KEY WEST, FL - Eaton Street Seafood Market is a popular destination in Key West, offering locally caught seafood for purchase or dining in. The casual atmosphere and service make it a comfortable place for everyone. After placing your order at the counter, you can find a seat on the sunny patio and wait for your food to be delivered in convenient cardboard boats that can be disposed of afterward.
The Star Attraction At Eaton Street Seafood Is Their Stone Crabs
The menu offers a variety of tempting options, such as grilled, fried, or blackened fish, which can be enjoyed in soft tortillas as fish tacos. The selection of fish may include grouper, hogfish, snapper, or pink shrimp. The lobster rolls are a standout, featuring buttered and grilled top-loading buns filled with generous portions of sweet meat and mayonnaise. Accompanying the main dishes are delicious side options like conch fritters, reminiscent of grand oceanic hushpuppies, Eaton Street's smoked fish dip with Cuban crackers, conch ceviche, and Buffalo shrimp with blue cheese.
A star attraction at Eaton Street Seafood is their stone crabs, available during the mid-October season. Despite the cost, stone crab lovers are willing to spend around $50 for a modest order. The pink-and-black claws are served calm and cracked, ready to eat. The meat resembles an incredibly tender lump crab and can be pulled from the claw in satisfyingly moist and ocean-pure hunks. The accompanying Key lime mustard sauce adds a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the stone crabs. The sauce is so good that it can be enjoyed with conch fritters and French fries.
While Key West offers many fancy dining options, Eaton Street Seafood Market stands out for its exceptional seafood.
