First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery Reviews

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery

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Megan S. Sent on 02/03/2024

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Amazing!!!

First Flight did an outstanding job with our destination wedding. We had about 70 guests in the Canopy Garden, and the event was seamlessly orchestrated thanks to the help of Jackie, Justin, and the entire First Flight staff. Everyone was so great to work with, the service was stellar, and Jackie and Justin were both so friendly and responsive throughout our entire planning process! Despite being 1,600 miles away, they helped to make planning a breeze.

First Flight as a venue is pretty unique. The Canopy Garden is gorgeous. From the beautiful palms and lush greenery, to the historic (and covered!) airplane wing bar, it offers a fun Key West vibe while still being beautiful and elegant for your special event. The venue is laid out nicely for guests and offers both outdoor and indoor accommodations for them to suit their fancy.

The food was FANTASTIC!!! I’ve never been to a wedding with such an impressive menu. We went with the Conch Republic Buffet and it was truly out of this world good. The open bar package included fun, yummy drinks like Key Lime Margarita, Key West Rum Punch, Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, etc. (plus all their original beers!) If providing great food and drink to your guests is important to you, look no further than First Flight. It simply cannot be beat.

Looking back a couple months later, I wouldn’t change a thing about our venue selection. Everything was top notch, and the First Flight team we worked with made the experience even better. If you want a naturally gorgeous space that embraces all things Key West for your wedding, with phenomenal food and attentive, professional staff, I highly recommend First Flight!

First Flight did an outstanding job with our destination wedding. We had about 70 guests in the Canopy Garden, and the event was seamlessly orchestrated thanks to the help of Jackie, Justin, and the entire First Flight staff. Everyone was so great to work with, the service was stellar, and Jackie and Justin were both so friendly and responsive throughout our entire planning process! Despite being 1,600 miles away, they helped to make planning a breeze.

First Flight as a venue is pretty unique. The Canopy Garden is gorgeous. From the beautiful palms and lush greenery, to the historic (and covered!) airplane wing bar, it offers a fun Key West vibe while still being beautiful and elegant for your special event. The venue is laid out nicely for guests and offers both outdoor and indoor accommodations for them to suit their fancy.

The food was FANTASTIC!!! I’ve never been to a wedding with such an impressive menu. We went with the Conch Republic Buffet and it was truly out of this world good. The open bar package included fun, yummy drinks like Key Lime Margarita, Key West Rum Punch, Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, etc. (plus all their original beers!) If providing great food and drink to your guests is important to you, look no further than First Flight. It simply cannot be beat.

Looking back a couple months later, I wouldn’t change a thing about our venue selection. Everything was top notch, and the First Flight team we worked with made the experience even better. If you want a naturally gorgeous space that embraces all things Key West for your wedding, with phenomenal food and attentive, professional staff, I highly recommend First Flight!
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Alexis W. Sent on 04/17/2024

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Perfect Venue!

We held our wedding welcome party at first flight and coudn't have been more pleased. The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating. Justin was very attentive and responsive leading up to the big day as well. It's also a stunning backdrop!

We held our wedding welcome party at first flight and coudn't have been more pleased. The staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating. Justin was very attentive and responsive leading up to the big day as well. It's also a stunning backdrop!
Desiree M. Sent on 03/19/2024

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We held our wedding at First Flight and it was perfect from the beginning to the end! Justin and his staff took care of everything.

Our guests were so impressed with the setting of our wedding. We feel like it encapsulated the Key West vibe. The staff set up everything for us and the service during the ceremony and reception was exceptional. Whenever I had a question, Justin got back to me right away-very much appreciated when you are planning a wedding long distance. I would wholeheartedly recommend First Flight Island and Restaurant for any type of event you wish you wish to hold.

Our guests were so impressed with the setting of our wedding. We feel like it encapsulated the Key West vibe. The staff set up everything for us and the service during the ceremony and reception was exceptional. Whenever I had a question, Justin got back to me right away-very much appreciated when you are planning a wedding long distance. I would wholeheartedly recommend First Flight Island and Restaurant for any type of event you wish you wish to hold.

