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Name: Lightkeepers
Address: 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, FL, United States, 33149
Telephone: (305) 365-4156 ext. 4186
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

Lightkeepers

4.5

365 Reviews

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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Indulge in modern-coastal cuisine in Key Biscayne, FL when dining at Lightkeepers. Our oceanfront restaurant and bar serves gourmet breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks in a lively setting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 365-4156 ext. 4186
Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miami/key-biscayne/dining/lightkeepers
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Genevieve Blair

Location
455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Neighborhood
Village of Key Biscayne
Parking details
LightKeepers offers valet parking at a discounted price only for those who dine at the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fitness$19.00
two eggs, steel cut oatmeal, local fruit
Toasted Oats + Ancient Grains$13.00
Omelet$20.00
Choice of ham, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, tomato, peppers, onion, spinach, cheddar, mozzarella, feta White or wheat toast, English muffin
American Breakfast$20.00
Two Eggs Any Style, Choice of bacon, sausage, chicken sausage, White or wheat toast, English muffin, Hash brown potatoes
From the Griddle$24.00
Hot Cakes, Two Eggs, Bacon, Pork Sausage, or Chicken Sausage

Buffets

Breakfast Buffet$38.00
coffee, hot tea, juice, milk hot entrees + omelet station + French toast, pastries, fruits, cereal selection, yogurt & granola, oatmeal charcuterie + and Mimosa & Prosecco
Continental Buffet$25.00
coffee, hot tea, juice, milk, pastries, fruits, cereal selection, yogurt & granola, oatmeal and charcuterie

For the Table

Seasonal Berries
Smoked Bacon
Palmetto Creek Sausage
Ham + Cheese Croquette
Hash Browns

