Butterfly Café

4.5

429 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Serving ocean food platters in the scenic bay views of Tranquility Bay, Butterfly Café is a full service restaurant ladling seafood dinners to the lodgers and visiting gourmets.
Customers can dine in the upscale elegant indoors furnished with wicker seats and grommet curtains or relax in the outdoor patio at Butterfly Cafe.

Important note: To guarantee outdoor dining with us please select "Outdoor" Seating at booking. Standard seating is indoors.
If Outdoor Seating is not an option when you book, all outdoor tables are reserved at the time you selected.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 289-7177
Website
http://www.tranquilitybay.com/dining/butterflycafe
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2243
Neighborhood
Marathon
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Spinach Artichoke Dip**$16.00
Served Hot, Fresh Diced Tomato, Fried Pita Bread
Shrimp Cocktail$21.00
Pink Shrimp, Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Warm Goat Cheese$22.00
Marcona Almond Crust, Amarena Cherries
Tuna Napoleon* **$23.00
Ahi Tuna, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Avocado, Pickled Ginger, Wontons, Ginger Sesame Dressing
Lump Crab Cakes$24.00
Jicama Slaw, Chipotle Aioli

Soup

Soup of the Day$12.00
- Cup$12.00
- Bowl$17.00

Salads

Add Ons: Catch of the Day $14 | Shrimp $12 | Chicken $8

Caesar Salad**$17.00
Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Brioche Croutons, House Caesar Dressing
Roasted Beet Salad**$18.00
Tender Beets, Bitter Greens, Fried Onions, Goat Cheese, Sweet Onion Vinaigrette
Caprese Salad$18.00
Fresh Florida Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic, Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Cracked Pepper
Butterfly Salad**$19.00
Mixed Greens, Caramelized Onions, Carrots, Corn, Avocado, Feta Cheese, Wonton Strips, Mango Balsamic Vinaigrette

Land

Pork Rib Chop$48.00
Baked and Roasted, Pan Jus, Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Jerk Chicken$46.00
Marinated Bone-In Breast, Pineapple Chimichurri, Yellow Rice, Vegetable of the Day
Filet Mignon*$59.00
8 oz Filet Mignon, Onion Marmalade, Wine Demi Glace, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Cowboy* **$68.00
22 oz Bone-In Angus Ribeye, Herb Cabernet Demi Sauce, Truffle Bistro Fries, Vegetable of the Day

Sea

Mahi Mahi$45.00
Grilled Mahi Mahi, Pineapple Chimichurri, Sundried Tomato Truffle Risotto, Vegetable of the Day
Yellowtail Francaise$48.00
Lightly Battered Filets Sautéed, Lemon and Caper Butter Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Crab Stuffed Hogfish$52.00
Hogfish Filled With Crab Stuffing Broiled, Key Lime Hollandaise Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Butterfly Risotto*$55.00
Choice of Scallop or Shrimp; Pesto Parmesan Risotto, Roasted Red Pepper Brandy Cream Sauce, Vegetable of the Day

Pasta

Capellini Pomodoro**$35.00
Finished with Shaved Zucchini, Squash, Carrots, Shaved Parmesan
Jumbo Prawns Alfredo$39.00
Linguine, Alfredo Sauce, Shaved Parmesan, Basil
- Sub Chicken$35.00
Seafood Pasta**$46.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Mahi, Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce, Linguine Pasta, Shaved Parmesan

What 429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Key West / Florida Keys
Good for special occasions
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butterfly Café in Marathon is a charming gem with a "beautiful setting" and "delicious food." Diners rave about the "excellent service" and "attentive staff." Highlights include the crab-stuffed hogfish and exquisite desserts. While some find it pricey, many agree the experience is "worth the extra $."

429 Reviews

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Susi
Minneapolis
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is wonderful, the menu interesting. Our friends ordered the veal chop which they said was wonderful. We shared the yellowtail Frances. It was good. The caprese salad was bland. The server was new and clearly needs more training. The portions are generous.
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Luis
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If I could give this place 6 out of 5 stars, I would. Hands down the best service I have ever received for a dining experience. Many thanks to Nira. The food was amazing as well. The yellow tail was the best fish I have ever had. A little pricey, but definitely worth the stop even if you’re not staying on property. Very classy, but cozy and relaxing. Just make sure to book a reservation before hand!
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Bill
VIP
Caribbean
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It took 45 minutes to get a drink, 90 minutes to get food. It was not very busy 60% of tables being used.
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Lisa
VIP
Lake of the Ozarks
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent. Perfect. Service was poor. Took over 15 minutes to get seated and another 15 to get waited on. Did not have competent wait staff. Hopefully, they can figure it out because the food was great.
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Erica
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great service, great food, great atmosphere the best of the best at the Butterfly café
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Rodney
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner we had during our 5 day stay! Best dinner we had during our 5 day stay!
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Marie
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined on the wraparound porch which was very picturesque and had a lot of southern charm. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and the staff treated us very special! Fillet entrée was amazing and the seafood pasta was wonderful. Topped off dinner with the Keylime pie that was worth every bite! I gave this Restaurant all high marks for ambience, quality of staff and food. Definitely a great place for special occasions.
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colleen
Naples
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful evening. The good was delicious and our server, nana? Not sure, young long dark hair. Was lovely. Would definitely recommend to others.
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Jennifer
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing food & service!! Everything we had from cocktails, appetizers, dinner and desserts was SUPERB!! Cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience ♥️
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Robert
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
An evening of hit or misses. Cocktails were below average with the old fashioned being the worst one I’ve ever had. Using small ice diluted the cocktail so much it was half water by the time it arrived. The appetizer of goat cheese and cherry was amazing as was the yellowtail. The hogfish dish, however, was horribly overcooked and dried out. They offered to replace, but I declined. Dessert, a date cake in caramel sauce, was amazing and hit of the night. Server was wonderful and her skills made up for the chef’s failures. Overall, I would go for the dessert but pass on everything else.
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FAQs

Butterfly Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 289-7177.

Butterfly Café is rated 4.5 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2243

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Marathon
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tranquilitybay.com/dining/butterflycafe
Phone number
(305) 289-7177

Butterfly Café

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Mahi Mahi

Pork Rib Chop

Appetizers

Spinach Artichoke Dip**$16.00

Shrimp Cocktail$21.00

Warm Goat Cheese$22.00

Tuna Napoleon* **$23.00

Lump Crab Cakes$24.00

Soup

Soup of the Day$12.00

Salads

Caesar Salad**$17.00

Roasted Beet Salad**$18.00

Caprese Salad$18.00

Butterfly Salad**$19.00

Land

Pork Rib Chop$48.00

Jerk Chicken$46.00

Filet Mignon*$59.00

Cowboy* **$68.00

Sea

Mahi Mahi$45.00

Yellowtail Francaise$48.00

Crab Stuffed Hogfish$52.00

Butterfly Risotto*$55.00

Pasta

Capellini Pomodoro**$35.00

Jumbo Prawns Alfredo$39.00

Seafood Pasta**$46.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Butterfly Café offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Butterfly Café restaurant rated?

Is Butterfly Café currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information