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Little Pearl, Key West, FL

Little Pearl

4.8
4.8
2241 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Elias Miranda

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Chef tasting menu $85 per person

What 2,241 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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

    Best Value

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Innovative

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Neighborhood gem

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for fine wines

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Seafood

  • 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

    Best Value

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Innovative

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for fine wines

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Seafood

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  1. DawnS

    New York Area

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We love this little place and their creativity is awesome.
  2. Anne

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing from start to finish! We will be back again and again!!
  3. DavidS

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb restaurant. Exciting menu selections. Wonderfully paired 4 course meal. Very nice wine selections. Service was top notch. Rob is professional, attentive and just a great person. Our evening was the best experience. Dinner here every night would never get old. Thank you Little Pearl.
  4. LauraDuff

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Robert was phenomenal, as was the rest of the staff. The food was inventive both in flavor and presentation. From beginning to end, our meal was a delectable journey filled with such unique delights, we wanted the meal to never end. I am already looking forward to our next visit here, wondering with excitement what the chef will create next.
  5. LindaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing…..from the ambiance, the knowledgeable and engaging wait staff, to the superb food! Truly a gastronomic experience. The chef obviously understands how to marry flavor, texture, and presentation to creative splendor for the palate. The wine list was outstanding. Not extensive but rather carefully curated. The experience was so pleasurable that we were lucky enough to secure a reservation for the following evening.
  6. Fooddude

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Put Little Pearl on your “don’t miss” list when in Key West. This little place is special. Reservations should be made at least a few weeks in advance. Dress in your best casual and consider this the meal you will tell your friends about.
  7. AmyD

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and service!
  8. helenh

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful presentation and completely delicious. Definitely the best food we ate on the island this holiday. The lobster corn dog was a revelation.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an awesome server, enjoyed chatting with the table next to us, and the food was the best meal we had in key west! Yakitori was 10/10!!
  10. francophile

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding menu; everything was delicious. Tempted to go back again just to try what we didn't eat the first time!
  11. BradS

    New Mexico

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with unusual options. Great service and very nice atmosphere. Highly recommended
  12. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A gem of a restaurant
  13. LauraB

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New menu (March's), same incredible flavors, atmosphere and service. Little Pearl remains our favorite in Key West. Thanks!!!
  14. Lizzie

    Richmond

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu is carefully curated with something for everyone. The most impressive thing was that our table consisted of two very senior citizens and two very discriminating(read: picky) fifteen year olds. The latter practically licked their plates! Of particular note were the gazpacho, the shrimp taco, the Wagyu beef and the best of all: the yellowtail snapper with an amazing ginger sauce. The tiramisu finish was the "cherry on top". Simply outstanding. Can't wait for the next time!
  15. ChristopherM

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very nice meal. The waiters could update their look given the prices.
  16. Herbalmama

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect experience with impeccable service and dishes. Highly recommend,
  17. JoanM

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Walked by little pearl on our way to Sunday mass. Checked it out line and made our reservation for 3/6/23. Mentioned where we were going to various key west residents. They all claimed little pearl was their favorite restaurant. We went last night and were thrilled. It is now our favorite key west restaurant. Food was sublime; excellent wine list. Patrick, our server, was the best. We will definitely recommend little pearl and come back next time we are in key west!
  18. MeredithK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was innovative and imaginative. Our server was entertaining and the service impeccable.
  19. GinnyW

    Seattle

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. Service is attentive. Overall great experience.
  20. SeanC

    New England

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of the best places to eat in Key West. Place is off the beaten path but great staff and impressive food. Not cheap but worth every penny. Make a reservation and enjoy!
  21. MarikoB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was amazing. We would definitely recommend the place.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful event— really top notch. The food was an amazing blend of flavors that elevated what you know and love about Florida’s shrimp, grouper, oysters with a spicy, Asian flair. Would go back tomorrow!
  23. NatalieR

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can’t say enough! We had the most magical evening. Little Pearl makes dining an experience! Our waitress, Heather, is amazing. Everyone at Little Pearl is awesome.
  24. JohnC

