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Louie's BackyardvsBanana Cafe
Both restaurants are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Louie's Backyard scores slightly higher than Banana Cafe. Louie's Backyard has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 6 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Frommer's.
Louie's Backyard
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Where
Time Out
Frommer's
700 Waddell Ave, Key West, FL 33040-4729
From $0/night
Concierge "An oldie but goodie, this Key West institution frequented by Jimmy Buffett—and just about every upscale tourist who comes to Key West—is housed in a historic oceanfront home."
Fodor's "Feast your eyes on a steal-your-breath-away view and beautifully presented dishes prepared by executive Chef Doug Shook." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Using locally caught seafood and produce grown specifically for Louie’s by Island Farms, longstanding chef Doug Shook creates fresh, seasonal (and pricey) dishes." Full review
Gayot14.0
"One of the first to serve New Florida cuisine; still going strong with an unbeatable view." Full review
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If meat is your request, grilled tamarind-glazed Berkshire pork chop with roasted applesauce will satisfy.
Where "An enduring favorite among locals and visitors alike, Louie’s Backyard combines island manor house ambience with cutting-edge cuisine." Full review
Time Out "The Floribbean cuisine here is outstanding, but the real winner is the setting—smack on a prime slab of the Gulf." Full review
Frommer's "Still going strong after more than 40 years, both the setting and the creative island menu help make Louie’s one of Key West’s most cherished, romantic, and quintessential...upper-end restaurants." Full review
Banana Cafe Concierge Frommer's Gayot Where Travel + Leisure Time Out
1215 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
From $6/night
Concierge "This popular brunch spot, on the quieter end of Duval Street, specializes in nearly 20 varieties of crepes, with fillings that include bacon, mushrooms, and béchamel."
Frommer's "Banana Café benefits from a French-country-cafe look and feel." Full review
Gayot11.0
"This corner café on the quiet end of Duval Street brings a whiff of France from crêpes and omelets, and snails in garlic butter." Full review
Where "Settle into this quiet open-air bistro, and choose from more than 40 breakfast and lunch crepes." Full review
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Settle into this quiet open-air bistro, and choose from more than 40 breakfast and lunch crepes.
Travel + Leisure "Come for the atmosphere, stay for the crêpes." Full review
Time Out "This gorgeous little French-inspired place down at the southern end of Duval is a great spot for breakfast" Full review
