We loved our dinner at Grand Cafe! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. It was a beautiful evening in Key West so we ate out on the front porch. The inside looked charming as it is an old house converted to a restaurant. After eating at a noisier restaurant the night before, we appreciated the more comfortable volume at Grand Cafe. We met a lovely couple at the next table and ended up talking with them throughout dinner😄. The location on Duval was fun and easily accessible. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Amanda
Good location. Outdoor seating is pretty and has good people watching. Service and food was pretty slow and food was ok.
Wendy
My husband was sad not to have your chicken, since you were out. He enjoyed his rib. Dana our server was prompt, delightful and helpful. Excellent service. Keep her.
Adam
Great setting and a delicious meal made for a memorable evening. The life of Duval Street is all within view but the restaurant gives patrons the energy of Key West's nightlife but from a setting that's refined and orderly. Truly a perfect combination of the two.
Wynn
Excellent food and atmosphere. I highly recommend as one of my favorite restaurants in Key West.
Sandra
Jared was our waiter. He is excellent at timing special request orders. Our drinks and food were excellent.
Amie
Good atmosphere and great food... but service was very slow (10 minutes to receive wine menu, 50 minutes waiting on food, etc)
Robert
Beautiful ambiance in an older home setting, always great food, friendly service, I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Excellent restaurant to have dinner . The atmosphere and staff are great . The food so delicious . The beef carpaccio , the branzino and the burger so good . We truly had a delicious dinner seated in the front porch .
Raymond
Great place to dine in KEY WEST!! Outside tables, great atmosphere, wonderful food options!
Simonizzze
Three of us ate here on a Saturday night in early November. That night is the test for any restaurant, and this one passed with flying colors. We sat outside on the porch area (as opposed to the ground level outside seating), which was more private. The restaurant has a charming atmosphere, but if you sit outside be prepared for the noise from Duval Street. It would not really have been an issue except right across the street is the Hard Rock Cafe, which blasted music so loud that sometimes it was hard to have a conversation. We were told that happens only on Saturday nights, but if you are considering going to this restaurant and sitting outside, you might want to check with the Hard Rock Cafe to see if they are having live music that night. There are lots of good choices on the menu and wine list. Our server Paola was outstanding. Very accommodating of making menu changes, and got everything right without having to write a single thing down. Plus she was very attentive all through dinner. The fried calamari appetizer was great. Our dinner entrees were scallops, snapper and tuna. Everything was prepared just the way we asked and was very delicious. For dessert I had a custom ordered scoop of vanilla ice cream with a shot of kahlua. Except for the loud music from the Hard Rock Cafe, we had a great time and would definitely return the next time we vacation in the area. Terrific menu, great food, superb service, and a pleasant place to eat dinner outside.
Fay
The food was great, but service was terrible. We had to ask for water twice, we were missing a place setting and couldn't wave anyone down, they didn't give us drink menus and eventually grabbed it ourselves from the host stand.
Fabiana F
We were at family dinner... what can I say!! Everything is great! Paola made us feel at home! Recommended what to eat, what to drink and what was best for the child! The typical Key West dessert... wow! Thanks Paola, what an unforgettable evening
We loved our dinner at Grand Cafe! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. It was a beautiful evening in Key West so we ate out on the front porch. The inside looked charming as it is an old house converted to a restaurant. After eating at a noisier restaurant the night before, we appreciated the more comfortable volume at Grand Cafe. We met a lovely couple at the next table and ended up talking with them throughout dinner😄. The location on Duval was fun and easily accessible. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Good location. Outdoor seating is pretty and has good people watching. Service and food was pretty slow and food was ok.
My husband was sad not to have your chicken, since you were out. He enjoyed his rib. Dana our server was prompt, delightful and helpful. Excellent service. Keep her.
Great setting and a delicious meal made for a memorable evening. The life of Duval Street is all within view but the restaurant gives patrons the energy of Key West's nightlife but from a setting that's refined and orderly. Truly a perfect combination of the two.
Excellent food and atmosphere. I highly recommend as one of my favorite restaurants in Key West.