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After years of experience trying the many great restaurants in Key West, the hot wife and I had our first meal at Little Pearl last night. It was excellent, but a bit loud at times. We had the 7pm seating, got a cozy table by the wall, and loved every interaction with the wait staff who were all smart, attentive, fun and on their game at all times. The 4 course set menu options were all outstanding, but be prepared for some heat with a few dishes like the shrimp waffles, Red Snapper with grits, and salmon carpaccio. We loved it, but it might catch less adventurous taste buds by surprise. The wine list is is limited but well chosen. Her desert was ok but not up to the rest of the meal, while I was very happy with the cheese option and an excellent glass of port to go with it. Little Pearl is now officially on our annual must dining list. Enjoy!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service. Service is shared among the waitstaff so we got to meet them all. Very personal service. Staff knew all about the menu. Food was excellent, unusual and we would definitely go back.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far my favorite restaurant not only in key west but Florida must try
  27. RandyB

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quite a superb evening. But we had a birthday girl with us and I thought she might have received something, did not and did not have to be something big. Just a thought. It’s always a memorable place to eat when we dine every year this same week.
  28. HeidiC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fun amazing experience. The food was so good, it was a challenge not to lick the plate. They are not afraid to add a bit of heat. Ceviche was made in a way that we’d never had and we wish we’d asked for deets. Love the bao, too. And such a cozy, casual but upscale vibe. Color us thrilled!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Although we anticipated a wonderful dinner with great variety of cuisines, we were rather disappointed. There was a variety of dishes to choose from. It was difficult to enjoy each serving since the service was rushed in order to seat the next group. We tasted each serving but never lingered over a course. Perhaps our experience would have been better if there had been more time to savor the taste and less than two hours for four courses is a rushed and hurried dinner. Many of the courses were wonderful but the need to move on to the next course was less than stellar. A bit too pricey for an enjoyable dining experience.
  30. RobertL

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Little Peale 10 times in the last three years. Every time the food is amazing! So many perfectly put-together flavors. Your taste buds are in heaven. Then the service is just as great. If you make a reservation, with all the great places to eat in Key West, this one is always #1 for us.
  31. HHinATL

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One word. Amazing. Did I say Amazing ! An amazing experience — dining and service
  32. BillF

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants in KW. We always have the server pair our dishes with his voice of wine! Reading an excellent staff and it goes without saying the food is spectacular! Highly recommended!
  33. LauraB

    Western NC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dining experience we have had in years
  34. SherryF

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience5
    We met a local couple and all 4 of us ate dinner here on Friday night. It was a tasting menu and most of the courses were really good. However we were told in the first 15 minutes that we had to order soon because there was a 9:00pm seating and we needed to be finished by that time. And at the end of our dinner- we hadn’t finished our 2nd bottle of wine for the table, the waiter grabbed it out of the chiller to throw away. We asked if we could take it with us and the waiter rolled his eyes, stuck his thumb in the opening of the wine bottle corked it for us and rudely put it on the table. Who wants to drink this wine now? We spent $550 for 4 of us without the tip. For the money we felt portions were small, attitudes were ridiculous and overall it wasn’t anything too special.
  35. MisheilC

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Pre-fixe menu a good concept. But, simple is always best. Too much going on in every course so much so that the highlight of each course was lost.
  36. EileenM

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about Little Pearl was just right. The food was creative, fresh and perfectly prepared. Jess and the rest of the team provided excellent service. Everyone used inside voices, which topped of a lovely evening.
  37. TIMS

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Chefs tasting menu was excellent, 4 courses with 3 choices in each. Excellent service and food.
  38. RosannK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined outside, which was pleasant. Excellent, creative food.
  39. Elena

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    It was not good value for the money. The appetizers were really good, however, tho other three courses were very disappointing.
  40. Anniversarycouple

    Columbus

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful menu

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 4.8 stars by 2241 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 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Little Pearl

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

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