Lunch

Welcome to personal reviews and recommendations brought to you via the Momma Meter. Your momma might be your momma, or your wife. In my case, my momma wasn’t much of a cook, so my gauge is my favorite cook on earth (she knows who she is).

Momma Meter:

•  6/6: This dish feels like it came straight from momma’s kitchen; full heart, perfect technique, comfort that heals, no shortcuts, extra depth of flavor.

•  5/6: Almost there, missing just a little of that nurturing magic.

•  4/6: Solid, but more “good restaurant” than “momma’s table.”

•  3/6: Tasty, but lacks the soul-depth.

•  2/6: Functional, but no emotional warmth.

•  1/6: Just food, no momma energy.

The Docks (5.5/6)

Max’s reviews today includes a wonderful lunch and dinner spot near Key West. Stock Island is the home of The Docks, a fresh seafood market and restaurant and bar that is a “must visit” location on your trip to the keys.

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Blue Heaven Breakfast (5.5/6)

Sitting at the small bar inside Blue Heaven feels like “old Key West” again, which I love. I asked the bar tender “what makes this place special”. She began telling me about how the owners treat the staff, that the man who busses tables has been there 30 years and

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Sarabeth’s (5.5/6)

Simple, comfortable, excellent! Put Sarabeth’s on your list for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It has a very comfortable feel, the staff is wonderfully attentive but not to much so, the coffee is deep and rich and mmmmmm so good. The menu is simple, which I love, and everything looks

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Hogfish Bar and Grill (5/6)

The best fried fish sandwich in the keys! I‘ve loved this place for years. On this trip I met the owner (Bob) who talked about how important reviews are for the restaurants success. This is a “must stop” on any trip to the keys for me. It’s a

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Date and Thyme

I cannot believe this little store, it’s absolutely one of my favorite places in the Key’s. Inside of maybe 250 square feet they literally sell everything I ever eat. From the exact bone broth, bison meat brand, sheep yogurt, fruits/veggies, prepared foods, on and on. They don’

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La Creperie (5/6)

French Cafe I was very surprised by this little spot. Very high quality, delicious breakfast and lunch. It doesn’t need much detail, just go. It’s well worth the time!

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Boondocks Grill (4.8/6)

Sometimes life gives you little gifts, tonight’s dinner was that. I drove to the Square Grouper only to find it closed on Sundays and heading back stopped in at Boondocks. Since I’m solo sitting at the bar I asked “can I just get fish and veggies?” and they said “of

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Olives (4.5/6)

This is such a cute little Mediterranean spot. The food is very good, though the space itself is tiny. If you are included you can easily share a meal at this place so don’t buy two for the two of you. I’m a sucker for Turkish Coffee and

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Sarabeth’s lunch (4/6)

On a rainy cold day in Key West Sarabeth’s gets the nod for lunch. Mainly because it’s warm and dry but the I‘ve got not had breakfast here so far. The Key West cheesesteak is pretty good. I’ll give it a 4 of 6. Nothing to

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