Best Cozy Restaurants in Marathon, Key West / Florida Keys

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Florida Keys - Monroe County

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19 restaurants available nearby

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1. Butterfly Café

4.6

Exceptional(606)

$$$$

• American • Marathon

Booked 9 times today

Butterfly Café is a cozy spot with a lovely ambiance, as mentioned in many reviews. Customers love the tropical decor, with wicker seats and grommet curtains. The outdoor patio is a hit, offering a quiet and romantic atmosphere. The food and service are consistently praised, making for a wonderful dining experience.

2. Plaza Grill

4.6

Exceptional(184)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Marathon

Booked 4 times today

Plaza Grill offers a sophisticated, friendly atmosphere, gentle lighting, soft music, a cozy bar, comfortable chairs, attentive service. We are located at the heart of the Florida Keys, just one mile before the Seven Mile Bridge.Plaza Grill has an award-winning International wine list and an unparalleled menu.Plaza Grill won "The Best Steak" on 2024 The Best Of Marathon.Received "Diner's Choice" from Open Table in 2023-2024-2025 consecutively.

3. Nine One Five

4.6

Exceptional(4490)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Key West

Booked 29 times today

nine one five bistro and bar is located in a magnificent Victorian house: circa 1850. Since opening in 2002 we have received national & international acclaim with 2 James Beard Foundation invitations. The food is simple fare prepared properly - no fuss just great food with an international wine list to back it up.We look forward to seeing you.

4. The Beach Cafe

4.3

Awesome(174)

$$$$

• American • Islamorada

Booked 15 times today

Located in the heart of Islamorada at mile marker 81.6, the Morada Bay Keys Beach Café & Bar lays amidst a beautiful palm-lined beach, overlooking blue waters, with walking paths through tropical flowers. You’ll find inside and outside bars and dining areas, live unique entertainment, spectacular sunsets and a large child-friendly beach with cozy Adirondack chairs.The Café is conceived to evoke the feel of a beach café where the Hawaiian and Californian surfers and sailboarders would relax after a day on the water. As such, its walls are adorned with surfboards, longboards, sail and kite boards, as well as many original 60’s surf posters. The Café’s menu showcases the freshest in local seafood and produce, the fare is both innovative and eclectic. The Café’s bar and wine offerings are equally noteworthy. The Café is open for dining seven days a week from 11 AM to 10 PM.

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5. Cafe Sole - Key West

4.8

Exceptional(3955)

$$$$

• French • Key West

Booked 7 times today

Café Solé has captured the hearts and palates of locals and visitors lucky enough to discover this culinary gem off the beaten path. By combining his French mastery of sauces with fresh locally caught seafood, John has created a menu unlike any on the island, where every dish is bursting with indescribable flavors. Mutton snapper in pesto and champagne, yellowtail in a beurre blanc of lobster or a rare hog snapper with red pepper zabaglione top a list of nightly specials. As for the classics, the Duck a L'Orange, Rack of Lamb with herb de Province and Lobster Bouillaise are as authentic as you will find this side of Paris. Chef Correa combines the best of both of his worlds, European and Caribbean to win the People's Choice and Best Entree awards at a recent Master Chefs Classic

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6. Kindler - Three Waters Resort

4.5

Awesome(299)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Islamorada

Booked 21 times today

Kindler is a wood-fired, fine-dining restaurant in Islamorada, offering elevated coastal cuisine and seasonal dishes crafted over an open flame. Blending contemporary elegance with the warm, natural beauty of the Florida Keys, Kindler delivers a sophisticated yet inviting dining experience perfect for special evenings or refined island dining. Open for Breakfast Monday - Friday 7 am - 11 am, Brunch on Saturday & Sunday 7 am - 2 pm, and open for Dinner daily from 5-10 p.m. Happy Hour is available Wednesday - Sunday 5 pm - 6 pm with discounts on wine, beer and cocktails.

7. Atlas Izakaya

4.9

Exceptional(490)

$$$$

• Japanese • Key West

Booked 6 times today

Atlas Izakaya is a chef-run restaurant focused on creating delicious, thought-provoking Japanese food. Meaning “stay-drink-place” in its native tongue, Izakaya is a word to describe the perfect spot to settle down with company as you dine together. Located in the heart of historic Key West steps from Duval Street, our restaurant provides a relaxed vibe to meet your palate. To live up to our name, we created a refined atmosphere that features an impressive open kitchen to complement the same great impression made by our menu. Complete with local seafood, sushi, fresh vegetable dishes, bao buns, dumplings, and much more, our offerings are the kind you’ll be craving in the weeks following your visit. If you’re in the mood for cozy comfort and whimsical Asian cuisine, join us at Atlas Izakaya.305-998-4189

8. Bel Mare

4.7

Exceptional(1489)

$$$$

• Italian • Key West

Booked 13 times today

"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!"

A photo of Italian Food Company - Islamorada restaurant

9. Italian Food Company - Islamorada

4.6

Exceptional(431)

$$$$

• Italian • Islamorada

Booked 20 times today

Mangia in Islamorada! Co-owners Tony and Isis Wright have transformed the beloved and iconic building, previously home to Bentleys, into a slice of Italy in the Florida Keys. This approachable and genuine trattoria serves 5 star 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 various murals depicting scenes from Venice, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast. If you have a love for all things Italy, you will come to adore this home away from home - and it comes with the fun, fanfare, chefs and servers - imported from Italy with love.

10. The Flaming Buoy

4.8

Exceptional(204)

$$$$

• Seafood • Key West

Booked 6 times today

An "only in Key West" restaurant, The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. is one part retro supper club, one part sassy corner bistro, and one part highly personal whim. Fred Isch, grew up in every geographic segment of the country with a mother who loved cooking and collecting recipes. His husband, Scot Forste, grew up on the farm where his mother, bored of city life, spontaneously relocated to get back to the land, breed horses, and grow fresh, healthy food. Every recipe on the Flaming Buoy menu is an interpretation of something Fred or Scot ate at their respective family tables. Local additions, like seafood, tropical fruits, and Cuban flavors reinterpret the nostalgia, and the result grabbed the attention of the New York Times.– Margit Bizstray, The Complete Key West Insider Guide

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Trey
Coastal North Carolina •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic experience! Staff was attentive. Food was amazing (I got the special, and it was). Ambience delightful. A wonderful venue to celebrate my wife’s birthday! Thank you Nine One Five!
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Nine One Five$$$$• Contemporary American• Key West
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Key West / Florida Keys •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful surroundings and great atmosphere at a reasonable price.
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Butterfly Café$$$$• American• Marathon
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4.6
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Cindy
Philadelphia County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We always love dining with the amazing folks at the plaza grill. Superior service. Quiet Outstanding quality food. The cuts of beef are superior and always good to see Ralph when we can.
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Plaza Grill$$$$• Steakhouse• Marathon
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4.6
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Maureen
Key West / Florida Keys •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 30, 2026
Lovely dinner .. outstanding wine… beautiful atmosphere..the service from our server Max was impeccable.
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Cafe Sole - Key West$$$$• French• Key West
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4.8
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Tara
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 23, 2026
My family and I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience here! The view, staff, food, and drinks were all phenomenal! It’s the fun Islamorada vibe that we love, but slightly more polished than other waterfront dining spots in the area. 10/10! We will be visiting again!
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The Beach Cafe$$$$• American• Islamorada
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4.3

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