Better Than Sex
Dessert • Ice Cream Shops
Better than Sex is Key West’s dessert only restaurant. Set in an very intimate atmosphere the mood is set the minute you walk in…and that's before the aroma of decadence takes over with such mouth watering deserts as Banana Bazooka, Kinky Key Lime, Cookie Nookie Pie and the Master Chef winner, Better Than Sex, with deep dark chocolate. Top them off with a chocolate-rimmed glass of your favorite wine.
Better than Sex is Key West’s dessert only restaurant. Set in an very intimate atmosphere the mood is set the minute you walk in…and that's before the aroma of decadence takes over with such mouth watering deserts as Banana Bazooka, Kinky Key Lime, Cookie Nookie Pie and the Master Chef winner, Better Than Sex, with deep dark chocolate. Top them off with a chocolate-rimmed glass of your favorite wine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Bel Mare
Italian Restaurants • Local Seafood
Bel Mare means ‘beautiful sea’ in Italian. That is exactly what you’ll experience when you dine with at Bel Mare. From the amazing views overlooking the historic Key West Bight to the beautifully fresh food that comes from that same ocean. Enjoy homemade pasta dishes, creatively crafted cocktails and an extensive wine list!
Bel Mare means ‘beautiful sea’ in Italian. That is exactly what you’ll experience when you dine with at Bel Mare. From the amazing views overlooking the historic Key West Bight to the beautifully fresh food that comes from that same ocean. Enjoy homemade pasta dishes, creatively crafted cocktails and an extensive wine list!
Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina
BBQ and Soul Food
Porky's Bayside Restaurant & Marina offers a taste of old Florida. Enjoy delicious BBQ, fresh seafood, and the famous deep-fried Key lime pie. Relax by the waterfront in their (pet-friendly) island-style tiki diner for a bottomless mimosa brunch, or for lunch and dinner.
Porky's Bayside Restaurant & Marina offers a taste of old Florida. Enjoy delicious BBQ, fresh seafood, and the famous deep-fried Key lime pie. Relax by the waterfront in their (pet-friendly) island-style tiki diner for a bottomless mimosa brunch, or for lunch and dinner.
Five Guys Burger and Fries
American Restaurants • Burgers
Handcrafted Burgers and Fries since 1986! The place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings and fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil. Making five guys a hot spot for locals to enjoy a classic burger and fries. Offering almost 250,000 ways to customize your burger, five guys also servers hot dogs, and sandwiches.
Handcrafted Burgers and Fries since 1986! The place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings and fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil. Making five guys a hot spot for locals to enjoy a classic burger and fries. Offering almost 250,000 ways to customize your burger, five guys also servers hot dogs, and sandwiches.
Louie's Backyard
Seafood Restaurants • Tapas
Enjoy the culinary genius of chef Doug Shook with his creative lunch and dinner menus. Dine indoors or out with fresh seafood, organic produce and water views that make Louie’s the perfect Key West dining experience. The Upper Deck offers a lighter tapas style menu with a wine and drink list to complement the flavors. It offers the perfect setting for tasting and sipping. A favorite for locals and visitors since 1983.
Enjoy the culinary genius of chef Doug Shook with his creative lunch and dinner menus. Dine indoors or out with fresh seafood, organic produce and water views that make Louie’s the perfect Key West dining experience. The Upper Deck offers a lighter tapas style menu with a wine and drink list to complement the flavors. It offers the perfect setting for tasting and sipping. A favorite for locals and visitors since 1983.
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.
Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
Thai Food
Thai cuisine and sushi bar is a dining experience that blends the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine with the delicate artistry of fresh sushi. The vibrant atmosphere, accented by warm decor and welcoming vibes, sets the stage for culinary craftsmanship. From perfectly spiced curries to intricately rolled sushi, every dish is a harmonious balance of tradition and creativity. With friendly service and a menu that caters to diverse palates, it's a feast for both taste and the senses.
Thai cuisine and sushi bar is a dining experience that blends the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine with the delicate artistry of fresh sushi. The vibrant atmosphere, accented by warm decor and welcoming vibes, sets the stage for culinary craftsmanship. From perfectly spiced curries to intricately rolled sushi, every dish is a harmonious balance of tradition and creativity. With friendly service and a menu that caters to diverse palates, it's a feast for both taste and the senses.
Croissants de France
Bakeries • Breakfast
A little bit of France can be found at Croissants de France with savory, warm, and flaky croissants, breads, beignets and pastries. All their pastry chefs are highly trained and make each individual creation uniquely delicious. If you’d rather dine on these delectable treats at the shop, then enjoy their garden style patio restaurant, Le Bistro, which serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
A little bit of France can be found at Croissants de France with savory, warm, and flaky croissants, breads, beignets and pastries. All their pastry chefs are highly trained and make each individual creation uniquely delicious. If you’d rather dine on these delectable treats at the shop, then enjoy their garden style patio restaurant, Le Bistro, which serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!