The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. - Key West

We were in the mood for Grouper and came here for dinner one evening because their menu showed them having Grouper in a couple of styles. We actually walked past it, because the signage is basically just a sandwich board outfront, which we overlooked when walking by, but then we walked in… isn’t this place interesting?!?! A Star Wars theme with eclectic décor and an interesting version of Urban Gothic of the owner on the wall. We were quickly checked in and given a table in the window… nice view to see all the folks on Eaton near Duval enjoying the evening. The menu is extremely interesting, we later learned from our server (sorry for not remembering, but I think his name is Neil? that the majority of the recipes are from family and friends. They had everything from Cincinnati-style chili on hot dogs (I saw them, they’re “Skyline” style too!! to Italian to Thai… Normally I don’t do Pan-Asian joints, let alone joints that make and server everything, but this place seemed like the place to give in. We started with their trio appetizer (which seemed popular this evening, as other tables ordered it too and I have to say that everything in it was excellent! The flavors of the lobster mac were the most robust of the three, but each were fresh and very nicely created. For my fav, it was a toss up between the lobster mac and the chimichurri shrimp… that chimichurri was excellent and the shrimp perfect flavored and grilled! Dinner for me consisted of their Thai red chili curried black grouper – Awesome! Such a huge portion too!! The Thai red chili curry was excellent and had one heck of a kick to it (then again, I asked for the kitchen to spike it up! and the grouper was fresh and nicely brought to temp! The veggies, specifically the snow peas were so very good!! Wifey ordered the seafood marinara, as she loves a really good gremolata and this one not only didn’t disappoint, she fell in love with it, INSTANTLY!! She couldn’t stop enjoying it, even though there was so much food, half was all she needed… she kept on going! We both really enjoyed everything about Flaming Buoy – The service, the menu, the food, and most definitely the wine list! They have a very nice wine list, which isn’t too excessive with the mark up, but no cocktails… We do enjoy a nice cocktail before dinner, but we also enjoy wine to a greater extent, so we were disappointed. (I did hear the server at another table inform the patrons there they could bring cocktails from Tempt across the street over to enjoy with dinner – which is a great idea too, as Tempt is an AMAZING cocktail bar! We definitely plan on visiting The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. when back in town next time… this place was so good, it’s worth visiting more than once to try so many more of their amazing menu! (Traducido por Google Teníamos ganas de mero y vinimos a cenar aquí una noche porque su menú les mostraba tener mero en un par de estilos. De hecho, pasamos junto a él, porque la señalización es básicamente un tablero de sándwich en el frente, que pasamos por alto al pasar, pero luego entramos... ¡¿no es este lugar interesante?!?! Una temática de Star Wars con decoración ecléctica y una interesante versión del Urban Gothic del propietario en la pared. Rápidamente nos registramos y nos dieron una mesa en la ventana... bonita vista para ver a toda la gente en Eaton cerca de Duval disfrutando de la noche. El menú es extremadamente interesante, luego supimos de nuestro servidor (perdón por no recordar, pero creo que su nombre es Neil que la mayoría de las recetas son de familiares y amigos. Tenían de todo, desde perritos calientes con chili al estilo de Cincinnati (los vi, ¡también son del estilo Skyline ! hasta comida italiana y tailandesa... todo, pero este lugar parecía el lugar para rendirse. Comenzamos con su trío de aperitivo (que parecía popular esta noche, ya que otras mesas también lo ordenaron y tengo que decir que todo fue excelente. Los sabores de los macarrones con langosta fueron los más fuertes de los tres, pero cada uno era fresco y muy bien creado. Para mi favorito, fue un sorteo entre la langosta mac y el chimichurri de camarones... ¡ese chimichurri era excelente y los camarones tenían el sabor perfecto y estaban asados ​​a la parrilla! La cena para mí consistió en su mero negro al curry con chile rojo tailandés: ¡increíble! ¡Una porción tan grande también! El curry de chile rojo tailandés fue excelente y tuvo una gran patada (por otra parte, ¡pedí que la cocina lo mejorara! ¡Y el mero estaba fresco y bien llevado a la temperatura! ¡Las verduras, específicamente los guisantes de nieve, estaban muy buenas! Wifey ordenó la marinara de mariscos, ya que le encanta una muy buena gremolata y esta no solo no la decepcionó, ¡se enamoró de ella, AL INSTANTE! No podía dejar de disfrutarlo, a pesar de que había tanta comida, la mitad era todo lo que necesitaba… ¡siguió adelante! Ambos disfrutamos mucho todo sobre Flaming Buoy: el servicio, el menú, la comida y, definitivamente, ¡la lista de vinos! Tienen una lista de vinos muy buena, que no es demasiado excesiva con el margen, pero no hay cócteles… Disfrutamos de un buen cóctel antes de la cena, pero también disfrutamos del vino en mayor medida, así que nos decepcionó. (Escuché al servidor en otra mesa informar a los clientes que podían traer cócteles de Tempt al otro lado de la calle para disfrutarlos con la cena, ¡lo cual también es una gran idea, ya que Tempt es un bar de cócteles INCREÍBLE! Definitivamente planeamos visitar The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. cuando volvamos a la ciudad la próxima vez... este lugar era tan bueno que vale la pena visitarlo más de una vez para probar mucho más de su increíble menú.

Unbelievable service and outstanding food! This was by far our best meal in Key West and the Chili Cheese Coneys are a MUST! (Traducido por Google) Servicio increíble y comida excepcional! ¡Esta fue, con mucho, nuestra mejor comida en Key West y los Chili Cheese Coneys son IMPRESCINDIBLES!

Love this quaint gem. I was so delighted at the amazing food ! Fabulous selection of wines, superb food, and a staff that is professional, but fun and enjoyable at the same time. I felt right at home. (Traducido por Google) Me encanta esta joya pintoresca. ¡Estaba tan encantada con la increíble comida! Fabulosa selección de vinos, excelente comida y un personal profesional, pero divertido y agradable al mismo tiempo. Me sentí como en casa.

This restaurant has a pulsating, candle-lit ambiente with a modern, dark and funky interior. manager and employees were fantastic, full of positive energy. that was amazing. that was the best mea we had in key west. everything was cooked to perfection and full of taste, especially the garnish that were very juicy and the lobster mac and bee. the staff recommended some other great restaurants that improved the culinary experience for the rest of the trip. please see my other reviews.

The flaming buoy was an amazing experience! the atmosphere, the eating and the staff were excellent. brad went beyond and beyond to make sure we were well looked after and our party of 5 had a wonderful time. the decor was also much fun with many star wars references throughout the restaurant.