Alonzo's Oyster Bar

Name: Alonzo's Oyster Bar
Address: 700 Front St 105, Key West, FL, United States, 33040
Telephone: (305) 600-3405
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

539 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Long before there was a boardwalk, friends Alonzo Cothron & Berlin Felton’s original establishment was a fish house. Boats would pull up right outside and throw the fish straight in!
We’ve changed a little since then, but the most important thing remains the same - guests can still kick back and experience the freshest, locally caught seafood in one hand, a cold beverage in the other, soak in the view, and watch the world go by.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 600-3405
Website
http://alonzosoysterbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
700 Front St 105, Key West, FL 33040
Neighborhood
Key West
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

539 Reviews

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Judith49
Philadelphia
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The salads are fabulous and the conch chowder is so delicious. I am not a fan of fried food. The fresh seafood should not to be missed. Mussels are a star on the menu I suggest that you make a reservation.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was awesome!!! Great selection and atmosphere. The server did not know much about the menu and the oyster selection which was somewhat of a let down. However, the ones we ordered were awesome and it all worked out. You just like to see more knowledge of the servers and menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
$4 per oyster is offensive. Your competition at Half shell and Conch republic have delicious oysters for $2 each.
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PaulM
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were outstanding! Best we had at Key West! Service was great and the food came out hot and fresh. We loved it so much we came back the next night!
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CraigD
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal in a great atmosphere. We will definitely be back
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and atmosphere. We will go back in
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Brittany
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious oysters!! We tried a variety of the raw oysters and asian oysters, so fresh and delicious. Great service and a lovely view. I will certainly be back!
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DotL
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience3
Alonzo’s was very good. We had Alaskan King Crab. Delicious. Sitting outside was a plus.
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DrHerb
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alonzo’s has been a Key West favorite for our family for twenty plus years on an island with many great choices. The key to Alonzo’s is the relaxed and very accommodating ambiance. We have never been disappointed by food or service. For a pleasant and friendly meal, this is on the go to list for us. Kudos to our service professional Micaela who brings her best at every visit!!
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BAC111
Anchorage
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As advertised, good seafood, good atmosphere and the service was great.
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Lia42
St. Louis
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Wanted to love Alonzo’s as we enjoy dining at older, established places. Unfortunately it was just mediocre. Drinks were not great. Martini was terrible. Not cold and tasted watered down. Oysters were good but had been sitting when they arrived at table as they were resting in ice water rather than a bed of ice. Salads (caesar and house) were good. Mixed grill with fish, lobster, shrimp, mashed potatoes and broccoli was a sloppy mess. Fried platter was decent but conch fritters were the worst ever. Nice location on the dock and our server was very friendly, but we would not return.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Huge shoutout to Debra and the entire staff! Our infant got sick right after we sat down last night, we were so embarrassed. Debra kept reassuring us that it was fine and just moved us to a different table. We were going to leave out of embarrassment, the staff acted like it was no big deal and were so accommodating. We stayed and had the best dinner, the oyster tower and king crab were to die for! Thanks again for a wonderful evening. Debra you were an absolute angel last night, from one momma to another. Thank you ❤️
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live2eat
West Palm Beach
47 reviews
vip
3.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
You can’t go home again. Maybe I’m getting old and the memory starts to fade. Used to spend virtually every afternoon here whenever in Key West. The oyster selection was great and the ambiance as well. The current staff is very friendly and cordial, but it just isn’t the same place anymore.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing best lobster Mac and cheese ever! Service was great
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience3
The food was great. The service was very slow but everywhere is short staffed. The oysters were great and the salad very fresh!
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LiciaL
West Palm Beach
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Victor was a good waiter. Can’t wait to go back! Great time every year
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JaredG
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sean our waiter was excellent we had a great time
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RayW
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, the service, impeccable, thanks to Chris.
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MacKenzieB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
I would save your money and time and choose somewhere else to eat. The food was okay, overpriced for what you get. However, the worst part of our experience was when our server, Debra, made a comment about her tip in front of the table. After handing her the money for our bill, she counted it at the table and looked at everyone and said “this is only xyz amount. 18% is this amount”. Because she didn’t receive 18% tip, she left the table in a fury and walked away complaining. Also, FYI, they do not split checks at this restaurant. I’ve never had a server 1) count their money at the table and 2) complain openly about their tip in front of customers. Extremely unprofessional.
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DiningDiva
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tori was our server and was pleasant, helpful and attentive. The drinks were cold. The food arrived quickly and everything was delicious. Great ambiance and like the setting on the water. It’s a little noisy but it is a party town so that makes it authentic. A great place to spend a night.
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JenniferP
Western NC
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience5
The drinks and pretzel was great but the seafood tower was bad. The fried food was so greased soaked and the oysters were warm. The peel and eat shrimp were great. $250 for 2 people. Not worth it.
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McAuntLinda
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
