Opening hours
Closed · opens 4:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Key Largo: 5:51 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
102255 Overseas HighwayKey Largo, FL 33037
About Author's Island Kitchen
Author's Island Kitchen is a Caribbean restaurant you'll find at 102255 Overseas Highway in Key Largo, Florida. It's part of our guide to 32 restaurants, cafes and bars in Key Largo.
Author's Island Kitchen is open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday).
Service options include dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Caribbean Restaurant
- Address
- 102255 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Caribbean restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Author's Island Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 33 other Caribbean restaurants in Florida. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 64% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 36 hours a week, 35 hours fewer than the local median of 71. 67% of Caribbean restaurants in Florida open on Sundays, and Author's Island Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 33 other Caribbean restaurants in Florida that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Caribbean restaurants in Florida
Based on 21 menus with 1,097 priced items from Caribbean restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $5.72 and $16.00.
We don’t have Author's Island Kitchen’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Caribbean restaurants in Florida typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Jerk Chicken | 43% | $15.00 |
| French Fries | 29% | $5.25 |
| Brown Stew Chicken | 29% | $14.00 |
| Curry Chicken | 29% | $15.00 |
| Curry Goat | 29% | $18.00 |
| Chicken Wings | 24% | $15.74 |
| White Rice | 24% | $5.11 |
| Oxtail | 19% | $25.99 |
Calculated from 21 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Author's Island Kitchen there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 4 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Seafood (2) and Sandwiches & Delis (1).
Nearest places of other kinds
- SeafoodThe Fish House0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisArby's0.9 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's1.3 mi
- AmericanWaffle House2.0 mi
- Bars & PubsSharkey's Pub & Galley Restaurant2.2 mi
What to expect at a Caribbean restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Author's Island Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Author's Island Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Author's Island Kitchen is open on Sundays: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Author's Island Kitchen located?
Author's Island Kitchen is located at 102255 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037.
Does Author's Island Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Author's Island Kitchen. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Author's Island Kitchen open late?
Yes – Author's Island Kitchen is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Author's Island Kitchen?
There are 4 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Author's Island Kitchen. Nearby options include The Fish House (0.1 mi), Arby's (0.9 mi), and McDonald's (1.3 mi).
How much do Caribbean restaurants in Florida cost?
Based on 21 menus with 1,097 priced items from Caribbean restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $5.72 and $16.00.
Nearby places
All in Key Largo
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