Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in Key West, FL

ernesto argudin cordero Truly delicious, authentic Cuban flavor. Highly recommend the Cuban sandwich, the tamal was amazing, and we ordered the Cuban platter with ropa vieja, picadillo, lechon asado, saffron rice, and black beans soup. Everything was outstanding, top notch.

Iryna Angel Lovely restaurant. Kristina was very helpful and friendly, good knowledge of the menu. Food was delicious. Was visit 2nd time for lunch. I can say Breakfast and Dinner menu much better than lunch menu. I order salad and I not like the dressing was ruined all taste of the salad and not taste good at all. They also have some trouble with coffee machine and it’s not make proper coffee. I was disappointed as I was really want coffee. Also coffee not tastes the best and desert was also not for me maybe I not like at all.

Ken Jenkins Better Than Sex in Key West is an indulgent, romantic gem. I return every time I’m in town because it’s truly an experience. The atmosphere feels intimate and seductive—made for slow conversations, soft glances, and celebrating someone special. The desserts are heavenly, crafted with care, and the cocktails are unforgettable. It’s the kind of place where time slows down and the evening feels magical. For romance, ambiance, and exquisite flavors, this is the perfect date-night escape. Enjoy a light lunch earlier and come here ready to savor every moment.”

Pat Bradley We always stop here a couple of times when in Key West. This year we took our family for Thanksgiving dinner. It was an amazing experience. Everyone in our party loved it and said the turkey, dressing, etc was so much better than they expected. The atmosphere here is terrific. Service can be a little slow at times, but it’s a busy place so just get a drink and enjoy the view.

Jessica McLellan We had a delightful lunch when we came into port on the Norwegian Star. Service was excellent and the food delicious as well as beautiful! Our favorite was the Yellow fin Tuna and greens though the Dolphin Fingers and Conch Fritters were wonderful as well. The Key Lime Pie was a must-order and did not disappoint! They even kept the chickens that were stalking our food at bay with a spray bottle. Highly recommend!

Steve X Three of us ate dinner here on a weekday in early November. The restaurant was almost empty so we had our choice of tables and sat outside. This was one of our best dining experiences in Key West. This is elegant oceanfront fine dining. Yes it’s expensive, but for us well worth the ambiance and terrific food and attentive service. For appetizers we had shrimp cocktail (one of the best), grilled focaccia bread (very delicious), and lobster tostadas (yummy). The Four Marlins house salad was fresh and very tasty. The Jumbo Prawns and Grilled Swordfish dinners were incredible. For dessert the Key Lime pie and berry cake hit the spot, as did the espressos and butterscotch martini. Our server Ashley was very accommodating and at no extra cost gave us a couple of extra pieces of the focaccia bread. She also made sure water glasses stayed filled, and brought multiple samples of wine for us to try. We had a wonderful evening and would definitely return the next time we vacation in Key West. Our most expensive dinner ($400 excluding tip) but worth it for what we got. Free valet parking is available so no need to Uber here.

Olivia Loveland The Moondog Cafe is a must! Definitely a new spot I will be stopping at during every visit! The key lime pie was divine and so fun and the food was amazing! I can’t remember the name of the salad but it was like a southwest chicken salad and was to die for! And we did a veggie Benedict that was delicious. 12/10 recommend. The roosters walking around too made the whole atmosphere that much better!

Robert Bussey The Stoned Crab quickly became my go-to spot during my trip. I practically ate every meal here! The food is absolutely incredible, bursting with fresh flavors that keep you coming back for more. Every dish I tried was top-notch, and I couldn’t resist grabbing a slice of their legendary key lime pie to take back to my room each night for a late snack. The service was friendly and attentive, and the laid-back, coastal atmosphere made every visit feel like a true vacation experience. If you’re in the area, this is an absolute must visit. You won’t be disappointed!

Clara Whalen One of the best places to hang on Key West. Incredible views of the water and passing boats, usually live music on the stage, TVs, vibrant colors, fans to keep cool, feels like paradise! We loved sitting at the bar but also walking up and down the pier near the water on the path. It could almost seem like a hidden gem with less of a crowd than Duval! Bartending service was great as were the drinks, snacks, and memories!

Scott Spellman Best frozen drinks in Key West! Loved the Blackened Mahi Mahi, Conch Fritters, and Cajun Shrimp. Great service and fun style

Nia What a hidden gem! This rustic, slightly divey spot has so much charm and character. The food portions are huge and absolutely delicious — every bite felt homemade with love. And the key lime pie? Hands down the best I have ever tasted — creamy, tangy, and unforgettable. Definitely a must-visit!

Cassy Skovlund Every detail of this place was heaven on earth!! From the quirky decor, the LITERAL KEY LIME PIE piece IN THE FRENCH TOAST, to the absolute doll of a waitress!! 12/10!!! Was a beautiful end to our honeymoon trip!!

Melissa Nowicki Everyone we’ve met here on the island has been super nice, friendly and seems to love their job. We stopped in for an appetizer and a drink. We ordered the nachos which were delicious and a rum beverage, which was delicious. Very nice atmosphere outdoor seating bar seating. They had entertainment, good music

RJ A Great place, outdoor seating. Outdoor atmosphere, somewhat shaded. Can order drinks from bar inside the Saloon, dog friendly! Food truck on the premise with great food. Did the trio of tacos and slides at happy hour. Red Sangria and key lime pie. The sangria wasnt anything special, key lime pie wasnt either, your at the keys have to try different pies from different places, didnt really stand out. The tacos and the slides were WOW! Got fish, korean bbq and shrimp. Loved it so much we ordered another trio. Almost just as good, the fish wasnt as delicious, but well worth it. The sliders were great. The place wasnt too busy the time we got there which was perfect. We liked the food so much we got a burrito, we were attacking and left so satisfied. A must if you are that part of the keys, worth going out of your way.

Robyn Such good food so glad we ended up here! We tried to go to a different spot but they were too busy so we thought we’d see if this place had any tables instead. We were so gald we did! It was extremely quiet and had plenty of tables, the staff were quick to serve us and the food didn’t take long at all to come out. We had the Catch of the Day Ruben (happened to be swordfish), Lobster roll and the Lobster Mac and cheese they all tasted delicious, definitely recommend this spot for anyone who is travelling. Also the key lime pie is amazing too!!