El Meson de Pepe
Caribbean Restaurants • Cuban Restaurants
Specializing in Cuban Conch cuisine, this family owned, Key West restaurant and Chef Pepe Diaz hae been bringing in locals and tourists alike since 1984. Chef Diaz dishes up such favorites as Picadillo, Ropa Vieja, Fambas Ala Plancha, Paella ala Pepe and his own family recipe for flan, and let’s not forget the island’s best Mojitos! Set in Mallory Square overlooking the harbor with live Latin music, El Meson is not to be missed.
Pinchers Crab Shack
Seafood Restaurants
Pinchers Crab Shack’s motto is simple… you can’t fake fresh. They have always been dedicated to a singular mission: to serve seafood that has been caught by local fishermen who have fished in local waters for a local restaurant. Every morning, Southwestern Floridian fishermen leave Key West beaches to fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Every night, they return with the best that the Gulf has to offer and that seafood ends up freshly and deliciously prepared on Pinchers’ tables.
Cuban Coffee Queen
Coffee Shops • Sandwich Shops
Where the locals start their day with a piping hot cup of Café Con Leche and egg sandwich, the Cuban Coffee Queen serves up the hottest, most authentic Cuban Coffee, but they also serve delicious food. From fresh roasted Mojo pork to Havana rice and beans, the Cuban Coffee Queen has you and your appetite covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in the Historic Key West Seaport, just minutes away from Mallory Square.
Sinz Burrito
Caribbean • Craft Beer
For those of you that like Chipotle this is the place for you! Always serving the freshest ingredients, Sinz Burritos is a place you cannot miss. Whether you get a bowl, tacos, or a burrito you will love it!
Conch Fritter Stand
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
A Key West tradition for generations, the Conch Fritter Stand offers the island's best conch fritters using the Curry Family recipe. Local seafood with homemade sauces are favorites of locals and visitors alike. Located just outside the Key West Aquarium in historic Mallory Square.
Rams Head Southernmost
Burgers • Caribbean
Rams Head was founded in Annapolis, Maryland and has been family owned and operated since 1989. With roots in Key West, Rams Head is proud to be part of the local community and is committed to providing the best in Food, Fun, and Beer.
Blue Heaven
American Restaurants • Brunch
Blue Heaven serves famous and premiere Caribbean dishes, seafood, and a wide variety of vegetarian options. From Key Lime honey glazes to scallop sauce at dinner to legendary pancakes for breakfast, Chef Dan’s food is divine. Don’t miss Bananas Heaven, their signature dessert. Situated on the corner of Petronia and Thomas streets in the heart of Bahama Village, it is known for its popular brunches and roaming chickens.
Fisherman's Cafe
American Restaurants • Breakfast
A new face for an old Key West classic; charming and nostalgic Fisherman’s Café offers locals and visitors delicious island favorites with a modern twist. Located on Elizabeth Street, in the Historic Seaport, this walk-up eatery is the rebirth of an old local favorite, where conchs came to swap stories and catch up on the news of the day. Stop in for a café con leche, a hearty breakfast sandwich or a fresh-caught hogfish sandwich at lunch.
Santiago's Bodega
Dessert • Mexican Restaurants
At Santiagos Bodega, guests enjoy a special dining menu and atmosphere. With a full tapas-style meal, soups, and salads served in an intimately elegant setting, Santiagos Bodega offers something that guests can’t find anywhere else on the island. Their menu features a large selection of beer, wine, sangria, ports, and sherries which have all have been hand-selected to be coupled with all the perfect and savory dishes on the menu.
Two Friends Patio Restaurant
Breakfast • Live Music
For over 40 years, this family-owned historic landmark has been serving the finest local seafood for lunch and dinner, while offering a sumptuous breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. From conch fritters to the best island steaks and ribs, Two Friends Patio offers true Key West flavor. Conveniently between the famous Mallory Square and Front Street. it features premiere outdoor dining experiences, the best Happy Hour and Karaoke shows.
Dante's Pool Bar & Restaurant
Cocktail Bars • Happy Hour Bars
Dante's an Aquaholics Paradise! A crystal clear swimming pool warmed by its cascading waterfall, friendly servers bringing you ice cold tropical libations and tasty treats as you sun, swim, dance and party. Try our mouth-watering delights, Stone crabs, lobster, oysters and always the freshest local fish, transformed into tacos, po’ boys and platters. Join us for sporting events on 17 TV’s, sunset dinners and the keys most dangerous Happy Hour! It's all about the people, both local and visitor, and their love of two things; the water and a good party!
