Square Grouper Bar and Grill

Great place to eat. We had to wait about 35 minutes to get in on a weeknight and it was tough to find a parking space, even though they have quite a few. Once seated our server was right on top of things and checked with us throughout our meal. My wife had a SMALL bowl of chowder and couldn’t finish it. Don’t get the large unless you are sharing or are really hungry. I had blackened shrimp with sweet potato fries. They were large and fresh. They were a bit over seasoned for me, but I just scraped some seasoning off and they were great. Dessert was a shared carrot cake with vanilla ice cream. Expected to pay about $50 per person, but it is worth it!

Our bartender Megan was amazing! She made the experience even better by making the most amazing drinks. The food was fresh and tasty! Highly recommended, we will be back!

Outstanding dining experience at Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Cudjoe Key. Square Grouper offers an exceptional blend of fresh, high-quality seafood and relaxed island charm. Friendly staff and excellent service. The food was phenomenal!

Absolutely AMAZING FOOD!!! Fantastic atmosphere and incredible staff not to mention awesome swag! Totally recommend you come here for dinner and drinks whenever you’re in the Keys. Five Big stars from me 🤙

Fish was very good. Tartar sauce was the best I've ever had! And i really liked their frys.

Pricey but nice atmosphere, servers and presentation. I found the food to be ok. I felt my meal was overpriced for the quantity and taste.

We were on vacation in Cudjoe Key, came eat here. Highly recommended it, the service the food atmosphere. Everything was fantastic. Our servers at the bar was Angelique at our table Tommy the best. We ate here two nights in a row

We sat down right away.. waited close to 10 minutes to see a waiter for any interaction. Food overall was good but would not get the Ahi Tuna avocado eggs rolls again. A lot of breading and pockets of hot grease. Stick to the straight sesame seared tuna. Photos do justice to show the differences. Thanks for hosting lovely night. Key lime pie was above average for the majority of the keys

We went to two Square Grouper restaurants- Islamorada (dinner) and Cudjoe Key (lunch). Both were excellent and had great service. For dinner the Swordfish special just melted in your mouth and the Oysters Rockefeller app was a hit. For lunch the blackened fish Reuben wrap was a hit.

Saturday Date Night!! Carol and I split an absolutely delicious stuffed Lobster dinner along with a coconut shrimp appetizer at The Square Grouper Bar and Grill this evening. Just a short ebike ride from our Venture Out site the restaurant opens for dinner at 5PM. They offer daily dinner specials with a sizable beer and wine list. While we had no room for dessert....rumor has it that their bread pudding is pretty decadent!! Highly recommended!!

Okay, first the food is always loved and solid at SG. Years of consistency, Love that. Unfortunately i had an annoying experience yesterday at SG in the middle keys. Not only did we only see our server one time to take our order, but he never brought our drinks, we had to ask two other people and finally got them 2/3 of the way through the meal. We needed a couple of other items and had to flag anyone down to help us. I wanted a dessert, but there was no place to order since no one tended to us. I call it a, " choppy" meal because nothing flowed. I know SG just returned from the month-long closure, maybe they are still on sleep mode? They will get it together again, I was just the guinea pig.

We had a really nice dinner here, and Shannon was our server -- she was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything went smoothly. We shared the Shrimp Fritters special with cilantro lime dipping sauce ($21), which were crisp and flavorful, and also split a Caesar salad ($15). The house-made croutons were absolutely fabulous and made the salad stand out. For mains, I had the Yellowtail Snapper ($44), blackened, with jasmine rice and fresh green beans. The flavors were excellent, though the portion was smaller than expected. My wife had the Yellowtail Snapper Piccata style, and while it was prepared beautifully, her portion was noticeably larger than mine. Almost made us think they missed a filet? Overall, the food was fresh and well-prepared, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. The only drawback was the inconsistency in portions, which kept me from giving a full 5 stars.

This is my favorite restaurant ever! The food is always amazing and I am very picky. The staff is friendly and professional. The owner Lynn Bell keeps a watchful eye on everything. I mean everything!!! There is great attention paid to every detail from the decor, staff and every one of the delicious meals. I have seen this amazing woman flourish over a period of twenty years. Meals change every year and she never, Never disappoints. Every dish is a delight! I love this place!

