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From the oldest eating house in the Keys to waterfront fine dining — the best places to eat in Key West, curated and researched.

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Breakfast & Brunch

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Blue Heaven

Bahama Village

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Beloved open-air courtyard in Bahama Village.

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Pepe's Cafe

Old Town

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Key West's oldest restaurant, open since 1909.

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Banana Café

Upper Duval

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French crepes and breakfast with a Duval balcony.

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The Café Key West

Old Town

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Vegetarian-friendly café with inventive brunch plates.

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Harpoon Harry's

Old Town

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Classic diner breakfast, cash-only local institution.

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Croissants de France

Old Town

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French bakery café with fresh croissants on Duval.

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Sarabeth's Key West

Old Town

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New York brunch institution with a Key West address.

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Dennis Pharmacy

Old Town

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Old-school soda fountain lunch counter still going strong.

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Glazed Donuts

Old Town

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Artisan donuts and espresso in the heart of Old Town.

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Cuban Coffee Queen

Historic Seaport

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Authentic Cuban coffee and buttered toast at the docks.

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Help Yourself

Old Town

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Health-focused café with smoothies, bowls, and wraps.

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Bad Boy Burrito

Old Town

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Breakfast burritos and bowls, fast and cheap.

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Key West Diner

New Town

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24-hour diner in New Town, always open.

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Sandy's Café

Midtown

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Cuban café con leche and pressed sandwiches on White St.

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Square One Restaurant

Upper Duval

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Casual all-day breakfast and brunch on upper Duval.

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Old Town Bakery

Old Town

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Fresh pastries and coffee in a neighborhood bakery.

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Michael's Restaurant

Old Town

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Cozy garden brunch in a historic Old Town cottage.

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Seafood & Waterfront

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Half Shell Raw Bar

Historic Seaport

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Classic open-air raw bar at Land's End Village.

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Conch Republic Seafood Company

Historic Seaport

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Waterfront seafood with conch fritters at the Seaport.

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Alonzo's Oyster Bar

Historic Seaport

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Upstairs oyster bar with marina views at Land's End.

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Turtle Kraals

Historic Seaport

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Casual marina seafood with a full bar at Land's End.

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Hogfish Bar & Grill

Stock Island

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Local's waterfront spot on Stock Island with fresh hogfish.

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Geiger Key Marina Smokehouse

Geiger Key

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Smoky BBQ and seafood at a quiet working marina.

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Pisces Restaurant

Old Town

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Upscale Old Town seafood in a historic cigar cottage.

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Bo's Fish Wagon

Historic Seaport

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Legendary fish sandwiches from a funky outdoor stand.

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Eaton Street Seafood Market

Old Town

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Fresh catch and quick seafood bites at the market.

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Bahama Mama's Kitchen

Bahama Village

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Caribbean-style conch and seafood in Bahama Village.

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Garbo's Grill

Historic Seaport

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Fish tacos served from a converted boat on the docks.

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Pincher's Crab Shack

Mallory Square

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Stone crabs and fried seafood at the waterfront.

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Salute! on the Beach

Midtown

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Italian seafood with your feet in the sand at Higgs Beach.

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Hog Heaven Sports Bar

Midtown

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Casual waterfront bar and grill near Smathers Beach.

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Fish Tales

Historic Seaport

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Fresh-catch seafood at Key West Bight Marina.

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Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen

Historic Seaport

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Marina-side kitchen serving fresh local catch.

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Waterfront Brewery Kitchen

Historic Seaport

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Craft beer and seafood with killer marina views.

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The Salty Anchovy

Stock Island

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Low-key seafood on Stock Island, away from the tourist strip.

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Two Friends Patio

Old Town

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Patio restaurant near Mallory Square with seafood staples.

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Rusty Anchor

Stock Island

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Stock Island's most local seafood shack — no tourists.

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Roostica

Old Town

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Wood-fired pizza and grilled seafood in Old Town.

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Schooner Wharf Kitchen

Historic Seaport

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Dockside seafood bites at the Schooner Wharf Bar.

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Fine Dining

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Café Marquesa

Old Town

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Intimate New American fine dining in a boutique hotel.

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Louie's Backyard

Old Town

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Iconic waterfront fine dining on the Atlantic.

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Nine One Five

Old Town

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Creative tapas and wine on a Duval Street balcony.

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Azur Restaurant

Old Town

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French-Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant Old Town space.

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Café Sole

Old Town

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Refined French cooking in a quiet Old Town cottage.

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Seven Fish

Old Town

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Tiny eclectic restaurant with a weekly-changing menu.

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Hot Tin Roof

Mallory Square

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Upscale waterfront dining at Ocean Key Resort.

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Latitudes Beach Café

Sunset Key

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Take the private ferry to dine on Sunset Key island.

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A&B Lobster House

Historic Seaport

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Upscale lobster and seafood at the Historic Seaport.

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Tavern N Town

New Town

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Upscale steaks and cocktails at the Marriott Beachside.

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Michael's Restaurant

Old Town

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Fine dining steakhouse in a lush Old Town garden.

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Duval Bistro

Old Town

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Intimate French-style bistro along Duval Street.

