Restaurants
From the oldest eating house in the Keys to waterfront fine dining — the best places to eat in Key West, curated and researched.
Breakfast & Brunch
17 listedBlue Heaven
Bahama Village
Beloved open-air courtyard in Bahama Village.
Pepe's Cafe
Old Town
Key West's oldest restaurant, open since 1909.
Banana Café
Upper Duval
French crepes and breakfast with a Duval balcony.
The Café Key West
Old Town
Vegetarian-friendly café with inventive brunch plates.
Harpoon Harry's
Old Town
Classic diner breakfast, cash-only local institution.
Croissants de France
Old Town
French bakery café with fresh croissants on Duval.
Sarabeth's Key West
Old Town
New York brunch institution with a Key West address.
Dennis Pharmacy
Old Town
Old-school soda fountain lunch counter still going strong.
Glazed Donuts
Old Town
Artisan donuts and espresso in the heart of Old Town.
Cuban Coffee Queen
Historic Seaport
Authentic Cuban coffee and buttered toast at the docks.
Help Yourself
Old Town
Health-focused café with smoothies, bowls, and wraps.
Bad Boy Burrito
Old Town
Breakfast burritos and bowls, fast and cheap.
Key West Diner
New Town
24-hour diner in New Town, always open.
Sandy's Café
Midtown
Cuban café con leche and pressed sandwiches on White St.
Square One Restaurant
Upper Duval
Casual all-day breakfast and brunch on upper Duval.
Old Town Bakery
Old Town
Fresh pastries and coffee in a neighborhood bakery.
Michael's Restaurant
Old Town
Cozy garden brunch in a historic Old Town cottage.
Seafood & Waterfront
22 listedHalf Shell Raw Bar
Historic Seaport
Classic open-air raw bar at Land's End Village.
Conch Republic Seafood Company
Historic Seaport
Waterfront seafood with conch fritters at the Seaport.
Alonzo's Oyster Bar
Historic Seaport
Upstairs oyster bar with marina views at Land's End.
Turtle Kraals
Historic Seaport
Casual marina seafood with a full bar at Land's End.
Hogfish Bar & Grill
Stock Island
Local's waterfront spot on Stock Island with fresh hogfish.
Geiger Key Marina Smokehouse
Geiger Key
Smoky BBQ and seafood at a quiet working marina.
Pisces Restaurant
Old Town
Upscale Old Town seafood in a historic cigar cottage.
Bo's Fish Wagon
Historic Seaport
Legendary fish sandwiches from a funky outdoor stand.
Eaton Street Seafood Market
Old Town
Fresh catch and quick seafood bites at the market.
Bahama Mama's Kitchen
Bahama Village
Caribbean-style conch and seafood in Bahama Village.
Garbo's Grill
Historic Seaport
Fish tacos served from a converted boat on the docks.
Pincher's Crab Shack
Mallory Square
Stone crabs and fried seafood at the waterfront.
Salute! on the Beach
Midtown
Italian seafood with your feet in the sand at Higgs Beach.
Hog Heaven Sports Bar
Midtown
Casual waterfront bar and grill near Smathers Beach.
Fish Tales
Historic Seaport
Fresh-catch seafood at Key West Bight Marina.
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen
Historic Seaport
Marina-side kitchen serving fresh local catch.
Waterfront Brewery Kitchen
Historic Seaport
Craft beer and seafood with killer marina views.
The Salty Anchovy
Stock Island
Low-key seafood on Stock Island, away from the tourist strip.
Two Friends Patio
Old Town
Patio restaurant near Mallory Square with seafood staples.
Rusty Anchor
Stock Island
Stock Island's most local seafood shack — no tourists.
Roostica
Old Town
Wood-fired pizza and grilled seafood in Old Town.
Schooner Wharf Kitchen
Historic Seaport
Dockside seafood bites at the Schooner Wharf Bar.
Fine Dining
12 listedCafé Marquesa
Old Town
Intimate New American fine dining in a boutique hotel.
Louie's Backyard
Old Town
Iconic waterfront fine dining on the Atlantic.
Nine One Five
Old Town
Creative tapas and wine on a Duval Street balcony.
Azur Restaurant
Old Town
French-Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant Old Town space.
Café Sole
Old Town
Refined French cooking in a quiet Old Town cottage.
Seven Fish
Old Town
Tiny eclectic restaurant with a weekly-changing menu.
Hot Tin Roof
Mallory Square
Upscale waterfront dining at Ocean Key Resort.
Latitudes Beach Café
Sunset Key
Take the private ferry to dine on Sunset Key island.
A&B Lobster House
Historic Seaport
Upscale lobster and seafood at the Historic Seaport.
Tavern N Town
New Town
Upscale steaks and cocktails at the Marriott Beachside.
Michael's Restaurant
Old Town
Fine dining steakhouse in a lush Old Town garden.
Duval Bistro
Old Town
Intimate French-style bistro along Duval Street.
