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A&B Lobster House
A&B Lobster House

A&B Lobster House Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://aandblobsterhouse.com
  • Email: info@aandblobsterhouse.com
  • Phone: (305) 294-5880
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Everyday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood, American
  • Executive Chef: Philip Heimer
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area (patio only), View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Simonton St
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Free parking is available to all guests of The A&B Lobster House. Parking is located directly behind the restaurant where Front Street meets the Gulf.
A word from A&B Lobster House
Enjoy the freshest seafood on the island delivered directly from our own fish market. As our name implies, we specialize in lobster, both from Maine and Florida, prepared with a delicate fusion of the classic and contemporary styles of our talented chefs. We are also renowned for our steaks, always… prime choice. Dine outside on the wrap-around balcony or inside our timeless dining room, while our knowledgeable and attentive staff anticipates your every need and helps to make your experience unforgettable. Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
  • Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
Diner Reviews
  • "On KW for a week, tried several places, this was head and shoulders above the rest. Great service and a beautiful harbor view, even on a rainy evening, this is the place to go if you want to remember a special dining experience on your vacation. Try the Bananas Foster for dessert."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Just the (2) of us after our ceremony on the beach. Requested a more quiet intimate location but very busy. Food was good . Just seemed chaiotic but in good location on the marina"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "EAT ON SECOND FLOOR IF U WANT A CLASSY SETTING. MAKE A RESERVATION. SERVER WAS GOOD BUT WHEN A TABLE OF 7-8 SHOWED UP HE FORGOT ABOUT US. NEED FOR STAFF?"
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "A&B is certainly at the top of the list for incredible food and ambiance. We've been coming to Key West for 10 years now and have dinner here at least 2-3 times with each visit. The service is always exceptional and the views of the marina at sunset are wonderful. Whether seafood or steak, everything is fresh and delicious. Don't forget to try a couple desserts, they are amazing."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Outstanding waterfront dining. Personalized service / attention to detail. Seafood was superb especially the Yellowtail Snapper. Be sure to obtain early reservations for the sunset views. Management stopped at the table to inquire about our experience and assure that any requests were handled in an efficient manner. Will dine again on any return trip to Key West."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "Food was Cold. Portions were almost nonexistent. Extremely over priced. Will never go back"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Excellent Food. Outdoor seating overlooking the harbor and wharf."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We were so disappointed. We knew it was going to be expensive, but my husband wanted lobster. We ordered the lobster escargot for starters, which was good. So, you would think the rest of the meal would follow suit. I ordered a filet, which was tender but funny tecture. Vegetables were cold and potato was not to my liking at all. My husband's lobster was tough and over cooked. They explained that is the texture of Florida lobster. I can't agree as we have had lobster and it's not that tough. Sorry, A&B, can't go back."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "We have been going here for years. the food is always great at the service matches it. Sitting outside you get a wonderful view of the marina. Highly recommend A&B."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "The service and good was top of the line! We had seafood, lobster and mussels, and it was so good! Great service, and they where very helpful and nice."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Our first restaurant for dinner on the first night on the island. Hog fish delicious!"
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Not our type of scene, but the food was decent enough and the service passable. Large restaurant that churns people in and out very quickly. Very touristy, not recommended if you are looking for a quiet dinner with a view."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "All was as it should be. Great Caesar, good service, seated as soon as we arrived for our open table reservation. Both of us had lobster. Well done overall experience."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Great service from Dean. Delicious lobster and clam chowder! Wonderful martini and a great lounge to wait in with couches."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Our waitress Kristina, came to the table and basically from the first word was very short and uninviting. Needless to say we managed to order and noticed as we waited for our food her interaction with other couples she was waiting on was completely different then how we were being served. Our food arrived very quickly and was very good, our waitress however wouldn't of now if there was a problem since she didn't return until one of the bus boys had taken our plates and boxed up what we could not finish. Now the only way I found out her name was from my check since she never welcomed us or introduced herself to my table, I still left her a 20% tip even though she clearly did not care to serve my partner and myself."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "This restaurant was recommended when we checked into our hotel. While it was a good meal in a great spot (we sat outside overlooking the boats), it was way too expensive!"
