Bagatelle

Bagatelle on Duval Street is a fantastic spot to hit for happy hour in Key West. The two-story setup gives it a great atmosphere, with bars on both levels and plenty of space to kick back and enjoy the island vibes. We stopped in for happy hour and were really impressed, the drink specials were solid, and the food was even better. Edgar was our bartender and server, and he took excellent care of us. He’s got a great sense of humor, mixes a mean cocktail, and doesn’t skimp on the pour, exactly what you want during happy hour! Food-wise, the lobster mac and cheese is an absolute standout, being rich, flavorful, and generously packed with lobster. The pork tostada was another winner, loaded with tender, well-seasoned pork and topped with a perfectly paired sauce that brought it all together. Overall, Bagatelle is a great choice for a relaxed yet lively experience, especially during happy hour. Great drinks, delicious food, and top-notch service make it a must-stop on Duval. Highly recommended.

this is one of the best dining experiences i’ve ever had. service was fast and attentive, but nothing extraordinary. where it was really at, was the food and the atmosphere. we got the mussels, lobster fettuccine, and meringue mile high key lime pie. the mussels were creamy and so good. the lobster fettuccine was exquisite. it doesn’t state it on the menu but i could tell it was homemade pasta. it was the perfect amount of sauce and great to share. the key like pie was paired with a strawberry sauce and it was the perfect way to end the night. also i had the cucumber cooler cocktail and that was great as well. the absolute sweetest cherry on top was the live music across the street from hog’s bar. we sat on the balcony next to the street and it was a perfect view to the bar and the live music really made the night so perfect. if you visit or live in this area, you must visit bagatelle. thank you bagatelle for a great experience !!

It was a very pleasant experience for a late lunch/brunch. The food was good with big portions. So you get value for your buck. Host was welcoming and explained the menu to us. Service was good. The atmosphere and weather were perfect to sit on the patio and people watch. It's worth the time.

A great dining experience. Located in a charming house right on Duval Street . Very tasteful interior decor. Good wine list and menu. We enjoyed the friendly service and the absolutely delicious food. High end with matching prices.

✨ A Magical Evening at Bagatelle – A Must for Your Key West Bucket List! ✨ My husband and I recently checked off a bucket list adventure and found ourselves in Key West without a dinner reservation—but we decided to try our luck at Bagatelle. From the moment we walked in, the staff went above and beyond to find us a table. Their kindness and hospitality were truly appreciated and set the tone for an unforgettable evening. What followed was one of the most romantic dinners we've ever had. The ambiance was enchanting, the food was exquisite, and the service made us feel so well cared for. It was the perfect way to celebrate such a special trip. If you're headed to Key West, do yourself a favor and add Bagatelle to your list. It's not just a restaurant—it’s an experience.

If you're in Key West and looking for an incredible brunch spot that delivers on all fronts, look no further than Bagatelle! Our visit was definitely a great Sunday brunch experience, offering the perfect blend of fantastic food, amazing drinks, and an unbeatable vibe. We popped in for a quick bite and were immediately drawn in by their "Beats & Brunch" menu – and let me tell you, they live up to the "beats" part! There was a fantastic DJ spinning house music right on the front porch as you walk in, setting an energetic and fun atmosphere. It was truly unique and made for such a memorable experience. The food was just as impressive. I had the Biscuits A la Mode, and it was absolutely delicious – a perfect savory and sweet combination. Our bartender, Ana, was a sweetheart and mentioned it might be a rotating item, so if you see it, grab it! My girlfriend opted for the Bagatelle salad, and she raved about how fresh, healthy, and satisfying it was – definitely great recovery food after a lively Key West weekend! And the margaritas? They were exceptional. We were looking for a really good margarita in Key West, and this was definitely the right spot. They don't mess around with cheap sour mix here; Ana explained they use fresh lime juice, agave, and the premium Herradura Reposado tequila (the one pictured, which speaks volumes about their quality!). The result was simply divine – easily at the top for best margaritas on the island. My espresso martini was also spot on. Overall, the combination of the vibrant house music, outstanding drinks (thanks, Ana!), and delicious, fresh food made for an unforgettable brunch. Bagatelle's "Beats & Brunch" is a must-do in Key West for anyone looking for a lively and delicious start to their day. We loved every minute and highly recommend it!

