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Exquisite Island Cuisine

Lauded as Key West’s favorite fine dining restaurant, Café Marquesa delivers an incomparable experience that has made it a local hot spot for special occasions and remarkable meals. Using the freshest ingredients, classic preparations and innovative techniques, Café Marquesa invites guests to slow down, savor the moment and immerse themselves in the refined flavors of Key West.

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Café Marquesa

Savor acclaimed gourmet cuisine with a coastal essence at Café Marquesa, rated one of the best restaurants in Key West.

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Eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and smoked salmon bagel brunch at Cafe Marquesa, The Marquesa Hotel Key West Florida.
Sunday, June 21

Father’s Day Brunch

This Father’s Day, celebrate with a relaxed, refined brunch in an intimate and timeless setting in the heart of Old Town. Enjoy flavorful, savory dishes inspired by Southern cuisine and fresh island influences, thoughtfully curated by Executive Chef Travis Lee.

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A Curated Occasion

Indulge in an unforgettable bespoke dining experience with a seven-course tasting menu at Cafe Marquesa. Available each evening from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at $165++ per guest.

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Key West Seafood

At Café Marquesa, you’ll find exceptional seafood dishes that blend southern cuisine with Island flavors, using only the freshest ingredients.

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Corn dogs, spring rolls, cocktails and other dishes at the bar at Marquesa

Southern Happy Hour

Gather and mingle during happy hour at Cafe Marquesa. Enjoy small plated and a curated drink selection, available Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

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Executive Chef Travis Lee

Chef Travis Lee combines classical technique, creative innovation and local ingredients to secure Café Marquesa’s position as Key West’s preeminent fine dining destination.

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  • A couple have martinis at the bar
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  • A pastry dish with carrot cake and blueberries
  • Eggs Benedict, waffles, coffee, and orange juice at Marquesa
  • A spread of various menu items and 2 cocktails at Marquesa
  • 2 glasses of white wine and 2 salads on a patio table at Marquesa
  • A couple eating in the dining room at Marquesa's restaurant
  • Some small plates and cocktails at Marquesa
  • 2 breakfast plates with coffee and juice at Marquesa
  • Corn dogs, spring rolls, cocktails and other dishes at the bar at Marquesa
  • 2 vibrant cocktails at Marquesa
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  • A beautiful spread of food and cocktails on the patio at Marquesa

Frequently Asked Questions

Please make your reservations for Café Marquesa in advance. Reservations may be made at 305.292.1244 or on OpenTable.com

Marquesa Key West has received significant accolades, including the MICHELIN Key for Hotels (Two Keys) in 2024, recognition in the Best Hotel Rankings by U.S. News & World Report (Gold Badge) in 2024 and inclusion in Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards (Top 15 Resorts in FL, No 2) in 2023. Café Marquesa also received the Diners’ Choice Award from OpenTable in 2024.

Yes, Café Marquesa is an award-winning restaurant and has received the Diners’ Choice Award from OpenTable in 2024. It has also been noted as one of Key West’s most acclaimed dining experiences and often rated the best restaurant in Key West.

Yes, Café Marquesa leads the way in expressing a unique, gourmet coastal cuisine by combining the finest seafood, meats and produce with local sourcing, ensuring a focus on fresh ingredients.

Southern Social Hour at Café Marquesa is a happy hour event, nestled in the Old Town neighborhood, featuring small plates alongside wine and cocktail specials, inspired by the flavors of the lowcountry coast.

Yes, Café Marquesa offers a sumptuous seven-course tasting menu available each evening from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Café Marquesa serves breakfast daily from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, and dinner daily from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Café Marquesa is renowned for its unique, gourmet coastal Southern cuisine, combining the finest seafood, meats and produce with classic preparations and creativity, offering fine dining with an authentic, homespun essence.