South of the Seven
American Restaurants • Burgers
Owners Chef Paul Kapsalis and Kris Kubik share a simple philosophy, a memorable dining experience is not the result of just great food, or wine, or service, or even ambience. It’s not any one of these, but all of them. A truly memorable dining experience is time deliciously spent. They share a passion and commitment, a passion for the experience, for perfecting and sharing the art of dining, and a commitment to hard work and high standards, to providing quality and excellence to their guests.
Owners Chef Paul Kapsalis and Kris Kubik share a simple philosophy, a memorable dining experience is not the result of just great food, or wine, or service, or even ambience. It’s not any one of these, but all of them. A truly memorable dining experience is time deliciously spent. They share a passion and commitment, a passion for the experience, for perfecting and sharing the art of dining, and a commitment to hard work and high standards, to providing quality and excellence to their guests.
Amigos Tortilla Bar
Mexican Restaurants
Amigos serves freshest, healthiest and tastiest tacos, quesadillas and burritos in Key West. Their tortilla dough is made fresh with a unique tortilla press that creates Amigos’ signature square shape using 100% ground corn —less spillage and more “yum” for you. You can watch them make them! Using spices used in Mexican and Central American meals since the Aztecs, the flavors are amazing. We think the guacamole is the best we have ever had!
Amigos serves freshest, healthiest and tastiest tacos, quesadillas and burritos in Key West. Their tortilla dough is made fresh with a unique tortilla press that creates Amigos’ signature square shape using 100% ground corn —less spillage and more “yum” for you. You can watch them make them! Using spices used in Mexican and Central American meals since the Aztecs, the flavors are amazing. We think the guacamole is the best we have ever had!
Salty Oyster
American Restaurants • Cocktail Bars
From Key West pinks by the dock to a Mango Overboard in your private cabana, Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill offers fresh fare and tasty drinks in a comfortable atmosphere, just steps from the pool.
From Key West pinks by the dock to a Mango Overboard in your private cabana, Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill offers fresh fare and tasty drinks in a comfortable atmosphere, just steps from the pool.
Sandy's Cafe
American Restaurants • Cuban Restaurants
Sandy’s sidewalk window is legendary for locals and visitors alike to get their bucchi fix and to find out the lasted gossip in town. Their full menu with Sandy’s Think Big Sandwiches, breakfast wraps, tacos, burritos, nachos, fish and chips, quesadilla, soups and salads, is available 24 hours a day for that late night craving for a delicious Cuban mix or café con leche.
Sandy’s sidewalk window is legendary for locals and visitors alike to get their bucchi fix and to find out the lasted gossip in town. Their full menu with Sandy’s Think Big Sandwiches, breakfast wraps, tacos, burritos, nachos, fish and chips, quesadilla, soups and salads, is available 24 hours a day for that late night craving for a delicious Cuban mix or café con leche.
Chicos Cantina
Mexican Restaurants
Voted best Mexican restaurant for 12 years running, Chicos has family owned and operated since 1984. Using the freshest ingredients, Chicos brings the flavors of Mexico to Key West homemade tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, salads and their chipotle chicken and steak. Start your meal with a delicious glass of homemade sangria and a basket of chips and salsa. Dine indoors or out on breezy patio.
Voted best Mexican restaurant for 12 years running, Chicos has family owned and operated since 1984. Using the freshest ingredients, Chicos brings the flavors of Mexico to Key West homemade tacos, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, salads and their chipotle chicken and steak. Start your meal with a delicious glass of homemade sangria and a basket of chips and salsa. Dine indoors or out on breezy patio.
Café Marquesa
American Restaurants • Dessert
No visit to Key West is complete without a trip to Café Marquesa, a local and tourist favorite Key West restaurant. For a memorable dining experience, Café Marquesa’s "Contemporary American Cuisine” does not disappoint. Specialties include grilled meats and fresh, local seafood, complemented by inventive appetizers and salads as well as fresh baked breads and desserts made daily.