Staying in Cudjoe Key and tried Square Grouper for takeout since it was close. Really enjoyed the food. Got the burger and grouper sandwiches, plus the roasted cauliflower. All were good. If we stay in the Keys again, I wouldn't hesitate stopping at the Square Grouper again.

I noticed this restaurant while crossing over Cudjoe Key on our way down to Key West - I had no idea when we'd be returning to our campground on Grassy Key or if we've grab a bite to eat before departing Key West, well as luck would have it we decided to wait and give the Square Grouper Bar and Grill a try. Once we arrived I noticed the daily special was "meatloaf" no no no way was I choosing this no matter how delicious it could be - without seeing a menu I had already decided I was eating grouper and probably blackened whether that would be served on a bun or a plate. We walked in and wow it was not what we expected by the look of the exterior, this place is beautiful and somewhat classy inside and I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the outside but the inside will blow you away. We were seated without a wait and greeted by Jenny who is definitely the face of this business today. She is so attentive and explains everything so if you have a question ask, she not only knows the menu she knows the dishes - we both ordered blackened grouper sandwiches with fries and coleslaw with their homemade tartar sauce on the side. I wanted unsweetened ice tea and she informed me their tea is passion tea so I decided on a Dr.Pepper which she served already poured in a glass of ice after asking if that was okay. The food was absolutely delicious the fish was cooked perfectly served on a nice bun with thin crispy onion rings piled on top of the fish - I ate these as a side, they are so good as are the unique fries and the tartar sauce is to die for. The service is beyond outstanding and the prices are reasonable and a great value, I did peek at a few other dishes from the kitchen and they all looked equally delicious, I don't think you can make a bad choice here - after one bite of the grouper I was convinced if it's on the menu or special board you're in for a real treat - including the meatloaf...

I've been trying to stop and eat here since 2021, I always missed when they were open! I finally got the chance right before new years to stop as I was heading out of key west. I sat at the bar, the bartender was friendly made some recommendations and of course I got the grouper sandwich, sautéed. He recommend fried as his fav way to have it but sautéed was second best. I was in and out in about 30-45 mins, it was starting to get busy, so I hit it at the right time. It's nicer on the inside then I expected and I'd for sure make a point to stop Again.

They had Wahoo which is one of my favorite fish to order. I wish I had ordered it grilled (well, I did), then I changed it to fried. It was still very good, but a little on the crispy side. My husband had the conch chowder, very spicy, but very delicious. He also had the fish dip, which was very good. Service was quick. We were traveling to Key West and finally got to the restaurant at 2:23pm. The host said we had to order quickly as the kitchen was closing at 2:30 in order to prepare for dinner. The fish tank was a nice addition to the feel of authenticity that is was mainly a seafood restaurant. We enjoyed it very much. The key lime tartar sauce is a nice addition to any fish.

After a four hour drive from Boca towards key west, we were looking for an interesting roadside seafood joint to hit for dinner before getting to key west. Reviews guided us here and it did not disappoint. After about a 30 minute wait, we enjoyed the fried mozzarella appetizer, dinner salads, fish of the day (mahi, grouper) and fish stew. I had the small fish stew portion and it was plenty, so the larger size can feed 2 people - plus the red curry sauce was delicious. It's a good stop on your way to key west.

On our way to Key West we stopped for lunch at Square Grouper. Their restaurant in Islamorada was closed on Tuesdays so we visited the Cudjoe key location. The restaurant was busy at the lunch hour yet the place was clean and service was attentive. A specials chalk board showed the fresh daily fish available. Mahi and Tile fish were available on our visit. My brother had fish tacos with grilled Mahi. Two nice sized tacos came with fries or a side salad. He said the tacos were great. I had a salad with blacked Mahi added on top. It was delicious and cooked perfectly. Fresh fish tastes so good! This place serves really fresh seafood. My nephew ordered a chicken sandwich. He never varies from chicken. Even in a great seafood town like here. He said it was so much better than the chicken he had on South Beach. Square Grouper is a wonderful restaurant with really fresh fish. Even the chicken expert thought the place was the best!

