Key West Cooking Show
A chef-storyteller guides each demonstration-style class on Key West staple recipes that have been passed down through generations for over a century.
A chef-storyteller guides each demonstration-style class on Key West staple recipes that have been passed down through generations for over a century.
Two Friends Patio Restaurant
American Restaurants • Breakfast
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Heaven
American Restaurants • Breakfast
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cuban Coffee Queen
Breakfast • Coffee 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.
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.
Rams Head Southernmost
American Restaurants • Brunch
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.
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.
Conch Republic Seafood Company
American Restaurants • Burgers
Experience true dock-to-dish dining as you enjoy the incredible views of the Historic Seaport inside our fully open air restaurant! Often, you’ll see our very own fleet of boats unloading their catches of fresh fish, stone crab and Caribbean Lobster!
Experience true dock-to-dish dining as you enjoy the incredible views of the Historic Seaport inside our fully open air restaurant! Often, you’ll see our very own fleet of boats unloading their catches of fresh fish, stone crab and Caribbean Lobster!
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.
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.
Salute!
Italian Restaurants • Waterfront Dining
Enjoyed by locals and guests alike, Salute! On The Beach offers fresh seafood, Italian classics, and savory salads. This lovely beach café is the perfect place for a combination of fine dining, great sights, and water activities all on Higgs Beach. Whether you’re dropping in for lunch, a swim, a delicious tropical drink or a sunset dinner, Salute! On The Beach is the ideal atmosphere for those seeking a true Key West experience.
Enjoyed by locals and guests alike, Salute! On The Beach offers fresh seafood, Italian classics, and savory salads. This lovely beach café is the perfect place for a combination of fine dining, great sights, and water activities all on Higgs Beach. Whether you’re dropping in for lunch, a swim, a delicious tropical drink or a sunset dinner, Salute! On The Beach is the ideal atmosphere for those seeking a true Key West experience.
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.
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.
Ocean Grill and Bar
American Restaurants • Breakfast
Ocean Grill & Bar is in many ways a testimony to the bounty of the sea, the adaptability of creating wondrous dishes from the vast variety of life beneath the waves and the endless multitude of flavors created by cultures all across the world using all manner of natures riches to bring out the natural beauty of seafood.
Ocean Grill & Bar is in many ways a testimony to the bounty of the sea, the adaptability of creating wondrous dishes from the vast variety of life beneath the waves and the endless multitude of flavors created by cultures all across the world using all manner of natures riches to bring out the natural beauty of seafood.
Antonia's Restaurant
American Restaurants • Italian Restaurants
A Key West landmark for locals and visitors alike for over 30 years! They proudly serve classic Italian cuisine, handmade pasta created in-house daily, finely crafted sauces, pristine local seafood, choice chops and steaks, decadent deserts, a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list representing the best of both the old world and the new, and a carefully curated full bar. Their menu showcases inventive meals, but never strays far away from the traditional homemade classics.
A Key West landmark for locals and visitors alike for over 30 years! They proudly serve classic Italian cuisine, handmade pasta created in-house daily, finely crafted sauces, pristine local seafood, choice chops and steaks, decadent deserts, a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list representing the best of both the old world and the new, and a carefully curated full bar. Their menu showcases inventive meals, but never strays far away from the traditional homemade classics.
Mo's
Caribbean • Caribbean Restaurants
Mo's Restaurant in Key West is a cozy spot offering authentic Caribbean flavors in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Known for its vibrant dishes, including flavorful curries, fresh seafood, and traditional island favorites, Mo's brings the taste of the Caribbean right to your plate. Whether you're craving a hearty oxtail stew or perfectly spiced jerk chicken, you'll find something to satisfy. With friendly service and unbeatable food, Mo's is a must-visit for anyone seeking a true Caribbean dini
Mo's Restaurant in Key West is a cozy spot offering authentic Caribbean flavors in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Known for its vibrant dishes, including flavorful curries, fresh seafood, and traditional island favorites, Mo's brings the taste of the Caribbean right to your plate. Whether you're craving a hearty oxtail stew or perfectly spiced jerk chicken, you'll find something to satisfy. With friendly service and unbeatable food, Mo's is a must-visit for anyone seeking a true Caribbean dini
Fogarty's Restaurant
American Restaurants • Burgers
A locals' favorite! Situated in the famous Fogarty House on the corner of Duval and Caroline Streets, this restaurant serves up healthy sized portions of great American fare and local seafood. Fogarty's famous outdoor patio is great for people watching. Don't forget to visit their well known Flying Monkey Bar for a fabulous frozen treat!
