This reality show burger spot brings seafood to the menu at new Key West location
Wahlburgers Key West is open for business, even if all of South Florida isn’t.
Owned by Mark Wahlberg and fam, this popular burger joint is ready for the coronavirus era, with plenty of alfresco seating.
The 5,141-square-foot fast casual restaurant serves not only signature burgers, chili, and bowls, but also seafood options like fish tacos, a grouper sandwich and fried shrimp.
Oh, yes, there’s a bar — outdoor, of course — overlooking the Historic Key West Seaport at the A&B Marina.
Head chef Paul Wahlberg is excited to take his culinary talents down south.
“My goal for Wahlburgers has always been to provide our guests with simple yet delicious food that is served with the same hospitality you’d expect walking through the door at someone’s home,” he said in a statement. “We look forward to providing a really special dining experience that combines what people love about Wahlburgers, and at the same time, integrates the vibe and energy that is so unique to Key West.”
These days, “someone’s home” isn’t what it used to be.
But the restaurant, the subject of A&E Network’s long-running reality show of the same name, is focusing on safety.
“The team will be equipped with personal protective equipment, provide socially distanced seating, conduct pre-shift employee wellness checks, offer hand sanitizer throughout the establishment, and maintain a focus on cleaning all high-touch surfaces frequently,” reads a release.
Looking for Mark? He was set to attend Monday’s opening but due to health concerns, had to shelve the trip, a spokeswoman told the Miami Herald.
Don’t want to take the chance of breathing someone else’s air? Wahlburgers delivers locally with a so called Deliverator, a zero-emission three-wheel electric vehicle.
You can take a contactless selfie with that. With a mask.
Wahlburgers Key West
700 Front St., Suite 107, Key West; www.wahlburgers.com
This story was originally published August 4, 2020 at 4:20 PM.
