The food was absolutely phenomenal. I highly recommend getting some appetizers otherwise you will probably be hungry after eating. Our table sucked so get there early so you can choose. My only complaints are that our server took 20 minutes to take our order so we couldn't order the octopus because they sold out of it before they took our order and that they shove too many people into a tiny building. The ceviche was the best thing we ordered so I highly recommend that.

The very first thing you notice here is the service. The staff are just so pleasant. You can tell they absolutely love working here. Their attention to detail is impressive. With how busy they are, they still somehow make you feel like you’re their main concern. Everybody got this treatment. Now for the food. To say it exceeded expectations might be an understatement. The flavors were overwhelming, but in a great way! They blend so well together. The chef definitely knows how to pair ingredients. Folks, give this place a shot. Not at all the price you’d expect from a place this good. I want to come back, ASAP,, just to try the other plates.

Save your 75 dollars a person (not including drinks and extras). The 3rd course lobster pot pie was great everything else I give a c+. I expect extraordinary service when spending this kind of money, especially when it’s a prefix menu and you should have everything down to a science (including how you treat your guests) It also happened be my birthday 🎉 which didn’t seem to matter to the restaurant. We left there hungry. We had a second dinner afterwards. I will say the ambiance is really nice and the Saki was good. They do change the menu every month so perhaps another months menu would be better and the staff might be more on point. I don’t usually have bad experiences. See my other reviews from all over the world.

Plating presentation was great and wait staff was exceptional. However, food was good but not knock your socks off good. For the price it should be a knock out. The snow crab, potato and leek fritters were great, but the fish entrees and dessert options could be stepped up. A cheese plate should not be a dessert option on a chef tasting menu. Could be a preference thing but fish should not be bland and require mixing with other ingredients on the plate to come alive. Go the extra mile, make the money spent worth it. Also the ambiance was not the best either. It was so loud in such a small space you couldn't hear yourself think; for fine dining that was a bit unexpected and not in a positive way.

So many unique dishes on the tasting menu! It is always exciting to see what the chef creates. I do wish that they would do a night or two with regular sized entrees though!

Gail, our waitress was amazing, very attentive and friendly. The food was an explosion of savory, best to try oysters, tartare, mussels, salmon and to die for it…. cheese plate!!!!

We were so excited about this place but unfortunately left disappointed. The good first. The service was great, and the decor and overall ambiance was perfect. The highlight of the food was the ono tartare, which was perfectly balanced. The lobster salad was fine, but the lobster was tough and was overpowered by the dressing. The tenderloin was over sauced and the whole onions that came with it were not good. The mochi was good, but I have had the exact same quality of mochi from the frozen section of the Asian grocery store. Overall, not terrible, just disappointed given the price point.

I can see why this place gets its rating, staff was amazing and over the top. Knowledgeable, know their wine, sake and food. Answered everything perfectly. Also described all dishes when they brought them out. Food is some of the best I have ever eaten in key west, I have eaten at every restaurant here too. The presentation was awesome. Taste combinations were on point and perfect. Ling trumpets on the menu, really no one else in key west is doing that. Hats off to the chef. Even the cheese plate was amazing. Do miss out on this place.

Small and quaint restaurant with delicious food and wine. It’s a tasting menu only and every single dish was delicious. Staff was very friendly and attentive. If you get food and wine, it’s $100+ per person, but it’s worth it. Would highly recommend the restaurant for dinner in Key West!

This was the most interesting place for dinner. Our dinner was amazing!! Tapas style. They update their menu every 4 weeks. Each dish is quality over quantity. Yes, the portions are very small, but you will definitely be full at the end of your 4th course. Daniel our server was great! I will definitely try the wine pairing next time. We will be back next year!

My husband & I had a wonderful time at the Little Pearl. The waitress was absolutely perfect: welcoming, friendly and knew everything about the food/wine menu. She took the time to explain (with passion) every dish and she even offered us to taste 3 different wines to help us make our choice. The pace between the dishes was ideal, we didn’t feel rushed and we didn’t have to wait too long either. The quality of the food was astonishing! How good it is to find a restaurant that doesn’t offer fried food, burgers, or chicken wings!! We had a bottle of Chablis ($72 but sooo good) + 2 tasting menus + 6 oysters which came to just under $300, without tips. It’s not the cheapest but well worth it!! I highly recommend the experience!

A brilliant little restaurant in the local neighbourhood. Exquisite food, the finest freshest ingredients and an excellent wine list to accompany. The chefs tasting menu gives you 3 options for each of the 4 courses and there’s some optional extras you can add in. The oysters were delicious, every dish is stunningly prepared and the service feels personal. A must do restaurant if you want something a bit smarter, intimate and special ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Little Pearl is a hidden gem that I’m glad I had the opportunity to visit while in Key West. My husband and I were on our honeymoon and decided to try it out. The tasting menu was fantastic! So inventive and fresh. We truly enjoyed it all, from our bottle of Orin Swift’s Abstract to the sweet panna cotta at the end. Robert was our server and was right on point with helping select our bottle of wine. It’s a small place, cozy and intimate. Robert made us feel right at home, getting to know us during the amazing four course meal. Thanks for making it super special! We will be back to see what you have for us next time!

