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Red Shoe Island Bistro, Key West, FL

Red Shoe Island Bistro

5.0
5
1276 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Key West seafood restaurant in the heart of old town on Petronia. The menu is kept small so that everything is nice and fresh for you. Yellowtail snapper, fish of the day, Key West pink shrimp, and seafood medley highlight the menu.
Deviled Eggs topped with Scallops, Shrimp Mango Toast and Crispy Pork Belly Croustinis tantalize the pallet. Beef stroganoff made with certified black angus beef is a favorite.

Relaxing, unpretentious, and romantic.
Seating is very limited.
24 Hour Cancellation window.
For the consideration of our guests, we do not accept parties over the size of six (6).
We offer a 6 pm and an 8 pm seating.
BEER AND WINE AVAILABLE.
No Children's menu available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 509-7271
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Key West
  • Parking details
    Street parking available as well.
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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

    Best Value

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Innovative

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Most Booked

  • 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

    Best Value

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Innovative

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Shoe Island Bistro is a charming gem in Key West, offering "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "best Key Lime pie" and inventive dishes like beef stroganoff and scallop deviled eggs. The cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and unique decor make it a "must-visit" destination for food lovers.

1,276 Reviews
  1. Gay

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef is really innovative! Everything was delicious!

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  2. Patrick

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in Key West and the staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable.
    Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the awesome review, Patrick!

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  3. Stan

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    136 reviews

    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! I had the special. Black grouper. It just might have been the best fish dish I have ever had! My wife's yellowtail snapper with parmesan risotto was equally as good. Our server was delightful. The owner, John, is very engaging and spends time will all his guests. Great vibe and intimate setting. Top of our charts for must do restaurants in Key West. We will be back. Cheers!
    Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the amazing review, Stan! We are very grateful to serve fine patrons like yourself! We look forward to next time! Cheers!

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  4. Robin

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing interpretations of classic dishes: from a simple take on a fresh caprese salad, to beef stroganoff, to their signature yellowtail and seafood fare, The Redshoe offers a relaxed retro-pop culture dining experience executed to perfection! Suzy offered amazing service and superb recommendations❤️
    Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for this amazingly thoughtful review, Robin! A special thank you for the "shout out" to Suzy...she's the best! Cheers!

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  5. John

    VIP

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class service & cuisine. Great night out in Key West!
    Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, John! We really appreciate your review!

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  6. Jill

    VIP

    New York City

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and service at Red Shoe was impeccable. Food was creative and delicious. The key lime pie was the best I have ever had.
    Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the kind and thoughtful review, Jill!

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  7. Becky

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing meal and experience! All of our food was super tasty, our server was fantastic- if we’d been staying longer we’d have come back!
    Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Becky! We truly appreciate it and we'll see you, next time! Cheers!

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  8. Ed

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently an amazing experience in all regards. The staff is warm and inviting. They cater to your experience and always deliver a wonderful night out. Looking forward to our next visit.
    Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your continuing support and love, Ed! We truly appreciate it! Happy Holidays from the entire Red Shoe team! Cheers!

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  9. Richard

    Tampa

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    If you have a 6pm reservation, get there at 6, not before. Don't unlock doors until then. Leave you outside and bring you in party by party. Could be a mess if raining although a small canopy would give some protection. Service and server were excellent. At first it seemed a bit like getting served at a wedding/banquet because everything starts at the same time. As the evening wore on that feeling subsided. Had a bottle of Quilt knowing it wouldn't be a perfect pairing with everything but it's a wine we really enjoy. We split a grilled Caesar which was excellent. Bypassed the apps because we wanted dessert. Server said house specialties were the yellowtail and the beef stroganoff so we went with them. Not a typical stroganoff in a good way. The meat was very tender. the yellowtail and topping were excellent. Shared the lavender cheesecake for dessert. It did not disappoint. Would return if we get back to Key West and maybe try some appys next time.
    Red Shoe Island BistroResponded today
    Thank you for the thoughtful and thorough review, Richard! We really, really appreciate it! We look forward to seeing you again, next time! Cheers!

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  10. Bonnie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    151 reviews

    4.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am glad that this place has become popular. However, the grouper was overcooked and we felt rushed. Too bad…
    Red Shoe Island BistroResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us, Bonnie! I appreciate the feedback...we will work on food quality control and we are always happy to replace an item if it is brought to our attention. I apologize if you felt rushed. We have two seatings; one at 6 pm and one at 8 pm. We feel that two hours in an ample amount of time to experience a 3-course meal with us. Please give us another try at our 8 pm seating...diners can stay longer than two hours for that seating. Have a wonderful day!

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FAQs

Red Shoe Island Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 509-7271.

Red Shoe Island Bistro is rated 5 stars by 1276 OpenTable diners.

Red Shoe Island Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Red Shoe Island Bistro

411 Petronia St, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Key West
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking available as well.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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