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Cafe Marquesa, Key West, FL

Cafe Marquesa

4.9
4.9
2948 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
A premier choice for fine dining in Old Town Key West.

Like Charleston and other great ports of the South, Key West offers endless inspiration for chefs. Once a stop on trade routes to the Caribbean, the island developed a signature cuisine that’s practically an open book for flavors. Pair this with the bounty from two bodies of water and the signatures of great chefs who have dedicated time here and a compelling cuisine emerges.

From its inception, Café Marquesa has led the way in expressing a unique, coastal cuisine. Our kitchen combines the finest seafood, meats, and produce with classic preparations and creativity. We offer fine dining with an authentic, homespun essence, like freshly baked bread and desserts made daily in-house. A local favorite for special occasions, and a place to settle into and savor. Every dinner layers memory upon memory. Join us and find yours.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 292-1244
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Key West
  • Cross Street
    Simonton and Fleming
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 2,948 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Overall

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Food

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Service

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for fine wines

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Most Booked

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Overall

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Food

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Service

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for fine wines

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Marquesa is a culinary gem in Key West, celebrated for its "outstanding food" and exceptional service. Diners rave about the expertly prepared seafood, particularly the "unbelievable" duck and grouper. With a "beautiful ambience" and attentive staff, this charming spot guarantees a memorable fine dining experience. Highly recommended!
2,948 Reviews
  1. Brian

    VIP

    Barcelona

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW, This is a new favorite for us. Everything we had was delicious. We sat at the bar and Wyatt was so charming and attentive. We'll definitely go back.

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  2. Susan

    VIP

    Wilmington

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food- everything was delicious! The service was a little slow but our waiter did a fantastic job!

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  3. Pamela

    VIP

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fish entree I have ever had in an relaxed, elegant setting. Dessert trio is not to be missed.

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  4. Victor

    Grand Rapids

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner! Our favorite restaurant in the keys. All is done right!

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  5. Matt

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here was amazing! Flavors were intricate and blended so well in each dish. Portions are not large, though enough. My wife and I split the lump blue crab soup and the salad. Soup was very good but very little crab, literally one small lump. Salad had several elements that were exceptional together. My wife went with the veal shank, again, excellent. I had the Tenderloin Oscar style and it was amazing. Cooked almost perfect for my taste (slightly more red than I prefer) but tender and great taste! Their key lime pie is the best we have had (Blue Heaven a close second unless you prefer meringue over whip cream). The service was excellent, very attentive. Setting was nice, small to medium size dining area and not too loud from customers. Though noise from the kitchen was at times distracting as we were sat close by. And the bar area was right there so some drink mixing was loud. Be prepared to spend your money though! Expensive…my wife had a mocktail, no other drinks, and our after tax before tip cost was ~$250.00. But oh man, that food was soooo good!

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  6. gary

    VIP

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If in Key West, don't miss it. And dress up a little, the establishment deserves respect.

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  7. Nona

    Milwaukee

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to get to Cafe Marquesa every year during our visit to Key West-this year we were able to dine there TWICE! It was superb in every way, we were able to make reservations for both visits easily and get a time that was convenient for us. The menu options were fabulous and the service is impeccable. We have always felt welcomed by the staff, the dining room is lovely and comfortable. Truly a five star experience from start to finish with everyone in our party(s) leaving the restaurant with rave reviews about every aspect of the dining experience.

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  8. Tara

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! The best we’ve had in Key West! Everything was perfectly perfect🤍✨

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  9. Susan

    VIP

    Tampa

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Marquesa is a lovely small Key West gem. The food was exceptional. Started with amuse bouche, arancini, lovely. We enjoyed the crab cake - don't let the petite looking stack fool you - it's a substantial amount of very fresh crab and very filling. Loved the scallops and the gnocchi with shrimp. At that point, we were full. Amazingly had room for the dessert trio (beignet with creme anglaise, caramel milkshake. And key lime pie), perfect for a few sweet bites of indulgence and cappuccino. Everything was delicious, and service was also top-notch. Perfecto!

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  10. AimeeJ

    VIP

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fun and fancy atmosphere and corner space with windows to see everything going on.

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Cafe Marquesa is rated 4.9 stars by 2948 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Cafe Marquesa

600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Simonton and Fleming
  • Area
    Key West
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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