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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pepe's Cafe Key West
American Restaurants • Brunch
Eat at one of the eldest eating house in the Florida Keys! Established in 1909, Pepe's is open 7 days a week, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Severing traditional breakfast, try some of their homemade sweet breads and fresh squeezed orange juice. For lunch try their popular steak sandwich with chunks of tender beef grilled and served on a hoagie roll. Come dinner time who wouldn't want to miss their "Dinner for Two"! Looking for a laid back restaurant and bar this place is for you!
Eat at one of the eldest eating house in the Florida Keys! Established in 1909, Pepe's is open 7 days a week, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Severing traditional breakfast, try some of their homemade sweet breads and fresh squeezed orange juice. For lunch try their popular steak sandwich with chunks of tender beef grilled and served on a hoagie roll. Come dinner time who wouldn't want to miss their "Dinner for Two"! Looking for a laid back restaurant and bar this place is for you!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hog’s Breath Saloon
American Restaurants • Craft Beer
For 25 years, the Hog’s Breath Saloon has served cold drinks, delicious food and live music in their outdoor tropical setting and in the rustic, cool interior of the bar! “Hog’s breath is better than no breath at all!” Enjoy the cool, air -conditioned interior or have a drink outside! Check out their three live webcams or purchase one of their famous t-shirts in the mercantile store!
For 25 years, the Hog’s Breath Saloon has served cold drinks, delicious food and live music in their outdoor tropical setting and in the rustic, cool interior of the bar! “Hog’s breath is better than no breath at all!” Enjoy the cool, air -conditioned interior or have a drink outside! Check out their three live webcams or purchase one of their famous t-shirts in the mercantile store!
Little Pearl
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
Nestled in the heart of Old Town and away from the bustling downtown streets of
Key West, Florida, sits an excellent spot for fresh local catch and innovative cuisine with a tropical twist.
Nestled in the heart of Old Town and away from the bustling downtown streets of
Key West, Florida, sits an excellent spot for fresh local catch and innovative cuisine with a tropical twist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Little Whitehouse Subs
Sandwich Shops
Jersey style subs in Key West! Little Whitehouse Subs serves a variety of subs, sandwiches, salads, and cupcakes. You can find them near the Key West Bight and the Key West Aquarium. Order online for carryout.
Jersey style subs in Key West! Little Whitehouse Subs serves a variety of subs, sandwiches, salads, and cupcakes. You can find them near the Key West Bight and the Key West Aquarium. Order online for carryout.
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.
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!
Lola's Bistro
Italian Restaurants
An Italian eclectic BYOB restaurant with a bohemian vibe!
An Italian eclectic BYOB restaurant with a bohemian vibe!
Ana's Cuban Cafe
Caribbean Restaurants • Cuban Restaurants
Ana's Cafe Cubano brings a taste of authentic Cuban cuisine with popular menu items like Cuban sandwiches, breakfast burritos and fresh-brewed Cuban coffee. Known for its hearty portions and friendly atmosphere, Ana’s is a local favorite for a satisfying meal in Key West that captures the essence of traditional Cuban flavors.
Ana's Cafe Cubano brings a taste of authentic Cuban cuisine with popular menu items like Cuban sandwiches, breakfast burritos and fresh-brewed Cuban coffee. Known for its hearty portions and friendly atmosphere, Ana’s is a local favorite for a satisfying meal in Key West that captures the essence of traditional Cuban flavors.