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

365 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Did. Not get. Any value for your obey . Food was just ok I had to go catch a burrito at another on site restaurant to get filled Would never go back Now we know why it was completely empty. This did not reflect our stay at the Ritz. Our stay was awesome. People were great
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Mel1
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Service slow, food poorly prepared - Grouper was dry as a bone
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NadiaC
Alabama
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Good tuna tartare Very friendly service The lobster and Mac&Cheese was not creamy, cheesy or tasty. Very disappointing for a seafood restaurant. Nice view and hotel tough.
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Natepb
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Great food. Poor service. Sunday night so we’ll give them a pass. Been here before and been great, not sure what happened tonight.
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MichaelS
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
This restaurant offers a small but tasty selection. The service is efficient and friendly. The atmosphere is open and casual. By and large I would offer a moderate to strong recommendation but way short of a “must go.”
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epicureanexchanges
Washington DC
68 reviews
vip
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
It is very convenient if you are staying at the property but the food was not the best. Highlights were the appetizers! But were two and they brought out my entree first then when we finally got someone’s attention to check on the other dish they offered to take the steak back to keep it warm while we waited for his octopus. When it finally came the fish was so over cooked it was inedible so we shared my dish and had a delicious dessert. So if we stayed at the Ritz again I’d give it another try because breakfast was delicious
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fruchymom
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The updated menu is appealing: lots of choices clearly conveyed and among different categories. However, two areas are lacking: salads and desserts. The dessert menu is highly limited and over the top in richness--it would have been nice to have it include mixed berries, a simple apple pie or tart, a not-too-sweet carrot cake, a SIMPLE chocolate cake, a gluten free option, a mixed sorbet dish, or (from my memory) the old beignets with dark chocolate and mango sauces. Also, it would have been nice to have a simple lettuce-based salad or two on the menu, which you used to have a couple examples of. The caesar salad proved too rich along with the branzino that was cooked in way too much of its fatty sauce. The roasted carrots were overly charred--unhealthily burned. Would have been nice to have a simple side like grilled zucchini and/or steamed spinach etc. And the tomato tart of the old menu was sorely missed. it would have been nice to have the dover sole entree come with a small side salad and/or a few small roasted potatoes. So overall, a nicely improved menu mostly in the entree section, but some healthier but gourmet options needed in the other sections...
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labouffe
New Mexico
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience4
Wanted to go to Lightkeepers for a change of scenery, although I live in Key Biscayne. I figured the Lightkeepers would live up to the reputation of the Ritz chain of hotels. I was very dissappointed and honestly will not go back again unless they get a new chef. I ordered the simplest of meals, pasta with tomato sauce. The pasta arrived and tasted like mush. There was barely any sauce, no flavor, had to add salt, pepper, needed to ask for cheese and more sauce, I felt like I was desperately trying to make something out of nothing and that I was doing all of the cooking. In the meantime my dish got cold and I gave up and told them to not bring it back to me, I had struggled too much to try and make it taste good and realized it was hopeless and honestly, just lost my appetite. My fellow diners ordered fish and they too were dissappointed, no flavor. Dinner ended up being very expensive and definitely not worth it. However, the staff was wonderful and nice and very understanding. They offered dessert for free. The manager came to see me and told me that next time I should just not order the pasta dish, when in fact that does not resolve the problem of the dish being prepared poorly. If they cannot do a simple pasta dish correctly then just dont put it on the menu or maybe consider a shake up in the kitchen. Restaurant certainly does not live up to Ritz reputation. They will always get hotel guests to go but, certainly will not get repeat local business if they continue that way.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress remembered us from the night before and also remembered what we had ordered. She was super friendly and both nights our dining experience was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wir wurden herzlich empfangen und erhielten einen schönen Tisch auf der Terrasse. Der Service war sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Wir haben uns zur Vorspeise für ein Bluefin Tuna Crudo und für Crispy Vegetables entschieden, sehr zu empfehlen. Genauso wie das Veal Milanese zum Hauptgang, exzellent! Zum Dessert erhielten wir einen delikaten Schokoladenkuchen, eine äusserst aufmerksame Überraschung zu unserem Hochzeitstag! Wir kommen wieder.
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KatyC
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meal was incredible, service was wonderful, view from terrace was lovely and was fairly quiet. Highly recommend.
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ScottA
Indiana
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
The steaks were dry and not to order. The cost implied higher quality.
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KarenS
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
EXCELLENT AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE. GREAT AMBIANCE AND DELICIOUS FOOD.
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Jigel001
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place. Amazing services. Giuliani was very attentive. I loved the brunch. Everything was so tasty. After, we walked the courtyard, hallways, cigar lounge and it was such a great time. Loved our afternoon. Always wanted to try it as a kid.
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MariaE
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing buffet spread, both beautiful-looking and tasty, with many options and flowing Prosecco that made for a lovely Sunday brunch with the in-laws.
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KrisF
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was amazing ,the food was excellent , and the staff went above and beyond for my daughters birthday! As always , thank you to all the staff and chefs for the impeccable and memorable service that you provide from the moment you walk through the door !
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JosephC
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent! Our server (can't remember her name) was so polite and kind! She deserves a raise!