Brigid D. Sent on 04/12/2024

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Fantastic Venue!

We used First Flight as the Welcome Party location for our wedding in Key West and it was fantastic! The Treetop Terrace was absolutely stunning with plenty of space for our 65 guests to move around with ease. The service was excellent and the food and drink was delicious. Justin was so friendly and easy to work with, too. We are so pleased with how everything turned out!

We used First Flight as the Welcome Party location for our wedding in Key West and it was fantastic! The Treetop Terrace was absolutely stunning with plenty of space for our 65 guests to move around with ease. The service was excellent and the food and drink was delicious. Justin was so friendly and easy to work with, too. We are so pleased with how everything turned out!
Cecilya O. Sent on 04/03/2024

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Thank you to Justin and the whole FF Team!

We had our wedding reception at First Flight on March 22nd, 2024 and it ended up being a VERY rainy day. Although we were not able to have our dinner reception in the outside terrace area as we had planned, they had it beautifully set up in the covered area upstairs, and let me tell you, Justin and the whole team went above and beyond to make sure everything was seamless and flowed smoothly! We cannot thank them enough for everything they did in order to make our wedding day perfect. Despite the rain, we all had the best time ever, the service was on point everyone was very attentive and friendly, and the food was incredible (many of our guests mentioned that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding)! Justin and the whole team were on top of every detail from beginning to end! I know they had to work extra hard because of the weather, with moving tables around to open up the dance floor to managing the flow of cocktail hour with the space we had. We are forever grateful for Justin Karpp and the entire team that made our day extra special! If you are considering First Flight for your big day, or any event, do not hesitate to book them - you will not be disappointed!

We had our wedding reception at First Flight on March 22nd, 2024 and it ended up being a VERY rainy day. Although we were not able to have our dinner reception in the outside terrace area as we had planned, they had it beautifully set up in the covered area upstairs, and let me tell you, Justin and the whole team went above and beyond to make sure everything was seamless and flowed smoothly! We cannot thank them enough for everything they did in order to make our wedding day perfect. Despite the rain, we all had the best time ever, the service was on point everyone was very attentive and friendly, and the food was incredible (many of our guests mentioned that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding)! Justin and the whole team were on top of every detail from beginning to end! I know they had to work extra hard because of the weather, with moving tables around to open up the dance floor to managing the flow of cocktail hour with the space we had. We are forever grateful for Justin Karpp and the entire team that made our day extra special! If you are considering First Flight for your big day, or any event, do not hesitate to book them - you will not be disappointed!
Annie M. Sent on 03/30/2024

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Wedding Reception

We had our wedding reception at First Flight and it was just perfect! The food and drinks were delicious and the service was incredible. The planning part of our reception was also a breeze and everyone was super helpful! We had a great night :)

We had our wedding reception at First Flight and it was just perfect! The food and drinks were delicious and the service was incredible. The planning part of our reception was also a breeze and everyone was super helpful! We had a great night :)
Lauren H. Sent on 03/17/2024

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Fantastic Venue to Work With - Delivered on Every Level (Atmosphere, Food, Drinks, and Service)

Booking First Flight for our March 2024 wedding was the absolute best decision we made. We were truly impressed by the venue's attention to detail and service on every level. Planning a destination wedding can be an unnerving experience, but Justin and the team at First Flight really made it as easy as possible. The day of they really helped execute our vision perfectly.

Specifically on the food, as a couple where delicious and amazing food is an important part of our lives and our friends' lives, it was important that our food be memorable. We selected the Conch Republic Buffet and it hit on every level. All our guests absolutely raved about the quality of the food from the appetizers all the way through to the entrees (lobster, tenderloin and chicken all received glowing reviews), and to the key lime pie. All the food was perfect!

10/10 would recommend choosing First Flight to help execute your wedding or private party. They hit every note and left our wedding a memorable event for us, and all of our guests.

