Key West didn't appear to have an abundance of elevated dining choices, so this was an exciting find! The atmosphere is cute and quaint, the service friendly and attentive, the wine list was diverse and thoughtful, and the food was creative and exciting. Kudos to the chef(s)!
AskUncleDave
They serve a prix fixe meal only in 4 courses. Course 1 miso Conch salad C course 2 sushi waffle Bplus course 3 grouper fin of the day B Course 4 Limoncello Ricotta cheesecake D Overall C plus! I expected more but Key West perhaps pricey and limited.
ArielleB
This was by far the best food we had in Key West and possibly top 5 for us.. ever! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, space was adorable and food was beyond delicious! The flavor pairings were different than anything else we've seen in key west. All seafood was very fresh. I had the finned fair which was local caught grouper that evening, best grouper I've ever had! My finace had the skirt steak which was also delicious! Sushi waffle, miso conch, beets and beef tataki were all so so good! Can't wait to come back!
This place was absolutely wonderful. The service was immaculate. As a solo traveler I sat up at the bar. The waitress gave me wine tastings when I was unsure of which wine to order, I chose one of her recommendations. The Beef Tataki for the first course was my favorite, but everything was so good and the experience above all was really great. Highly recommend!
Diner36
Wow - what a PEARL of a restaurant! Located on a quiet street but near everything - felt like a 5 star quality local restaurant - wonderfully curated prix fixe menu; fabulous presentation! And delicious! Impeccable and professional service. Will be a favorite!
EastCoastAmy
The beef tataki and waffle sushi were delicious and very creative. The finned fare wasn't my favorite but the skirt steak my husband had was delicious. Our waitress was excellent! Very attentive and pace was perfect. A bit lacking on California Chardonnay but we had a wonderful dinner!
Jimmy Taylor
In small print on the menu and after we sat down was " a convenience charge will be added if paying with credit card "This is nothing more than a money grab for a restaurant that was already overpriced. The food was good but waiter was not friendly. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Masscoll
Absolutely a great experience. The conch salad was incredible, their sushi special form whatever it was, amazing and so the shrimp dumplings. We got the fish on orzo, it was good, not my favorite but still very good. Wine choice is great too
Been there for the second time and love the place so much! Small restaurant which creates a great atmosphere, outstanding food. It's a must when being in Key West for an unique experience ♡
The tasting menu is a unique experience and the food is good. The portions are small (tapas size) as you would expect for a 4-course meal. You don't leave hungry but neither do you leave full. My only hesitation is that for the portion size, the price is hefty.
The place is just wonderful. I haven't eaten at all the restaurants in Key West, but this one has to be one of the best if not the best. For example it was vastly better than Louie's Backyard. Just make sure to get reservations first!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LDC13
Have been coming to key west for years and never dined at Little Pearl until last night. It offered a chefs tasting menu with your choice of 4 courses. If you're looking for an elevated dining experience, this is the place you'll find it. Best dining experience we've had in key west! Thanks Chef and staff!
Food was amazing. We like to find the best spots when we travel and Little Pearl was easily the best spot we've eaten at in Key West. Service was A++ and very very knowledgeable about the local scene.
BobB
If Michelin rated restaurants in Key West, this would definitely get a star. Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end. A very charming room set in a quiet neighborhood. Very well curated wine list. The food was perfectly executed. The supplemental soft shell crab bao is a must! Lobster nuggets, plantain veloute were other worldly. Day boat yellow tail and blue crab ravioli were perfection. And finished off with a homemade lavender ice cream. Service was precise without being intrusive. Definitely going back soon.
This wasn't far from where we were staying so we decided to give it a whirl. 5:00 seating was easy to reserve...there were only two other tables dining with us. All of the food was amazing. All small plate portions which ended up being just right. Service was impeccable. The wine selection was good.
Key West didn't appear to have an abundance of elevated dining choices, so this was an exciting find! The atmosphere is cute and quaint, the service friendly and attentive, the wine list was diverse and thoughtful, and the food was creative and exciting. Kudos to the chef(s)!
They serve a prix fixe meal only in 4 courses. Course 1 miso Conch salad C course 2 sushi waffle Bplus course 3 grouper fin of the day B Course 4 Limoncello Ricotta cheesecake D Overall C plus! I expected more but Key West perhaps pricey and limited.
This was by far the best food we had in Key West and possibly top 5 for us.. ever! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, space was adorable and food was beyond delicious! The flavor pairings were different than anything else we've seen in key west. All seafood was very fresh. I had the finned fair which was local caught grouper that evening, best grouper I've ever had! My finace had the skirt steak which was also delicious! Sushi waffle, miso conch, beets and beef tataki were all so so good! Can't wait to come back!
This place was absolutely wonderful. The service was immaculate. As a solo traveler I sat up at the bar. The waitress gave me wine tastings when I was unsure of which wine to order, I chose one of her recommendations. The Beef Tataki for the first course was my favorite, but everything was so good and the experience above all was really great. Highly recommend!
Wow - what a PEARL of a restaurant! Located on a quiet street but near everything - felt like a 5 star quality local restaurant - wonderfully curated prix fixe menu; fabulous presentation! And delicious! Impeccable and professional service. Will be a favorite!
The beef tataki and waffle sushi were delicious and very creative. The finned fare wasn't my favorite but the skirt steak my husband had was delicious. Our waitress was excellent! Very attentive and pace was perfect. A bit lacking on California Chardonnay but we had a wonderful dinner!
In small print on the menu and after we sat down was " a convenience charge will be added if paying with credit card "This is nothing more than a money grab for a restaurant that was already overpriced. The food was good but waiter was not friendly. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Absolutely a great experience. The conch salad was incredible, their sushi special form whatever it was, amazing and so the shrimp dumplings. We got the fish on orzo, it was good, not my favorite but still very good. Wine choice is great too
Been there for the second time and love the place so much! Small restaurant which creates a great atmosphere, outstanding food. It's a must when being in Key West for an unique experience ♡
The tasting menu is a unique experience and the food is good. The portions are small (tapas size) as you would expect for a 4-course meal. You don't leave hungry but neither do you leave full. My only hesitation is that for the portion size, the price is hefty.
Restaurantji Recommends
The place is just wonderful. I haven't eaten at all the restaurants in Key West, but this one has to be one of the best if not the best. For example it was vastly better than Louie's Backyard. Just make sure to get reservations first!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have been coming to key west for years and never dined at Little Pearl until last night. It offered a chefs tasting menu with your choice of 4 courses. If you're looking for an elevated dining experience, this is the place you'll find it. Best dining experience we've had in key west! Thanks Chef and staff!
Food was amazing. We like to find the best spots when we travel and Little Pearl was easily the best spot we've eaten at in Key West. Service was A++ and very very knowledgeable about the local scene.
If Michelin rated restaurants in Key West, this would definitely get a star. Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end. A very charming room set in a quiet neighborhood. Very well curated wine list. The food was perfectly executed. The supplemental soft shell crab bao is a must! Lobster nuggets, plantain veloute were other worldly. Day boat yellow tail and blue crab ravioli were perfection. And finished off with a homemade lavender ice cream. Service was precise without being intrusive. Definitely going back soon.
This wasn't far from where we were staying so we decided to give it a whirl. 5:00 seating was easy to reserve...there were only two other tables dining with us. All of the food was amazing. All small plate portions which ended up being just right. Service was impeccable. The wine selection was good.