One Love
Caribbean • Local Seafood
One Love Food Truck offers Real Island Flavor, high vibe & health conscious gourmet offerings, Award winning hot tuna tacos, jerk chicken, gluten free conch fritters, house-made fresh ginger iced tea and more!
Old Town Mexican Cafe
Frozen Cocktails • Happy Hour Bars
The Old Town Mexican Cafe is the home of Chef Gail Brockway’s award winning fresh take on the cuisine of the Southwest inspired by New Mexican foods of Sante Fe and authentic Mexican cuisine. If you’re looking for something extraordinary and an alternative to the typical Tex-Mex style of Mexican food, then look no further than the Old Town Mexican Cafe.
La Tratorria Oceanside
Italian Restaurants • Waterfront Dining
Featuring the same delicious Italian cuisine and libations as the Old Town restaurant, La Tratorria Oceanside offers diners a taste of Italy overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
South of the Seven
American Restaurants • Burgers
Owners Chef Paul Kapsalis and Kris Kubik share a simple philosophy, a memorable dining experience is not the result of just great food, or wine, or service, or even ambience. It’s not any one of these, but all of them. A truly memorable dining experience is time deliciously spent. They share a passion and commitment, a passion for the experience, for perfecting and sharing the art of dining, and a commitment to hard work and high standards, to providing quality and excellence to their guests.
Sushi Song
Delivery • Japanese Restaurants
Sushi Song offers New York ambiance for the exotic flavors of South Florida nightlife. With both indoor and outdoor dining, patrons can enjoy the tropical climate while tickling their taste buds. Enjoy a glass of sake or perhaps a bottle of wine from their wide selection, to set the mood for your exquisite evening. From both the most basic palate to more adventurous eaters, they are committed to excellence and originality.
Seven Fish
American Restaurants • Caribbean
Serving the freshest local fish in a casual, contemporary bistro setting, Seven Fish is the perfect finish to your day. Unpretentious dishes, with a commitment to only the finest ingredients, and made from scratch every day, it is the meal you don’t want to end. Try the house specialty, Thai Curry Snapper, or any of their other fresh fish dishes. There is something for everyone, lovingly prepared to exceed your expectations, including Seven Fish's specialty drinks and inspiring wine menu.
Louie's Backyard
Seafood Restaurants • Waterfront Dining
Enjoy the culinary genius of chef Doug Shook with his creative lunch and dinner menus. Dine indoors or out with fresh seafood, organic produce and water views that make Louie’s the perfect Key West dining experience. The Upper Deck offers a lighter tapas style menu with a wine and drink list to complement the flavors. It offers the perfect setting for tasting and sipping. A favorite for locals and visitors since 1983.
Five Guys Burger and Fries
American Restaurants • Burgers
Handcrafted Burgers and Fries since 1986! The place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings and fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil. Making five guys a hot spot for locals to enjoy a classic burger and fries. Offering almost 250,000 ways to customize your burger, five guys also servers hot dogs, and sandwiches.
Cole's Peace Bakery
Bakeries • Sandwich Shops
Local's and visitors have fallen in love with their warm fresh loaves of hand-crafted breads baking in their hearthstone oven. Offering a selection of memorable sandwiches for a meal or carry out. Pair your sandwich with a freshly homemade soup or side dish. Baking fresh bread daily open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.
La Grignote
Bakeries • Breakfast
La Grignote bakes their own bread in the back of the shop. Croissants and chocolate croissants are also baked daily. La Grignote also makes a full array of pastries including danish, muffins, and cookies.
Prime 951
Steakhouses
This is the ideal place for fresh local seafood and choice cut beef that can be perfectly paired with a great selection of boutique wines and original martinis. Prime 951 is known for their traditional style of steak on cutting boards with sides of roasted garlic and authentic steak sauce. Prime 951 offers an elegant dining experience in the heart of the Historic Key West Seaport.
Café Marquesa
American Restaurants • Dessert
No visit to Key West is complete without a trip to Café Marquesa, a local and tourist favorite Key West restaurant. For a memorable dining experience, Café Marquesa’s "Contemporary American Cuisine” does not disappoint. Specialties include grilled meats and fresh, local seafood, complemented by inventive appetizers and salads as well as fresh baked breads and desserts made daily.