Booking First Flight for our March 2024 wedding was the absolute best decision we made. We were truly impressed by the venue's attention to detail and service on every level. Planning a destination wedding can be an unnerving experience, but Justin and the team at First Flight really made it as easy as possible. The day of they really helped execute our vision perfectly.

Specifically on the food, as a couple where delicious and amazing food is an important part of our lives and our friends' lives, it was important that our food be memorable. We selected the Conch Republic Buffet and it hit on every level. All our guests absolutely raved about the quality of the food from the appetizers all the way through to the entrees (lobster, tenderloin and chicken all received glowing reviews), and to the key lime pie. All the food was perfect!

10/10 would recommend choosing First Flight to help execute your wedding or private party. They hit every note and left our wedding a memorable event for us, and all of our guests.
Kerry E. Sent on 03/09/2024

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Rehearsal dinner and welcome party

I can’t say enough about First Flight - we had the upstairs and sat inside for dinner with 42 people and 70 guests outside for the welcome party that followed. Justin was great to work with beforehand and he also worked the evening of the event. He made it very easy and stress free. All employees were professional and helpful. The food was fantastic and because it was all planned remotely and in advance of the event I literally just had to show up and enjoy the night. Everything exceeded my expectations! Flowers by Karro floral and music by Rusty Lemmon were also top notch.

I can’t say enough about First Flight - we had the upstairs and sat inside for dinner with 42 people and 70 guests outside for the welcome party that followed. Justin was great to work with beforehand and he also worked the evening of the event. He made it very easy and stress free. All employees were professional and helpful. The food was fantastic and because it was all planned remotely and in advance of the event I literally just had to show up and enjoy the night. Everything exceeded my expectations! Flowers by Karro floral and music by Rusty Lemmon were also top notch.
Jennifer H. Sent on 02/21/2024

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Blew us out of the water!

We had our intimate wedding dinner/reception at First Flight in the Treetop Terrace and it blew us out of the water! We barely had to bring any decor since they provided tables, linens, centerpieces, ambiance and the classic Key West greenery. The whole venue is very scenic and gave us everything we were looking for in Key West venue. Justin and the team really went out of their way to make sure my husband and I had everything we needed and suggested things that we didn't even think about! The food was also excellent - we went with the Caribbean Nights buffet option and everyone was talking about the roasted pork all night!

We had our intimate wedding dinner/reception at First Flight in the Treetop Terrace and it blew us out of the water! We barely had to bring any decor since they provided tables, linens, centerpieces, ambiance and the classic Key West greenery. The whole venue is very scenic and gave us everything we were looking for in Key West venue. Justin and the team really went out of their way to make sure my husband and I had everything we needed and suggested things that we didn't even think about! The food was also excellent - we went with the Caribbean Nights buffet option and everyone was talking about the roasted pork all night!
Laura Sent on 02/01/2024

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Great service and venue

We hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome party for our wedding at First Flight the night before our wedding. Everyone had a great time. Justin and Brittany at First Flight did an amazing job! Everything was exactly how we wanted it. Thank you!

We hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome party for our wedding at First Flight the night before our wedding. Everyone had a great time. Justin and Brittany at First Flight did an amazing job! Everything was exactly how we wanted it. Thank you!
Alex F. Sent on 03/20/2024

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The welcome party venue of our dreams!

We had our wedding welcome party at the private Treetop Terrace at First Flight and all I can say is WOW. The venue space, atmosphere, food, and staff were all above and beyond our expectations, and it was truly the perfect evening. We had never actually been to the venue and booked it solely based on photos and reviews online, and I couldn't be happier that we did. Once we arrived and saw the space in person, we could not stop talking about how great it was - the photos online don't do justice to how dreamy and cute it is. The tropical vibes, the string lights, and being on the treetop balcony during sunset made it the welcome party of our dreams. Justin and his team were so helpful, accommodating, and great at communicating leading up to the event, and our guests ranted and raved about how much they loved the venue and the food. We had about 70 guests and the space was plenty spacious, while still feeling cozy and intimate. Everyone had the BEST time, and I wish I could re-live this night all over again!

