There are restaurants in the Florida Keys to satisfy almost every taste. It is to be expected that there will be a preponderance of seafood restaurants, of course, since the immense fish-larder of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Oceans are surround the Keys.Over time we'll keep adding restuarants for you to enjoy as we learn more about them.

Many of the restaurants rely on tourists to keep their business profitable and when tourist visits diminish, Keys restaurants frequently close or change hands. Those listed are in business in late 2008 / early 2009.

Here are some Key West restaurants.

And below, please find some restaurants for your dining pleasure located on the other Florida Keys.


Featuring: Named (tongue firmly in cheek) after the square bales of wacky tobaccy that occasionally drift ashore in the Keys, the Square Grouper is an intimate little restaurant offering excellent local seafood and a mixed menu. Well worth stopping in on your way by.

Where: Mile Marker 22.5 #22658 Overseas Highway, Cudjoe Key

More Info: Tel: 305-745-8880

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Featuring: In the 1930s, the Florida Keys became known as a mecca for sportsfishermen from all over the world. The fishermen, guided in their endeavors by locals, breakfasted, fished the morning, then came back into shore for a hearty lunch and a rest before resuming fishing in the afternoon. The Conch structure that today houses Ballyhoo's was one of the buildings from an early fishing camp. Ballyhoo's Dade County Pine structure has been lovingly preserved and restored so that you may enjoy the beamed ceilings and quaint atmosphere while feasting on the best seafood, steaks and sandwiches that the Florida Keys has to offer. Ballyhoo's menu has evolved from traditional Conch favorites to current ones.

Where: Mile Marker 97.8 in Key Largo

More Info: Tel: 305-852-0822 / www.ballyhoosrestaurant.com

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Featuring: Come & Enjoy the Best Sunsets in Key Largo while you dine in the island atmosphere of the Bayside Grille. With it's all-glass panoramic view of the water and it's open kitchen, the restaurant is a waterfront extravaganza that you must not miss while living or visiting in Key Largo - the first of the Fabulous Florida Keys. As you stroll behind Cafe Largo towards the bay, you will find Bayside Grille: an elevated, open-air dining experience. It's bistro-style dining room features an expansive view of the Florida Bay and it's sunsets. Daily lunch, dinner and wine specials highlight a creative menu. A the Bayside Grille, the unique Sunday Brunch on the water's edge has become a local's favorite.

Where: 99530 Overseas Highway in Key Largo

More Info: Tel: 305-451-3380 / www.keylargo-baysidegrill.com



Featuring: Welcome to Cafe Largo, an elegant, family-owned and operated Italian restaruant in the heart of Key Largo. We, the DiGiorgio family, personally invite you to come dine with us and enjoy our traditional Italian menu derived from centuries-old family recipes, our extensive wine list and our cutting edge, exotic liquor selection. Join us for a home-style Italian meal: from pasta and pizza to veal, seafood, "Certified Angus" steak, rack of lamb and the freshest of local seafood including Florida lobster and yellowtail

Where: 99530 Overseas Highway in Key Largo

More Info: Tel: 305-451-4885 / www.keylargo-cafelargo.com

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Featuring: The Fish House ENCORE located just a long cast away from The Original Fish House, offers a dining experience unmatched in the Upper Keys! With an abundance of fresh seafood available, ENCORE prepares locally caught fish and shellfish - yellowtail snapper, grouper, mahi-mahi, lobster, stone crab and shrimp - in a variety of ways to satisfy the most discriminating tastes of its guests. ENCORE's guests can leisurely enjoy their evening in their choice of three dining areas - an air-conditioned dining room, a piano lounge, and a tropical outdoor patio (where smoking is permitted) - each serving the complete menu.

Where: Mile Marker 102.4 on the ocean side in Key Largo

More Info: Tel: 305-451-4665 / www.fishhouse.com

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Featuring: Snook's Bayside Restaurant and Grand Tiki Bar is located in the heart of Key Largo! Situated right on the Fabulous Florida Bay and Gulf of Mexico, Snook's Bayside is proud to host our amazing Sunset Celebrations! Daily Happy Hour is offered under the Grand Tiki Bar with Live Entertainment & Tropical Libations! Our Award winning Dinner & Tapas Menu with Daily Chef Specials is the reason why locals and tourists alike come to Snook's for the view and stay for the food! Cheers!

Where: Mile Marker 99.9 in Key Largo

More Info: Tel: 305-453-3799 / www.snooks.com