Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Key West / Florida Keys

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Lido 73

4.7

4.7 (40)

$30 and under

International

Tavernier

About the restaurant

Waterfront restaurant located in the entrance of Islamorada. Come by boat, car, golf cart or walking. Located off of Tavernier creek, in a beautiful serene basin, LIDO 73 brings the essence of European summers to life year round. Enjoy fresh seafood appetizers and entrees, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches and more! Wine, beer, bubbly and Italian refreshments served at bar or dine in service. Indoor and Outdoor seating available.

Lido 73 has a casual beach club vibe. The indoor seating is cozy with famous underwater scenes captured by world famous photographer Stephen Frink. Outdoor seating faces the water with vintage umbrellas and a tiki hut. There is 300 feet of dockage space for guests arriving by boat.

Top review

Grace

Dined 6 days ago

The food was amazing!! Staff were all helpful and friendly. Will definitely mark it as one of our favorites!

Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (56)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Seafood sourced right from our marina, a char-grilled filet, or your own catch cooked right here? You’ve come to the right place. Executive Chef Yeni Mendoza and Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen celebrates flavors native to the Florida Keys while seamlessly blending them with the culinary influences and cooking styles of the Caribbean. Live music Fridays-Sundays. Enjoy your experience with us in our air-conditioned dining room, or marina-side shaded patio.
We look forward to your visit with us.

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Beth

Dined 7 days ago

Noise level was extremely high but food and service were excellent

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Alonzo's Oyster Bar

4.4

4.4 (728)

$30 and under

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Long before there was a boardwalk, friends Alonzo Cothron & Berlin Felton’s original establishment was a fish house. Boats would pull up right outside and throw the fish straight in!
We’ve changed a little since then, but the most important thing remains the same - guests can still kick back and experience the freshest, locally caught seafood in one hand, a cold beverage in the other, soak in the view, and watch the world go by.

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Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

It was a beautiful Marina view. The wait staff was very attentive and the oysters were amazing, I like the fact they were sold per oyster so I could try different ones,

Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina

4.4

4.4 (144)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Marathon

About the restaurant

We are a Historic Island Style Tiki Diner located Waterfront on the Gulf Side in Marathon, FL! Our BBQ is smoked daily on the premises, and we offer fresh local seafood. Share a bit of what the Keys used to be. We are home to the Original Award-Winning Deep Fried Key Lime Pie and we have the BEST Mojitos in town! Start your day with our Smokehouse Southern Style Breakfast and Bottomless Mimosas or stop in for Lunch or Dinner and Live Music 6 – 9 PM!
We are Pet Friendly!

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marcel

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

This might be our new favorite restaurant in the Key's. Great service! Great low key atmosphere and great value for what you get!!

Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa

4.2

4.2 (289)

$30 and under

Sushi

Islamorada

About the restaurant

Enjoy the freshest sushi Islamorada can offer. Our chefs are trained to prepare all the classic favorites as well as bold new features. With an eye toward presentation, our menu serves up an extensive list of nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls and more for a personal and tantalizing dining experience.

In addition to sushi plates, Nikai offers over 35 types of hot and cold sakes to complement your meal. Truly, Nikai is a gem among Florida Keys restaurants

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Melvin

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

The food was so delicious and our waiter, Nicholas was amazing!!! Can’t wait to go back again…

Margaritaville - Key West

4.2

4.2 (25)

$30 and under

American

Key West

About the restaurant

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, once only a state of mind is now a state of being and a landmark on Duval Street. Margaritaville Key West embraces the mythical world defined by the insightful lyrics of singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett for over three decades. Characters both local and from prose and poem create an entertaining atmosphere that brings to life the search for the legendary lost shaker of salt. If you are looking for the real Key West experience, you'll find it here with the island-inspired menu, those famous concoctions and live music worthy of the name.

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Dan

Dined on May 4, 2025

Really nothing special, somewhat limited menu. Service was ok, might not return as there are better options in Key West. Gift shop was adjacent and actually better than the restaurant.

Hard Rock Cafe - Key West

4.1

4.1 (520)

$30 and under

American

Key West

About the restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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James

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Another awesome night with live entertainment from The Marshall Morlock Band. The food and drinks were excellent. The only issue was that the Hard Rock included a 20% service charge on our tab without our knowledge and there was no mention of it from our server and no indication that I saw on the menu.

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Dry Rocks

4.1

4.1 (6)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Mexican

Key Largo

About the restaurant

Dry Rocks, the premier Restaurant in Key Largo, FL, offers an unforgettable dining experience. Located at 97000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, our restaurant is a must-visit destination for foodies and families alike. At Dry Rocks, we pride ourselves on serving only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients, carefully crafted into mouth-watering dishes that will leave you wanting more. Our menu boasts a wide range of options to cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner, a casual lunch, or a fun night out with friends, our Restaurant provides the perfect ambiance and exceptional service to make your experience truly special. Visit us today and discover why Dry Rocks is the go-to Restaurant in Key Largo. We can't wait to welcome you!

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Joseph

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Wait staff was outstanding. Food was just what I was looking for

Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill

3.9

3.9 (159)

$30 and under

American

Key Largo

About the restaurant

Escape to Key Largo's waterfront gem! Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill offers unforgettable dining with ocean views and nightly entertainment. Experience culinary excellence and book your table now for a fantastic evening in paradise!

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AlbertoVIP

Dined 5 days ago

It is always good to be at Jimmy Johnson. Great food , music and scenery!

The Stoned Crab

3.7

3.7 (414)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Key West

About the restaurant

Key West's only ALL OPEN-AIR RESTAURANT. Introducing Key West's first restaurant specializing in our favorite local delicacy, stone crab! Fisherman delivers their catches straight to our docks every day, so we have the freshest local seafood the Keys can offer. Stop by for lunch, dinner or drinks and see why everyone is calling The Stoned Crab Key West's hottest restaurant! Locals and visitors alike can enjoy The Stoned Crab for freshly caught seafood fare that includes Key West Pinks ,conch fritters, conch chowder, stone crab bisque, grouper fritters and more.
Try one of the steamer plates at The Stoned Crab for a filling taste of the sea. The steamers comes with variety of shellfish , The surf and turf steamer provides the best of both worlds with a NY Prime cut strip, whole lobster tail and snow crab legs to enjoy.

Come experience our daily shark feedings at 1 PM and 5 PM!

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RobVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

The food was excellent and huge portions! We had the Steamed Lobster, crab, mussels and shrimp. It was very good and I could not eat it all. We ate on the dock next to the water and it was wonderful. The wait staff sang “Happy Birthday” to my wife at the end of dinner and did an incredible job. Best Key Lime pie ever!

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