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "Wonderful food from beginning to end! The tuna was an absolute dream! My only complaint would be that our server, older blonde headed lady, was a bit on the snooty side. We had clam chowder for example and wanted crackers and she was appalled by that. She took forever doing things for you also. Hope it was just a bad night for her or something because we would definitely not want her again."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Very lively place. I wouldn't really call it fine dinning but the food was very good and great wine list. We ate on the deck for dinner. It got a bit windy but they zipped up the plastic walls when requested.We had fish dishes since we were in Key West. Enjoyed it."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Service and good were excellent. View was spectacular. The open table site says there is free parking which is partially true. There are only a few parking spots reserved for the restaurant in the private lot adjacent to the restaurant. We had an early reservation so we were able to get one. They take a 10 dollar deposit and give you two hours. If returning within two hours, you show your receipt and they give you back the 10 bucks. If later than two hours, they keep it. The lot is normally 20 dollars. Not a big deal since we were able to get a spot in the lot."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We did not expect to have such a lovely time. The cocktails were top notch, seafood fresh and well prepared, wine selection was good, and service was impeccable. Highly recommend this restaurant. Only wish we had gotten there before sundown to enjoy the view."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "A and B Lobster house is an excellent restaurant to put on your list of places to eat at. We enjoyed delicious food, correct portions. The view from the porch was nice."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "beautiful setting outside dining perfect with the boats. Our waitress was fabulous and great food, especially the bread."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "My wife and I had dinner at this place, located at the second floor with a view on the marina. The space between table outside is really good. The meal menu as well as the wine liste are complete. The service and the food were perfect for this occasion. The ratio quality / price is very good."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "We returned to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The tuna tataki melted in my mouth - best ever. My husband enjoyed his crab and artichoke gratin. Our dinners of grouper Oscar and bouilliabaise were also memorable - delicious. Our server Steve was helpful and appropriately attentive. We had mentioned that we were celebrating our 25th on our initial reservation. No one said anything until the key lime pie with a sprinkler and Belgian chocolates arrived. We felt very special. On the way out almost every staff member wished us a happy anniversary. Very nice touch. All around wonderful evening. Thank you."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "nice environment, food ok, steak was tough mussels were good."
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "Four of us had dinner there this past Sun. evening and everything was simply divine - from the lobster tails, salads, snapper, wine, warm bread, and delicious key lime pie. Our server was wonderful, as well -- thank you for a wonderful dining experience!"
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Seafood is excellent and portions are large. We liked it enough to go back a 2nd time the week we were there."
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "Went for husbands 50th birthday. Wonderful service and amazing food!"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "If your traveling to Key West, this is the place to experience quality dining with outstanding service. Their menu covers a wide array of superb dishes. The clam chowder is one of a kind. They also feature local fish specials that you would not find in the up north."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Lobster was outstanding as was the service. Overall great experience!"
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "The Lobster Thermador tasted like some old left overs. The Bananas Foster was very poor also. The wine was good! The place was recommended to us but it was a let down. There are many better Key West establishments."
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "We very much enjoyed our experience at A&B Lobster House. Josh, our server, was attentive but not overly so. The view over the harbor was nice and the food was the best we had while in Key West! Would definitely recommend A&B to anyone who is looking for a great dining experience in Key West!!"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "So sad that this steak and lobster house has declined! Frozen "live Maine lobster!" Very poor and markedly overpriced wine list. Steak a "5." Very very sad to have such A lousy meal."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Requested deck seating and had a lovely view of the marine harbor. Food was delicious. Waitress was knowledgable and friendly. I had the scallops for an appetizer and the Hog fish special. Good sized portions. My husband had escargot which he did not stop raving about. Overall a lovely night out. Great date night!"
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Great bar area as you wait. Fine dining at its best."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "My wife and I asked one of the local Key West residents where to get some great seafood, A&B Lobster House was the first place mentioned. We tried it and were pleasantly surprised. We even went back the next evening. The stone crab was amazing, the Florida lobster was broiled perfect and our wait team was impeccable. A definite must if in Key West."
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "Very enjoyable spot to eat either outdoor or indoor. Lively bar. Not good for scenic view of setting sun. Overall we had a vey enjoyable meal with the highlight of stone crab claws."
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "First they seemed to not realize our reservation existed. Then service was very slow. The food was presented well, but the steak was over cooked (ordered medium and got well done). Years ago I had a great meal here. This time, not so much."
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "The food was great but the service slow. The restaurant was very busy and I'm sure that is why it seemed like it took forever to get our meals. Our table had a wonderful view of a marina. Our party of four adults ordered seafood and it was very fresh and delicious. I would return for another visit."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "My wife and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary at A&B Lobster. Everything about the experience was first class. Our food was so good. We started with a drinks and a shrimp cocktail appetizer, and both were very good. We ordered two dinners, scallops and surf & turf, and then split them. Waitress did excellent job accommodating our meals. Brought us additional plates and set the dinners on table so we could help ourselves. The service was very professional and the food was so good. At the end we split a dessert, which was banana foster. It was the perfect finish. And compared to other dinning experiences in Florida with similar food, the food was definitely better and the price was less. Thank You A&B!"
    Dined on 12/18/2013
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