Cuban & Latin
10 listedEl Siboney
Old Town
Key West's most iconic Cuban restaurant since 1984.
Santiago's Bodega
Bahama Village
Cuban-inspired tapas and wines in Bahama Village.
El Mason de Pepe
Mallory Square
Old Havana-style Cuban dining near Mallory Square.
Bodega
Old Town
Cuban sandwiches and shots from a converted warehouse.
La Dichosa
Old Town
No-frills Cuban diner beloved by locals.
De Brazil Churrasquería
Old Town
Brazilian-style rodízio and churrasco in Key West.
Dos Amigos Cantina
Old Town
Mexican tacos and margaritas in a lively cantina.
José's Cuban Café
Old Town
Counter-service Cuban café with authentic home cooking.
Habanos Smokehouse
Bahama Village
Cuban-style BBQ and smoked meats in Bahama Village.
La Lechonera
Old Town
Whole-roasted Cuban lechon and traditional sides.
Italian
9 listedLa Trattoria
Old Town
Classic Italian trattoria on Duval Street.
Antonia's Restaurant
Old Town
Elegant northern Italian on upper Duval.
Mangia Mangia
Old Town
Fresh homemade pasta in a casual Old Town courtyard.
Duetto Italian & Sushi
Upper Duval
Italian pasta and sushi rolls under one roof on Duval.
Nicola Seafood
Old Town
Upscale Italian seafood in a small, intimate setting.
Roostica
Old Town
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in Old Town.
Café Europa
Upper Duval
European-style café and Italian bites on the island.
Aldo's Italian Restaurant
Upper Duval
Family Italian with classic pasta and pizza.
Virgilio's La Trattoria
Old Town
Hidden Italian restaurant with a legendary underground bar.
Asian & Sushi
18 listedAmbrosia Japanese Restaurant
Old Town
Key West's premier sushi and Japanese dining.
Origami Restaurant
Old Town
Casual Japanese sushi and noodles on Simonton.
Siam House
Old Town
Casual Thai with curries and noodle soups.
Key West Thai
Old Town
Thai takeout and dine-in with fresh ingredients.
Sake House
Old Town
Japanese sake bar and sushi lounge.
Ichiban Sushi
Old Town
Affordable sushi and Japanese plates in Old Town.
China Garden
Old Town
Chinese family restaurant with delivery across the island.
Lucky Star
Midtown
Cantonese-style Chinese with plenty of locals.
Moondog Café
Old Town
Asian fusion café with eclectic small plates.
Pearl Key West
Old Town
Upscale pan-Asian cuisine with creative cocktails.
Thai Orchid
Midtown
Cozy Thai restaurant with flavorful curries.
Kyushu Japanese Restaurant
Old Town
Japanese ramen and noodle soups off the tourist trail.
Wonton Garden
Old Town
Casual Chinese with dim sum-style dishes.
Hibachi House
New Town
Tableside hibachi grill experience in Key West.
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse
New Town
Japanese steakhouse with sushi and hibachi options.
Panda Garden
New Town
Chinese family dining in New Town.
Kaya Island Eats
Old Town
Caribbean-Asian fusion with island-inspired flavors.
Asia Garden
Old Town
Pan-Asian casual dining with lunch buffet.
Casual & Local Favorites
13 listedSmokin' Tuna Saloon
Old Town
Outdoor bar and casual food with live music nightly.
Jack Flats
Old Town
Sports bar and grill on Duval with American staples.
The Porch
Old Town
Gastropub with craft beer and elevated bar food.
Five Guys
New Town
Reliable burger chain for when you just want a great burger.
The Café at Southernmost
Old Town
Casual American dining at the Southernmost Beach Resort.
The Flaming Buoy Filet Co
Old Town
Steaks and comfort food in a casual Old Town spot.
Caroline's Café
Old Town
Casual café and comfort food on Caroline Street.
The Spot
Old Town
Casual bar food and cold beer on Caroline.
Mateo's Tacos
Old Town
Quick tacos and burritos to eat in or take away.
CJT Pizza
Old Town
Pizza delivery and dine-in across Key West.
Sub Station II
Old Town
Sub sandwiches and quick lunch near the beaches.
Duval Diner
Old Town
Old-school American diner smack on Duval Street.
Waterfront Market Café
Historic Seaport
Casual market café at the Historic Seaport for quick bites.
Healthy & Light
3 listedHelp Yourself Health Café
Old Town
Raw and vegan health café with cold-pressed juices.
Island Bowls
Old Town
Açaí bowls and smoothies with tropical fruits.
Green Plate
Old Town
Vegetarian salads and grain bowls for clean eating.
Dessert & Coffee
3 listedKermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe
Old Town
The island's most famous key lime pie shop.
Better Than Sex
Old Town
Indulgent dessert restaurant with cheeky cocktails.
Coffee Plantation
Old Town
Cozy coffee house and café with pastries on Duval.