Key West Shrimp House Incorporated

I visit Madison every year, but I've never had the chance to dine at the Key West Shrimp House, which has been around since before I was born. Believing that...

This was a lovely, cozy spot to return to after exploring Clifty Falls and downtown Madison. With dawn approaching, the view over the river was absolutely breathtaking...

We stopped in for lunch today with our two kids before heading out of town after our annual Thanksgiving trip. We were pleasantly surprised by the safety measures in place...

The food and the service were excellent, as always. My wife enjoyed the king crab legs, while I had lobster and grilled shrimp. We also ordered crab cakes and fried onions. Along with our meals and the salad bar, we were served seafood chowder and double-baked potatoes.

Key West Shrimp House may not impress at first glance, but the interior tells a different story. The food is outstanding—pure comfort food made with fresh, wholesome ingredients that create a fantastic menu. The atmosphere reminds me of the quirky King Fish restaurants that once filled Louisville, but are now mostly gone. There's a charming "hole-in-the-wall" vibe to the place, but it’s definitely not a negative. The food is fantastic, the drinks are top-notch, and the history of the building, which used to be a button factory using bowls from Ohio River freshwater invertebrates, is fascinating. I had a wonderful time here!