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Cafe Marquesa, Key West, FL

Cafe Marquesa

4.9
4.9
2932 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighborhood
    Key West
  • Cross street
    Simonton and Fleming
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 2,932 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

Loved For

  • 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

    Good for special occasions

  • 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

    Good for special occasions

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Marquesa is a culinary gem in Key West, praised for its "fabulous food" and "perfect service." Diners rave about the "best restaurant in Key West," highlighting exquisite dishes like duck and grouper, and standout desserts like beignets. The intimate setting, attentive staff, and creative menu make it a must-visit destination.

2,932 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    New York City

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great and beautiful room. Apps- stone crab was not fresh, oysters bland. Entree turkey dinner- literally cold to touch. Even the key lime pie lacked lime. They were gracious enough to take the dinner off the bill- but for those high prices and rave reviews we expected fabulous- it was not.

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  2. Stephen

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Highly recommended. We will definitely go back!

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  3. Laurene

    Key West

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in I felt at home I’ve lived in Key West for twelve years and had never been to Cafe Marquesa. I will definitely go back

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  4. Karen

    New York State

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Lucas was wonderful. He was engaging and personable.

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  5. Donna

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous cocktails and dinner was superb! We felt catered to! Loved our experience!!

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  6. Ava

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Definitely on our list to repeat

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  7. Jim

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cafe exceeded its stellar reputation on all aspects. To top it off they graciously recognized we were celebrating our 50th anniversary with a special dessert. So glad we were a letter to enjoy their reopening after a brief renovation.

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  8. Matthew

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful as always. The best restaurant in town.
    Cafe MarquesaResponded on November 14, 2024
    Being considered the best in town means so much to us, and we look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations on every visit.

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  9. Tom

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef nailed everything that we ate. Scallops were cooked to perfection and had the right balance of seasoning and sauce. Grouper was to die for. Very well presented and service was fantastic.
    Cafe MarquesaResponded on November 14, 2024
    We're thrilled to hear that every dish hit the mark! It’s great to know that the scallops and grouper were exactly what you were hoping for, and that the service met your expectations.

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  10. Mark

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food menu and service.

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FAQs

Cafe Marquesa is rated 4.9 stars by 2932 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Cafe Marquesa

600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Simonton and Fleming
  • Neighborhood
    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, Private Room, Wine
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