The Conch Shack

Stopped by The Conch Shack while exploring Duval Street with my dad after getting off our cruise — I had my heart set on trying conch while in Key West, and this spot seemed like a must-visit. The food was pretty good overall, and it’s a fun, casual place to grab a quick bite. That said, the conch fritters were a little dry for my taste, but still had decent flavor. It definitely hit the spot for a quick local seafood experience in a prime location. Glad I checked it out!

We have never had conch fritters before, but enjoyed the seasoning/flavoring. It did seem like mostly breading. We liked the spicy dipping sauce. They came out piping hot. Fries and smoothies were good. Atmosphere is fun.

A popular spot in a busy area, famous for its conch dishes. The staff is friendly and the food is tasty. Highly recommend trying the conch trio if you want a variety of conch dishes, and the lobster roll is also solid. Perfect for a casual seafood experience in Key West.

Had read this was a must stop when in the keys. It was okay. We tried the conch trio and some shrimp tacos. The ceviche did not taste like ceviche at all. It was okay. The conch fritters stole the show. These were good and cooked well. The fries were spot on as well. Glad we tried, but I there are so many options to choose from.

Best Conch fritter I've ever had. Frankly the only one I've ever had as well, but still good. The Lobster roll was supreme. Lovely little shack

Been Coming to this shop for years. Any and everytime I’m in the area I must go here. Nothings changed service taste price all worth it. And beer is super cold

The best conch place in key west. Great sauces, nice food, great chips. Definitely a recommendation.

A must stop if you're in the Keys. The food was delicious and was made fresh right on the spot. The ladies were super friendly and it was a good spot to people watch while you grab a quick bit. 10/10!

Nice spot on Duval about 1/2 block east of Front St. which serves a variety of items that should satisfy a snack type hunger. My wife & I split a Conch Ceviche & Mahi Bites. The ceviche is very good and has a nice bite & spice to it (not hot). The mahi bites are cubed pieces of Mahi in a light batter and served in a paper boat with cocktail or tartare sauce. It took about 5 months to get both items and the folks who served us were very nice and friendly. The place has about 7 chairs if you wish to sit or about another 7 standing spots. You can hear the music from Captain Tony's if you choose to sit by parking lot area with a tree that provides a nice amount of shade.

This place was recommended by the captain of a boating excursion. We tried the conch fritters and fried conch with fries. The conch fritters were a bit dense without much conch. I thought the fried conch was pretty good, but my friends said it was too chewy. I agree that it was chewy, but I have never eaten fried conch before so I had no expectations. The fries were soggy and terrible. I'd skip this place if I were to come back to KW.

Cold beer, good food. Service was excellent. Very polite server. Darn good menu. Walk up order at window and enjoy.

Simple grilled up foods here. This shop is located at the far end of Duval Street near Mallory Square. Tequenos $8, chicken tenders and fries $13, fish sandwich $13 and lobster rolls $23. Cold bottled water was $2.15 each and well worth it due to the extreme heat here.

I was very excited to try their conch fritters. I'm honestly not impressed. The conch pieces were hard and chewy. There wasn't much flavor. I wanted to try their lobster roll but I decided not to. The menu has a nice a selection of food options including burger and hot dogs. It was quick and service was alright.

My husband and I like to try new-to-us foods when we travel. We stumbled upon The Conch Shack during a recent short trip to Key West, and had to try their conch fritters. Widely consumed in the Bahamas and southern Florida, minced conch (shellfish) are traditionally mixed into a seasoned batter made of cornmeal, chopped vegetables (onions, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño peppers), lemon juice, tomato paste, and seasonings (creole seasoning, black pepper). After being formed into bite-sized balls and deep-fried, the fritters are served with a dipping sauce. In the case of this restaurant, it's a tangy key lime aioli dipping sauce. We ordered a 6-piece order "snack" to share ($10, Feb 2024) from the walk-up counter. Staff we're friendly, and the fritters were served hot from the oil and the accompanying beer was cold. The fritters and dipping sauce were both tasty. We ate this at the small outdoor long table, while listening to the sounds (no visuals) of live music from a neighboring establishment. The table is tucked into a side alley; it's not on the main road. A stray rooster wandered nearby. There are no restrooms; indoor seating is not available). Our ratings. Food taste: 5/5. Value: 4/5. Staff: 5/5. Location: 5/5 (on pedestrian-friendly and busy Duval Street). Ambiance/seating: 2/5.

