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The Best Bars for Foodies in the Florida Keys

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated February 26, 2020

The Florida Keys span 113-miles of connected islands with exquisite seaside views of the Caribbean. A drive through these parts features topaz waters, diving pelicans and lush green mangroves. But the area also hosts a treasure trove of attractions! John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo stands out as the first undersea park in the country. The Keys History and Discovery Center offer information on the long history of the islands. You can check out the rare flora and fauna in Bahia Honda State Park or visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West! While here, you’ll definitely want to check out the awesome nightlife this tropical paradise has to offer! But where are the smartest, savviest locals going out for a lively libation? Welcome to the Tastemakers List. If you’re looking for a great place to grab a drink, check out our Tastemaker List of the best bars in the Florida Keys.

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4.8
4.8 (2410)
$31 to $50
American
Key West
About the restaurant
La Te Da, located on Duval Street in Key West, is home to one of the best bars in Florida Keys. It features tropical open-air fine dining in a casual atmosphere. The hotel is one of the most sophisticated venues in the Keys while maintaining a true old-world Key West style. The restaurant serves classic, elegant cuisine prepared in their unique style, featuring fresh local seafood and the finest cuts of meat. They also have live entertainment at the beautiful piano bar and great people-watching at the open-air terrace bar.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 1 day ago
Enjoyed the atmosphere. Relaxing. Jumbo Shrimp fantastic. Pasta in meat sauce tantalizing. Split salad okay. Entrees $30-$60. Ambiance makes it
A photo of Tavern N’ Town – Beachside Resort & Residences restaurant
4.6
4.6 (2106)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Key West
About the restaurant
Located inside the main lobby of the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel, Tavern n Town is a local favorite for great drinks and eats in the area. It features a stadium kitchen along with a beautiful bar area. Come enjoy the live entertainment, happy hour tapas and drink specials, two great dining roos and a side room with many large screen T.V.s and a boardroom for meetings. The food includes fantastic seafood, like Grouper, Hog Fish and Pink Shrimp. They also have a great Prime Rib dinner.
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KarenVIP
Dined 1 day ago
A great birthday night! The food was excellent and our server Guera was very attentive and friendly.
A photo of Ocean Grill & Bar restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1010)
$30 and under
Seafood
Key West
About the restaurant
Ocean Grill and Bar, located on Duval Street in Key West, is a breezy, delightful dining spot with a lovely bar area. Featuring a menu of fresh fish, steaks and smaller plates and salads, this classic spot is one of the island’s most consistent restaurants for gourmet dining in a well-run restaurant. The menu features New American cuisine with Key West flavors and they have live piano music inside and balmy breezes out on the patio. Enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and small plates like the Wahoo Ceviche and Crab Cakes.
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ElizabethVIP
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
We had a party of seven and everyone agreed it was one of our best meals in Key West. My husband said it was the best lobster he had in a while and I really enjoyed my fettuccine Alfredo. My son-in-law had the seafood Saffron risotto and said it was excellent. Everyone else is very pleased with their dinner and we will definitely be back. Oh, their Keylime pie was excellent as well!
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4.7
4.7 (2042)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Marathon
About the restaurant
Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar, located on Oceanview Avenue in Marathon, offers a full liquor bar and 52 beers on tap. Originally built in 1951 as a shrimp house, new owners turned it into a lovely place for seafood, steaks, sushi and spirits! It’s an unassuming locals’ joint tucked away among seafood markets and old-Keys shanties. They’re famous for their drinks and for serving the hottest “fresh from Keys water” lionfish in town. Order it “wrecker” style in a sauce of capers, garlic, butter and diced tomato, or as a ceviche or sushi roll.
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RemoVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Good food. Enjoyed it. Shrimp was well flavored and seasoned to perfection.
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4.4
4.4 (1357)
$30 and under
Seafood
Key West
About the restaurant
Located on Whitehead Street in Key West, First Flight Island Restaurant and Brewery occupies the home of Pan Americans office, where the first American international flight ticket was purchased! It features a beautiful garden dining area nestled under the canopies of Fig trees. It also has an indoor dining room with Pan American memorabilia and an outdoor crash bar made from an airplane wing! Try one of the three flagship and seasonal beers made by Brewmaster Andrew Koennecke. The menu features lots of delicious seafood and fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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George
Dined 7 days ago
Nice outdoor atmosphere. It was a quiet day, so the service was prompt. I always recommend reservations in Key West to avoid disappointment. Shared mixed salad, and we each had fish tacos as entrée. Tacos were very flavorful with fresh ingredients.
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4.7
4.7 (1792)
$50 and over
European
Key West
About the restaurant
Martin’s is a casually elegant dining spot and bar located in the heart of Key West’s Historic District. It offers a mix of classic and tropical with a touch of the playfulness of the islands. They have a formal dining area, a lounge and a garden where you can enjoy both classic European cuisine as well as informal and tropically inspired tapas, appetizers and desserts. They also have a full complement of imported champagnes and wines. The bar provides a full range of tropical and classic cocktails so you can just kick back and enjoy the ocean breeze.
