but I don't believe it was 52.00 deelish. It was also pretty loud but I think it might be due to the high ceilings so the noise from the bar was echoing. So with the price and noise level is why I gave it only a 3 star

This place is truly a hidden gem! What a great menu! We live in Marathon and it's really good to know that we now have a great restaurant to frequent . My husband and I shared the duck wings. I had probably the best piece of black grouper with lemon caper sauce. Thank you for not drenching my fish in the sauce! The lemon caper sauce was perfect! My husband had the stuffed pork chops. The sauce served in the dish was amazing. All entries are served with a salad. All entries have roasted vegetables and a yummy buttery twice mashed potatoes! We already know what we are ordering next time. Beautiful restaurant. Great bar. Take a look at their menu online! Great service! Very friendly! Class act!

Amazing high quality well presented delicious dinner, from Appetizers to dessert - it was all great. Our server Katelyn never stopped moving but never seemed rushed providing great service to her tables.

The food was very good as was the service. The atmosphere was not - I get Keys casual but when I'm having a $200 meal give me a cloth napkin maybe. Salad was delivered - kinda of run of the mill looking and tasting - waiting for offer of fresh pepper. Asked, got a pepper mill placed on table. Veggies and potatoes also just OK - desert of pecan pie was great.

We got food from here to take back to our nearby hotel because I had a cold and felt like crap. We ordered beneli which is a pizza appetizer and that was good. We also ordered ravioli and were disappointed that for $28 we only got 7 raviolis. We also ordered a Caesar side salad but were disappointed to see when we got back to our room that it was a green salad. For a total of $65 it was disappointing.

Good food but expensive. My husband had the salmon and lobster in a bag. I had the shrimp scampi.

We live just across the street on lower Sugarloaf. The food is always great. The atmosphere is wonderful on the water. And the service is always exceptional. The owners are very attentive, as well as the bartenders. A good choice on your way in and out of paradise.

Up on Sugarloaf Key mm17, near Sugarloaf Marina is South of the Seven. Since Covid time Sof7 caters to locals only. There are signs posted that say this. have you ID with you. If you want to dine outside you do not need to be a local. The decor and ambiance of Sof7 has a sophisticated island feel from crossing the tiny bridge above a Koi pond to the cool relaxing interior. I have eaten here twice, both times outdoors. There are three tables set for a party of four on a small raised porch overlooking the now closed Sugarloaf Tiki Hut and the blue Gulf waters. Service was good out doors and while walking through the restaurant the indoor seating was very spread out to be Covid safe. The menu isn't overwhelming with a nice blend of fish and beef offerings. The starters items are interesting and unusual in a good way. Each time I have dined here our orders were for seafood. Fresh and delicious.

Lots that I like about this swanky place. It's fancy (for the Keys). Decor is nice and fits for a nice evening out. Chef/owner stops by and seems to genuinely care. Service is usually good. That's where it stops for me. It's pricey. Portions are small. And the food was just okay for the price. Just left feeling underwhelmed. This is an occasional spot for me, no more. I wish them all the success, but it's just not for me.

I have not been to south of seven enough to really critic. I did not care for the whole fish that one of us had. Maybe just the fish? Not sure. Appetizers and deserts were great. My wife loved her entree. Clean and nice interior. Good cocktails. Great staff and owner. We will definitely be back.

Terrible Experience, Slow, Very Average Food, Expensive for what you get, Rude Management. - Don't Go Here!! We waited nearly an hour and a half for our entrees to come out for four people. My ribeye was thin, like you get at Denny's, and came out cooked medium and cold. I asked for a new steak and was brought one out within 3-4 minutes. The steak was thin and one end was cooked raw to rare and the rest was rare to medium rare which was ok. However when I asked if it would be easier for them to cook a filet medium rare than this thin cut of ribeye, the older lady grabbed my plate, and went storming into off to the kitchen mumbling something obviously displeased with my question. Without an answer to my question, I cancelled my order. The older lady did not make eye contact and avoided our table the rest of the night. I think she is the Manager or Owner and needs lessons in Customer Service. She should be ashamed of how she handled this situation. My son's Shrimp & Lobster Cannelloni was good and warm but the center was cold. The wait staff were very good and the appetizers were good.

From the second you walk in, everybody is so nice. It's a great little restaurant with beautiful water views and a fun atmosphere. Their menu is amazing and the food taste even better. I can't rave enough about this place and the people that work here.

Excellent service, beautiful view, great artwork and spectacular food. Highly recommend!!

