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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yellowfin Bar and Kitchen
Breakfast • Local Seafood
Seafood sourced right from their marina or your own catch cooked right here? Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen serves dishes that impress in a lovely setting amongst their pools and overlooking the marina. Celebrating flavors native to the Florida Keys while seamlessly blending them with the cultural influences and cooking styles of East Asia has made Yellowfin a dining destination. Vibrant island flavors paired with complex umami touches allow freshly caught fish to shine.
Seafood sourced right from their marina or your own catch cooked right here? Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen serves dishes that impress in a lovely setting amongst their pools and overlooking the marina. Celebrating flavors native to the Florida Keys while seamlessly blending them with the cultural influences and cooking styles of East Asia has made Yellowfin a dining destination. Vibrant island flavors paired with complex umami touches allow freshly caught fish to shine.
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.
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.
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery
American Restaurants • Brunch
First Flight offers premier outdoor dining in the heart of the historic Pan Am Airways headquarters. A true Key West experience like no other. Off the main red-bricked garden lies the Southernmost Brewery in the USA. The famous "Crash Bar," so named for the Sikorsky sea plane plunging through the ceiling, provides a unique drinking surface, located off the main garden. Stop by and try any 3 of their original brews on tap, in addition to serving lunch and dinner!
First Flight offers premier outdoor dining in the heart of the historic Pan Am Airways headquarters. A true Key West experience like no other. Off the main red-bricked garden lies the Southernmost Brewery in the USA. The famous "Crash Bar," so named for the Sikorsky sea plane plunging through the ceiling, provides a unique drinking surface, located off the main garden. Stop by and try any 3 of their original brews on tap, in addition to serving lunch and dinner!
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.
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.
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.
La Te Da
American Restaurants
La Terreza de Marti is ground zero for dining and drinks on Duval Street. Located in the historic home where Cuban Patriot Jose Marti gave his fiery speeches, La Te Da offers visitors fine dining, lively entertainment in the cabaret bar and an iconic gathering place. Known for their wonderful brunches featuring an extensive selection of Benedicts, La Te Da has been the place to see and be seen for over 30 years.
La Terreza de Marti is ground zero for dining and drinks on Duval Street. Located in the historic home where Cuban Patriot Jose Marti gave his fiery speeches, La Te Da offers visitors fine dining, lively entertainment in the cabaret bar and an iconic gathering place. Known for their wonderful brunches featuring an extensive selection of Benedicts, La Te Da has been the place to see and be seen for over 30 years.
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.
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.
Key West Polar Bear
Key West Polar Bear Ice Cream is a must-visit dessert spot. Satisfy your sweet cravings with a delightful variety of handcrafted ice cream flavors made with fresh ingredients. It's the perfect place to cool down and treat yourself after exploring the vibrant streets of Key West.
Key West Polar Bear Ice Cream is a must-visit dessert spot. Satisfy your sweet cravings with a delightful variety of handcrafted ice cream flavors made with fresh ingredients. It's the perfect place to cool down and treat yourself after exploring the vibrant streets of Key West.
Kaya Island Eats
Caribbean • Caribbean Restaurants
Kaya Island Eats in Key West offers an authentic taste of Caribbean flavors. Dive into a menu filled with expertly crafted dishes featuring fresh seafood, vibrant spices, and tropical fruits. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere makes Kaya Island Eats a must-visit for anyone seeking a culinary getaway infused with the essence of the Caribbean.
Kaya Island Eats in Key West offers an authentic taste of Caribbean flavors. Dive into a menu filled with expertly crafted dishes featuring fresh seafood, vibrant spices, and tropical fruits. The friendly and welcoming atmosphere makes Kaya Island Eats a must-visit for anyone seeking a culinary getaway infused with the essence of the Caribbean.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
Thirsty Mermaid
American Restaurants • Burgers
The Thirsty Mermaid serves only the finest ingredients. Including fresh local catch, as well as an array of oysters and other choice seafood items for all those thirsty mermaids. Not to mention, an extensive list of craft beers and wines.
The Thirsty Mermaid serves only the finest ingredients. Including fresh local catch, as well as an array of oysters and other choice seafood items for all those thirsty mermaids. Not to mention, an extensive list of craft beers and wines.
New York Pasta Garden
American Restaurants • BBQ and Soul Food
Established in 1989. The huge portions and creative cuisine quickly made New York Pasta Garden a favorite. The fresh seafood and friendly staff will keep you coming back for more!
