The best restaurants in Key West
47 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Nine One Five
RestaurantsSettle into the Victorian charm at Nine One Five and let their eclectic fusion menu do the talking, simple no-fuss dishes cooked properly…
Nine One Five
RestaurantsSarabeth's in Key West
RestaurantsIf your week needs a little sunshine, Sarabeth's in Key West delivers signature brunch delights made with fresh ingredients and plenty of…
Sarabeth's in Key West
RestaurantsSister Noodle House
RestaurantsWhether it’s a midweek pho craving or you just want a boba-fueled cooldown, Sister Noodle House turns out fresh, flavor-packed bowls and…
Sister Noodle House
RestaurantsMary Ellen's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsUpbeat watering hole with a cool vibe & comfort eats including gourmet grilled cheese.
Mary Ellen's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsGarbo's Grill @ Hanks!
RestaurantsTiny, husband-&-wife-run food stand serving eclectic, inventive takes on tacos, burritos & burgers.
Garbo's Grill @ Hanks!
RestaurantsEl Siboney Restaurant (Downtown)
RestaurantsTraditional Cuban home cooking & housemade sangria in a casual, family-friendly setting.
El Siboney Restaurant (Downtown)
RestaurantsMatt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsAiry stop for seafood & elevated comfort cuisine like crab beignets plus cocktails & water views.
Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsMisohappy Sushi and Thai
RestaurantsPolished standby for creative sushi & Thai offerings in a compact seating area with a casual vibe.
Misohappy Sushi and Thai
RestaurantsMangia Mangia
RestaurantsEatery serving homemade pastas & other Italian classics in quarters with island-inspired decor.
Mangia Mangia
RestaurantsCD Anchor Food Truck Sigsbee
RestaurantsCasual eatery (and food truck) for burgers and pizza, plus steaks and cheesesteaks.
CD Anchor Food Truck Sigsbee
RestaurantsBel Mare Restaurant
RestaurantsUpscale Italian seafood restaurant with wine lists, pasta dishes and dockside views.
Bel Mare Restaurant
RestaurantsHarpoon Harry's
RestaurantsCash-only diner offering hearty American comfort food in a cheerful atmosphere with quirky accents.
Harpoon Harry's
RestaurantsMoondog Cafe Key West
RestaurantsRelaxed garden cottage offering separate menus for breakfast or lunch & dinner, as well as drinks.
Moondog Cafe Key West
RestaurantsOne Love Food Truck
RestaurantsPiping-hot food truck churning out Jamaican specialties like jerk chicken, along with island favorites, tacos, and burgers.
One Love Food Truck
RestaurantsPop's Smoke Shed - Big Pine Key
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant specializing in BBQ brisket, ribs and pulled pork, served via food truck or dine-in service.
Pop's Smoke Shed - Big Pine Key
RestaurantsSushi Song - Key West
RestaurantsSushi, sashimi & cooked Japanese dishes, plus sake & wine, served in a chic lounge environment.
Sushi Song - Key West
RestaurantsKaya Island Eats
RestaurantsOutdoor outpost with counter seating dishing up island-inspired fare, including tacos & salad.
Kaya Island Eats
RestaurantsAmigos Tortilla Bar
RestaurantsHopping hot spot with Day of the Dead decor & a menu of Mexican street food & gluten-free beers.
Amigos Tortilla Bar
RestaurantsThe Lobster Shack Key West
RestaurantsA limited menu of shellfish-centric classics is offered with beer & wine in a casual, coastal space.
The Lobster Shack Key West
RestaurantsSunset Pier
RestaurantsRelaxed dockside seafood eatery at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa with water views, drinks & live music.
Sunset Pier
RestaurantsLa Crêperie French Café Key West
RestaurantsA sunny cafe serving crêpes for breakfast & lunch in cozy open-kitchen digs or on an outdoor patio.
La Crêperie French Café Key West
RestaurantsEl Meson De Pepe's Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsVeteran Cuban eatery draws crowds with rustic look, live music & Mallory Square sunset celebration.
