Capt LuLu's Local Landings
Eats & Treats
Eating spots on the tiny Isle of Stock and just my favs in Key West. Trip Advisor is another good source to find and see ratings for all kinds of food, fun and beyond
Decent atmosphere all around and poolside of the Perry Hotel. Best values during Happy Hour which kicks in at 4 pm and last till 6 pm. Marina residents and their pets will typically slide over for a beverage. Otherwise pretty high on the speedy chart for food and drink.
Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill
7001 Shrimp RdDecent atmosphere all around and poolside of the Perry Hotel. Best values during Happy Hour which kicks in at 4 pm and last till 6 pm. Marina residents and their pets will typically slide over for a beverage. Otherwise pretty high on the speedy chart for food and drink.
Eclectic food and drinks offered in indoor/outdoor seating options. Broad bar selection with some upscale labels. Sunday Brunch spot. Interesting craft beers. Happy hour in bar from 6 - 8pm which offers small plates. Pricing is high compared to nearby competition. Your paying for the hotel convenience.
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Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar
7001 Shrimp RoadEclectic food and drinks offered in indoor/outdoor seating options. Broad bar selection with some upscale labels. Sunday Brunch spot. Interesting craft beers. Happy hour in bar from 6 - 8pm which offers small plates. Pricing is high compared to nearby competition. Your paying for the hotel convenience.
Yummy breakfast and desert options. Dine in back patio or take home. Great cuban coffee and specialty coffees without the Starbuck price. Way too good selections of bakery items; quiche, pastries, breads and AMAZING DESSERT SELECTIONS. Fair price for what you get.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Croissants de France de Stock Island
5620 MacDonald AveYummy breakfast and desert options. Dine in back patio or take home. Great cuban coffee and specialty coffees without the Starbuck price. Way too good selections of bakery items; quiche, pastries, breads and AMAZING DESSERT SELECTIONS. Fair price for what you get.
Italian style wood fired pizzeria and other fabulous fair including delectable local fish served with an italian twist. Full bar, busy place, nightly specials - get here early for dinner. Lunch served as well. You can find some good deals but it may take some practice.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roostica
5620 MacDonald AveItalian style wood fired pizzeria and other fabulous fair including delectable local fish served with an italian twist. Full bar, busy place, nightly specials - get here early for dinner. Lunch served as well. You can find some good deals but it may take some practice.
A Stock Island locals favorite - it got a bit too much notoriety for awhile but COVID19 allowed them to bring back the quality they had lost. Several fresh seafood dishes, burgers, chicken etc. Open air seating in waterfront area. Slightly dingy and very casual. Plastic dinner plates...smokers often at the full bar. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. I suggest walking the docks for some cool sights after your meal.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hogfish Bar & Grill
6810 Front StA Stock Island locals favorite - it got a bit too much notoriety for awhile but COVID19 allowed them to bring back the quality they had lost. Several fresh seafood dishes, burgers, chicken etc. Open air seating in waterfront area. Slightly dingy and very casual. Plastic dinner plates...smokers often at the full bar. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. I suggest walking the docks for some cool sights after your meal.
Locals cuban food stop with focus on fresh fish, rice, black beans. Better than average - occasionally awesome fish however I prefer the El Siboney steak dinner. Very tasty with lime and garlic and good value. Full bar. Easy walk from Stock Island Marina.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Siboney Restaurant Stock Island
5501 5th AveLocals cuban food stop with focus on fresh fish, rice, black beans. Better than average - occasionally awesome fish however I prefer the El Siboney steak dinner. Very tasty with lime and garlic and good value. Full bar. Easy walk from Stock Island Marina.
Located poolside at between The Piers at the Marina, The Barrel House was off to a good start but hasn’t recovered from COVID downtime. Prices are too high, hours are limited. Food is ran out from Perry Hotel. There is a full bar but I haven’t seen any happy hour or specials to bring folks in. So it’s it a bit on he pricey side but it is poolside.