No visit to Key West is complete without a trip to Café Marquesa, a local and tourist favorite Key West restaurant. For a memorable dining experience, Café Marquesa’s "Contemporary American Cuisine” does not disappoint. Specialties include grilled meats and fresh, local seafood, complemented by inventive appetizers and salads as well as fresh baked breads and desserts made daily.
Frita's Cuban Burgers
Burgers • Coffee Shops
Frita’s Cubano Cafe and Outdoor Grill, is just steps from the famous Duval Street! Try a Cuban Burger, a mouthwatering blend of beef and pork burger seasoned with Spanish spices and topped with a special sauce and crispy fried julienne potatoes, all sandwiched on a Cuban bun. Frita’s provides a variety of tastes and experiences like their signature Fritas, delicious pastries, ice cream scoops, and shakes made with locally crafted premium ice cream.
Frita’s Cubano Cafe and Outdoor Grill, is just steps from the famous Duval Street! Try a Cuban Burger, a mouthwatering blend of beef and pork burger seasoned with Spanish spices and topped with a special sauce and crispy fried julienne potatoes, all sandwiched on a Cuban bun. Frita’s provides a variety of tastes and experiences like their signature Fritas, delicious pastries, ice cream scoops, and shakes made with locally crafted premium ice cream.
Chicken Walk
Outdoor Seating • Sandwich Shops
Enjoy an appetizer, sandwich or snack while relaxing at the Chicken Walk poolside bar and restaurant.
Enjoy an appetizer, sandwich or snack while relaxing at the Chicken Walk poolside bar and restaurant.
New York Pasta Garden
American Restaurants • BBQ and Soul Food
Established in 1989. The huge portions and creative cuisine quickly made New York Pasta Garden a favorite. The fresh seafood and friendly staff will keep you coming back for more!
Established in 1989. The huge portions and creative cuisine quickly made New York Pasta Garden a favorite. The fresh seafood and friendly staff will keep you coming back for more!
Garbo's Grill
Burgers • Outdoor Seating
Garbo's Grill is a vibrant, must-visit food truck in Key West offering a delicious taste of the Caribbean. Known for its fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this local gem serves up dishes like tacos, burritos and burgers with a unique, island-inspired twist. Nestled in a lively setting with live music and friendly vibes, Garbo's Grill promises a memorable experience that perfectly captures the spirit of Key West. A perfect spot for great food and good times!
Garbo's Grill is a vibrant, must-visit food truck in Key West offering a delicious taste of the Caribbean. Known for its fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this local gem serves up dishes like tacos, burritos and burgers with a unique, island-inspired twist. Nestled in a lively setting with live music and friendly vibes, Garbo's Grill promises a memorable experience that perfectly captures the spirit of Key West. A perfect spot for great food and good times!
La Te Da
American Restaurants
La Terreza de Marti is ground zero for dining and drinks on Duval Street. Located in the historic home where Cuban Patriot Jose Marti gave his fiery speeches, La Te Da offers visitors fine dining, lively entertainment in the cabaret bar and an iconic gathering place. Known for their wonderful brunches featuring an extensive selection of Benedicts, La Te Da has been the place to see and be seen for over 30 years.
La Terreza de Marti is ground zero for dining and drinks on Duval Street. Located in the historic home where Cuban Patriot Jose Marti gave his fiery speeches, La Te Da offers visitors fine dining, lively entertainment in the cabaret bar and an iconic gathering place. Known for their wonderful brunches featuring an extensive selection of Benedicts, La Te Da has been the place to see and be seen for over 30 years.
Five Guys Burger and Fries
American Restaurants • Burgers
Handcrafted Burgers and Fries since 1986! The place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings and fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil. Making five guys a hot spot for locals to enjoy a classic burger and fries. Offering almost 250,000 ways to customize your burger, five guys also servers hot dogs, and sandwiches.
Handcrafted Burgers and Fries since 1986! The place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings and fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil. Making five guys a hot spot for locals to enjoy a classic burger and fries. Offering almost 250,000 ways to customize your burger, five guys also servers hot dogs, and sandwiches.
