A&B Lobster House

Name: A&B Lobster House
Address: 700 Front Street, Key West, FL, United States, 33040
Telephone: (305) 294-5880
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4258 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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Enjoy the freshest seafood on the island delivered daily. 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, Certified Prime Angus Beef and Wagyu Beef.

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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Lounge
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 294-5880
Website
http://aandblobsterhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
A&B Lobster House party planners can make your special event a night to remember! From small intimate dinners to large, private parties, A&B delivers a truly memorable dining experience. Feel free to email or call the number above to check on availability and options for your event.
Private party contact
ablobsterparty@gmail.com: (305) 294-4902

Location
700 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040
Neighborhood
Key West
Cross street
Simonton St
Parking details
Gated Lot adjacent to restaurant
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Maine Lobster & Escargot$24.00
Cremini Mushrooms ~ Garlic & Clam-Cream Truffle ~ Puff Pastry
Oysters Rockefeller$20.00
Grana Padano ~ Pernod ~ Spinach ~ Applewood Bacon ~ Hollandaise Sauce
Key West Pink Shrimp$21.00
Onion ~ Tomato ~ Sambuca & Vermouth Cream Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail "Martini"$19.00
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp ~ Berlin's Cocktail Sauce ~ Horseradish
Tuna Tataki*$21.00
Yellow Fin Tuna ~ Edamame Carrot Salad ~ Soy Glaze ~ Wasabi Aioli ~ Radish Watermelon
Beef Carpaccio*$24.00
Certified Prime Black Angus Beef. Grana Padano ~ Truffle Oil ~ Arugula Greens ~ Rye Crostini ~ Hen of the Woods, Cremini & Beech Mushrooms

Soups & Salads

A&B Lobster Bisque$16.00
Maine Lobster Medallions ~ Cognac
The "BLT" Iceberg Wedge$14.00
Pancetta ~ Bleu Cheese Dressing ~ Tomatoes ~ Red Onion ~ Radishes
Roasted Pear$15.00
Mixed House Greens ~ Gorgonzola Blue Cheese ~ Toasted Almonds ~ Candied Bacon ~ White Balsamic Reduction
New England Clam Chowder$14.00
Clams ~ Celery ~ Potatoes ~ Bacon ~ Cream
Berlin's Classic Caesar$15.00
Hearts of Romaine ~ Caesar Dressing ~ Mediterranean Anchovies ~ Crispy Asiago Coronet
Roasted Beet$17.00
Mixed House Greens ~ Burrata ~ Heirloom Beets ~ Balsamic Reduction ~ Candied Pecans

Lobster

Caribbean Lobster "Oscar"$59.00
Crab "Imperial" ~ Coconut Pecan Rice ~ Asparagus ~ Hollandaise
2 Lb Maine Lobster
Broccolini ~ Herb Roasted Fingerling ~ Potatoes ~ Drawn Butter
- Market Price
Caribbean Lobster Tail$56.00
"Butter Poached" ~ Candied Bacon ~ Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Green Beans ~ Lobster Beurre Blanc
Caribbean Lobster "Thermidor"$52.00
Cremini Mushrooms ~ Sherry-Lobster Cream ~ Truffle ~ Leek Mashed Potato ~ Green Beans
Colossal Caribbean Lobster Tail$89.00
Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Asparagus ~ Drawn Butter
Caribbean Lobster Risotto$51.00
Cremini Mushrooms ~ Truffle ~ Tomato ~ Grana Padano

Fresh Fish & Seafood

1lb Alaskan King Crab
Broccolini ~ Fingerling Potatoes ~ Drawn Butter
- Market Price
Yellowtail Snapper "Meuniere"$41.00
Fingerling Potatoes ~ Green Beans ~ Lemon Capers ~ Cherry Tomatoes
Crab Cakes$46.00
Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Broccolini ~ Pickled Asparagus Tartar Sauce
Grouper "Oscar"$52.00
Crabmeat ~ Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Asparagus ~ Hollandaise
Royal Red Shrimp Fettuccini$39.00
Broccolini ~ Tomatoes ~ Lemon & Basil ~ Clam-Cream ~ Grana Padano
Royal Red Shrimp & Scallops$51.00
Charred Tomato ~ Pearl Couscous ~ Broccolini ~ Grain Mustard Crème
Tuna Steak*$44.00
Pink Pepper ~ Semi-Dried Tomatoes ~ Key Lime & Garlic Butter ~ Broccolini ~ Leek Mashed Potatoes

Land

Grilled Filet Mignon*$66.00
Certified Black Angus Beef. Gorgonzola Potato Gratin ~ Asparagus ~ Glace de Veau & Béarnaise Sauce
Berlin's Surf N Turf*$97.00
Certified Black Angus Beef. Filet & Caribbean Lobster Tail ~ Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Asparagus ~ Glace de Veau ~ Béarnaise
Strip Steak "Au Poivre"*$85.00
Certified Prime Black Angus Beef. Gorgonzola Potato Gratin ~ Asparagus ~ Green Peppercorns ~ Au Poivre Sauce
Australian Wagyu Ribeye*$136.00
Jack's Creek Award Winning Beef. Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Asparagus