We had our wedding welcome party at the private Treetop Terrace at First Flight and all I can say is WOW. The venue space, atmosphere, food, and staff were all above and beyond our expectations, and it was truly the perfect evening. We had never actually been to the venue and booked it solely based on photos and reviews online, and I couldn't be happier that we did. Once we arrived and saw the space in person, we could not stop talking about how great it was - the photos online don't do justice to how dreamy and cute it is. The tropical vibes, the string lights, and being on the treetop balcony during sunset made it the welcome party of our dreams. Justin and his team were so helpful, accommodating, and great at communicating leading up to the event, and our guests ranted and raved about how much they loved the venue and the food. We had about 70 guests and the space was plenty spacious, while still feeling cozy and intimate. Everyone had the BEST time, and I wish I could re-live this night all over again!
Michaela Sent on 02/27/2024

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Absolutely Amazing

I don’t know if we can rave enough about this venue and this event staff. We had never been to the actual venue to see the grounds, but Justin and his staff made sure that we were comfortable and excited about every step of the journey leading up to the wedding. The staff was incredibly professional and accommodating, and I genuinely felt their excitement for us on our day. It really does come down to little things sometimes and they made sure that every single thing went off without a hitch. We found out later that there were a couple of things that had gone awry that Justin and his staff just took care of so we didn’t have to worry. One of the most memorable parts of the day for myself was a couple of minutes before I was about to walk down the aisle, and my hair was falling out of the up-do that has been done, and I was an absolute bundle of nerves starting to panic. Justin comes over with a glass of champagne and a bobby pin, hands me the glass of champagne and fixes my hair for me. Honestly, from that moment on, I knew the rest of the night was going to go off without a hitch and it did. Our wedding was the most fun night of our lives that we’ve had so far and I do not believe that it would be like that without the amazing staff and the stunning venue that we got to choose. If only I could remember what the name of the champagne was so I could order it for our anniversary.

I don’t know if we can rave enough about this venue and this event staff. We had never been to the actual venue to see the grounds, but Justin and his staff made sure that we were comfortable and excited about every step of the journey leading up to the wedding. The staff was incredibly professional and accommodating, and I genuinely felt their excitement for us on our day. It really does come down to little things sometimes and they made sure that every single thing went off without a hitch. We found out later that there were a couple of things that had gone awry that Justin and his staff just took care of so we didn’t have to worry. One of the most memorable parts of the day for myself was a couple of minutes before I was about to walk down the aisle, and my hair was falling out of the up-do that has been done, and I was an absolute bundle of nerves starting to panic. Justin comes over with a glass of champagne and a bobby pin, hands me the glass of champagne and fixes my hair for me. Honestly, from that moment on, I knew the rest of the night was going to go off without a hitch and it did. Our wedding was the most fun night of our lives that we’ve had so far and I do not believe that it would be like that without the amazing staff and the stunning venue that we got to choose. If only I could remember what the name of the champagne was so I could order it for our anniversary.
Savannah Sent on 12/17/2023

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Amazing experience with first flight!

I spent a year planning my wedding which was just over a week ago (12/12/23). First Flight was recommended to us by a friend who lives in Key West. I could not have asked for a better venue to have had my wedding at! Seriously such a beautiful place and the vibe is awesome. Just the right amount of classy and fun. The food was absolutely incredible! I usually don’t enjoy the dinners at weddings, but ours was so good and the apps were phenomenal. We did the bacon wrapped scallops, jerk chicken skewers, coconut shrimp, empanadas, brisket mac n cheese, and the wings and everything was incredible. Justin helped me the whole way through with every detail I planned and was so helpful. The drinks were sooo good too. I loved that we were off of the street it was so fun to have people cheering us on while they walked by. I would recommend this place to anyone, seriously 10/10

