Cafe Marquesa

Name: Cafe Marquesa
Address: 600 Fleming St, Key West, FL, United States, 33040
Telephone: (305) 292-1244
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2621 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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Café Marquesa’s "Contemporary American Cuisine” is a local favorite. Specialties include grilled meats and fresh, local seafood, complemented by inventive appetizers and desserts made daily.

Based on seasonal availability, our passionate culinary team select the finest seafood, meats and produce to design the menu. Innovative interpretations of classic dishes are presented each evening. A cozy bar is available for drinks, light bites, dessert and coffee or full meals. The ideal place for friends and hotel guests to meet prior to dinner and before or after the theater.

We have two intimate dining rooms, one is located directly within The Marquesa Hotel's charming parlor and the other is the cherished dining room of the café. You will be seated at the best available table, however if you have a preference, please let us know when making the reservation.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern, American
Hours of operation
Dinner(winter hours) Daily 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Dinner(summer hours) Daily 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(305) 292-1244
Website
http://www.marquesa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040
Neighborhood
Key West
Cross street
Simonton and Fleming
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Popular dishes

She Crab Soup$16.00
Lump Blue Crab & Sherry
Bibb Lettuce, Red Oak, Frisee Salad$16.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Radish, Bacon Lardons, Spiced Pecans, Quinoa, Goat Cheese Cream, Apple Vinaigrette
Shrimp and Grits$28.00
Andouille Sausage, Tasso Ham, Scallion Ribbons
Seared and Chilled Yellow Fin Tuna$28.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Charred Red Onion, Carrot Ginger Vinaigrette, Avocado Purée
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$39.00
Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Garlic Sauce, Fennel, Malanga Crisp
Hot and Cold Foie Gras$55.00
Pan Seared, Toasted Brioche, Quince Jam, Poached Pear | Chilled, Pomegranate Gastrique, Herb Salad
Prime Beef Carpaccio$36.00
Truffled Egg Salad, Baby Greens, Asiago
Crispy Apalachicola Oysters$29.00
Red Rice, Creole Sauce, Hollandaise Glace

Entrees

Miso Glazed Black Grouper$58.00
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, Bok Choy, Dashi Mushrooms, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Grilled Tenderloin of Beef "Oscar"$88.00
Celery Root Puree, Asparagus, Lump Crabcake, Bearnaise
Grilled Veal Chop$82.00
Potato Gratin, Asparagus, Pineapple Demi, Pineapple Relish
Pork Osso-Bucco$52.00
Manchego Polenta, Mojo Barbecue, Cipollini Onion
Maine Lobster Cassoulet$87.00
White and Fava Bean Ragout, Broccoli Rabe, Hackleback Caviar
Grilled Swordfish Piccata$52.00
Key West Pink Shrimp, Smashed Fingerlings, Haricot Vert, Lemon Caper Sauce

What 2,621 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

Noise • Moderate

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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Best Overall
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Most Booked

