Published October 14, 2026Updated October 18, 20265 min readBeach

Where to Eat Near Key West and the Keys Vacation Rentals

Key West stays skew toward couples and groups of friends, with families more common up the Keys. This list mixes Old Town classics with two casual seafood stops in the Upper Keys. This guide lists 6 restaurants that fit that pattern. Every detail comes from the restaurant’s own website, checked on October 14, 2026. Hours change by season, so confirm before you go. Still choosing where to stay? Start with the Key West neighborhood guide, and see Key West and Florida Keys guide for planning.

Quick answer

The list covers Key West (Bahama Village) (1), Key West (2), Key West (Historic Seaport) (1), Islamorada (1) and Key Largo (1). BnB Search is a rental directory, not a restaurant critic, so the list is not ranked and shows no ratings.

Where to eat near each rental area

Our Key West and the Keys hub groups rentals by area (Key West, Islamorada and Key Largo). Use the area filter on the map or the Key West and the Keys directory to see which rentals are near these addresses.

Key West (Bahama Village): Blue Heaven.
Key West: Pepe’s Cafe and Louie’s Backyard.
Key West (Historic Seaport): Half Shell Raw Bar.
Islamorada: Lazy Days Restaurant.
Key Largo: Key Largo Fisheries.
Not covered yet: We could not confirm current hours on a restaurant’s own website for the Middle Keys (Marathon), so they are not covered yet.

Early breakfast

Blue Heaven opens at 8 AM. Pepe’s Cafe opens at 7:30 AM. Hours are from each restaurant’s site and can change by season.

Dinner

Blue Heaven, Pepe’s Cafe, Half Shell Raw Bar, Louie’s Backyard, Lazy Days Restaurant and Key Largo Fisheries serve dinner. Several are busy on holiday and peak weekends, so book or arrive early where reservations are not taken.

Family-friendly spots

Lazy Days Restaurant and Key Largo Fisheries describe themselves as family-friendly or offer a kids’ menu, according to their sites. For a large group, call ahead.

Restaurant details and sources

Hours and descriptions come from each restaurant’s website, checked October 14, 2026.

Blue Heaven

Area: Key West (Bahama Village). 729 Thomas Street, Key West
Meals and hours: Breakfast and lunch 8 AM–2:30 PM, dinner 5–10 PM daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas, per its site
Known for: Its site says it is on the corner of Petronia and Thomas, two blocks from Duval, and that it is featured in the MICHELIN Guide. Breakfast and lunch are first come, first served; call for dinner reservations.
Why it fits: A Key West breakfast with an outdoor setting.
Website: blueheavenkw.com · Source: blueheavenkw.com

Pepe’s Cafe

Area: Key West. 806 Caroline Street, Key West
Meals and hours: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its site lists 7:30 AM–9:30 PM daily
Known for: Its site calls it the oldest eatery in the Florida Keys and says oysters are shucked to order and juices are fresh-squeezed.
Why it fits: An early breakfast in Old Town, or a casual dinner.
Website: pepeskeywest.com · Source: pepeskeywest.com

Half Shell Raw Bar

Area: Key West (Historic Seaport). 231 Margaret Street, Key West
Meals and hours: Lunch and dinner. Its site lists 11 AM–10 PM every day
Known for: A raw bar serving Florida seafood, with a daily happy hour listed on its site.
Why it fits: Oysters and casual seafood at the seaport.
Website: www.halfshellrawbar.com · Source: www.halfshellrawbar.com

Louie’s Backyard

Area: Key West. 700 Waddell Avenue, Key West
Meals and hours: Lunch 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and dinner 5–9 PM, seven days a week, per its site
Known for: An upscale restaurant on the Atlantic, according to its site, which recommends reservations. It also lists a café upstairs (Tue–Sat dinner) and the waterfront Afterdeck Bar.
Why it fits: A dressier oceanfront dinner for couples.
Website: www.louiesbackyard.com · Source: www.louiesbackyard.com

Lazy Days Restaurant

Area: Islamorada. 79867 Overseas Highway (Mile Marker 79.8), Islamorada
Meals and hours: Lunch 11 AM–4 PM and dinner 4–10 PM, every day, per its site
Known for: Oceanfront dining serving seafood, pastas, steaks and sandwiches, with a kids’ menu. Its site says it will cook your catch. Seating is first come, first served.
Why it fits: A family seafood dinner after a fishing day in the Upper Keys.
Website: www.lazydaysislamorada.com · Source: www.lazydaysislamorada.com

Key Largo Fisheries

Area: Key Largo. Key Largo (see its site for directions)
Meals and hours: Lunch and dinner. Its site lists café hours of 11 AM–8 PM Mon–Sat and 11 AM–7 PM Sun
Known for: A waterfront seafood café at a working fishery. Its site says no reservations are needed and pets are welcome.
Why it fits: A casual seafood lunch on the drive into the Keys.
Website: www.keylargofisheries.com/pages/restaurant · Source: www.keylargofisheries.com

Tips

Hours shift between peak and off-season. Check the restaurant’s site the week of your trip.
If you plan to cook most nights, see Key West grocery stores near rentals and filter for a full kitchen when you compare rentals.

FAQ

Where can we get an early breakfast near Key West and the Keys rentals?

Blue Heaven lists opening at 8 AM. Pepe’s Cafe lists opening at 7:30 AM. Hours were checked on October 14, 2026.

Which restaurants on this list are in Key West?

Pepe’s Cafe and Louie’s Backyard. See each card below for the address and hours.

Does BnB Search rank these restaurants?

No. BnB Search is a vacation rental directory. This is an unranked list of places whose details we confirmed on their own websites, and it does not include ratings.

Hotels, resorts and lodges in our Florida Keys directory

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