My fav place up the keys. Drinks are great. Food is awesome. The Tomahawk is an experience

We have driven past so many times and always wonder if this odd little property circa 1970 is even open. It always makes me think of the Brady Bunch in Hawaii episodes. I read on one of the Keys FB pages that there was a fantastic new restaurant inside. We made reservations and arrived a little early but were seated right away. We were shocked at the interior of the restaurant as it is very well done. Don't let the 70's exterior fool you! We asked about the tiki bar out back and were told it was part of the lodge and no longer used. What a shame, this entire property could be so amazing. We were seated with a view of the water and the sunset. Our server Jessica was phenomenal and explained everything on the menu to us. We were very excited to see they had a grouper flight and started with that, and a french martini. The grouper flight was 4 pieces of red, black, yellow, and snowy grouper. Each one tasted different, it was a heavenly grouper experience. The red grouper tasted light and sweet, the black was a little more firm with a stronger taste than the red. The yellow and the snowy were delicate and buttery. I really couldn't pick a favorite. It's like comparing Maine Lobster to Florida Lobster, it's all my favorite! The chef sent us little cups of potato leek soup which was so creamy and delicious. We both ordered the Crab Stuffed Grouper for our dinner. You can never have too much grouper! And wow, was it mind-blowingly awesome! My mouth is watering as I write this review. We ate every bit of it while watching the sunset, and walked away from this meal saying that was incredible. We never made it to dessert but we will definitely be back for sure!

The food was very good but way overpriced for the amount you received. Half a baked potato one small fish fillet two green beans and a couple carrots for the main dish and a very very petite salad to start for fifty dollars. I was shocked when my plate came to the table and that's all that was on it. We had great service though and our waitress was very nice.

Start to finish this was a delicious dinner. The entrance parking lot appears to be a little deceiving and you are not sure that there is a functioning business inside. Don't let that fool you! We will be back

Wow! and Holy ish!! Do not begin to state what a gem this is! I have passed this little dump looking place on the way to Key West in search of great dining many times. A friend said I should check it out it's pretty good. you mean the little dumpy looking place? he said he had soft shelled lobster. I stopped in my tracks and decided to peep the menu. I'm very intrigued by what I see and make reservations. This is not your average boring Keys fare. There are few places were really good food is made and not Sysco dumps, this is one. The fish collars were Outstanding! (in my Lee Irmey voice). Duck wings were sweet and crispy. I've only seen them at a couple of places before. A demitasse of tomato black bean soup was brought out, very nice. The server was very attentive and explained the background history to us. While joining to tomahawk club would have been fun I was sold on the fresh fish. Surprisingly for a chain of islands in the middle of the water, not a lot actually get fresh local fish! whole fried yellowtail was huge, juicy, flaky, flavorful and a bunch of other F words. D.A. with the 1 star should have dined with us. The menu changes daily around some core items but I love the creativity on display here. Don't let the outside looks fool you. The rear view is J Lo nice. I can't wait to return! Winner all the way SO7!

Amazing and always fresh seafood, great steaks, always changing fresh menu with a couple amazing staples that stay the same. Highly recommend, best meal you'll have up the Keys.

This place is a true hidden gem! If you are in the mid or lower keys it's worth the drive. They did an amazing job with the entire place (even the bathroom) the vibe and music is the essence of the Keys. I read some reviews about bad service and that wasn't the case at all. The food was unreal! We had Wahoo Sashimi, Braised Short Ribs and the Thai Fried Whole Snapper. There is no kid menu, but they were awesome and made us some shrimp and mashed potatoes for the little one. Also had the peach cobbler and pecan pie. Only downside was the scallops weren't on the menu, so that is all the more reason to come back 5-5 don't miss out on this place.

Well this place has excellent food! I live 8 minutes away and we decided to try. They only serve to Florida keys residents so take a note of this. You need to bring a local ID or utility bill showing you are local. Just to make sure you will not get hassled. Unfortunately we didn't bring any but the nice lady in front let us in anyway. We sat in a far left room and the tables are distanced well enough for covid requirement. The staff are wearing masks and you are required to wear mask up to your table. We ordered an appetizer pizza bread and it was delicious. I got the blackened scallop with shrimp and risotto and it was heavenly. My son had the pasta with vodka sauce and it was just average taste. The cobbler dessert was too sweet. This place is nice! Quite pricey but overall we enjoyed the dinner.

It may sound like an exaggeration but I mean it it when I say I wish every restaurant was as good as this joint. From a couple of philadelphia food nerds, this restaurant rivals our favorite award winning restaurants in the quality of the food, while maintaining a highly approachable and casual atmosphere and dress code. We are totally slain by their seafood dishes that are classic yet innovative, and came back a second night his to enjoy their amazing tap list and phenomenal service from their friendly bartenders. If I were spending a week in the keys, I would come here every single night. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a full dinner here with drinks from the worlds's sweetest and most helpful waitstaff.

