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The Waterfront Brewery is a restaurant located on William Street in Key West, Florida. It offers a menu that highlights fresh seafood and Caribbean-inspired dishes alongside classic American fare. Signature items include the Fresh Catch of the Day, Caribbean Skirt Steak, and Cuban BBQ Pork served with traditional sides like black beans, rice, and plantains. The restaurant also features a variety of salads, such as the Cobb Salad and Kale Salad, emphasizing fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. For dessert, options include house-made Key Lime Pie and daily cheesecake selections. The Waterfront Brewery maintains a casual and inviting atmosphere suitable for relaxed dining experiences. The establishment is noted for combining local flavors with an accessible menu, appealing to both residents and visitors seeking familiar comfort food with a regional twist. A broad beer selection complements the dishes, including curated beer flights for those wishing to explore different brews. The setting along the waterfront supports a laid-back ambiance, making it a distinct local spot for enjoying both food and drink within a coastal environment.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Reviews for The Waterfront Brewery
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Based on 1,561 reviewsThe Waterfront Brewery in Key West is frequently praised for its vibrant atmosphere, waterfront location, and welcoming staff, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. Guests appreciate the generous portion sizes and diverse menu featuring fresh seafood and well-crafted beers brewed on site. The combination of a casual dining experience with entertainment options like arcade games and numerous TVs appeals to a wide audience. While the venue can get crowded, this only adds to its lively charm. The open patio seating and friendly servers consistently enhance the overall experience, positioning The Waterfront Brewery as a highly recommended destination for a relaxed meal and quality brews by the shore.
A very crowdy place right on the shore, which give you a nice vibe in the moment you cross the entrance. It has good food with normal portions, we had fish and chips and 2 x catch of the day, the IPA beer is also really tasty. You have for entertaiment a room with arcade games there too. So, enjoy!
If you’re afraid of birds, this may not be the place for you. (There once was a pigeon named Clint…) For pretty much anyone else this is a nice stop on your Key West visit. Said accompanied me on my continuing journey to visit every brewery in Florida. About 100 down and another 150 to go. This place is mostly restaurant, a good beer list made on site and a large game room to entertain the kids while you sip your libations. The beer was good, I focused on Hazy IPAs and they were just fine, 3 1/2 to four stars out of five (Untapped for good accurate beer reviews), keeping in mind that I drink a lot of beer. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the beers, but my five stars are reserved for the ones that give me cartoon wide eyes. The food and the location are the primary stars of the show. The Roast Beef and Grilled Cheese Sammy was good, but nothing mind blowing. The Brewer’s Chicken Sammy, however, was flavorful, moist and about the size of my open hand. This was an excellent sandwich and, frankly, Sydney and I should have shared this one. In the back, they have a fairly robust and modern game room for kids and kids at heart to enjoy. We were visiting on a cruise stop and I had another brewery to hit, so we had lunch and two beers before heading onward. I would absolutely recommend this as a stop for lunch for any beer snobs or a quick family stop.
We had Brianna as our server, she was great. We started off with scallops as an appy, then shrimp Ceasar salad and a mahi sandwich. All big portions, cooked to perfection.
Sep 20, 2025. Stopped for Lunch after a Dive on Vandenburg with Capts Corner Dive Boat, this place was recommemded by Capt. Ricky . What an awesome Rec. $15 Sandwhiches_ which is reasonably priced for Key West. Great Mahi Blackened Sandwhich, Hot Fries and Cold Iced Tea _ refills. Clean rest and B/R's. Bar was half Full, Rest 1/3 full. Lots of TVs for Sports etc. Recommend and will Return.
The restaurant is near the water with open patio seating, super friendly staff, our server Davin is great ! We love the drinks and the food ordered, the Ahi Tuba Salad is a must-try, very healthy and flavorful!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stopped by Waterfront Brewery in Key West and had a great experience. The drinks were excellent—cold, well-made, and refreshing—and the service was just as good. The staff was friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly even when it was busy. Perfect spot to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the Key West vibe. Would definitely come back!
Our server Frannie was absolutely fantastic! Her service was on point from beginning to the end. And what a wonderful personality she possesses as well. Thank you Frannie for such a wonderful experience-us locals love you! We’ll be back to request you! We also enjoyed the front street shrimp, pulled pork nachos and fish sandwich. We topped it off and had to try their homemade key lime pie; it was like a cheesecake texture with the perfect balance of lime topped with homemade whip cream. This is definitely one of my key lime pie spots now too! All delicious and beautifully plated-shout out to the BOH! Beautiful job!
Nice spot by the marina to get a quick bite. I sat down had a drink and had my food in less than 20 minutes. The portion sizes are huge so you can share. The coleslaw lacked flavor like it was missing the sweetness of it. The fries were perfect just a tad bit too much salt but the mahi mahi was absolutely delicious. Nothing like fresh fish next to the ocean.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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