A locals' favorite! Situated in the famous Fogarty House on the corner of Duval and Caroline Streets, this restaurant serves up healthy sized portions of great American fare and local seafood. Fogarty's famous outdoor patio is great for people watching. Don't forget to visit their well known Flying Monkey Bar for a fabulous frozen treat!
Chicken Walk
Outdoor Seating • Sandwich Shops
Enjoy an appetizer, sandwich or snack while relaxing at the Chicken Walk poolside bar and restaurant.
Enjoy an appetizer, sandwich or snack while relaxing at the Chicken Walk poolside bar and restaurant.
Lola's Bistro
Italian Restaurants
An Italian eclectic BYOB restaurant with a bohemian vibe!
An Italian eclectic BYOB restaurant with a bohemian vibe!
Pinchers Crab Shack
Local Seafood • 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.
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.
The Café
Seafood Restaurants • Vegetarian
A mostly vegetarian restaurant, although you will find seafood on the scrumptious menu, The Café is the most delectable vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurants in Key West. Everything homemade and fresh, with an impressive wine list, you will quickly discover their salads, stirfries, sandwiches and pizza are worth coming back for. And don’t get us stared about their clams Proevnçal!
A mostly vegetarian restaurant, although you will find seafood on the scrumptious menu, The Café is the most delectable vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurants in Key West. Everything homemade and fresh, with an impressive wine list, you will quickly discover their salads, stirfries, sandwiches and pizza are worth coming back for. And don’t get us stared about their clams Proevnçal!
Milagro Restaurant and Bar
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
Milagro, meaning "miracle" in Spanish, is a true gem for dining in Key West. Established and operated by husband and wife Kevin and Maggie Montoya. Milagro offers local seafood, wood grilled steaks and chops with a Spanish flare. Great wine selection and craft cocktails.
Milagro, meaning "miracle" in Spanish, is a true gem for dining in Key West. Established and operated by husband and wife Kevin and Maggie Montoya. Milagro offers local seafood, wood grilled steaks and chops with a Spanish flare. Great wine selection and craft cocktails.
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.
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.
La Crêperie - French Café
Bakeries • Delivery
A taste of France in Bahama village! Authentic French cuisine with high-quality fresh ingredients made from scratch. Whole vegetarian, vegan & gluten free menu.
A taste of France in Bahama village! Authentic French cuisine with high-quality fresh ingredients made from scratch. Whole vegetarian, vegan & gluten free menu.
Clemente's Trolley Pizzeria
Delivery • Outdoor Seating
Clemente's pizzas are made with the freshest ingredients using centuries-old artisan traditions. They're located in the heart of Key West, 1/2 block off of Duval Street, and love serving locals and tourists some of the best pizza around. They use nothing but the best ingredients, like San Marzano tomatoes and Mozzarella di Bufala, and let their dough rise for 36 hours, giving it the perfect rich, airy flavor.
Clemente's pizzas are made with the freshest ingredients using centuries-old artisan traditions. They're located in the heart of Key West, 1/2 block off of Duval Street, and love serving locals and tourists some of the best pizza around. They use nothing but the best ingredients, like San Marzano tomatoes and Mozzarella di Bufala, and let their dough rise for 36 hours, giving it the perfect rich, airy flavor.
Margaritaville Café
American Restaurants • Seafood Restaurants
Just the kind of place you’d expect to be cruising home from when you “blew out your flip flop and stepped on a pop-top.” The restaurant is located on popular Duval Street since 1987. Guests looking to escape from mundane and expected restaurants can have an authentic Key West experience here. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - a state of mind is now a state of being.
Just the kind of place you’d expect to be cruising home from when you “blew out your flip flop and stepped on a pop-top.” The restaurant is located on popular Duval Street since 1987. Guests looking to escape from mundane and expected restaurants can have an authentic Key West experience here. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - a state of mind is now a state of being.
Atlas Izakaya
Japanese Restaurants
Atlas Izakaya, located near Naval Air Station in Key West, FL, offers a vibrant dining experience inspired by Japanese izakaya traditions. Known for its fresh sushi, savory grilled dishes and artisanal cocktails, it's a perfect spot for casual gatherings or a night out. The welcoming ambiance and attentive service ensure a memorable visit. Atlas Izakaya delivers a taste of Japan in the heart of Key West.
