A historic Duval Street bodega with creative small-plates cooking. Ceviche, empanadas, and Spanish wine. The top mid-range dinner for visitors who want something more inventive than standard Keys seafood.
Why It Belongs on the List
Santiago's Bodega occupies a charming corner on upper Duval Street, serving a globe-trotting tapas menu that draws on Spanish, Caribbean, and Asian influences. The ceviche, date and chorizo skewers, and lamb empanadas are the top-selling plates. The wine list leans Spanish and South American. Ideal for a shared-plates dinner with friends or a relaxed date night away from the tourist-heavy lower Duval scene.
What Stands Out
- Creative tapas and small plates — ceviche, empanadas, date-and-chorizo skewers
- Strong Spanish and South American wine list
- Historic Duval Street setting with outdoor seating
- Ideal for shared-plates dining
- One of the best mid-range dinner options in Key West