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Cafe Marquesa, Key West, FL

Cafe Marquesa

4.8 (3158)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
A premier choice for fine dining in Old Town Key West.

Like Charleston and other great ports of the South, Key West offers endless inspiration for chefs. Once a stop on trade routes to the Caribbean, the island developed a signature cuisine that’s practically an open book for flavors. Pair this with the bounty from two bodies of water and the signatures of great chefs who have dedicated time here and a compelling cuisine emerges.

From its inception, Café Marquesa has led the way in expressing a unique, coastal cuisine. Our kitchen combines the finest seafood, meats, and produce with classic preparations and creativity. We offer fine dining with an authentic, homespun essence, like freshly baked bread and desserts made daily in-house. A local favorite for special occasions, and a place to settle into and savor. Every dinner layers memory upon memory. Join us and find yours.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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, Wine

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What 3,158 people are saying

Cafe Marquesa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Overall

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Food

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Service

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Overall

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Food

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Marquesa in Key West offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and a "unique, imaginative menu." Diners rave about its "superb service & cuisine" and "beautiful presentation." While the atmosphere can be lively, the intimate setting and "phenomenal" food make it a must-visit for special occasions.
3,158 Reviews
  1. Elie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve visited Key West for several years in a row and have always wanted to try the restaurant. We finally ate here last night and we were absolutely blown away. Everything was amazing: the food was phenomenal, and every staff member was incredibly kind and helpful. 11/10, we’ll definitely be back!

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  2. Bianchi

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All good like the place very much will recommend t

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  3. Jorge

    Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The presentations and preparations of local fish were excellent. I enjoyed a healthy serving of yellowtail snapper and my wife had the tripletail. Both were excellent.

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  4. Victor VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East193 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best dinner in Key West. Best wine list. I had the she crab soup and the blacked triple tale and a bottle of Caymus. It was fabulous!

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  5. Craig VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West33 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed. Two glasses of wine and 2 bowls of soup (barely anything there) = almost $100. So many other places I would go for better value and enjoyment

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  6. Jane VIP

    Chihuahua25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an absolutely perfect evening. I’ve been dining at the Cafe Marquesa since it opened. Every course was exceptional and the staff were outstanding. They have a new Chef since I last a dined there, Lee, and he is obviously very talented. Thank you all for the gracious service and for the fun evening!

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  7. Kris VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As if the food, ambiance and presentation wasn't enough, the service was over the top without being intrusive or fake. Charlotte was amazing and always magically available when we needed something. Even the host, treated us like family. Loved it. It's exp3nsive but I'd pay even more

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  8. Kim

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you wish to have a memorable, delightful meal be sure to go to Cafe Marquesa. Perfect evening.

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  9. Al

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was phenomenal! The food, service, and ambiance were exactly what you would expect!
    Cafe MarquesaResponded on July 9, 2025
    Thank you so much, we are thrilled that you had such a great experience.

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  10. Blake

    Atlanta2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was incredible! The food was good. The issue that I have came from the chef. He was chatting it up with multiple tables but when it came to our table we barely got a word. We chose the tasting menu and with every course our server, she is explaining everything to us to make sure we understand and have the best experience. The chef, he brought our fourth course, an oyster dish and his exact words, “this is our oyster dish”. No explanation, nothing. My only expectation for him was to serve as he would want his team to serve and i guarantee he would have expected his team to deliver a course in a different way. Then our main course was delayed…. Probably because a table that sat after us, which he spent much of his time at was served their meal before us. Food was good, our server was incredible but if you aren’t one of the tables next to the service window, you will be treated as third class.
    Cafe MarquesaResponded on July 9, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and I am sorry that we made you feel slighted. We very much want every guest to be treated exceptionally and leave with the feeling that they had the best experience. The table that the chef spent so much time with had a severe dietary restriction, so the chef spent quite a bit of time with them to ensure safety. When your course was delivered, however, the lack of description was certainly not up to our standards, and I apologize for that. I do hope that you will visit us again and allow us to make things right for you.

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Cafe Marquesa is rated 4.8 stars by 3158 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Simonton and Fleming
  • Neighborhood
    Key West
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 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, Wine
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