Food & Drink
Blue Heaven
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 and 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 Republic Seafood Co.
Experience true dock-to-dish dining as you enjoy the incredible views of the Historic Seaport inside the fully open air restaurant. Often, you’ll see their very own fleet of boats unloading catches of fresh fish, stone crab and Caribbean Lobster. The Conch Republic Stuffed Shrimp dish is the Winner of the Masterchef Classic! and People’s Choice & Judge’s Choice Awards! The dish includes jumbo shrimp stuffed with signature lump crab stuffing, wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon, and finished with Korean BBQ glaze and pineapple salsa - served with island rice and chef’s fresh vegetables. Don’t forget the Strawberry Tempura - Winner of People’s Choice Award for Best Dessert!
Schooner Wharf
Rounding the bend on the Historic Seaport harbor walk, Key West's favorite locals bar comes into view like a tropical oasis....the sounds of the best musicians in the Keys fill your ears, the mouthwatering smell of the freshest local seafood in town tempts your tastebuds, the sight of the most eclectic mix of customers - and their pets - anywhere, will bring a smile to your face.
MOONDOG CAFE & BAKERY
Moondog Cafe & Bakery is located next door to the historical Hemingway House. They offer an extensive breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menu, and their artisanal and homemade baked goods are made fresh daily. Moondog also has many delish vegan and vegetarian options.
Cuban Coffee Queen
Where the locals start their day with a piping hot cup of Café Con Leche and egg sandwich, Cuban Coffee Queen not only serves up the hottest, most authentic Cuban Coffee, but they also serve delicious food. From fresh roasted Mojo pork to pressed Cuban sandwiches and Havana rice and beans, Cuban Coffee Queen has you and your appetite covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fast-casual restaurant is located just several blocks from Island Breezes condo in Key Lime Square, and also offers delivery service.
BOAT HOUSE BAR & GRILL
Boat House harborfront restaurant serves American fare and draft beer in a casual space with nautical flags. There is no official restaurant website but it is a local’s favorite. They have happy hour everyday 4:00pm-6:30pm and most of the menu is half priced. You can find Boat House on the docks near the famous local bar Schooner Wharf, as well as Jimmy Buffett’s Shrimpboat Sound Studio.
Latitudes
Latitude's is one of the best restaurants in the Florida Keys and has the accolades to prove it. Voted one of OpenTable’s Top 50 Best Restaurants for a Date in America, one of OpenTable’s Top 100 Most Romantic, and Most Scenic Restaurants in America, and nominated for Best Restaurant in Condé Nast Traveler 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards, the ambiance, the views, and the food combine for an unrivaled experience. Latitudes serves fresh, flavorful island cuisine with free ocean breezes and gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico. A delicious, ever-evolving “work of art” menu incorporates locally sourced fresh fish and tropical fruit, and cuisine is based on what is in-season and includes daily fresh catch. Latitudes is located on Sunset Key - just a five-minute ferry ride from Key West. The ferry departs from Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina to the Sunset Key dock on the 15 and 45 of every hour until 2:30AM.
LOUIE’S BACKYARD
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.
SALUTE! ON THE BEACH
Combining the dining excellence of well-loved sister-restaurant Blue Heaven with the atmosphere of a lovely beach-side cafe, Salute! On The Beach is Italian prepared with the island lifestyle and tastes in mind. Featuring lighter, Caribbean-influenced takes on Italian classics with fresh breads, vegetables and local seafood, Salute! On The Beach is a Key West tradition for locals and visitors alike.
Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe
While Kermit’s is most well known for their Key Lime Pie - considered the best by Food Network, National Geographic, Paula Deen and others - Key Lime Pie is just the beginning. Kermit’s offers Cookies, Key Lime Salsa, Key Lime Chutney, Key Lime Taffy, Key Lime Jelly Beans, Key Lime Tea, Key Lime Olive Oil, Chocolate-Dipped Key Lime Pie on a Stick… the list goes on and on!
Southernmost Beach Café
Beachside dining, hold the sand. Just 90 miles from Cuba with the beach as its backdoor, the Southernmost Beach Café serves up local flavor and boat-to-table freshness with a little twist. That twist is thanks to head chef, Matt Slattery, a self-professed asian-fusion aficionado and the brains behind the Café’s uniquely Southernmost menu. Only here will you find a seamless blend of Caribbean and Asian cuisine made with locally-sourced ingredients beautifully incorporated into each menu. Stop by for breakfast or lunch after you visit the Southernmost Point, or spend the day at the restaurant's connected beach - South Beach.
NINE ONE FIVE
Nine One Five is located in a magnificent Victorian house: circa 1850. Since opening in 2002 they have received national and international acclaim with two James Beard Foundation invitations. The food is simple fare prepared properly - no fuss just great food with an international wine list to back it up.
Seaside Café & Bar at the Southernmost House
The Seaside Café at the Southernmost House is a family-owned and operated island eatery just a few steps from the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. A new addition to the Key West landscape and already well known for island classics such as Mansion Mojitos, Honey-Butter Lobster Biscuits, and artisan wood-fired pizzas. The Seaside Café is located on the grounds of the Southernmost House, a charming, historic hotel on the “quiet end” of Duval Street.
La Crêperie French Café
Tucked away in the charming Bahama Village, many visitors stumble across this quaint French cafe while waiting in line at the popular Blue Heaven Restaurant across the street. Once they've tried the scrumptious crepes, turned out by the owners from the Morbihan region in France, La Crêperie becomes a regular addition to their vacation itineraries. You can sit at the bar and watch authentic crepes being made from scratch, or you enjoy the island breezes and dine al fresco. Perfect for a mellow brunch, La Crêperie has the best Croque Monsieur/ Croque Madame on the island. Homemade ice cream, fresh grilled paninis and espresso round out the menu. Many items are organic and free of GMOs.