Bagatelle
Caribbean Restaurants • Seafood Restaurants
Bagatelle is one of the most delicious restaurants on Duval Street and caters perfect meals for every occasion and time of the day. From mouthwatering omelets to sesame crusted seared tuna, Bagatelle also offers one of the most extensive wine lists on the island. Open for brunch and dinner, Bagatelle is the best place to get off of hot Duval and relax on the homey and elegant porch of a Victorian, architectural beauty.
Bagatelle is one of the most delicious restaurants on Duval Street and caters perfect meals for every occasion and time of the day. From mouthwatering omelets to sesame crusted seared tuna, Bagatelle also offers one of the most extensive wine lists on the island. Open for brunch and dinner, Bagatelle is the best place to get off of hot Duval and relax on the homey and elegant porch of a Victorian, architectural beauty.
La Grignote
Bakeries • Breakfast
La Grignote bakes their own bread in the back of the shop. Croissants and chocolate croissants are also baked daily. La Grignote also makes a full array of pastries including danish, muffins, and cookies.
La Grignote bakes their own bread in the back of the shop. Croissants and chocolate croissants are also baked daily. La Grignote also makes a full array of pastries including danish, muffins, and cookies.
Grand Café
American Restaurants • Cocktail Bars
Featuring one of the finest wine lists in Key West, the Grand Cafe is reminiscent of café dining in Europe. Situated in an old Victorian home, the Grand Café offers a full wrap-around porch for those lazier days with a great view of Duval Street perfect to people watch. Guests can enjoy a full selection of wine, martinis, beer and, of course, delectable seafood and fine meats.
Featuring one of the finest wine lists in Key West, the Grand Cafe is reminiscent of café dining in Europe. Situated in an old Victorian home, the Grand Café offers a full wrap-around porch for those lazier days with a great view of Duval Street perfect to people watch. Guests can enjoy a full selection of wine, martinis, beer and, of course, delectable seafood and fine meats.
Four Marlins
Breakfast • Brunch
Enjoy a culinary adventure with regional flair at Four Marlins. Savor ocean to table highlighting the freshest, locally sourced seafood and produce. Enjoy an extensive selection of the finest rums, specialty cocktails, ice-cold draft beer, and a thoughtfully selected wine list.
Enjoy a culinary adventure with regional flair at Four Marlins. Savor ocean to table highlighting the freshest, locally sourced seafood and produce. Enjoy an extensive selection of the finest rums, specialty cocktails, ice-cold draft beer, and a thoughtfully selected wine list.
Milagro Restaurant and Bar
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
Milagro, meaning "miracle" in Spanish, is a true gem for dining in Key West. Established and operated by husband and wife Kevin and Maggie Montoya. Milagro offers local seafood, wood grilled steaks and chops with a Spanish flare. Great wine selection and craft cocktails.
Milagro, meaning "miracle" in Spanish, is a true gem for dining in Key West. Established and operated by husband and wife Kevin and Maggie Montoya. Milagro offers local seafood, wood grilled steaks and chops with a Spanish flare. Great wine selection and craft cocktails.
Key Plaza Creperie
Delivery • French Restaurants
Key Plaza Creperie is a French bistro that offers crepes, galettes, eggs benedict, homemade soups, salads, paninis, and more. Wine, mimosas, and European beer are also available.
Key Plaza Creperie is a French bistro that offers crepes, galettes, eggs benedict, homemade soups, salads, paninis, and more. Wine, mimosas, and European beer are also available.
DJ's Clam Shack
American Restaurants • Caribbean
Since 2009, this Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives featured restaurant is a must. DJ's Clam Shack features the best of seafood from the North and the South. Whether you get their world famous clams or lobster roll DJ's Clam Shack offers some of the best seafood in Key West.
Since 2009, this Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives featured restaurant is a must. DJ's Clam Shack features the best of seafood from the North and the South. Whether you get their world famous clams or lobster roll DJ's Clam Shack offers some of the best seafood in Key West.