El Meson De Pepe's Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsLa Trattoria Oceanside
RestaurantsThis white-tablecloth mainstay offers Italian classics & an extensive martini menu.
La Trattoria Oceanside
RestaurantsMr. Z's
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint dishing thin-crust pizzas, stromboli & Philly cheesesteaks in laid-back digs.
Mr. Z's
RestaurantsBruschetta Francesca
RestaurantsCasual eatery, where the menu covers classic Italian favorites as well as Sicilian dishes.
Bruschetta Francesca
RestaurantsAtlas Izakaya
RestaurantsCreative sushi and other Japanese small plates, plus beer, wine, and cocktails, in a trendy setting.
Atlas Izakaya
RestaurantsLa Trattoria Restaurant
RestaurantsThis white-tablecloth mainstay offers Italian classics & an extensive martini menu.
La Trattoria Restaurant
RestaurantsThai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSimple eatery with Asian decor & a covered patio dishing up classic Thai dishes as well as sushi.
Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBlue Heaven
RestaurantsIconic landmark for Floridian-Caribbean cuisine & key lime pie, with a funky setting.
Blue Heaven
RestaurantsAbbondanza Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsA red sauce-heavy menu & robust wine list are served at this quaint Italian eatery in a former home.
Abbondanza Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsBanana Cafe
RestaurantsFrench bistro, popular for breakfast, serving crêpes & other easygoing fare in a low-key setting.
Banana Cafe
RestaurantsSmoked BBQ
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery focusing on grilled meats, set in a boat with old-school decor & marina views.
Smoked BBQ
RestaurantsSloppy Joe's Bar
RestaurantsOpen since 1933, this bar offers live music & dancing plus a separate tap room for sports-watching.
Sloppy Joe's Bar
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RestaurantsRelaxed hangout for creative takes on breakfast & lunch classics with 11 varieties of Bloody Marys.
the breakfast club, too
RestaurantsLittle Pearl
RestaurantsSmall, intimate eatery with modern decor for globally inspired seafood dishes made with local catch.
Little Pearl
RestaurantsDaytime bistro serving sweet & savory crepes, plus panini, wraps, salads & American breakfast fare.
Kojin Noodle Bar
RestaurantsCosy noodle outlet with a takeout window & bar whipping up house ramen dishes.
Kojin Noodle Bar
RestaurantsFrita's Cuban Burgers
RestaurantsQuaint shack with outdoor seating doling out arepas, beef-&-pork hamburgers & other Cuban eats.
Frita's Cuban Burgers
RestaurantsCaroline's Cafe
RestaurantsAmerican cafe serving po' boys, conch fritters & the like in a circa-1838 house with outdoor seats.
Caroline's Cafe
RestaurantsBenihana
RestaurantsHibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
Benihana
RestaurantsSantiago's Bodega
RestaurantsCharming tapas bar pairing global small plates with house-specialty sangria in a warm room.
Santiago's Bodega
RestaurantsHog's Breath Saloon
RestaurantsPopular pub providing bar food on a covered outdoor patio plus live music & dancing.
Hog's Breath Saloon
RestaurantsOrigami Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBasic Japanese bistro & sushi bar with unpretentious atmosphere & a quaint garden patio.
Origami Sushi Bar
RestaurantsVIV Wine Bistro
RestaurantsPopular, arty wine bar with 20+ wines by the glass & 200+ bottles, plus cheeses & charcuterie.
VIV Wine Bistro
RestaurantsSeagrass Thai & Sushi
RestaurantsClassic Thai dishes, sashimi & creative maki served in a laid-back setting with bright, arty murals.
Seagrass Thai & Sushi
RestaurantsSquare Grouper Key West
RestaurantsUpscale island eatery serving dishes including fish and shellfish in a laid-back setting.
Square Grouper Key West
RestaurantsJack Flats
RestaurantsLaid-back venue with a long bar & booths offering home-style surf 'n' turf plus sports on TV.
Jack Flats
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