Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

A&B Lobster House

ESTD. 1947

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

1. A&B Lobster House Marker

Inscription.
A&B Lobster House was founded in 1947 by two fishermen, Alonzo Cothron and Berlin Felton, thus the name A&B. The pair were featured in Life Magazine and established a reputation for outstanding seafood fine dining — a tradition carried on to this day.

Alonzo’s Oyster Bar is located downstairs on the waterfront and is open 7 days a week. Alonzo's offers a more casual atmosphere with outstanding fresh seafood and the largest selection of oysters in Key West.

The A&B Lobster House and Berlin’s are located upstairs on the waterfront and offer a fine dining atmosphere. Berlin's, a private enclave of the fine dining establishment, has the feel of a vintage speakeasy, serving fine liquors and elevated cocktails. Berlin's also boasts one of the oldest cigar accounts in all the Florida Keys, selling a wide and rare variety of premium cigars that can be enjoyed on our outdoor smoking patio overlooking the water. Berlin's is a wonderful after dinner experience. A&B Lobster House is open nightly for dinner and reservations are strongly suggested.

Erected by A&B Lobster House.

Topics. This historical

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marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 24° 33.688′ N, 81° 48.224′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Simonton Street, on the right when traveling north on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Front Street, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sponging (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson’s Ice House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coca-Cola Bottling Court

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023

2. A&B Lobster House Marker

(about 300 feet away); Norberg Thompson (about 400 feet away); William Curry Warehouse (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The William Curry Warehouse (about 600 feet away); Cigar Capital of the World (about 600 feet away); Schooner Western Union (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Also see . . . A&B Lobster House. Website homepage (Submitted on March 11, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.