A&B Lobster House

4.7

3489 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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Enjoy the freshest seafood on the island delivered daily. As our name implies, we specialize in lobster, both from Maine and Florida, prepared with a delicate fusion of the classic and contemporary styles of our talented chefs. We are also renowned for our steaks, Certified Prime Angus Beef. Dine outside on the wrap-around balcony or inside our timeless dining room, while our knowledgeable and attentive staff anticipates your every need and helps to make your experience unforgettable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 20, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Lounge
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 294-5880
Website
http://aandblobsterhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
A&B Lobster House party planners can make your special event a night to remember! From small intimate dinners to large, private parties, A&B delivers a truly memorable dining experience. Feel free to email or call the number above to check on availability and options for your event.
Private party contact
ablobsterparty@gmail.com: (305) 294-4902

Location
700 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040
Neighborhood
Key West
Cross street
Simonton St
Parking details
Gated Lot adjacent to restaurant
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Maine Lobster & Escargot$21.00
Cremini Mushrooms ~ Garlic & Clam-Cream ~ Truffle ~ Puff Pastry
Oysters Rockefeller$18.00
Grana Padano ~ Pernod ~ Spinach ~ Applewood Bacon ~ Hollandaise Sauce
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Edamame Beans ~ Radish ~ Wakame Salad ~ Sweet Soy
Shrimp Cocktail "Martini"$18.00
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp ~ Berlin's Cocktail Sauce ~ Horseradish
Tuna Tataki*$19.00
Yellow Fin Tuna ~ Edamame Carrot Salad ~ Soy Glaze ~ Wasabi Aioli ~ Radish Watermelon
Beef Carpaccio*$22.00
Certified Prime Black Angus Beef. Grana Padano ~ Truffle Oil ~ Arugula Greens ~ Rye Crostini ~ Hen of the Woods, Cremini & Beech Mushrooms

Soups & Salads

A&B Lobster Bisque$14.00
Maine Lobster Medallions ~ Cognac
The "BLT" Iceberg Wedge$12.00
Pancetta ~ Bleu Cheese Dressing ~ Tomatoes ~ Red Onion ~ Radishes
Roasted Pear$12.00
Mixed House Greens ~ Gorgonzola Blue Cheese ~ Toasted Almonds ~ Candied Bacon ~ White Balsamic Reduction
New England Clam Chowder$13.00
Clams ~ Celery ~ Potatoes ~ Bacon ~ Cream
Berlin's Classic Caesar$13.00
Hearts of Romaine ~ Caesar Dressing ~ Mediterranean Anchovies ~ Crispy Asiago Coronet
Roasted Beet$14.00
Mixed House Greens ~ Burrata ~ Heirloom Beets ~ Balsamic Reduction ~ Candied Pecans

Lobster

Caribbean Lobster Tail$51.00
"Butter Poached" ~ Candied Bacon ~ Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Green Beans ~ Lobster Beurre Blanc
2 Lb Maine Lobster
Broccolini ~ Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes ~ Drawn Butter
- Market Price
Caribbean Lobster "Thermidor"$49.00
Cremini Mushrooms ~ Sherry-Lobster Cream ~ Truffle ~ Leek Mashed Potato ~ Green Beans
Caribbean Lobster Risotto$48.00
Cremini Mushrooms ~ Truffle ~ Tomato ~ Grana Padano
Caribbean Lobster "Oscar"$57.00
Crab "Imperial" ~ Coconut Pecan Rice ~ Asparagus ~ Hollandaise

Fresh Fish & Seafoo

Yellowtail Snapper "Meuniere"$38.00
ingerling Potatoes ~ Green Beans ~ Lemon ~ Capers ~ Cherry Tomatoes
Crab Cakes$45.00
Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Broccolini ~ Pickled Asparagus Tartar Sauce
Grouper "Oscar"$47.00
Crabmeat ~ Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Asparagus ~ Hollandaise
Shrimp Fettuccini$36.00
Broccolini ~ Tomatoes ~ Lemon & Basil ~ Clam-Cream ~ Grana Padano
Shrimp & Scallops$45.00
Charred Tomato ~ Pearl Couscous ~ Broccolini ~ Grain Mustard Crème
Tuna Steak*$42.00
Pink Pepper ~ Semi-Dried Tomatoes ~ Key Lime & Garlic Butter ~ Broccolini ~ Leek Mashed Potatoes

Land

Grilled Filet Mignon*$62.00
Certified Black Angus Beef. Gorgonzola Potato Gratin ~ Asparagus ~ Glace de Veau & Béarnaise Sauce
Grilled Ribeye*$55.00
Certified Black Angus Beef. Fingerling Potatoes ~ Broccolini ~ Garlic & Herb Butter
Strip Steak "Au Poivre"*$65.00
Certified Black Angus Beef. Gorgonzola Potato Gratin ~ Asparagus ~ Green Peppercorns ~ Au Poivre Sauce
Berlin's Surf N Turf*$89.00
Certified Black Angus Beef. Filet & Caribbean Lobster Tail ~ Leek Mashed Potatoes ~ Asparagus ~ Glace de Veau ~ Béarnaise

