Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Key West / Florida Keys

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

La Te Da

4.8

4.8 (2456)

$31 to $50

American

Key West

About the restaurant

Tropical open-air fine dining in a casual atmosphere. open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations suggested. Classic elegant cuisine prepared in our unique style, featuring fresh local seafood and the finest cuts of meat. We offer an extensive wine list to satisfy all palates. Come experience a Key West tradition...La Te Da.

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melinda VIP

Dined 5 days ago

Love grabbing a drink and delicious food at the bar with Bartender Mike. And the entertainment was fantastic! Will definitely be back.

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Italian Food Company - Key Largo

4.8

4.8 (179)

$30 and under

Italian

Key Largo

About the restaurant

A slice of Italy in the Florida Keys! This approachable and genuine pizzeria/trattoria serves 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 our wine and beer garden. Hand painted murals depicting scenes from Sicily and the bay of Naples set the tone. Insta perfect picture spots come alive with a vintage Fiat 500 and the Italian Food Company Vino Van. If you have a love for all things Italy, you will come to adore this home away from home. Pizza Lovers beware - the Pizza is authentic Neapolitan, the real deal without the passport.

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MarkVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great place and food was excellent- don't pass up the pizza, some of the best ever, anywhhere! Service was prompt and friendly. One of the better italian places between Key Largo & Key West! Worth a stop by!

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Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House

4.7

4.7 (3089)

$30 and under

Seafood

Marathon

About the restaurant

A Locals' Favorite, we have all Certified Angus Beef and fresh seafood brought in daily. In fitting with the culture of the Florida Keys, our atmosphere offers a comfortable casual yet fine dining experiance.

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Angel

Dined 4 days ago

Food was excellent. Very large portions! Izzy was a wonderful waitress!

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Sushi Rice

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Homemade Key Lime Pie

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Lobster Po' Boy

Italian Food Company - Islamorada

4.7

4.7 (294)

$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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juan

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

The food was absolutely amazing, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We made the trip from Key West, and it was well worth the drive—truly outstanding cuisine!

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Popular dish

Chicken Parmigiana

Alonzo's Oyster Bar

4.5

4.5 (680)

$30 and under

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Long before there was a boardwalk, friends Alonzo Cothron & Berlin Felton’s original establishment was a fish house. Boats would pull up right outside and throw the fish straight in!
We’ve changed a little since then, but the most important thing remains the same - guests can still kick back and experience the freshest, locally caught seafood in one hand, a cold beverage in the other, soak in the view, and watch the world go by.

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Rocky

Dined 3 days ago

We went for our first time after moving to Key West when our son was visiting. Sat outside. The plastic roll down “windows” were down bc it was chilly. We ordered a couple of oyster dishes which were very good. There was one that had a stronger flavor than the rest which was not a favorite. The Shrimp flatbread app was delish. I do wish it was cooked a little more. It was a little doughy but still tasty. My son ordered Mahi tacos which he liked. I ordered the island bowl with chicken. Absolutely delicious!! My husband had clam chowder. Our server Candi was excellent and attentive. Table bussers were efficient and friendly. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back and take visitors

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Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen

4.4

4.4 (36)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Seafood sourced right from our marina, a char-grilled filet, or your own catch cooked right here? You’ve come to the right place. Executive Chef Yeni Mendoza and Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen celebrates flavors native to the Florida Keys while seamlessly blending them with the culinary influences and cooking styles of the Caribbean. Live music Fridays-Sundays. Enjoy your experience with us in our air-conditioned dining room, or marina-side shaded patio.
We look forward to your visit with us.

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RobynVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

The atmosphere is very beach chic, the staff all so very nice, the music was fantastic (Kim Jade) and the food…..DELICIOUS! We had the yellowtail snapper and the grouper! Thank you to the bartender who made a special mocktail margarita. Love this place and we will be back!!

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Experience

Big Game Pool Party Buffet at the Marina

Experience

"Oh so Happy" Daily

Mangoes Restaurant and Catering - Key West, FL

4.3

4.3 (557)

$31 to $50

Caribbean

Key West

About the restaurant

Inspired by traditional Conch and Caribbean dishes, using local indigenous ingredients. Enjoy native natural local island cuisine which is a blend of Bahamian, Cuban, West Indies, and Key West. All food is made in-house and our seafood is of the freshest quality. We source our seafood from local vendors and acquiring local and indigenous produce to showcase the island’s cuisine. Creative American classic dishes are also available.

Enjoy lunch, dinner and cocktails in our courtyard lounge, people watch from our Duval Street outdoor seating, or cool off in our open walled air conditioned dining room that ties our beautiful property together. Our bar serves an amazing selection of craft beers on tap, along with the classical favorites, specialty cocktails, frozen drinks and a wine list to meet our guest’s needs.

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Katrina

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Really excellent cioppino and watermelon salad. Festive atmosphere and friendly staff.

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Lobster Salad Roll

Calusa at Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo

4.2

4.2 (1049)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Key Largo

About the restaurant

Begin and end the day at Calusa, an indoor/outdoor Creole-Caribbean restaurant hinting at a sliver of New Orleans flavors. Enjoy your morning specialty Illy coffees with panoramic views of the crystalline blue waters of the Florida Bay and end the day with the most eloquent paint brushed sunset evenings. The intricacies of the cuisine will shine through with native elements that are true to the spirit of the Florida Keys.

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MattVIP

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

The restaurant has great views overlooking the water. If you can go around sunset, it is amazing. As for the service, everyone was helpful and cheerful. They were eager to help and accommodated everything we asked for. I ordered the spare ribs and my wife ordered the scallops. The ribs were very good. The portion was good and the side of mashed potatoes and green beans were very good as well. The scallops were okay. They were slightly overcooked and there were 4 smaller sized scallops so the portion was not the best but everything was good.

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Calamari

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CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Flagler's Restaurant

4.0

4 (35)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Key West

About the restaurant

Step into the elegance of the 1920s at Flagler’s Restaurant, nestled within the historic Flagler’s Ballroom and charming Outdoor Patio at Casa Marina Key West. Start your day with a delightful a la carte or buffet breakfast, featuring an array of delectable dishes, refreshing mimosas, and expertly crafted coffee concoctions. Embrace the ambiance while savoring a memorable dining experience in a truly unique setting.

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Robin

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

We ate the buffet at Christmas. The food mostly was good. Some of the meat was sitting to long and was dry and tough. The potatoes and prime rib was the go to for sure. Was expensive for a meal that was limited on the items they offered.

Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill

3.6

3.6 (109)

$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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Chrissy

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

Loved it all! Music at night was perfect! Food was excellent!

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