While a large group of my family and friends were visiting the Florida Keys for a week, we enjoyed the Square Grouper so much we went twice! It may have had something to do with being the closest restaurant to our VRBO. It was also very easy to get on the waitlist online before even showing up to the restaurant. They were quite adept at handling our large party of 9 during both visits. With the majority of the group being older, we preferred when we were seated in the dining room as opposed to when we were in the bar area. The bar area was much louder, so it wasn't as easy for everyone to converse and enjoy each other's company. However, the food was so good it didn't bother us that much. Our group was a big fan of the Square Grouper Seafood Stew so much so that some of our group ordered it both times that we came to the restaurant! It was delightfully creamy with just the right amount of kick. It comes in two sizes, but the small was the perfect portion for one person especially when we supplemented with a few appetizers. For appetizers we enjoyed the flash fried conch and the fried calamari. Both were deliciously light and crispy in their own regard, but the ponzu and wasabi drizzle on the conch was so tasty it had one of our group literally licking the plate. On the second visit I ordered the pasta bowl with spaghetti squash and local fish. In the description it mentioned a pesto sauce, but I was a little disappointed it didn't come across as flavorful as I would have liked. If you have a large group on Cudjoe Key, look no further than the Square Grouper for your dining needs!

We decided to try this place on Cujo Key. We got there at 5 and lucky got a table before it filled up. Our waiter seemed very attentive, at first. Almost rushing us to get our orders in. Skip the bacon wrapped shrimp. He had told us there were 10 shrimp, but only 3 were served. If we had seen him again before dessert, we would have questioned him, but he was MIA. A disappointment for 20. My coconut shrimp were ok, but I think the fryer was a little hot, because they were very dark. And the dipping sauce was just strange. The grouper was delicious. When we went to order dessert, the waiter tried to talk us into cheesecake, after we told him key lime pie. His demeanor was just a bit off. And he never I'd check to see how we liked anything throughout the whole meal. It was an ok meal, but won't go back again.

Simply beautiful inside very elegant in the menu is fabulous... We tried the Ahi tuna salad and we tried the seared scallop salad with cashews. It was fabulous. Service was great and so is the key line. Highly recommend this place. Don't let all the funny drug references turn you off. It's pretty classy inside very nice.

1 hour and 5 minutes from the time we sat down at our table until food arrived. Food was okay. Bar service was great (we got drinks while we were waiting for our table). But once we sat down the wheels came off. Not only did everything take forever, but our server had some really off-putting ways of doing things that seemed to involve reaching over one of us and slamming stuff down on the table. This place used to be a must-go. Now its a hard pass.

Wow didn't expect it to be so busy on a Thursday at 5:15 but then we found out why ! We went upstairs to the lounge and hit happy hour , 5 dollar stone crab claws and 20% off all cocktails ... the key west old fashioned with Papa pillar rum instead of bourbon was a hit and my wife's cosmo was perfect , we added 6 claws which had a claw cracker and picking fork added ( nice touch) as well as soft shell crab sliders , yum , we will be back !!

Wow, just wow. Everything about this place was top notch. Had diner 1/9 on our way out of Key West and I'll tell it was totally amazing. Started with Coconut Shrimp & Flash Fried Conch in ponzu with wasabi drizzle. Totally jaw dropping. For entree we have fried shrimp dinner, almond crusted grouper & Asian marinated skirt steak. Wow, what flavors. Just incredible.

Went to this restaurant in Islamorada for dinner and loved it so much.- we had to try this location on our way to the Key West airport! We didn't order much, but started with the tuna appetizer which was sooo good. Loved the peanut sauce it was in and was just enough to give it good flavor! My husband and I split the Philly cheesesteak after seeing online recommendations and it didn't disappoint! Was so tender and fresh!! My daughter ordered the blackened chicken kid's meal and the chicken was incredibly tender. Can't wait to go back next time we are in town!

We had a fantastic lunch here after a day fishing. We had a couple cold beers, Mexican street corn dip, grouper sandwich and fish and chips. All were outstanding.

They do not have many vegan options. Was hopeful as my friends said they saw vegan options last time they were by but their menu changed often. Enjoyed a very fresh salad and virgin Moscow mule. Service was great. Wish they had more vegan options.

Food and service were excellent. The coconut shrimp was out of the world. Gotta go with the grouper for your entree.

