★ 4.3 (1666 reviews)
301 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USAfirstflightkw.comStep back in time to the birthplace of Pan American World Airways at First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery, a historic gem in Key West. This charming location combines its rich aviation history with a passion for craft brewing, offering unique beers and a memorable dining experience. The brewery's standout features include a Crash Bar made from an aluminum airplane wing and a serene garden canopy dining area, perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. Sip on their specialty beers like the Sunset Clipper or Old Havana Red while enjoying a menu that blends Caribbean flavors with classic comfort food, all in a setting that celebrates the golden age of flight.
Reviewers praised the restaurant's delightful outdoor courtyard, excellent service, tasty food, and well-crafted cocktails, particularly the Citrus Wheat Ale and Blackened Mahi Mahi tacos. The key lime pie was a standout, with a delicious twist.
| Beer | ABV | IBU |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Clipper | 4.1% | -- |
| Havana Red | 5.0% | -- |
| Nuts & Bolts | 5.0% | -- |
| Oktoberfest | 5.1% | -- |
| Czech Engine | 5.1% | -- |
| Endless Summer | 4.0% | -- |
| Pineapple Passion Fruit IPA | 6.1% | -- |
| Beach Day IPA | 6.0% | -- |
| Oreo Cookie Stout | 6.2% | -- |
| Blood Orange Wheat | 5.8% | -- |
| Key West Golden Ale | -- | -- |
| Main Squeeze | 4.1% | -- |
| Old Havana | 5.0% | -- |
| Old Town Ale | 6.3% | -- |
| Melon Madness - Watermelon | 6.1% | -- |
| Southernmost Winter Lager | 5.1% | -- |
| Honey Kissed | 4.6% | -- |
| Watermelon Waves | 6.1% | -- |
| Midnight Landing | 4.8% | -- |
| Strawberry Mango Wheat | -- | -- |
| Watermelon IPA | 6.1% | 30 |
| Captain Maverick | 6.1% | -- |
| Flying Rooster |