Key West Shrimp House

Driving through Madison and stopped here to eat after reading reviews and looking for  a place on the river.  Location is not on the river, but it does have a view depending on where you are seated. There are two separate seating sections.  One with raised seating section with view of river, one with side view but obscured by bridge.  Latter section had a great fireplace with mantle setting a nice atmosphere.  It was on at the time of our visit.  

Based on Yelp reviews, I ordered fried shrimp. Coating was light and tasty.  My husband had the Friday special of shrimp fettuccine.  It was creamy with large pieces of shrimp and well worth a try.  Both came with one side and salad bar.  

Salad bar was small, but well stocked with unique twists on bar fare.  Wish I'd taken more of the mashed potato salad which was excellent as was the BQ? three bean salad.  

Decor is dated, but so is the historical building.  Would suggest, however, doing something to hide the very visible wait service area as it was very cluttered and unsightly.  

Will be back.

We were greeted by the owner and were able to select a window table overlooking the river.  Everyone was friendly and helpful, and service was excellent and prompt.  My husband had the fried shrimp and baked potato, and I had the grilled oysters and we both had the salad bar.  Everything was excellent and we really enjoyed the salad bar which features homemade salads.  I would recommend this unique restaurant to anyone.

Our family went there a week ago.  It was ugh, very disappointed, since we are about an hour away & thought it would be a good change from the norm.  My son had frog legs, they were inedible....tasted like fish....frog legs should not taste like fish!!!   The tilapia (sp?) was nothing more than rolled in crumbs and baked....I'm not sure it even really was tilapia.  I ordered the Shrimp Panama, GROSS!!!  My husband ordered the best thing, fried shrimp, can't mess that up.  

Over all the food is yuck, but the service and staff were very friendly, if that even matters....I wish I had my $100.00 + back