Butterfly Café

4.5

397 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Charming

Serving ocean food platters in the scenic bay views of Tranquility Bay, Butterfly Café is a full service restaurant ladling seafood dinners to the lodgers and visiting gourmets.
Customers can dine in the upscale elegant indoors furnished with wicker seats and grommet curtains or relax in the outdoor patio at Butterfly Cafe.

Important note: To guarantee outdoor dining with us please select "Outdoor" Seating at booking. Standard seating is indoors.
If Outdoor Seating is not an option when you book, all outdoor tables are reserved at the time you selected.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(305) 289-7177
Website
http://www.tranquilitybay.com/dining/butterflycafe
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2243
Neighborhood
Marathon
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Buffet Dinner at Butterfly Café
$35.00 - $95.00 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
Join us this Christmas and indulge in a buffet-style dinner at Butterfly Café. Dinner will be served from 2pm until 9pm on December 25th. Reservations required.
New Year's Eve Dinner at Butterfly Café
$119.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us this New Year's Eve and indulge in a buffet-style dinner at Butterfly Café. Dinner will be served from 4pm until 8:45pm on December 31st. Reservations required. Dress Code: White and Black

Popular dishes

Spinach Artichoke Dip**$16.00
Served Hot, Fresh Diced Tomato, Fried Pita Bread
Shrimp Cocktail$21.00
Pink Shrimp, Traditional Cocktail Sauce
Warm Goat Cheese$22.00
Marcona Almond Crust, Amarena Cherries
Tuna Napoleon* **$23.00
Ahi Tuna, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Avocado, Pickled Ginger, Wontons, Ginger Sesame Dressing
Lump Crab Cakes$24.00
Jicama Slaw, Chipotle Aioli

Soup

French Onion Soup$12.00
Rich Beef Broth, Vidalia, Bermuda and Spanish Onions, Topped with Gruyere Cheese
- Cup$12.00
- Bowl$17.00
Lobster Bisque$13.00
Finished with Sherry, Topped with Claw Meat
- Cup$13.00
- Bowl$18.00

Salads

Add Ons: Catch of the Day $14 | Shrimp $12 | Chicken $8

Caesar Salad**$17.00
Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Brioche Croutons, House Caesar Dressing
Roasted Beet Salad**$18.00
Tender Beets, Bitter Greens, Fried Onions, Goat Cheese, Sweet Onion Vinaigrette
Caprese Salad$18.00
Fresh Florida Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic, Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Cracked Pepper
Butterfly Salad**$19.00
Mixed Greens, Caramelized Onions, Carrots, Corn, Avocado, Feta Cheese, Wonton Strips, Mango Balsamic Vinaigrette

Land

Pork Rib Chop$48.00
Baked and Roasted, Pan Jus, Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Jerk Chicken$46.00
Marinated Bone-In Breast, Pineapple Chimichurri, Yellow Rice, Vegetable of the Day
Filet Mignon*$59.00
8 oz Filet Mignon, Onion Marmalade, Wine Demi Glace, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Cowboy* **$68.00
22 oz Bone-In Angus Ribeye, Herb Cabernet Demi Sauce, Truffle Bistro Fries, Vegetable of the Day

Sea

Mahi Mahi$45.00
Grilled Mahi Mahi, Pineapple Chimichurri, Sundried Tomato Truffle Risotto, Vegetable of the Day
Yellowtail Francaise$48.00
Lightly Battered Filets Sautéed, Lemon and Capers Butter Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Crab Stuffed Hogfish$52.00
Hogfish Filled With Crab Stuffing Broiled, Key Lime Hollandaise Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Butterfly Risotto*$55.00
Choice of Scallop or Shrimp; Pesto Parmesan Risotto, Roasted Red Pepper Brandy Cream Sauce, Vegetable of the Day

Pasta

Capellini Pomodoro**$35.00
Finished with Shaved Zucchini, Squash, Carrots, Shaved Parmesan
Jumbo Prawns Alfredo$39.00
Linguine, Alfredo Sauce, Shaved Parmesan, Basil
- Sub Chicken$35.00
Seafood Pasta**$46.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Mahi, Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce, Linguine Pasta, Shaved Parmesan

What 397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Key West / Florida Keys
Romantic
Florida Keys - Monroe County
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butterfly Café offers a picturesque dining experience with "outstanding food, drink, and service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "beautiful setting," perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the quality often justifies the cost. Service receives mixed reviews, but standout moments include "great service" by attentive staff.