The food from this stand was grossly overcooked. We almost cracked our teeth on the conch fritters. The dipping sauce (key lime aioli) was good, but not enough to mask the flavor. It took a very long time to get our food. They "made them fresh" but they were barely edible.

What a hidden gem on Duval! Absolutely delicious and chewy - the best part is that it is the most reasonably priced. It comes with a key lime aïoli, which I find unique

Quick pit stop at the conch shack before we hit the road and it did not disappoint! I ordered the lobster roll and the conch fritters. The roll was stuffed/had plenty of meat and the fritters were light and tasty.

Great service and food! Must hit while walking around. Stop by and get some.nice service

Fried goodness in conch form you sooo know I'm all over that! So this was basically a little hole in the wall spot that had just what we were searching for right as we walked by so we got it! Our conch was very tasty totally yummy and just hit the fried spot very much so my favorite of the two sauces tasted like a spicy thousand island and it really went well with them as the batter was yummy and the conch nice and chewy definitely making for an awesome treat! Overall yummy conch and a chill spot to stop while your on your adventure so definitely give it a shot as it was quite yummy and they were very quick!

Here for the conch fritters, mozz sticks, and drinks. Stop here on your walk around. So much on the go local favorites

A 3.5 for The Conch Shack, which is literally a shack located on the bustling Duval St. in Key West. According to the owner, as of Saturday 8/12/23, they would've been here for 14 years. If you haven't tried conch fritters (sounds like konk) it's a shelled seafood dipped in batter and deep fried, and usually served with a spicy sauce. We ordered a dozen conch fritters and a fish sandwich. These fritters were better than other places we tried, but be warned, it's mostly breaded batter. Still, makes for a good snack while in the Keys. 4/5. We also got a fried fish sandwich. The bun it came on was perfect. But the fish itself was bland and it looked like they were a few small pieces of fish stacked on top of each other instead of one filet. 2/5. The food was prepared quickly and stayed hot and crispy in the bag even after about 15 minutes. There are only 4 counter seats to eat at the front and a few more in the back. Menu is posted outside for anyone to see. I view this as a novelty place since The Keys are known for conch, but wouldn't come back in a hurry since there are many other places that also claim to have very good conch.

The place is called the Conch Shack and it is a little shack. There is limited seating so you may need to plan to take your food to go. If you like Beer then you can get a can of beer here for only $5 to go with your food. I think my the hand cut fries are best thing. The seafood platter was great. The seafood was perfectly fried. With fried food I always worry about it being over cooked but that was not the case here. The fried conch was also was very good too. I would call the ambience here as rustic.

Delicious lobster rolls and conch fritters! Delicate lobster meat on a toasted bun. We definitely will be back!

Conch is a big deal down in the keys and I would recommend giving this place a try! This is a tiny little spot over on Duval Street! There are a few seats around the shack and it feels very much like a diner since you can see them prepare your order! The staff here were very friendly! They took my order and chatted with me while it was cooking. After I received my hot a fresh trio, they continued to ask if I needed anything and how it was tasting! The food: I love ceviche, so I wish you got a larger order but it was still tasty! The fried conch was my least favorite, only because of the texture it is chewy and hard to eat. The sauces were delicious with these tho! The conch fitters were tasty but definitely more breading than conch. Overall, if you are looking for a snack or a meal option, come say hello to these friendly people and enjoy some fresh conch!

Service was ok. The hostess seemed upset when we asked if we could have a larger table or just push two tables together to accommodate 6 of us. It was well afternoon and they weren't crowded. I waitress was great and informed us of the Fresh Catch Specials. I had Crab cakes that were deliciously made with fresh crab meat. Everyone enjoyed their meals and drinks. Located near the waterfront the vibe was a great place to end our Key West visit

When in Key West you have to have conch fritters and these were perfect. Its literally a shack right on duval street. Which makes it the perfect place to quickly grab a little bite before you head to the next bar. The conch fritters are orders of 3, 6 or 12 and they come with either a key lime aioli or spicy pink sauce. We got both and they were both delicious but I slightly preferred the key lime aioli. The conch fritters were fried to a perfection. Nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and they were not oily at all. They were seasoned well and satisfied my conch fritter craving. I'll definitely hit up the conch shack the next time I'm in Key West and you should too!

