Gusto - Key West

We had a wonderful dining experience with delicious food, outstanding cocktails (the bartender was exceptional), and a great selection of beers! During our two visits to Key West last week, we made sure to stop by each time. The location is ideal, right in the heart of the action, yet the atmosphere is fantastic—complete with a lovely outdoor smoking area. The staff was incredible as well. The only slight downside was the key lime cake dessert, which didn’t quite measure up to some local competitors. While I appreciate the effort to be unique with the Oreo crust and a firmer texture, the cake ended up being a bit too solid, and the lime flavor was somewhat subtle. Overall, everything was absolutely amazing!

We arrived 20 minutes early for the dinner opening at 4 p.m. and were kindly seated ahead of time, which was a nice touch. We started with the large pulp for $12 from the lunch menu, which was great. I also tried the Pusser's Pain Killer and Strawberry Limeade, both priced at $12, and they were delicious. For dinner, we ordered the Grouper for $39 and the Brewery Burger for $20. Everything we had was tasty, though I felt the grouper was a bit pricey for the portion size. The fries that accompanied the burger could have been better. There’s also outdoor seating available. Overall, it’s a decent spot for dinner, and I’d recommend checking out their happy hour offerings.

Take a break here to relax for a few hours after exploring Key West, and refresh yourself with their five-flight microbrewery selection. We sat at the bar, where the bartender was friendly and answered all our questions about the different microbrews. The atmosphere is lovely, with plenty of shade and beautiful gardens. It also brings back memories of the old Pan Am days, and it’s located near the Truman Little White House.

A huge local beer list and excellent cocktail list. Eating is five stars! I would definitely recommend stopping by this food.

Heather was our waitress here and she was so attentive and friendly. She helped make our dining even more enjoyable with conversation. I had the fish tacos which were excellent and my wife had a garden salad with blackened shrimp wrap. The meal here was the best we had in Key West so far. Nice quiet and relaxing atmosphere. We could definitely hang out here for an hour or two. A must do for a great meal in Key West.