Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Florida Keys - Monroe County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Florida Keys - Monroe County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Plaza Grill

5.0

5 (92)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Marathon

About the restaurant

Plaza Grill offers a sophisticated, friendly, relaxing atmosphere, a cozy bar, comfortable chairs, attentive service, an award-winning wine list, and an unparalleled menu.
Get a selective glass of wine 25% off from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Top review

Tim

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

A very classy place to enjoy a nice drink and a delicious steak!

Italian Food Company - Key Largo

4.9

4.9 (174)

$30 and under

Italian

Key Largo

About the restaurant

A slice of Italy in the Florida Keys! This approachable and genuine pizzeria/trattoria serves authentic Italian dishes in a warm and memorable atmosphere. Locals, families, couples, and groups flock to Italian Food Company for the food, service and attention to detail. Guests dine on imported, hand painted lava tables made by local artisans from the foothills of Mt. Etna, while overlooking our wine and beer garden. Hand painted murals depicting scenes from Sicily and the bay of Naples set the tone. Insta perfect picture spots come alive with a vintage Fiat 500 and the Italian Food Company Vino Van. If you have a love for all things Italy, you will come to adore this home away from home. Pizza Lovers beware - the Pizza is authentic Neapolitan, the real deal without the passport.

Top review

Katy

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Everything was so great! 10/10 recommend the Italian Food Company to anyone that lives in the Keys or is visiting. The food was amazing & the service was great! Everything was so fresh and super tasty. We had the special bruschetta & meatballs to start. And finished with a pizza. You can honestly do no wrong and order anything off the menu and it’s going to be great. We finished with Tiramisu and cannolis. My favorite was the tiramisu!

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Latitudes Key West, FL on Sunset Key

4.8

4.8 (15488)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Key West

About the restaurant

Latitudes is located on the private island of Sunset Key. Our boat launch is located at Slip 29, behind the Opal Key Resort, 245 Front St. Your reservation time is your departure time, please arrive 8-10 minutes prior to check in. Due to limited indoor seating, reservations MAY NOT be guaranteed in case of inclement weather. You are not permitted to board the ferry prior to your reservation time.
Advance reservations are required. Dress Code is upscale resort attire: collared shirt, shorts or slacks for men -no tank tops; casual dress, shorts or slacks for women. No beachwear please.

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Jeff

Dined 5 days ago

It is pricey but we’ll worth it. A fabulous experience!

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Maine Lobster & Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Bel Mare

4.8

4.8 (1219)

$50 and over

Italian

Key West

About the restaurant

"Bel Mare means 'beautiful ocean' in Italian. We specialize in coastal Italian food served with an emphasis on traditional fine dining. Not only does our food come from that beautiful ocean, but our dining room overlooks it. The gorgeous yachts docked in the foreground of the A&B Marina make for stunning views and sunsets over that beautiful ocean!"

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Jolie

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing experience! Our server was very well versed on the details of the menu and provided excellent service.

Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar at The Perry Hotel

4.7

4.7 (464)

$50 and over

Southern

Key West

About the restaurant

At Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar, the ingredients speak for themselves. It’s American Coastal Comfort Food—simple, comforting, and delicious in a way you’d never expect. Whether you bring in your own fresh catch for us to prepare or come in to order just a few dishes, you’ll want to try everything on the menu. Don't miss our signature seafood towers filled with oysters, shrimp, clam, tuna tartare, and ceviche.

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LanceVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The blackened Mahi dish was outstanding. One of the best we've ever had. Totally recommend.

Nikai Sushi - Cheeca Lodge & Spa

4.6

4.6 (251)

$30 and under

Sushi

Islamorada

About the restaurant

Enjoy the freshest sushi Islamorada can offer. Our chefs are trained to prepare all the classic favorites as well as bold new features. With an eye toward presentation, our menu serves up an extensive list of nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls and more for a personal and tantalizing dining experience.

In addition to sushi plates, Nikai offers over 35 types of hot and cold sakes to complement your meal. Truly, Nikai is a gem among Florida Keys restaurants

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DerekVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Fabulous setting and décor, excellent service, and delicious fare. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!

Butterfly Café

4.5

4.5 (397)

$31 to $50

American

Marathon

About the restaurant

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.

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Rosalyn

Dined 7 days ago

Just a beautiful experience! The food was amazing and so was the staff! Would highly recommend this lovely restaurant to celebrate anything special or just to come in a for dinner.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner at Butterfly Café

Mahina

4.4

4.4 (74)

$31 to $50

Pacific Rim

Marathon

About the restaurant

Discover Mahina, where classic favorites are intertwined with Hawaiian Regional Cuisine, presented by Executive Chef Pavy Keomaniboth. Grab a drink at the bar or dine al fresco at an oceanside table on our outdoor patio. A world-class Polynesian-inspired restaurant in Marathon, Florida, at your service.

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Gayle

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Great experience, we’re locals and were pleasantly surprised as we hadn’t been here in a long time. We celebrated my birthday and it was a great way to do that…. Missed the Christmas tree though had looked forward to having it there for photo ops. Rachael was a very attentive server and made great suggestions. I chose the lobster encrusted mahi, loved the pineapple themed dessert too!

Pierre's Restaurant & Lounge

4.2

4.2 (1511)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Islamorada

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Islamorada at mile marker 81.6, Pierre's Restaurant is set amidst a glorious, palm-lined beach overlooking blue waters, with walking paths through tropical flowers and a thatched forest. The two-story exterior resembles the old colonial style residences found in West Africa, but its interior reflects different cultures from around the world. Pierre's offers fine dining on the second floor. Guests may enjoy meals indoors, or on the balcony-accompanied by Islamorada's spectacular sunsets and tropical views. The Green Flash Lounge serves guests on the main floor and the downstairs veranda. Outdoor seating is first come, first served and not available to be reserved.

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George

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous presentation and equally delicious! Monte was very professional and attentive and our evening was memorable!

Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar

4.1

4.1 (1182)

$31 to $50

American

Marathon

About the restaurant

Whether you travel by land or water, a Keys trip isn’t complete without a visit to our waterfront restaurant & bar. In the shadow of our historic Faro Blanco lighthouse, you can relax in a casual, bay side view setting and enjoy an eclectic menu of fresh seafood creations and local favorites. Our Veranda Bar is the perfect place to gather after a day of fun in the sun for generous cocktails and outstanding views.

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.

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TerryH

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

This is a great experience, the food, drinks and staff all explode in a positive manner. We always have a great time. The ambience is perfect. If you have never been, bring your special friend or spouse, you will be glad you did!! We are locals, we eat out everywhere with good food and service but this has become our favorite date night.

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