Jared was our waiter. He is excellent at timing special request orders. Our drinks and food were excellent.
Good atmosphere and great food... but service was very slow (10 minutes to receive wine menu, 50 minutes waiting on food, etc)
Beautiful ambiance in an older home setting, always great food, friendly service, I would highly recommend this restaurant.
My visit to the Grand Café in Key West was outstanding from start to finish, thanks to both the incredible food and the exceptional service—especially from our waitress, Zulia. She was the highlight of the evening: warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had a memorable experience. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she managed to be both professional and personable without ever feeling intrusive. She truly elevated the entire meal. The food itself was just as impressive. The tuna tartare was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced—each bite packed with clean flavor and just the right amount of acidity and texture. It set the tone perfectly for what was to come. Then came the lobster, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. Tender, rich, and perfectly prepared, it was the kind of dish that reminds you why dining out can feel like a special occasion. The presentation was elegant without being fussy, and every element on the plate complemented the lobster flawlessly. Between the wonderful ambiance, the delicious food, and Zulia’s exceptional service, the Grand Café has easily become one of my favorite spots in Key West. If you’re looking for a place that combines quality, comfort, and hospitality, this restaurant delivers on all fronts. And if you’re lucky enough to have Zulia as your server, you’re in for an even better night.
My visit to the Grand Café in Key West was outstanding from start to finish, thanks to both the incredible food and the exceptional service—especially from our waitress, Zulia. She was the highlight of the evening: warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had a memorable experience. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she managed to be both professional and personable without ever feeling intrusive. She truly elevated the entire meal. The food itself was just as impressive. The tuna tartare was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced—each bite packed with clean flavor and just the right amount of acidity and texture. It set the tone perfectly for what was to come. Then came the lobster, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. Tender, rich, and perfectly prepared, it was the kind of dish that reminds you why dining out can feel like a special occasion. The presentation was elegant without being fussy, and every element on the plate complemented the lobster flawlessly. Between the wonderful ambiance, the delicious food, and Zulia’s exceptional service, the Grand Café has easily become one of my favorite spots in Key West. If you’re looking for a place that combines quality, comfort, and hospitality, this restaurant delivers on all fronts. And if you’re lucky enough to have Zulia as your server, you’re in for an even better night.
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent restaurant to have dinner . The atmosphere and staff are great . The food so delicious . The beef carpaccio , the branzino and the burger so good . We truly had a delicious dinner seated in the front porch .
Great place to dine in KEY WEST!! Outside tables, great atmosphere, wonderful food options!
Three of us ate here on a Saturday night in early November. That night is the test for any restaurant, and this one passed with flying colors. We sat outside on the porch area (as opposed to the ground level outside seating), which was more private. The restaurant has a charming atmosphere, but if you sit outside be prepared for the noise from Duval Street. It would not really have been an issue except right across the street is the Hard Rock Cafe, which blasted music so loud that sometimes it was hard to have a conversation. We were told that happens only on Saturday nights, but if you are considering going to this restaurant and sitting outside, you might want to check with the Hard Rock Cafe to see if they are having live music that night. There are lots of good choices on the menu and wine list. Our server Paola was outstanding. Very accommodating of making menu changes, and got everything right without having to write a single thing down. Plus she was very attentive all through dinner. The fried calamari appetizer was great. Our dinner entrees were scallops, snapper and tuna. Everything was prepared just the way we asked and was very delicious. For dessert I had a custom ordered scoop of vanilla ice cream with a shot of kahlua. Except for the loud music from the Hard Rock Cafe, we had a great time and would definitely return the next time we vacation in the area. Terrific menu, great food, superb service, and a pleasant place to eat dinner outside.
The food was great, but service was terrible. We had to ask for water twice, we were missing a place setting and couldn't wave anyone down, they didn't give us drink menus and eventually grabbed it ourselves from the host stand.
We were at family dinner... what can I say!! Everything is great! Paola made us feel at home! Recommended what to eat, what to drink and what was best for the child! The typical Key West dessert... wow! Thanks Paola, what an unforgettable evening
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