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First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery, Key West, FL
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery, Key West, FL
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery, Key West, FL
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery, Key West, FL
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery, Key West, FL

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery

4.4
4.4
1357 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
First Flight Island Restaurant and Brewery is located in the home of Pan Americans office, where the first American international flight ticket Key West- Havana, Cuba was bought on October 28th 1927. The restaurant features a beautiful garden dining area nestled under the canopies of 2 Strangler Figs, an inside dining room with Pan American memorabilia and an indoor- outdoor crash bar made from an airplane wing.This is also the birthplace of the Southernmost Brewery in the States where 3 flagship and seasonal beers are made by Brewmaster Andrew Koennecke. The restaurant menu focuses on locally sourced seafood, house brew braised dishes and fresh seasonal ingredients. The menu changes throughout the year by Executive Chef Ben Schneller who supplements tradition with an island twist.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Brewery, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Gastro Pub Dining Daily 11:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (305) 293-8484
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Schneller
  • Area
    Key West
  • Cross Street
    Caroline Street
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking on both Whitehead Street and the cross Street Caroline. Busiest parking times is right before sunset
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West offers a charming outdoor setting under beautiful trees, enhancing its "great atmosphere." Patrons praise the "excellent food" and attentive service, though some mention occasional delays. The historic ambiance and diverse menu make it a "must visit" spot, despite mixed experiences with certain dishes.
1,357 Reviews
  1. Michele

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, servers were attentive and friendly, ambiance was perfect. Such a great spot!

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  2. George

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice outdoor atmosphere. It was a quiet day, so the service was prompt. I always recommend reservations in Key West to avoid disappointment. Shared mixed salad, and we each had fish tacos as entrée. Tacos were very flavorful with fresh ingredients.

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  3. oleg

    Greater Boston

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambiance. Good food. Angel was an excellent waiter.

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  4. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for your great service and your food was outstanding . We will be back soon

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  5. Kathleen

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very quiet night, so there was no noise level to report. interesting history. nice ambiance. enjoyed happy hour drinks and appetizers. fish tacos were very good. had a nice time with family and friends

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  6. Michael

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely excellent place! 2/4 of the fish entrees were dry. 2 great! Tough town not to get seafood done correctly. But we will be back no matter what! Their Brews were very tasty and the rest of the food great. Service was impeccable. The whole place was amazing.

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  7. Debra

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & service for our Thanksgiving dinner in Key West!

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  8. Mary Kay

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sophia was a wonderful server! Friendly, smart and very knowledgeable and efficient.

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  9. Bette

    Key West

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was excellent, waiter was very attentive but it took a long time for food to be delivered

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  10. Lisa

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the courtyard dining in this historic restaurant. The food was very good. The bar area looked like a nice place for a drink.

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FAQs

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 293-8484.

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery is rated 4.4 stars by 1357 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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Google Map for First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery

301 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Caroline Street
  • Area
    Key West
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Gastro Pub Dining Daily 11:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Brewery, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking on both Whitehead Street and the cross Street Caroline. Busiest parking times is right before sunset
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Schneller
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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