Best Places to Eat in Key West for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Staying in a Rent Key West vacation rental comes with plenty of perks, including the freedom to cook your own meals whenever you want. But let’s be honest: no one wants to spend their entire vacation in the kitchen. Fortunately, Key West is packed with incredible restaurants serving everything from fresh-caught seafood to authentic Cuban cuisine and island-inspired favorites. Whether you’re searching for the perfect breakfast spot, a casual lunch, or an unforgettable dinner, this guide will help you discover the best places to eat in Key West!

Best Breakfast in Key West

Start the day with a delicious breakfast in Key West. Whether you are looking for a quick cafe to grab a sandwich or a sit-down restaurant serving up all your favorite classics, there is an eatery for everyone:

Blue Heaven is one of the most iconic restaurants on the island. Sit outside in the open-air courtyard and enjoy a hearty breakfast of authentic Floridian-Caribbean cuisine. It’s quirky, laidback, and quintessentially Key West!
Banana Cafe brings a taste of France to the Keys. Stop in at this French bistro for crepes, eggs Benedict, omelettes, and waffles in a low-key setting.
The Breakfast Club, Too is one of the best spots for brunch, serving breakfast foods and signature Bloody Marys all day long.
Harpoon Harry’s proclaims itself as Key West’s last true diner. Enjoy the vintage charm of this classic restaurant and choose from breakfast classics like omelets, sandwiches, po-boys, eggs Benedict, and key lime pie French toast.

Best Lunch in Key West

Take a break from exploring the island and pop into one of Key West’s restaurants for lunch. From casual seafood shacks to oceanfront restaurants, there are endless options available. Here are a few of our favorites:

Garbo’s Grill is a hidden gem for lunch on the island. The restaurant is housed in an Airstream food truck at Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon. Enjoy a casual lunch here and order tacos, burritos, or burgers.
Eaton Street Seafood Market is one of the best spots for fresh seafood on the island. Visit the restaurant for freshly prepared seafood dishes like lobster rolls, fish tacos, and fried baskets.
Santiago’s Bodega is a unique lunch spot where you can enjoy a variety of tapas in a relaxed, social setting. Stop in and share small plates like bruschetta, empanadas, and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
Salute! offers a great place to enjoy lunch right on the water. Dine on fresh seafood, sandwiches, and island-inspired dishes while taking in ocean views.

Best Dinner in Key West

End the day with a delicious dinner in Key West. Whether you want something romantic and upscale or a laidback place to watch the sunset, we have it all. Check out some of the top dinner restaurants below:

Latitudes is an incredibly popular fine dining spot for couples. Its romantic, beachfront ambiance offers the perfect backdrop for shared meals and drinks.
El Siboney Restaurant offers some of the best authentic Cuban food in town. Stop by and try one of their mouthwatering Cuban-style pork, beef, seafood, and chicken dishes.
Sunset Pier offers a wonderful setting to watch the sunset with your meal. Find a spot under one of the colorful umbrellas on the pier and enjoy tropical culinary delights, live music, and ocean views.

Stop at Better than Sex Desserts after dinner for a sweet treat!

Book Your Key West Vacation Rental Today

These are just a few of the best places to eat in Key West. There are many more options available throughout the island. Book your accommodations with Rent Key West Vacations and find the perfect condo rental near the island’s best restaurants. Whether you want to stay near the beach or in the heart of the historic district, we have you covered. Book your Florida Keys vacation with us today!

Key West Brewery and Distillery Guide

After a day at the beach, we invite you to cool down with a refreshing drink at a Key West brewery or distillery, and/ or bring your favorites back to your Rent Key West Vacations home-away-from-home. Whether you want to sip on island-inspired brews while overlooking the water or sample rum inspired by the exploits of Ernest Hemingway, you can find it all in Key West! And Rent Key West Vacations puts you within minutes of the best drinks on the island with our impressive collection of vacation rentals in Old Town’s historic district!

The Waterfront Brewery

Visit The Waterfront Brewery for fantastic brews, views, and food. Overlooking the Key West Historic Seaport, kick back and relax as you watch the boats pass by during daily happy hour from 4:00 – 6:30. They feature beers like their world-famous Crazy Lady Honey Blonde Ale, which is brewed with local water and honey. They are passionate about using local ingredients to capture the essence of island life in every sumptuous sip!

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery

Enjoy delicious brews in this historic birthplace of Pan American World Airways. Pan-Am’s first tickets were sold out of this very building in 1927. Pan Am was the principal and largest international air carrier in the United States from 1927 until its collapse on December 4, 1991.

Accessing the brewery is an adventure in itself; stroll through the red-bricked garden and head through the French doors to be greeted by the unique bar area. A seaplane plunges through the ceiling, offering a one-of-a-kind drinking surface. We recommend their Sunset Clipper brew, which uses fresh Florida citrus peels for the perfect refreshing drink.

Key West First Legal Rum Distillery

Stop at the first-ever legal rum distillery on the island and try their collection of home-brewed rum. Join their free tours and learn about the process of distilling sugar cane into rum. They are also known for having the best pina Coladas and mojitos on the island, and they will even give you the recipe so you can perfect the making of the drinks at your vacation home so you can impress your friends when you get back to reality!

Papa’s Pilar Rum Distillery

Taste the rum inspired by the life and exploits of beloved local author Ernest Hemingway. Their rum is named after his boat, Pilar, expressing a bold and well-traveled blend of maple, dark chocolate, fig, and candied orange. While you are here, we also encourage you to sign up for a tour, cocktail class, or haunted ghost tour!

Old Town Tavern & Beer Garden

Although not technically a brewery, Old Town Tavern offers one of the largest selections of craft beers in Key West. They host happy hour twice every day and whiskey Wednesdays, where you can enjoy 50% off whiskey, bourbon, and scotch. Head to the outdoor beer garden and pair your drink with a homemade dish from their expansive menu for a very satisfying meal!

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