The Barrel House
7011 Shrimp RdLocated poolside at between The Piers at the Marina, The Barrel House was off to a good start but hasn’t recovered from COVID downtime. Prices are too high, hours are limited. Food is ran out from Perry Hotel. There is a full bar but I haven’t seen any happy hour or specials to bring folks in. So it’s it a bit on he pricey side but it is poolside.
Great views and overall welcoming outdoor dining atmosphere at this waterfront location. Opened in early 2021 so may have an occasional kink but 1/2 price happy hour menu has been a hit for the 40+ group locals.
I find the food only average and even though I dig the view, find myself not wanting to eat there.
Stock Rock Cafe
5001 5th AvenueGreat views and overall welcoming outdoor dining atmosphere at this waterfront location. Opened in early 2021 so may have an occasional kink but 1/2 price happy hour menu has been a hit for the 40+ group locals.
I find the food only average and even though I dig the view, find myself not wanting to eat there.
Upscale casual with inside/outside dining options on the exclusive Sunset Key - only accessible by ferry from the Key West waterfront. A bit on the pricey side but in a delightful waterview setting and delicious food. It is a short sweet ferry ride over and free parking in the garage near Mallory Square is included. I reserve weeks in advance for a special dinner or days in advance for a great lunch getaway.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Latitudes
245 Front StUpscale casual with inside/outside dining options on the exclusive Sunset Key - only accessible by ferry from the Key West waterfront. A bit on the pricey side but in a delightful waterview setting and delicious food. It is a short sweet ferry ride over and free parking in the garage near Mallory Square is included. I reserve weeks in advance for a special dinner or days in advance for a great lunch getaway.
Atlantic Ocean views (inside/outside & outside bar dining with well presented and tasty food & drinks. Staff sometimes wants to appear stuffier than they are but don't let that ruffle your feathers - you can dress up or use your casual attire - C'mon, Its right next to Dog Beach :)
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Louie's Backyard
700 Waddell AveAtlantic Ocean views (inside/outside & outside bar dining with well presented and tasty food & drinks. Staff sometimes wants to appear stuffier than they are but don't let that ruffle your feathers - you can dress up or use your casual attire - C'mon, Its right next to Dog Beach :)
Shopping - I don't like shopping much...
Lots of fresh, light cottons and linens for men and women - yes, it feels soooo good! While your there you may as well begin the waterfront walk - it's the perfect day for a stroll.
Local Color
276 Margaret StLots of fresh, light cottons and linens for men and women - yes, it feels soooo good! While your there you may as well begin the waterfront walk - it's the perfect day for a stroll.
Good selection of groceries - probably the largest and most diverse on the island.
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Publix Super Market at Key Plaza Shopping Center
1112 Key PlazaGood selection of groceries - probably the largest and most diverse on the island.
Slightly closer to Stock Island, local all call this Publix store the "old Publix" - only because it was here before the Publix just up the road was added after Hurricane Wilma. What IS COOL about this store? They stock a tomn more of the unique and specialty foods. The general selection is smaller than the 'new Publix' so they have found a nice niche market and I so totally appreciate them!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Publix Super Market at Searstown Shopping Center
3316 N Roosevelt BlvdSlightly closer to Stock Island, local all call this Publix store the "old Publix" - only because it was here before the Publix just up the road was added after Hurricane Wilma. What IS COOL about this store? They stock a tomn more of the unique and specialty foods. The general selection is smaller than the 'new Publix' so they have found a nice niche market and I so totally appreciate them!
Entertainment & Activities
Thing to do while in Key West
Some cool treasures, gold bars and learn the story about the greatest treasure hunt in our nation.
