Established in 1909, Pepe's is the oldest restaurant in Key West and still one of the best. Key West shrimp, chowder, and key lime pie. A porch table and a slow morning.
Why It Belongs on the List
Pepe's opened in 1909 and has survived hurricanes, prohibition, and gentrification without changing much. The porch faces a quiet Old Town street where the roosters still outnumber the tourists at breakfast. Order the Key West shrimp, the conch chowder, and the key lime pie. Fresh-squeezed mimosas. No hustle.
What Stands Out
- Oldest restaurant in Key West — opened 1909
- Key West shrimp and conch chowder are essential orders
- Front porch on a quiet Old Town street
- Fresh-squeezed mimosas
- No pretension — a true local haunt