Butterfly Café

4.5

407 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Serving ocean food platters in the scenic bay views of Tranquility Bay, Butterfly Café is a full service restaurant ladling seafood dinners to the lodgers and visiting gourmets.
Customers can dine in the upscale elegant indoors furnished with wicker seats and grommet curtains or relax in the outdoor patio at Butterfly Cafe.

Important note: To guarantee outdoor dining with us please select "Outdoor" Seating at booking. Standard seating is indoors.
If Outdoor Seating is not an option when you book, all outdoor tables are reserved at the time you selected.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 289-7177
Website
http://www.tranquilitybay.com/dining/butterflycafe
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2243
Neighborhood
Marathon
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Spinach Artichoke Dip**$16.00
Served Hot, Fresh Diced Tomato, Fried Pita Bread
Shrimp Cocktail$21.00
Pink Shrimp, Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Warm Goat Cheese$22.00
Marcona Almond Crust, Amarena Cherries
Tuna Napoleon* **$23.00
Ahi Tuna, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Avocado, Pickled Ginger, Wontons, Ginger Sesame Dressing
Lump Crab Cakes$24.00
Jicama Slaw, Chipotle Aioli

Soup

French Onion Soup$12.00
Rich Beef Broth, Vidalia, Bermuda and Spanish Onions, Topped with Gruyere Cheese
- Cup$12.00
- Bowl$17.00
Lobster Bisque$13.00
Finished with Sherry, Topped with Claw Meat
- Cup$13.00
- Bowl$18.00

Salads

Add Ons: Catch of the Day $14 | Shrimp $12 | Chicken $8

Caesar Salad**$17.00
Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Brioche Croutons, House Caesar Dressing
Roasted Beet Salad**$18.00
Tender Beets, Bitter Greens, Fried Onions, Goat Cheese, Sweet Onion Vinaigrette
Caprese Salad$18.00
Fresh Florida Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic, Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Cracked Pepper
Butterfly Salad**$19.00
Mixed Greens, Caramelized Onions, Carrots, Corn, Avocado, Feta Cheese, Wonton Strips, Mango Balsamic Vinaigrette

Land

Pork Rib Chop$48.00
Baked and Roasted, Pan Jus, Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Jerk Chicken$46.00
Marinated Bone-In Breast, Pineapple Chimichurri, Yellow Rice, Vegetable of the Day
Filet Mignon*$59.00
8 oz Filet Mignon, Onion Marmalade, Wine Demi Glace, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Cowboy* **$68.00
22 oz Bone-In Angus Ribeye, Herb Cabernet Demi Sauce, Truffle Bistro Fries, Vegetable of the Day

Sea

Mahi Mahi$45.00
Grilled Mahi Mahi, Pineapple Chimichurri, Sundried Tomato Truffle Risotto, Vegetable of the Day
Yellowtail Francaise$48.00
Lightly Battered Filets Sautéed, Lemon and Capers Butter Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Crab Stuffed Hogfish$52.00
Hogfish Filled With Crab Stuffing Broiled, Key Lime Hollandaise Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Butterfly Risotto*$55.00
Choice of Scallop or Shrimp; Pesto Parmesan Risotto, Roasted Red Pepper Brandy Cream Sauce, Vegetable of the Day

Pasta

Capellini Pomodoro**$35.00
Finished with Shaved Zucchini, Squash, Carrots, Shaved Parmesan
Jumbo Prawns Alfredo$39.00
Linguine, Alfredo Sauce, Shaved Parmesan, Basil
- Sub Chicken$35.00
Seafood Pasta**$46.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Mahi, Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce, Linguine Pasta, Shaved Parmesan

What 407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Key West / Florida Keys
Romantic
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butterfly Café offers a picturesque dining experience with "outstanding food, drink, and service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "beautiful setting," perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the quality often justifies the cost. Service receives mixed reviews, but standout moments include "great service" by attentive staff.

408 Reviews

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Joerg
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We’ve booked the New Years’ Eve offer, which was totally overpriced. No atmosphere, the service team could not answer questions and the quality of the food wasn’t at all worth the price. We won’t be going back…
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Stephanie
VIP
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous restaurant with delicious food! Very relaxing - dessert was to die for !
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Jeff
VIP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
It took over an hour for us to get our food with no explanation. When it did arrive the fish was overcooked and had to be sent back extending our late evening even more. Manager did provide consideration for inconvenience but never came to our table to apologize or inquire. When you strive to be a high end resort restaurant you need to do better. We were so disappointed.
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Todd
VIP
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love to travel and of course try new restaurants. We stayed in Marathon for 5 nights and each night eating at the so called best restaurants. This by far is the best in Marathon. All though a little pricey the food and staff is worth it. Shout out to our server Nara!! We have kids with food allergies and she was all over it!!! Great job!!!!
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Stefan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tolles, typisches amerikanisches fine Dining Restaurant, leider sehr teuer aber einen Besuch sicher wert.
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Sherri
VIP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting with delicious food. A lovely dining experience! Perfect for a special occasion .
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Julie
VIP
Jacksonville
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful evening at the cafe. Michelle provided excellent service and dinner was great. We especially enjoyed crab cakes and butternut squash bisque.
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Steven
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the Christmas buffet. The service was great and the food was very good. We were on the back porch and the view was very nice. The only problem is they were running out of deserts.
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Sonja
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A splendid Christmas dinner, buffet style. Plenty to choose from, freshly made & regularly replenished. Our server, Gabby, was wonderful & completed the experience as she was so attentive & friendly.
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John
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service/ server was very good. Problems with the meal. Appetizer artichoke dip lukewarm and cheese on top congealed. Shrimp on shrimp pasta overcooked and warm not hot. Yellowtail and crab stuffed hogfish very good but sides on each dish cold. Clearly sides plated too early. One of my dinner companions hates it when I complain about this kind of stuff and so I didn't at the time but did inform server afterwards. Expect better forv$300!!
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FAQs

Butterfly Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 289-7177.

Butterfly Café is rated 4.5 stars by 407 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2243

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Marathon
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tranquilitybay.com/dining/butterflycafe
Phone number
(305) 289-7177

Butterfly Café

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Mahi Mahi

Pork Rib Chop

Appetizers

Spinach Artichoke Dip**$16.00

Shrimp Cocktail$21.00

Warm Goat Cheese$22.00

Tuna Napoleon* **$23.00

Lump Crab Cakes$24.00

Soup

French Onion Soup$12.00

Lobster Bisque$13.00

Salads

Caesar Salad**$17.00

Roasted Beet Salad**$18.00

Caprese Salad$18.00

Butterfly Salad**$19.00

Land

Pork Rib Chop$48.00

Jerk Chicken$46.00

Filet Mignon*$59.00

Cowboy* **$68.00

Sea

Mahi Mahi$45.00

Yellowtail Francaise$48.00

Crab Stuffed Hogfish$52.00

Butterfly Risotto*$55.00

Pasta

Capellini Pomodoro**$35.00

Jumbo Prawns Alfredo$39.00

Seafood Pasta**$46.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Butterfly Café offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Butterfly Café restaurant rated?

Is Butterfly Café currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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