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Kelly's

301 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-7897
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Ranked #172 of 298 restaurants in Key West
Cuisines: Caribbean
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Apopka, Florida
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113 reviews 113 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We had been here several years ago and wanted to come back. We were not disappointed. The food was good and at a reasonable price for Key West. They had good drink prices at the bar area. It is very close to the walk gate at Truman Annex.

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Palmetto, Florida, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We were introduced the the chili wings on accident one night and had to return for more the next. The Staff is amazing and Kellys is one spot that will always get visits from me when we are down.

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galway, ireland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

On our last night in Key West we tried Kelly's. What a mistake! We should have known from the moment we waited at the hostess desk to get seated- there was no sense of organization. The hostess was running around trying to seat a party of twelve. The staff- what there was of it - were frantic, despite it not... More

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Fairport, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We were not there for Happy Hour, so cannot judge. We found this restaurant while walking around doing the sights in the day. It has a pleasant outside eating area and the menu looked okay. Nothing that grabbed your attention as a must have, but enough of a choice. We arrived, after doing the obligatory sunset watch at Mallory square.... More

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Sugarloaf Key, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I meet regularly at Kelly's for their Happy Hour, between 1600 and 1900 hours. Kelly's makes the best Margarita's bar none. And their bar menu and chicken wings are to dance about.

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See 5 more reviews by Leerosenba for Key West
Ravenswood
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We have been going here for their great Happy Hour for 15 years. Great drinks, wings and other appetizers. Only complaint is female bartender never smiles or interacts with customers. Gives the impression she hates her job. We tried more than once as anyone can have a bad day but she was surly every time.

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Fayetteville, NC
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

When it rains in KW, it POURS and there was no better way to spend the afternoon than in Kelly's Restaurant. We missed the lunch crowd, so it was not crowded, so our service was great and so was our lunch, I had the fish po-boy and it was fresh fish just off the boats and it was great! Others... More

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Albany, NY
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We ate there on our first night based on a recommendation and were not disappointed in the least. The food was very fresh and the value was excellent. We had the snapper and jerk chicken and we'd order both again. Microbrews were also excellent.

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San Antonio, Texas
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53 reviews 53 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We were in Key West off a cruise ship and saw this restaurant on the trolley tour and decided to try it. We were wanting to get away from the craziness of Duval Street for a while. It had a nice outdoor seating area under the trees. Only experienced a few drinks and two appetizers, the quesadillas and the conch... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Pros: Great Happy Hour- prices are very reasonable. Key Lime Margaritas are terrific; good beer selection, but microbrews lack body. 1/2 price on appetizers; Buffalo chicken wings are excellent. Suggestion:order Wings plain with sauce on the side. Sitting on the veranda/patio is a good people watching location. Bar is always busy and full, but bartenders do their best to get... More

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