Restaurants near San Carlos Institute

Always a great evening at The Grand. The owner swung by our table as soon as we were sat and even offered to bring us drinks - she was lovely. Food is outstanding (we love the beef carpaccio). And we really, really love how they value locals at The Grand. It keeps us coming back. Outstanding restaurant- if you haven’t been … go!

We try to get to Cafe Marquesa every year during our visit to Key West-this year we were able to dine there TWICE! It was superb in every way, we were able to make reservations for both visits easily and get a time that was convenient for us. The menu options were fabulous and the service is impeccable. We have always felt welcomed by the staff, the dining room is lovely and comfortable. Truly a five star experience from start to finish with everyone in our party(s) leaving the restaurant with rave reviews about every aspect of the dining experience.

If you have a 6pm reservation, get there at 6, not before. Don't unlock doors until then. Leave you outside and bring you in party by party. Could be a mess if raining although a small canopy would give some protection. Service and server were excellent. At first it seemed a bit like getting served at a wedding/banquet because everything starts at the same time. As the evening wore on that feeling subsided. Had a bottle of Quilt knowing it wouldn't be a perfect pairing with everything but it's a wine we really enjoy. We split a grilled Caesar which was excellent. Bypassed the apps because we wanted dessert. Server said house specialties were the yellowtail and the beef stroganoff so we went with them. Not a typical stroganoff in a good way. The meat was very tender. the yellowtail and topping were excellent. Shared the lavender cheesecake for dessert. It did not disappoint. Would return if we get back to Key West and maybe try some appys next time.

Food was HOT and savory. My girlfriends choose to share entrees. The price for a split meal was absurd. No warning seen or noted by waiter. We hate to waist food and none of us finished our meals.

Stumbled across this excellent Italian restaurant in Key West. Excited to see grilled calamari marinara on the menus. Very flavorful escargot, branzino and fettuccine bolognese.