Established in 1989. The huge portions and creative cuisine quickly made New York Pasta Garden a favorite. The fresh seafood and friendly staff will keep you coming back for more!
Schooner Wharf Bar
Dive Bars • Happy Hour Bars
Coined the "Last Little Piece of Old Key West, " it is located in the heart of the Historic Seaport on the water. The Schooner Wharf offers you and your dog a great place to drink, eat and watch the beautiful tall ships come and go. Charles Kuralut called the Schooner Wharf, This must be the center of the universe.” Once you visit, you know why.
Coined the "Last Little Piece of Old Key West, " it is located in the heart of the Historic Seaport on the water. The Schooner Wharf offers you and your dog a great place to drink, eat and watch the beautiful tall ships come and go. Charles Kuralut called the Schooner Wharf, This must be the center of the universe.” Once you visit, you know why.
Tavern N Town
American Restaurants • Tapas
Located in the Beachside Resort & Residences, Tavern N Town features nightly entertainment to accompany a delicious menu filled with local seafood and steakhouse favorites. Overlooking the Tapas Tasting Theater kitchen, watch as Tavern N Town’s chefs prepare a pizzas, tapas, salads or delights from land and sea in an elegant, relaxed setting.
Located in the Beachside Resort & Residences, Tavern N Town features nightly entertainment to accompany a delicious menu filled with local seafood and steakhouse favorites. Overlooking the Tapas Tasting Theater kitchen, watch as Tavern N Town’s chefs prepare a pizzas, tapas, salads or delights from land and sea in an elegant, relaxed setting.
Lola's Bistro
Italian Restaurants
An Italian eclectic BYOB restaurant with a bohemian vibe!
An Italian eclectic BYOB restaurant with a bohemian vibe!
Thai Island
Outdoor Seating • Thai Food
Enjoy the flavors of Thailand as you overlook Garrison Bight and historic Charter Boat Row. Using the freshest of ingredients and locally grown Thai herbs and spices, Thai Island brings their delicious cuisine to Key West. Curries, stir fries, rice, noodles and seafood along with a sushi and sake bar make Thai Island a Key West favorite.
Enjoy the flavors of Thailand as you overlook Garrison Bight and historic Charter Boat Row. Using the freshest of ingredients and locally grown Thai herbs and spices, Thai Island brings their delicious cuisine to Key West. Curries, stir fries, rice, noodles and seafood along with a sushi and sake bar make Thai Island a Key West favorite.
Mary Ellen's Bar & Restaurant
American Restaurants • Cocktail Bars
Mary Ellen's Bar & Restaurant is nestled on Appelrouth Lane, right off of the famous Duval Street. They are known for beer and cocktails, as well as the cheesiest grilled cheese sandwiches and an extensive beer can collection.
Mary Ellen's Bar & Restaurant is nestled on Appelrouth Lane, right off of the famous Duval Street. They are known for beer and cocktails, as well as the cheesiest grilled cheese sandwiches and an extensive beer can collection.
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.
Half Shell Raw Bar
Dive Bars • Local Seafood
The only Key West restaurant that owns its own seafood market, you won’t find fresher fish, oysters or shrimp anywhere! Overlooking the historic Key West Bight, the Half Shell Raw Bar is a true Key West icon. Along with their oyster bar, the menu includes such seafood delights as broiled garlic crusted oysters, fish and chips, steamed clams, peel and eat shrimp, and so much more. Happy Hour is daily from 4:40 to 6:30.
The only Key West restaurant that owns its own seafood market, you won’t find fresher fish, oysters or shrimp anywhere! Overlooking the historic Key West Bight, the Half Shell Raw Bar is a true Key West icon. Along with their oyster bar, the menu includes such seafood delights as broiled garlic crusted oysters, fish and chips, steamed clams, peel and eat shrimp, and so much more. Happy Hour is daily from 4:40 to 6:30.
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.
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.
Salty Oyster
American Restaurants • Cocktail Bars
From Key West pinks by the dock to a Mango Overboard in your private cabana, Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill offers fresh fare and tasty drinks in a comfortable atmosphere, just steps from the pool.
From Key West pinks by the dock to a Mango Overboard in your private cabana, Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill offers fresh fare and tasty drinks in a comfortable atmosphere, just steps from the pool.