FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY – American (Brewery
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery occupies the former Pan American Airways office at 301 Whitehead Street in Key West, where the first ticket for an international flight, Key West to Havana, sold October 28, 1927. The building houses the Southernmost Brewery, where a brewmaster makes flagship and seasonal beers served with cocktails and wine. The kitchen runs a menu that changes with the seasons, pairing local seafood with American dishes and island touches. Guests eat in a garden shaded by fig trees, an indoor room filled with Pan American memorabilia, or at a bar built from an airplane wing.
301 Whitehead St Key West, FL 33040 +1-214-748-3457 https://firstflightkw.com/0Cuisine: American (Brewery
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
Dairy-Free at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY in Key West has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The First Flight Margarita, The Skinny Margarita and Spicy Sunrise. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY in Key West has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Key Lime Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY in Key West has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sunset Clipper - Citrus Wheat, Havana Mojito and Woodford Wingman. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY in Key West has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sunset Clipper - Citrus Wheat, The Mile High and Havana Mojito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY in Key West has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Key Lime Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY in Key West has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The First Flight Margarita, The Skinny Margarita and Spicy Sunrise. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY in Key West has 13 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sunset Clipper - Citrus Wheat, The Mile High and Havana Mojito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Plant-Based at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY in Key West has 5 plant-based-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sunset Clipper - Citrus Wheat, Woodford Wingman and Bermuda Triangle. 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 FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Key Lime Martini | 89.6 g | 14.5 g |
| Banana Daiquiri | 14.3 g | 3.8 g |
| Espresso Martini | 16.9 g | 2.2 g |
| The Skinny Margarita | 17.3 g | 1 g |
| Summer Shandy | 66.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Key Lime Margarita | 2.6 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Beverages
Original beers brewed on property and signature island cocktails.
- Sunset Clipper - Citrus Wheat - $7: Citrus wheat beer with aromas of grapefruit and coriander using fresh Florida citrus peels Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Old Havana Red - Amber Ale - $7: Rich amber ale with hints of roasted chocolate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Captain Maverick IPA - $7: Medium pale ale using a specialty blend of unique malts, grains, and hops Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Beer-A-Rita - $12: First Flight Wheat, Sauza Silver Tequila, splash of lime, salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Brass Monkey - $11: Muddled orange and lemon, Jim Beam, First Flight Wheat beer, orange bitters
- Summer Shandy - $10: First Flight Endless summer wheat, muddled lemonade, spirits of club soda
- Bermuda Triangle - $14: Hendrix gin, St Germain elderflower, lemon, sparkling rose Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Woodford Wingman - $14: Woodford Reserve, Chambord, cranberry juice, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- The Mile High - $15: Stoli Elit, dirty martini style, blue cheese olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Espresso Martini - $14: House espresso, Sobieski vanilla vodka, Kahlua
- Banana Daiquiri - $13: Rum Haven coconut rum, banana liqueur, coconut puree, pineapple juice, lime
- Key Lime Martini - $14: Sobieski vanilla vodka, key lime liqueur, fresh lime, vanilla cream
- Havana Mojito - $12: Havana club anejo blanco rum, muddled mint & lime, simple syrup, club soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pusser's Painkiller - $13: Pusser's british navy rum, cream of coconut, orange juice, pineapple juice, shaved nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Margaritas
- The First Flight Margarita - $14: Barrel aged Herradura reposado, agave, fresh lime, orange slice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Key Lime Margarita - $12: Sauza tequila, key lime liqueur, agave, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- The Skinny Margarita - $12: Milagro silver tequila, agave, fresh lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Spicy Sunrise - $13: Dolce Vida pineapple-jalapeno tequila, agave, fresh lime, splash of grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY
- Is FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The First Flight Margarita, The Skinny Margarita and Spicy Sunrise.
- What can I eat at FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY on a dairy-free diet?
- The First Flight Margarita, The Skinny Margarita and Spicy Sunrise carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sunset Clipper - Citrus Wheat and Havana Mojito.
- Is FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 FIRST FLIGHT ISLAND RESTAURANT & BREWERY?
- Key Lime Martini, at roughly 14.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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