The food at bagatelle was really good. The swordfish was DELICIOUS! Poblano cream sauce nailed it!! Amazing! Lobster fettuccine was perfect cooked and very well seasoned. Beautiful presentation both. Crab cake was so good! Passionfruit aioli was the perfect match. So so good!! The atmosphere is so cool. There was a relaxing vibe and happiness in the air. People were having fun and really enjoying. But the service was not great. I felt they want us to finish our meal and leave. The waitress wasn’t very friendly. We didn’t stay for dessert because we didn’t feel we were welcome anymore. And was so weird, because, it was my first time in Key west, in all the places we went, people were so nice, it was my last day, we chose Bagatelle because we thought was a great option. Anyway, the food was amazing. But don’t forget, we may forget about what we eat but never forget how people treat us.

We stopped at the bar for a quick key lime cocktail and a slice of their famous key lime pie — both were incredible! The pie lived up to the hype (that meringue topping!) and the cocktail was perfectly tart and refreshing. Great spot for indulgence in the heart of Key West.

Our experience was wonderful. We were there for a bachelorette and thy gave us an amazing table on the front patio. It was a little warm outside (mid July) but we could hear live music from down that street and that was very cool. The food was spectacular and everyone loved their cocktails. The chef came out to talk to us after the meal and that made it even more special. They brought out a complimentary slice of key lime pie with a sky high meringue and a giant sparkler on top. The bride said it tasted even better than Kermit's, which is crazy because she is always at Kermit's! Our server was jay and he was just delightful. We certainly will be going back and I am delighted about how much our guests enjoyed the meal and their experience.

this place is amazing!! my friends & i went here on a girls trip & everything we had was delicious. we had requested to be seated on the second floor balcony (we love to people watch) & the ambiance out there was a perfect backdrop to our meal. all of our food was delicious our highlights were the ahi tuna so refreshing & full of flavor & i'm not a big cheesecake person but the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake was probably one of the greatest desserts i've ever had. overall the staff, food, & vibes were amazing! can't wait to go back!

Stopped by here for a brunch and we were very pleased with that decision. Our waitress was just wonderful and offered interesting specials and pointed out the stars of the menu. The front porch seating is beautiful with plenty of shade on a hot Florida afternoon. The drinks were amazing- my watermelon mimosa was sooooo good Eggs Benedict with a southern twist were a big hit too! Will definitely be back and highly recommend to check out this gem a short walk from Mallory square.

Had breakfast at Bagatelle on Saturday morning. The restaurant is lovely just lovely. Beautiful decor. We had lovely Sol take care of us. What a wonderful server. She was sweet and very attentive. We found our breakfast dishes to be well prepared, very flavorful and nicely presented. We had some delicious Mango Mojitos. You have to get those. Why not a 5 you ask? The whole time we were sitting there an employee was talking to someone else at the bar in such a loud manner that we couldn't enjoy our time together. We heard all about here displeasure with God knows who. She was very distracting. I couldn't understand why Mgmt did not address it. It was unfortunate. I felt like I could not enjoy my food in what was a beautiful, romantic environment.

Updated for 2025* Happy hour prices are now $8-10 per dish, but still one of the better deals in town. Drinks are priced around $7 and are fantastic! Great service and lovely atmosphere.

Absolutely delish, food service & presentation was fantastic . Entire family loved. Everything

We had been in Key West all week and saved this for our last dinner out. Saved the best for last! It was a Saturday night and we had been on a dive all day and didn't think to make reservations; the staff was so nice and got us in right away. Amazing seats outside on the balcony. My husband had red wine and the special of fresh fish. I had a big salad with cashews, apples, yellow raisins and I added blackened chicken. Added a side of truffle fries. Everything was fresh and so delicious! Our waitress was so professional and kind. Loved it so much!