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Cuban & Latin

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El Siboney

Old Town

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Key West's most iconic Cuban restaurant since 1984.

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Santiago's Bodega

Bahama Village

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Cuban-inspired tapas and wines in Bahama Village.

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El Mason de Pepe

Mallory Square

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Old Havana-style Cuban dining near Mallory Square.

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Bodega

Old Town

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Cuban sandwiches and shots from a converted warehouse.

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La Dichosa

Old Town

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No-frills Cuban diner beloved by locals.

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De Brazil Churrasquería

Old Town

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Brazilian-style rodízio and churrasco in Key West.

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Dos Amigos Cantina

Old Town

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Mexican tacos and margaritas in a lively cantina.

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José's Cuban Café

Old Town

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Counter-service Cuban café with authentic home cooking.

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Habanos Smokehouse

Bahama Village

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Cuban-style BBQ and smoked meats in Bahama Village.

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La Lechonera

Old Town

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Whole-roasted Cuban lechon and traditional sides.

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Italian

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La Trattoria

Old Town

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Classic Italian trattoria on Duval Street.

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Antonia's Restaurant

Old Town

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Elegant northern Italian on upper Duval.

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Mangia Mangia

Old Town

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Fresh homemade pasta in a casual Old Town courtyard.

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Duetto Italian & Sushi

Upper Duval

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Italian pasta and sushi rolls under one roof on Duval.

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Nicola Seafood

Old Town

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Upscale Italian seafood in a small, intimate setting.

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Roostica

Old Town

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Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in Old Town.

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Café Europa

Upper Duval

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European-style café and Italian bites on the island.

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Aldo's Italian Restaurant

Upper Duval

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Family Italian with classic pasta and pizza.

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Virgilio's La Trattoria

Old Town

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Hidden Italian restaurant with a legendary underground bar.

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Asian & Sushi

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Ambrosia Japanese Restaurant

Old Town

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Key West's premier sushi and Japanese dining.

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Origami Restaurant

Old Town

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Casual Japanese sushi and noodles on Simonton.

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Siam House

Old Town

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Casual Thai with curries and noodle soups.

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Key West Thai

Old Town

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Thai takeout and dine-in with fresh ingredients.

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Sake House

Old Town

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Japanese sake bar and sushi lounge.

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Ichiban Sushi

Old Town

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Affordable sushi and Japanese plates in Old Town.

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China Garden

Old Town

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Chinese family restaurant with delivery across the island.

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Lucky Star

Midtown

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Cantonese-style Chinese with plenty of locals.

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Moondog Café

Old Town

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Asian fusion café with eclectic small plates.

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Pearl Key West

Old Town

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Upscale pan-Asian cuisine with creative cocktails.

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Thai Orchid

Midtown

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Cozy Thai restaurant with flavorful curries.

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Kyushu Japanese Restaurant

Old Town

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Japanese ramen and noodle soups off the tourist trail.

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Wonton Garden

Old Town

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Casual Chinese with dim sum-style dishes.

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Hibachi House

New Town

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Tableside hibachi grill experience in Key West.

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Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse

New Town

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Japanese steakhouse with sushi and hibachi options.

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Panda Garden

New Town

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Chinese family dining in New Town.

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Kaya Island Eats

Old Town

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Caribbean-Asian fusion with island-inspired flavors.

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Asia Garden

Old Town

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Pan-Asian casual dining with lunch buffet.

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Casual & Local Favorites

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Smokin' Tuna Saloon

Old Town

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Outdoor bar and casual food with live music nightly.

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Jack Flats

Old Town

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Sports bar and grill on Duval with American staples.

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The Porch

Old Town

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Gastropub with craft beer and elevated bar food.

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Five Guys

New Town

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Reliable burger chain for when you just want a great burger.

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The Café at Southernmost

Old Town

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Casual American dining at the Southernmost Beach Resort.

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The Flaming Buoy Filet Co

Old Town

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Steaks and comfort food in a casual Old Town spot.

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Caroline's Café

Old Town

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Casual café and comfort food on Caroline Street.

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The Spot

Old Town

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Casual bar food and cold beer on Caroline.

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Mateo's Tacos

Old Town

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Quick tacos and burritos to eat in or take away.

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CJT Pizza

Old Town

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Pizza delivery and dine-in across Key West.

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Sub Station II

Old Town

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Sub sandwiches and quick lunch near the beaches.

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Duval Diner

Old Town

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Old-school American diner smack on Duval Street.

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Waterfront Market Café

Historic Seaport

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Casual market café at the Historic Seaport for quick bites.

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Healthy & Light

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Help Yourself Health Café

Old Town

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Raw and vegan health café with cold-pressed juices.

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Island Bowls

Old Town

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Açaí bowls and smoothies with tropical fruits.

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Green Plate

Old Town

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Vegetarian salads and grain bowls for clean eating.

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Dessert & Coffee

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Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe

Old Town

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The island's most famous key lime pie shop.

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Better Than Sex

Old Town

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Indulgent dessert restaurant with cheeky cocktails.

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Coffee Plantation

Old Town

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Cozy coffee house and café with pastries on Duval.

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