Mathew H.
12/26/2025
We had a great experience overall. The Grilled Shrimp, Octopus & Garlic Sausage with Cannellini Beans & Citrus Bagna Cauda was excellent--well balanced, flavorful, and one of the highlights of the...
Louie's Backyard
$$$
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(1,485)
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700 Waddell Ave
Key West, FL 33040
In 1971, Louie Signorelli’s oceanfront Victorian home was transformed into Louie’s Backyard. The original restaurant seated only 12, and had one lone waiter. In 1983, Phil and Pat Tenney purchased and lovingly renovated Louie’s – with special attention to the maintenance of the buIlding’s historical integrity – and transformed it into the architectural delight it is today. Their efforts earned it a placement in the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Louie’s is a gourmand’s playground, a cafe-style restaurant with an oceanfront background setting – a must-do experience which has become a Key West tradition. Phil Tenney and his son Jed Tenney are at the helm, steering Louie’s Backyard into the future with it’s long standing traditions and excellence.
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4.01,485 reviews
Joan F.
12/22/2025
Mostly a lovely night here on the back porch for a late dinner. Here's the good: --I got a reservation through a day of the dinner phone call. The person answering the phone at 9 am was wonderful...
John S.
11/3/2025
Great views of the ocean from the dining area on the deck. We came for her birthday celebration at the recommendation of a friend - we left a bit disappointed after all the Yelp hype. Let's start...
Osvaldo V.
12/17/2025
I have been coming here for 30 years and have never been disappointed. The food, service, and Ambiance has always been fantastic. We have dined in the main dining area, The Cafe and at the...
Jessica C.
12/28/2025
Fantastic menu, excellent service with incredible view! Highly recommend. Lovely restaurant to watch the sunset.
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