I've been coming to key West for a few years now and have not had the pleasure of dining with the little pearl until now. The atmosphere was perfect for Key West. A nice small intimate setting with simple decor invited us in from the summer heat. The food was so full of flavor. From butter poached asparagus to the daily boat, which brings in same day caught fresh fish and the scallop crudo to transport you to flavor town. You will not be disappointed. And we can't forget the staff. A special shout out to Robert who made our evening that much more pleasurable. Hop in to try a taste of Key West.

Phenomenal. I'm not judging based on the local area but from all the places I've been to in the United States. Food was well cooked and every ingredient added something to the dish as a whole. The lamb bao were crazy good and the fish was excellently seared. The environment was welcoming, music collection was well suited to the decor, and the waitresses were very attentive. Loved every minute of it and we will be back.

Now this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had in Key West and I’ve been coming here nearly 30 years and have enjoyed many restaurants and meals here. The night I came the menu was coursed-out, not a la carte, but with 3 selections per course. There were still tough choices to be made because more than one item per course looked very appealing. Gail, our server was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu, the work being done in the kitchen, the ownership, and their broad selection of freshly caught seafood. They have a nice wine list, no other spirits/cocktails though, but we were fine with this, as we’re mostly wine drinkers. We started with bubbles and moved to a nice chardonnay and prices are very reasonable for the offerings on the wine list. I didn’t research the pricing before coming, just reviewed several reviews, enough to know that it would be a great experience, so we came. Once the meal started, I was worried that it would be price-prohibitive, but it was far from that, as only $85/pp… what a great deal! We added the ceviche course, which came out first and it was a steal at only $16 and was incredibly fresh, tasty, and ohhh sooo spicy with ghost pepper in it! I’m not sure why Michelin doesn’t come to Key West; if they did, this place deserves recognition! Please don’t confuse this Little Pearl with the one in DC that does have a star… they’re not related. Overall, the entire meal was excellent… We’ll definitely return!!

Quaint place I happend upon while walking. Single price 4 course meal choices. Stone claw course upgrade and oyster course added too!

Lovely fine dining experience in Key West. We got the ceviche and the eel add-ons. The eel is a must! The shrimp first course was maybe my favorite! We also had the mussels , the squid ink risotto with swordfish, crispy mushrooms. All were delicious! The only part that was lacking was dessert. We had the cheese plate and the chocolate tart. They were both pretty underwhelming. Outside of dessert everything is exceptional. Service is friendly and top tier.

First time here and would definitely recommend the Little Pearl to any foodies out there visiting the keys. My husband and I decided to try different dishes and 2 add-ons…oysters and stone crab. Every plate was delicious and cooked to perfection.The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and quick to clear and set up after each course, also wished us a “Happy Anniversary” while being seated, nice touch. Be sure to make reservations before you come down!

Top 5 food experience. Four course pre-fix rocked the house. Each course better than the next. Pleasant staff. Small intimate setting. Good wine list.

Such an amazing spot. So cute and off the main way of Duval but walkable. The food was phenomenal and very fresh. If you enjoy seafood each dish was prepared so well during the tasting. Great wine selection and the service is great. Highly recommend.

Insanely good. We had Nobu in Miami a few days ago and I'm not being dramatic when I say I wish I would've saved that money and eaten here twice. 4 courses and two add-ons and we cleaned every plate. Only managed to get two usable photos because I was enjoying the food so much. The best dining experience of our vacation, hands down.

Wow the main part of each course is perfectly paired! Truly a great meal. We expected the meal to be very good, but the meal was fantastic. We cannot wait to dine here again!

The food was amazing!!! The tasting menu was a great experience, very creative and different; all the ingredients really complemented each other. Intimate setting, beautiful dining room, great for a date night. The service was exceptional , warm and friendly. Great wine list. I can't wait to go back!! This is one of those restaurants few and far between that's doing everything right.

What a gem of a culinary experience! A friendly, welcoming vibe throughout our dinner! Dan was our server and he’s top notch. The chef’s creations trigger all your senses and we would give this more stars if possible! Our best dining experience of our vacation in the keys!

Was incredible food and great service staff. Loved the half bottles of wine, too!

We had the wonderful opportunity to dine at little pearl tonight. We didn’t have reservations but were invited to sit at the bar which was perfect as we got to interact with the truly fun and engaging staff, ask questions and learn so much about the chef and style of food. The prix fixe 4 course meal was just perfect. The flavors were just amazing. Can’t recommend this place more highly. Best meal we’ve had in key west.

Enjoyed the 7-course NYE experience, had a 9pm reservation and waitstaff served drinks to those waiting in line for reservation (only 10 minutes past reservation time, totally acceptable for a holiday/last reservation of evening). Excellent service, food was spectacular, definitely recommend!

What a fantastic meal! Service was fantastic, environment was warm and intimate yet still lively and the food was out of this world! Options for everyone on the prix fixe menu!!