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Louie's BackyardvsSloppy Joe's Bar
Louie's Backyard and Sloppy Joe's are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, Louie's Backyard ranks slightly higher than Sloppy Joe's. Louie's Backyard ranks #4 in Key West with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and concierge.com.
Louie's Backyard
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Where
Time Out
Frommer's
700 Waddell Ave, Key West, FL 33040-4729
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Concierge "An oldie but goodie, this Key West institution frequented by Jimmy Buffett—and just about every upscale tourist who comes to Key West—is housed in a historic oceanfront home."
Fodor's "Feast your eyes on a steal-your-breath-away view and beautifully presented dishes prepared by executive Chef Doug Shook." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Using locally caught seafood and produce grown specifically for Louie’s by Island Farms, longstanding chef Doug Shook creates fresh, seasonal (and pricey) dishes." Full review
Gayot14.0
"One of the first to serve New Florida cuisine; still going strong with an unbeatable view." Full review
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If meat is your request, grilled tamarind-glazed Berkshire pork chop with roasted applesauce will satisfy.
Where "An enduring favorite among locals and visitors alike, Louie’s Backyard combines island manor house ambience with cutting-edge cuisine." Full review
Time Out "The Floribbean cuisine here is outstanding, but the real winner is the setting—smack on a prime slab of the Gulf." Full review
Frommer's "Still going strong after more than 40 years, both the setting and the creative island menu help make Louie’s one of Key West’s most cherished, romantic, and quintessential...upper-end restaurants." Full review
Sloppy Joe's Bar Travel + Leisure Frommer's Gayot
Afar Magazine Frommer's Travel + Leisure
201 Duval St., Key West, FL 33040
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Travel + Leisure "In Old Town, nurse a $7 frozen Rum Runner as the live music plays throughout the day." Full review
Frommer's "Even gussied up for the masses, the joint exudes character up the wazoo, with its distinctive Cuban-tile floor; hanging flags; walls crammed with photos, memorabilia, and stuffed trophy fish." Full review
Gayot10.0
"Bar snacks like wings and conch fritters with a frozen rumrunner that Hemingway would envy." Full review
Afar Magazine "With annual events like the Ernest Hemingway look-a-like contest, you know you're in for a good time when you go to Sloppy Joe's. Menu items range from seafood to pizza but don't forget..." Full review
Frommer's "Yes, the island’s most famous saloon/eatery is touristy, but you haven’t fully experienced Key West without setting foot in this icon, founded by Ernest Hemingway wingman Joe Russell the day Prohibition was repealed in 1933, and made legendary by Papa and his cronies" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Chow down on the combo of ground beef, onions, peppers, and spices known as The Original Sloppy Joe Sandwich while you enjoy live music, dancing, and people-watching."
