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Food - Butterfly Café, Marathon, FL

Butterfly Café

4.7 (633)
$31 to $50
American
2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2243

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Butterfly Café

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Marathon

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Some evenings deserve a little more time at the table. Tucked within Tranquility Bay in Marathon, Butterfly Café pairs fresh seafood, beautifully prepared steaks, and warm hospitality with a setting that feels wonderfully removed from the everyday.

Settle into our airy dining room or enjoy the tropical surroundings from the outdoor porch overlooking the lagoon pool. Come for a celebration, a quiet dinner for two, or simply a memorable meal while you're in the Keys. Leave room for our sticky toffee pudding. It's worth lingering over.

Resort guests, neighbors, and visitors are all welcome.

Outdoor or indoor seating may be requested, but not guaranteed.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Marathon
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(633)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Romantic

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Romantic

Review summary

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Butterfly Café delights with its "beautiful atmosphere" and "exceptional service." Diners praise the "delicious food," with standout dishes like the pesto Parmesan scallops and crab cakes. While cocktails may vary, the elegant setting and friendly staff ensure a "5-star experience." Perfect for special occasions or a romantic night out.
633 Reviews
  1. George

    Richmond9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter, Scott, was superb. We had the lobster bisque, the mahi mahi, and the crab stuffed yellow tail. All were excellent. Wonderful dinner in a very nice setting.

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  2. Eugene

    Baltimore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in the Keys. It is a fabulous location for special occasions. Or just a quiet dinner for two.

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  3. Dr. Steven Gold

    New York City208 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, the food was very good - tuna napoleon appetizer and both yellowtail dishes (stuffed crab and francese, and the toffee dessert was excellent. Service was good despite being shorthanded. Other than the bartender, they only had one person (Mara)doing everything - hostess, taking orders, bringing the food out, and clearing tables. She was very friendly and did an excellent job.

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  4. Cheryl Gold

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting. Menu is limited, with no available appetizers. Nice wine list. Food was very good

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  5. Eduardo

    Key West6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place. Sat outside enjoying the nice weather, beautifully lit landscaping and pool. Very romantic setting. My only complaint was that it was impossible to see a wine list, or find out about corkage fee. There’s no information online that I could find. Contact by phone was impossible. Other than that, it was a wonderful evening spent at Butterfly Cafe. We will make this our go to place when we want to have a wonderful dinner in a beautiful location.

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  6. Jack

    Tallahassee12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place with a nice atmosphere. Food was nice and the staff couldn’t have been any better. Would go back!!!

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  7. Christine Gold

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a hidden gem! Food was the best had during our stay! It was off season and we didn't know what to expect but we had the entire place to ourselves and everything was top notch!

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  8. Kristin Gold

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service from the staff is always exceptional! Food is always good. They take food allergies seriously. We are never disappointed here.

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  9. Eduardo Gold

    Jacksonville12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Butterfly Café — the space is elegant, comfortable, and perfect for a relaxing meal. The service was excellent and the food was truly delicious. The only downside was the cocktails; my Lichy Martini was much too sweet for my taste. Aside from that, everything else was outstanding. Definitely a 5‑star experience.

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  10. Pat Gold

    New York State69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner started with Asiago & Sourdough bread. I had the Snapper Francese with mashed potatoes & mixed veggies. Very delicious. My hubby had the Caprese Salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was very overcooked, but he wouldn’t send it back. The ambiance is gorgeous & the servers really know their craft.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Marathon
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Yes, Butterfly Café offers gluten‑free options: the Golden Hour menu notes “Gluten Free Penne Pasta Available, ” and guests report clearly marked gluten‑free choices on the menu (including the key lime cheesecake).

Portions at Butterfly Café tend to be moderate to generous, guests describe appetizers as plenty to share and many call entrée portions 'decent' or generous.

Yes, Butterfly Café is a lovely choice for date night, with an elegant, intimate dining room and guests frequently celebrating anniversaries on the porch or in the dining room.

Butterfly Café can swing both ways: some guests report busy service and waits, while others recall very quiet, relaxed visits with only a few tables.

Yes, Butterfly Café has outdoor seating: a patio and wraparound porch, and the restaurant asks guests to select “Outdoor” seating when booking to guarantee an outside table.

Yes, you can guarantee outdoor seating by selecting the "Outdoor" seating option when you book; the restaurant’s booking note asks guests to choose "Outdoor" to secure patio tables.

The Award Winning Key Lime Pie is a clear standout, it appears on the menu as "Award Winning Key Lime Pie" and multiple guests praise it.

Butterfly Café feels upscale and coastal: an elegant indoor dining room (wicker seats and grommet curtains) plus a scenic bay-view patio, with guests describing a cozy, white-tablecloth setting and soft background music.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate, and some guests note you can dress up for a special evening and won’t feel out of place.

For a picturesque, quieter visit, dine at Butterfly Café for dinner on the wraparound porch or patio, dinner runs daily from 6:00–9:00 pm and guests praise the calm, beautiful outdoor seating.

Yes, Butterfly Café welcomes families: it offers a Little Caterpillars children's menu (mains, pasta, desserts), and guests frequently describe dining there with children and grandchildren.

Yes, Butterfly Café offers a full drinks program, including cocktails, after‑dinner drinks and a selection of cognacs and whiskies, and guests often praise the seasonal cocktails and espresso martinis.

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Butterfly Café

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Marathon

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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