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Cafe Marquesa, Key West, FL

Cafe Marquesa

4.8
4.8
3013 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
A premier choice for fine dining in Old Town Key West.

Like Charleston and other great ports of the South, Key West offers endless inspiration for chefs. Once a stop on trade routes to the Caribbean, the island developed a signature cuisine that’s practically an open book for flavors. Pair this with the bounty from two bodies of water and the signatures of great chefs who have dedicated time here and a compelling cuisine emerges.

From its inception, Café Marquesa has led the way in expressing a unique, coastal cuisine. Our kitchen combines the finest seafood, meats, and produce with classic preparations and creativity. We offer fine dining with an authentic, homespun essence, like freshly baked bread and desserts made daily in-house. A local favorite for special occasions, and a place to settle into and savor. Every dinner layers memory upon memory. Join us and find yours.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern), American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 292-1244
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Key West
  • Cross Street
    Simonton and Fleming
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 3,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Overall

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Food

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Service

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Ambience

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for fine wines

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Good for special occasions

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Overall

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Food

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Service

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Ambience

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for fine wines

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Marquesa in Key West offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and "amazing service." The menu features creative dishes with a Louisiana influence and a "fabulous wine list." The atmosphere is quaint and romantic, making it a "must visit" for special occasions. Highly recommended for "foodies."

3,013 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the BEST restaurants in Key West! Sophia at the bar is very nice, and Alyssia was a gracious hostess. Nate runs a good business, but it is the chefs that show OFF!

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  2. Rosemary

    Orlando

    56 reviews

    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service, a somewhat limited menu with not a lot of options that particularly appealed to me, attractive room. I had the green goddess salad and found the dressing to be too tart for my palate, shrimp and grits were quite spicy and some of the shrimp were a bit past prime freshness.

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  3. Tyler

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a remarkable gem that has really hit its stride with its chef change about 2 years ago. Complete with amuse bouche, and an inventive menu, we were treated to excellent food and service (Sophia K). Special last night was a sous vide short rib served medium rare....I'm typically used to braised and cooked through, but after 72 hours it was moist and succulent and the color of mid rare added so much to the enjoyment. Bravo!

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  4. Scott

    VIP

    Mississippi

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply fabulous! Beautiful restaurant with spectacular food and excellent service! The reason we come back time & time again!

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  5. Carmen

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husband’s birthday with the tasting menu. Food was delicious and service was impeccable. A lovely evening!

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  6. Trevor

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best food in Key West! This was our second visit and the food was delicious.

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  7. Kurt

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Nice wine list. She crab soup, grouper, swordfish and key lime pie were all outstanding. Small restaurant and a bit noisy, but did not detract from the wonderful experience. Was a bit pricey, but worth every penny for the food and service received.

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  8. Bill

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to Cafe Marquesa many times. Always great. This time was the same though it started with a snafu regarding our reservation. The mark of a great restaurant is how they handle an issue like this. No surprise, they handled it with grace. Having a perfect evening when things go perfect is one thing. Having a perfect evening when things don’t go perfect is even better, and the sign of a great restaurant. Bravo.

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  9. SylvieG

    Atlantic Canada

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very charming, excellent service. The food was amazing, I had the beef tenderloin & asparagus, nice presentation. We would definitely go back.

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  10. Paul

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is exceptional as was our server Paul. A must go to when visiting Key West.

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FAQs

Cafe Marquesa is rated 4.8 stars by 3013 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Cafe Marquesa

600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Simonton and Fleming
  • Neighbourhood
    Key West
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern), American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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