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Pepe's Cafe, Key West, FL

Pepe's Cafe

4.7
4.7
174 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    Key West
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Kid-friendly

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Neighborhood gem

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Kid-friendly

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pepe's Cafe is a Key West institution offering "the best oysters and margaritas" in town. Known for its "excellent food" and "great local ambiance," it's a must-visit for both tourists and locals. The breakfast is a highlight, and the happy hour is a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy a truly charming dining experience!
174 Reviews
  1. John

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great service. Great value for the fantastic quality of food in Key West. Yellowtail snapper was delicious. Black and Blue ribeye special was amazing. Food came to the table temperature proper. A pet peeve of mine is when the food is served not hot.

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  2. Pam

    Naples

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place for breakfast & a fave place for lunch, so decided to try for dinner. Bone-in Ribeye didn’t disappoint (special was Blue Cheese crusted with gravy & it was very good. Cornbread brought to the entire table was so good - ask for it if they don’t bring it, just wish we had it while eating our White Bean soup of the day. The waitress packed us up more cornbread to take back to room with milk. Lots of local ambiance & clientele - love this!

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  3. Bonnie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    151 reviews

    3.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed. Been here many times before, not sure what happened, but will be hard to return. Place was really quite dirty. Service slow and uneven. Food cold and just ok. What happened?!?

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  4. Ed

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent entries BUT the key lime pie is the best Key West has to offer

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  5. gerry

    VIP

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to Key West 11 times, and invariably, I’ll go to Pepe’s. The food is always great; this visit I had the wonderful Key West Pinks. As importantly, the service is always great. This visit Christine was my server, and she was phenomenal.

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  6. Elizabeth

    St. Louis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lunch reservation on Thanksgiving Day. We were greeted and seated right away by a very friendly hostess. Our server was quick and attentive. In lieu of entrees, my husband and I shared oysters, smoked fish dip, peel and eat shrimp. All delicious and very reasonably priced. Plus they automatically served amazing cornbread! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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  7. Jessica

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 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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  8. Daiv

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 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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  9. Madison

    Western KY

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 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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  10. Jo

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 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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FAQs

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

Pepe's Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 174 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 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pepe's Cafe

806 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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