Brief background, I'm Italian, when I say I'm Italian I mean, I am from Abruzzo & live in the States. Most of my family is back in Italy & in my home, the food has always come from the Mediterranean in terms of recipes and flavor. However, I am not against American cuisine & have enjoyed many fine dishes particularly... more

A quaint little spanish resturant & market overlooking a beautiful fountain and courtyard. Don't leave the keys without trying spanish gardens. Only the finest and organic vegetables find their way into cheff Jose's food. This is the way they keys should be veiwed A+++ more

Lunch is only salads and sandwiches. I'm betting that the tapas options were better. The veggie melt was OK. Nothing to write home about. The service was not great-- the 2 owners were trying to do everything. more

We just enjoyed an amazing dinner at Spanish Gardens complete with homemade zucchini & blue cheese soup, delicious salads (try the Buffala Mozzarella!), fresh fish, steak, and key lime pie. The menu has an abundance of options; many of the portions are ideal for two people, making it a great place for sharing with friends and family. The majority of... more

Smiling, friendly service....wholesome, delicious, unique flavors...great artwork...by far, my Islamorada favorite! more

If you're looking for a restaurant with FRESH organic ingredients, you've definitely come to the right place! This restaurant definitely goes far beyond the fried fish & artery-clogging meals of other Keys' restaurants! Jose & Oscar have the most delightful & exquisite menu of Salads, Pinchos, and Tapas ... plus a wonderful wine list! The food is light enabling sharing... more

What a beautiful and delicious restaurant. The grilled shrimp are perfectly cooked and succulent. All the food is fresh and a gourmet "foodies" delight. My husband and I are both excellent cooks and are rarely happy with restaurant eating but, in this case, wow. Here is a link, which we used as a reference, to show you the restaurant and... more

My favorite here is the buffalo mozzerella with avocado, mixed greens and roasted peppers, on amazing fresh baked bread, and surrounded by tons of greens with their homemade vinegrette. Fresh, organic and international foods, sandwiches, tapas. Many vegetarian options, small store where you can buy fresh breads, cheeses, spices and gourmet oils and foods. Casual cafe setting, BYOB. more