Key West DiningDowntown Restaurants and More

Take a tour of the Key West dining scene right outside your room at Ambrosia Key West. We’re close by to a wide range of downtown dining locations, from coffee houses and American cuisine to pet-friendly restaurants and local grocers. There’s always something amazing right around the corner.

  • Our Favorite Close-By Restaurants
    • Sarabeth's Key West — American restaurant | 530 Simonton Street
    • Keys Coffee Co — Bright, cheery café for locally roasted coffee plus baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches | 505 Southard Street
    • Thirsty Mermaid — Seafood restaurant | 521 Fleming Street
    • Clemente's Wood-Fired Trolley Pizzeria — Classic and creative pizzas served along with pasta and homestyle mains at this old-school venue | 516 Fleming Street
    • Fausto's Food Palace — Grocery store with hot section for takeaway | 522 Fleming Street
    • Misohappy — Sushi and Thai | 504 Southard Street
    • Cuban Coffee Queen — Cuban sandwiches | 284 Margaret Street
    • Azur — Upscale casual fine dining | 425 Grinnell Street
    • Pepe's Café — American restaurant | 806 Caroline Street
    • Off the Hook Bar & Grill — Cozy American bistro serving locally sourced seafood, plus pizza, sandwiches, and breakfast | 920 Caroline Street
    • Half Shell Raw Bar – Seafood and bar | 231 Margaret Street
    • Moondog Café — Great Burgers | 823 Whitehead Street
    • Conch Republic Seafood Company — Casual seafood on the water | 631 Greene Street
    • Amigos Tortilla Bar — Best key lime pies, variety of tacos | 425 Green Street and Duval
    • Flaming Buoy — Lobster Mac and Cheese is off the hook; food delicious and very nice ambiance — reservations recommended | 424 Eaton Street
  • High-End Dining
    • Louie’s Backyard — Revered longtime eatery offering Caribbean-American cuisine, ocean views, and a wine bar | 700 Waddell Avenue
    • Prime Steak House — High-end steaks | 951 Caroline Street
    • Milagro Restaurant and Bar — Sophisticated, eclectic seafood dishes and meat entrées | 1401 Simonton Street
    • Point 5 — High-end small plates | 915 Duval Street
    • Hot Tin Roof — American and Caribbean cuisine | Ocean Key, 0 Duval Street
    • Lola’s Bistro — Eclectic Italian BYOB restaurant with a bohemian vibe | 728 Simonton Street
    • Little Pearl — Hidden gem in the middle of a residential neighborhood | 632 Olivia Street
    • Santiago’s Bodega — Really great tapas — Reservations required | 207 Petronia Street
  • Vegetarian
    • Date & Thyme — Organic smoothies, salads, and sandwiches | 829 Fleming Street
    • The Café – Globally inspired veggie and seafood eats, plus beer and wine | 509 Southard Street On Duval Street
    • Nine One Five — High-end local cuisine: Italian, American, seafood, Mediterranean | 915 Duval Street
    • La Grignote — French café | 1211 Duval Street
    • Kaya Island Eats — Outdoor outpost with counter seating dishing up island-inspired fare, including tacos and salad | 628 Duval Street Rear
    • Viva Saloon — Argentinian steakhouse | 903 Duval Street
  • Pet-Friendly Dining
    • Dante’s — A swimming pool with waterfall and tiki bars draw revelers to this DJ-fueled hangout serving seafood | 951 Caroline Street
    • Salute on the Beach — American | 1000 Atlantic Boulevard, on Higgs Beach
    • Onlywood Pizzeria — Italian | 613-1/2 Duval Street
    • Harpoon Harry’s — Cash-only American diner | 832 Caroline Street
    • Blue Heaven — Iconic landmark for Floridian-Caribbean cuisine and key lime pie with a funky setting | 729 Thomas Street
    • Mangia Mangia — Italian restaurant | 900 Southard Street
    • Island Dog’s Bar — Burgers, wings, and oysters, plus tropical martinis and live music in casual digs with outdoor seats | 505 Front Street
    • Smokin Tuna — Bustling open-air hangout featuring two bars, local seafood, and live music on the courtyard stage | 4 Charles Street