I spent a year planning my wedding which was just over a week ago (12/12/23). First Flight was recommended to us by a friend who lives in Key West. I could not have asked for a better venue to have had my wedding at! Seriously such a beautiful place and the vibe is awesome. Just the right amount of classy and fun. The food was absolutely incredible! I usually don’t enjoy the dinners at weddings, but ours was so good and the apps were phenomenal. We did the bacon wrapped scallops, jerk chicken skewers, coconut shrimp, empanadas, brisket mac n cheese, and the wings and everything was incredible. Justin helped me the whole way through with every detail I planned and was so helpful. The drinks were sooo good too. I loved that we were off of the street it was so fun to have people cheering us on while they walked by. I would recommend this place to anyone, seriously 10/10
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Michael N. Sent on 12/16/2023

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Lovely Rehearsal Dinner

We had 50+ guests at our rehearsal dinner and First Flight was a great venue. The food was delicious and it was easy planning across the country. The Treetop Terrace was amazing! Justin did a great job communicating and making sure everything was in place before wedding weekend, which we appreciated. Thanks again!

We had 50+ guests at our rehearsal dinner and First Flight was a great venue. The food was delicious and it was easy planning across the country. The Treetop Terrace was amazing! Justin did a great job communicating and making sure everything was in place before wedding weekend, which we appreciated. Thanks again!
Erin D. Sent on 12/16/2023

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The Perfect Spot for our Welcome Party

We had our rehearsal dinner and welcome party at the treetop terrace at First Flight and it was perfect. The space was great to have the private dinner followed by opening everything up for all our guests. The food was great and all of the staff were so amazing to work with - both in the lead up to our event as well as the night of. They made everything easy!

We had our rehearsal dinner and welcome party at the treetop terrace at First Flight and it was perfect. The space was great to have the private dinner followed by opening everything up for all our guests. The food was great and all of the staff were so amazing to work with - both in the lead up to our event as well as the night of. They made everything easy!
Kelly Sent on 11/09/2023

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My Key West

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at First Flight at their Tree Top Terrace this past weekend. We came from Tampa and they made the process of planning our event from a distance so easy. The quality, the atmosphere and staff were top notch. I would highly recommend this venue. You know it’s a good sign when your vendors have nothing but great things to say about your venue space. I cannot thank them enough for making our wedding so special. When we are back to the Keys we will definitely be back to have more of the delicious food and drinks.

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at First Flight at their Tree Top Terrace this past weekend. We came from Tampa and they made the process of planning our event from a distance so easy. The quality, the atmosphere and staff were top notch. I would highly recommend this venue. You know it’s a good sign when your vendors have nothing but great things to say about your venue space. I cannot thank them enough for making our wedding so special. When we are back to the Keys we will definitely be back to have more of the delicious food and drinks.
Brooke L. Sent on 11/28/2023

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Rehearsal Dinner was Excellent

We planned our wedding rehearsal dinner here, and it was great! All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful from day 1. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. We booked the outside area and had plenty of great food. The bar service was great too!

We planned our wedding rehearsal dinner here, and it was great! All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful from day 1. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. We booked the outside area and had plenty of great food. The bar service was great too!
Megan G. Sent on 12/04/2023

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Honestly couldnt be more perfect

From the communication with Justin-to the food- to the set up of the upstairs area for our reception. I cant even begin to describe just how perfect this spot is for weddings. My profession is essentially food- and let me tell you, this is not your average wedding food. its EXCEPTIONAL. Every guest told me how great the buffet was. The bar service was wonderful as well! altogether well worth it no matter the cost.

From the communication with Justin-to the food- to the set up of the upstairs area for our reception. I cant even begin to describe just how perfect this spot is for weddings. My profession is essentially food- and let me tell you, this is not your average wedding food. its EXCEPTIONAL. Every guest told me how great the buffet was. The bar service was wonderful as well! altogether well worth it no matter the cost.
Tanya F. Sent on 10/10/2023

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Our Key west wedding.

