This Labor Day, we’re bringing the rosé vibes south—way south—for the ultimate coastal celebration: a Southernmost Seafood Boil that blends the barefoot luxury of the Florida Keys with a playful nod to that East Coast boil energy. Think Hampton-style lobster boil meets island-time magic—only instead of linen blazers and striped tents, we’re serving up spiny lobster under bistro lights, with Key limes, chilled rosé, and sand between our toes.
Whether you’re used to sipping rosé on a dock in Montauk or cracking claws on a picnic table in Marathon, this is your invitation to turn up the charm and host a seafood boil with tropical soul and a coastal wink.
Where Island Meets Indulgence: Caribee Beach House, Islamorada
Our dream backdrop? The effortlessly elegant Caribee Beach House, a private escape tucked away in the heart of downtown Islamorada. Here, “old Keys charm” gets a Hamptons-style glow-up:
- 200 feet of private waterfront with jaw-dropping views of Alligator Lighthouse
- A 100-foot dock for sunset rosé sessions
- A heated + chilled pool with a baja shelf for lounging (or plotting your second helping)
- Six bedrooms, five baths, and room for up to 14 lobster lovers
It’s the kind of place where you can shuck oysters in a sundress, toss mussels in butter with a drink in hand, and not worry if someone jumps in the pool mid-dinner.
The Boil: Keys Flavor, Coastal Chic
This is not your average seafood boil. It’s dressed up just enough to make it memorable, but still chill enough to serve with sandy feet and Cuban bread. Eat Florida Seafood in Key Largo is where we stock up on all of the freshest seafood, it's your one-stop-shop to gather just about everything for a meal like this. From fresh seafood, to homemade sauces, and local desserts, the market at Eat Florida Seafood makes this dreamy dinner come to life.
Seafood Stars
- Florida spiny lobster
- Key West pink shrimp
- Green Lipped mussels
Island Accents
- Purple island baby potatoes for that vibrant, tropical color
- Halved sweet corn, because no boil is complete without it
- Crusty Cuban bread from Sunshine Market—break it, dip it, love it
Keys Flavors
- Rich, tangy Cows-Rule Key Lime Butter
- Bold "EFS" Blackening seasoning
- Cow's Rule Keys Bay Butter, poured with abandon
- Fresh herbs and lots of Key limes—squeeze generously
How to Serve It: From Dock to Table
Instead of formal dining, embrace the chaos—Hampton meets Keys means:
- Newspaper or parchment-covered tables
- Hands-only eating
- Rosé in stemless glasses or YETIs
- Salt in your hair, butter on your hands
Scatter lounge chairs, turn up the Jimmy Buffet and let everyone eat, laugh, and dive in.
Check out our menu we created in collaboration with Eat Florida Seafood!
Print it out to let your guests know what they are feasting on.
For recipes and more, check out EatFloridaSeafood.com
