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2 Cents Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.2centskw.com
  • Email: Samdogee74@hotmail.com
  • Phone: (305) 414-8626
  • Hours of Operation: Happy Hour: Monday- Sunday 4:00- 6:00 pm
    Dinner: Monday- Sunday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
    Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Gastro Pub, American, Asian
  • Executive Chef: Chris Otten
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Entertainment: Special Events, DJ"s , Live music on Sunday night

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Duval
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from 2 Cents
A Neighborhood restaurant and Gastropub,serving inventive and elegant dishes from James beard award winning chef/owner Chris Otten. Happy Hour Monday-Sunday, 4:00-6:00 featuring discounted snacks and FREE BACON on the bar. Dinner service 6:00-11:00 Monday - Sunday, Sunday Brunch is a locals… favorite served from 10:00-3:00. 2¢ has a little something for everyone. Craft beers,craft cocktails eclectic wine list selected by Manager/Sommelier. Champagne cocktails, and Beer Shakes! Full Liquor Bar! Classic CocktailsContinued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
  • Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Diner Reviews
  • "Nice change from the hustle and bustle of the Key West touristy restaurants. A James Beard Awsrd winning chef with great dishes like the mussels in curry sauce with jalapeño peppers and the pork belly with stuffing and cranberry relish that was to die for. Great atmosphere and great service. Please move this restaurant to your number one dining spot when in Key West. Highly recommend it."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "We visited 2 cents on a Friday and were seated before happy hour ended. So we rolled the dice but did not get a discount because we did not roll a one, two or three. Oh well, the pinor noir was wonderful and I had the burger with bacon jam and blue cheese but first had the truffle fries - fabulous. My husband had a cocktail and then a Palm Amber draft with his beef filet - delicious! Nothing negative to report, we were not hurried at all, definitely would return. Overall, we would say that it is a very cool place."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "This is a very nice little restaurant, off the beaten track just a little. Friendly decent wines, good food and certainly worth a visit."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "We had multiple apps, the chicken pate, the quail egg w/ sausage was to die for !!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Second time here. Food was eclectic , yet the children loved it, too. Their new favorite restaurant."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Located on a lane off of manic Duval St is this oasis of calm, outdoor tables with laid back service. Menu is innovative gastropub and seems able to deliver on most accounts. Creative cocktails with fresh ingredients, variety and a thoughtful wine and beer selection make for unique foodie experience. Def not the same old same old with familiar local ingredients."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "No other word to describe 2Cents A Gastropub beyond compare.Take time to visit you will be amazed!!!!!!! I have not had a bad meal here and you will be glad you tried this Restaurant it is the best of Key West"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Loved this little spot...the artichoke and jalapeño pepper dip was wonderful...we just had apps and wine... excellent all around! A gem in the middle of noisy Key West!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Great, interesting dishes. Just off Duval Street away from the crowd."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "Had a friend here from the Chicago area, and thought 2 Cent would be a fun place to introduce her to Key West. Well, I had asked to sit in the garden area but had to be seated in the small bar area. The place was terribly understaffed---so, we waited quite awhile between ordering drinks, entree,coffee etc. To be honest, we finally gave up on the coffee. And to make matters so much worse were the 6 people sitting at the bar. They were loud, rude, and obnoxious. Would I go back? Don't think so."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "The brunch was incredible A really great place to eat.My only complaint was it took a long time to pay the bill as the servers were just swamped.We wanted to move on to open up the table for others to enjoy the wonderful food our server was really trying to service as many as he could and he was just overwhelmed.I saw several diners leave because they couldn't get the attention of waitstaff to get a table.This is a worthwhile place to eat I have made reservations again they just need more help a minor inconvienence be patient the rewards are well worth it"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "We were a group of 12 and had a great dinner experience. The burgers and fries were delicious (burgers are sort of hard to mess up but these were especially good) but the dish with acorn squash and chickpeas was extraordinary (my vegetarian friend ordered it; I am not a vegetarian but that was my favorite dish). I would definitely return. The atmosphere outside was very pleasant - our group was loud but I got the impression that it usually is not a loud place."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Wonderful dinner. We had the clams & chorizo and a chorizo "taco of the day". Server was MIA most of the evening."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "2Cents is a small but intimate spot. Menu is varied and interesting. Small bar with inventive cocktails made by Layla . I would go next time in Key West."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "Perfect night with friends, quiet enough to have a conversation, loud enough to know there's energy in the place. Loved the kale salad and Moroccan chicken."
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "The food was OUTSTANDING!!! I would highly recommend getting any of their specials that they offer. They're all to die for!"
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Off the beaten path and a subtle street sign makes this a hidden gem, worth venturing the block off of Duval; a limited but fine menu, try this place before the tourists make this a "cool hot spot", which is gonna happen. The Moroccan chicken is extraordinary."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "2 Cents gastropub met expectations. The ambiance was extremely pleasant, and the service was good. The negative column reads: small portions and not at all inexpensive. The 'special' deer meat tacos failed miserably. But we also had some amazing mussels to balance this out. Better for appetizers and drinks rather than a dinner option."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "Excellent food and a nice wine list. Our server could have smiled just a tad more but overall a nice experience."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "This place has a neat decor and very nice ambiance. We were going to get full entrees but when we ordered they were out of the kale salad and the entree that we wanted. So we went with an appetizer and another salad. It would have been nice to know when we sat down what they were out of which was pretty early in the evening. This was not a good first impression but the wings were really good and also the Greek salad. This is all we ordered. We may go back for happy hour and try it again that way."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "2 Cents is always good food, great innovative drinks and good service. The new menu had great options, you should check it out! BTW The Bloody Mary is to die for!!"
