Eaton Street Seafood Market - Best Key West Seafood Market

Eaton Street Seafood Market: Key West Seafood Market & Restaurant Excellence

Eaton Street Seafood Market and Restaurant at 801 Eaton Street stands as a leading destination for fresh seafood in historic Old Town Key West. Housed in a charming building constructed in 1877, the market showcases the vibrant flavors of Florida Keys waters while operating daily from 11 AM to 9 PM. This dual-purpose market and casual dining spot features open-air seating and delivers the island’s freshest selection directly from local fishermen.

Guests experience a menu designed around sustainably sourced seafood, highlighted by signature fresh lobster rolls—available hot or chilled with Maine lobster meat on a toasted bun. Also popular are house-made crab cake sandwiches layered on buttery croissant rolls with tomatoes, greens, and remoulade, along with fish or shrimp sandwiches that can be grilled, blackened, or fried and served on ciabatta with key lime mustard. Small plates include creamy stone crab artichoke dip, golden conch fritters, smoked fish dip, and zesty Key West ceviche served with chips or crackers. For taco lovers, grilled or blackened fish and shrimp tacos are topped with spring mix, cabbage, tomato, and tangy key lime mustard. Salads topped with fish or shrimp offer lighter options bursting with island flavor.

Seafood baskets featuring yellowtail snapper, conch strips, or local Key West pink shrimp pair with fries and coleslaw, while sides such as french fries, onion rings, mixed vegetables, and yellow rice complement the dining experience. Refreshments include crisp wines and IPA selections crafted to balance rich, briny seafood flavors.

The expansive seafood market presents glistening displays of fresh catches including grouper, hogfish, snapper varieties, local stone crabs, Key West pink shrimp, spiny lobster, and deep-water exotics. Staff provide specialized services such as splitting lobster tails, steaming shrimp or lobster, cracking stone crabs, and offering expert preparation advice. Ready-made dips, ceviche, and seafood salads are prepared daily, making take-home dining effortless. Delivery throughout Key West is available through Uber Eats, while nationwide overnight shipping extends these premium Key West seafood offerings to kitchens across the country.

Recognized by the New York Times as the “Shangri-La” of local seafood, Eaton Street Seafood Market remains a standout for tourists and seafood enthusiasts seeking high-quality catches in an iconic coastal setting.