Pepe's Cafe

4.5

185 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Great for happy hour
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Pepe's Cafe provides a laid-back place for enjoying surf and turf favorites. Guests can stop in for breakfast and enjoy the build-your-own breakfast, omelets, traditional eggs Benedict, French toast and pancakes. Those stopping in for lunch and dinner can add a fresh-squeezed margarita for a cool meal accompaniment. Pepe's Cafe features a simple lunch menu featuring sandwiches and burgers. For dinner, start off with appetizers, which include Gulf raw oysters, baked oysters, soups and salads. There are chicken, pork and fresh fish offerings, along with a fresh vegetable plate. Enjoy the choice New York Strip that is cut to order, the filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or the Pepe's steak smothered in pork chops. Pepe's Cafe also offers lighter fare, including the steak Caesar, fish sandwich and the seven-ounce burger.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Daily 7:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(305) 294-7192
Website
https://pepeskeywest.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
806 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040
Neighborhood
Key West
Cross street
Caroline St. & Eaton St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Near Key West Express Ferry Boats at: 100 Grinnell Street Key West, FL 33040Near "City of Key West Old Town Parking Garage (Park N Ride)" located at: 300 Grinnell St, Key West, FL 33040Near "Duval Loops" Key West's Free Hop-on Hop-off Bus service located at : 300 Grinell St, Key West, FL 33040
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Grade a Jumbo Eggs
Any way, with choice of toasted, rye, whole grain, raisin, white, Thomas' English muffin, bagel, or homemade bread of the day
- 1 Egg$4.00
- 2 Eggs$4.75
- 3 Eggs$5.25
Build Your Own Omelet$7.50
Includes up to 3 of the items listed
Traditional Eggs Benedict$14.95
2 poached eggs and Canadian bacon over a toasted English muffin topped with house made Hollandaise sauce
BLT$10.95
Choice of toast, bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato, served with our famous German fries
Smoked Salmon$15.95
Served with Goldman's bagel with lettuce, tomato, red onions, capers, and cream cheese
Chipped Beef$8.95
House-made cream chipped beef over your choice of toast
New York Strip Steak$23.95
8oz Steak cooked to order, with lettuce, tomato, and our famous German fries
Goldman's Bagel and Cream Cheese$4.25
Goldman's Bagel$3.95
Thomas' English Muffin, or Homemade Bread of the Day
Homemade Granola$5.75
- Add Yogurt and Fruit$12.95
Quarter Pineapple$3.95
Half Pineapple$7.50
Half Grapefruit$2.95
Fruit Cup$6.95

Omelets

Cream Cheese and Scallions$11.50
Mild Green Chili and Monterey Jack Cheese$11.75
Western$12.75
Ham, onion, peppers & American cheese
Pepe's Steak$16.95
6oz Filet tips, onions, mushrooms, peppers & American cheese

Side Orders

Link Sausage$4.25
Hormel Bacon$4.25
Ham$4.25
Canadian Bacon$4.25
Smoked Sausage$4.25
Corned Beef Hash$4.25
Home Fries$3.50
Grits$2.25
Potato Patty$3.95

French Toast or Pancakes

Short
- (2)$5.25
- (3)$7.25
French Toast or Pancakes with Fruit
- Short$6.95
- Big$8.50
Blueberry Pancakes
- Short$6.95
- Big$8.50

Drink

Fresh Squeezed Orange / Grapefruit Juice
- Small$4.50
- Large$6.50
Other Juices
Cranberry, Pineapple, Apple
- Small$1.95
- Large$2.95
Cjock-Ful-O'-Nuts Coffee$2.95
That "Heavenly Coffee" Decaf and Regular
Hot or Iced Tea$2.95
Soda$2.95
Milk$2.95
Fresh Squeezed Screwdrivers and Mimosas

What 185 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
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pepe's Cafe is a Key West institution offering "the best oysters and margaritas" in town. Known for its "excellent food" and "great local ambiance," it's a must-visit for both tourists and locals. The breakfast is a highlight, and the happy hour is a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy a truly charming dining experience!