We had the cracked conch & fries and the seafood sample platter. The cracked conch was the best. It was slices of conch fried just right. The conch was not chewing and tender. The seafood platter was great as well. The fried fish was juicy inside. My least favorite is the conch fritter. I could barely taste the conch. It just tasted like eating fried dough with a more bread like texture.

My boss recommended this place and I have to say, we were disappointed in the conch fritters. I didn't taste or see any conch. It was like eating a hush puppy. Shrimp was decent, fish was ok, fries also ok. Im not a big fan of deep fried foods because it doesn't sit right with my tummy. Gotta be mindful of that gut health you know. The sampler for two people and we still didn't finish it. But on the upside, had a gecko try to steal some food and I like the chickens roaming around the streets.

Quite simply, conch fritters done right! This little shack near the North end of Duval Street has the formula down pat...perfectly fried and crispy conch fritters, plump and dense filled with chewable chunks of conch served with a key lime mustard dipping sauce that complimented the dish perfectly. The dipping sauce was definitely the most unique version we'd experienced anywhere, but the combo of the acidity of the key limes paired with the "bite" of the mustard made for a great taste. Add a cheapo PBR tall boy can and you are in business!!! Next time we'll try some of their other dishes as well, especially if looking for a quick meal on the go.

Great conch salad (portions could be larger!) Simple outdoor atmosphere. Excellent service!

I visited this restaurant 2024 New Year Day. This is at 115 Duval St, Key West, FL. It was very nice sunny day so the lunch at the outside stand was very good. But the space is very limited. If all are occupied, you may need to go to Mallory square. There is no restroom so you need to go to Mallory square for public restroom. Food was also very good. My family all ordered Cracked Conch & Fries - $19. They all loved it. I ordered cheese burger and local beer. This combination was great. The staff are also very nice. I paid by credit card and asked how to pay the tip. She said it includes in the total price. It was good because I didn't need to think about how much tip. This is very nice place for visitors to have light lunch with beer!

A must go to if you are in Key West on Duval Street. We were a little sad the place we were told to try conch fritters by Mallory Square was closed, but I am not sure anything could have been better. It did take couple minutes for the order to be ready but they were making them fresh. The dipping sauce was wonderful...maybe made the whole meal! We did not stay there to eat...couple high chairs and a small table... we walked the street eating them and it was wonderful!

If you are not familiar with the area and you blink, you will miss this place. Most of the bars and snack shacks are really tiny so put it in your gps. Really great snacks and drinks. Wonderful place to people watch too. Grab a drink, conk fritters and sit back and enjoy key west. The people next to us got a sample platter that looked pretty epic also.

finally had a minute to stop by and order the fish and chips. I received five dolphin fingers over a basket of greasy homemade fries. I'm not dinging you on STARZ just commenting communicating

We ate here earlier today .... then we walked around and did some shopping. When we walked back by it was a different crew so we decided to try again and see if it was really that good :).....yesss it was 100

While in Key West I wanted to try Conch Fitters. The spot I was looking for was a food truck that wasn't in their usual spot I'd been told I'd find them. I looked up this place instead. They are a small street side vendor and I wasn't expecting much. With this being the first time I'd tried Conch fritters I must say I wasn't impressed. They were good quality and tasted okay but I just didn't see the attraction.

Little walk up "shack" with extremely yummy con fritters. Of course it's touristed that's the point. It has cute little sitting area to the side of it or you can share your fritters with the local chickens. Nice place to rest after walking.

Decent fritters but if these are the best Key West has to offer then I suggest sticking to fritters in the bahamas. Overly bready, minimal conch, over fried. Flavor was decent I suppose but not worth stopping for not worth trying.

Go here for the lobster rolls! It looks like a tiny hole in the wall, but the food is absolutely amazing. The chef who I believe is the owner also is a lot of fun. Never been disappointed at this adorable teeny place to grab a great bite.

How in the world do you name your place, "The Conch Shack", set up on Duval Street in Key West, FL better known as "Conch Nation" and serve up this garbage and call it Conch Fritters. It was hot; it was fresh; and it was just a dough ball. Maybe they sprayed Conch water into the batter or added some conch dust in the mix. This was more than disappointing; this was a travesty. Apparently, they serve these fried dough balls to drunks and call them conch fritters. Shame on you! Shame, shame, shame!