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jeffb
Cancun
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Changed the menu in August, average food, had the veal, not much taste served with fries, convenient but not great
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LoriM
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have a hearing issue and had asked for a table in a quite area, which they accommodated perfectly. We are gluten sensitive and (to our surprise) they had gluten free bread available. Our waiter, Lamas, was very friendly and made some wonderful recommendations! The pork skirt steak is not something we would have ordered but it was amazing!! We truly enjoyed the overall experience!
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JayD1
Naples
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hassan our waiter made this a memorable night it was our 55 wedding anniversary and we drove over from the devastation in Fort Myers the entire staff could not have been nicer to us We appreciate all the comments and the food and drinks where outstanding Made me believe that we are here to help and support Recommend at highest
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Carlos
Miami
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
I ordered a Sole that was tasteless and frozen. Appetizeers were OK but Tuna Crudo was a not totally fresh tuna. Overpriced.
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Foodlover
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Fabulous service!!!!!
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foodenjoyer
Exclusive
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the Miami Spice special for $28.00 a tasty salad, fish sandwich and chocolate cake. My husband had the shrimp cocktail (3 shrimp), hamburger and cheesecake. Everything was prepared great and service was excellent. We were there on a Friday and ate inside but with a view to the outside, including seeing squirrels and two iguanas go after scraps.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Whitney waited on us and was very friendly and attentive. The food was fresh and delicious.
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FLORENCIAC
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday brunch it's a must. Waiting to go back again.
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VirginiaN
Nashville
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good and sitting outside was a great choice, loved the view!
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Dinner
Fort Lauderdale
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
This is the third time I have eaten here in 2 years. While the food has gotten better, the service is not up to par for a Ritz Carlton. We ordered cocktails with the appetizer and were being rushed to order our entrees too. When we ordered the entrees we ordered a bottle of wine. That came out and was poured while we were only half way through the cocktails. Inside is very loud and you constantly hear the receipt machine printing orders. For the price and it being the nice restaurant at the Ritz it's not worth the money.
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MikeG
Tampa
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Food was average and wines wayyyy overpriced. Sat us (2) at a table at the top of a set of stairs and table was barely 30” wide. Way overpriced.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lightkeepers was a great place to celebrate an anniversary. Wish we could have been placed in better seating but overall a wonderful experience. The wait staff was charming and knowledgable, and never rushed us. The sole was outstanding in its milanaise sauce. We will return!
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EricG
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Like this place , the view is amazing. the staff is totally great
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Raul
Miami
111 reviews
vip
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Chef, new menu, amazing.
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JOSEM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Farewell son’s family departing back to his hometown.
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MJH01
Tampa
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
We recently stayed at this beautiful Ritz Carlton property on Key Biscayne for my birthday weekend and had Sunday Brunch at Lightkeepers. The food was delicious, beautiful presentations and the variety was amazing, breakfast food items, entrees, seafoods, meats and desserts. However, for $135 per person, we did not feel it was worth the cost. We didn't expect the meal to be inexpensive, and happy to pay for quality, but $135 with taxes & fees, close to $150 pp for brunch, is insane!
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary Lunch
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a birthday dinner. Had a fantastic time. Great fish and great cocktails. Ask for outdoor seating, weather permitting— the view over the water is spectacular. Hassan was our waiter and he was so nice and attentive. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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DCskiing
Amarillo
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
'Lightkeepers' is a restaurant inside Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne. Service was good, food was good as well. Good atmosphere sitting outside as well.
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MADILE
Miami
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Celebrating my son’s 24th birthday. We have been goi g to the Ritz for years and it never disappoints!!
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FDFJ
New York Area
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience5
Portions were extremely small, not worth the cost!
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service provided by Hassan. Food was outstanding. Get the prawns!!
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Kevin
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Take your friends or family and enjoy the scenery, the amazing good, and the impeccable service. You won't be disappointed.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Lightkeepers is rated 4.5 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Dining areas

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Neighborhood
Village of Key Biscayne
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
LightKeepers offers valet parking at a discounted price only for those who dine at the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Genevieve Blair
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miami/key-biscayne/dining/lightkeepers
Phone number
(305) 365-4156 ext. 4186

Lightkeepers

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Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Spanish Octopus

Skirt Steak

Chocolate Plantain Cake

Menu

Rise and Shine

Selection of Fresh Juice$6.00

Morning Brew$6.00

From the Kitchen

Fitness$19.00

Toasted Oats + Ancient Grains$13.00

Omelet$20.00

American Breakfast$20.00

From the Griddle$24.00

Buffets

Breakfast Buffet$38.00

Continental Buffet$25.00

For the Table

Seasonal Berries

Smoked Bacon

Palmetto Creek Sausage

Ham + Cheese Croquette

Hash Browns

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Lightkeepers restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Dining areas

Additional information