Kept passing by this place and finally decided to swing in for lunch. It was fantastic. We had swordfish special, grilled with banana pepper compound butter, chicken wild rice soup and house salad. Loved it so much we came back next day for dinner. We had a little wait so went upstairs to another bar in the same building. Well hidden but worth a visit. These guys know what they're doing with crafting cocktails. Beautiful space as well. Back down to dinner and I would have given 5 stars except for one of the signature dishes fell short. The Asian inspired skirt steak was far too sweet. Will definitely be back though, especially to the upstairs bar!

The food was really good and the portions are big. We had the almond crusted grouper and it was delicious. We also had the tuna / avocado spring roll. Not an item I'd order again. It had no avocado that I saw and had only a regular spring roll flavor. Not good with fish. Sorry. The Ceasar salad was nothing much but the lettuce was very fresh. Our guest had the skirt steak and they both loved it. For dessert we all had the brownie with ice cream and I'll tell you what. It was enormous and fantastic. The service is why it's getting a low star rating. It was latter at night but the server was rushing us and then never showed up again. So we sat for awhile before we could cash out. The place inside and out looked super cool and modern. It has been one of the cleanest restaurants I've eaten at here in the lower keys. Nice good. I will come back to see if the service was a one time miss.

Food is tasty and portions are plentiful. The restaurant is clean snd nicely decorated. The service was very good and quick. It is a bit pricey, but definitely worth a visit

Our fishing guide highly recommended the Square Grouper Bar and Grill for date nights while staying in Little Torch. We visited the bar upstairs for a pre dinner drink, I will say the bartenders here are artists! Our drinks were phenomenal and they make the different infused simple syrups in house, which is pretty cool. We then moved downstairs for dinner and we're blown away with the food. I ordered the pasta with blackened shrimp and my husband got the grouper. Both were delicious! They had a banana bread bread pudding on special this evening, it was so yummy! We will be back on our next visit for sure!

Absolute amazing find along the 1. Everything from the music, atmosphere, service, and food were fantastic. We stopped for lunch at maybe 12:15, and were full and ready to cash out by 12:45. Not rushed at all, just fast service and great food!! Jenny was super sweet and very friendly! Definitely recommend stopping here.

The food iz amazing and i cant find fault with the sevice ! If you go upstairs to My New Joint you will find the bartenders sre the nicestvand most accomedating ever ! The best!

Waitress Hailey was great and very informative. Our lunch (Buffalo Shrimp PoBoy and a cheese Steak) was delicious and prices were reasonable. Everything is made in house and you can taste it I would definitely recommend and return!

Delicious food and cocktails! Excellent service also! Reasonable prices and nice atmosphere. My fish was cooked to perfection!

Leaving Key West and wanted to grab a bite. Pulled into here and it was an unexpected gem! Had the Fish of the Day sandwich and house salad. Food was absolutely delicious! Service was very friendly and attentive. Don't pass this place up!

We stop at the place on the way to the keys . I never thought I say this but I am actually getting tried of seafood . We been here 7 days and it's lobster shrimp calamari almost every day. So I saw patty melt on the menu and jump on it the melt was great never had one with a thick patty most patty I had it's a thinner patty anyway it's was really good . My partner ordered a chicken blue plate special it spicy but good it not a great place but it's a good place and a nice stop on the way to the keys

We were leaving Key West for a two night excursion in Big Pine Key. Decided to stop here for lunch when we got about half way. Very glad we did. The salad was good (4 stars) the grouper sandwich was amazing (5) and the Key Lime pie was authentic and off the charts. Key Lime pie the way it was meant to be. They have a full dinner menu too if you're in the mood for that. Tempting as it all sounded great, but then it would have been time to take a nap, and we needed to get back on the road. Service was top notch, and the restaurant was large with a nice Florida vibe. A place has to be pretty awesome to make it on my personal Yelp list, and this one did.

Outstanding food!! The wait was a bit long, but absolutely worth it. Phenomenal food and an awesome atmosphere.

This joint hits hard !! From the first hit to the last it's smooth and casual. If you can find a better spot hit it.

Worst place we've ate at in Key West. Decided to come here for my bday and wished we didn't. Our waiter was great but the food was such a disappointment. After reading other reviews too after coming here you would think they would take their 20$ 3 piece bacon-wrapped shrimp plate off the menu as we weren't the only ones disappointed when it came out. I had fried calamari, it was okay nothing special as nothing else really appealed to me on their menu we should've walked out then and there. The portions were pathetic for the prices. For dessert, a dollop of whipped cream with sprinkles which wouldve been cute if I was 5 years old but I'm 33. Our experience was just sad.