Bel Mare
Bel Mare means ‘beautiful sea’ in Italian, and in Key West, you are surrounded by just that. Their passionate culinary team seeks to bring the two unique cultures together and does so by using only fresh, elite ingredients. They specialize in homemade pastas with from-scratch sauces and bringing Key West’s own seafood to you in an unrivaled dining experience. They don’t stop there as they create a menu full of delicious appetizers and salads, delectable desserts, and absolutely amazing entrees.
EL MESON DE PEPE
Located next to Mallory Square, El Meson de Pepe has been crafting authentic cuban food and drinks for more than 30 years. A passion that started in Cuba, now thrives as a staple in the Key West restaurant scene.
Fogarty’s
Situated in the famous Fogarty House on the corner of Duval and Caroline Streets, this restaurant serves up healthy sized portions of great American fare and local seafood. Fogarty's famous outdoor patio is great for people watching tourists strolling down Duval. Don't forget to visit their well known Flying Monkey Bar for a frozen beverage.
A&B Lobster House
Since 1947, A&B Lobster House has been serving and providing the ultimate experience in luxury seafood dining. Offering a selection of fine steaks, locally caught seafood and lobsters, A&B Lobster House features a full wine menu for a perfect fusion of dining flavor. After dinner, sample the finest cognacs, dessert wines, handmade cigars and specially crafted martinis at their sister bar - Berlin’s.
Sunset Pier at Ocean Key Resort & Spa
Adjacent to Mallory Square along the boardwalk you will find Ocean Key Resort’s Sunset Pier. Enjoy breathtaking views of the world famous sunset while indulging in Caribbean delights from their tiki-bar. Nightly music and dancing surround you as you relax on one of their waterfront bar stools. Sip on a tropical beverage and snack on Key West Pink peel & eat shrimp or their infamous garlic fries as you watch the sun sink into the horizon.
Half Shell Raw Bar
The only Key West restaurant that owns its own seafood market, you won’t find fresher fish, oysters, or shrimp. Overlooking the historic Key West Bight, Half Shell Raw Bar is a true Key West icon. Along with their oyster bar, the menu includes seafood delights such as broiled garlic crusted oysters, fish and chips, steamed clams, peel and eat Key West Pink Shrimp, and so much more. Happy Hour is daily from 4:30PM to 6:30PM.
GARBO’S GRILL
Featured on Guy Fierri’s “Diner’s, Drive-In’s and Dives,” Garbo’s Grill is a hidden gem when it comes to food. The small, husband-and-wife-run food truck is accompanied by the bungalow-style bar: Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon. Known as the island’s premiere, dog-friendly, live music venue, Hank’s is nothing short of a good time had by all. Their limited menu of tacos and burritos changes seasonally to offer a plethora of unique, mouthwatering flavors; a little something for everyone!
Mangoes
At Mangoes, visitors to the island will enjoy native, natural, local cuisine - a blend of Bahamian, Cuban, West Indies, and Key West. All food is made fresh in-house and the seafood is sourced locally, making it of the freshest quality possible. Creative American classic dishes are also available, along with an amazing selection of craft beers on tap, classical favorites, specialty cocktails, frozen drinks and an extensive wine list. Enjoy lunch, dinner, and cocktails in the courtyard lounge, people watch from the Duval Street side seating, or cool off in the open air conditioned dining room that ties the beautiful property together.
Grand Café
The Grand Cafe is reminiscent of café dining in Europe. Situated in an old Victorian home, the Grand Café offers a full wrap-around porch for those lazier days with a great view of Duval Street, perfect for people watching. Guests can enjoy a full selection of wine, martinis, beer and, of course, delectable seafood and fine meats.
La Trattoria - OLD TOWN & OCEANSIDE
La Trattoria offers an elegant taste of Italy in the Southernmost City. The romantic atmosphere is only exceeded by their extensive menu of Italian specialties such as antipasti, pastas, baked lasagnas, meats and seafoods, all prepared to order. La Tratorria features one of the finest wine selections on the island.
Better Than Sex
Better Than Sex exclusively features a dessert tasting menu. With Old Town steps away from the door, it is the perfect place for a romantic date night, to celebrate a special occasion, or spend some time with a few friends. If you don't like sweets, try one of the amazing chocolate and caramel rimmed wines, beers, and house made cocktails. Featured on the Travel Channel, Better Than Sex is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t forget.
MR. Z’S
Just off of Duval, and only several blocks from Island Breezes, Mr. Z’s is a local Conch’s favorite. When you need a late-night slice of pizza or an authentic Philly cheese steak, this is the place to go. They are local, serve beer, are open until 4AM, and their food speaks for itself. Mr. Z’s offers both takeout and delivery.
Angelina’s Pizzeria
Angelina’s Pizzeria is located on Duval Street within the Ricks/Durty Harry’s Complex, across the street from Sloppy Joes. They are a full service pizzeria with lasagna, calzones, salads, wings, subs, pizza by the slice, and full pies. Angelina’s is open everyday until 2AM - perfect for a late night bite to finish off your Duval bar crawl.
Big John’s Pizzeria
Big John’s is a family owned fast-casual Italian restaurant that serves slices, salads, soup, pasta dinners, beer, wine, and more. It is perfect for takeout and a casual night in. Don’t miss out on their famous garlic knots!