My mom and I went to dinner here on our first night in Key West last month. One of my best friends recommended this place and I am so glad we made it here! I requested to sit outdoor/on the balcony and we ended up sitting right in front, along the balcony with a view of Duval Street. Martinis were delicious to start, especially the lemon drop. For food, we shared several appetizers, including the burratta and Brie with carmelized pineapple. Both delicious! We both got the crabcakes for our entrées, and they were some of the best we had ever had. Speaking of... The key lime pie was also amazing, with tons of meringue on top. We will definitely head back here our next time in Key West! Just an FYI - there are many loose chickens/birds running around in the keys. Some of them made their way onto the balcony at the restaurant. This did not bother my mom and I, but there was somebody next to us who was very unhappy!

This place was really swanky. We came here during the day as part of a food walking tour in Key West, Florida. The building is quite large with two stories, front rooms, back rooms, outdoor patio, outdoor wrap around balcony, etc. This is a great place to make a reservation for a group party to celebrate those special occasions. It's also a romantic date night and a fun brunch place with your girlfriends. Beautiful decor throughout the building. We were in an upstairs, back room bar. It was a cozy room with several tall pub tables and a private bar with a beautiful carved wooden bar. We were served a sample of lobster mac-n-cheese. It was amazing!!! I don't generally eat shellfish. I usually find the texture rubbery and the favor unpleasant, but that was far from the case here. The chunks of lobster were hearty and flaky with no discernible seafood flavor. The mac-n-cheese was a great way to highlight the lobster without hiding this star. I'm certain the prices here are double or triple what they would be in other areas of the US. Bring your credit card and save up for the experience. You can also aim for their happy hour times to take advantage of some of the price deals. Tables have starched white linens and fine cutlery and server sets. It's a classy place for those memorable meals with special people in your life.

We've been coming here for years always thinking this will measure up to the ones in NY and LA, but always leave disappointed from the service and the food options. I gave it 5 stars 5 years ago, but clearly now this place has lost those ratings with the experience and cuisine changes. Overpriced now with poor service, I never got a refill on an ice water lol. And then the waitstaff looms over you with the payment tool with the 20% tip defaulted, and you're like Awkward lol. anyway I would not return here, it was not memorable.

Ambiance was great. Small place with small tables, but charming and located right in the downtown area. Staff was nice and friendly. Food tasted great and lots of unique choices. A bit pricey. For 4 of us with entrees and 4 adult beverages it was just over $500

Very cute place for brunch located right on Duval. Had wonderful mimosas and delicious food. Very friendly and quick services as well.

The fried chicken sandwich was pretty good. 3 out of 4 ordered it. if you want it. Service a little slow. If you drink hot coffee ask for fresh brewed. The one my father-in-law was cold.

Hubby had B&G, it was pretty good. I had the Seafood Trio Omelette, very overcooked & dry Potatoes were better than the Omelette. Service was average.

It's a great location. Ask for a table outside on the second floor if you enjoy people watching. Had the beef carpaccio and the lobster Fettuccine (lobster was delicious, fettuccine needed more flavor). Waitress is great, nice French accent and excellent service

We came here as part of the Key West Food tour. What a great place that I have now added to my list of "must return" places to dine. We were seated upstairs at their back bar area which was a nice spot. It seemed that the restaurant had several rooms and balcony with wonderful seating areas. We were treated to their lobster Mac n Cheese which was excellent. It was creamy, flavorful and had nice chunks of lobster. Our service was fast as we were part of a small tour group. Very enjoyable!

Wow! That about wraps up the food here at Bagatelle. The complimentary bread came with a red pepper compound butter that was so unique! They had a very good wine selection and one of the best mocktails I've ever tried!(black cherry midnight). We tried the bagatelle salad and the burrata - both were delicious. The grilled peaches on the burrata really stole the show for salad though! As mains we got the swordfish and the hogfish. Both were simply amazing. The swordfish was grilled to perfection and served with the most unique risotto I've had. The hogfish was seasoned amazingly which I find hard to do since it has such a sweet & delicate flavor. The pepper cream sauce served over it was stellar and didn't distract from the fish which was the star of the plate! The only thing I can say is I regret not leaving room for dessert!

