Key West Cooking School
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sandy's Cafe
American Restaurants • Coffee Shops
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Kilwins
Ice Cream Shops
Kilwins is a local favorite for homemade chocolates, fudge and ice cream. With its mouthwatering confections it’s no wonder guests want to take some of their delicious products back with them. From special gifts to holiday baskets, Kilwin’s mouthwatering chocolates, caramel corn, and brittles are a prized purchase in Key West.
Kilwins is a local favorite for homemade chocolates, fudge and ice cream. With its mouthwatering confections it’s no wonder guests want to take some of their delicious products back with them. From special gifts to holiday baskets, Kilwin’s mouthwatering chocolates, caramel corn, and brittles are a prized purchase in Key West.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glazed Donuts
American Restaurants • Breakfast
Delicious homemade donuts made fresh every morning from scratch. With such mouthwatering flavors such as Banana Dulce de Leche, Apple Butter, Prickly Pear, Orange Cream-sicle, Pumpkin Pecan Praline, you are bound to fine one or two or three that you will love. Menu changes daily. Piping hot coffee both Cuban and American style. Open daily from 7 am to 3 pm.
Delicious homemade donuts made fresh every morning from scratch. With such mouthwatering flavors such as Banana Dulce de Leche, Apple Butter, Prickly Pear, Orange Cream-sicle, Pumpkin Pecan Praline, you are bound to fine one or two or three that you will love. Menu changes daily. Piping hot coffee both Cuban and American style. Open daily from 7 am to 3 pm.
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.
Cafelito
Cuban Sandwich
Experience the refreshing flavors of CAFELITO's signature cafecito, paired perfectly with the rich taste of our genuine Cuban sandwiches and treats. Each sip and bite transports you straight to the vibrant streets of Havana. Enjoy your escape with Cuban coffee and more, brought conveniently to your home. Stop by for an immediate journey to a flavor paradise that is lively, soulful and authentically Cuban!
Experience the refreshing flavors of CAFELITO's signature cafecito, paired perfectly with the rich taste of our genuine Cuban sandwiches and treats. Each sip and bite transports you straight to the vibrant streets of Havana. Enjoy your escape with Cuban coffee and more, brought conveniently to your home. Stop by for an immediate journey to a flavor paradise that is lively, soulful and authentically Cuban!
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.
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.
430 Duval
Caribbean Restaurants • Local Seafood
A sophisticated and unique space found in the grand lobby of Crowne Plaza La Concha brings a city chic vibe to Key West. Offering enticing island inspired small plates with bold Caribbean spices and fresh local seafood! 430 Lounge bar is open from 12PM to 11PM daily, with an enticing happy hour starting at 4:30PM, their bar mixologists offer refreshing signature 430 Duval cocktails! Their Sleek Lounge area seats small and large parties or you can cozy up at the grand bar.
A sophisticated and unique space found in the grand lobby of Crowne Plaza La Concha brings a city chic vibe to Key West. Offering enticing island inspired small plates with bold Caribbean spices and fresh local seafood! 430 Lounge bar is open from 12PM to 11PM daily, with an enticing happy hour starting at 4:30PM, their bar mixologists offer refreshing signature 430 Duval cocktails! Their Sleek Lounge area seats small and large parties or you can cozy up at the grand bar.
Pho King Awesome Sake & Noodle Bar
Japanese Restaurants
Some of the dishes served at Pho King include the House Ramen with Pork, Curried Lamb, and Korean BBQ Short Ribs. They're not far from Mallory Square and the Key West Bight.
Some of the dishes served at Pho King include the House Ramen with Pork, Curried Lamb, and Korean BBQ Short Ribs. They're not far from Mallory Square and the Key West Bight.
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.
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.
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.
Abbondanza
Italian Restaurants • Local Seafood
Abbondanza is located in the heart of Old Town Key West, Florida. Couples, friends and families alike enjoy the warm and inviting ambiance of their dining room and fun local energy of our bustling full liquor bar. Abbondanza has been the recipient for many years of the People's Choice Award for the best Italian Restaurant in Key West.
Abbondanza is located in the heart of Old Town Key West, Florida. Couples, friends and families alike enjoy the warm and inviting ambiance of their dining room and fun local energy of our bustling full liquor bar. Abbondanza has been the recipient for many years of the People's Choice Award for the best Italian Restaurant in Key West.
Origami
American Restaurants • Japanese Restaurants
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.
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.
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.
5 Brothers Grocery and Sandwich Shop
Coffee Shops • Cuban Restaurants
It doesn’t get any more local than Five Brothers. Combine the best café con leche and bucchi on the island with one of their delicious breakfast sandwiches or butter Cuban toast and you will be set. Their daily lunch specials include Cuban mixes, Fried Grouper Sandwich & our BBQ Pork Sandwich. Daily specials Picadillo, Oxtail and Ropa Vieja and their Cuban mixes, fried grouper and BBQ pork sandwiches are second to none.
It doesn’t get any more local than Five Brothers. Combine the best café con leche and bucchi on the island with one of their delicious breakfast sandwiches or butter Cuban toast and you will be set. Their daily lunch specials include Cuban mixes, Fried Grouper Sandwich & our BBQ Pork Sandwich. Daily specials Picadillo, Oxtail and Ropa Vieja and their Cuban mixes, fried grouper and BBQ pork sandwiches are second to none.
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.
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.
La Trattorria
Italian Restaurants
La Tratorria offers an elegant taste of Italy in the Southernmost City. The elegant atmosphere is only exceeded by their extensive menu of Italian specialties such as antipasti, pastas baked lasagnas, meats and seafoods, all prepared to order. La Tratorria features one of the finest wine selections on the island.
La Tratorria offers an elegant taste of Italy in the Southernmost City. The elegant atmosphere is only exceeded by their extensive menu of Italian specialties such as antipasti, pastas baked lasagnas, meats and seafoods, all prepared to order. La Tratorria features one of the finest wine selections on the island.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.