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Photo courtesy of Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
Photo courtesy of Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
Photo courtesy of Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
Photo courtesy of Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
Photo courtesy of The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.

The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.

Item: The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
Author: Claudia Miller

Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Seafood, Vegetarian

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Best Local's Pick: Flaming Buoy is tucked away in a charming converted home at the corner of Packer and Virginia Streets. This cozy 10-table restaurant mixes simple wood furnishings with splashes of yellow and orange, and has additional seating on their outside patio. Partners Scot Forste and Fred Isch meld gourmet and down-home cooking, focusing on fresh island ingredients. This makes their menu the perfect middle-ground for the foodie and non-foodie alike. As if hosting a party in their own home, Isch and Forste take turns cooking family recipes and charming diners with witty stories. Start your meal with the trio appetizer: smoky-sweet grilled Key West pink shrimp with lime chutney, tuna watermelon ceviche and Florida lobster mac. For an entree try their house specialty--a light flaky pan seared yellowtail snapper entree with a fresh banana salsa. Finish with the Spicy Chocolate Quesadilla. White and dark chocolate is melted between two flour tortillas and drizzled with a pepper-infused chocolate sauce. It's served with a side of freshly-made Tahitian Vanilla ice cream from Flamingo Crossing.

Address:

1100 Packer Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-295-7970

Hours:

Daily 6pm-9:30pm

Website:

theflamingbuoy.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Claudia Miller
Key West Local Expert

Best Restaurants, Seafood: "Make reservations for this tiny restaurant. They fill up fast, especially on the weekends."

Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Best Local's Pick: Charming owners serve a fresh mix of gourmet and down-home cooking in this cozy neighborhood restaurant.
Best for Seafood Because: Charming owners serve a fresh mix of gourmet and down-home cooking in this cozy neighborhood restaurant.

Main Menu
- Salads
  Garden Salad
  Small: $4.25
  
  Large: $6.95
  
  With Chicken Add: $2.00
  Greek Salad
  Small: $6.25
  
  Large: $8.95
  
  With Chicken Add: $2.00
  Caesar Salad
  Small: $4.25
  
  Large: $6.95
  
  With Chicken Add: $2.00
  Salad Platter
  Add Chicken For: $8.00
  
  For 7-10: $30.00
  Salad Platter
  For 20-25: $55.00
  
  Add Chicken For: $13.00
- Specialties
  The Fenway
  italian sausage, bell pepper and sliced onion
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
  The Tremont
  our white pizza topped with prosciutto, fresh basil and sliced tomato
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
  The Lucky Luciano
  pizza brasileira - chorizo sausage, hearts of palm, fresh tomato and sliced green onion on a white pizza
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
  The Newbury Street
  veal parmesan - breaded veal scallopine, fresh mozzarella, marinara and fresh basil
  
  Small: $16.10
  
  Large: $20.75
  Pedros Steak & Gorgonzola
  margherita pizza topped with marinated steak and gorgonzola cheese
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
- Seafood Specialties
  White Clam
  our white pizza covered with baby clams and fresh garlic
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
  White Shrimp
  our white pizza covered with baby shrimp, chopped onion and fresh garlic
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
- Pesto Specialties
  Slightly Pesto
  our white pizza splashed with pesto, diced tomato and fresh garlic
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
  Pollogo Pesto
  pesto base with grilled white meat chicken, gorgonzola cheese, light asiago and fresh garlic
  
  Large: $19.95
  
  Small: $15.25
  Garden Pesto
  a pesto base with artichoke heart, diced tomato, fresh garlic and asiago cheese
  
  Large: $19.95
  
  Small: $15.25
- Main
  Baked Lasagna
  
  made with chicken, beef or veggie ($9.00)
  
  Lasagna Combo
  
  baked lasagna with a small salad: greek, garden or caesar ($12.00)
  
  Calzone
  a combination of mozzarella, ricotta and imported asiago, rolled in our famous pizza dough and baked to perfection.
  
  One Size 12: $10.00
  
  Each Topping Add: $1.50
  Pizza Margherita (cheese Pizza)
  Small 14: $11.75
  
  Small 14, Each Topping Add: $1.50
  
  Large 18,: $15.00
  
  Large 18, Each Topping Add: $1.75
  Spinach Square (5)
  
  ($2.50)
- Slices
  
  Cheese
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Pepperoni (roni)
  
  ($3.25)
  
  slice Of The Day (sod)
  
  ($3.57)
- Our Specialties
  The Swellesley
  our pizza "arrabbiata" parmigiano-reggiano, red sauce, chorizo, crushed red pepper, garlic, olive oil & basil
  
  Small: $16.10
  
  Large: $20.75
  Gepettos Roasted Veggie
  red sauce, mozzarella, herb roasted eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and fresh basil
  
  Small 14" Each Topping Add: $16.10
  
  Large 18" Each Topping Add: $20.75
  Patata Rossa
  white pizza with rosemary & garlic roasted red bliss potatoes, caramelized onions, fontina and mozarella
  
  Small: $16.10
  
  Large: $20.75
  The 3 Cheese
  our white pizza combining the tastes of mozzarella, ricotta, asiago, diced tomato and minced garlic
  
  Large: $18.00
  
  Small: $14.25
  Spinach Leaf
  our red pizza topped with fresh spinach, ricotta and fresh garlic
  
  Small: $14.25
  
  Large: $18.00
  White Spinach
  our white pizza topped with fresh spinach, mozzarella, feta cheese and fresh garlic
  
  Small: $14.25
  
  Large: $18.00
  Hawaiian
  a tropical combination of canadian bacon and chopped pineapple
  
  Small: $14.25
  
  Large: $18.00
  Chicken Fajita Pizza
  grilled white meat chicken, chopped olive, onion and jalapeno pepper
  
  Small: $16.10
  
  Large: $20.75
  Garden Veggie
  a wonderful combination of fresh mushroom, onion, diced bell pepper, broccoli and fresh garlic
  
  Small: $16.10
  
  Large: $20.75
  Beacon Hill
  a mix of sun-dried tomato and delicious eggplant
  
  Small: $14.25
  
  Large: $18.50
  The Uncommon Pizza
  a mouth-watering combination of bacon, fresh pineapple and jalapeno pepper
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
  The Mgh
  a healthy mixture of fresh spinach and chopped broccoli topped off with imported feta cheese
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
  The Harvard Street
  a classic combination of fresh tomato, basil, mozzarella and garlic
  
  Small: $16.10
  
  Large: $20.75
  Brendans Buffalo Chicken
  white pizza with buffalo chicken, blue cheese and mozzarella
  
  Large: $19.95
  
  Small: $15.25
  Bubs Bbq Chicken
  our white pizza with bbq chicken, sliced onion and mozzarella
  
  Large: $19.95
  
  Small: $15.25
  The State House
  created for the meat lover, a tantalizing combination of hamburger, sliced pepperoni and italian sausage
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
  The John chief Bucyk
  beloved by bostons own chief, sliced pepperoni and sliced baby mushroom
  
  Small: $14.25
  
  Large: $18.00
  Charles Street
  a local favorite consisting of portabella mushroom, delicious sun-dried tomato and fresh chopped garlic
  
  Small: $15.25
  
  Large: $19.95
- Slice & Salad Combos
  
  One Slice Of Cheese Or Pepperoni
  
  with a small garden, greek or caesar salad ($6.75)
  
  One slice Of The Day
  
  with a small garden, greek or caesar salad ($6.95)

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