The staff was friendly and helpful. I got the fish special - blackened golden tilefish - which came on a bed of pasta with crab sauce. My husband got the Blue Plate Special, whjch was a Philly cheesesteak. Not surprisingly, the golden tilefish was amazing. The crab sauce on the pasta added some butteriness to the perfectly seasoned fish. The meal also came with their house salad. I always appreciate when blue cheese is "on the house," so it was great to see their offering was not your standard ranch with tomatoes and carrots. The salad was very light and refreshing. My husband's Philly was also very tasty. The cheese was melty and satisfying, and the caramelized onions were fantastic.

I've been coming here for many years but haven't been able to come for a while. It was worth the wait and all that I remembered. The seafood stew is so creamy and acidic which brightens the freshness of the seafood, a perfect balance hard to describe and impossible to recreate, so far. The smoked fish dip with crispy crackers, chopped jalapeño and tomato is on point. The fish and rice bowl with an Asian flair was fresh and delicious. We had three baskets of bread because we just couldn't stop! Such at happy and satisfying meal. Thanks Square Grouper!! Georgia Sara

4,5 the food was amazing. The service was amazing. The taste and the food was really good Ambiance good. With the strips

Excellent food and service. Fresh seafood, great drinks! We come here every year! Busy place be ready to wait!

Still a fabulous place, even better than the last time I was here. The entire staff was spot on. Was served our dinner so quickly. The food was REALLY good: fish dip, grouper sandwich,black grouper plate and key lime pie. They pay close attention to minute details. Our server was so accommodating. Be back again soon.

Service was great. Restaurant was clean and had a very fun vibe. The menu had a great variety. We both ordered the Asian salad, one with seared tuna and one with grouper, good size servings. The dessert looked amazing but we were full. I would come back here every time I'm in the keys!

Good food and great service! We dine here quite often. Desserts are the best Highly recommend!

Wow wow wow! This place is a hidden gem. When you see if from outside you wouldn't expect it to be as incredible as it it but don't judge a boom by its cover. Incredible seafood! Super fresh, caught that morning. Great cocktail options as well as beer and wine. Ambiance is top notch. Tropical island vibes on a casual yet upscale level. Our server was so sweet! She made suggests based on our preferences and clearer explained each dish. This isn't your typical beachside restaurant. The cuisine is a fun twist on traditional seafood dishes. An ABSOLUTE must if you're in the area. ***make sure to read the menu story of the square grouper***

The fried conch appetizer here surpassed any of the other places I tried during my trip to the Keys. The sauce was so good that I saved it to dip my fries in!! One of our guests ordered the conch steak platter and it was equally delicious. The grouper sandwich was tasty and the Caesar salad was the bomb -- their homemade dressing is the best! Entree salads and other dishes ordered by our group were also a hit. Don't forget to share the salted caramel brownie for dessert. Plus they have some really clever t-shirts for sale!

Our meal was delicious we both had the Wahoo. Service was spot on. We had eaten here in the past so we knew there was a good chance of a wait. We arrived 15 minutes before the opening. There were 20 something people already there. But we got seated quickly. The server was great and the food came out quickly. One thing does need improvement, parking, or lack of parking but that's Keys for you. But go and enjoy some of the best food in Florida.

Service was weird. There were 4 of us. We all ordered different items. They were served one at a time over a 12 minute time frame. Management says this is the was they do it. One person was 1/2 done when the last. Strange! Food was just ok. Won't be back.

Beautiful restaurant. Excellent service. Yellowfin Snapper was absolutely delicious! Best fish we had in the Keys. And the carrot cake with mango ice cream was incredible.

Lunch with friends. Virtually no wait. Apps: flash fried conch was excellent (10 of 10). Fish spread decent (7.5). Entrees: blackened fish sandwich, a little small and not a lot spice but still very good (9.0). Mixed salad with grilled chicken was again excellent (9.5). Shaved ribeye panini with grilled red onions and bbq sauce (10). Service read our table, knowing we were not a big hurry perfectly. No bad comments!

Food was amazing, service was great! My husband and I shared the grouper sandwich and tile fish sandwich. Both were delicious. Great cocktails too!