The food was amazing! Salad with blackened shrimp had incredible flavor. Risotta was addictive. Tuna and yudon noodles were so flavorful. Great service as well.

Everything was excellent. Food, service & ambience. Highly recommend. It is expensive though, but worth it.

We didn't have a reservation, but there were many empty tables the entire time we were there. Our waitress, DeeElee, was very nice. She was hustling around the place. We were looking for somewhere airconditioned that wasn't blaring loud (bad) music. Our meal was good but a little expensive. We paid $65 for a tuna salad with four tiny pieces of tuna and a bagatella (with 5 medium shrimp). The bagatella had good flavor. We didn't order drinks (not even iced tea) because it was hot out. They had a happy hour while we were there and it brought in a very loud group of people who were taken upstairs because there wasn't room at the bar for them.

This is in my top 3 restaurants in KW. The food has always been top quality. The staff from the greater to the server to the bartender are very professional and helpful. The ambience is charming along with the location right on Duval. A must do drop in. Enjoy

Lovely place to dine in Key West. Its on Duval St. but the quieter end. Perched inside a historic mansion its perfect for a special occasion or celebration. There were several wedding parties dining there the evening we went. Try for the upstairs balcony. Service was spot on. Very responsive without hoovering and just friendly and pleasant. Food was excellent. Salads were all crisp and fresh, the lobster mac was a HUGE portion. Could have been a meal in and of itself. The airplane chicken and the whole fried fish were delicious and the fish was beyond fresh. Portions were generous. Great wine and cocktail menu to boot. Highly recommend.

Fairly disappointed after having high hopes from the reviews. Swordfish was very dry, and visually looked dry before even tasking it. The broccolini with it also was just steamed and flavorless. The filet was fine but nothing special. The only 5 star item was the muscles appetizer. Fine place for dinner but definitely wouldn't rush back.

This must have been an unlucky night for us. We sampled 7 different dishes between the 5 of us and had 1 happy camper. If it weren't for the wine (Loveblock), we would have walked out. Lobster Mac n Cheese - missing lobster. Was told it was "shaved" so that's why we can't see it. That seemed strange. We bought two Mac n cheese dishes. They mistakenly brought the one with Lobster that was someone's entree was brought to the table as a side. And it came out before everything else was served. So it wound up being totally cold. Very strange. The setting was gorgeous. We were on the 2nd floor and could see the cruise ships docked. I would give it a 2nd chance, but I have no clue when we will make the trek all the way back to Key West.

Wonderful service. Food was fabulous. Excellent cocktails.Highly recommend Bagatelle.

We stopped into Bagatelle during one of our cruise port days. It's within an easy walking distance to the cruise port. The food was delicious. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and my husband ordered breakfast tacos. It's a beautiful space with indoor and outdoor seating options. Our server was very friendly and attentive and the food came out fairly quickly. Highly recommend if you're looking for a brunch spot in Key West!

Ohhhhh the corn flake French toast is amazing! Wow. We will return here for sure! Do not pass this up!

This place has a friendly staff and great service. The food is good. I was upstairs so it was a little quiet, but there is outside seating upstairs too. The waitress noticed we ordered one salad to share and split it into two plates for us. Super thoughtful!

Carlos was an amazing server; one of the best we've had in a long time. We each had a breakfast cocktail and enjoyed sitting in the AC upstairs. I do recommend making a reservation. My husband enjoyed the sausage gravy and biscuits and I LOVED the crab cake benny! It was absolutely phenomenal. We would return when on vacation.

Best crab cakes I've ever had and I live in Florida! The lobster mac and cheese and cherry mocktail werealso superb. Excellent !

