Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Key West / Florida Keys

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Key West / Florida Keys? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

White Street Pizza

5.0

5 (27)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Key West

About the restaurant

Chef Marek is inspired by the pizzerias of New York, and he is bringing that inspiration to you to enjoy in the heart of the local scene in Key West, the White Street District. We also have a selection of unique TAPAS s to enjoy. So please join us for a special evening of relaxation with cold beer, fine wine, and friends old and new enjoying great pizza, unique small plates, and salads. A casual experience with gourmet food in a century old house that some say may have a ghost or two. Please make a reservation as space is limited and we want everyone to enjoy Key West's latest addition to the dining scene. Rock n roll fans step to the front with your munchies.

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Robert

Dined 5 days ago

Best pizza we've had in some time. Had to go to Key West to get it. Highly recommend trying it out., it's that good.

Italian Food Company - Islamorada

4.8

4.8 (277)

$30 and under

Italian

Islamorada

About the restaurant

Mangia in Islamorada! Co-owners Tony and Isis Wright have transformed the beloved and iconic building, previously home to Bentleys, into a slice of Italy in the Florida Keys. This approachable and genuine trattoria serves 5 star authentic Italian dishes in a warm and memorable atmosphere. Locals, families, couples, and groups flock to Italian Food Company for the food, service and attention to detail. Guests dine on imported, hand painted lava tables made by local artisans from the foothills of Mt. Etna, while overlooking various murals depicting scenes from Venice, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast. If you have a love for all things Italy, you will come to adore this home away from home - and it comes with the fun, fanfare, chefs and servers - imported from Italy with love.

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John

Dined 7 days ago

Great place! Only issue is it’s too loud. If they invest in some sound dampening the place will be perfect. Still great. Just a bit loud when full.

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Popular dish

Chicken Parmigiana

Pepe's Cafe

4.7

4.7 (174)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Key West

About the restaurant

Pepe's Cafe provides a laid-back place for enjoying surf and turf favorites. Guests can stop in for breakfast and enjoy the build-your-own breakfast, omelets, traditional eggs Benedict, French toast and pancakes. Those stopping in for lunch and dinner can add a fresh-squeezed margarita for a cool meal accompaniment. Pepe's Cafe features a simple lunch menu featuring sandwiches and burgers. For dinner, start off with appetizers, which include Gulf raw oysters, baked oysters, soups and salads. There are chicken, pork and fresh fish offerings, along with a fresh vegetable plate. Enjoy the choice New York Strip that is cut to order, the filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or the Pepe's steak smothered in pork chops. Pepe's Cafe also offers lighter fare, including the steak Caesar, fish sandwich and the seven-ounce burger.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

Great food. Great service. Great value for the fantastic quality of food in Key West. Yellowtail snapper was delicious. Black and Blue ribeye special was amazing. Food came to the table temperature proper. A pet peeve of mine is when the food is served not hot.

Benihana - Key West, FL

4.6

4.6 (1522)

$50 and over

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana and a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Samantha

Dined 3 days ago

Exceptionally tasty food, big portions, as expected at a Benihana. However, we were not warned that fried rice with my husband's hibachi dinner would cost extra over white rice. We were simply asked 'fried rice or steamed rice?'. And then interestingly, I never received my steamed white rice until I asked a staff member while getting up to use the restroom. I prefer brown rice, which they also did not have. 12 oz Japanese beers were $8 each which I feel is too much. Overall, it was very bland chain restaurant service, again as expected, but given a $150 bill, it just makes sense to go to other Asian restaurants in Key West, rather than Benihana.

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Sol by The Sea at Playa Largo Resort & Spa

4.5

4.5 (955)

$30 and under

Seafood

Key Largo

About the restaurant

Waterfront dining atop driftwood tables, pastel fabrics, and benches all punctuated with colorful sunsets. Sol by the Sea offers award-winning waterfront & outdoor dining in Key Largo. Expert service and artfully prepared dishes paired with a casual, inviting experience is our signature.

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EricVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Best place in the keys for a sun set dinner, amazing view, outstanding food. Chef Yacky is an artist that has turned their menu into a local master piece.

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New York Pasta Garden

4.4

4.4 (600)

$30 and under

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Originally from New York, Owner Big John brought his love of Italian food to our little island. He then married it to his love of tropical birds and established the restaurant in 1989. The huge portions and creative cuisine quickly made New York Pasta Garden a local favorite, and we continue that tradition to this day.
The fresh seafood and friendly staff will keep you coming back for more! We offer the largest pour of house wine you will find on the island and a have great wine list by the bottle. We strive to have something on our menu for every palette and dedicate ourselves to make your experience both memorable and delightful.

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James

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Donna was an absolute dream and we can’t thank her enough! Much love for Brooklyn!

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Hard Rock Cafe - Key West

4.3

4.3 (482)

$30 and under

American

Key West

About the restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Diane

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Food very good and consistent. Service a tab pit slow but mgt was sure to check on us. Please serve side salad before meal is served. Huge pet peeve of mine; at least ask if salad is preferred first.

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The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (171)

$30 and under

Seafood

Islamorada

About the restaurant

Islamorada Seafood Restaurant in the Florida Keys with the best waterfront dining experience.

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Mindy

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Great food, great service….lots to walk around and see

Angler & Ale at Hawks Cay

4.1

4.1 (909)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Duck Key

About the restaurant

Angler & Ale, an amazing restaurant where either before or after an astounding sunset cruise or snorkeling with Sole' Watersports, you can grab a waterfront table, dig into some of the Key’s favorite dishes, and wash it down with a frosty cold, fresh-from-the-tap brew or a crafted cocktail. Better yet, bring in your own catch for a hook-and-cook feast prepared by our expert chefs. Great food. Cold beer. And fishing. Doesn’t get any better than that. After booking your dining reservation, don't miss out booking your sunset cruise by clicking here: https://solewatersports.com/trips/tropical-sunset-cruise/
Looking for a place to have a party? Ask us about our private dining rooms overlooking the water.

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katherine

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Excellent food, cocktails, service, atmosphere & value! Very much enjoyed our meal..we will be back!

Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill

3.6

3.6 (103)

$30 and under

American

Key Largo

About the restaurant

Escape to Key Largo's waterfront gem! Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill offers unforgettable dining with ocean views and nightly entertainment. Experience culinary excellence and book your table now for a fantastic evening in paradise!

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Eric

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful night, service and dinner It was a bit foggy so the sunset was covered but we still enjoyed ourselves

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