Ask the locals! My wife and I did 7 years ago and refreshed the question again last week. The answer: Michael's. Deceivingly larger than it looks and the food, off the charts! Started with Mike's Moldy Martini (stuffed olives w/ bleu cheese). Perfect. Asparagus salad and Scallops wrapped with bacon. Bacon! Fresh greens, fresh seafood! Does it get better? Yeah!... More

Went to Michaels after dAughter's beach wedding. They put us in a private room. Very nice. Food was awesome (something for everybody). Service was great. Very pleased with outcome.

My husband and I dined at Michael's a few weeks ago. We arrived without a reservation but they very accommodating and were able to seat us within five minutes. The atmosphere was lovely, very Key west (old colonial style, string lights, palm trees very tropical and beautiful). I ordered the New York strip and my husband ordered that wasabi encrusted... More

First off, the food was fabulous, but the reason I am giving this review is the lack of care for our WEDDING CONTRACT and ZERO follow up when I got home and reported the problem. We made reservations here via a contract (required for a wedding) months in advance. I checked in periodically, making a final check in for a... More

Michaels is one of the very best restaurants in Key West. Nestled in a historical Key West neighborhood, Michaels offers the ambiance and the food that will keep you coming back. This has been my third time dining at Michaels while in the Keys and I can assure you that they have remained consistently excellent. It is no wonder that... More

We were told by several locals that the best restaurant in Key West was Michael's. We saved it for our last night in Key West, and it was the best dinner on our trip. It was not haute cuisine, but they excelled with good, fresh ingredients using relatively simple preparations. But the flavors had sizzle - especially the steak with... More

There are many restaurants in ante-bellum houses with outdoor seating in Key West. This one was very quiet and the most upscale of the ones we visited. It is truly a steak house with a wide variety of offerings. But having eaten in many we were intrigued not by the Cowboy steaks and filets etc. but by the following description:... More

This was our favourite restaurant in Key West. About 10 minutes from Duval street in a quiet area. The food was delicious and the service was very good. Remember to make a reservation or be prepared to wait at the bar!

If you are looking for a quiet place off the beaten path for a romantic dinner with great ambiance and FANTASTIC food, this is the place. There is indoor or outdoor dining on the lovely patio. The staff is great, especially Nancy and Suzette. I have had the opportunity to sample many things on the menu, and everything is delicious.... More