Atlas Izakaya, located near Naval Air Station in Key West, FL, offers a vibrant dining experience inspired by Japanese izakaya traditions. Known for its fresh sushi, savory grilled dishes and artisanal cocktails, it's a perfect spot for casual gatherings or a night out. The welcoming ambiance and attentive service ensure a memorable visit. Atlas Izakaya delivers a taste of Japan in the heart of Key West.
Alonzo’s Oyster Bar
Local Seafood • Outdoor Seating
Alonzo’s Oyster Bar offers casual waterfront dining overlooking the exciting Key West Bight. Alonzo’s features the largest selections oysters in Key West which can be shucked, baked, or batter dipped to your liking. In addition to their amazing selection of oysters, Alonzo’s menu features an extensive selection of seafood. Couple your meal with the perfect drink or choose from Alonzo’s extensive wine selection, full bar, and daily drink specials.
Alonzo’s Oyster Bar offers casual waterfront dining overlooking the exciting Key West Bight. Alonzo’s features the largest selections oysters in Key West which can be shucked, baked, or batter dipped to your liking. In addition to their amazing selection of oysters, Alonzo’s menu features an extensive selection of seafood. Couple your meal with the perfect drink or choose from Alonzo’s extensive wine selection, full bar, and daily drink specials.
Haagen-Dazs
Ice Cream Shops
Hot days call for cold treats. Even better… cold treats with pure and high quality ingredients. Häagen-Dazs embraces this philosophy and as a result, serves some of the best ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt possible! For 50 years, Häagen-Dazs has dedicated themselves to create the perfect ice cream. So try some at either of the Key West locations.
Hot days call for cold treats. Even better… cold treats with pure and high quality ingredients. Häagen-Dazs embraces this philosophy and as a result, serves some of the best ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt possible! For 50 years, Häagen-Dazs has dedicated themselves to create the perfect ice cream. So try some at either of the Key West locations.
Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill
American Restaurants • Caribbean
Whether you’re in the mood for a classic rum runner or our signature frozen concoction, it’s always 5 o’clock at Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill. This poolside paradise serves up a spectacular array of tasty tropical beverages and bites throughout the day and well into the night. Located on the Margaritaville Beach House grounds.
Whether you’re in the mood for a classic rum runner or our signature frozen concoction, it’s always 5 o’clock at Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill. This poolside paradise serves up a spectacular array of tasty tropical beverages and bites throughout the day and well into the night. Located on the Margaritaville Beach House grounds.
The Koffie House
Bakeries • Breakfast
The Koffie House is family owned and operated located on Greene Street in one of the oldest brick building in Key West , serving specialty coffee selections , delicious vegan/vegetarian friendly menu with freshly baked goods , natural organic cold pressed juices , nutritional smoothies , tapas style organic breakfast/lunch eats , protein energy bars and superfoods supplements. Better Choices = healthy lifestyle.
The Koffie House is family owned and operated located on Greene Street in one of the oldest brick building in Key West , serving specialty coffee selections , delicious vegan/vegetarian friendly menu with freshly baked goods , natural organic cold pressed juices , nutritional smoothies , tapas style organic breakfast/lunch eats , protein energy bars and superfoods supplements. Better Choices = healthy lifestyle.
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.
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.
Hogfish Bar and Grill
American Restaurants • Caribbean
A true locals’ spot overlooking Safe Harbor on Stock Island, is the Hogfish Bar and Grill. Don’t leave without tasting their signature Killer Hogfish Sandwich or Fried Hogfish Benedict. Or how about a Po' Boy or Lobster BLT? Burgers, Tacos, Fish & Chips and decadent soups and chowders. Bring you catch. They will cook that too! Live Music on the weekends make the Hogfish an island gem.
A true locals’ spot overlooking Safe Harbor on Stock Island, is the Hogfish Bar and Grill. Don’t leave without tasting their signature Killer Hogfish Sandwich or Fried Hogfish Benedict. Or how about a Po' Boy or Lobster BLT? Burgers, Tacos, Fish & Chips and decadent soups and chowders. Bring you catch. They will cook that too! Live Music on the weekends make the Hogfish an island gem.
Azur
American Restaurants • Breakfast
Azur is a unique dining experience featuring Mediterranean specialties. Whether you choose their shaded terrace or the comfort of their dining room, you are in for a completely different dining experience in Old Town, Key West. Azur is a must on your list of innovative-chef restaurants in Key West.
Azur is a unique dining experience featuring Mediterranean specialties. Whether you choose their shaded terrace or the comfort of their dining room, you are in for a completely different dining experience in Old Town, Key West. Azur is a must on your list of innovative-chef restaurants in Key West.