Sides & Sauces

Additional Bread Service$3.00
Steamed Asparagus$6.00
Steamed Green Beans$5.00
Steamed Broccolini$5.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$5.00
Gorgonzola Potato Gratin$6.00
Coconut Pecan Rice$5.00
Leek Mashed Potato$5.00
Mushroom Risotto$10.00
Glace de Veau$2.00
Au- Poivre$2.00
Lobster Beure Blanc$2.00
Bearnaise$2.00
Hollandaise$2.00

What 3,489 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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DavidF
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant and bar, friendly and efficient staff, excellent food - Shrimp Cocktail Lobster Bisque and Caribbean Lobster Tail all fabulous. Would highly recommend
S
Shaye
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server, Sarah, was excellent. Portions were slightly small for pricing. I had the tuna steak. My husband had the grouper Oscar. Mine was better. His was extremely small with just an okay presentation.
E
Excellent
Jacksonville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Parking in Key West is abysmal! Plan on it and arrive early!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience2
Would not recommend. Felt rushed to place the order for our entrees. Our server told us that it would take 20 minutes for the chef to prep the meal and another 30 minutes to cook. After that statement our expectations were very high and we thought we were in for quite the dining experience …well, no more than 10 minutes later the entrees were served, grouper was cold, dry and bland, the lobster risotto was “soupy” not creamy and bland. The price you pay per entree did not reflect on the meals that were served. Will never return here. Stay away!
D
Debbie
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s a beautiful place and the food was fabulous’
D
Darnold
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been here many times first time having the Lobster! It was amazing. We had just a tail and my Girl had the whole Lobster.. did not disappoint!!
M
Mick
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cuisine that lives up to high expectations! We always make the A&B Lobster House a stop when we are in Key West. …and there is no better way to start the evening than with a cocktail in Berlins.
MM
MichaelM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seated us on time and server met our needs during the entire dining experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The restaurant was amazing. The food was delicious. Everything was great in the restaurant except for some guests that were being extremely loud and rowdy. One of them was throwing pieces of napkin paper to another table full of young ladies who are just trying to enjoy their time. When approached by the manager this gentleman completely lied and said he didn’t do it. They were asked to leave the restaurant since they were seen by others. I commend the staff for handling the situation.
s
stevez
Dallas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience1
The food was not good at all. Told them and they did nothing and really did not care. Lobster was rubbery and the fish was cold.
LW
LolaW
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Espresso martini was awesome. Definitely go with the lobster and escargot appetizer.
AR
AnyeR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good moment, thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’nn
BK
BenK
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
We had a few different dishes: the 2lb lobster was over cooked and rubbery. My youngest son got the filet mignon and it was a little dry. The lobster Thermidor had too much sauce and the ocotillos appetizer was also over cooked. The lobster bisque was good but would have liked more lobster. The lobster Oscar was excellent and the escargot appetizer was delicious. The smoked rum drink was great! I had it with the Cherry wood and it came out with a lot of smoke in the glass. Very cool.
R
Ringo
Cincinnati
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent at A&B.
H
Hcriv
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Not really worth the price. High end, high cost restaurants should have lucisous flavorful well prepared meals. Grouper Oscar was dry and lacked flavor. Mashed potatoes had more flavor than grouper.
SB
StephanieB
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu choices. The lobster tail was out of this world.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Overall I would not recommend this restaurant. While it was not horrible it was definitely not great. We have eaten at tons of fine dining establishments and while this one appears to be one on the surface. The service and food quality was not a fine dining experience. The positive things are the location and the views which are beautiful. The restaurant overall had a nice Decor and atmosphere. Our waiter while efficient at his job; was not very friendly. At times acted like we were an inconvenience. Never asked us how our food was. Did not properly clean the table between courses. The food was ok. The lobster bisque was too heavy and felt like it had been sitting there all day. Very very thick and very little lobster. The Cesar salad was good. The grouper Oscar my husband had was pretty good. I had the cilantro seared grouper special and it was bland and clearly not seared. But overcooked in the oven. Overall was not horrible. But for price vs quality I will not return. Much better places to eat at in key west!
L
Localtourist
Key West
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice, upscale restaurant without the stuffyness. Great atmosphere for intimate setting or dinner with the family. Excellent serving staff.
DA
DavidA
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my birthday!! The server was impeccable as well as all the other service. Food was excellent!!
BP
BetsyP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our time and meal. Can’t wait to go back! Our waiter was a doll too. Jared I forget the name but he’s from CT. Thank you!
CL
ChristinaL
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best restaurants in Key West! Food was superb and service impeccable. Well worth the cost for the ambiance of overlooking the marina and enjoying a beautiful dining experience in this wonderful city. I look forward to going there again!
WG
WendyG
Miami
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always delicious, views can't be beat and Elizabeth is one of the finest waitresses we have ever come across!
MC
MC11
Key West
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, service and views of the Harbor
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Everything was simply fine.
JH
JaclynH
Naples
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lobster Oscar was incredible! Key lime martini was also exceptional. Highly recommend!
BM
BobbyM
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our visit, service was exceptional and food was so delicious. Highly recommend the shrimp Alfredo amazing.
HB
HalseyB
Orlando
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is always fantastic. Truly is good food and great service. We always go when we are in town and will continue to do so.
MY
MarkY
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience1
Very noisy, poor food quality & presentation! Highly overpriced. Will never come back nor recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always visit A&B. Best view and Lobster in the Keys.
L
Lindsey
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was top notch, food was absolutely delicious and location is beautiful! Everyone should make this a stop in the Key West trip!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Cool spot. Felt historic, excellent service and delicious food. Would have been nice to see a stricter dress code.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The space was nice and the food was very good. Service was a little slow as they were very busy.
S
Sjaz
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Beautiful surroundings. Great drinks. Does oak dish was tile fish. It’s preparation was just not good. Have had time fish previously, so I know it’s a good tasting piece of fish. This was not
M
Mark
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been here several times. Each time the food has been fantastic. The wait staff is always prompt. More importantly to me is the accuracy of the food and they do not disappoint. I would go here for either a romantic dinner with a great view a casual family outing.
TC
TomC
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service, great atmosphere, amazing food, but be prepared to pay for all this high-end quality. We went for our anniversary, had an amazing dinner we will never forget and were treated like royalty but left with $250 less in my wallet.
BM
BranMan
Houston
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience. Great drinks, great view on the second floor balcony overlooking the marina. Great surf and turf!
AN
ANNIE
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
Fantastic meal and presentation. A little pricy but worth it especially for a special occasion.
SP
SoPep
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you have one restaurant to try in Key West, this is the one. The view, the food… everything! The terrace is also a must
JN
JenniferN
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service! The food was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing birthday dinner

