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Cafe Marquesa, Key West, FL

Cafe Marquesa

4.8
4.8
2976 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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 2,976 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 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

    Best Ambience

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for fine wines

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Overall

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Food

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Service

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Ambience

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Marquesa is a delightful gem in Key West, offering "superb food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "exceptional culinary experience," with standout dishes like "the best scallops ever" and "perfectly cooked swordfish." The elegant, romantic atmosphere and expertly curated menu make it a must-visit for fine dining enthusiasts.

2,976 Reviews
  1. Denis

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone working in this Cafe where fantastic the service well done and the food was absolutely delicious Thanks/Merci

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  2. Mary

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was excellent! The appetizer was a creole sauce with Louisiana crawfish over angel hair pasta. The dessert was the star! Small piece of Key Lime pie, a puffy beignet with crème Anglais, and a tiny caramel milkshake. Superb! Friendly staff.

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  3. scott

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Paul was great. We were celebrating a birthday. She had swordfish and I had the red snapper. Both were prepared to perfection. I included a bib salad as well. Excellent. We ended it with Key Lime pie (with a candle). Entrees are not inexpensive but the food is excellent. Highly recommend.

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  4. Deanna

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Cafe Marquesa to celebrate my husband's birthday, and the whole experience was outstanding. Wilson, our server, was attentive and engaging and made us feel like we were old friends. The food and drinks were so delicious, from the She Crab soup to the shrimp potato gnocchi to the trio of desserts. We live in Minnesota, so unsure if we'll be back, but if we find ourselves back in Key West, this will be a must visit for us!

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  5. Jorge

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Family vacation meal in Key West. We have been there before some years ago. Food and service are excellent. The local fish dishes are some of the best on the island. They definitely rival a few of the other top shelf restaurants on the Key. Small and well appointed layout with an old town detail. Yellowtail snapper and black grouper were excellent choices along with she crab soup. Beignets were unique.

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  6. Ignacio

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & service are amazing. We had a wonderful server from Peru who went above and beyond excellent service. Highly recommend the duck, osso bucco, & she crab soup.

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  7. Laurie

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service and taste. A rare perfect dinner.

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  8. Erin

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exquisite! This is now my favorite restaurant in Ley West. The best scallops I have ever eaten in my life. Wonderful wine. Perfectly prepared entree. I can’t say good things. Terrific, high end service.

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  9. Madeleine

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Crab soup was exquisite. Definitely a must in Key West for a special dinner

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  10. Frank

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding quality… food, service, drinks and ambiance.

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Cafe Marquesa is rated 4.8 stars by 2976 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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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