Hard Rock Café
American Restaurants • Delivery
Great music, food, drinks can be found at the Southernmost Hard Rock Café in the continental USA. Located in a lovely, but haunted, Victorian home that was once home to the Curry family, the Hard Rock Café Key West sits right on Duval Street. Watch the world go by on their two story porch or sit indoors and see memorabilia from Buffett, the Beatles, Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, The Doors and so many more icons of the music world.
Origami
American Restaurants • Sushi Bars
If you're looking for some of the finest sushi in Key West, consider Origami Sushi Bar. They serve some of the best Japanese sushi bar specials! Choose from a variety of spicy rolls and Origami special rolls, made fresh with the finest ingredients.
The Breakfast Club, Too
American Restaurants • Breakfast
The Breakfast Club, Too's food is guaranteed to fill your bellies and have you ready for the day ahead. The lobster benedict, chorizo rosti, stuffed french toasts, housemade corned beef hash and rosemary dijon sausage are just a few of the house favorites. Oh, and make sure to try their scratch cheddar biscuits, they aren't to be missed!
Souperhappy Noodle and Sake Bar
Japanese Restaurants • Seafood Restaurants
Enjoy a full selection of noodles. Build your own or choose from their noodle specialty dishes like their Tortuga Shrimp Bowl and their Sand Key Bowl. Authentic Thai dishes available also. There is also a nice selection of sake, beer and wine.
Denny’s
American Restaurants • Burgers
In the mood for some strictly American food? Then head over to Key West’s Denny’s. Whether you’re craving breakfast, lunch, or dinner that’s only American, they have something to satisfy every guest’s appetite. From fluffy pancakes to crispy bacon or juicy hamburgers and salads, it’s all delicious at a quick and fair value. Just like any good traditional American diner, coffee pots are always hot and brewing.
Harpoon Harry’s
American Restaurants
A truly local joint with delicious food and friendly staff. Breakfast with homemade biscuits is available all day long. Their lunch menu is full of homemade meal selections… Blueplate specials, half-pound hamburgers, all kinds of wraps, hot chili, soups, and salads. Don’t forget about their southern selection of desserts. Full bar and for music lovers, open mic night every Monday. Located in the Historic Seaport District.
Blackfin Bistro
Local Seafood • Seafood Restaurants
Offering breakfast (all day until 5pm!) lunch and dinner, the Blackfin offers a wide range of plates to satisfy any appetite. Charcuterie, seafood, fritatas, salads, pasta and their out-of-this world burgers make Blackfin a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Guests will find a beer menu with both domestic and imported as well as an extensive wine list by the glass and bottle.
Roostica Wood Fire Pizzeria
Italian Restaurants • Pizza Parlors
With its large wood burning, the aroma of Neopolitan pizza taste of the old country is alive in Key West. Roostica features mouthwatering red, white and stuffed pizzas using only the freshest ingredients. A large selection of crisp salads, antipasti and wine by the glass are a great way to start a meal. Don’t’ forget to try their famous Lemoncello wood fired wings, and on Sundays gravy and meatballs served family style.
Latitudes
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
Located on the exclusive Sunset Key, the perfect breakfast lunch or dinner is just a ferry ride away at Latitudes. Chef Todd uses locally sourced fish, tropical fish and ingredients to create and ever evolving menu that includes island favorites such as the pan-seared snapper with risotto or the Wagyu beef skirt steak crusted with honey and ancho with roasted garlic. Dine indoors or out with the sand between your toes.
Four Marlins
Breakfast • Brunch
Enjoy a culinary adventure with regional flair at Four Marlins. Savor ocean to table highlighting the freshest, locally sourced seafood and produce. Enjoy an extensive selection of the finest rums, specialty cocktails, ice-cold draft beer, and a thoughtfully selected wine list.
Banana Cafe
Breakfast • Dessert
Key West’s only French Bistro serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner with fresh pastries and omelets, sweet and savory crepes and galletes, salads and sandwiches fresh baked baguettes. A large selection of international wines complement the decadent dinner menu of French onion soup, pate, seafood and succulent meats. Dine indoor or enjoy outdoor patio dining overlooking Duval Street.
Bistro 245
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
Enjoy casual dining inside or outside with breathtaking views of the Key West Harbor. Fresh pasta, Black Angus Beef and Key West shrimp are just a few favorites! Join them for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner or their spectacular brunch that satisfies your every taste buds.