Blackfin Bistro

We have been coming to Key West for over 25 years. These folks opened 2019. We’ve never made a point to stop in, but we did yesterday and we were very very pleased. My husband enjoyed the not a lot of heavy cream and you had lobster chunks. We also had the goat cheese croquette that were delicious that came with caramelized onions, potato, slivers, and a drizzle of honey just the right amount of honey recommendation that they add more potato slippers. The carrot cake was delicious. Did not have any nuts cream cheese frosting very very good homemade. Great atmosphere great ambience highly recommend definitely going back Emily was our waitress and she did an amazing job guiding us🌸🥰🌺

We had Sunday Brunch & it was very good: Soup & Sandwich for me & Shrimp BLT for my wife. Lobster Bisque was delicious and the sandwich was a French style toasted baguette with ham & small Gerking pickles. The sandwich was good, heated & toasted, but had a few too many pickles. The BLT & fries were great. Waiter was friendly & attentive (thank you!). We were a bit disappointed they didn’t have the full menu as the brunch menu was limited. Overall, a good meal.

This is my 3rd 5 star rating I've given in the last 8 years, and I can honestly say the experience was memorable. Stopped in to use the restroom, but before I left a previous patron recommended that I'd try the "Porkchop dish," and immediately I was sold with curiosity. While dining with my Navigator, we compromised our interest and lovingly split our meals to experience one's interest. She chose the smoked salmon appetizer and I the Lobster bisque. Both dishes were in harmony. The bisque was excellent and the salmon was as fresh as if it was caught within 36 hrs. The 2nd course is served. The anticipated main course delivered. Caribbean-style pork chop cooked med-well over yellow rice and charred asparagus, a well deserved "chef's kiss." For my Navigator, Caribbean sautéed shrimp over mashed potatoes and sautéed tomato spinach. Needless to say, we decided to share and we were both pleased. Dessert? I shouldn't. We should. We shall! Vanilla Creme brulee, perfect caramelized sugar finish with a perfect custard. This place earned a solid 5 star due tobthe perfect atmosphere, timing, service, and excellent foods. I have no doubt that this experience may never be replicated but to know of what a 5 star experience is like, its only fair to give credit to where credit is due.

We came across Blackfin Bistro on our last night in Key West. If we had discovered it earlier in the trip, it likely would have earned a repeat visit. Food Blackfin is a beer and wine restaurant, so no cocktails. I’m not a big drinker, but I do enjoy when a place offers creative house cocktails. Since I’m not much of a wine or beer person either, I was initially a bit disappointed. That changed quickly when I saw they served Stiegl Grapefruit Radler. That alone felt like a small vacation in a glass. The menu offers plenty of choices to satisfy almost any palate. We weren’t especially hungry, so we opted for a lighter approach: • Grilled Octopus • Tempura Green Beans • Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad Everything we ordered was very good. The salad was fresh and thoughtfully balanced, with bacon, goat cheese, apple, and honey bringing layers of flavor. It was served with a crusty baguette. We don’t normally eat bread, but this was a welcome addition. The grilled octopus was tender, flavorful, and served hot. Always a good sign. The tempura items were nicely executed, lightly battered and not greasy. The green beans were crisp with delicate seasoning, served alongside a balsamic glaze dipping sauce that complemented without overpowering. Service Service was attentive throughout the evening. We never felt forgotten, and we never felt rushed. The pacing was natural and relaxed. Thank you, Gabor. Atmosphere The indoor dining area feels quiet and intimate. The outdoor patio in the back leans more casual. Surrounded by a tall fence and shaded by trees that form natural canopies, it offers a sense of privacy that can be hard to find in many of the more open-air restaurants along Duval Street. Even though this was a lighter, abbreviated meal for us, my sense is that Blackfin would be an excellent choice for a full dinner. We would definitely plan to return on our next visit to Key West.

Food is great. Service is terrible. Server seemed very disinterested. Bartenders started closing up a full 30 minutes before closing time. It was loud, obnoxious and killed the experience. Two other tables complained about the noise as well. Extremely disappointing.