There are a lot of places to get fritters in KW, but for the best tasting you have to get them from the streets and not a sit down restaurant. The Conch Shack scoops the batter up and drops them in the oil right there as you order so you know they are not sitting under a heat lamp all day. The proportions of meat to batter is the difference between a true conch fritter and a hush puppy. You have the choice between regular and spicy and there's a difference so choose what your taste buds can handle. So when you walk down Duval and see the lil shack stop and get some true conch fritters.

Super cute conch shack with freshly fried to order conch fritters. Our order came with the key lime aioli and a spicy pink sauce that had a little tart kick to it. The fritters were cooked perfectly and we could see and taste the bits of conch in each bite. Great place to grab a quick snack!

Don't miss this when you're walking down Duval looking for a quick bite. The lobster roll is served with a Texas toast style bun. We also had the conch fritters which essentially tastes like hush puppies. But they were large and delicious! Order both the spicy in the lime sauce. You can't miss the sauces!

Visiting Key West for the first time and wanted to try conch. The conch fritters were terrible - barely any conch in the fritters. If you like breaded flour, you'll like this tasteless fried dough. You're better off going somewhere and try the fritters at an actual restaurant. Hate to be so real but tourist TRAP!

The lobster roll at the conch shack is my favorite lobster roll I've ever had! Great conch fritters too.

Staff is polite it's like a food truck that doesn't move. The food is good too! The fritters aren't hard and dried out and everything is seasoned and not bland.

The lobster rolls are AMAZING. I ate my first conch fritter; can't describe the taste but what I tasted was good . My husband loved his burger. He said it had the old school style he enjoys. The man who we assume is the owner was pleasant. We highly recommend eating here

We stopped here because of a review on Tic Toc and I was a little skeptical. No need to be skeptical at all!! We ordered conch fritters, their specialty, and lobster rolls. Everything lived up to the hype! It was so good we even went back for lunch the next day! It does not get better than that!

This place is amazing! The conch fritters were amazing and it was very cool to see them make it through the window. They got the food to us almost immediately and the employees were very nice! There was no indoor seating but the outdoor seating was cool because there were a lot of chickens!

The black owner was very friendly and truly engages with his customer. Although this is more like a small food stand than a restaurant I felt so much better sitting on one of those barstools chatting with the owner and snacking on my Conch Fritters. This was my first time trying conch fritters so I have no idea if other places are better or not. But overall a great experience, a good price, and nice service.

I was there two weeks. I bought conch. IT WAS TERRIBLE!!!! It tasted like rubber. Apparently it had been sitting a long time.They refused to refund my money/ Advise: Don't waste your time and money at the Conk Shack. RIP OFFS!

Overall: Beat conch fritters in the area Ambience: Street food, Don't expect restrooms and an ambience. Crowd is looking for a good time with spiked drinks and snacks to go along. Food: We also tried their ceviche and it was so delicious. Conch fritters are amazing though! You get to pick a sauce. Their hot dog looks great but is too expensive for a dog. Drinks: We had their margarita and it was strong. I would recommend. Service: Cash only. Guy at the window is a bit of an ass but the girl is nice. It's ok, they are working under the sun with no AC, every day, dealing with tourists. It's not exactly easy!

Seeking conch can be a challenging task. My son and I were up for it and decided to try two of their highly acclaimed offerings - one The Best Ever Conch Fritters and the Danger Dog. All Conch Fritters I have had and I've eaten a lot seem to be hush puppies with maybe a hint of conch and usually they are burned during frying. Well the Conch Shack's fritters were golden brown with jalapeño and conch. They serve with two dipping sauce - key lime aioli and a spicy sauce. I will give the fritters 3/5 because as Christopher Walken says "I have got to have more cow bell" and their fritters need more Conch please. The Danger Dog was plump and tasty and is an exception to my hot dog rule because they use a unique Texas toast approach with the dog nestled in with the onions sauerkraut and pickled jalapeños (and I added the mandatory ketchup and mustard) and because the dog was so plump I give it a pass on the normal Bishop requirement "to extend beyond the bun" - we washed them down with a PBR. Overall a solid 4.

SO GOOD!!! We asked a local where did he go for conch. He did not lead us wrong. The people were so kind and friendly. The conch was fresh and tender. Of course I had to try a piece while the chef was making the conch salad. Delicious!!!

Great late night fritters, really hit the spot after watching the Mike Veal Band play at the Hog's Breath

Super friendly service and great tasting food! Recommend to anyone who is looking to try conch.

Really good street food. The conch fritters were tasty and lobster bun absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend.