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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Red Shoe Island Bistro
Caribbean • Dessert
The Red Shoe Island Bistro is a small restaurant in the heart of old town Key Wes that is known for fresh local seafood, unique salads, and beef stroganoff. There is also beer and wine available. Please join them for one of three seatings offered at 5pm, 7pm, or 9pm.
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.
Bagatelle
Caribbean Restaurants • Seafood Restaurants
Bagatelle is one of the most delicious restaurants on Duval Street and caters perfect meals for every occasion and time of the day. From mouthwatering omelets to sesame crusted seared tuna, Bagatelle also offers one of the most extensive wine lists on the island. Open for brunch and dinner, Bagatelle is the best place to get off of hot Duval and relax on the homey and elegant porch of a Victorian, architectural beauty.
Sandy's Cafe
American Restaurants • Cuban Restaurants
Sandy’s sidewalk window is legendary for locals and visitors alike to get their bucchi fix and to find out the lasted gossip in town. Their full menu with Sandy’s Think Big Sandwiches, breakfast wraps, tacos, burritos, nachos, fish and chips, quesadilla, soups and salads, is available 24 hours a day for that late night craving for a delicious Cuban mix or café con leche.
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.
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.
Old Town Bakery
Bakeries • Coffee Shops
Offering pastries and artisan breads baked on the premises in traditional, Old-World style! Serving breakfast and lunch sandwiches made to order, don't forget to ask about their daily soups! Sip on some Island Joe’s coffee, plus tea and cold drinks are available as well. Offering a great selection of gourmet cheeses perfect for any occasion.
ViV Wine Bistro
Happy Hour Bars • Local Seafood
ViV Wine Bistro, Cellar & Wine Bar is a place that fosters comfort and respect for the Community, the Neighbors, Bahama Village, our Staff, and our Guests in Key West. ViV encourages conversation, not confrontation. As said Ray Campbell, "Till a point, we have to agree to disagree!" ViV accepts the only legal currency, but bartering is encouraged. What have you got? ViV Team takes pride in its products and efforts. Anyone can enlighten them on how they can improve their quality and service.
Matt's Stock Island Kitchen and Bar
American Restaurants • Breakfast
At Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar, the ingredients speak for themselves. It’s American Coastal Comfort Food—simple, comforting, and delicious in a way you’d never expect. Whether you bring in your own fresh catch for them to prepare or come in to order just a few dishes, you’ll want to try everything on the menu.
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.
Smokin' Tuna Saloon
American Restaurants • Seafood Restaurants
The Smokin’ Tuna Saloon is the best place for good food and music. Offering a raw bar, a generous selection of starters, sandwiches, dinners, sides, and a full bar, this saloon is ideal to sit back, have a drink and listen to a broad variety of live music. As a regular venue for the Key West Songwriters’ Festival, you will never hear a bad tune here. Tucked away on a quiet lane just steps from Duval.
Starbucks
Coffee Shops
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability! Years of focus and expertise have led to the Starbucks Roast Spectrum. Know for their classic three roast Blonde Roast, Medium Roast and Dark Roast come right in and enjoy a cup perfect for you. Offering on their menu a variety of espressos, frappuccino, teas and refreshers. Feeling hungry Starbucks has a variety of pastries, muffins, breads to go with your coffee.
Hot Tin Roof
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
Hot Tin Roof is place to watch sunset and enjoy fine elegant dining. Given its location overlooking the Key West Harbor, Hot Tin Roof specializes in seafood. Start with a ceviche or yellowfin tuna tataki from their raw bar or Florida lobster quesadilla with mango. Dinner features grilled local grouper and yellow tail and the chef’s surf & turf creation. Hot Tin Paella is an island favorite. Beef filet, pork tenderloin chicken and pasta round out the menu. A fabulous wine list to complement the meal is available along with a full bar.
Moondog Cafe
American Restaurants • Bakeries
Visit Moondog Cafe & Bakery, right next door to the historical Hemingway House in Bahama Village, downtown Key West. Serving up your favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offering a wide selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Even in their bakery!
The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
An "only in Key West" restaurant, The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. makes a statement on the hushed stage of a residential neighborhood. Whether from a porch seat next to pots of herbs, or inside a white dining room accented in orange, dining the Flaming Buoy way is delicious and fun.
Hurricane Hole
American Restaurants • Burgers
From the dockside bar and grill, complete marina, wide range of watersports options and upstairs restaurant overlooking the harbor, Hurricane Hole Marina is a treasure waiting to be discovered from sunup to sundown. Known as "The Hole" by locals the complex is a one-stop dining and recreational shop for those wishing to experience the best the Keys has to offer. So, plan to relax, stay awhile, and have fun.
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!
Benihana
Japanese Restaurants • Sushi Bars
Enjoy juicy steaks, fresh seafood and succulent chicken cooked to perfection hibachi style on the teppanyaki table. For lighter fare or appetizers, Benihana’s also features a full sushi bar with sushi and shashimi along with tropical drinks, full bar and cold and hot sakes that complement any meal. Benihana’s Key West offers Japanese dining overlooking the Atlantic Ocean that fun and delicious for the whole family.
Ingrid's Key West Kitchen
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
Ingrid's Key West Kitchen is a casual spot for great sandwiches, wraps, street tacos, homemade soups, salads, and fresh island flavors served with a smile!
Kim's Kuban
Breakfast • Coffee Shops
Get the best Cuban and Mexican food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Find good homemade food at affordable prices with fast service from an authentic Cuban restaurant in operation for 25 years. Enjoy a fusion of Cuban and Mexican favorites like Cuban sandwiches, burritos, quesadillas, and tacos. Wake up with a cup of the best Cuban coffee in town.
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.
Eaton Street Seafood Market
Grocery and Markets • Local Seafood
Fresh seafood caught by local fisherman, the Eaton Street Seafood Market offers fresh fish, shrimp, lobster (in season), stone crab (in season) conch, crabs and clams. Easton Street Seafood also has prepared crab cakes, salads, dips and ceviche. The grocery has the to pick up the perfect accompaniment to your seafood dinner with vegetables, pastas, rice and seasonings. Made to order lunches are also available.
Caroline's Cafe
American Restaurants • Burgers
Caroline's Cafe is a friendly, casual restaurant and bar in the heart of Key West. Caroline's menu has an array of amazing food, from seafood to fresh salads to island fare to their life-changing burger. Caroline's elevated seating area makes them a prime spot for people watching on Duval Street, especially during Fantasy Fest!
Nine One Five
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
915 features all kinds of delicious fare. The menu features a large selection of tasting plates and entrees such as Asian-inspired seafood to fresh pizza and grass fed beef burgers. Nestled in a restored Victorian home, with a balcony that overlooks Duval Street and a rear porch that gives guests a perfect view of the stars, it’s easy to have parties, weddings, receptions, and other functions.