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Cafe Marquesa, Key West, FL

Cafe Marquesa

4.8
4.8
3023 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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 3,023 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 is renowned for its "outstanding food and service." Diners rave about the "artfully prepared dishes" and "welcoming staff," ensuring a "memorable dining experience." The atmosphere is described as "elegant yet relaxed," making it a top choice for special occasions. Despite its higher prices, patrons consistently find it "worth every penny."

3,023 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Marquesa was wonderful and especially because of the wonderful customer service. This is what really made the experience. Food was great, personal attention even better

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  2. Philline

    VIP

    Charleston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our absolute favorite restaurant anywhere… we come lots but brought family for the first time and yall showed off. It was AAHHMMAAZZIINNGG… everyone’s dish was fantastic. Perfectly prepared and served right. Our waiter was friendly and knew how to read the table. Some are not as used to fine dining etiquette but he rolled w it to make everyone comfortable. That’s an art.

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  3. Jim

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Diana, our server was outstanding! Food, atmosphere, and service was outstanding

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  4. Carol

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service!! We enjoyed our meal very much. Our server was personable and attentive to our needs.

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  5. Chris

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely phenomenal. Perfect portions. A bit overpriced.

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  6. Kelly

    VIP

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding as was the service with Lucas.

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  7. Pamela

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined with friends who appreciate a great bite like us. We shared and enjoyed the meal from she crab soup to foie gras, crawfish tail pasta, fish, steak and duck. The only critique is that the green goddess salad was under whelming, as the dressing seemed watery to me (could totally be a preference). We also had the amazing beignets for dessert. We arrived for an 8:30 reservation and the place was hopping. The small dining area made for a little loud experience at first, but as guests left it leveled out and it was a very cute place. Definitely on my list to return.

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  8. Gary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and creative and delicious food.

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  9. Stacey

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall fantastic experience. We had breakfast here three mornings in a row and dinner once.

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  10. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dining experience. Great ambience and staff.

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FAQs

Cafe Marquesa is rated 4.8 stars by 3023 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 30 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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