Sides & Sauces

Additional Bread Service$3.00
Steamed Asparagus$8.00
Steamed Green Beans$6.00
Steamed Broccolini$6.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$7.00
Gorgonzola Potato Gratin$7.00
Coconut Pecan Rice$6.00
Leek Mashed Potato$6.00
Mushroom Risotto$14.00
Glace de Veau$3.00
Au-Poivre$3.00
Lobster Beure Blanc$2.00
Bearnaise$2.00
Hollandaise$2.00

What 4,258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Key West / Florida Keys
Seafood
Key West / Florida Keys
Most Booked
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Seafood
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Most Booked

4,258 Reviews

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MAEd
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal and lovely service
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food was delicious! Was hoping for a table overlooking the boats, however the whole deck was reserved for a party. We always request Steven because he is awesome, sadly it was his day off :-)
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Brenkku
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
An excellent place. Our waiter Stephen was a true gem. The winelist was impressive and the overall menu was really nice. Strong rexommendation.
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Frank
Las Vegas
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and Service were top notch. MICHEAL, our waiter was exceptionally good. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Janet
Baltimore
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food5service2ambience1
The food was amazing. The server ignored us for 15 minutes, brought the wrong drinks TWICE and leaned on our table with both hands every time he came to the table. But the worst part was the noise. Like happy hour in a college town after a football game. We literally could not hear each other at our table. Absolutely ruined what was otherwise an excellent meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just great service, great bartendr, good time and very good food!
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MonicaP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment we sat down, the service was absolutely outstanding. Sean was our waiter and went above and beyond. To the point where he offered to remove the lobster shell from our plate to make space. He was attentive and happy to be there. We started with the oysters Rockefeller and lobster bisque which were both delicious. For entrees we had the colossal lobster and lobster risotto. Both were fresh and did not disappoint. If you’re in key west, give this place a go because it was 10000% worth it! We will definitely be back!
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ChristinaC
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing menu and service! So loud. Classy restaurant not a sports bar.
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AaronR
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the decor and the vibe. Food was incredible We will definitely be back the next time we are in Key West
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food. The grouper was literally the best I have ever eaten. We go to all the nice restaurants in Atlanta and the food and service was exceptional
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JoAnnC
New Orleans
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience3
Service was very good & fast. Our waiter was pleasant & helpful. Food was cooked perfectly.
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ThomasD
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and our waiter were friendly knowledgeable and professional. He even cracked the lobster for us.
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Vanes
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience4
Lobster colossal way overcooked, potatoe gratin uneatable
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our best meal in Key West. The service was great professional waiters, good beer selection really enjoyed the place.
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DanielleH
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely incredible experience! We visited for our honeymoon and they made us feel so special. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is spectacular. If you go at sunset, and ask to sit outside… it’s awesome!
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Foodlover
Key West
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was well-timed, food was perfectly warmed and staff friendly, wines were affordable.
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TDEastAmherst
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place. Even on thanksgiving teir service was great and food served fast.
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JeffK
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
Beautiful setting on the water, elegant dining room. Very overpriced. Been 3 times, we decided not to give it another try after last night. The $117 - 2 lb. lobster was great. The lobster bisque was good if a bit thick and like warm. The lobster thermidor was inedible, hard chewy bits in a non-existent sauce. Oddly stuck in a lobster tail shell and dried out. Sad.
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LauraB
Greater Boston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a most memorable birthday dinner for a friend on the outdoor deck at A&B. Excellent service and the steaks were cooked to perfection. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food was solid. Good seafood, decent sides and decent desserts.
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RickM
Louisville
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent service, beautiful restaurant and a nice view. Food was very good.
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GordonKW
Key West
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful old styled restaurant with great food and wonderful service staff. One of the few places in Key West that offer Maine lobster.
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JoeS
Toledo
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service with great food - all with a fabulous view! Highly recommend!
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ThomasL
Key West
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ordered the special which was Grouper and Scallops. The Grouper was on a bed of Risotto or what was supposed to be Risotto. It had the consistency of jello! Very disappointing at the price they charge.
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Allison
Tampa
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
The prices are just exorbitantly high for the caliber of food you receive. Our waiter was excellent. We sat outside and would have liked the fans to be off. They were turned on too fast with the plastic windows closed.
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MJKJ
Indiana
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our server was spot on. Food and drinks delicious. Hostess could have been a bit friendlier/approachable
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PatrickD
Kansas City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal in every way. Michelle provided attentive, kind and otherwise flawless service. One of the best Key West meals in 25 years of visits, and there have been many. We never go back to the same place during a visit but will this time. We want more of the lobster & escargot with mushroom cream sauce. We also want to try several of the other appetizers we couldn't get to on our first visit.
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Happyeatz
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A classic for key west, upscale steak house with great fin fish. Highly recommend the wedge salad and surf & turf.
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jenandnip
Western NC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very overpriced but nothing else to complain about
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JKCuisine
Atlanta Metro
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was good, not great. Server was friendly and nice. Hostess could definitely use a hospitality refresher….it would improve the first impression of the restaurant. She was very short w one of the waitresses and seemed like she was having a bad night. It was super busy and people have bad days, so just chalked it up to that. I guess we just had overall higher expectations.
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NikiE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Casey was our server and he was the most amazing server i’ve ever had. He was so kind and personal and took amazing care of us..
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Katty was a great sever, very very professional. Great personality. Thank you make our dinner special.
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Tessie
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful evening. The food was beyond delicious. Had the snapper which was cooked perfectly. Michael was our server and he is the best. We will be back soon
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Jerrythefoodlover
Orlando
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
The seafood was fresh and the food quality was very good. The portions, however, were smaller than they have been in the past and the cost for them was higher. Our waiter was the best and made our anniversary diner memorable because of his outstanding service. Although we have celebrated our anniversary there 15 of our 19 years we're probably not going to again
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KateW
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and the service was exceptional - Michal G was wonderful!
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JBWh
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience3
We have never had anything but top notch service until last night. Disappointing to say the least.
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Norwichgirl
New York Area
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time at A&B and loved it as much as we did the first time. What made this experience special was our server Garrett. He went above and beyond in customer service. I had a small issue with the lobster tail I ordered and immediately rectified it even before I said anything. He was one of the best servers I have ever come across. The restaurant is quite busy, but we never felt rushed and was offered a genuinely relaxed and wonderful experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was superb. Filet and lobster were great. Asparagus and mashed potatoes perfect. Only part I didn’t like was signing a second mortgage to pay for it. 😲 But seriously, would recommend and will return as I visit Key West again.
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MikeR
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to dinner at A&B on our first night in Key West and our last night. The first night there was a grouper special that was amazing and the last I ordered the grouper Oscar on the menu, it was equally as delicious and cooked perfectly. The lobster and escargot appetizer was nothing we expected (in a good way). The service was great both times. We chose Hemingway Daiquiri martinis for our drinks. Definitely will eat here again when back in town!
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BryanB
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every portion of the meal was delicious. Baked oysters, shrimp cocktail, grouper, scallops, steak - all excellent. By the glass wine list was incredible - frank family Chardonnay as an example - not a wine that makes many by the glass list. Server was knowledgeable, steered us well on specials and was just plain awesome. We will be back - like day after tomorrow back!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

