BENT PROP – American
A waterfront room on Cudjoe Key looking out over a working marina, calling its own cooking Keys cuisine with a twist. Dinner runs Thursday through Monday from five, with happy hour from three. Starters lean coastal: grilled octopus, lobster cargot, crispy calamari, sesame-crusted tuna tataki, twenty-four-hour marinated wings. Mains reach further, from seafood pasta with Key West pink shrimp, mussels and clams to coconut-crusted catch of the day, rack of lamb with pear demi-glace, veal marsala and prime ribeye. Key lime bread pudding closes it out. Indoor and outdoor seating; larger parties are asked to reserve. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
457 Drost Drive Cudjoe Key, FL 33042 410-490-7773 https://www.bentpropkeys.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at BENT PROP
Dairy-Free at BENT PROP
BENT PROP in Cudjoe Key has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Rice, Dessert Du Jour and Add Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BENT PROP
BENT PROP in Cudjoe Key has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Fish, Add Chicken and Add Tuna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BENT PROP
BENT PROP in Cudjoe Key has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Rice, Buttery Mashed Potatoes and Dessert Du Jour. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at BENT PROP
BENT PROP in Cudjoe Key has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prime Ribeye, Add Tuna and Veal Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at BENT PROP
BENT PROP in Cudjoe Key has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken and Veal Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at BENT PROP
BENT PROP in Cudjoe Key has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken and Veal Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at BENT PROP
BENT PROP in Cudjoe Key has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Add Tuna and Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BENT PROP
BENT PROP in Cudjoe Key has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Rice, Dessert Du Jour and Flourless Chocolate Torte. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BENT PROP
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Add Tuna | 0.1 g | 42.5 g |
| Classic Caesar | 61.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Add Lobster Tail | 30.9 g | 32.8 g |
| Wedge Salad | 9 g | 29.1 g |
| Roasted Beet Salad | 15.9 g | 25.2 g |
| Steak Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
| Veal Marsala | 0.1 g | 22.5 g |
| Grilled Octopus | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| Add Shrimp | 28.5 g | 18.8 g |
| Hand Cut French Fries | 46.4 g | 17.2 g |
| Crispy Calamari | 13.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Prime Ribeye | 0 g | 15.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Start
- Grilled Octopus - $22: marinated in extra virgin olive oil, lightly spiced, citrus orange reduction & fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-Made Meatballs - $18: hand rolled meatballs, marinara sauce, mozzarella & grana padano cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $16: breaded and seasoned then flash-fried, served with cherry peppers, rich tomato coulis, zesty lemon aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Cargot - $24: atlantic lobster medallions with a rich garlic herb butter, asiago cheese & toasted crostinis Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Battered Vegetable Du Jour - $14: battered and deep fried served with lemon aioli and soy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tataki - $20: seared sesame-crusted #1 saku tuna with seaweed salad, sweet soy glaze & wasabi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Chicken Wings - $16: 24-hour marinated wings. Choice of: jerk bbq, old bay hot sauce, garlic parmesan, or habanero mango Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Greens
- Maryland Crab Soup - Cup - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maryland Crab Soup - Bowl - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream of Crab - Cup - $9 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream of Crab - Bowl - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $7: mixed greens, heirloom cherry tomato, red onion, cucumber, carrot & croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar - $7: romaine, grana padano cheese, crouton & house-made caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad - $16: baby arugula, toasted pistachio, heirloom cherry tomato, goat cheese & key lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $15: iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, heirloom tomato, red onion, crumbled bleu cheese & house-made bleu cheese Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry Pistachio Salad - $16: arugula tossed with fresh strawberries, crunchy pistachios, and creamy crumbled goat cheese, finished with a rich balsamic glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata & Tomato Caprese - $16: sliced vine ripened tomato, topped with creamy burrata, fresh basil pesto with drizzle of balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Cuban Sandwich - $19: slow-roasted pork, prosciutto, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, sweet pickles & honey mustard on artisan Cuban bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $22: choice of grilled, blackened, fried or coconut-crusted fish served with lettuce, tomato & remoulade sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sandbar Sweet Heat Chicken - $21: buttermilk marinated chicken, hot honey sauce, bread & butter pickles, on a brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Run-A-Ground Burger - $21: 1/2 lb tri-beef blend, crisp lettuce and fresh tomato, served on a toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Mains
- Seafood Pasta - $38: key west pink shrimp, mussels, clams & lobster in spicy plum tomato-basil sauce, served over pasta Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catch of the Day: grilled, blackened or coconut crusted, topped with pineapple mango salsa, served with seasoned rice & vegetable du jour Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toasted Coconut Shrimp - $30: large coconut crusted shrimp hand dipped and fried served with coconut coleslaw and hand cut fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lobster Tail: topped with a lobster cream sauce & succulent seafood, served with rice & grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $28: tempura battered Mahi-Mahi, served with hand cut fries & coconut slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Prop Chicken Confit - $34: citrus and herb infused half chicken confit served with seasoned rice and vegetable du jour Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rack of Lamb - $39: herb roasted lamb chops with pear demi glaze, mashed sweet potatoes & grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner
- Veal Marsala - $36: served in a rich creamy Marsala wine and mushroom sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bayou Vodka Fettuccine - $34: blackened shrimp, crispy bacon sauteed in a rich creamy vodka sauce served over fettuccine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs - $28: house-made meatballs, marinara, shaved grana padano Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Ribeye - $58: topped with porcini demi glaze, buttery mashed potatoes & grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner
- Steak Frites: marinated skirt steak grilled to perfection, served with Chef’s house made chimichurri and hand cut Idaho potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Buttery Mashed Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasoned Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Cut French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Slaw Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Du Jour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-Ons
- Add Chicken - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Shrimp - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Coconut Shrimp - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Add Lobster Tail - $28 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Tuna - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Add Fish - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Finale
- Key Lime Bread Pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flourless Chocolate Torte Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Dessert Du Jour Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Espresso
- Cappuccino
Frequently Asked Questions about BENT PROP
- Is BENT PROP dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BENT PROP has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Rice, Dessert Du Jour and Add Fish.
- What can I eat at BENT PROP on a dairy-free diet?
- Seasoned Rice, Dessert Du Jour and Add Fish carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BENT PROP have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasoned Rice and Dessert Du Jour.
- Is BENT PROP gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BENT PROP?
- Add Tuna, at roughly 42.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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