Louie's Backyard
A waterfront restaurant housed in a 1909 Conch house, with a deck right against the seawall, making it a classic fine dining spot on the island.
Housed in a historic 1909 Conch house with a deck right against the seawall, this spot is described by the Miami New Times as one of the most scenic fine dining restaurants in Key West. Popular dishes include the Bahamian conch chowder, crispy cracked conch, double-cut lamb chops, and Key West pink shrimp. The main dining room serves lunch from 11:30 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:00 to 21:00; reservations are highly recommended. The upstairs cafe and the Afterdeck bar operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Reviews across platforms are mixed, with a Yelp rating of around 3.9. The restaurant closes annually in autumn for maintenance. Located on Waddell Avenue on the south shore of Old Town, accessible by taxi or bicycle.
Opening hours
Daily lunch 11:30-14:30, dinner 17:00-21:00; Upstairs Cafe Tue-Sat 17:00-21:00; Afterdeck Bar 11:30-late
Nearby sights
- Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
- Southernmost Point Buoy
- West Martello Tower
- Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
- Key West Cemetery
- Duval Street
- Blue Heaven & Bahama Village