The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.

The Flaming Buoy Filet Co., seafood cuisine in Key West

The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. is a Key West restaurant that presents itself as a mix of retro supper club, sassy bistro, and personal whim. Its approach reinterprets nostalgia with local ingredients like fresh fish, tropical fruits, and Cuban flavors. The place describes itself as a one-of-a-kind neighborhood restaurant, with a friendly and easy-going attitude.

House Specialties

The kitchen is serious about fresh fish, yet playful with the menu. Among the specialties mentioned by the company itself are the catch of the day with banana salsa, a lime butter sauce, lobster mac & cheese, lobster Thermidor, and a trio of appetizers and entrees offering the best of three worlds. There's even an avocado cheesecake.

Menus and Hours

The restaurant offers a happy hour menu from 4:00 to 6:00 and a dinner menu from 4:00 until close. Closed on Tuesdays. The published hours for the rest of the days are 18:00 to 20:30, Sunday through Saturday except Tuesday.

Recognition

The establishment has been recognized nationally and has grabbed the attention of the New York Times, according to its own presentation. It has also been included in The Complete Key West Insider Guide, which cites a description by Margit Bisztray highlighting its nostalgic element, its friendly and easy-going attitude, and its style as part of a true Key West experience.

Location and Contact

424 Eaton Street, Key West, FL 33040 · Phone: +13052957970 · Email: filetco@gmail.com · Hours: Sunday: 18:00-20:30 | Tuesday: 18:00-20:30 | Wednesday: 18:00-20:30 | Thursday: 18:00-20:30 | Friday: 18:00-20:30 | Saturday: 18:00-20:30. Closed on Tuesdays.