Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Key West, Florida

Thomas Kahlow Great night out with my wife. Food was beyond excellent and the service impressive. Net time we are in the Keys we will definitely be back. Olga our server was friendly and attentive without being overbearing.

Cloud Surfer Spent some time in Key West over the weekend and stopped in for dinner. Ambience was unique and the food was incredible. Between my wife, my daughter and I, we ordered the chili, bacon wrapped scallops, grouper, Szechuan beef noodles, and fried bananas with ice cream. Every dish was outstanding but what stood out was the managements accommodations. When we arrive we were seated inside with a few other customers enjoying their meals. Unfortunately our 3yr old daughter was being a bit loud/rambunctious leaving me to take her outside a few times to avoid ruining the other patrons meals. While outside, a gentleman who I believe was the owner, asked if an outside table would help us. We agreed it would and he immediately sprung into action rearranging the outdoor furniture for us. He also brought out a few of his “action figure” rubber duckies for my daughter to play with. Above and beyond!! Highly recommend not only for the extraordinarily good food, but the top notch service.

Tonya Dyer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had breakfast at Two Friends this morning and it was fantastic! The food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want to start the day right. The service was excellent — friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Highly recommend for a great breakfast experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Frank Brown We were waited on by the bartender, Haley. She wore a bright smile, and worked quickly. She checked back with us often, making sure we had all we needed and that we were enjoying our meal. We definitely recommend stopping in and seeing Haley! Also, the guitar player, Sid, does a great job singing and engaging with the audience.

ernesto argudin cordero Truly delicious, authentic Cuban flavor. Highly recommend the Cuban sandwich, the tamal was amazing, and we ordered the Cuban platter with ropa vieja, picadillo, lechon asado, saffron rice, and black beans soup. Everything was outstanding, top notch.

Ken Jenkins Better Than Sex in Key West is an indulgent, romantic gem. I return every time I’m in town because it’s truly an experience. The atmosphere feels intimate and seductive—made for slow conversations, soft glances, and celebrating someone special. The desserts are heavenly, crafted with care, and the cocktails are unforgettable. It’s the kind of place where time slows down and the evening feels magical. For romance, ambiance, and exquisite flavors, this is the perfect date-night escape. Enjoy a light lunch earlier and come here ready to savor every moment.”

Olivia Loveland The Moondog Cafe is a must! Definitely a new spot I will be stopping at during every visit! The key lime pie was divine and so fun and the food was amazing! I can’t remember the name of the salad but it was like a southwest chicken salad and was to die for! And we did a veggie Benedict that was delicious. 12/10 recommend. The roosters walking around too made the whole atmosphere that much better!

Robert Bussey The Stoned Crab quickly became my go-to spot during my trip. I practically ate every meal here! The food is absolutely incredible, bursting with fresh flavors that keep you coming back for more. Every dish I tried was top-notch, and I couldn’t resist grabbing a slice of their legendary key lime pie to take back to my room each night for a late snack. The service was friendly and attentive, and the laid-back, coastal atmosphere made every visit feel like a true vacation experience. If you’re in the area, this is an absolute must visit. You won’t be disappointed!

Clara Whalen One of the best places to hang on Key West. Incredible views of the water and passing boats, usually live music on the stage, TVs, vibrant colors, fans to keep cool, feels like paradise! We loved sitting at the bar but also walking up and down the pier near the water on the path. It could almost seem like a hidden gem with less of a crowd than Duval! Bartending service was great as were the drinks, snacks, and memories!

Scott Spellman Best frozen drinks in Key West! Loved the Blackened Mahi Mahi, Conch Fritters, and Cajun Shrimp. Great service and fun style

Cassy Skovlund Every detail of this place was heaven on earth!! From the quirky decor, the LITERAL KEY LIME PIE piece IN THE FRENCH TOAST, to the absolute doll of a waitress!! 12/10!!! Was a beautiful end to our honeymoon trip!!

Melissa Nowicki Everyone we’ve met here on the island has been super nice, friendly and seems to love their job. We stopped in for an appetizer and a drink. We ordered the nachos which were delicious and a rum beverage, which was delicious. Very nice atmosphere outdoor seating bar seating. They had entertainment, good music

Robyn Such good food so glad we ended up here! We tried to go to a different spot but they were too busy so we thought we’d see if this place had any tables instead. We were so gald we did! It was extremely quiet and had plenty of tables, the staff were quick to serve us and the food didn’t take long at all to come out. We had the Catch of the Day Ruben (happened to be swordfish), Lobster roll and the Lobster Mac and cheese they all tasted delicious, definitely recommend this spot for anyone who is travelling. Also the key lime pie is amazing too!!

Debra Heim Santiagos is a tapas style dining venue. They only have beer, wine and sangria but I must say the sangria was delicious. They had specials, but in general you order tapas and they come out as they are made. Even though they are tapas, you can very full as its so much food. Our server was wonderful and the atmosphere was exactly that of a bodega. We tasted so many wondeful tapas, my favorite being the saganaki, it was a houlami cheese in a brandy sauce and fired tableside, amazing! And for dessert we had the croissant bread pudding, omg yum!!If I had more time we would def come back.