Key West Lobster Season 2025

Key West Lobster Season 2025: August Opening Week Specials & Local Catch

Key West's beloved Lobsterfest may be on pause in 2025, but the Florida Spiny Lobster season kicks off strong on August 6, offering seafood lovers a hands-on way to dive into local flavor. With the Mini-Season running July 30–31 and the Regular Season spanning August 6, 2025 to March 31, 2026, lobster fans still have plenty to look forward to. Whether catching your own or savoring creative dishes at top restaurants, the island's appetite for fresh lobster hasn't missed a beat.

Opening Week Lobster Specials in Key West – 2025

Half Shell Raw Bar – Historic Seaport
A local favorite brings back a crowd-pleaser for August 6 only, pairing fresh spiny lobster tails with cold draft specials to toast the season.

Blue Heaven – Bahama Village
Celebrate the return of the iconic Lobster “BLT” Benedict, available during the first week of regular season—a Key West brunch essential.

Surly Siren Saloon – 308 Front St., Mallory Square Fringe
The happy hour menu (2–5 pm, Mon–Fri) now includes lobster-roll sliders, best paired with drink specials that span from local brews to tropical cocktails.

Conch Republic Seafood Co. – Harbor Walk, Greene Street
Offering dock-to-dish freshness, this waterfront staple features garlic-butter lobster tails at a discounted market rate August 6–10, with rotating coupon codes shared via Instagram Stories.

A&B Lobster House – Historic Bight
For a touch of fine dining, indulge in the traditional Spiny Lobster Thermidor prix-fixe, available August 6–10 with limited nightly reservations.

Hogfish Bar & Grill – Stock Island
Directly across from the trap boats, enjoy whole split lobster tails seasoned in garlic-herb butter—as fresh as it gets for opening day.

Beyond the Plate: Lobster Adventures in Key West

• DIY Lobster Boil: Grab fresh tails from Eaton Street Seafood Market or Fishbusters dock, and rent a portable kit for a backyard cookout.

• Charter & Cook: Join half-day trips with outfits like Lost Reef Adventures, where chefs will prepare your legal catch that same evening.

• Mini-Season Reminders: No night diving, maintain the 300-ft shoreline buffer, and steer clear of Sanctuary Preservation Areas.

Visitor Tips for Lobster Season 2025

• Book early. Opening week fills quickly—especially with the festival hiatus prompting venue-hopping.

• Request “catch of the day.” Lobster is market priced, so daily availability and cost may vary.

• Bring a cooler. Many restaurants offer tails to-go—ideal for beach picnics or road trip leftovers.

In 2025, the lobster celebration shifts from street fest to seafood kitchens—offering a more personal, authentic taste of island life.