Thought this place would be a little overpriced. A very nice place. Awesome deck overlooking the water. Thought the food would be overpriced for what you get, but it was absolutely delicous. Best place I ate, the entire trip. A must.

Having recently returned from Key West October 18, 2007, I can say with gratitude that Louie's Backyard has defied time and is as great as ever. The last time I dined at Louie's was 20 years ago, shortly after Doug Shook took over as Executive Chef. Being in the restaurant business, Louie's those many years back, seemed like a jewel ...

Louie's Backyard is not a place that I will ever recommend to visit for dinner.

I have just returned from my daughter's wedding weekend in Key West and many of the guests and wedding party gathered there on Thursday evening to start off the festivities. I will say that I have never
been treated so rudely by such pretentious people ...

We have been to louie's many times over the years and always enjoyed it, but after reading some of the reviews I read here, we almost decided not to go!
We had a wonderful waiter, Jaune, just as pleasant and attentive as we have ever had, anywhere in the world!! I told him about some of the bad reviews, especially about the waiters, and he ...

I recently had dinner (March 2007) at Louie's Backyard, one of my favorite restaurants in Key West. We were a table of 3 and could not have had a better time. We ordered the Florida Lobster appetizer, the Kobe Beef Flank Steak appetizer and the Boston Lettuce salad as an appetizer. All three of them could be a "picture perfect" ...

I have been to Key West many times and I always visit Louies. It is such a beautiful setting directly on the ocean with the waves lapping against the sea wall. I wish I was there now. Service is great and the food is consistent however it is pricey. Attire is casual to dressy, whatever you prefer. Even if you do not eat, it is well worth visiting and having a drink at the outside bar. Have fun. Robert in West Palm Beach.

Highly overated, overpriced, and over-hyped. The pretencious staff treats people like dirt and when the food came, it tasted like dirt... $40 dirt. Do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY!

The place is outstanding.. never had a bad meal at Louie's
Our server, Tommy, who has been at Louies for years was fantastic. Very attentive, knew the menu, and made wonderful recomendations.

No trip to Louie's would be complete without a stop at the Afterdeck (before or after dinner)

Don't miss it!

Key West is a beautiful place, but most of the dining is fair at best. Louie's Backyard is a true standout in a town that could use some better restaurants. We went for brunch and the entire setting was beautiful. The food was by far the best that I have experienced in Key West and the desserts were wonderful. The service was good by Key ...