Ambrosia Key West’s guidebook
Food scene
Great place to shop one block from us!
Wonderful pre-made foods for pick up. Full grocery store with wines and beer. Good selection and easy checkout.
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Fausto's Food Palace
1105 White StGreat place to shop one block from us!
Wonderful pre-made foods for pick up. Full grocery store with wines and beer. Good selection and easy checkout.
One block down the street from Ambrosia, great for Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner.
Sarabeth offers a fresh and updated take on classic American cooking. A James Beard award winner, Sarabeth's serves fluffy omelets, pancakes from scratch, sandwiches, and local fish with upscale dinners. Try their Lemon Ricotta Pancakes for breakfast or yellowtail snapper for dinner!
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Sarabeth's Kitchen
530 Simonton StOne block down the street from Ambrosia, great for Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner.
Sarabeth offers a fresh and updated take on classic American cooking. A James Beard award winner, Sarabeth's serves fluffy omelets, pancakes from scratch, sandwiches, and local fish with upscale dinners. Try their Lemon Ricotta Pancakes for breakfast or yellowtail snapper for dinner!
One block from Ambrosia!
The Thirsty Mermaid features a selection of oysters from the East and West coasts rotating daily, a full raw bar, fresh local seafood, USDA Prime burgers, and an extensive list of craft beers and wines.
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Thirsty Mermaid
521 Fleming StOne block from Ambrosia!
The Thirsty Mermaid features a selection of oysters from the East and West coasts rotating daily, a full raw bar, fresh local seafood, USDA Prime burgers, and an extensive list of craft beers and wines.
Local's favorite pizza place, very close to Ambrosia!
Classic & creative pizzas are served along with pasta & homestyle mains at this old-school venue.
Clemente's Wood-Fired Trolley Pizzeria
516 Fleming StreetLocal's favorite pizza place, very close to Ambrosia!
Classic & creative pizzas are served along with pasta & homestyle mains at this old-school venue.
Key west's premier Sushi bar just off Duval St serves the freshest sushi along with traditional and regional Thai cuisine.
Friendly service with a warm vibe!
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Misohappy Sushi and Thai
504 Southard StreetKey west's premier Sushi bar just off Duval St serves the freshest sushi along with traditional and regional Thai cuisine.
Friendly service with a warm vibe!
Sunset Key Cottage’s signature restaurant, Latitudes, serves a fresh, flavorful island cuisine with free ocean breezes and gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico. A delicious, ever-evolving “work of art” menu incorporates locally sourced fresh fish and tropical fruit, and cuisine is based on what is in-season and includes daily fresh catch.
Luxuriate while dining in the Ernest Hemingway Room, where photos of authors, fishermen, and former Key West residents adorn the walls. Or dine al fresco overlooking the Gulf of Mexico where tiki torches illuminate the night sky magnifying the glorious Key West sunsets.
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Latitudes
245 Front StSunset Key Cottage’s signature restaurant, Latitudes, serves a fresh, flavorful island cuisine with free ocean breezes and gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico. A delicious, ever-evolving “work of art” menu incorporates locally sourced fresh fish and tropical fruit, and cuisine is based on what is in-season and includes daily fresh catch.
Luxuriate while dining in the Ernest Hemingway Room, where photos of authors, fishermen, and former Key West residents adorn the walls. Or dine al fresco overlooking the Gulf of Mexico where tiki torches illuminate the night sky magnifying the glorious Key West sunsets.
Prime offers a menu of prime cut beef, fresh local seafood which is brought in daily, and a great selection of fine wines, and sumptuous martinis.
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Prime Steakhouse
951 Caroline StPrime offers a menu of prime cut beef, fresh local seafood which is brought in daily, and a great selection of fine wines, and sumptuous martinis.
Laid back, friendly, and casual, the Half Shell Raw Bar is the original Key West Seafood Restaurant—where you can indulge in such delights as broiled garlic oysters, a basket of fish and chips, steamed middle neck clams, chilled Key West peel and eat shrimp, and the ultimate treat, Half Shell’s conch ceviche. All while gazing out at the pelicans gliding over the water, watching the boats arrive into the harbor, and witnessing the world-famous Key West sunset.
