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Margaritaville Cafe

500 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040-6553
305-296-3070
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Ranked #184 of 301 restaurants in Key West
Cuisines: American, Seafood
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Bradley, Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Wandered in here to say we did...and got caught up in this old dude with a chef hat playing guitar and singing and cooking too.. Never seen anything like it before or since I guess he's a local favorite...look for his performance if you have the time...It takes awhile to make gumbo

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Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Ate here twice. The crab and corn chowder is the best. Happy hour offered half price drinks and the food was good. A little disappointed on the atmosphere and look of the place, but it is a must for at least one meal.

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See 9 more reviews by MrPE_13 for Key West
CourtneyGuestService, Guest Relations Manager at Margaritaville Cafe, responded to this review
May 19, 2013

MrPE_13 - Thank you for stopping by our place twice! We apologize for missing your marks on atmosphere and will share that feedback with the team. However, we are very happy you enjoyed our chowder and new Happy Hour menu. Margaritaville Management Team More

Fort Collins, Colorado
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We came here to eat the obligatory cheeseburger in paradise and have a margarita. Honestly, we were expecting a Chili's/Ruby Tuesday/Applebee's kind of experience. Much to our surprise, the food was great! Their cheeseburgers were some of the best we've ever eaten. Their Perfect Margarita was perfect! They are very generous with the shots so please mind the other reviewers'... More

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See 12 more reviews by liane69 for Key West
CourtneyGuestService, Guest Relations Manager at Margaritaville Cafe, responded to this review
May 19, 2013

liane69 – Thank you for both of your visits! We are so pleased we exceeded your expectations and our Cheeseburger in Paradise and Perfect Margarita earned us another visit. We can’t wait to see you again! Margaritaville Management Team More

Key Largo Florida
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Stopped in the other nite and had what I consider a really good dinner. Salad was fresh and tasty and the entree was steaming hot and delicious. And the waitress was on top of things too. Checked on me every few minutes. This is the 4th time in the past year and a half or so and I can say... More

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See 10 more reviews by Gliderider2003 for Key West
CourtneyGuestService, Guest Relations Manager at Margaritaville Cafe, responded to this review
May 19, 2013

Gliderider2003 – Thank you for all your visits! We are thrilled you enjoy great food and service each time you are with us. Margaritaville Management Team More

Elgin, Illinois
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

After dinning here it was straight back to the hotel. My wife and I both got sick from the food. We should've known better, after the sunset fest, this was the only resturant that wasn't full. I believe the chef lost more then a shaker of salt.

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CourtneyGuestService, Guest Relations Manager at Margaritaville Cafe, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

ToddBSportAngler - It is very upsetting to hear this is the experience you had with us. We sincerely apologize. Your feedback and the issues you describe here will be addressed with the team. Margaritaville Management Team More

Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Everyone likes a stiff drink and this is the place. Generous pour and great service. Getting to the bathroom is a bit of an adventure so drink with care.

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See 22 more reviews by kwluver for Key West
CourtneyGuestService, Guest Relations Manager at Margaritaville Cafe, responded to this review
May 11, 2013

kwluver - Great to hear how much you enjoy our drinks! Thank you for all your visits! Margaritaville Management Team More

Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

A must see! Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville is a great place to relax and eat and drink. Best bartenders anywhere especially CHRIS H!! Fun bands and great atmosphere.

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See 3 more reviews by Donna S for Key West
CourtneyGuestService, Guest Relations Manager at Margaritaville Cafe, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Donna S - Love to hear you feel we are the best bar for our great drinks, bartenders and fun! Thank you! Margaritaville Management Team More

Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

A must stop place. The night we went a band had some riske lyrics which my normally reserved sister really got into!! A bit too much and too loud to take for more than an hour max

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See 5 more reviews by adicwi for Key West
CourtneyGuestService, Guest Relations Manager at Margaritaville Cafe, responded to this review
April 30, 2013

adicwi - Thanks for coming by! We are happy you, and even your sister, had some fun with us! We will share your comments with the team. Margaritaville Management Team More

Davenport, Iowa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

First trip to Margaritaville, didn't make it when in Jamaica. Interesting people, large menu selection, great waitstaff, however, live music was so loud that it made it unbearable to stay. We quickly ate and left, ears and head hurt. Pricey, but comparable to other Duval Street restaurants.

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See 5 more reviews by Jeri K for Key West
CourtneyGuestService, Guest Relations Manager at Margaritaville Cafe, responded to this review
April 29, 2013

Jeri K - Thank you for visiting! Great to hear you enjoyed our food, extensive menu and friendly servers. We will share your feedback about the music with the team. Next time you're in please let us know if it is too loud so we can either move your table or adjust the volume. We want to keep our guests... More

massena
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

don't go there, just been ask to leave jimmy buffett for having too much fun in a almost empty bar at 5:30 in the afternoon during the conch republic celebration. maybe its too much for chris to deal with the problem of us, met some other people and there was about 10 of us, who by the way meet at... More

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CourtneyGuestService, Guest Relations Manager at Margaritaville Cafe, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

kathleen e - We are very sorry to hear this is how you feel. We aim to provide a fun, safe and memorable environment for our guests, so it is upsetting to hear your feedback. We will be in touch privately to hear more about your visit so we may properly address your concerns. Margaritaville Management Team More

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