FLAMING BUOY – Seafood
The Flaming Buoy Filet Co., on Eaton Street in Key West, is a small, reservation-encouraged bistro built around locally caught seafood alongside ribs and other mains. Dishes include lobster mac and cheese, bacon-wrapped scallops, grilled grouper in lime butter, pink shrimp in Thai curry, maple-glazed scallops, tuna-watermelon ceviche, Szechuan green beans and duck confit flatbread with cherry port sauce. Beer-battered chicken and waffles round out a menu that also carries vegetarian and vegan choices. The restaurant serves dinner Wednesday through Monday, closed Tuesdays, seating a small dining room that leans on personal, changeable specials as much as a fixed card.
424 Eaton Street, Key West, FL 33040 3052957970 https://www.theflamingbuoy.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at FLAMING BUOY
Dairy-Free at FLAMING BUOY
FLAMING BUOY in Key West has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Marinated Key West Pink Shrimp, Spicy Onion Rings and Sweet & Spicy Szechuan Green Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at FLAMING BUOY
FLAMING BUOY in Key West has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Marinated Key West Pink Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at FLAMING BUOY
FLAMING BUOY in Key West has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caesar Salad (Large), Yellowtail Snapper with Banana Salsa and Red Thai Curry with Coconut Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at FLAMING BUOY
FLAMING BUOY in Key West has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lobster Mac & Cheese, Chicken Marinara and Filet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at FLAMING BUOY
FLAMING BUOY in Key West has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cone Of French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at FLAMING BUOY
FLAMING BUOY in Key West has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cone Of French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at FLAMING BUOY
FLAMING BUOY in Key West has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet & Spicy Szechuan Green Beans and Portobello Mushroom Marinara. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at FLAMING BUOY
FLAMING BUOY in Key West has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spinach Artichoke Dip, Spicy Onion Rings and Crock of Chili. 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 FLAMING BUOY
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Marinara | 12.8 g | 48.9 g |
| Lobster Mac & Cheese | 78.4 g | 38.6 g |
| Spinach Salad (Large) | 25.2 g | 31.3 g |
| Crock of Chili | 43.1 g | 30.8 g |
| Chicken & Waffles | 40.3 g | 21 g |
| Spinach Salad (Small) | 84.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Filet Mignon | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| The Filet Co. Three Way | 17.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Shrimp Quesadilla | 13.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Caprese Salad | 0 g | 10 g |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip | 9.6 g | 9.8 g |
| Caesar Salad (Small) | 16.5 g | 9.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Appetizer Trio - $24: grilled key west pink shrimp with spicy lime chutney, lobster mac & cheese & caprese salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac & Cheese - $26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Quesadilla - $14: grilled key west pink shrimp & aged white cheddar topped with banana salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Wrapped Scallops - $16: two bacon wrapped scallops served over mashed sweet potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Marinated Key West Pink Shrimp - $22: with spicy lime chutney Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna & Watermelon Ceviche - $18: served with tortillas chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Spicy Szechuan Green Beans - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Confit Flat Bread - $28: with a cherry port sauce & manchego cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $9: topped with parmesan served with flatbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cone Of French Fries - $9: with key lime aioli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Onion Rings - $11: with key lime aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Crock of Chili - $9: topped with cheddar cheese, onion & sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Soup - $8: topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese, & cilantro served with tortillas chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster & Tomato Basil Bisque - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad (Small) - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad (Large) - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iceberg Wedge (Small) - $8: blue cheese crumbles and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iceberg Wedge (Large) - $16: blue cheese crumbles and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad (Small) - $8: hard-boiled egg, red onions, parmesan cheese with a key lime & bacon vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad (Large) - $16: hard-boiled egg, red onions, parmesan cheese with a key lime & bacon vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $18: with a blood-orange infused balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Grilled Cheese - $18: mozzarella, tomato & pesto grilled on ciabatta bread and served with a tomato bisque dipping sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Slider - $23: three ground chuck/ brisket sliders topped blue cheese butter & caramelized onions on a pretzel bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Co. Chili Cheese Coney - $18: all beef dogs on a bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Yellowtail Snapper with Banana Salsa - $38: pan sautéed served with grilled pineapple, ginger glazed julienned snow peas & a savory broccoli cake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper with Lime Butter Sauce - $42: grilled served with mashed potatoes, grilled corn-on-the-cob & a savory broccoli cake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Thai Curry with Coconut Shrimp - $26: with snow peas & peppers served over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Thai Curry with Yellowtail Snapper - $28: with snow peas & peppers served over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Thai Curry with Rock Lobster - $26: with snow peas & peppers served over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Thai Curry with Grilled Chicken - $18: with snow peas & peppers served over rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Entree Trio - $36: grilled grouper with lime butter over mashed potatoes, grilled key west pink shrimp with red thai curry, & bacon wrapped scallops over mashed sweet potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Marinara - $36: grilled key west pink shrimp & grouper topped with parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marinara - $28 Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello Mushroom Marinara - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac & Cheese Entree - $36: served with broccoli & ciabatta bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Thermidor - $38: served with mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach topped with lemon juice and parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Wrapped Scallops Entree - $38: glazed with pure maple syrup & served with mashed sweet potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Noodles with Filet Mignon or Grilled Shrimp - $26: with portobello mushrooms, peppers & snow peas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Noodles with Grilled Chicken - $18: with portobello mushrooms, peppers & snow peas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Waffles - $28: deep-fried beer battered chicken served with spicy waffles & sweet potato mash served with pure maple syrup & topped with weaponized bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- The Filet Co. Three Way - $18: Cincinnati style ground beef chili with dark chocolate & spices served over spaghetti & topped with onions, cheddar cheese & sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs - $36: slow baked with a spice rub & finished on the grill with a jalapeño bbq sauce & served with sweet & spicy szechuan green beans & macaroni & cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $48: 8oz bacon wrapped filet topped with a garlic & blue cheese butter sauce served with mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach topped with lemon juice and parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon with Lobster Mac & Cheese - $68: 6oz bacon wrapped filet served with broccoli & ciabatta bread Available at: dinner
Frequently Asked Questions about FLAMING BUOY
- Is FLAMING BUOY dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. FLAMING BUOY has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Marinated Key West Pink Shrimp, Spicy Onion Rings and Sweet & Spicy Szechuan Green Beans.
- What can I eat at FLAMING BUOY on a dairy-free diet?
- Grilled Marinated Key West Pink Shrimp, Spicy Onion Rings and Sweet & Spicy Szechuan Green Beans carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does FLAMING BUOY have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet & Spicy Szechuan Green Beans and Portobello Mushroom Marinara.
- Is FLAMING BUOY 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 FLAMING BUOY?
- Chicken Marinara, at roughly 48.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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