Waterfront Restaurants in Key West

The best waterfront restaurants in Key West and Stock Island — from Historic Seaport dockside dining to authentic marina restaurants on Stock Island's working waterfront.

Key West and Stock Island are surrounded by working harbors, shrimp boats, and old docks where the fishing fleet still ties up. Some of the best waterfront restaurants sit right on these docks, where you can watch charter boats return with the day's catch while enjoying fresh seafood and cold drinks.

From the bustling Historic Seaport to the authentic marina village on Stock Island, these are the restaurants where the views are as good as the food.

Quick Picks

• A&B Lobster House (Steakhouse / Seafood) — Best for Upscale sunset dining: Elegant waterfront dining at the Historic Seaport with stunning sunset views and premium steaks and lobster.
• Hogfish Bar & Grill (Local Seafood) — Best for Authentic dockside Keys experience: One of the most authentic waterfront restaurants in the Keys, located at a working marina surrounded by commercial fishing boats on Stock Island.
• Louie's Backyard (Fine Dining Seafood) — Best for Romantic oceanfront dining: A Key West institution with an oceanfront patio that's perfect for special occasions and sunset cocktails.

Historic Seaport Waterfront

• A&B Lobster House — Steakhouse / Seafood in Historic Seaport: Sunset dinner, upscale waterfront dining.
• Half Shell Raw Bar — Raw Bar / Seafood in Historic Seaport: Casual seafood and harbor views.
• Schooner Wharf Bar — Bar Food / Seafood in Historic Seaport: Live music and dockside atmosphere.
• Conch Republic Seafood Company — Local Seafood in Historic Seaport: Dockside lunch with a view.

Atlantic Waterfront

• Louie's Backyard — Fine Dining Seafood in Atlantic Oceanfront: Romantic oceanfront dining.
• Salute! On The Beach — Italian / Seafood in Higgs Beach: Beachfront lunch with toes in the sand.

Stock Island Dock Restaurants

• Hogfish Bar & Grill — Local Seafood in Safe Harbor Marina, Stock Island: One of the most authentic waterfront restaurants in the Keys. Located at a working marina surrounded by commercial fishing boats.
• Roostica Dockside — Italian / Pizza in Stock Island Marina Village: Casual marina dinner with wood-fired pizza.
• The Docks Restaurant + Raw Bar — Seafood / Raw Bar in Stock Island Marina Village: Sunset marina views.
• Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar — American / Seafood in Safe Harbor Marina: Upscale dining at the Perry Hotel.
• Salty Oyster Dockside Bar — Dockside Casual in Safe Harbor Marina: Relaxed dockside drinks and oysters.

Local Tip

Stock Island is where many commercial fishing boats dock, which means some of the freshest seafood in the Keys lands just steps from these kitchens.

Suggested Dockside Itinerary

1. 12:00 pm — Lunch at Hogfish Bar & Grill
2. 5:00 pm — Sunset drinks at Perry Hotel docks
3. 7:30 pm — Dinner at The Docks Raw Bar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best waterfront restaurants in Key West?

Top waterfront dining includes A&B Lobster House and Half Shell Raw Bar at the Historic Seaport, Louie's Backyard on the Atlantic, and Hogfish Bar & Grill on Stock Island.

Are there waterfront restaurants on Stock Island?

Yes! Stock Island Marina Village has several excellent waterfront restaurants including Hogfish Bar & Grill, The Docks Restaurant + Raw Bar, Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar, and Salty Oyster Dockside Bar.

Which Key West restaurant has the best sunset views?

A&B Lobster House and Schooner Wharf Bar at the Historic Seaport are famous for sunset views. On Stock Island, The Docks Restaurant offers stunning marina sunset views.