Nine One Five
American Restaurants • Local Seafood
915 features all kinds of delicious fare. The menu features a large selection of tasting plates and entrees such as Asian-inspired seafood to fresh pizza and grass fed beef burgers. Nestled in a restored Victorian home, with a balcony that overlooks Duval Street and a rear porch that gives guests a perfect view of the stars, it’s easy to have parties, weddings, receptions, and other functions.
915 features all kinds of delicious fare. The menu features a large selection of tasting plates and entrees such as Asian-inspired seafood to fresh pizza and grass fed beef burgers. Nestled in a restored Victorian home, with a balcony that overlooks Duval Street and a rear porch that gives guests a perfect view of the stars, it’s easy to have parties, weddings, receptions, and other functions.
The Koffie House
Bakeries • Breakfast
The Koffie House is family owned and operated located on Greene Street in one of the oldest brick building in Key West , serving specialty coffee selections , delicious vegan/vegetarian friendly menu with freshly baked goods , natural organic cold pressed juices , nutritional smoothies , tapas style organic breakfast/lunch eats , protein energy bars and superfoods supplements. Better Choices = healthy lifestyle.
The Koffie House is family owned and operated located on Greene Street in one of the oldest brick building in Key West , serving specialty coffee selections , delicious vegan/vegetarian friendly menu with freshly baked goods , natural organic cold pressed juices , nutritional smoothies , tapas style organic breakfast/lunch eats , protein energy bars and superfoods supplements. Better Choices = healthy lifestyle.
Little Whitehouse Subs
Sandwich Shops
Jersey style subs in Key West! Little Whitehouse Subs serves a variety of subs, sandwiches, salads, and cupcakes. You can find them near the Key West Bight and the Key West Aquarium. Order online for carryout.
Jersey style subs in Key West! Little Whitehouse Subs serves a variety of subs, sandwiches, salads, and cupcakes. You can find them near the Key West Bight and the Key West Aquarium. Order online for carryout.
Red Shoe Island Bistro
Caribbean • Dessert
The Red Shoe Island Bistro is a small restaurant in the heart of old town Key Wes that is known for fresh local seafood, unique salads, and beef stroganoff. There is also beer and wine available. Please join them for one of three seatings offered at 5pm, 7pm, or 9pm.
The Red Shoe Island Bistro is a small restaurant in the heart of old town Key Wes that is known for fresh local seafood, unique salads, and beef stroganoff. There is also beer and wine available. Please join them for one of three seatings offered at 5pm, 7pm, or 9pm.
Half Shell Raw Bar
Local Seafood • Outdoor Seating
The only Key West restaurant that owns its own seafood market, you won’t find fresher fish, oysters or shrimp anywhere! Overlooking the historic Key West Bight, the Half Shell Raw Bar is a true Key West icon. Along with their oyster bar, the menu includes such seafood delights as broiled garlic crusted oysters, fish and chips, steamed clams, peel and eat shrimp, and so much more. Happy Hour is daily from 4:40 to 6:30.
The only Key West restaurant that owns its own seafood market, you won’t find fresher fish, oysters or shrimp anywhere! Overlooking the historic Key West Bight, the Half Shell Raw Bar is a true Key West icon. Along with their oyster bar, the menu includes such seafood delights as broiled garlic crusted oysters, fish and chips, steamed clams, peel and eat shrimp, and so much more. Happy Hour is daily from 4:40 to 6:30.
Louie's Backyard
Seafood Restaurants • Waterfront Dining
Enjoy the culinary genius of chef Doug Shook with his creative lunch and dinner menus. Dine indoors or out with fresh seafood, organic produce and water views that make Louie’s the perfect Key West dining experience. The Upper Deck offers a lighter tapas style menu with a wine and drink list to complement the flavors. It offers the perfect setting for tasting and sipping. A favorite for locals and visitors since 1983.
Enjoy the culinary genius of chef Doug Shook with his creative lunch and dinner menus. Dine indoors or out with fresh seafood, organic produce and water views that make Louie’s the perfect Key West dining experience. The Upper Deck offers a lighter tapas style menu with a wine and drink list to complement the flavors. It offers the perfect setting for tasting and sipping. A favorite for locals and visitors since 1983.