Bagatelle saved our Thanksgiving Day! When our reservation at another restaurant was cancelled at the last minute due to the restaurant's poor communication, we were left with nowhere to go for Thanksgiving dinner. Since we had a reservation at Bagatelle for the following night, my husband quickly called the restaurant to see if they were able to move our reservation up by one day. The restaurant was able to accommodate us, but we would have to eat a bit earlier, which we did not mind. After a full day of traveling, we just wanted to enjoy a nice, hot meal, and thanks to Bagatelle, we were able to do just that. We started off dinner with a couple of glasses of wines and an order of pan charred brussels sprouts with bacon. The brussels sprouts were all right. Then, for our mains, I had the swordfish, the "Key West Master Chef Award winning dish," while my husband had the Thanksgiving Day Special, which included turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. The portions of both entrees were huge, but this was our first meal of the day, so we devoured everything. I really enjoyed my Swordfish, it was surprisingly soft, and the texture of the risotto was cooked to the perfect consistency. After cleaning our plates, our server brought out a slice of key lime pie for us, mistaking it for one of our birthdays. We told her it wasn't either our birthdays. Upon realizing her mistake, she offered the slice of key lime pie on the house, but if we did not want to eat it, it was okay too. My husband and I appreciated the gesture, so we kept the pie. It was delicious and the perfect welcome to Key West. P.S. Bagatelle is dog friendly!

My overall review is more of a 4.5 but didn't want to be short and give 4 stars. The staff was friendly and accommodating to us having a small dog and set aside a table ahead of time that met our ask to be on the porch. Food was pretty good and some of the best I had in key west. It wasn't the basic tourist dinner and presentation was beautiful. The shrimp, chicken, and whole snapper were delicious. Inside it's gorgeous and a lot of historic architecture elements in the mansion are in tact.

Delicious brunch and immaculate vibes make up this spot in key west. With plenty of patio seating upstairs and downstairs, this place is a must for brunch. The crab cake Benedict was amazing, perfect crab cakes and the yummy hollandaise sauce. The burrata and heirloom tomato salad was refreshing. The fried French toast was an interesting take on the classic dish. While it was good I probably wouldn't get it again. The bloody Mary's and mimosas were awesome. Our server was attentive and kept asking to get another round of drinks and refill our waters.

We went for mother days brunch and were lucky to get a reservation with only a short notice. The location and ambience is really nice. We have visited a few times and usually it's very good. On this occasion the wife got the surf and turf Benedict at 36.00 and I got the burger which was 26 or 28 dollars. I ordered a medium rare burger but it came out well done and the wife ordered her filet portion of Benedict rare also came out well done. The fries with the burger come out in a small wire basket which is a nice touch but all my fries were small like one inch fragments kind of like the McDonald's fries in the bottom of the carton. Overall the food was kind of disappointing considering the price but it was really busy so we didn't complain and enjoyed the ambiance.

Bagatelle was really special. We sat on the second floor outside, where we could enjoy our lovely dinner, while watching the hens, roosters and iguanas, climbing up the tree to roost or sleep for the night. We shared the whole fried snapper and it was absolutely delicious. We also had their crabcakes and wished they came with more. We had a very enjoyable dinner with fabulous service.

We stumbled into this place for brunch one day. We were hungry and looking for breakfast-type options and the menu outside advertised all day brunch. The place was busy but we were taken to a table rather quickly. We sat near the bar, but close enough to the outside that overlooked Duval St. The table was a high-top table tha wobbled with all movement. HA! Chickens were very entertaining as they strutted around looking for dropped snacks. We had the Lox bagel with cream cheese. It was an interesting presentation as you have to assemble it yourself. All this is okay and it tasted good, just messy. Our daughter opted for the ceasar salad and she was satisfied with that. I had a bagel with cream cheese and a side of bacon. It was enough and we left satisfied. I'm not sure we would go there again, but it seemed to always be busy. Service was okay; nothing over the top, but adequate.

