The Florida Keys Restaurants
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1. Angler and Ale
$$$ | |If you're a fan of vibrant coastal decor and fresh local seafood, you'll gush over this restaurant and bar overlooking the water and Hawks Cay...
If you're a fan of vibrant coastal decor and fresh local seafood, you'll gush over this restaurant and bar overlooking the water and Hawks Cay Marina. The menu is diverse with options that include burgers and grilled fish, the cocktails are creative, and there are over a dozen beers on draft. Live music and comedy nights bring in the locals. The restaurant also offers a "Hook and Cook" option whereby your catch is prepared and served family style with sides.
540 Duck Key Dr., Duck Key, Florida, 33050, USA305-209--9991Known For
- Locally sourced seafood like grouper cheeks and Key West pink shrimp
- Pricey menu
- Family friendliness
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2. B.O.'s Fish Wagon
$ | Old Town |What started out as a fish house on wheels appears to have broken down on the corner of Caroline and William Streets and is today...
What started out as a fish house on wheels appears to have broken down on the corner of Caroline and William Streets and is today the cornerstone for one of Key West's junkyard-chic dining institutions. Step up to the window and order a grouper sandwich fried or grilled and topped with Key lime sauce. Other specialties include fish nuts (don't be scared, they're just fried nuggets) and cracked-conch, shrimp, or soft-shell crab sandwiches. It's a must-do Key West experience.
801 Caroline St., Key West, Florida, 33040, USA305-294–9272Known For
- Lots of Key West charm
- Friday-night jam sessions
- All seating on picnic tables in the yard
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3. Buzzard's Roost Grill and Pub
$$ | |The views are nice at this waterfront restaurant, but the food is what gets your attention. Burgers, fish tacos, and seafood baskets are lunch faves....
The views are nice at this waterfront restaurant, but the food is what gets your attention. Burgers, fish tacos, and seafood baskets are lunch faves. Dinner is about seafood and steaks, any way you like them. Try the smoked-fish dip, served with Armenian heart-shape lavash crackers. Look for the big signs on U.S. 1 that direct you where to turn—it's worth finding.
21 Garden Cove Dr., Key Largo, Florida, 33037, USA305-453–3746Known For
- Marina views
- Daily chef's specials
- Sunday brunch with live steel drums
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4. Café Marquesa
$$$ | Old Town |You'll find seven or more inspired entrées on a changing menu each night, including anything from yellowtail snapper to seared duck breast. End your meal...
You'll find seven or more inspired entrées on a changing menu each night, including anything from yellowtail snapper to seared duck breast. End your meal on a sweet note with chocolate pot de crème and homemade ice cream---there's also a fine selection of wines and custom martinis. Adjoining the intimate Marquesa Hotel, the dining room is equally relaxed and elegant.
600 Fleming St., Key West, Florida, 33040, USA305-292–1244Known For
- Relaxed but elegant setting
- Good wine and martini lists
- Desserts worth ordering
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential -
5. Calusa
$$$ | |Nestled on the third floor of the main building of Baker's Cay Resort, this waterfront spot offers panoramic views of the gulf and a creative...
Nestled on the third floor of the main building of Baker's Cay Resort, this waterfront spot offers panoramic views of the gulf and a creative menu of Creole-Caribbean-inspired dishes. Start off with a round of craft cocktails (the Dark Rum Sazerac is a popular one) and then head to a table on the multilevel balcony for a dinner of jerk shrimp, lobster pasta, and blackened mahimahi with lemongrass curry. The white chocolate bread pudding with rum sauce for dessert will leave you swooning.
97000 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, Florida, 33037, USA305-852--5553Known For
- Spectacular views
- Creative cocktails
- Whole fried fish
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6. Chef Michael's
$$$$ | Upper Matecumbe Key |This local favorite---whose motto is "Peace. Love. Hogfish"---has been making big waves since 2011 with chef Michael Ledwith at the helm. Seafood is selected fresh...
