Lola's Bistro Key West
728 Simonton St, Key West
(305) 204-4457
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Absolute MUST when in KW 🥰
This is the best restaurant in Key West!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding dining experience! Will definitely be back on our next visit to Key West!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was exceptional. Watching chef prepare and plate the food and then getting it delivered with a smile is priceless. The only thing I would not recommend was the steak. A little under seasoned and did not compare with my fish with lobster ravioli entree. This is not a steakhouse, but it is special. If you enjoy dining and want to treat yourself to a special meal, this is the place.
The key lime pie is the best on the island. Thick, rich, and tart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Called for reservation.
Apparently the man who answered is not to interested in his job. He was a very aloof and turned us off!! Will take our $$$ elsewhere.
🍽️ Secret Supper Club Vibes 🍽️
Imagine having a private chef—without needing to hire one. That’s exactly what this hidden gem delivers. Tucked away like only the best Key West secrets are, this cash-only spot offers just two seatings a night: 6:00pm and 8:15pm. No menu in advance. No frills. Just the freshest, most flavorful dishes you didn’t know you were craving.
✨ 5 apps. 5 entrées. 5 desserts—all homemade.
🍷 A surprise amuse bouche to kick things off.
🌿 Allergies? The chef has your back.
And the vibe? Let’s just say 50+ candles are hand-lit every night to set the mood. It’s not just dinner—it’s an experience. One you won’t find anywhere else on the island.
You Should Be Here,
🐓KWT🐓
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow!! Maybe one of the best restaurants in all of Key West, and definitely in my top 10 restaurant experiences in my life time. The chef is truly talented! Know you'll most likely need a reservation. If you want any alcoholic beverages you'll need to bring them. There is no paper menu, as you'll be told the opinions and can pick from that. This is a very unique experience, it's definitely a romantic spot without being pretentious. I highly recommend giving this a try! It's on the expensive side, but worth it if you are looking for a special treat while in Key West.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BYOB or any beverage... I brought my organic beet juice; my friends brought their wine of choice. EXCELLENT and UNIQUE experience all around. The filet melts in your mouth!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had dinner at Lola’s Bistro in Key West this past weekend and definitely recommend checking it out. It’s a small spot just off Duval, run by a couple — one’s the chef, the other’s the server. The chef cooks right in the corner so you can watch all the action. You have to call ahead for reservations, and the menu is verbal and changes nightly (you can ask for prices if you want).
It’s BYOB with no corkage fee. It was a little warm inside, but the food made up for it.
We started with a stuffed pepper filled with chorizo (not our favorite, but it was super fresh). Then we had a steak with mushroom sauce over rice and sea bass in tomato sauce — normally served over lobster ravioli, but we asked for rice instead because of a shellfish allergy. The sea bass was hands down the best I’ve ever had, and the steak was cooked perfectly.
Everything was super fresh and made to order. 😋
No dessert because we were stuffed!
Total came out to around $200 with tip and tax . Great experience, low-key vibe, and food worth coming back for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Please note I did not eat here. I’m only writing this review to help out all the people who were born after 1985 and refuse to call the restaurant for information. The 5 stars do not reflect the food. Only put 5 stars not to hurt their rating.
My wife and I recently visited Key West, we wanted to support local and eat at Lola’s however we could not find any information online about it. We tried to walk up and were turned away with the following information:
Lola’s is a reservation only restaurant that has two seatings, 6:00pm and 8:15pm. You can only make reservations by calling them. They do not accept credit cards. The chef says he is old school which is why there’s no information online or on any dining app. Whether that’s a good thing or not is yet to be determined.
Hope this helps!
Edit: We walked up around 8:30pm on 07/10/25 (yesterday at the time of writing this) It was our last night in Key West or else we would have tried to make reservations. We’ll try again next time we are in town
Restaurantji Recommends
Extraordinary experience, extraordinary food! Highly recommend and looking forward to dining here again!!
Menu changes every night. The most welcoming group of people. Felt like home style cooking with the atmosphere and hospitality. Lola’s Bistro is an ABSOLUTE must!
Food was the best ever. We are from the Midwest and their filet mignon was the best we have ever had. Husband got the scallops and branzino. I got pork belly and the filet. Dessert is homemade and so worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a lovely dinner with my beautiful wife
Why is your website your Facebook page...with No menu???
This place was amazing, we are planning a trip back just to enjoy it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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