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

A&B Lobster House is rated 4.7 stars by 3489 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 20, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

700 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

Cross street
Simonton St
Neighborhood
Key West
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Lounge
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Gated Lot adjacent to restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://aandblobsterhouse.com/
Phone number
(305) 294-5880
Private party facilities
A&B Lobster House party planners can make your special event a night to remember! From small intimate dinners to large, private parties, A&B delivers a truly memorable dining experience. Feel free to email or call the number above to check on availability and options for your event.
Private party contact
ablobsterparty@gmail.com: (305) 294-4902

A&B Lobster House

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Caribbean Lobster "Thermidor"

2 Lb Maine Lobster

A&ampB Lobster Bisque

Starters

Maine Lobster & Escargot$21.00

Oysters Rockefeller$18.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Shrimp Cocktail "Martini"$18.00

Tuna Tataki*$19.00

Beef Carpaccio*$22.00

Soups & Salads

A&B Lobster Bisque$14.00

The "BLT" Iceberg Wedge$12.00

Roasted Pear$12.00

New England Clam Chowder$13.00

Berlin's Classic Caesar$13.00

Roasted Beet$14.00

Lobster

Caribbean Lobster Tail$51.00

2 Lb Maine Lobster

Caribbean Lobster "Thermidor"$49.00

Caribbean Lobster Risotto$48.00

Caribbean Lobster "Oscar"$57.00

Fresh Fish & Seafoo

Yellowtail Snapper "Meuniere"$38.00

Crab Cakes$45.00

Grouper "Oscar"$47.00

Shrimp Fettuccini$36.00

Shrimp & Scallops$45.00

Tuna Steak*$42.00

Land

Grilled Filet Mignon*$62.00

Grilled Ribeye*$55.00

Strip Steak "Au Poivre"*$65.00

Berlin's Surf N Turf*$89.00

Sides & Sauces

Additional Bread Service$3.00

Steamed Asparagus$6.00

Steamed Green Beans$5.00

Steamed Broccolini$5.00

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$5.00

Gorgonzola Potato Gratin$6.00

Coconut Pecan Rice$5.00

Leek Mashed Potato$5.00

Mushroom Risotto$10.00

Glace de Veau$2.00

Au- Poivre$2.00

Lobster Beure Blanc$2.00

Bearnaise$2.00

Hollandaise$2.00

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