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Pepe's Cafe, Key West, FL

Pepe's Cafe

4.8
4.8
168 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
Pepe's Cafe provides a laid-back place for enjoying surf and turf favorites. Guests can stop in for breakfast and enjoy the build-your-own breakfast, omelets, traditional eggs Benedict, French toast and pancakes. Those stopping in for lunch and dinner can add a fresh-squeezed margarita for a cool meal accompaniment. Pepe's Cafe features a simple lunch menu featuring sandwiches and burgers. For dinner, start off with appetizers, which include Gulf raw oysters, baked oysters, soups and salads. There are chicken, pork and fresh fish offerings, along with a fresh vegetable plate. Enjoy the choice New York Strip that is cut to order, the filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or the Pepe's steak smothered in pork chops. Pepe's Cafe also offers lighter fare, including the steak Caesar, fish sandwich and the seven-ounce burger.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 294-7192
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 168 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Best Value

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Great for brunch

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Best Value

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Great for brunch

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pepe's Cafe is a Key West staple, offering a "fun atmosphere" with standout dishes like blackened yellowtail and a highly recommended red snapper. Visitors praise the "best key lime pie" and "awesome margaritas." While service can vary, the "incredible food" and generous portions make it a must-visit.

168 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommendation from a local & happy we took it! Great ambiance & food! The yellow snapper was delish . Stone crabs were so tasty! They are pricey little guys. BUT the margaritas and Bloody Mary was the best we’ve had here in KW. Definitely a favorite!

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  2. Daiv

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pepe‘s restaurant was a treat. Dining at the second oldest restaurant in Florida and oldest in Key West definitely had charm, value and excellent food. We took advantage of the nightly specials which was prime rib, which is hard to find in Florida these days and it was superlative. Our dining companion had a 16 ounce steak that was phenomenal that they shared with the other party.. The house made baked potatoes were off the chain good as was the demiglaze reduction and gravywas top notch. Service was good and the atmosphere was quirky and a mix of locals as well as tourists, but had the right mix of people as well as dining options. Highly recommended Spot when visiting Key West.!

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  3. Madison

    Western KY

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Pepe’s & the happy hour made us happy. Awesome Margaritas wow. Will return everytime we are in Key West.

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  4. Jo

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and staff! Great environment and old school feel.

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  5. Patrick

    Austin

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very casual and kind of a dive restaurant. Food was good but not great. Service was very good. Depends upon what you are looking for. There are far better restaurants in key west. Go for a drink first and then decide if you want dinner. Margaritas are awesome and all fresh squeezed juices for the mix.

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  6. Todd

    Key West

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great small restaurant. Oldest in Key West. Great local ambience. Enjoyed the happy hour deals. Food was OK.

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  7. Maureen

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best meal of our vacation at Pepe’s. The food was cooked to perfection, the portions were large and the service was great. Their margarita was voted the best in the Keys and it was truly delicious. We sat in the outdoor section and enjoyed the antics of the gypsy chickens. A great dining experience altogether.

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  8. Denise

    Greensboro

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as was the service!! We ate around 3:30 so ate from the lunch menu. Prices were great and happy hour starts at 4. Our server was great and very personable!

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  9. Mike

    Miami

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always select booth inside. Christine was our server - and was very attentive! Has a great breakfast too. Pepe’s is a Key West institution…must stop in. We sat in President Truman’s booth

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  10. Lillian

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pepe’s was really good. The waitress was awesome. Great personality. Service was great. The mojito was so yummy. Food was so good we didn’t have leftovers !

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FAQs

Pepe's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 294-7192.

Pepe's Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pepe's Cafe

806 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

  • Area
    Key West
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace
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