We couldn't have been happier with our choice of First Flight Restaurant and Brewery for our wedding reception. This place holds a special spot in our hearts, as we've always enjoyed visiting whenever we're in the Keys. The food and ambiance have consistently impressed us, so when we discovered they had a Treetop terrace, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day.

The reality surpassed our expectations; the grounds were rustic yet exuded an elegant charm that was absolutely perfect for our celebration. The pictures truly didn't do it justice.

The food and venue were both stunning, and our family couldn't stop raving about how beautiful everything was. From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the atmosphere, and it set the stage for a magical evening.

We had the pleasure of working with Justin and his team, and they were amazing throughout the entire event. The day went off without a hitch. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and expertise, which made our wedding an unforgettable experience.

First Flight Restaurant and Brewery, thank you for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or team to make our special day truly extraordinary.

Tanya & Sam

We couldn't have been happier with our choice of First Flight Restaurant and Brewery for our wedding reception. This place holds a special spot in our hearts, as we've always enjoyed visiting whenever we're in the Keys. The food and ambiance have consistently impressed us, so when we discovered they had a Treetop terrace, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day.

The reality surpassed our expectations; the grounds were rustic yet exuded an elegant charm that was absolutely perfect for our celebration. The pictures truly didn't do it justice.

The food and venue were both stunning, and our family couldn't stop raving about how beautiful everything was. From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the atmosphere, and it set the stage for a magical evening.

We had the pleasure of working with Justin and his team, and they were amazing throughout the entire event. The day went off without a hitch. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and expertise, which made our wedding an unforgettable experience.

First Flight Restaurant and Brewery, thank you for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or team to make our special day truly extraordinary.

Tanya & Sam
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Patti S. Sent on 09/26/2023

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Wonderful small wedding venue

After 20 years together we decided to make it legal with a wedding at our favorite place, Key West. The team at First Flight, particularly Justin, Jackie, and Danielle were awesome. Their vendor list was very helpful too. We're foodies and their food options and quality were top notch. I highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding in Key West.

After 20 years together we decided to make it legal with a wedding at our favorite place, Key West. The team at First Flight, particularly Justin, Jackie, and Danielle were awesome. Their vendor list was very helpful too. We're foodies and their food options and quality were top notch. I highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding in Key West.
Lauren B. Sent on 07/23/2023

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Best wedding venue in Key West

First Flight was a dream for our wedding. Jackie handled everything flawlessly! My husband is a pilot and First Flight was the perfect theme for the venue. Our guests loved the atmosphere, the string lights, and continue to talk about the food and drinks. 110% recommend for a reasonably priced yet amazing venue that still have our guests raving over our wedding!

First Flight was a dream for our wedding. Jackie handled everything flawlessly! My husband is a pilot and First Flight was the perfect theme for the venue. Our guests loved the atmosphere, the string lights, and continue to talk about the food and drinks. 110% recommend for a reasonably priced yet amazing venue that still have our guests raving over our wedding!
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Brittany T. Sent on 04/14/2021

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Exactly what we wanted!

100% recommend First Flight for really any event. We had a super small reception here and used the entire top floor. Planning with Jackie was a breath of fresh air, she was super responsive and professional and didn't make me feel bad for asking a million questions. I'm the type that didn't want to decorate or worry about traveling with decorations and she had set up everything so so beautifully, it was perfect! I especially loved that we had our own bar/bartender (Brittany was amazing!!) and our own bathrooms, making the whole night feel private to us and our guests.
The food...wow. I can't say enough good things about the food. We had filet mignon, lobster, and fish for options and all of our guests say it was the best wedding they've ever been too. All of the appetizers we chose were insanely good as well, the biggest bacon wrapped scallops we've ever had.
You won't regret hosting your wedding here!!!

100% recommend First Flight for really any event. We had a super small reception here and used the entire top floor. Planning with Jackie was a breath of fresh air, she was super responsive and professional and didn't make me feel bad for asking a million questions. I'm the type that didn't want to decorate or worry about traveling with decorations and she had set up everything so so beautifully, it was perfect! I especially loved that we had our own bar/bartender (Brittany was amazing!!) and our own bathrooms, making the whole night feel private to us and our guests.
The food...wow. I can't say enough good things about the food. We had filet mignon, lobster, and fish for options and all of our guests say it was the best wedding they've ever been too. All of the appetizers we chose were insanely good as well, the biggest bacon wrapped scallops we've ever had.
You won't regret hosting your wedding here!!!