A&B Lobster House is rated 4.7 stars by 4258 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

700 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

Cross street
Simonton St
Neighborhood
Key West
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Lounge
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Gated Lot adjacent to restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://aandblobsterhouse.com/
Phone number
(305) 294-5880
Private party facilities
A&B Lobster House party planners can make your special event a night to remember! From small intimate dinners to large, private parties, A&B delivers a truly memorable dining experience. Feel free to email or call the number above to check on availability and options for your event.
Private party contact
ablobsterparty@gmail.com: (305) 294-4902

A&B Lobster House

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Grouper "Oscar"

A&B Lobster Bisque

Caribbean Lobster Risotto

Starters

Maine Lobster & Escargot$24.00

Oysters Rockefeller$20.00

Key West Pink Shrimp$21.00

Shrimp Cocktail "Martini"$19.00

Tuna Tataki*$21.00

Beef Carpaccio*$24.00

Soups & Salads

A&B Lobster Bisque$16.00

The "BLT" Iceberg Wedge$14.00

Roasted Pear$15.00

New England Clam Chowder$14.00

Berlin's Classic Caesar$15.00

Roasted Beet$17.00

Lobster

Caribbean Lobster "Oscar"$59.00

2 Lb Maine Lobster

Caribbean Lobster Tail$56.00

Caribbean Lobster "Thermidor"$52.00

Colossal Caribbean Lobster Tail$89.00

Caribbean Lobster Risotto$51.00

Fresh Fish & Seafood

1lb Alaskan King Crab

Yellowtail Snapper "Meuniere"$41.00

Crab Cakes$46.00

Grouper "Oscar"$52.00

Royal Red Shrimp Fettuccini$39.00

Royal Red Shrimp & Scallops$51.00

Tuna Steak*$44.00

Land

Grilled Filet Mignon*$66.00

Berlin's Surf N Turf*$97.00

Strip Steak "Au Poivre"*$85.00

Australian Wagyu Ribeye*$136.00

Sides & Sauces

Additional Bread Service$3.00

Steamed Asparagus$8.00

Steamed Green Beans$6.00

Steamed Broccolini$6.00

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$7.00

Gorgonzola Potato Gratin$7.00

Coconut Pecan Rice$6.00

Leek Mashed Potato$6.00

Mushroom Risotto$14.00

Glace de Veau$3.00

Au-Poivre$3.00

Lobster Beure Blanc$2.00

Bearnaise$2.00

Hollandaise$2.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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