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "Just a block or so off the main drag but that makes all the difference in Key West. This is a charming, upscale restaurant without the rowdy noise and crowded sidewalks of many others. Food was spot on great!"
    Dined on 12/12/2013
  • "Stumbled on this place last week down a little lane off Duval Street and could not get in because it was booked. Made an Open Table reservation for several days later and was very pleased. Great mussels, great kale salad, great all around. Do visit; you'll like it, I'm sure."
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "Had a dear friend for year's in town to celebrate his 50th birthday weeklong celebration. Two Cents is great and could not wait to share it with another foodie from home. First and foremost, it is a GEM, but the best part of the whole meal....the food was great as always was the service. LIVI is a true gem and without a doubt one of the most pleasant servers I have ever encountered. Great night out."
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "We went in Monday the 30th for dinner. 2 of us around 8pm. Not too busy was was told we couldn't eat due to be fully reserved . We didn't have reservations. Said we could eat at bar byut she said no. Very unwelcoming and quite frankly for Key West they take themselves too seriously. I am in the restaurant business as as an owner I would want my impression to be hospitable. We went outside got on OpenTable and make a reservation for 2 in 15 min. Walked back in and host ( clueless) that she just told us No sat us. If you are so busy then block your OT reservations or seat guests if they come in and there is an open table in the dining room, Food was really good and service from server was good. ."
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "We had a large group at a tremendously busy time of year and the staff at 2 Cents made our time at their restaurant wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed all the appetizers and salads. We were able to split the Kobe beef hotdog with 7 of us. They have a fair priced wine list with some interesting and very good selections. We have dined here several times with various size groups and have always had lovely time."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "Gastro Asian Fusion whatever....everything starting with the appetizer was well presented, interesting mix of entrees. The jalapeño hibiscus martini was outstanding...my Moroccan chicken was tasty...sliders for our teen...and desserts a bit different, too."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "New find and well worth trying a new dining experience. Funky Key West Style with great food and wonderful atmosphere. Service was very good and the building is what I love about Key West!"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "This was the best meal of our stay. The food was thoughtfully put together, creative, and really respectful of the ingredients. The decor might not be for everyone, but whatever - it was interesting and suggested an irreverent approach to traditional dishes. We had the daily tacos, the green beans, conch ceviche, bacon-wrapped shrimp, and the sliders. My only complaint was the drinks service - it was a bit slow for the first drink of the evening for us. Otherwise, the pacing was good and the staff appeared happy to be where they were. I would absolutely recommend it."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "We love 2 Cents and the food is always amazing. We picked this again to celebrate Christmas Eve, however, the service was so disappointing, we just had appetisers and dined elsewhere. It was 15 minutes after we were seated that anyone asked for our drink order. After another wait, we were able to request appetisers and decided that diner would be great but the unattentive service would kill it for us. We'll go back but not for a while."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "Two of us went to Sunday brunch. We sat outside since it was a beautiful morning. Ordered our food and it arrived in a reasonable amount of time. The food was a bit expensive but it looked and tasted delicious. As we started to eat the table behind us with four guys all lit cigarettes...and we were down wind. It was smoky the entire meal as at least one cigarette was going for 20 minutes."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "The cocktail and my dessert made the event. Dinner by myself - wouldn't recommend Sunday night - very slow typically - but I was searching for unique and I found it. The cocktail - a Black Betty - was original, refreshing and the perfect intro for my bacon wrapped shrimp - I only wanted one more piece, found the plate just a little too small. Maybe a bite of cornbread would have made it more satisfying...From a great selection of aperitif, I chose Drambuie and it was perfect with a stellar dessert of rosemary shortbread, lemon panna cotta with beet preserves. Memorable for sure. Recommended on a livelier night! Will do it again for sure!"
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "I waited nearly an hour for my entree & when it arrived it was only lukewarm. I'd ordered the special of mackerel enchiladas & had requested "no raw onion." The waitress was very solicitous & seemed helpful. She informed me the chef was going to make my dish with a different preparation. It took forever, arrived lukewarm as if it had been sitting somewhere awhile, & tasted mediocre. This does not seem like an Open Table restaurant to me---way below par."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "Went on Sunday. Had small plates : chicken wings, bacon, hummus and shrimp tacos. Perfect for two"
    Dined on 12/1/2013
  • "The prices on opentable are different from the actual menu. The food atrocious!"
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "Great spot right off of Duval. Great food creative drinks wonderful atmosphere we will definitely be back"
    Dined on 11/27/2013
  • "The service was nice, the cocktails were fabulous and the food was delicious. Highly recommend! Must try the quack quack nachos!"
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "..innovative cooking. The bar snacks are first rate and you can easily build a whole meal around them, but you'd be missing out on some incredible menu choices if you restricted yourself. All this and friendly staff - a real go-to place for locals, and I think out of towners who like a change of menu will really enjoy themselves."
    Dined on 1/28/2013
  • "We were the for Sunday Brunch, the food was excellent, service was fair, but not enthusiastic or very quick, although friendly. Worth a repeat visit."
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "Amazing culinary experience for a Chef. One of the best food experience my lady friend and I had while staying in Key West ."
    Dined on 6/20/2013
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