This local favorite---whose motto is "Peace. Love. Hogfish"---has been making big waves since 2011 with chef Michael Ledwith at the helm. Seafood is selected fresh daily, then elegantly prepared with tropical flair. Carnivores can feast on prime-grade beef, carved in-house—with the kind of marbling that just melts in your mouth. Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian dishes are available.
81671 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, Florida, 33036, USA305-664–0640Known For
- Watermelon mint sangria
- Fresh catch "Juliette" with shrimp and scallops
- Intimate tropical dining
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Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.–Sat., Reservations essential -
7. Hideaway Café
$$$ | |It's easy to miss this café tucked between Grassy Key and Marathon, but when you find it (upstairs at Rainbow Bend Resort), you'll discover a...
It's easy to miss this café tucked between Grassy Key and Marathon, but when you find it (upstairs at Rainbow Bend Resort), you'll discover a favorite of locals who appreciate a well-planned menu, lovely ocean view, and quiet evening away from the crowds. For starters, dig into escargots à la Edison (sautéed with vegetables, pepper, cognac, and cream) before feasting on several specialties, such as a rarely found chateaubriand for one, or the seafood medley combining the catch of the day with scallops and shrimp.
57784 Overseas Hwy., Grassy Key, Florida, 33050, USA305-289–1554Known For
- Seclusion and quiet
- Amazing escargots
- Hand-cut steaks and fresh fish
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential -
8. Il Postino
$$ | |A bright and airy Italian trattoria located inside the upscale Isla Bella Resort, this spot features a lovely indoor dining room, but it's the spacious...
A bright and airy Italian trattoria located inside the upscale Isla Bella Resort, this spot features a lovely indoor dining room, but it's the spacious outdoor patio with ample waterfront views and palm trees strung with lights that will make you swoon. Starters include bruschetta and steamed mussels in a garlic white wine sauce followed by linguine tossed with mixed seafood and blackened mahimahi peperonata (a traditional Italian stew of onions and sweet peppers). Non-resort guests are welcome but reservations are encouraged.
1 Knights Key Blvd., Marathon, Florida, 33050, USA786-638--8106Known For
- Pizza, pastas, and Italian dishes
- Romantic outdoor dining
- Extensive wine list
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9. La Grignote
$ | Old Town |An authentic French bakery run by husband-and-wife team Joel and Babette Odou, this is the place to come for any manner of French-pastry craving---from the...
An authentic French bakery run by husband-and-wife team Joel and Babette Odou, this is the place to come for any manner of French-pastry craving---from the made-from-scratch croissants to the cookies, muffins, coconut macarons, and of course, breads. A lovely patio is the perfect backdrop for breakfasts of brioche French toast, quiches with fresh salads, and a Croque Madame oozing with bechamel and poached eggs. Look out for their little French bulldog who meanders around the tables and is the unofficial mascot of the place.
1211 Duval St., Key West, Florida, 33040, USA305-916--5445Known For
- Ham-and-cheese croissants
- Friendly owners
- French breakfasts
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
10. Latitudes
$$$ | Old Town |It doesn't get more magical than this. Take the short boat ride to lovely Sunset Key for lunch or dinner on the beach where the...
It doesn't get more magical than this. Take the short boat ride to lovely Sunset Key for lunch or dinner on the beach where the million-dollar views are matched by the stellar menu. Creativity and quality ingredients combine for dishes that are bound to impress as much as the setting, like the mojo coconut cracked conch. At dinner, start with the crispy lobster-crab cakes then move on to one of the delightful entrées, such as seared scallops with spiced butternut squash. Choose a table inside looking out over the gulf or dine outside beneath the palm trees.
245 Front St., Key West, Florida, 33040, USA305-292–5300Known For
- Amazing sunset views
- Sophisticated atmosphere and expensive food
- Lobster bisque
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations are required to catch the ferry: no reservation, no ride, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
11. Little Palm Island Restaurant
$$$$ | |The restaurant at the exclusive Little Palm Island Resort—its dining room and adjacent outdoor terrace lit by candles and warmed by live music—is one of...