185 Reviews

b
betsy
E. Tennessee
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been here two times before. Food is still excellent. We had the raw oysters to start. They were delicious. Had peel and eat shrimp and salads for dinner. The shrimp was super fresh. The salads were large and very fresh as well. They make all of their dressing in house and it was yummy. Drinks were good too. We had mojito and margarita.
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Chris
Atlanta Metro
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great time at Pepe’s - we always look forward to the food and fun atmosphere!
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Nancy
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Shout-out to our server, Christine, who was awesome. The local smoked fish dip was delicious and everyone (family of 6 adults, 2 children) enjoyed the entrees. Happy hour prices were a bonus when we arrived. BIG DOWNSIDE: There are roosters and birds roaming freely in the restaurant, with droppings on the floor and birds hopping on empty tables. I know it's supposed to be part of Key West's charm, but it seems unhealthy and gross. A simple half-screen door at the entrance might cut down on the critters and improve a diner's experience. I don't know if I'd go back because of it.
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michelle
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great find!!! Food was excellent, service fantastic( we had a high top in the bar). Go early, make a reservation or be prepared to wait. Restaurant is small (perfectly sized) and a local favorite. It’s the kind of place you stay and talk because you get caught up in the bustle of the surroundings
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Jeanine
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I ate here years ago and it was so good that I came back twice. My latest experience, ordering the same meal, while good was not quite as good as the previous two. Food quantity and quality is good, but the taste was lackluster. Fish was slightly overcooked as was the asparagus and the margaritas were tasteless. Cornbread is excellent, as is the key lime pie.
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Jill
VIP
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Out of all the foods we ordered. Waiter was horrifically unfriendly.
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Jennifer
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, affordable prices, great service in an authentic Key West place. We had the stone crab, Florida lobster and a perfectly cooked filet wrapped in bacon. Really a 5 star experience.
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Kurt
VIP
New York City
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent value superb seafood and steak not very large should make reservations
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JUSTIN
VIP
Greater Boston
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They should have brunch past noon. Arrived and they didn’t have any reservation system nor tables available
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Rich
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a must in KW. Lively, casual environment, lots of character with delicious oysters, bloody Mary’s and that Key Lime pie is a must.
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FAQs

Pepe's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 294-7192.

Pepe's Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

806 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040

Additional information

Cross street
Caroline St. & Eaton St.
Neighborhood
Key West
Hours of operation
Daily 7:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Near Key West Express Ferry Boats at: 100 Grinnell Street Key West, FL 33040Near "City of Key West Old Town Parking Garage (Park N Ride)" located at: 300 Grinnell St, Key West, FL 33040Near "Duval Loops" Key West's Free Hop-on Hop-off Bus service located at : 300 Grinell St, Key West, FL 33040
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pepeskeywest.com/
Phone number
(305) 294-7192

Pepe's Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Main

Grade a Jumbo Eggs

Build Your Own Omelet$7.50

Traditional Eggs Benedict$14.95

BLT$10.95

Smoked Salmon$15.95

Chipped Beef$8.95

New York Strip Steak$23.95

Goldman's Bagel and Cream Cheese$4.25

Goldman's Bagel$3.95

Homemade Granola$5.75

Quarter Pineapple$3.95

Half Pineapple$7.50

Half Grapefruit$2.95

Fruit Cup$6.95

Omelets

Cream Cheese and Scallions$11.50

Mild Green Chili and Monterey Jack Cheese$11.75

Western$12.75

Pepe's Steak$16.95

Side Orders

Link Sausage$4.25

Hormel Bacon$4.25

Ham$4.25

Canadian Bacon$4.25

Smoked Sausage$4.25

Corned Beef Hash$4.25

Home Fries$3.50

Grits$2.25

Potato Patty$3.95

French Toast or Pancakes

Short

French Toast or Pancakes with Fruit

Blueberry Pancakes

Drink

Fresh Squeezed Orange / Grapefruit Juice

Other Juices

Cjock-Ful-O'-Nuts Coffee$2.95

Hot or Iced Tea$2.95

Soda$2.95

Milk$2.95

Fresh Squeezed Screwdrivers and Mimosas

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Pepe's Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Pepe's Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Pepe's Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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