The Keys Grill & Piano Bar

3.7

21 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Since 2018, we have been Gainesville’s go-to spot for live music, cocktails & frozen concoctions, Sunday brunch, Key West cuisine and a fun time with friends. The Keys Bar and Grill brings Duval Street to the Celebration Pointe Promenade where the windows are wide open, the fresh air pours in & awesome tunes spill out. Plenty of screens to watch your favorite teams on. Now featuring Jazz on Thursday nights from 6-9 pm AND full bands performing on Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 9 pm. We invite you to come relax, sing, sway, toast and dine with us. Drop by & you’ll find out The Keys is a good time. Every time.

For questions about music events, please feel free to give us a call!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(352) 554-5104
Website
https://thekeysbarandgrillgnv.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
If you’d like us to host a big event, or if you’re interested in renting out the entire restaurant, please email us at thekeysgainesville.booking@gmail.com or give us a call at (352) 654-5104.

Location
4860 Celebration Pointe Ave suite 30, Gainesville, FL 32608
Neighborhood
Gainesville
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

KEY BOOM SHRIMP $14.00
Hand Breaded Shrimp - Sweet and Spicy Key-Boom Sauce
COCONUT SHRIMP $14.00
Hand Breaded Shrimp - Coconut Panko Breading - Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
SOUTHERN FRIED PICKLES $12.00
Hand Breaded Pickles - Cajun Ranch
CRAB AND SHRIMP DIP $16.00
Lump Crab - Gulf Shrimp - Mushrooms - Crispy Pita Chips
CONCH FRITTERS $14.00
Florida Conch - Onion - Bell Pepper - Key Lime Aioli
LIGHTHOUSE WINGS $16.00
- House Made Sauces: Buffalo - BBQ - Orange & Blue - Sweet
- Thai Chili - Jamaican Jerk - Teriaki
- Dry Rubs: Blackened - Lemon Pepper
FRIED GATOR TAIL $16.00
Hand Breaded Gator - Horseradish Honey Mustard
ELOTE DIP $12.00
Fire Roasted Corn - Cotija Cheese - Lime - Cilantro - Corn Chips
7 MILE NACHOS $16.00
Choice of Pulled Pork or Blackened Chicken - Corn Chips - Black Beans - Queso - Cilantro Lime Créma - Pico - Guacmole - Jalapefio

SOUPS AND SALADS

LOBSTER BISQUE $12.00
SOUP OF THE WEEK
Ask about our feature soup
Choice of Dressing: Ranch - Blue Cheese - Citrus Vinaigrette - Horseradish Honey Mustard - Caesar
KEYS COBB SALAD $14.00
Blackened Chicken - Mixed Greens - Ham - Bacon - Egg - Avocado - Heirloom Tomato - Cheddar Jack
CAESAR SALAD $14.00
Blackened Chicken - Romaine - Shaved Parmesean - Croutons
- Chicken $5.00
- Mahi $7.00
- Salmon $8.00
- Grouper $7.00
- Shrimp $8.00
SUNSET SALMON SALAD $18.00
Blackened Salmon - Mixed Greens - Red Onion - Heirloom Tomato - Grilled Peaches - Goat Cheese - Citrus Vinaigrette

SHAREABLE SIDES

SEASONED FRIES $6.00
CHEESE GRITS $8.00
BLACK BEANS $6.00
TATER TOTS $6.00
CARIBBEAN RICE $6.00
MASHED POTATOES $6.00
MIXED VEGETABLES $6.00
MAC AND CHEESE $8.00

HANDHELDS

SHRIMP PO’ BOY $14.00
Fried Shrimp - Tomato - Lettuce - House Made Remoulade - Hoagie Roll
THE KEYS CHEESEBURGER $14.00
Lettuce - Tomato - Pickle - Brioche Bun
- $1 Add On: Caramelized Onions - Extra Cheese - Blue Cheese - Jalapefios
- $2 Add On: Bacon - Avocado - Pulled Pork - Fried Egg
CHICKEN KEY SANDO $12.00
Grilled, Blackened, or Fried - Lettuce - Tomato - Pickle - Brioche Bun
MAHI-MAHI SANDWICH $18.00
Grilled or Blackened - Lettuce - Tomato - Pickle - Key Lime Aioli - Brioche Bun
BLACKENED GROUPER SANDWICH $16.00
Grilled, Blackened, or Fried - Lettuce - Tomato - House Tartar Sauce - Hoagie Roll
PULLED PORK SANDWICH $12.00
House Slaw - Pickles - Sweet Chipotle Barbeque Sauce - Brioche Bun

ENTREES

SUNSET SALMON $24.00
Blackened Salmon - Mango Pineapple Salsa - Caribbean Rice - Seasonal Vegetables
NORTH SHORE TACOS $20.00
- Shrimp or Chicken - Pickled Cabbage - Cotija Cheese - House Remoulade - Cilantro
- Pulled Pork or Mahi-Mahi - Lettuce - Mango Pineapple Salsa
CALYPSO MAHI MAHI $18.00
Blackened Mahi Mahi - Mango Pineapple Salsa - Caribbean Rice - Seasonal Vegetables
SHRIMP AND GRITS $24.00
Blackened Gulf Shrimp - Bell Peppers - Andouille Sausage - Jalapefio Cream Sauce
COASTAL CRAB CAKES $24.00
Jumbo and Lump Crab - Bell Peppers - House Remoulade - Choice of Sauce
TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA $22.00
Blackened Chicken - Spinach and Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce - Fettuccine - Toast Points
SURF AND TURF $30.00
14 oz Ribeye - Gulf Shrimp Skewer - Mashed Potatoes - Seasonal Vegetableskkko
BLACKENED REDFISH $22.00
Lemon, Caper, and Crab Burr Blanc - Caribbean Rice - Seasonal Vegetables
BOCA GRANDE BOWL $14.00
Caribbean Rice - Blacke Beans - Lettuce - Pico - Cotija Cheese - Tortilla Strips
- Chicken $5.00
- Mahi $7.00
- Salmon $8.00
- Grouper $7.00
- Shrimp $8.00