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Never disappoint! Jessica was amazing and really took care of my dietary restrictions. Chef also came out and was great that I had an opportunity to thank him for creating a special dish for me! The bartender was also amazing while we waited for our table. My friends were so impressed and i was able to say "told ya"! We will be back!

My wife and I both had steak (yes steak in the keys) and it was fantastic! The chef (one owner) here puts together awesome main courses, and the baker (other owner) created a killer pecan bourbon pie. Jessica (server) was friendly, funny and always there if we needed anything. Can't wait to go back!

We were a rather large group and ordered several dishes. NONE could be called cuisine. It was a shame to see good products handled so badly- tuna poke was soaked in soy, the ceviche was inedible with insane amount of onion, the "risotto" was just rice cooked in too much water. Dishes left in whole did not seem to prompt the waiter's attention. Guess serving good food is none of their concern.. what a lousy meal

Definitely will be first on our list when we return to the keys! Food was very fresh, every dish was cooked to perfection and great portions. Service was second to none, Lindsey was awesome and really promotes the menu to life! Ask for Lindsey's Friday night desert!

Our food was very good, I had the seafood cannelloni, it was delicious. My husband had the whole fish , again it was delicious! The prices are a bit high but it was worth it. I have to recommend the Gin Gimlet martini- out of this world. The service was excellent!!! I noticed many posts regarding they only serve locals - this is no longer the case. South of Seven was a welcome change to the limited restaurants in the immediate area.

As residents of the Keys, we are use to "fresh" fish. South Of The Seven redefines "FRESH" and "FINE". And OH so yummy. Truly gourmet preparation and service.

We stayed at a friends house down the street from this restaurant & they recommended it to us. It was just myself & 9yr old daughter. We walked in & after waiting a few minutes we were told it was going to be a 45 minute wait. So we said no problem, we are staying just down the road & will come back at that time. We went back & our table was ready. I ordered the Spiny Lobster & Key West Pink Bisque to start. Unfortunately it was disappointing as it wasn't thick & I think only had 2 pieces of fish in it. I had asked if there was a kids menu in which I was told there wasn't, but they could do a kids portion of fish. My daughter decided to just order the filet & I had the Shrimp & Lobster Cannelloni. Our entrees were excellent, hence the 4 stars! However, the service was extremely slow. It took almost 30 minutes for our waitress to take our order. She never came back to ask us about our food. Luckily when someone else brought out our food, he saw my soda was empty & refilled it for me. A matter of fact she literally never came back! Someone else ended up bringing us our bill & took my credit card. Also, soon after we were sat there was a large group with a bunch of small children & it appeared they were celebrating one of the kids birthdays. The kids all ordered pizza!!! I was not given this option for my daughter when I specifically asked about a kids menu. Overall, the entrees were delicious, but we did not end up coming back to this restaurant during our stay.

This restaurant provides you with a michelin 10 star dining experience, coming from a city that is considered to be the restaurant capital of the United States. The family environment feeling provided for a personal feel unlike any other. Highly recommend. There were 8 of us in our party. We selected 5 appetizers which consisted of spicy duck wings, tuna poke, beneli, saganaki, tomato feta with toast points. Caesar salad was fabulous came with homemade dressing. The entree consisted of the Tomahawk Steak served family style with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes and the Barrelfish with blue crab.

I split the fillet steak dinner with my man and it was absolutely hands-down delicious! Caesar salad with cracked pepper on it delicious as well. The blueberry cobbler was also delicious.

Excellent service and food. Fun atmosphere and a good spot for sunsetting. It was obvious the owner/chef has passion and talent for his creations.

The food was amazing and worth the wait. We made a reservation for the same day for an outdoor table distanced from others. We had quite the wait as there were people just sitting there long after a they had finished eating and had already paid. We were finally sat but had to wait in the crowded bar inside. I was a little uncomfortable but I know the restaurant was doing their best. Food amazing!

I can't rave enough about this restaurant and staff. I drove down from Naples FL to check this place out. Paul and staff is amazing. I ordered the Tomahawk Steak and the rest of the crew ordered the daily Fish and and special appetizers. Best restaurant on the keys!

Amazing food and great bartender (Ryan). New to the island and was a great drive by choice. The scallops were amazing! I will be going back.

