What to order at Eaton Street Seafood Market

Must order
Hot buttered lobster roll, or stone crab claws in season
Signature dishes
Maine lobster roll, Stone crab claws
Editor tip
Pick a fish from the market case and they will cook it on the spot; stone crab season runs mid-October to May.
CuisineSeafood
Price$$
Neighborhoodhistoric-seaport
HoursDaily 11:00-21:00
Last verified

Signature dishes: Maine lobster roll, Stone crab claws

Must order: Hot buttered lobster roll, or stone crab claws in season

Tip: Pick a fish from the market case and they will cook it on the spot; stone crab season runs mid-October to May.

Location

Address: 801 Eaton Street, Key West, FL 33040

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