Little Pearl

Name: Little Pearl
Address: 632 Olivia St, Key West, FL, United States, 33040
Telephone: (305) 204-4762
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2407 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 204-4762
Website
https://littlepearlkeywest.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Elias Miranda

Location
632 Olivia St, Key West, FL 33040
Neighborhood
Key West
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu
Multiple dates available
Chef tasting menu $85 per person

What 2,407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Key West / Florida Keys
Best Overall
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Innovative
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Seafood
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Good for special occasions
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Seafood

2,407 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great anniversary dinner with friends! Food was amazing as always. Service was exceptional.
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JohnK
St. Louis
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an outstanding dinner at Little Pearl last night. We arrived for their first sitting at 5:00 pm and had the whole restaurant of 20 seats plus 4 bar seats to ourselves. We were treated like royalty by our server Jess. She explained the fixed menu to us with some great recommendations. The food was incredible with a definite Asian influence. Parking can be a challenge, but we highly recommend Little Pearl. You might want to consider taking Uber/Lyft and not worry about finding a street parking place.
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stevenz
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A absolute gem! Menu our night was fantastic! Service, incredible! Presentation was perfect! We will be back!
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TomA
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great local place. We try to go every time we’re in Key West. Unique, fresh tasting menu. Excellent food and Daniel and staff are as friendly as can be. Makes you feel like old Key West.
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Cknauf
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner. Amazing food and exceptional service. The tasting menu was perfect. We will definitely be back.
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Maya
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gem of a restaurant!!! You will not be disappointed! Best experience we have ever had in Key West!!
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TamaraS
Key West
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, lovely staff! Celebrated my husband's birthday and enjoyed the evening.
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kirsten
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have dined in some of the best small restaurants all over the world. This meal lands in the top 3. Stunning, complex flavors. What an amazing treat. And the service could not be more genuine in a locally appropriate ambiance. We wish all the best recognition there is to Little Pearl.
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GilbertM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Food was very good. We went for my birthday, but they don’t do any specials. Was very nice and cute place!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. One of the best restaurants in the keys
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing! I do not know how this place doesn’t have a Michelin star!
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Foodiewino
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything about our dinner. The food was amazing as was our server.
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ShelleyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional dining experience each and every time. It’s my favorite restaurant in Key West!
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Dave
Detroit
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pearl is a pearl. Not just amazing food but an interesting and fun dining experience.
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MichaelA
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Restaurant and cute ambience.. Portions are small but very high quality If you are going to “get full” go elsewhere. Definitely a special occasion restaurant unless you are use to around a 300 dinner bill for 2. 85 per person, 2 glasses of wine and 2 ports. Recommend a reservation as the restaurant is very small and meant for parties of 2-4 people. There was one party of about 8 men and they too up 1/3 of the seating and were very loud on the night we went but they were fun but was very loud inside the small space. Menu changes monthly we were told. All around, great experience and would definitely come back to see what’s new.
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Travis
Raleigh
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we had was spectacular. The service was phenomenal; I believe it was Gail and Dan and they were amazing and so attentive and fun! The whole meal was phenomenal! Definitely suggest it to anyone!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Compliments to Chef on an amazing tasting menu. Every single dish was excellent. Compliments to the staff, especially Daniel.
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AndrewV
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great meal, good service. Caviar service was great, as was the tasting menu
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Jean
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great good as always. Server gray too. Our friend tried ox tail for first time.. I had boat fish of day
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal i have had in a long time. Every course was beautifully presented and tasted even better...
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinning experience. Can’t wait to come back
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff, from the first greeting, till the said good night is the highlight of an incredible little gem here in Key West. Accommodating, welcoming and fun. There were several birthdays and they made everyone feel welcome and special. The food was outstanding, and a great variety. Jessica was so knowledgeable about what we were eating and seemed to enjoy sharing the knowledge in a fun friendly way. We will certainly be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful. I loved all the food I ordered. I definitely will be back! The staffs were very friendly and welcoming.
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Kesuni
Charleston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
