Great Restaurants in Lower Keys (Key West)

La Trattoria Italian Restaurant

This restaurant has been the recipient of many awards, such as 'Where the Locals Eat', 'Best Italian Restaurant' and 'Most Romantic Dinner'. They serve authentic Italian food; be it pastas, mouth-watering desserts, wines or martinis, you will find them all here. Enjoy the concoctions and the gourmet food with a healthy dose of music, performed every evening at Virgilio's.

Grand Cafe Key West

If you believe that variety is the spice of life, then this is where you should be. There is so much on the menu that it could be difficult to make a choice; you would probably want to try everything. Start with a soup and move onto some mouth-watering appetizers and some cool salads. If that's not enough then make a choice from an array of seafood or meats. Try flambeed whole Florida lobster, Jumbo lump crab cakes, and Filet Mignon with white truffle mashed potato and veal demi glaze or a selection of caviars. Plus, a whole variety of Pizzas will not leave pizza lovers disappointed. This restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Grand Cafe has a superb Winelist with over 400 selections to choose from.

Blue Mojito Pool Bar and Grill

Located in the Hyatt Key West Resort and Marina, this restaurant offers scenic views of the Key West islands while you dine. Against the backdrop of the stunning ocean, you can sip your favorite drinks or dig into some light grilled meats seated at the mosaic-work bar. Worth trying out is the signature drink called Pirate's Choice Rum which is made from local key-lime. The pool side has parasol covered tables, teak furniture and pathways to give it a refreshing relaxed look. A great way to take in the magnificent ocean sights and sip on some drinks.

Wine Galley Piano Bar

The Wine Galley Piano Bar is where you want to be when you're looking for a fine dining experience accompanied with some soft, foot-tapping music. Located within the plush Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa in Lower Keys, Wine Galley has a pleasant, warm and inviting atmosphere. The specially prepared Martini Menu and the Bar Bites Menu features a wide assortment of wines, maritinis, beers and various other spirits. Tuck into some absolutely delectable food here, and enjoy a pleasant dining experience while listening to the live pianist. The 'Ladies Night' Tuesdays feature live divas rocking to some great music!

Beach Bar & Grille

The Beach Bar & Grille at the Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa offers a really pleasant dining experience by the poolside. The restaurant features indoor as well as outdoor seating and offers gallant views of the garden and the scenic beach. The outdoor poolside seating gives the restaurant a very relaxed and casual feel. Relish the delicious salads, soups and burgers that the restaurant offers while enjoying the beautiful views of the beach front. After an exhausting swim in the pool, Beach Bar & Grille is where you want to tuck in to some really delectable food.

Chef Correa's Cafe Sole

This restaurant is the baby of John Correa, who returned to Key West after polishing his culinary skills in France. Sea-food is the order of the day out here and there so much on the menu that it could be difficult to make up your mind. Try the award winning entrée's that include Hog Snapper, Grouper Romesco, Tuna seared in pistachios and more. An exquisite ambience and knowledgeable staff will make your visit here really worthwhile. A visit to Key West is incomplete without an evening spent here so make sure to take some time off to enjoy sea-food at its best.

Hot Tin Roof

Hot Tin Roof is known for its varied food and authentic flavors. Terming its cuisine as ‘conch-fusion', it serves a combination of Caribbean, South Floridian and Latin cuisines. The Hot Tin Omelet and Tin Roof Toast make a very satisfying breakfast and the Jerk Shrimp and Lobster Grits and Hot Tin Island of Seafood are great for dinner. Dine on the terrace, which overlooks the Key West Harbour, if you're on a date.

Frances Street Bottle Inn

Nestled under tropical poinciana trees, this beautiful Key West Bed and Breakfast inn invites you to a peaceful and comfortable stay. It is built in the traditional conch blend of European and Caribbean architecture, with gracious porches and a lovely brick patio. This place is located close to the beaches and there are always different activities that take place here.

Big Daddy Conch's

Big Daddy Conch's makes sure to serve tradition on your plate in the most authentic of ways possible. The owner gets the most tender of conchs flown in daily from the Caribbean, and then treated with just the apt Bahamian way for superb Cuban preparations. The secret behind those lovely conch fritters, goombay calamari, the wholesome Mahi Mahi and pigeon peas & rice is the home recipe and spices prepared with utmost care. The result is an unfeigned fare that is freshly prepared and greatly liked.

Nicola Seafood

This trendy upmarket restaurant situated in Hyatt Key West Resort and Marina offers breath taking views of the Gulf of Mexico in an indoor and outdoor setting. Nicola Seafood is famous for its yummy breakfasts and lunch, but highly recommended is the exhaustive Caribbean dinner menu that has a fantastic variety of seafood dishes made from the freshest of ingredients. The place provides a perfect ambiance for slow romantic dining or a relaxed lunch accompanied with an awesome view to match.

El Siboney Restaurant

A Cuban family-owned restaurant nestled in the heart of Lower Keys in Key West, El Siboney Restaurant offers everything from seafood and salads to beef, pork, chicken and a lot more. Since its inception in 1993, the restaurant has been and still is, a favorite of the locals in Key West. Relish finger licking, authentic Cuban cuisine along with a wide array of wines and spirits at El Siboney. The paellas and the grilled chicken offered here are especially worth trying. The dining room is beautifully illuminated and exquisitely architectured which gives a very warm, inviting feel to the place. The friendly and cheerful staff add to the pleasant dining experience.

Camille's Restaurant

Camille's has been around for more than two decades now and it still continues to please its visitors with some of the most delicious seafood preparations. Famous for its innovative menu, Camille's treats you to some pleasant and tasty surprises everyday. All dishes are expertly cooked with the freshest ingredients – try Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushrooms for lunch or Stone Crab Claws with Honey Dijon Mayo for dinner. The restaurant also hosts wedding receptions and family gatherings in its three private rooms – Jungle Room, Celebrity Room and Florida Room. Reservations are highly recommended.