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Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Florida Keys - Monroe County

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Florida Keys - Monroe County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Red Shoe Island Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1570)

$31 to $50

American

Key West

About the restaurant

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. We offer a 6 pm and an 8 pm seating.
24 Hour Cancellation window.
For the consideration of our guests, we do not accept parties over the size of six (6), without the permission for the owners.
20% gratuity added to parties of six (6) or more.
BEER AND WINE AVAILABLE ONLY.
No Children's menu available.

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Steve

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service were both excellent. Chris did an excellent job explaining the menu and making sure we were well taken care of. The lavender cheese cake is amazing.

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Seared Scallops GF

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Beef Stroganoff

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Shrimp Mango Toast

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The Flaming Buoy

4.9

4.9 (19)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

An "only in Key West" restaurant, The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. is one part retro supper club, one part sassy corner bistro, and one part highly personal whim. Fred Isch, grew up in every geographic segment of the country with a mother who loved cooking and collecting recipes. His husband, Scot Forste, grew up on the farm where his mother, bored of city life, spontaneously relocated to get back to the land, breed horses, and grow fresh, healthy food. Every recipe on the Flaming Buoy menu is an interpretation of something Fred or Scot ate at their respective family tables. Local additions, like seafood, tropical fruits, and Cuban flavors reinterpret the nostalgia, and the result grabbed the attention of the New York Times in 2011.
– Margit Bizstray, The Complete Key West Insider Guide

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Great service (thanks Dean!) excellent menu options, vast wine selection, and the Star Wars themed decor is cute. Someone a dimly lit romantic type of spot, but great for friends get together too! Lobster Mac, and bacon wrapped scallops were my top faves.

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Santiago's Bodega Key West

4.9

4.9 (2441)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Key West

About the restaurant

Since 2003, Santiago's Bodega Key West in Bahama Village has been serving globally inspired small plates in a vibrant, inviting atmosphere. We offer indoor and outdoor seating. For parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant to reserve. We are a neighborhood gem. Reservations are highly recommended.

Open daily from 11:00am-10:00pm. We offer Happy Hour seven days a week from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring half-priced sangria, wine by the glass, draft beer, and select $7 tapa specials. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Madison

Dined 4 days ago

This was the best food we had the entire trip! We ordered and tried 3/4 of the menu. It was all phenomenal! The service was incredible. We had two amazing servers Ricardo for lunch and then we went back for dinner the next day and we had Luis for dinner!! This is a must try 5 star food experience. :)

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Spicy Shrimp Bisque

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Beef Tenderloin

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Italian Food Company - Key Largo

4.7

4.7 (226)

$30 and under

Italian

Key Largo

About the restaurant

A slice of Italy in the Florida Keys! This approachable and genuine pizzeria/trattoria serves authentic Italian dishes in a warm and memorable atmosphere. Locals, families, couples, and groups flock to Italian Food Company for the food, service and attention to detail. Guests dine on imported, hand painted lava tables made by local artisans from the foothills of Mt. Etna, while overlooking our wine and beer garden. Hand painted murals depicting scenes from Sicily and the bay of Naples set the tone. Insta perfect picture spots come alive with a vintage Fiat 500 and the Italian Food Company Vino Van. If you have a love for all things Italy, you will come to adore this home away from home. Pizza Lovers beware - the Pizza is authentic Neapolitan, the real deal without the passport.

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Sarah

Dined on May 30, 2025

Delicious food from app to dinner to dessert! Definitely recommend.

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Rigatoni Bolognese

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Gnocchi Sorentina

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White Street Pizza

4.8

4.8 (58)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Key West

About the restaurant

Chef Marek is inspired by the pizzerias of New York, and he is bringing that inspiration to you to enjoy in the heart of the local scene in Key West, the White Street District. We also have a selection of delicious entrees to enjoy. So please join us for a special evening of relaxation with cold beer, fine wine, and friends old and new enjoying great pizza, scrumptious entrees, and salads. A casual experience with gourmet food in a century old house that some say may have a ghost or two. Please make a reservation as space is limited and we want everyone to enjoy Key West's latest addition to the dining scene. Rock n roll fans step to the front with your munchies.
Our pork chop is a must try.

