Bel Mare
Bel Mare serves coastal Italian fine dining at 700 Front St, with waterfront views, local sourcing, sustainable seafood, and signatures from lobster risotto to Key Lime Pie.
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- Address
- 700 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
- Phone
- +13053964040
- Website
- belmarerestaurant.com
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Coastal Italian fine dining on Front St
Coastal Italian fine dining anchors Bel Mare at 700 Front St in Key West. Dinner is the stated meal focus, with formal service and smart casual dress shaping a planned evening rather than an improvised stop.
Waterfront views with private dining
Waterfront and panoramic view cues define the setting, alongside private dining. Conversational noise and leisurely pacing make the restaurant better suited to a composed dinner than a compressed schedule.
Lobster risotto, sustainable seafood, and sommelier-led wine
Lobster risotto, octopus appetizer, ceviche, homemade pasta, Veal Marsala, and Key Lime Pie frame the menu range. Local sourcing and sustainable seafood sit beside an extensive wine list, craft cocktails, and sommelier-led guidance.
- Homemade Pasta
- Octopus Appetizer
- Lobster Risotto
- Key Lime Pie
- Veal Marsala
- Ceviche
Price and Recognition
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Mare | $$$$ | , | Historic Seaport, Coastal Italian Fine Dining | |
| Latitudes | $$$$ | , | Sunset Key, Caribbean Seafood Fine Dining | |
| New York Pasta Garden | $$ | , | Duval Square, Italian Pasta & Seafood Garden | |
| La Trattoria Old Town | Old Town, Authentic Italian Trattoria | $$ | , | |
| Red Shoe Island Bistro | $$$ | , | Old Town, Seafood Bistro with European Influences | |
| Cafe Sole | Old Town, French-Caribbean Seafood | $$$ | , |
At a Glance
- Romantic
- Elegant
- Scenic
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Group Dining
- Waterfront
- Private Dining
- Panoramic View
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Sommelier Led
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- Waterfront
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Elegant and romantic with large windows overlooking the marina, sophisticated lighting, and refined atmosphere befitting fine dining.