I’ve eaten here several times before over the years and it’s always been a very good experience. Yesterday, however, my raw clams were served over ice that was mostly melted so several of the clams had water in them and they still weren’t very cold. The salad was served on a warm plate (I was told it was out of the dishwasher) so the salad wasn’t cold and I had to send the coleslaw back because it was just too warm and it’s my opinion that coleslaw should always be chilled.
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KennyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite place to eat in Key West! Great happy hour and drink menu as well
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Service is horrendous and the people that work there are incredibly rude! Do not recommend at all — there are WAY better places to eat and receive service from in Key West!
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a 11 people including 5 children, found it to be pretty kid friendly and food was great. Definitely would return
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JenniferP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the Caribbean lobster and it was really great dipped in the melted butter, the rice and vegetables were also good.
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AshleyJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The snapper stack was amazing! Best meal we’ve had so far
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience as always. The happy hour mussels and beer are our favorites. We always bring out-of-town friends here because the view can’t be beat and the servers are friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience3
Several issues: Dinner came out during appetizers Fried calamari was over cooked Steamed clams were miniature Ribeye came out rare when asked for medium rare I will not go back
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
We had the baked oyster appetizer, the key lime ones with the white sauce were awesome! For dinner we shared the captains platter with fried mahi, shrimp and conch. The mahi was pretty dry and the conch chewy. The shrimp were good. Upon making a reservation I was asked if we were celebrating anything and I said yes, my boyfriend’s birthday. They didn’t acknowledge his birthday in any way which was a little disappointing.
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MichaelY
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful experience both times we've been this week. BLT mahi mahi is good. Smoked fish dip and fritters are excellent. Reasonably priced. Service was great. Fried key lime pie is a must. Mermaid drink for your lady is a must.
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Hodges
Jacksonville
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Could have been better. Just make sure if you make a reservation on Open Table and select standard v outside, standard doesn’t mean inside seating according to the hostess. I don’t understand it either. They did apologize but didn’t seem to concerned.
1 person found this helpful
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ShaynaG
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
They did not take our order modification (no cheese/bacon on the burger). The waiter clearly forgot to put the burger order in, but instead of admitting it just said they were still “dressing it” in the kitchen (over 15 minutes after all other food delivered). Busboy delivered the entrees to us but did not clear our appetizer plates off first. Handed me plates of oysters and clams on ice where I had no where to put it down and at an angle so I immediately spilled it on the table. Stood there and watched me struggle. Just not worth the price at all… the service has gone downhill.
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HPfeiffer
Orlando
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
I cannot recommend this restaurant at all… I really wanted to like it as we were excited for a great seafood restaurant on the water, but this was very disappointing on several levels. Our server was awful and very unattentive… extremely confused and airheaded …. I am really trying to be nice…. Everything was messed up including her careless attitude! Our drink orders came out extremely wrong, she asked me three times if I wanted more crackers to go with my chowder, I told her yes every time and she never came with crackers after her asking me 3 times! the food quality was not very good and we found them to be extremely expensive, considering the quality and quantity as compared to other restaurants in the area and we understand that you are in a tourist area. We are expecting the higher prices as we live in the Orlando area, but we were extremely disappointed with what you got for the money. Like really disappointed And because the soup was not very good, nor were the over cooked fritters, we decided to decline against entrées or anything else and cashed out after a bowl of chowder because honestly, the experience was so uncomfortable and so odd…. and it was not busy. The waitresses stand around in groups being very loud and gossiping as if you were at a high school, and are very unconcerned about service being their priority. This was a extremely disappointing experience and we do NOT recommend it at all. Sadly the location is awesome
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We enjoyed ourselves. My oldest was freaked out by the chickens inside the restaurant, but she (ultimately) managed. One of the staff, assisted the chickens to the door. We didn’t have to ask. A very kind gesture on her part. I ordered the lobster roll. A poor choice in my part. I anticipated a Maine or Connecticut-style roll, and clearly did not read the description. It is a lobster-salad. Again, that’s on me, not them. Overall, a solid experience, and I would go back.
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KrysiaK
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, good service, very good location. Outside is a nice view.
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EmilyM777
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Christine is incredible. Helped us pick what to order! Loved the fish dip !!
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TonyD
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great oysters!!!! My fiancée fell in love with the Caviar oysters and we had to order a second round. We sampled all of the oyster options and the morimoto ended up being our favorite raw plain oysters. We also tried the whole fried snapper and it was delicious!!
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KlaryC
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great experience with delicious food.. everything was good.
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TANIAS
Miami
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The place was nice, in front of the bay. The food was good. The kid fish was ok.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Alonzo's Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 600-3405.

Alonzo's Oyster Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 539 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 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

700 Front St 105, Key West, FL 33040

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Key West
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://alonzosoysterbar.com/
Phone number
(305) 600-3405

Alonzo's Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Asian Oysters

Oysters Moscow

Alaskan King Crab

Menu

What 539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Alonzo's Oyster Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alonzo's Oyster Bar restaurant rated?

Is Alonzo's Oyster Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information