2,620 Reviews

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FlyingFooding
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch service. My husband and I brought a bottle of our favorite wine ($25 Corking fee) and our waitress immediately opened it and decanted it. We both had the 6 course tasting menu and every bite was incredible. Experience from start to finish was perfection.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal we’ve had in years, and we eat out all the time. Walked in off the street and had no idea what a treat we were in for. Everything, and I mean everything blew our expectations away. One of us is a picky eater, the other is an adventuresome diner and we both loved our meals! The menu was fresh and offered new takes on the combination of flavors. Food was outstanding. Mixed drinks were delicious as was the wine. Dessert was light, but filled that sweet spot and made a perfect ending.
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Janet
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food here is consistently fabulous! I highly recommend the foi gras appetizer and the tenderloin of beef Oscar. Both dishes were outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had one of the best meals ever! I can’t think of any improvements is was that good ❤️ Only one criticism-we had a very hard time seeing the menu, I think making the font darker and a little bolder would be very helpful.Awesome
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ElizaL
Hong Kong
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good. I really love the Miso Grouper. Great wine list too.
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janf
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been dining multiple times a year at Cafe Marquesa for 15 years. We have never had a bad experience but our most recent dinner was beyond perfect. There are still a few things I’d change - I can do without their “bernaise” butter (I know some people special order it) and I’m still insulted by an $88 filet mignon, so I don’t order it, but at least they eliminated the $125 option. The new chef seems to have slightly tweaked the She Crab soup so that it’s a little too rich but thank goodness the beignets are still on the menu. I had the Swordfish Piccata, and I’d have it again tonight if I could.
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davek
Key West
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience4
Fish was too salty. The steak dish was small, over cooked. Wait staff was excellent as was the wine.
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KEVINM
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Still the best restaurant in Key West - creative, great chef and bar - never fails to please a refined palate.
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LSMiami
Tampa
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! We will be back next time we’re in Key West.
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DebraP
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful first dining experience and on a holiday too Meals, drinks and dessert were all super. The Thanksgiving turkey was amazing, will definitely be back. Thank you to the whole team there providing a great experience on a holiday.
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AlexP
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The clear best restaurant in Key West! The food was outstanding, the service was perfect, and the cocktails were delicious.
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HugoK
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best restaurant (by a wiode margin) we visited in Key West!
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Jmsfo
San Francisco
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite is the repeating phrase that comes to mind. There was absolutely nothing amiss throughout the entire dinner, and I have no complaints about anything!
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JohnH
Iceland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very nice overall. Food is exemplary given the high level of Cuisine for Key West overall. Service is top notch and the location and ambiance are a chill escape from the happy chaos of Duvall Street.
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suet
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is great about it! The host(John) makes you feel so welcomed and is very engaging with everyone. Our servers over the few nights eating there were friendly and efficient..kudos to Carmen, Paul, Joe. Chef Lawrence always has a surprise special. You cannot go wrong eating here.
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Steve
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is a very expensive but also very special restaurant, so you do get what you pay for. The menu is very creative and all the food is expertly prepared. Service was superb (thank you Wilson). Definitely one of our favorite restaurants when we vacation in Key West. The duck breast special was probably the best I’ve ever had.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible, will definitely return when in Key West again.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing cozy upscale restaurant. Food is unreal. Service is fantastic and ambience top notch. Nice little gem in Keywest. Don’t leave keywest without trying Cafe Marquesa!
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KyleH
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
After eating at many restaurants in Key West this trip (Azur, Louis Backyard, Hot Tin Roof) we found this to be the best food of the group. The carpaccio was great as was the duck and pork. They also have a very good wine list.
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travel
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with warm atmosphere and professional staff with delicious food !
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Possibly the best food inKey West! Also the staff are incredible Paul, Don and the chef made a great experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding drinks and service. Definitely recommend!
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Natalie
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite spot in Key West. Outstanding food and service!
Cafe MarquesaResponded on November 10, 2023
Thanks Natalie, We look forward to seeing you again! Glad to hear that.
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JeffW
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The presentation of the food was really nice and the quality and taste was phenomenal. While I was there with friends this restaraunt would be a must visit stop to treat your wife to a grand experience. If you travel to New Orleans, the Executive Chef’s brother is the Chef at Tchefuncte’s in Madisonville on the Northshore which us also exceptional!
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ChrisL
Mexico City
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal! We had two specials and two items off the menu, along with a reasonably priced bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Cafe MarquesaResponded on November 10, 2023
ChrisL CL, It was great having you in. please make us a regular stop the next time you find yourself here in fabulous Key West! Our chef does some incredible nighty specials. Glad you enjoyed them.
