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Louie's BackyardvsMangoes Restaurant Key West
Both establishments are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Louie's Backyard scores slightly higher than Mangoes Restaurant Key West. Louie's Backyard comes in at #4 in Key West with positive reviews from 6 publications including Where, Gayot 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
Mangoes Restaurant Key West Concierge Frommer's Travel + Leisure Gayot Where
700 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040-7404
From $10/night
Concierge "This always packed eatery is all about location, location, location; diners regularly compete for patio tables to watch the human carnival on Duval Street."
Frommer's "A longtime favorite thanks to its prime perch midway along Duval Street, Mangoes’ red-brick patio under the banyan tree is mellow, yet affords great people watching." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Mangoes is famous for its Mango Coladas and prime destination on a corner of Duval Street." Full review
Gayot10.0
"One of the most happening corners in town, serving a pleasing menu." Full review
Where "Patrons enjoy one of the best views of Duval Street at Mangoes, where fresh Caribbeanstyle seafood is served in an outdoor, corner cafe setting of white-umbrella-covered tables." Full review