The restaurant at the exclusive Little Palm Island Resort—its dining room and adjacent outdoor terrace lit by candles and warmed by live music—is one of the most romantic spots in the Keys. However, it's only open to nonguests on a reservations-only basis and no one under 16 is allowed on the island. If you can get a reservation, GO. The oceanfront setting is one that can't be matched, except for maybe in St. Barts, or Fiji. Keep that in mind as you reach for the bill, which can also make you swoon. Executive chef Danny Ganem melds Latin and Caribbean flavors, with exotic little touches. Think foie gras crème brûlée with mango and toasted coconut, followed by grilled Spanish octopus and corn-jalapeño pudding. The Sunday brunch, the full-moon dinners with live entertainment, and the Chef's Table Dinner are very popular.
28500 Overseas Hwy., Little Torch Key, Florida, 33042, USA305-872–2551Known For
- Oceanfront tables in the sand
- Key deer meandering by your table
- Sunday brunch
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
12. Matt's Stock Island Kitchen and Bar
$$ | Stock Island |This casual-yet-stylish haven of "American coastal comfort food" has garnered plenty of local and national accolades for its eclectic seafood-focused menu and industrial-cool design featuring...
This casual-yet-stylish haven of "American coastal comfort food" has garnered plenty of local and national accolades for its eclectic seafood-focused menu and industrial-cool design featuring views of the marina where it's situated. The crab beignets are a must, as is the southern-style fried chicken with bacon salt fries and barbecue ribs. The brunch here is legendary and the breakfast with banana bread pancakes does not disappoint. Craft cocktails like the Key Lime Martini and Hemingway's Daiquiri pair nicely with the seafood feast.
7001 Shrimp Rd., Key West, Florida, 33040, USA305-294--3939Known For
- Fresh catch of the day
- Waterfront views
- Sophisticated seafood dishes
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13. My New Joint
$ | |Atop the famed Square Grouper restaurant is a secret spot that locals love and smart travelers seek out for its tapas and well-stocked bar. Sit...
Atop the famed Square Grouper restaurant is a secret spot that locals love and smart travelers seek out for its tapas and well-stocked bar. Sit at a high-top table or on a sofa, and savor made-from-scratch small plates you won't soon forget, like salted caramel puffs or chicken lollipops. My New Joint is a blissful marriage of creative cuisine, funky lighting, and good music.
22658 Overseas Hwy., Cudjoe Key, Florida, 33042, USA305-745–8880Known For
- Craft cocktails and 170 types of beer
- Cheese or chocolate fondue
- Raw bar
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
14. Nine One Five
$$$ | Old Town |Twinkling lights draped along the lower- and upper-level outdoor porches of a 100-year-old Victorian home set an unstuffy and comfortable stage here. If you like...
Twinkling lights draped along the lower- and upper-level outdoor porches of a 100-year-old Victorian home set an unstuffy and comfortable stage here. If you like to sample and sip, you'll appreciate the variety of smaller-plate selections and wines by the glass. Starters for lunch or dinner include a cheese platter, crispy duck confit, and a grilled octopus plate. Salads and pastas and a selection of gourmet tacos round out the lunch menu. For dinner, there are also larger plates like "Soul Mama" seafood soup or crispy Florida Keys whole snapper.
915 Duval St., Key West, Florida, 33040, USA305-296–0669Known For
- Fun place to people-watch
- Intimate and inviting atmosphere
- Light jazz during dinner
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential -
15. Pierre's
$$$$ | Upper Matecumbe Key |One of the Keys' most elegant restaurants, Pierre's marries colonial style with modern food trends and lets you taste the world from its romantic verandas....
One of the Keys' most elegant restaurants, Pierre's marries colonial style with modern food trends and lets you taste the world from its romantic verandas. French chocolate, Australian lamb, Hawaiian fish, Florida lobster---whatever is fresh and in season will be masterfully prepared and beautifully served. Pierre's oozes style, especially the wicker-chair-strewn veranda overlooking the bay. Save your best "tropical chic" duds for dinner here. The downstairs bar is a perfect spot for catching sunsets, sipping martinis, and enjoying light eats.
