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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Key West / Florida Keys

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Key West / Florida Keys? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

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5.0

5 (3040)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Key West

About the restaurant

Conveniently located in the heart of old Key West, AZUR Restaurant is the locals' and visitors' favorite for creative, Mediterranean cuisine. Whether you choose our shaded terrace or the cool blue dining room, please join us for a hearty breakfast featuring a few new twists, an al fresco lunch by the waterfall, or an intimate dinner with offerings including old favorites and new creations. AZUR is within walking distance of most guest houses and hotels, and also has free parking. For a completely unique dining experience in Old Town, AZUR is a must on your list of innovative-chef restaurants in Key West.

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KarenGold

Dined on 19 Aug 2026

We were there for the 50% off Local‘s deal and the food was outstanding

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Key West Pink Shrimp

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Seafood Risotto

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Cafe Sole - Key West

4.9

4.9 (3966)

$50 and over

French

Key West

About the restaurant

Café Solé has captured the hearts and palates of locals and visitors lucky enough to discover this culinary gem off the beaten path. By combining his French mastery of sauces with fresh locally caught seafood, John has created a menu unlike any on the island, where every dish is bursting with indescribable flavors. Mutton snapper in pesto and champagne, yellowtail in a beurre blanc of lobster or a rare hog snapper with red pepper zabaglione top a list of nightly specials. As for the classics, the Duck a L'Orange, Rack of Lamb with herb de Province and Lobster Bouillaise are as authentic as you will find this side of Paris. Chef Correa combines the best of both of his worlds, European and Caribbean to win the People's Choice and Best Entree awards at a recent Master Chefs Classic

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Russell

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

Allen is the best. We eat here at least once per trip to Key West, often more. “Hog Fish.” Order the hogfish! It's Amazing. The service is top-notch, and the food is delicious.

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Milagro Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (1105)

$31 to $50

American

Key West

About the restaurant

Located right on world-famous Duval Street, Milagro Restaurant and Bar is a true culinary gem. Run by award-winning Executive Chef Kevin Montoya and General Manager Maggie Montoya, Milagro is a labor of love with deep ties to scratch-made food, art, and the communityIn addition to an upscale atmosphere, Milagro specializes in local seafood, wood grilled steaks and chops, and much more. Treat yourself to our vast selection of wine, tequila flights, and craft cocktails.

Happy Hour available from 5:00pm-6:30pm (Except Holidays)

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Joyce

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

We love Milagro, our services perfect, and the food was extremely good

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Mouthwatering Prime Rib !! Friday & Saturday

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4.9

4.9 (504)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Key West

About the restaurant

Atlas Izakaya is a chef-run restaurant focused on creating delicious, thought-provoking Japanese food. Meaning “stay-drink-place” in its native tongue, Izakaya is a word to describe the perfect spot to settle down with company as you dine together. Located in the heart of historic Key West steps from Duval Street, our restaurant provides a relaxed vibe to meet your palate. To live up to our name, we created a refined atmosphere that features an impressive open kitchen to complement the same great impression made by our menu. Complete with local seafood, sushi, fresh vegetable dishes, bao buns, dumplings, and much more, our offerings are the kind you’ll be craving in the weeks following your visit. If you’re in the mood for cozy comfort and whimsical Asian cuisine, join us at Atlas Izakaya.
305-998-4189

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JeffreyGold

Dined on 8 Oct 2026

Great izakaya. Extremely hospitable and knowledgeable staff, large sake selection. Come with a group if possible so you can sample more of the menu, it’s quite extensive. Everything wonderfully prepared and presented. A new favorite for us on the island.

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Steamed Pork Dumplings

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Santiago's Bodega Key West

4.9

4.9 (2936)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Key West

About the restaurant

Since 2003, Santiago's Bodega Key West in Bahama Village has been serving globally inspired small plates in a vibrant, inviting atmosphere. We offer indoor and outdoor seating. For parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant to reserve. We are a neighborhood gem. Reservations are highly recommended.

Open daily from 11:00am-10:00pm. We offer Happy Hour seven days a week from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring half-priced sangria, wine by the glass, draft beer, and select $7 tapa specials. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Beth

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely meal with the tenderest tenderloin I’ve ever had. Chef’s kiss good

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Brussels Sprouts

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4.8

4.8 (3523)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Key West

About the restaurant

A premier choice for fine dining in Old Town Key West for guests 14 years and older.