397 Reviews

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Lynsey
Berkshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Gabby was the highlight of our evening! She was absolutely brilliant! She was so friendly, attentive and kind! Just something small but didn't bother us because everything else was perfect - I ordered my cesear salad dressing to come on the side and it was mixed in, my husband didn't get his asparagus with his steak meal (which was cooked to perfection and so tender!) but didn't feel like sending his food back because he was hungry and didn't want to wait, so we didn't complain. The dessert was to die for!!!! Everything was perfect except for those minor details which did not affect our overall experience. Prices on the higher side but quality of food, ambience, service is what you're paying for and it is worth it! And we all absolutely LOVED the soft background music playing, even our two teenagers loved the music!
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Rosalyn
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a beautiful experience! The food was amazing and so was the staff! Would highly recommend this lovely restaurant to celebrate anything special or just to come in a for dinner.
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Matthew
Denver
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I wish I could say I loved it. First time there and I’m a local resident. Shrimp app was served with shell still on the shrimp in places. The main course salad was served without dressing. Had to ask for it. No salt and pepper on the table or any table for that matter. Might have been an off night for the staff but it was my first impression. $140 for 3 apps, 2 salads and 1 cocktail. Seems excessive when the presentation and details are missing.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving special dinner. The food level was excellent, turkey, stuffings, regular and sweet potato mashed, yellowtail entrée, shrimps, oysters, butternut squash soup great deserts and most importantly, all tasted homemade like your aunt that really knows how to cook. Congrats.
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Joel
West Palm Beach
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant in the Keys. Always a wonderful experience.
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Jae
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We’ve dined at butterfly cafe for a few Thanksgiving and had amazing Thanksgiving dinners! This time, unfortunately, was the worst and our last time . Not sure if it’s due to the new buffet format (in the past it was waiter service with a limited menu) but the food was bland, tasteless , and lacked quality (beans under cooked, sweet potatoes lacked flavor). The desserts were clearly not made there and key lime pie as grainy and other pies just full of sugar. On the other side, the waiter was amazing and the outside seating was peaceful and nice decorated which is why we’ve come back year over year. We will dine elsewhere next year as the food was NOT worth the $100 pp plus mandatory 20% service tip for a family of four.
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Russ
VIP
Indiana
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The price for the thanksgiving buffet was extremely high for a very limited selection. What there was on the hot side was very good. The salad side seemed forgotten about. Our server was very nice but left dirty dishes on our table. He would refill drinks and not bus the table at all. I’d eat there again but not for a buffet.
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Jody
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, high quality food, and beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommend.
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Bernie
VIP
Louisville
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jasmine was our server and was delightful. The meal started with their fresh breads—the Asiago bread is to die for, along with a perfectly complementary, light, whipped, divine butter. The seasonal cocktails were fantastic! I am rarely enamored with fish dishes, but my wife had the hogfish, which was superb, and my Mahi Mahi was excellent as well. Wines are reasonably priced and are focused on pairing well with the meals. A lovely creme brûlée, along with an espresso martini, finished off an excellent evening and meal! Cheers!
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Kirsten
VIP
Las Vegas
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love dining here when we are in Marathon. Dinning on their beautiful porch is the best! Food is amazing! Save room for desert!
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FAQs

Butterfly Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 289-7177.

Butterfly Café is rated 4.5 stars by 397 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2243

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Marathon
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tranquilitybay.com/dining/butterflycafe
Phone number
(305) 289-7177

Butterfly Café

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Christmas Buffet Dinner at Butterfly Café

New Year's Eve Dinner at Butterfly Café

Filet Mignon

Mahi Mahi

Pork Rib Chop

Appetizers

Spinach Artichoke Dip**$16.00

Shrimp Cocktail$21.00

Warm Goat Cheese$22.00

Tuna Napoleon* **$23.00

Lump Crab Cakes$24.00

Soup

French Onion Soup$12.00

Lobster Bisque$13.00

Salads

Caesar Salad**$17.00

Roasted Beet Salad**$18.00

Caprese Salad$18.00

Butterfly Salad**$19.00

Land

Pork Rib Chop$48.00

Jerk Chicken$46.00

Filet Mignon*$59.00

Cowboy* **$68.00

Sea

Mahi Mahi$45.00

Yellowtail Francaise$48.00

Crab Stuffed Hogfish$52.00

Butterfly Risotto*$55.00

Pasta

Capellini Pomodoro**$35.00

Jumbo Prawns Alfredo$39.00

Seafood Pasta**$46.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Butterfly Café offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Butterfly Café restaurant rated?

Is Butterfly Café currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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