Kebo

The seafood at this Spanish restaurant in Key Biscayne is worth the anxiety of dodging key rats on golf carts in the Key Colony Plaza parking lot. The restaurant’s owner is part of its charm. He swings from table to table pouring wine and bragging about the restaurant’s charcoal grill. That’s where the turbot, branzino, and octopus get their smoky flavors. We especially love the charred prawns, which are sweet, juicy, and served head-on. And rice dishes like their cheesy risotto with shredded oxtail are fabulous too. Just always start your meal with fresh pan con tomate on airy pan de cristal and creamy croquetas de jamon. There’s also a great patio for those winter months when the cool breeze and kids on school break are out in full force.