81600 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, Florida, 33036, USA305-664–3225Known For
- Romantic spot for that special night out
- Seasonally changing menu
- Full-moon parties
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential -
16. Santiago's Bodega
$ | Old Town |Picky palates will be satisfied at this funky, dark, and sensuous tapas restaurant, which is well off the main drag---it's a secret spot for local...
Picky palates will be satisfied at this funky, dark, and sensuous tapas restaurant, which is well off the main drag---it's a secret spot for local foodies in the know. Small plates include yellowfin tuna ceviche with hunks of avocado and mango, and filet mignon with creamy Gorgonzola butter. Waiters recommend choosing three small plates per person, then sharing.
207 Petronia St., Key West, Florida, 33040, USA305-296–7691Known For
- Legendary bread pudding
- Homemade white or red sangria
- A favorite with local chefs
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17. Sol by the Sea
$$ | |This is the spot you might imagine when you think of dining by the water in the Keys. The Caribbean-influenced menu includes things like grilled...
This is the spot you might imagine when you think of dining by the water in the Keys. The Caribbean-influenced menu includes things like grilled octopus, crispy lobster (the presentation is a photo op), and guava-glazed grouper. You can't go wrong with the fish sandwich, grilled, blackened, or fried, and Key lime anything for dessert.
97540 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, Florida, 33037, USA305-853--1001Known For
- Picturesque spot
- Unique key lime dessert
- Caribbean-influenced seafood
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18. Square Grouper
$$ | |In an unassuming warehouse-looking building on U.S. 1, chef-owner Lynn Bell is creating seafood magic. For starters, try the flash-fried conch with wasabi drizzle or...
In an unassuming warehouse-looking building on U.S. 1, chef-owner Lynn Bell is creating seafood magic. For starters, try the flash-fried conch with wasabi drizzle or homemade smoked-fish dip. While the restaurant earns rave reviews, its name still earns snickers. (A "square grouper" is slang for bales of marijuana dropped into the ocean during the drug-running 1970s.)
22658 Overseas Hwy., Cudjoe Key, Florida, 33042, USA305-745–8880Known For
- Everything made fresh, in-house
- Long lines in season
- Outstanding seafood
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.; Mon. May–Dec.; and Sept., Credit cards accepted -
19. Alabama Jack's
$ | |Calories be damned—the conch fritters here are heaven on a plate. Don't expect the traditional, golf-ball-size spheres of dough; these are unusual, mountainous, free-form creations...
Calories be damned—the conch fritters here are heaven on a plate. Don't expect the traditional, golf-ball-size spheres of dough; these are unusual, mountainous, free-form creations of fried, loaded-with-flavor perfection. The crab cakes, made from local blue crabs, earn hallelujahs, too. The conch salad is as good as any you'll find in the Bahamas. This weathered, circa-1950 restaurant floats on two roadside barges in an old fishing community. Regulars include motorcyclists, families, boaters, and the upscale crowd from nearby Ocean Reef Club, including Kathie Lee Gifford, who all come not only for the food but to admire tropical birds in the nearby mangroves and the occasional crocodile and to jam with the bands playing each weekend afternoon. Dinner has to be early here; Jack's closes by 6:30, when the mosquitoes start biting. It's about a half-hour drive from Key Largo, so you may want to plan a visit for your drive in or out.
58000 Card Sound Rd., Key Largo, Florida, 33037, USA305-248–8741Known For
- Heavenly conch fritters
- Unique setting
- Live music
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20. Azur Restaurant
$$$ | Old Town |In a contemporary setting with indoor and outdoor seating, welcoming staff serve original, eclectic dishes that stand out from those at the hordes of Key...
In a contemporary setting with indoor and outdoor seating, welcoming staff serve original, eclectic dishes that stand out from those at the hordes of Key West restaurants. Key lime–stuffed French toast and yellowtail snapper Benedict make breakfast a pleasant wake-up call. The crab cake BLT commands notice on the lunch menu. Two varieties of homemade gnocchi are a dinnertime specialty along with daily fish specials and steak. Brunch is served daily 9–3.
425 Grinnell St., Key West, Florida, 33040, USA305-292–2987Known For
- Homemade gnocchi
- A nice variety of fish specials
- Daily brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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