One of the fun things about Cedar Key is their collection of interesting and unique restaurants, pubs, and cafes. Great seafood, neat ambiance, comfortable breezes off the Gulf. Lots of entertainment choices in Cedar Key, Florida . . . one of our favorite Florida Gulf Coast towns.
Below is our list of the Best places to eat in Cedar Key with links to our more comprehensive restaurant reviews elsewhere on ScenicPathways.com.
Reviews of Top 10 Best Bars, Cafes, & Restaurants in Cedar Key Florida
83 West
Located on Dock Street. 38 West offers two dining areas. Downstairs is the casual pub, featuring sandwiches, 16 beers on tap, and panoramic gulf views. Upstairs is a “more refined” full service dining with a full bar featuring separate lunch and dinner menus, as well as a raw bar. – Website
Island Hotel & Restaurant
Located on the main downtown street (2nd street), it located in one of Cedar Keys oldest, most historic buildings (1859). You can dine in their “casually elegant” dining room or on the screened porch. – Website
Big Deck Raw Bar-N-Grill
Casual and inexpensive dining on Dock Street overlooking the harbor. Friendly, fast service. If you are looking for open-air dining, the Big Deck probably offers the most tables. Restaurant Review: Big Deck Bar & Grill
1842 Daily Grind and Mercantile
Popular coffee shop and breakfast/lunch location, across the street from Tony’s Seafood Cafe. Restaurant Review: 1842 Daily Grind Cafe
Steamers Clam Bar & Pub
Vying with Tony’s as the most popular place to eat in Cedar Key, they offer great views, good service, music, and decent food and drink. Restaurant Review: Steamer’s Clam Bar & Grill
Tony’s Seafood Restaurant
Probably the most popular seafood restaurant in Cedar Key. Can be crowded at times but the food, especially their world class clam chowder is worth the wait. Restaurant Review: Tony’s Seafood Restaurant
Annie’s Cafe
Located along the main highway leading into (or out of) town, Annie’s is a popular breakfast and lunch spot for both locals and tourists. It doubles as a mini-garden center and artist and artisan gallery with works both inside and out. A fun place to visit with friendly staff. Restaurant Review: Annie’s Cafe
Duncan’s On the Gulf
Under new ownership and a name change, slightly more upscale dining than its neighbors, but still affordable. Restaurant Review: Duncan’s on the Gulf
2nd Street Cafe – Website
Cedar Key’s newest breakfast and lunch restaurant. Located downtown on 2nd Street next door to the Cedar Key Welcome Center.
Away from the World Burger Bar
On dock street with one of the best views of the water, ATFW boasts its burgers and beer, but also offers a wider menu that includes seafood, salads, and tropical cocktails. See the link to our review and photos lower down this page.
Links to Reviews of Best Restaurants & Pubs in Cedar Key, Florida
- Restaurant Review: Away from the World Burger Bar
- Restaurant Review: Steamer’s Clam Bar & Grill
- Restaurant Review: Duncan’s on the Gulf
- Restaurant Review: Big Deck Bar & Grill
- Restaurant Review: Tony’s Seafood Restaurant
- Restaurant Review: Annie’s Cafe
- Restaurant Review: 1842 Daily Grind Cafe
Best Outdoor Dining in Cedar Key
For those who desire the ambience of dining outside or if contagious nasties like covid-19 concern you, several of our top rated offer some outdoor dining seats. Of those, the Big Deck clearly offers the most open-air eating and drinking. Both Annie’s Cafe and 2nd Street Cafe have a fair amount of open air tables available. Tonys, Steamers, 83 West, and the Daily Grind have a few outside tables if you are lucky to score one of them.
One of the very best outdoor eating and drinking is at the Treasure Camp Resort, an excellent restaurant on the banks the Suwannee River about 14 miles North of Cedar Key.
Top Ten Cedar Key Places to Eat . . . and one more
Robinson’s Seafood Market
Actually located out-of-town between the burgs of Sumner and Rosewood, it offers probably the best fresh seafood for your money. Owned & Operated by a 4th generation local fishermen.
More Cedar Keys Links on Things to See and Do
- Visiting Cedar Keys: Gem of the Hidden Gulf Coast
- Top Things to Do in Cedar Key Florida
- Hiking and Nature Trails in and near Cedar Key
- RV Camping Near Cedar Key
- Dining Directory – Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce
What are your favorite Cedar Key restaurants, pubs, or cafes? Let me know in the comments below.
Restaurant Reviewer: Ross Reinhold – roscoetrails@gmail.com
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