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Larry
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
It was exceptional! Great food and an excellent waitress!.
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4.2
4.2 (411)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Duck Key
About the restaurant
Sixty-One Prime at Hawks Cay, located on Duck Key in Marathon, is a perfect place to indulge in great food and drinks. It’s a fine dining establishment serving prime steaks and delectable signature seafood dishes! It features an elegant atmosphere, conveniently located just off the main lobby of Hawk’s Cay Resort. Pair your meal with a bottle from the extensive wine menu or a cocktail from the expert mixologists. Food menu items include a Florida Reef Lionfish, Key Lime Tuna Tartare and more!
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DeenaG
Dined on Aug 30, 2024
Great service and the dinner specials were amazing.
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4.3
4.3 (482)
$30 and under
American
Key West
About the restaurant
Hard Rock Cafe Key West offers high-quality American dining and awesome entertainment. Many folks think it is the best bar in Florida Keys! Located on world-famous Duval Street, it is a little island paradise with delectable dishes and great tropical drinks. This national chain serves a full made-from-scratch menu including freshly prepared American cuisine like the mouthwatering Cheeseburger in Paradise! It occupies a historic, three-story Victorian-style house and provides a totally unique and memorable drinking and dining experience.
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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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4.1
4.1 (1182)
$31 to $50
American
Marathon
About the restaurant
Lighthouse Grill, located on Overseas Highway in Marathon, is the restaurant and bar at the world-famous Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club. Relax in the shadows of the historic Faro Blanco lighthouse with a casual, bayside view and enjoy an eclectic menu of fresh seafood creations and local favorites. The Veranda Bar is the perfect place to stop in for happy hour or stay for drinks after dinner. Food options include seaside favorites like Conch Chowder, a Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Seafood Fra Diavolo.
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TerryH
Dined 6 days ago
This is a great experience, the food, drinks and staff all explode in a positive manner. We always have a great time. The ambience is perfect. If you have never been, bring your special friend or spouse, you will be glad you did!! We are locals, we eat out everywhere with good food and service but this has become our favorite date night.
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4.8
4.8 (2935)
$30 and under
Italian
Key West
About the restaurant
Another gem on Duval Street in Key West is La Trattoria Old Town. It’s the original and flagship location of the famous restaurant and the bistro setting offers one of the premier intimate locations in the lower keys. The kitchen prepares all entrees fresh to order with super high-quality ingredients. A must-try is their signature dish, Yellowtail Snapper. It’s caught locally every day and prepared fresh with garlic, capers and tomatoes in a lemon white wine butter sauce. The Martini Bar offers an extensive martini menu and live entertainment to enjoy every night!
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david
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
Always one of our favorites in key west. Sat by the front window and watched the Christmas parade pass by. The Zupe de Pesce is amazing
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4.2
4.2 (1286)
$30 and under
Caribbean
Key West
About the restaurant
The Southernmost Beach Cafe, located on Duval Street in Key West, is the island’s most stunning setting for a meal or a cocktail. Just 90 miles from Cuba with the beach as the backdrop, this cafe serves up local flavor and boat-to-table freshness with a little twist. The menu features a seamless blend of Caribbean and Asian cuisine made with locally-sourced ingredients beautifully incorporated into each dish. A must-try is the Drunken Scallops, their signature dish!
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MichaelVIP
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing, as was the beach/water view. The wait staff were friendly and attentive.
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4.7
4.7 (4046)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Key West
About the restaurant
Nine one five bistro and bar is what many locals consider the best bar in Florida Keys! Located in a magnificent Victorian House built circa 1850, the bar has an ideal spot on Duval Street in the heart of Key West. Receiving tons of national and international acclaim, the restaurant also secured two James Beard Foundation invitations. The food is simple, Contemporary American and European fare. And they have an outstanding drink menu, with lavish cocktails like the Stitch In Thyme, made with Ford's gin, thyme, cucumber, fresh lemon and honey.
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AndrewVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, great setting, great service. Highly recommended
A photo of Angler & Ale at Hawks Cay restaurant
4.1
4.1 (909)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Duck Key
About the restaurant
Angler and Ale, a new restaurant located at Duck Key Blvd, is the perfect place to kick back in a casual environment with a delicious cocktail. 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! This place is unique in that you can even bring in your catch for a hook-and-cook feast prepared by the expert chefs. Come in for Captain’s Hour, from 2:30 to 6:30 pm Daily. You’ll find great specials on Conch Fritters, Dill Pickle Chips, Calamari and more!
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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!