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Jennifer

Dined on May 25, 2025

Quaint and quiet establishment. Awesome food and service. Save room for dessert, worth it!

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La Trattoria Oceanside

4.7

4.7 (2326)

$30 and under

Italian

Key West

About the restaurant

Serving Authentic Italian Cuisine in Key West. Overlooking the beautiful and neverending Atlantic Ocean enjoy the ambiance as all of your entrees are prepared to order using only the freshest sesfood and quality ingredients available. After you've had any of our specialty desserts enjoy a romantic stroll along the Atlantic seawall as you watch the beautiful sunset or gaze at the beauty of night, Stars everywhere.

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Debbie

Dined 3 days ago

Silvie is a wonderful server and the food was excellent, as always.

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Spaghetti alla Bolognese

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4.7

4.7 (2932)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Key West

About the restaurant

Conveniently located in the heart of old Key West, AZUR Restaurant is the locals' and visitors' favorite for creative, Mediterranean cuisine. Whether you choose our shaded terrace or the cool blue dining room, please join us for a hearty breakfast featuring a few new twists, an al fresco lunch by the waterfall, or an intimate dinner with offerings including old favorites and new creations. AZUR is within walking distance of most guest houses and hotels, and also has free parking. For a completely unique dining experience in Old Town, AZUR is a must on your list of innovative-chef restaurants in Key West.

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LouAnnVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We had the Shrimp Benedict and Hash and eggs, both were excellent as usual!

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Key Lime French Toast

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Confit Duck Leg

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4.8

4.8 (2955)

$50 and over

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

We are OPEN 6 nights a week with 3 seating times
Monday-Saturday 5pm/7pm/9pm
Offering Chef’s Tasting Menu only. Unfortunately, our regular menu is unavailable at this time. Follow our website, Facebook, or IG for most current menu offerings... or just give us a call!
Please contact the restaurant with ALL dietary restrictions 24 hours before reservation for us to accommodate.
Thank you for your support during these unprecedented times! Looking forward to seeing you again!

Nestled in the heart of Old Town and away from the bustling downtown streets of Key West, Florida, sits an excellent spot for fresh local catch and innovative cuisine with a tropical twist.
Reservations are recommended!! Please call us for parties larger than 4 people.

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catharine

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely the best meal in Key West. Highly recommend.

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4.8

4.8 (3178)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Simple. Good. Food.

From humble beginnings over 20 years ago, Seven Fish has earned its place as a Key West Classic.

Serving the freshest local fish in a casual, contemporary bistro setting, it is the perfect finish to your Key West day.

Unpretentious dishes, with a commitment to only the finest ingredients, and made from scratch every day, it is the meal you don’t want to end.

Try our house specialty, Thai Curry Snapper, or any of our fresh fish dishes, or maybe the Banana Chicken or even the locals’ favorite, 7 Fish Meatloaf. There is something for everyone, lovingly prepared to exceed your expectations, including our specialty drinks and inspiring wine menu. Be sure to save room for one of our home made, classic desserts.

You will love our beautiful new building, enjoy our warm, friendly staff and come back again and again for the remarkable food.

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BrandiVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Exceptional service and food! Good wine service and excellent specials.

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Seafood Ceviche

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Thai Curry Yellowtail Snapper

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Strawberry Whipped Cream Pie

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4.8

4.8 (353)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Key West

About the restaurant

Atlas Izakaya is a chef-run restaurant focused on creating delicious, thought-provoking Japanese food. Meaning “stay-drink-place” in its native tongue, Izakaya is a word to describe the perfect spot to settle down with company as you dine together. Located in the heart of historic Key West steps from Duval Street, our restaurant provides a relaxed vibe to meet your palate. To live up to our name, we created a refined atmosphere that features an impressive open kitchen to complement the same great impression made by our menu. Complete with local seafood, sushi, fresh vegetable dishes, bao buns, dumplings, and much more, our offerings are the kind you’ll be craving in the weeks following your visit. If you’re in the mood for cozy comfort and whimsical Asian cuisine, join us at Atlas Izakaya.
305-998-4189

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Joanna

Dined 2 days ago

Our server, Emily, was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious! Definitely recommend.

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