Nice new restaurant! The inside is amazing truly did a wonderful job with the place. Decor is wonderful. I felt the prices were in line for the area- and everything is made fresh there - however portions are small - I know Americans are use to larger portions however I ordered and "entree" and it came with no sides as all. Needed to have something else with it to fill up - we had 2 meals and split a dessert ordered water and our bill was about $50 what I expected but I walked away still hungry. I would not take my kids here more or an adult place especially with prices and serving size. All around happy and I will come back!

After a long day in the water we stopped to grab a nice meal and they told us that we needed to be residents of the Florida Keys. I explained to them That I was a property owner on the upper keys. The lady asked us to produce proof of residency. There were several people being turned away from this place while I was waiting. Pretty sad even after the state governor allowed its citizens to have full access to all restaurants and bars. They told us they didn't care about the governor. This place sucks

Stopped in to eat after a long day on the water and was very disappointed with the entire encounter. Upon arriving we were told we had to sit outside because we were tourists. The woman seating guests was the owners wife. She did not ask if we were tourists just assumed. We live across the street from the owner of the restaurant on Venetian way. Once seated outside we were offered bug spray before taking our drink order. We sat outside no more than five minutes because we were getting eaten alive by the mosquitos. We ordered two cheese burgers and fries to go. Very generously they let us sit in side by the door while we waited for our to go order. They brought us our food and before we left we realized they had given us Mac and cheese as our side instead of fries. The owners wife said we couldn't have fries with our burgers. She said it comes with Mac and cheese. We asked why the waitress didn't tell us we couldn't change our sides when we ordered. She had no explanation just told us again mac and cheese came with the cheese burgers. They tried to push us out the door before we could check our food to see if we had everything and when we did not have the fries they charged us an extra $5 for she then gave us attitude and said the kitchen is making your fries. Needless to say our undercooked burgers did not meet the expectations of a $20 burger. We were discriminated against and was treated very poorly. You would be better off going to Key West to eat. They seat everybody and the food is fantastic. I highly recommend Two Friends restaurant.

We brought our catch and the chef hit it out of the park. It was superb. Chris is the owner and was quite welcoming and saw to it our experience was fantastic!

Came here and was turned away because I didn't have ID that said I am a resident. I own a house on Summerland key and because I couldn't prove it they wouldn't serve me. It was my first experience there and I won't be back especially when there are places I really like for instance Square Grouper, Boondocks, Big Pine Roaster, Hogfish there are enough other choices where I don't have to be put in a position to be turned away.

My friend and I went to SO7 to celebrate our graduation at 18. Even though we were well dressed we were still treated inadequately compared to the older couples and families in the restaurant. We had to wait a while for the hostess to notice us and she had a very bad attitude. Then we had to wait for a table even though they had plenty of open tables. The food was overpriced and you didn't get a soup, salad, bread etc. The staff was incredibly rude, condescending, and inattentive. Our waiter was nice but definitely prioritized the older guests over us. I've been coming to the keys my whole life and this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had down here. Will not be returning.

Stopped by for a drink and a couple of appetizers. Drinks are prefect made by Ryan. Had the grilled oysters and gumbo. Wow. So good. We are going back tomorrow for dinner. Have a house in Big Pine so a little drive but worth it! During COVID you have to be a resident of the keys. So be prepared to show proof. Glad to see another choice for good food in the lower keys!

I never review anything, but I was wondering how this place had such a low rating. I LOVE the fact that this place is only allowing locals to dine in and eat. There are multiple signs on the doors saying dine in is local only and these tourists are getting angry about it. Do yourself a favor and order from here! I love the food and friendly staff. One thing I love/hate is that they change up the menu so there is always something new to try. Give it a shot!

Was a little skeptical at first But previous ratings brought us here. We walked in and it looks a little dated but clearly a new owner and trying to update it. Seriously ended up being one of the most delicious meals We have had in this area in a very long time. We had the scallops to start which were amazing and we asked for more bread to soak up the sauce. There's only two scallops could've been more but totally worth it. The stuffed pork chop was to die for perfectly cooked and the most delicious sauce. Can't wait to come back here and try more items On the menu. And the service was amazing. I hope they make it.

Love this place. Awesome vibe in beautifully designed bar area, nice staff and delicious menu. I've never had less than great meal here. They need a cool looking sign on the road.

The most accommodating restaurant! They were out of Ribeyes because of the busy Christmas rush and so they discounted 2 of their pricier tomahawk steaks to accommodate our group. The chef and owners made us feel like our business was welcomed. The tomahawks were amazing and the gumbo was super tasty. Our server Justin made sure our drinks and bread kept flowing and put up with our shenanigans. What a great server. The cranberry margarita was SUPER tasty! I am always nervous ordering margaritas but this wasn't too sour or sweet. The $6 weekend champagne specials were great too. The food was great and hospitality was better.