A photo of Antonia's restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2135)
$31 to $50
Italian
Key West
About the restaurant
Anotnia’s Restaurant, located in the heart of Old Town Key West, is a longtime staple for drinking and dining in the Florida Keys. Open for almost 40 years, this restaurant offers an array of the freshest local seafood dishes and a variety of traditional meat dishes made from the freshest ingredients around. With Classically Northern Italian trained chefs, they whip up Italian food that makes you feel like you’re relaxing in a seaside Italian village! Try one of their amazing pasta dishes, like Antonia’s Lasagna, and pair it with the perfect bottle of wine or a cocktail from the full bar.
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RuthVIP
Dined 1 day ago
The food, decor and service were amazing g, will definitely be back!
A photo of Benihana - Key West, FL restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1521)
$50 and over
Seafood
Key West
About the restaurant
Benihana’s, located right by the Key West International Airport, offers a unique dining experience unlike any other! Guests sit at communal tables in groups to watch your personal chef perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as the expert chefs slice and dice meats, veggies and everything else to prepare a dazzling meal right at your seat! You can choose from mouth-watering steaks, tender chicken or succulent seafood as your main protein or order sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef. The bar serves up fantastic specialty cocktails that complete the tropical dining experience.
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KathyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Such a fun experience! Our chef was entertaining and the food was delicious! Good drinks and plenty of food!
A photo of Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3035)
$30 and under
Seafood
Marathon
About the restaurant
If you’re hungry for a delicious meal and want fine cocktails at the same time, check out Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House on Overseas Highway in Marathon! It’s a local favorite with one of the best bars in Florida Keys. They serve all Certified Angus Beef and fresh seafood brought in daily. The atmosphere is super comfortable and relaxing and they have Happy Hour every day! In addition to their special cocktail offerings, you can enjoy specials on craft bottled beer, drafts and bar bites, like Chicken Wings and Tuna Tataki.
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Betty
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
The happy Ours one of the best around with great deals. My favorite is the tuna Taki. Our server Christina was excellent. one of the best places to eat in Marathon.
A photo of The Stoned Crab restaurant
2.8
2.8 (388)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Key West
About the restaurant
The Stoned Crab is an open-air seafood restaurant founded by accomplished Chef Paul Menta. Located in Ibis Bay Beach Resort of Key West, the diner is popular for its stone crabs, cocktails and excellent bay views. Fishermen deliver their catches straight to their docks every day, so they always have the freshest local seafood the Keys can offer. Specialties include Key West Pinks, conch fritters, fish chowder and stone crab bisque. And they have a wonderful wine selection to make sure your meal is complete.
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Jennifer
Dined on Nov 26, 2024
It was amazing at usual. Our last visit we came for dinner. This visit was at lunch time and was incredible. Food and service were excellent.
A photo of A&B Lobster House restaurant
4.7
4.7 (4789)
$50 and over
Seafood
Key West
About the restaurant
The A&B Lobster House serves up gourmet seafood at a beautiful harborfront location. A local favorite for decades this is a fine dining restaurant with a laid-back feel and makes a great place to go for a date, a casual hang with friends or to celebrate a big occasion. From the dining room, you get a lovely view of the Key West Bight and Historic Seaport. Enjoy lobster, fresh local fish and other Key West delicacies. They also feature outdoor dining on the wraparound porches! The bar serves up excellent handcrafted cocktails and they have a well-curated wine list.
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victoria
Dined 1 day ago
Great service and amazing food. The lobster was beautiful and filet spot in!
A photo of Bistro 245 restaurant
4.4
4.4 (1794)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Key West
About the restaurant
Located at the Margaritaville Key West Resort and Marina, Bistro 245 sits right against the stunning Gulf of Mexico. It has an awesome bar where you can enjoy a meal or sunset cocktails and a snack as you watch the boats enter and leave the harbor. Their talented chefs prepare unique Contemporary American and Caribbean cuisine, including an array of sandwiches, salads, fresh local fish and juicy steaks. And the bartenders are constantly creating tempting frozen drinks, tropical libations and their signature mojitos. It’s a great place for people-watching in the evenings!
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Wayne
Dined on Aug 10, 2024
Inside was comfortable, not too hot or cold. Food was terrific, service was Great! Had a great view of the Sunset. With many dining options in Key West, We’ll still come back.
A photo of Seven Fish restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3027)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Key West
About the restaurant
Key West sure loves its signature cocktails, and Seven Fish doesn’t disappoint! Located in a beautiful new building in the Key West Historic District, it’s a casual dining spot with a warm, friendly staff and great drinks. Try the Mile Zero mango martini or the clever Snipes Point jalapeno margarita to jumpstart your night out! The food menu includes favorites like the crab cake filled with fish, sauteed yellowtail snapper in yellow curry or the gnocchi and fish in a rich bleu cheese sauce! And save room for dessert - their banana flambe is a must-try.
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CarolynVIP
Dined 4 days ago
It never gets any better than either Seven Fish or Bob's on Margaret! It is very difficult, if not impossible, to receive better food, atmosphere or level of stellar Customer Service than Carl, Eric or Danny at either location. You will have an incredible experience at either of their locations.
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