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Museo Marítimo Mel Fisher
200 Greene StSome cool treasures, gold bars and learn the story about the greatest treasure hunt in our nation.
Biodome with 50 to 60 different species of live butterflies from around the world, 2 friendly flamingos and some sweet little birds
as well as some lovely flowers and intersting plants.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
1316 Duval StBiodome with 50 to 60 different species of live butterflies from around the world, 2 friendly flamingos and some sweet little birds
as well as some lovely flowers and intersting plants.
Water Activities
Located less than 2 miles from Stock Island Marina Village -They do a great guided Kayak trip up in Summerland 2X daily (they provide transport) and it takes you to a path less traveled on the water and away from the crowds. Great scenery, nice time on/in the water.
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Lazy Dog Adventures
5114 Overseas HwyLocated less than 2 miles from Stock Island Marina Village -They do a great guided Kayak trip up in Summerland 2X daily (they provide transport) and it takes you to a path less traveled on the water and away from the crowds. Great scenery, nice time on/in the water.
Located at Stok Island Marina Village - Enjoy a private luxury yacht experience, and roam the aqua-colored waters of the lower Florida Keys archipelago as far out to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Guests can indulge in a variety of water sports activities, interact with an array of marine life, or just bask in the glow of a sunset with Tortuga Sailing Adventures.
Tortuga Sailing Adventures - A Private Yacht Charter
7005 Shrimp RoadLocated at Stok Island Marina Village - Enjoy a private luxury yacht experience, and roam the aqua-colored waters of the lower Florida Keys archipelago as far out to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Guests can indulge in a variety of water sports activities, interact with an array of marine life, or just bask in the glow of a sunset with Tortuga Sailing Adventures.
Located at the Stock Island Village Marina - Nicely equipped Dive boat for the certified diver that is looking for a easy adventure with plenty of rewards.
Lost Reef Adventures
261 Margaret StLocated at the Stock Island Village Marina - Nicely equipped Dive boat for the certified diver that is looking for a easy adventure with plenty of rewards.
For the hunter & huntress: These guys get you to the fish: offshore, reef & wreck, swordfish, spearfishing and lobstering -
Far Out Fishing Charters
6000 Peninsular AveFor the hunter & huntress: These guys get you to the fish: offshore, reef & wreck, swordfish, spearfishing and lobstering -
Food scene
It’s a must do in KW at least once. It’s pricey but worth every penny for the entire experience. Your reservation time is actually the time you catch the ferry (Front street pier behind Margaritaville Resort.) The ferry is complementary and no reservation is required, your restaurant reservation is your ferry reservation. The restaurant is remarkable and the food was top notch. It’s a great night away from the obnoxiousness of Duval Street.
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Latitudes
245 Front StIt’s a must do in KW at least once. It’s pricey but worth every penny for the entire experience. Your reservation time is actually the time you catch the ferry (Front street pier behind Margaritaville Resort.) The ferry is complementary and no reservation is required, your restaurant reservation is your ferry reservation. The restaurant is remarkable and the food was top notch. It’s a great night away from the obnoxiousness of Duval Street.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Free shuttle/Rent bikes, scooters & golf carts
The hourly shuttle is free from the Perry Hotel front door, starting at 9:00 AM and takes you to the heart of the downtown waterfront (Front Street by A&B Lobster House) in the half hour ride. Pick up at Front St. is on the half hour up to 9:30 PM back to the hotel.
Bikes, scooters and golf carts can easily be rented too thru the concierge service located inside the Perry Hotel.
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Light clothing & Reef friendly Sunscreen is your friend
No heavy luggage - especially if your staying on a boat.
Wear light cottons, linens, and mariner's s shirts - so comfortable most months in Key West. Knit blends are and hot.
If your skin burns, Reef friendly sunscreen on exposed areas is a winner.
Flip flops or sandals without heals are great. Heels cause challenges due to uneven ground or sidewalk cracks. Heavy shoes, sneaker make your feet sweat too.
Swimsuits, rash guards, light rain jackets or ponchos.
Polarized sunglasses - if you want to see the sea :)