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KDee
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very nice place, very good food. Would highly recommend. Wilson was a wonderful server.
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RichardKh
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food ambiance and service-highly recommend
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japaleno
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals we’ve ever had. And we are serious foodies!
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KathleenF
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant in key west, look forward to each visit. Thank you, staff, chef and servers
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food and service.
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Janet
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wow! What a delightfully delicious meal! The foie gras appetizer is bursting with flavor and melts in your mouth! The tenderloin of beef with lump crabcake entree was exquisite! My husband loved his black grouper entree. The menu is fairly pricey but the quality is definitely there. Look no further for a special dining experience. The dining room is fairly intimate, and Cafe Marquesa is a local favorite, so reservations are also recommended.
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Cecily
Miami
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is divine. Louisiana influence for sure. The fish dishes we ordered were fresh and a very good serving. Don’t miss the beignet dessert! But you probably will want to share it. 😁
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KathyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I celebrated our 50th anniversary here. We could not have made a better choice! We began with an amuse-bouche of watermelon, pineapple and mango…so delicious, cool and refreshing! We both ordered the Bibb Lettuce, Red Oak, Frisée Salad and it was delicious! My husband had the Pork Osso-Bucco and I had the Pan Seared Yellow Tail Snapper. Both were incredible!!!!! The flavors were a perfect blend that simply enhanced the entree with each and every bite! For dessert we enjoyed a trio of key lime pie, beignets and fresh berries with a vanilla sauce. We were so impressed with Chef Laurence’s skills and are thrilled to have experienced his culinary prowess. To add to the meal, we brought our favorite bottle of wine. Cafe Marquesa simply charges a $25 corking fee. The manager John was charming! He sat and spoke with us for a bit. John made us feel like a welcome guest in his home, Cafe Marquesa. He orchestrates a warm and inviting establishment! Our waiter Wilson was just fantastic…just impeccable service! When he presented the check to us, he said that he did not charge us the corking fee…..he said it was his gift to us!!!!! We can’t wait to return next year to Key West and partake in another wonderful dining experience at Cafe Marquesa!!!! This restaurant is not to be missed!!!!
Cafe MarquesaResponded on October 31, 2023
KathtyD KD What a pleasure it was meeting you. We are all excited that you enjoyed the restaurant as much as you did. Thank you for the wonderful review! Chef Laurence, Wilson and the rest of our staff await your return!
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JoshH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I chose to celebrate our anniversary at Cafe Marquesa and it was truly an amazing experience. I highly recommend the Juliet and Romeo martinis! The special for the evening was Golden Tilefish and the flavor was extraordinary. We finished with the Beignet’s for dessert. Both the staff and our dinner far exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back again!
Cafe MarquesaResponded on October 31, 2023
Hi JoshH JH, Just wanted to say a big thank you for choosing to celebrate your special occasion with us at Cafe marquesa. We're absolutely thrilled that you loved our delicious food and fabulous cocktails.Can't wait to welcome you back again soon.
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BretM
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dining experience with exceptional food! Wilson was our server and he was knowledgeable, personable, and provide best in class service!
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EricaH
Cleveland
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! I can’t wait to go back. It’s
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ScottT
Key West
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelent food from the scallop & pork belly app to the grouper and steak oscar entrees. Not rushed. Service was excellent. Atmosphere is very nice. Only criticism would be that the wine is definintley on the pricier side, so be prepared.
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SusieT
Charleston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
We got the last day of the summer special. It was good. My husband was disappointed in his mango and pineapple salad—too small. My salad was very good, but the grilled peaches were not ripe (very hard). He was also surprised that his iced tea had very little ice, and he had to ask for it to be refilled. The grilled pork chops were good, the potato wedges were great, and the dessert, beignets were the highlight!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Definitely go here! DELICIOUS food and wonderful staff… so attentive…
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PatriciaS
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our evening was perfect and the food was the best we’ve had in Key West. Wilson, our waiter, was great. We would definitely go back!
Cafe MarquesaResponded on October 14, 2023
PatriciaS PS, Thank you for coming in. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the food and Wilson truly is an incredible waiter. Thanks again for giving him a shout out. Can't wait to see you again soon!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cafe Marquesa is rated 4.8 stars by 2621 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Simonton and Fleming
Neighborhood
Key West
Hours of operation
Dinner(winter hours) Daily 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Dinner(summer hours) Daily 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary 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, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.marquesa.com/
Phone number
(305) 292-1244

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Cafe Marquesa

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

22 Key West / Florida Keys Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Miso Glazed Black Grouper

She Crab Soup

Grilled Swordfish Piccata

Starters

She Crab Soup$16.00

Bibb Lettuce, Red Oak, Frisee Salad$16.00

Shrimp and Grits$28.00

Seared and Chilled Yellow Fin Tuna$28.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$39.00

Hot and Cold Foie Gras$55.00

Prime Beef Carpaccio$36.00

Crispy Apalachicola Oysters$29.00

Entrees

Miso Glazed Black Grouper$58.00

Grilled Tenderloin of Beef "Oscar"$88.00

Grilled Veal Chop$82.00

Pork Osso-Bucco$52.00

Maine Lobster Cassoulet$87.00

Grilled Swordfish Piccata$52.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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FAQs

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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