A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Santiago's Bodega. Bahama Village (Petronia Street) · Tapas / Spanish — Intimate neighborhood tapas bar at 207 Petronia St beloved for its white sangria, eclectic small plates, and candlelit atmosphere; daily happy…
El Siboney Restaurant. Old Town (Catherine Street) · Cuban — An unassuming Old Town institution at 900 Catherine St serving generous, home-style Cuban plates — ropa vieja, picadillo, and fried plantains — at honest…
Latitudes. Sunset Key (private island, accessible by ferry from 245 Front St) · Contemporary American / Coastal — Fine-dining restaurant on the private island of Sunset Key offering Gulf-view outdoor dining…
Hogfish Bar & Grill. Stock Island · Seafood — A beloved off-the-beaten-path waterfront shack at 6810 Front St on working Stock Island, famous for its hogfish sandwich — a local flats-caught fish rarely found elsewhere —…
Schooner Wharf Bar. Historic Seaport (William Street) · Seafood / American Bar — An open-air waterfront institution at 202 William St operating since 1984 and billed as 'the last little piece of Old Key West.' Daily…
Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront. 284 Margaret St · 4.6★ (4,178 reviews)
Kermit's Key Lime Pie Shop - Elizabeth Street. 200 Elizabeth St · 4.6★ (3,220 reviews)
La Grignote. 1211 Duval St · 4.7★ (2,420 reviews)
Baby’s Coffee. 3180 US-1 MM 15 · 4.7★ (1,952 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Blue Heaven. Bahama Village · Caribbean / New American — Key West's first Michelin-recognized restaurant (Recommended list, 2026 Michelin Florida Guide); celebrated for its open-air courtyard, roaming chickens,…
Moondog Cafe & Bakery. Old Town (Whitehead Street) · Elevated Comfort Food / Bakery — Key West's first-ever Michelin Bib Gourmand (2026), housed in a Victorian bungalow at 823 Whitehead St. Known for housemade pastries,…
Little Pearl. Old Town (Olivia Street) · Fresh Seafood / New American — A quiet neighborhood wine bar and fish house at 632 Olivia St offering a nightly chef's tasting menu (three seatings) focused on locally…
A&B Lobster House. 700 Front St · 4.4★ (2,148 reviews)
Hot Tin Roof Restaurant. 0 Duval St · 4.6★ (1,527 reviews)
The Flaming Buoy Filet Co.. 424 Eaton St · 4.7★ (1,005 reviews)
Tavern N Town. Marriott Beachside Hotel · 4.5★ (1,315 reviews)
Red Shoe Island Bistro. 411 Petronia St · 4.9★ (721 reviews)