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery's reply:

My first microwedding!!! And it could not have been more perfect!! The wedding was so much fun and Brittany and I felt so touched to be there and celebrate with you all!! Still in love with that 👑 dress too!!!
Bri Sent on 05/10/2023

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Everything was great!

We had an intimate wedding and everything went so smoothly regarding First Flight! Jackie was amazing!

We had an intimate wedding and everything went so smoothly regarding First Flight! Jackie was amazing!

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery's reply:

Greatly appreciated, Bri! We enjoyed hosting your wedding and had a great time celebrating with you all!!
Matt M. Sent on 05/05/2023

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AMAZING Reception Venue

I cannot say enough good things about First Flight! This place is top notch. We originally planned our wedding reception at First Flight in April of 2020. This of course did not happen due to the pandemic. We cancelled on rescheduled multiple times. Jackie and the staff at First Flight took care of us the whole way through. Never once did we get a “No” or “we can’t do that. We were finally able to get our act in gear and were able to plan our special day on April 25th 2023 and it was nothing short of AMAZING!
The experience at First Flight was incredible. Jackie was so responsive and made sure that we had everything that we needed. She was able to make suggestions along the way to help make our day extra special. The staff that was working our event were all polite and professional. The food was incredible as well. We had just about all of our guest say that it was some of the best best wedding food that they have every had. Our reception was help upstairs in the TreeTop Terrace. The space was warm and inviting and allowed for guest to mingle perfectly. There was a space for cocktail hour, hours d’ oeuvres and DJ, then we moved outside where the dinner tables were set up. Again, the two spaces were perfect for guest to either have an intimate conversation or party it up with the DJ. I wish that i had more words to stay but if you are looking for a perfect venue for your wedding or reception look no further. THIS is the place in Key West!

I cannot say enough good things about First Flight! This place is top notch. We originally planned our wedding reception at First Flight in April of 2020. This of course did not happen due to the pandemic. We cancelled on rescheduled multiple times. Jackie and the staff at First Flight took care of us the whole way through. Never once did we get a “No” or “we can’t do that. We were finally able to get our act in gear and were able to plan our special day on April 25th 2023 and it was nothing short of AMAZING!
The experience at First Flight was incredible. Jackie was so responsive and made sure that we had everything that we needed. She was able to make suggestions along the way to help make our day extra special. The staff that was working our event were all polite and professional. The food was incredible as well. We had just about all of our guest say that it was some of the best best wedding food that they have every had. Our reception was help upstairs in the TreeTop Terrace. The space was warm and inviting and allowed for guest to mingle perfectly. There was a space for cocktail hour, hours d’ oeuvres and DJ, then we moved outside where the dinner tables were set up. Again, the two spaces were perfect for guest to either have an intimate conversation or party it up with the DJ. I wish that i had more words to stay but if you are looking for a perfect venue for your wedding or reception look no further. THIS is the place in Key West!

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery's reply:

Can't thank you enough for such kind words, Matt! Thank you for navigating the uncharted territories on event planning during Covid with me! It all started in 2019 and we went through the ringer but we made it through and you and Eric are married!! It was a beautiful wedding day and I am so glad we finally got to celebrate! XO!
Luka M. Sent on 04/06/2023

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We had our wedding reception at First Flight and it was amazing! Organizing the event with Jackie was a breeze, the food was fantastic, and the crew that worked the event were amazing, quick and professional. Would highly recommend for any events in Key West.

We had our wedding reception at First Flight and it was amazing! Organizing the event with Jackie was a breeze, the food was fantastic, and the crew that worked the event were amazing, quick and professional. Would highly recommend for any events in Key West.

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