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Half Shell Raw Bar
231 Margaret StLaid back, friendly, and casual, the Half Shell Raw Bar is the original Key West Seafood Restaurant—where you can indulge in such delights as broiled garlic oysters, a basket of fish and chips, steamed middle neck clams, chilled Key West peel and eat shrimp, and the ultimate treat, Half Shell’s conch ceviche. All while gazing out at the pelicans gliding over the water, watching the boats arrive into the harbor, and witnessing the world-famous Key West sunset.
Sightseeing
Take The Ultimate Key West Watersports Excursion With Fury Water Adventure!
Choose from underwater explorations on one of Fury’s catamaran Reef Snorkeling boats, thrills in the air on a Parasailing boat, a chance to see marine life without getting wet on a Glass Bottom Boat, or take in Key West’s famous sunset aboard one of the best Sunset Sails! Ask at the front desk for details.
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Fury Water Adventures Key West
0 Duval StTake The Ultimate Key West Watersports Excursion With Fury Water Adventure!
Choose from underwater explorations on one of Fury’s catamaran Reef Snorkeling boats, thrills in the air on a Parasailing boat, a chance to see marine life without getting wet on a Glass Bottom Boat, or take in Key West’s famous sunset aboard one of the best Sunset Sails! Ask at the front desk for details.
Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour!
Paddle a kayak through mangrove creeks and shallow water on a Key West kayaking tour that offers an up-close look that this unique coastal environment. This guided tour is the perfect way to spot Florida wildlife in a natural habitat.
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Lazy Dog Adventures
5114 Overseas HwyKey West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour!
Paddle a kayak through mangrove creeks and shallow water on a Key West kayaking tour that offers an up-close look that this unique coastal environment. This guided tour is the perfect way to spot Florida wildlife in a natural habitat.
Half-Day Cruise from Key West with Kayaking and Snorkeling!
Get out on the water to explore mangrove tunnels, coral reefs, and the gorgeous Key West coast on a morning or afternoon trip that combines sailing, snorkeling, and kayaking. With a mix of relaxing and active time, learn about the native plants and wildlife that thrive in the Florida Keys from your guide, and slip into the water to spot tropical fish. Plus, enjoy snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks throughout the sail. Ask the front desk for more details.
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Gevaar Charters
255 Front St Half-Day Cruise from Key West with Kayaking and Snorkeling!
Get out on the water to explore mangrove tunnels, coral reefs, and the gorgeous Key West coast on a morning or afternoon trip that combines sailing, snorkeling, and kayaking. With a mix of relaxing and active time, learn about the native plants and wildlife that thrive in the Florida Keys from your guide, and slip into the water to spot tropical fish. Plus, enjoy snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks throughout the sail. Ask the front desk for more details.
Sunset Celebration is a nightly arts festival at Mallory Square Dock in Key West, Florida. The participants of this Key West attraction consist of arts and crafts exhibitors and psychics, street performers, food carts, and of course the thousands of tourists from around the world who visit this Key West art show. Each night around two hours before sunset masses of people, both locals and tourists alike, flock to the water’s edge to experience a multicultural happening and to watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Mallory Square
400 Wall StSunset Celebration is a nightly arts festival at Mallory Square Dock in Key West, Florida. The participants of this Key West attraction consist of arts and crafts exhibitors and psychics, street performers, food carts, and of course the thousands of tourists from around the world who visit this Key West art show. Each night around two hours before sunset masses of people, both locals and tourists alike, flock to the water’s edge to experience a multicultural happening and to watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico.
On the southern edge of Key West, Fort Zachary Taylor predates the Civil War and is a National Historic Monument housing the largest cache of Civil War armament in the world. Beyond its historical importance, the park is the southernmost state park in the continental United States.
The park boasts Key West’s favorite beach, located at the southern end of the park, providing opportunities for picnicking, swimming, snorkeling, paddling, and fishing. Nominal entrance fee.
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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
601 Howard England WayOn the southern edge of Key West, Fort Zachary Taylor predates the Civil War and is a National Historic Monument housing the largest cache of Civil War armament in the world. Beyond its historical importance, the park is the southernmost state park in the continental United States.
