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Cafe Marquesa, Key West, FL

Cafe Marquesa

4.7
4.7
2420 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • 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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What 2,420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 Ambiance

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for fine wines

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Romantic

  • 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 Ambiance

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for fine wines

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Romantic

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Good for special occasions

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  1. ErnieF

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Laurence is doing amazing things in the short time he’s been here. Tuna tartar and Lamb were exceptional. Ask for Wilson as your server. He’s exceptional! Doing great things with the bar service too!
  2. Awearytravelor

    Louisville

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An incredible dinning experience. Everything you expect when dining out was accomplished perfectly.
  3. FabriceC

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super soirée entre amis à Marquesa, meilleure table de Key West !
  4. Michelle

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Food was lovely but ridiculously expensive for plate. We live in NYC and are used to crazy prices. These prices were off the charts. It is a beautiful restaurant and food was delicious. But hard to look past cost.
  5. CharlieP

    Detroit

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific Food, service and ambience. What more could you ask for?
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best places I’ve ever eaten! The service was impeccable, and the food ranks, one of the best that I’ve ever eaten
  7. Danielle

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service as we celebrated our 5th anniversary. Everything we tried was delicious and our server was attentive and provided wonderful recommendations. Would definitely recommend for a special night out.
  8. MaryB

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Loved my veal chops and the crab avocado stack.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Franca was such a phenomenal server for us, but more importantly she was wonderful with a terrible customer behind us, we will be going back to see her!!
  10. Nevadapines

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I always enjoy eating at Marquesa
  11. Kristen

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals we’ve ever had. Not inexpensive but amazing food!
  12. dktrd

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding on every level. Food, service, front of the house. We made a reservation for 3/29. This place excels on every level.
  13. SuzanneW

    Key West

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and great food. Great location in key west.
  14. RobB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Gottlieb deserves a James beard nomination. He truly understands southern cuisine. Google
  15. KimA

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A bit pricey, but the food was outstanding, as was our server.
  16. BobR

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience1
    We were sat in a back section of the restaurant. There was a large table there w a screaming 2 year old. I’m not sure how to handle a situation such as this but it kinda ruined dinner. Our waiter was distant and seemed upset if we had any questions, he also put our check down on the table at the same time we got our dessert. Not the service i expected at a restaurant w your reputation. Positive note, the food was tremendous!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Marquesa is one of the few places I can steadily rely on in Key West to have an amazing meal. I have never been let down by the service nor the food. From the historic Shrimp and Grits to the Oso Bucco or Filet Oscar. When you look at the prices you may be startled, but I promise you... every bite and every course is well worth it. And the crafted cocktails just add to the experience. When in Key West do your best to make it to Cafe Marquesa. You will not be let down.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We really enjoyed our meal. Our server was amazing. And be sure to save room for dessert as the beignets are not to be missed.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Over the top food. If you don’t care about the over the top prices, the food is the richest and best on the island. Service was great.
  20. SallieC

    Denver

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, service and ambiance. One our favorite places in Key West.
  21. owldiscourse

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oysters are a must as is the filet. Holy cow the chef can cook! Outstanding
  22. Shelly

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique, delicious and a great culinary Keywest experience!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most delicious meals I’ve ever had! Will definitely return next time we are down in Key West.
  24. Birthdayboy75

    Memphis/West TN

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every course was delicious. Our server was helpful, personable, and prompt
  25. John

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary, limited menu… but what we had was done to perfection… beef tenderloin and veal dishes. They gave us a complimentary desert… for our anniversary… absolutely delicious. Service was impeccable! Big thanks to the entire team! John and Yelitza Burgess.
  26. Jeff

    Coastal Georgia

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second visit. We have been anticipating this return for 10 months. Every aspect was fantastic
  27. AnthonyT

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    First restaurant I’ve been to with 2 entrees on the menu over $80. I eat In Manhattan often and don’t come across that. Food was good, but not that good. They need to throw a chicken or pasta meal on there for tourists who come in unknowingly.
  28. JoshD

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best experiences you will have on Key West. The food is some of the best and the service is great. A must when in Key West !
  29. JustinD

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and so elegant! I will definitely be back again!
  30. WilliamP

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friends and family visiting Key West. Delicious dinner. Great service.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here, flew from Orlando just to have dinner here because it is so amazing!
  32. LauraD22

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience3
    Everything was amazing .service was spectacular food was off the charts delish
  33. JEM89RTR

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t say enough. One of the best meals we’ve ever eaten. Chilled crab cake appetizer was great. I had the rack of lamb special, which was the best lamb I can remember. But the highlight was the beignets. I don’t care how full you are, you must order them for dessert. You won’t regret it.
  34. JohnB

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Although the food is quite delicious the prices are outrageous. Double NewYork City prices. Wait staff either are new or poorly trained or both. We’ve been coming to Cafe Marquesa for over 20 years and sorry to say it will be are last. Too many other fine dining options in Key West that don’t gouge their guests and have wait staff that understand what fine dining service means.
  35. LisaL

    Key West

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Elegant delicious dining. Food reliably excellent. Had tuna tartare special, miso glazed fish entree, frisée salad and divers scallop appetizer. Service excellent. Attentive, but not obtrusive. Drinks very good.
  36. EllenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved that passers by could not gawk at us while we were eating, but the diners could see outside and, with the large mirrors on the wall, the dining room seemed more spacious. The host made good eye contact with us when we entered and also said goodnight when we left. Our server was very attentive. The food was excellent! I enjoyed my crab cake starter and snapper entree; my family liked their steak, and we all enjoyed the small bites from the chef. We will be back!
  37. LARRY

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always one of our top restaurants when visiting KeyWest, last night was no exception. Everything was spot on from service to presentation, food quality and wine list. Keep up the great work! My wife and I will gladly return!
  38. MarkM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing meal…from apps to entree to dessert…does not disappoint. Veal chop was a personal favorite. True fine dining in the Keys!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had some cocktails, the crab soup, the shrimp grits & the key lime pie. Everything was delicious and our server was lovely. Sat outside.
  40. Rand

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our Key West favorites. Always a great experience.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cafe Marquesa is rated 4.7 stars by 2420 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Cafe Marquesa

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

  • 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

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