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.7Service
3.9Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

21 Reviews

CA
ChesterATL
VIP
Atlanta Metro
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Very basic menu and over priced for what it is. It is probably a fun place during football season, but we were one of 3 tables on a Sunday night.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was a bit surprised that the seating was pretty uncomfortable. The server was very nice, and served me a great cocktail. I recommend the crab & lobster bisque. The crab cakes @ $24.00 had way too much filler. The grouper sandwich came with an enormous serving of grouper. In all it was enough for two meals, and I am sure I will enjoy the leftovers today!
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GNVDining
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent!! We sat outside, it was a lovely day with the low sound of the piano playing in the background. I ordered the Fish and Grits with an order of Pancakes that came with the bacon or sausage. I requested Turkey Bacon which they did not have. I wish they would have adjusted my bill, for I assume they didn’t have the Turkey Bacon because it never came out and the waitress didn’t mention it. I had to quickly leave, so I didn’t mention it. I highly recommend dining there. FYI, my bill was $35 for Red Fish and Cheesy Grits with 2 Pancakes on the side; no drink. The restaurant next door has an excellent Brunch Buffet for the same cost. I would eat there again because the food was really good and we enjoyed the piano playing and eating outside. I am very happy that there are options for brunch!! Try both!
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Mike
Orlando
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Let me preface this by saying that I don't usually leave bad reviews. For a place to make me go out of my way to warn others says a lot. I made reservations here for me and my girlfriend for Valentine's Day. As we arrived, we thought there was a karaoke night that we didn't know about. It turns out it was a performer they booked that night. His voice was like listening to nails on a chalkboard. The waitstaff was also rude, though they were prompt with seeing us. We could not bear to listen to the guy's voice on stage. Not only did he sound terrible, his microphone was seriously loud and it threw off the ambience big time. We left before we ordered anything so I can't attest to the food, but if this is how they manage the place on Valentine's day, I would hate to go back on a normal day. What a waste of time.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and music. Charismatic piano player. Sometimes hard to hear over the music but that didn’t bother us. Would go again
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Family
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Appetizers were good but didn’t like the entrees. Either too salty or bland. Atmosphere was great
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Poordate
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Other than being VERY loud, the piano show was excellent. High energy, crowd participation very fun. However, the price of food and drinks was extremely steep. We split a steak and had 2 drinks apiece and the bill was $94. The steak was pretty low grade but the cocktails were pretty good (spicy margaritas is 👍).
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Keys was too expensive for what it is. Paid $13 for an unexciting drink and even more for mediocre food. Our server was not friendly and did not seem pleasant. There were no dualing pianos and only soft music playing.
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MistiL
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our dinner and entertainment at The Keys! Food, drinks, dueling pianos, and service was exceptional! We’ll definitely be back on our next vacation from Michigan!
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PaulS
Orlando
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Website under FAQ’s says live music Wednesday thru Saturday. Guess I needed to call. Server was having a bad day or wanted to be somewhere else. And food was average at best. In summary, we won’t be back.
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The Keys Grill & Piano Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Google Map for The Keys Grill & Piano Bar

4860 Celebration Pointe Ave suite 30, Gainesville, FL 32608

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Gainesville
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://thekeysbarandgrillgnv.com/
Phone number
(352) 554-5104
Private party facilities
If you’d like us to host a big event, or if you’re interested in renting out the entire restaurant, please email us at thekeysgainesville.booking@gmail.com or give us a call at (352) 654-5104.

The Keys Grill & Piano Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

STARTERS

KEY BOOM SHRIMP $14.00

COCONUT SHRIMP $14.00

SOUTHERN FRIED PICKLES $12.00

CRAB AND SHRIMP DIP $16.00

CONCH FRITTERS $14.00

LIGHTHOUSE WINGS $16.00

FRIED GATOR TAIL $16.00

ELOTE DIP $12.00

7 MILE NACHOS $16.00

SOUPS AND SALADS

LOBSTER BISQUE $12.00

SOUP OF THE WEEK

Choice of Dressing: Ranch - Blue Cheese - Citrus Vinaigrette - Horseradish Honey Mustard - Caesar

KEYS COBB SALAD $14.00

CAESAR SALAD $14.00

SUNSET SALMON SALAD $18.00

SHAREABLE SIDES

SEASONED FRIES $6.00

CHEESE GRITS $8.00

BLACK BEANS $6.00

TATER TOTS $6.00

CARIBBEAN RICE $6.00

MASHED POTATOES $6.00

MIXED VEGETABLES $6.00

MAC AND CHEESE $8.00

HANDHELDS

SHRIMP PO’ BOY $14.00

THE KEYS CHEESEBURGER $14.00

CHICKEN KEY SANDO $12.00

MAHI-MAHI SANDWICH $18.00

BLACKENED GROUPER SANDWICH $16.00

PULLED PORK SANDWICH $12.00

ENTREES

SUNSET SALMON $24.00

NORTH SHORE TACOS $20.00

CALYPSO MAHI MAHI $18.00

SHRIMP AND GRITS $24.00

COASTAL CRAB CAKES $24.00

TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA $22.00

SURF AND TURF $30.00

BLACKENED REDFISH $22.00

BOCA GRANDE BOWL $14.00

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