Like Charleston and other great ports of the South, Key West offers endless inspiration for chefs. Once a stop on trade routes to the Caribbean, the island developed a signature cuisine that’s practically an open book for flavors. Pair this with the bounty from two bodies of water and the signatures of great chefs who have dedicated time here and a compelling cuisine emerges.

From its inception, Café Marquesa has led the way in expressing a unique, coastal cuisine. Our kitchen combines the finest seafood, meats, and produce with classic preparations and creativity. We offer fine dining with an authentic, homespun essence, like freshly baked bread and desserts made daily in-house. A local favorite for special occasions, and a place to settle into and savor. Every dinner layers memory upon memory. Join us and find yours.

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CarrieGold

Dined 2 days ago

The best place to watch the Fanfest local parade!!!!

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She Crab Bisque

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Local Yellowtail Snapper

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Red Shoe Island Bistro

4.9

4.9 (2176)

$31 to $50

American

Key West

About the restaurant

Key West seafood restaurant in the heart of old town on Petronia. The menu is kept small so that everything is nice and fresh for you. Yellowtail snapper, fish of the day, Key West pink shrimp, and seafood medley highlight the menu.
Deviled Eggs topped with Scallops, Shrimp Mango Toast and Crispy Pork Belly Croustinis tantalize the pallet. Beef stroganoff made with certified black angus beef is a favorite.

Relaxing, unpretentious, and romantic.
Seating is very limited. We offer a 6 pm and an 8 pm seating.
24 Hour Cancellation window.
For the consideration of our guests, we do not accept parties over the size of six (6), without the permission for the owners.
20% gratuity added to parties of six (6) or more.
BEER AND WINE AVAILABLE ONLY.
No Children's menu available.

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KristinGold

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food, service, and ambiance! Our bar tender, Jason, was nice to chat with and made great recommendations. We had a lobster appetizer, shrimp and grits stuffed poblano, and yellow snapper. Can’t wait to go back!

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Yellowtail Snapper

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Beef Stroganoff

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Shrimp Mango Toast

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4.9

4.9 (3228)

$50 and over

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

We are open seven nights a week with three seating times: 5 PM, 7 PM, and 9 PM.

Offering Chef’s Tasting Menu only. Follow our website, Facebook, or IG for the most current menu offerings... or just give us a call!

Please contact the restaurant with all dietary restrictions 24 hours before your reservation so that we can accommodate them. We look forward to seeing you again!

Nestled in the heart of Old Town and away from the bustling downtown streets of Key West, Florida, sits an excellent spot for fresh local catch and innovative cuisine with a tropical twist.
Reservations are recommended!! Please call us for parties of 5 or more.

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Nancy

Dined 5 days ago

One of our favorite dining experiences and perfect for a special evening. The food is full of flavors that blend so nicely, while looking like a piece of art. Our servers were knowledge, professional, and available without rushing us or hovering. A must in Key West if visiting, and for locals a treat!

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The Flaming Buoy

4.9

4.9 (229)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

An "only in Key West" restaurant, The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. is one part retro supper club, one part sassy corner bistro, and one part highly personal whim. Fred Isch, grew up in every geographic segment of the country with a mother who loved cooking and collecting recipes. His husband, Scot Forste, grew up on the farm where his mother, bored of city life, spontaneously relocated to get back to the land, breed horses, and grow fresh, healthy food. Every recipe on the Flaming Buoy menu is an interpretation of something Fred or Scot ate at their respective family tables. Local additions, like seafood, tropical fruits, and Cuban flavors reinterpret the nostalgia, and the result grabbed the attention of the New York Times.
– Margit Bizstray, The Complete Key West Insider Guide

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Jim

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing, amazing, amazing!! Great vibe, great food and great prices...Thanks guys!

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A&B Lobster House

4.8

4.8 (5499)

$50 and over

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Enjoy the freshest seafood on the island delivered daily. As our name implies, we specialize in lobster, both from Maine and Florida, prepared with a delicate fusion of the classic and contemporary styles of our talented chefs. We are also renowned for our steaks, Certified Prime Angus Beef and Wagyu Beef.

Dine outside on the wrap-around balcony or inside our timeless dining room, while our knowledgeable and attentive staff anticipates your every need and helps to make your experience unforgettable.

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Cheryl

Dined 3 days ago

Perfect ambience for anniversary dinner. Our server, Pavel, was both entertaining and charming. Very attentive to our needs. Prosecco provided by the restaurant topped off things.

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A&B Lobster Bisque

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2 Lb Maine Lobster

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Grouper "Oscar"

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