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The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.

1100 Packer Street, Key West, FL 33040-3263
305-295-7970
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Ranked #29 of 303 restaurants in Key West
Price range: S$11 - S$40
Cuisines: American, Caribbean, Seafood
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Key West, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Absolutely amazing food menu. Diverse and tasty! Great wine selection and lovely location away from the main town. I highly recommend the Scallops entree. Absolutely amazing.

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See 2 more reviews by CharlotteKing21 for Key West
Key West, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

a great restaurant off the beaten path. Cozy dining room or sit outside on the porch. New summer menu is a great way to try a few things as it's hard to decide between the yummy choices. The food is really good and the staff is friendly. Will definitely be back!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

You don't find this place by accident. Found this thanks to Trip Advisor. One of the best meals of our Key West trip. Great food and service. So glad we found this gem.

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See 3 more reviews by Tom D for Key West
New York
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10 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Had dinner here one night. The food was good, however, the chef is trying to mix too many flavors. Simplifying the combinations would be more successful.

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See 4 more reviews by salembluz for Key West
Dublin, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013 via mobile

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner at The Flaming Buoy. The appetizer trio was fantastic. Highly recommend the lobster mac and cheese! We had the fresh catch and Danish ribs as entrees. Both were fabulous, very fresh with great sides. The service and atmosphere were also top notch. Will definitely return!!!

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See 2 more reviews by Heather R for Key West
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Off the beaten path. Excellent food. Easy to get a cab to/from this place for about $7 to duval street. I would suggest an early reservation....seemed to get crowded

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See 5 more reviews by GeorgeandLeesa for Key West
Danbury, Connecticut
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6 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

I don't get it. I guess I should have really dove into the reviews of this restaurant on TripAdvisor before going there. But, after being there, I need to agree with the sentiment that the food is average at best and the service is below par. Our waitress was not attentive, rude and condescending. The food was not great. Spend... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

Service not good. Food was okay. Our plan was another restaurant, but after asking how to got there, we were misunderstood, so we went there. Would not visit it again.

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Los Angeles
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I returned to Flaming Buoy this year for my 2nd visit, having remembered the filet I'd had the previous year, and the great charred taste that went great with a rich syrah. I tried to replicate that this trip but frankly I think I was a bit too sunburned and worn out after an entire day out at the Dry... More

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See 7 more reviews by Orion_240 for Key West
Palm Beach, Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We look forward to eating here every time we come to Key West. Food and Service couldn't be better and Scott and Fred do a very nice job with what they have done. The lobster/mac cheese appetizer is always our selection along with the fish of the day. The food is first class and the taste is awesome. It's outside... More

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