On this third visit to Little Pearl for a BIG birthday celebration we were once again showered with excellence. Let me be clear that the first visit was five years ago--outstanding I still recall. The second visit was days before the world shut down due to Covid. Again--they delivered stellar quality all the way around the restaurant. Then, last week, for the biggie birthday, the service was on point, not overly solicitous and the food was creative and bite after bite delicious. The oysters were the best we ever recalled enjoying and the Queen Snapper was flavored subtly to allow the freshness to shine. Consistency is missing in many many restaurants these days--as is service where employees seem often to not possess the heart for service. Not here at Little Pearl! Service and quality are alive and well! Can't wait for visit number 4. But until then, I have been reminded of what I SHOULD, and will, expect for the higher prices I pay for a nice meal out. Way to set the bar high, Little Pearl team, on quality in a time when many forget they should expect to be showered with excellence.
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PaulineGras
Brazil
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
In a culinary landscape often dominated by fish tacos, burgers, and fried fish in The Keys, discovering a gem that caters to discerning palates is a rare delight. As a devoted food enthusiast, along with my family, we yearned for more than the usual offerings, given the bountiful array of fish and seafood found in this region. Imagine our sheer joy when we stumbled upon this charming establishment that not only delivered exceptional cuisine but also boasted an impressive selection of wines. With a party of four, we seized the opportunity to explore a diverse range of dishes from the tasting menu. To our pleasant surprise, the quality and mastery of preparation surpassed our expectations. Amidst a menu that often presents challenges in execution, the expertly cooked squid and fish stood out as shining examples of culinary expertise. Our server, Heather, added to the experience with her delightful demeanor and warm hospitality, enhancing our evening even further. The restaurant's decor exudes a whimsical charm, adorned with an array of nautical objects that exhibit impeccable taste. This unexpected find elevated our Keys excursion, infusing it with an extra layer of enjoyment. Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience that transcends the ordinary.
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TylerG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding. The atmosphere was relaxed and the decor was very tasteful without being pretentious. The wine was very well priced and delicious. Our server Gail was attentive and extremely kind - she really made our night. We had high hopes for Little Pearl and it exceeded our expectations.
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KSal
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Key West! We have been here a month and will be going for our third time before we leave. The food is amazing and so fresh. Wine options are fantastic. And the wait staff is so great, funny and personable. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
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SvK1230
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a lovely experience at Little Pearl. Great people running the show and great food through and through. The upscale experience we were looking for and striking out with in Key West but not nearly the “upscale” prices which we usually see. For the level and quality of food you’re getting for the tasting menu it is a steal. Great wine collection and overall really enjoyed our evening together
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rogerm
Naples
127 reviews
vip
3.0
127 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
First time back since COVID and new menu. I liked the original concept better. The snapper and creamy flan were excellent. The other 2 courses forgettable.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
50th birthday
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KatyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I highly suggest getting dinner at Little Pearl. The food was incredible. We added the oysters and they were some of the best tasting I’ve had. We will be back again for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My partner and I have driven from Miami to Key West specifically to come to this restaurant twice now! Seasonally fresh, knowledgeable welcoming staff, and in the best location. Off the busy Duval ST but still in walking distance to the fun. Could not recommend more
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SimoneR
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! The food was incredible and the service even better. This place is an absolute gem and a must if in Key West!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again; Little Pearl shines like a diamond in the Key West food scene. Attentive and informed servers deliver delicious innovative food in an unpretentious environment.
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ReginaB
Charleston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Amazing cuisine. Highly recommend.
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ShawnC
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Inventive menu. Small and intimate restaurant. Bao were exceptional as was cheese plate and eel. Squid was over cooked which is surprising for a signature dish. Nice presentation and efficient service. Wine list could be more extensive.
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Connie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice ambiance and great pure food. We, as a family, enjoyed it very much.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience and the service was outstanding.
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MeaghanC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to experience the 5 course pairing menu and we were not disappointed. It was one of our favorite experiences on our entire honeymoon. We've already added this to our MUST GO list for our next trip. Cannot wait to see what they whip up next!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience, you feel like you are at home in the keys and being served the most remarkable food with the personal service to match. I have experienced the finest nyc and miami meals and restaurants before, this was that, but with the keys flair and hospitality.
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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
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Little Pearl is rated 4.9 stars by 2407 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

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

632 Olivia St, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

Neighborhood
Key West
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Elias Miranda
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://littlepearlkeywest.com/
Phone number
(305) 204-4762

Featured in

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Little Pearl

Make a reservation

Additional information

Featured in

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

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

Menu

What 2,407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Little Pearl restaurant rated?

Is Little Pearl currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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