Red Shoe Island Bistro

4.9

1430 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, European
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 509-7271
Website
http://www.redshoeislandbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
411 Petronia St, Key West, FL 33040
Neighborhood
Key West
Parking details
Street parking available as well.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Deviled Eggs with Scallops$19.00
Traditional deviled egg halves topped with seared scallops and our signature lobster sauce.
Lobster Roll Profiteroles$24.00
Classic lobster roll filling served inside delicate house made profiteroles.
Shrimp Mango Toast$19.00
Key West shrimp in a fresh garlic, scallion and caper aioli with fresh parsley, and a touch of red chili all atop crispy toasted mango bread.
Crispy Pork Belly Crostinis$24.00
With a ginger and sesame coleslaw and an avocado with lemon sauce.
Baked Key West Shrimp with Lobster$22.00
Key West shrimp with a Maine lobster stuffing served with a key lime, tamarind and honey sauce.

Salads

Caesar Salad$14.00
Grilled romaine hearts, seasoned croutons, and parmesan crisp drizzled with our very own caesar dressing of olive oil, garlic, parmesan, and a touch of anchovy.
Classic Caprese$14.00
Fresh ripe tomatoes, burrata mozzarella, fresh tender basil, extra virgin Arrezzio olive oil, and balsamic dressing.
Pear and Blueberry Goat Cheese$14.00
With fresh watercress and toasted walnuts. Served with our homemade raspberry vinaigrette.

Entrees

Seared Scallops GF$38.00
Wild caught cold water scallops with a key lime ginger sauce with roasted walnuts. Served with a baked ricotta and feta spinach torte with pine nuts.
Stuffed Poblano Pepper$36.00
With Key West Pink Shrimp and Grits, cheddar cheese, dried capers, spinach and our boursin cheese sauce.
Beef Stroganoff$38.00
Certified black Angus skirt steak in a reduction sauce with a touch of sour cream with baby portabello mushrooms over fresh pasta.
Yellowtail Snapper GF$36.00
Sauteed tender filet with a lemon and parsley sauce, risotto topped with parmesan, and sauteed asparagus. Our signature dish.
Fish of the Day with Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp GF$38.00
Sauteed filet topped with our delightful sherry lobster sauce and Key West pink shrimp with roasted broccoli and our special carrot purée! Our fish and shrimp are fresh from the docks of Stock Island.
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken GF$38.00
Juicy Chicken Breast wrapped in bacon, stuffed with Boursin Cheese and topped with our Mandarin, Red Pepper & Rosemary sauce; served with our Amazing Arepa and Broccolini.
Key West Pink Shrimp in Red Chili Pepper Sauce GF$34.00
Sauteed with fresh red chili pepper sauce and fresh basil. Sweet and spicy for those who like things hot. Served on a bed of delicious risotto.
Seafood Medley$38.00
Fresh pasta, scallops, Prince Edward Island mussels, and Key West Pink shrimp. Served with a tomato, shallot, and our boursin sauce.

What 1,430 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Red Shoe Island Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience in Key West. Renowned for its "amazing service" and "incredible food," the bistro features standout dishes like yellowtail snapper and beef stroganoff. Guests rave about the "award-winning key lime pie" and the cozy ambiance adorned with David Bowie memorabilia. Reservations highly recommended!

1,430 Reviews

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Donna
Columbus3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are locals. When friends and family come to town, we go to Red Shoe Island Bistro for the wow factor. The scallop deviled egg appetizer is unbelievable. Hubby’s go to dish is the stroganoff. Mine is always the catch of the day. Todd was our server and he was attentive and knowledgeable. Our friends had the seafood medley and the shrimp and risotto dish. Red Shoe was their favorite restaurant this trip! It is always ours!
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Patty VIP
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was, as always, a delightful experience. The food was delicious and exceptional!
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Wendy
Key West1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chris was an absolute amazing server. His enthusiasm for the food and restaurant was contagious. He had good reason! It was the best food we had during our 5 day stay down here.
Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the amazing and kind review, Wendy! A special thank you for the "shout out" to Chris!
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Connie VIP
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful staff ! Amazing food ! Perfect key lime pie !
Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 3 days ago
Connie, Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Alfred VIP
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Red Shoe Island Bistro. Each trip to Key West includes a dinner here. The ambiance is so delightful and the yellowtail snapper delicious. We look forward to coming in 2026!
Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your continuing support, Alfred! It means the world to us and we'll see you again in 2026!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! The server’s recommendation’s were spot on! We had a lovely experience
Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much!
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mamapsych
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A wonderfully tasty meal, Again! Like everybody else says, the mango shrimp toast is amazing. I could order 2 of those for a meal. Three of us, the snapper and scallops, both very good. The key lime pie was good ( although felt it needed to be a little thicker) but the star was the lavender cheesecake, to die for if you love rich creamy cheesecake, which we do. Noise level, meaning music, could be better. Maybe we were too near a speaker. Very efficient servers & friendly. Busy as they are, they take the time to chat. Don’t miss this restaurant. Two times here, both times, best meal of vacation.
Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your continuing support! We truly appreciate it! And thank you for the feedback regarding the music, we will work on that. We look froward to seeing you again! Until then, cheers!
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FredrickK VIP
Atlanta30 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. The hostess was very personable and made us feel very comfortable. The wine selections are very good and very reasonably priced. The meal presentation was excellent. The menu was unique and the dishes were well prepared and delicious. Overall we had a very enjoyable meal and are anxious to return.
Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review, Fredrick! We look forward to seeing you again, next time! Cheers!
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Greg VIP
Orlando3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic off the path spot in Key West. Food was fantastic at each level. My crew of 8 ate most of the menu items and all were great. Our waiter John was superb - knowledgeable, helpful and on the money with his recommendations. We will be back when we visit again next year.
Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful review, Greg! A special thank you for the "shout out" to John! We really, really appreciate it and we look forward to seeing you next year! Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! What a great restaurant. They have it down to a science! Go! Go! Go!
Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 5 days ago
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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FAQs

Red Shoe Island Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 509-7271.

Red Shoe Island Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1430 OpenTable diners.

Red Shoe Island Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

411 Petronia St, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

Neighborhood
Key West
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking available as well.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.redshoeislandbistro.com/
Phone number
(305) 509-7271

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Red Shoe Island Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Seared Scallops GF

Beef Stroganoff

Shrimp Mango Toast

Appetizers

Deviled Eggs with Scallops$19.00

Lobster Roll Profiteroles$24.00

Shrimp Mango Toast$19.00

Crispy Pork Belly Crostinis$24.00

Baked Key West Shrimp with Lobster$22.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$14.00

Classic Caprese$14.00

Pear and Blueberry Goat Cheese$14.00

Entrees

Seared Scallops GF$38.00

Stuffed Poblano Pepper$36.00

Beef Stroganoff$38.00

Yellowtail Snapper GF$36.00

Fish of the Day with Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp GF$38.00

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chicken GF$38.00

Key West Pink Shrimp in Red Chili Pepper Sauce GF$34.00

Seafood Medley$38.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does Red Shoe Island Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Red Shoe Island Bistro restaurant rated?

Does Red Shoe Island Bistro offer gift cards?

Is Red Shoe Island Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card