About Us

Opened by a pair of free spirits, Suanne and Richard, Blue Heaven has become its own well-known destination in Key West. The chickens and cats roaming the premises are almost as famous as the food. Blue Heaven is al fresco dining, Key West style: canopies of tropical foliage, improvised art (a leopard-spotted mannequin, a rooster graveyard, jolly-colored coconuts and trap floats) and a sail strung between trees providing shade. But don’t let the whimsical décor mislead you: the food is taken seriously. One taste of the blueberry pancakes, carrot and curry soup, miso-marinated eggplant salad, or scallops provençale and you’ll have no doubt ingredients and the gentle time it takes to prepare fine food are the priorities. the menu barely changes (not even the specials, except to offer seasonal stone crab claws), which means that caribbean shrimp deglazed with red stripe, jamaican jerk chicken or pan-sautéed yellowtail with citrus beurre blanc will be there for you next time, too — even if the reserve selections on the notable wine list may change. heavenly indeed, and home of quite possibly the best key lime pie the island offers, with its mountains of baked meringue topping. (review courtesy of www.guyoh.com)

Located in historic Bahama Village, Blue Heaven, one of the most casual of key west restaurants features indoor & outdoor dining, live entertainment and american, caribbean and vegetarian cuisine.

Our Story

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Meet Chef David Dorsty

Chef David Dorsty

Head Chef David is from Long Island, New York, but has spent most of his life living in the Florida Keys. In his younger, formative years, he worked as a Chef at all the major resorts in the area. Then David found himself at Blue Heaven, where he dedicated 4 years as a Sous Chef. In 2012, he took a hiatus to the Catskill/Finger Lakes area of New York to work “farm to table” first at the North Branch Inn, then briefly at Cornell University and finally at a local farm driven gastro pub. Now, as the Head Chef of Blue Heaven, David continues to pursue his love for locally driven food, adding his personal touch to Blue Heaven’s already delicious menu. His style of cooking can be described as “clean and highly developed flavors with an emphasis on fermentation, spice and authenticity.” Chef David says, “I enjoy working with seasonal ingredients and telling a story of where we are in this moment. Good food brings people together and teaches us to understand different cultures.”

Where We Are

Only 2 blocks from Duval on the corner of Petronia & Thomas Streets

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