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In Short – More than 100 years ago, this colorful, ramshackle building and rambling courtyard were home to gambling, prostitution, cockfighting and boxing matches refereed by Ernest Hemingway. Now, home to more prosaic pursuits of dining, drinking and selling trinkets, it's an endearingly funky mishmash of picnic tables, bars, a gift shop, a water tower, a pingpong table, a rooster cemetery and actual roosters. It's everything eggs in the morning and Caribbean/continental for lunch and dinner.
02/27/09
A Really Good Lunch
by flicka6 at Citysearch
My husband and I had a really good lunch recently, when we visited Key West, at Blue Heaven. It took us a while to find it, but it was worth it. My lobster sandwich and key lime pie were great. We didn't even mind the chickens. They kind of added to the character of the place. I recommend it.
01/14/09
Coolest spot for breakfast
by raenellg at Citysearch
My husband and I are on honeymoon in Key West and had our first breakfast here. This place is soooo cool. The food was excellent and our waitress was very responsive and nice. The atmosphere is out of this world. I love the openess and flora. I would recommend this as a must see spot for anyone going to Key West.
03/19/08
Blue Heaven's Obnoxious Blue-Haired Hostess
by joffy35 at Citysearch
If you enjoy being insulted by an obnoxious, old sea hag of a hostess whose face looks like a wrinkled old catcher's mitt while waiting an hour for a seat, then this is your place. If not, then DO NOT GO THERE!!!! Because I know I never will again. So much for Key West charm. I guess when a place becomes a well-known tourist attraction, courtesy and customer service take a back seat. I will be sure to tell everyone back home to boycott this place on principle. There are plenty of other great restaurants on the island where you don't have to put up with a bitter old woman who hates her job while you are on vacation. If I were a manager at Denny's, I wouldn't even consider hiring her to wash dishes.
- Cons: Hostess was obnoxious, self-rightous, and flat-out rude.
The Details on Blue Heaven
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are accepted for parties of 10 willing to put up a $10-per-person deposit. Go early or late and be prepared to cool your heels (and wet your whistle) at one of the two bars.
When to Go:
Sunday mornings take a leisurly start with brunch from 8am to 2pm.
The Extras:
Lobster season starts in August and Blue Heaven's inclusion of this crustacean friend will make you wish it were August all year.
Category:
Restaurants, Gift Shops, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
