Happy Hour Hustle in Old Town Paradise
Simonton Street / Old Town · Key West · American brunch with seafood-focused comfort fare · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 23, 2026
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The wine list at Sarabeth's Key West doesn't try to be anything it's not — and that's actually refreshing. You're in Old Town, the ceiling fans are going, and the list is approachable without being an afterthought. It reads like a place that wants you to order a second glass, not stress about the first.
The list pulls from the usual reliable regions — California, France, New Zealand, Italy, Oregon, Spain — with enough range to satisfy the brunch crowd without overwhelming anyone. Recognizable names like Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay and Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc anchor the white side, while the Champagne section punches well above what most neighborhood spots bother with, stocking Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé, and even Dom Pérignon and Cristal for the celebratory crowd. Rosé gets a proper nod with the Peyrassol 'La Croix de Templiers', which is a legit Provence producer and not a label you stumble into just anywhere. The red side is the thinnest part of the story here, which tracks for a brunch-forward, seafood-leaning menu.
Thirteen by-the-glass options on OpenTable is a healthy pour count for a place this size — most neighborhood spots max out at eight and call it a day. Prices land in the $10–$25 range by the glass, which is honest for Key West where tourist tax is basically a fifth metric on every menu. Rotation isn't heavily documented, but the core pours seem stable and well-chosen for the crowd.
Peyrassol 'La Croix de Templiers' Rosé — $14–$16/glass (est. based on list range)
Peyrassol is a serious Provence domaine with real heritage, not a grocery store pink. Getting it by the glass at a brunch spot in Key West — especially during happy hour — is genuinely good value for what's in your glass.
Groth Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Everyone reaches for the Whitehaven because it's familiar, but Groth's Napa Sauvignon Blanc is a rounder, more textured take on the grape that most people overlook. It's the sleeper pick on this list and works especially well with anything creamy or egg-forward on the menu.
Louis Roederer Cristal
Cristal at a brunch spot is a vibe, sure, but at $495/bottle you're paying for the name and the moment, not the optimal setting to appreciate it. The juice deserves better staging than a sunny patio with pancakes. Veuve does the job here for a fraction of the price.
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay + Shrimp & Grits
Sonoma-Cutrer's Russian River Ranches Chard has enough richness and restrained oak to stand up to the buttery, savory depth of shrimp and grits without steamrolling it. It's the kind of pairing that doesn't require explanation — it just works.
Tuesday–Saturday — Happy hour runs 5:30–6:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Wine by the glass and small plates drop to $5.30 each — a structured deal, not a vague discount. Show up early or miss it.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Sarabeth's Key West won't blow any wine nerd's mind, but it's doing the right things — fair prices, a real happy hour deal, and a few genuinely good bottles hiding in plain sight. For a brunch spot on Simonton Street, that's more than enough to earn your order.
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