The park boasts Key West’s favorite beach, located at the southern end of the park, providing opportunities for picnicking, swimming, snorkeling, paddling, and fishing. Nominal entrance fee.
Exactly where you want to be for the best nightlife and people-watching!
Although it’s not much more than a mile long, the city comes to life on Duval with restaurants, shops, and world-famous pubs and attractions.
Time for a Duval Crawl! Check out the world-famous bar Sloppy Joe’s!
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Duval Street
Duval StreetExactly where you want to be for the best nightlife and people-watching!
Although it’s not much more than a mile long, the city comes to life on Duval with restaurants, shops, and world-famous pubs and attractions.
Time for a Duval Crawl! Check out the world-famous bar Sloppy Joe’s!
Attractions
Visit this National Historic Landmark, Literary Landmark and recognized by the Library of Congress for its importance in U.S. History. Grand Architecture, Lush Gardens, Educational Tours, Book Store/Gift Shop, and the world-famous Polydactyl (six-toed) cats. Cash only entrance fee.
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Het Ernest Hemingway Huis en Museum
907 Whitehead StVisit this National Historic Landmark, Literary Landmark and recognized by the Library of Congress for its importance in U.S. History. Grand Architecture, Lush Gardens, Educational Tours, Book Store/Gift Shop, and the world-famous Polydactyl (six-toed) cats. Cash only entrance fee.
The Harry S. Truman Little White House, as Florida’s only presidential museum, was the winter White House for this country's 33rd president. Truman spent 175 days during 13 vacations in the home that is filled with original furnishing and memorabilia from Truman’s days. Presidents Taft, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, and Clinton also used the house. Guided tours offer guests a window into the world of President Truman and the life of a US president.
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Harry S. Truman Little White House
111 Front StThe Harry S. Truman Little White House, as Florida’s only presidential museum, was the winter White House for this country's 33rd president. Truman spent 175 days during 13 vacations in the home that is filled with original furnishing and memorabilia from Truman’s days. Presidents Taft, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, and Clinton also used the house. Guided tours offer guests a window into the world of President Truman and the life of a US president.
The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum contains an extensive collection of artifacts from 17th-century shipwrecks, such as the Henrietta Marie, Nuestra Señora de Atocha, and Santa Margarita which carried hundreds of millions of dollars in gold from South America to Spain.
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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
200 Greene StThe Mel Fisher Maritime Museum contains an extensive collection of artifacts from 17th-century shipwrecks, such as the Henrietta Marie, Nuestra Señora de Atocha, and Santa Margarita which carried hundreds of millions of dollars in gold from South America to Spain.
Almost immediately after the U.S. Navy established a base in Key West in 1823, the need for a lighthouse became evident. Erecting a lighthouse was essential in assuring the safe arrival of both military and commercial vessels navigating the shallow, reef-laden waters off the Florida Keys.
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Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
938 Whitehead St
Almost immediately after the U.S. Navy established a base in Key West in 1823, the need for a lighthouse became evident. Erecting a lighthouse was essential in assuring the safe arrival of both military and commercial vessels navigating the shallow, reef-laden waters off the Florida Keys.
Feel your stress fade away as you enter our magical world of butterflies. Relax and be amazed as you stroll through our tropical paradise. Walk through a magical and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature. During your breathtaking journey, you will experience an impressive collection of flowering plants, colorful birds, cascading waterfalls, and trees that set the stage for the "flowers of the sky." Witness a variety of some 50 to 60 butterfly species from around the world, along with over 20 exotic bird species, all under a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat.
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Vlinder- en natuurreservaat van Key West
1316 Duval StFeel your stress fade away as you enter our magical world of butterflies. Relax and be amazed as you stroll through our tropical paradise. Walk through a magical and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature. During your breathtaking journey, you will experience an impressive collection of flowering plants, colorful birds, cascading waterfalls, and trees that set the stage for the "flowers of the sky." Witness a variety of some 50 to 60 butterfly species from around the world, along with over 20 exotic bird species, all under a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat.