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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Key West / Florida Keys

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Key West / Florida Keys? 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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Latitudes Key West, FL on Sunset Key

4.7

4.7 (16138)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Key West

About the restaurant

Latitudes is located on the private island of Sunset Key. Our boat launch is located at Slip 29, behind the Opal Key Resort, 245 Front St. Your reservation time is your departure time, please arrive 8-10 minutes prior to check in. Due to limited indoor seating, reservations MAY NOT be guaranteed in case of inclement weather. You are not permitted to board the ferry prior to your reservation time.
Advance reservations are required. Dress Code is upscale resort attire: collared shirt, shorts or slacks for men -no tank tops; casual dress, shorts or slacks for women. No beachwear please.

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RandyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent . Everyone should experience Latitudes

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Key West Fish Tacos

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Maine Lobster & Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Drift at Islander Resort

4.6

4.6 (20)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Islamorada

About the restaurant

Drift celebrates the pure flavors and simple joys of dining. Drift's dishes are crafted using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, cooked over open flames to accentuate their intrinsic flavors.
Drift's cuisine is Mediterranean and includes Greek inspired dishes and plenty of local seafood. Join us for apps and drinks, a full meal, or a quick bite!
Our cocktail program is curated by a Miami-based mixologist and includes refreshing locally-influenced cocktails.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We reserved a table at Drift because it looked like a beautiful waterfront restaurant (online) and because we were staying at the Islander Resort. The restaurant did not disappoint. The view was even better than we expected. It is a very romantic and relaxing setting. We really enjoyed being so close to the ocean. We had the fresh catch and the whole fish of the day. Both were delicious and very fresh. The service was excellent and we didn't feel rushed. We liked Drift so much that we had dinner there two evenings and we look forward to dining there again on our next visit to Islamorada.

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Local Catch Discount

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4.8

4.8 (2949)

$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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Melanie

Dined 2 days ago

Such a great experience. We loved getting to know everyone that works there. They take great pride and seem to have an awesome team! Robert was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the food and wine selection!

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Red Shoe Island Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1549)

$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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Kate

Dined 3 days ago

They truly made dining out an experience! The two seating options are great, and the food was outstanding.

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Seared Scallops GF

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Beef Stroganoff

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Shrimp Mango Toast

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4.8

4.8 (2608)

$31 to $50

American

Key West

About the restaurant

Tropical open-air fine dining in a casual atmosphere. open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations suggested. Classic elegant cuisine prepared in our unique style, featuring fresh local seafood and the finest cuts of meat. We offer an extensive wine list to satisfy all palates. Come experience a Key West tradition...La Te Da.

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adamVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food, quiet romantic ambiance, excellent service, and exquisite cocktails, a wonderful experience

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Crab Cake Salad

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French Onion Soup

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4.7

4.7 (132)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Marathon

About the restaurant

Plaza Grill offers a sophisticated, friendly atmosphere, gentle lighting, soft music, a cozy bar, comfortable chairs, attentive service. We are located at the heart of the Florida Keys, just one mile before the Seven Mile Bridge.

Plaza Grill has an award-winning International wine list and an unparalleled menu.
Plaza Grill won
"The Best Steak" on 2024 The Best Of Marathon.
Received "Diner's Choice" from Open Table in 2023-2024-2025 consecutively.

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RickVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Definitely my best dining experience in Marathon. After 4 years of searching, finally found an excellent dining experience.We definitely be going back.

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Pierre's Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

4.6 (1638)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Islamorada

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Islamorada at mile marker 81.6, Pierre's Restaurant is set amidst a glorious, palm-lined beach overlooking blue waters, with walking paths through tropical flowers and a thatched forest. The two-story exterior resembles the old colonial style residences found in West Africa, but its interior reflects different cultures from around the world. Pierre's offers fine dining on the second floor. Guests may enjoy meals indoors, or on the balcony-accompanied by Islamorada's spectacular sunsets and tropical views. The Green Flash Lounge serves guests on the main floor and the downstairs veranda. Outdoor seating is first come, first served and not available to be reserved.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

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A&B Lobster House

4.7

4.7 (5065)

$50 and over

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Enjoy the freshest seafood on the island delivered daily. As our name implies, we specialize in lobster, both from Maine and Florida, prepared with a delicate fusion of the classic and contemporary styles of our talented chefs. We are also renowned for our steaks, Certified Prime Angus Beef and Wagyu Beef.

Dine outside on the wrap-around balcony or inside our timeless dining room, while our knowledgeable and attentive staff anticipates your every need and helps to make your experience unforgettable.

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Bill

Dined 1 day ago

Fabulous all around! We had a great meal and the device/server was fabulous !

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A&B Lobster Bisque

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2 Lb Maine Lobster

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Caribbean Lobster Risotto

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Butterfly Café

4.6

4.6 (485)

$31 to $50

American

Marathon

About the restaurant

Serving ocean food platters in the scenic bay views of Tranquility Bay, Butterfly Café is a full service restaurant ladling seafood dinners to the lodgers and visiting gourmets.
Customers can dine in the upscale elegant indoors furnished with wicker seats and grommet curtains or relax in the outdoor patio at Butterfly Cafe.

Important note: To guarantee outdoor dining with us please select "Outdoor" Seating at booking. Standard seating is indoors.
If Outdoor Seating is not an option when you book, all outdoor tables are reserved at the time you selected.

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NLVIP

Dined on May 20, 2025

The service was great—Anthony was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is lovely. The food was okay… filet, scallops, and pasta were overdone. Presentation of food was beautiful.

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La Trattoria Oceanside

4.7

4.7 (2316)

$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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Hillary

Dined 3 days ago

They were very helpful to accommodate us and a beautiful place!

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Spaghetti alla Bolognese

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