How long is the show?

The experience runs approximately 1.5 hours (90 minutes), combining performance and the included lunch.

Check in at Comedy Key West, 218 Whitehead St. Arrive early to secure preferred seating; seating within your party is first come, first served.

Is the show appropriate for kids?

The performance suits older teens and adults who enjoy storytelling and live music; content is geared toward adult audiences familiar with Buffett-style songs.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Yes—email the operator in advance with any allergies or special requests so the kitchen can prepare accommodations.

Is the venue accessible?

Contact Comedy Key West directly for specific accessibility details; the space is intimate, so seating and mobility options are limited compared with larger theaters.

What’s the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Check your booking confirmation for cancellation terms; if policies are unclear, use the provided fareharbor referral link to view current terms and availability.

A Pirate Looks Back: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Lunch in Key West

A Pirate Looks Back: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show delivers a salty, sunlit lunch hour in Key West, Florida. At Comedy Key West, 218 Whitehead St, guests settle into an all-inclusive dining-theater experience that folds Buffett’s songs, local lore, and a cheeseburger or two into ninety lively minutes. Caleb Hogan appears in character as a musician and Buffett historian, leading singalongs, storytelling, and tight acoustic arrangements that put the island’s 1970s music scene front and center.

The setting matters: Whitehead Street sits a short walk from Mallory Square and the harbor where the Atlantic meets the Florida Straits and boats push off for open water. That coastal proximity gives the show a maritime flavor—steel strings instead of sea spray, stories of sailors and small‑town eccentrics instead of guidebook copy. The interior at Comedy Key West is intimate, staged for eye contact and audience banter, so the performance feels like being invited into a musician’s living room after a long day on the docks.

What makes this experience stand out is the blend of elements. It’s part tribute concert—faithful renditions of Buffett’s catalog—part living history lesson delivered with humor and theatrical timing. The menu element is not an afterthought; the lunch is included with the ticket, often featuring the island’s casual favorites such as burgers and locally sourced sides, so you leave with music in your ears and salt on your tongue.

For visitors who came for beaches and sunsets, this show is a way to understand Key West’s cultural undercurrent: why songwriters and artists once found the island fertile ground for craft and reinvention. It also works as a compact, weatherproof activity—perfect for an afternoon when a sudden tropical shower wipes the boardwalk clean.

Practical notes: check in at Comedy Key West early to secure preferred seating; seating is first come, first served within your party. The show runs roughly 1.5 hours and is appropriate for adults and older teens who appreciate storytelling and live music. The performance leans into Buffett’s nautical imagery and local anecdotes, so bring your voice for chorus parts and a light jacket for breezy evenings.

If you want an authentic slice of Key West that isn’t a walking tour or a sunset cruise, this lunch-theater show delivers charm, music history, and conviviality in one compact package—a day‑time cultural stop that connects the island’s shoreline to the songs that helped shape it. Bring a camera for candid shots: finger-picked guitars, laughing faces, and a backdrop of palms beyond the windows. The performance is accessible year-round; check the Comedy Key West schedule and the fareharbor referral link to book. Whether you’re a Buffett devotee or casual traveler, this compact cultural meal delivers island stories with a wink today.

A Pirate Looks Back: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Lunch in Key West

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