Louie's Backyard

  • American (Traditional), Caribbean
  • Key West
700 Waddell Ave. (Vernon St.)Key West, FL 33040www.louiesbackyard.com
  • 305-294-1061

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Stats

88%
Liked it
# of Reviews:
656
American (Traditional) Rank:
1 of 179
Key West Rank:
8 of 73
Members Been Here:
16
Member Favorites:
8

Member Reviews

Most Helpful Review

Waiting at the bar for 25 minutes wasn't so bad until we were seated at the table that was vacant when we arrived. Then a waitress came to the table , no greeting just started going over the nights specials and with an attitude. It was my birthday and I told them when I made a reservation. they did nothing. The next night we celebrated my friends birthday at Cafe Marquesa great service and food and they decorate your table.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.

Most Recent Reviews

  • Great lunch right on the water.

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    Had a late lunch by myself, the service was nice and the conch chowder the best so far. Excited, I took my girlfriends another day at 1 and we were told an hour wait and only 6 tables were filled. A little bit of attitude by the hostess and when we were seated, the restaurant was only 1/2 full (waiting for the "rush of reservations" that never came). Food ok this time. Spinach salad with bacon and currant dressing was nice. Off hours are best.

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  • Hidden off the beat and path. Lovely view of the ocean. Food is very good! Pricey!Fun times in Key West.
    Bring big bucks. Salad was 16.00 and the Entree was around 30.00-40.00$.well
    worth the money though. We live in Key West and I would rank Louie's in my top 6.

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  • Beautiful setting. Sunday brunch was great, but on dinner scallops weren't fresh and the fried kale served with sweetbreads was rubbery and bitter enough to strongly detract from the dish (joke from diner was that maybe it was really fried kelp).

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  • This was the worst dining experience of my life. And I have been to some bad dives in my time. A group of 4 of us arrived to have brunch. We got there at 11 and were told at the door that they started serving at 11:30. We understood and asked the greater if we could get a beverage at the bar. Since we had walked there and the island being warm, all i wanted was cold water. Walking up i could see that the bartender was setting up his station. We s

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Good to Know

Features
Ocean
Private Room Available
Terrace/Deck
View
Winning Wine List
Meals
Brunch Served
Lunch Served
Dinner Served
Signature Dishes
The Key West Pink Shrimp & Grits
Catch of the Day