Great location! Amazing service! Such a cool place to enjoy brunch! We had a Tennessee Peach lemonade cocktail & fish tacos. Very fresh & hand crafted. Must visit if you are in the area.

Had a nice brunch at Bagatelle while visiting Key West. Great service for our party of 7. Enjoyed a mango and peach mimosa, and the seafood omelette special. Others in our party had the biscuits and gravy, burger, avocado toast, breakfast tacos and cinnamon rolls. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The drawback was that at the end of the meal, we requested to split the check and the server informed us that she was not able to at that point. This is something I feel should've been communicated upfront (I even witnessed a server providing this info to another table). Recommend this restaurant, but be sure to inform server at time of seating to split check, if needed.

Great food! If get to go there get the lobster mac and cheese during the evening happy hour, it's fantastic! I will admit that the breakfast happy hour, unfortunately is more than a bit underwhelming.

This was one of our stops for a food tour and I'm so glad it was included! The house is beautiful and holds intimate table settings and an upstairs bar with more dining options. We had the lobster Mac and cheese with bachumel sauce and it was a 10/10! The lobster was in every bite and the sauce stuck to the spiral noodle like it was holding on for dear life in the best way. You have to try this dish. If it's any indicator of the rest of their menu you will not be disappointed!

Ambience is great. Nice outdoor seating. Good service. Food was mid for the price. Hogfish was bland with a flavorless sauce. Chicken was ok. Lobster fettuccine and swordfish a little better. Def expect a lot better for the price.

Brunch here is so good!! I made a reservation for 4 on a Tuesday afternoon just to be safe since I heard about this place on Tik Tok but it was not super packed at all. It's 2 floors and has outdoor seating as well. Our server was so friendly and patient. We opted for the lobster mac, lobster omelette, eggs benedict and bbq pork sandwich. Everything was so good and filling! This is a must visit if you're in Key West. I heard they do a nice happy hour at the bar as well so will def be back.

We enjoyed brunch on the porch. The food was amazing! The chickens joined us but when the rooster started calling, the staff kindly led him away.

Staff. Staff. Personnel Personnel. Food. Food. All were perfect. All were great. Missed stopping here the last couple of years. We won't make that mistake again. We have our Captain with us. They have vegetarian options.

We were initially told the food was not worth the price here, but it really was. The service was great. The lobster Mac and cheese was exactly what I imagined it to be. We got the hogfish and yellow snapper chef special. 100 percent worth it.

We waited like 45 minutes for our food. Nobody is in here and I asked why is the wait so long and our waitress said because our food was a well done order all of a sudden it shows up and our food is cold. Also our waitress had such an attitude because I said please stop walking away we are not done ordering. If you're upset with your job I didn't do this to you . My chicken sandwich bun was cold breading on my chicken was soggy and fries were way over salted.

We had an amazing meal at Bagatelle, at the perfect table on the second floor in the corner just overlooking Duval Street. The old house is a beautiful setting, though beware the small, narrow stairs if you're going up and down to your table. We were warned not to eat on the main level due to all the street noise. And with this place just across an alley from Hog's Breath, there are a ton of motorcycles that scream by during your dinner. Our server was great and very patient with us as we asked questions about the menu. I loved the lobster mac and cheese, though there weren't big chunks of lobster in it...just very small pieces mixed into the sauce. Still, it was very tasty. The crab cakes that my friend got also looked delicious and she was happy with them. I'd definitely go back on a future visit to Key West.

Had a dinner that was fantastic so we went back for brunch the very next day. It didn't disappoint. It was so delicious and our waitress, Angela, didn't steer us wrong. The Watermelon/Lime cocktail was so yummy. Don't pass up the cinnamon buns! They were so light and fresh. Five stars all the way for Bagatelle!!

The ambience and location are perfect if you want to be in the middle of everything happening. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. Noise level is just right. The food was delicious! I had the Lobster Fettuccine and it blew my mind! The noodles are homemade with a delicious sauce, and you get two lobster tails on top, for a very reasonable price. The appetizers and drinks were delightful. The service was great as well. I definitely recommend!