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    The Dining Room

    3.6 (48 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM - 2:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mushroom bisque, truffle crema
    Brenda P.

    Dined here for the first time about seven years ago and again this past weekend. It was very good, but our first time was a tad better. This second time, we were not staying on the premises. We took the shuttle from the welcome center off MM 28. The water was a bit rough, but the captain was a pro in steering us smoothly. Upon arrival, we were escorted to our table right away. Since the weather had been moody all morning, tables were set up on the terrace instead of on the sand. The view is still spectacular and I was instantly whisked away from the real world. Our waitress and supportive wait staff were wonderful the entire brunch. The inside dining room is set up with several cold item stations and a bottomless mimosa/bloody Mary bar. The hot items are ordered a la carte. You can order as much of the hot menu items as you want and we were often encouraged to do so. There is only so much we could eat, though. Each menu item is a regular sized portion which makes it easy to keep over ordering. I especially loved the churrasco and the dessert platter. When comparing this brunch to other equally priced brunches I've done (in particular at The Biltmore, Ciopinno at the Ritz, and at The Breakers) this one falls a little behind and is heavily relying on their heavenly location. And boy is it heavenly! Based on the price, the seafood is somewhat limited: no sushi, no stone crabs, for example. Where was the lobster? Other things were missing like caviar or simpler things like an omelette station! While I would go out of my way to go to the other brunches, I would only return to this one if on the way to or from Key West (or anywhere in the nearby keys) or obviously if I was staying at Little Palm again. It's very good, just not as outstanding as I think it could be. As stated, the location here is truly special, though. For South Florida locals, it's a great way to feel like you are at a getaway without actually hopping on a plane. Something I've been meaning to do here at The Dining Room is try one of their wine dinners. I've seen them advertised, but never with enough time to plan for it ahead of time. Those dinners and brunches are times you are allowed on the island without actually being a guest, and a great way to experience it as one.

    Beachfront Dining
    Terri B.

    If I could give 10 stars I would!! There are no words to describe our experience. We went to Little Palm Island for dinner to celebrate a big birthday for Mr. B. I made special arrangements for a special table for the 4 of us. Most tables are located along the beach, with space in between them for a bit of privacy. We sat and had a drink in the comfy chairs and sofa placed around the fire pit and watched with the resort guests an incredible Key West sunset. Our amazing server Claire came and got us to walk us to our private table on the beach, it was exactly what I wanted for the evening, set by itself on the beach, they had sprinkled rose petals on the walkway leading to the table and on the table. Claire excitedly told us she had special guests for us at the table, as we round the corner there stand 2 adorable Key Deer, nibbling on the rose petals. She informed us that we could feed them the rose petals, but nothing else. We learned that the Key Deer swim over from one of the other uninhabited islands. The two stayed with us throughout our dining experience. The Tiki torches were lit, and the ambiance amazing. We start with 2 appetizers and they were exquisite, next we had soup or salad, again perfection. Our main entree's were beautiful, so beautiful you didn't want to touch them, just look and admire the beauty. I had the Lobster Sofrito. The lobster was tender, cooked so well and the flavors were heavenly. After several bottles of wine, recommended by our server and a dining experience like no other we move on to dessert, yes Key Lime Pie again. I am on a mission to find the best Key Lime Pie in Florida, well I found it. The Key Lime Pie was so creamy, the perfect balance of sweet and tart, I can't stop eating it. Claire was so great to talk to, we had so much fun with her, she made our celebration wonderful. The Dining Room at Little Palm is truly an amazing place for a special celebration, they didn't miss a detail, our menus had a special birthday message printed on them for Mr. B. Dining on the beach at a private table, Key Deer eating out of our hands, incredible food, our best friends and great wine. It truly is an experience we will never forget. Now some details. To reach the Welcome Center, it is about a 40 minute drive from Key West, the boat ride takes roughly 15 minutes, you will not regret the experience. Just know, bring your credit card, it was quite expensive, but so worth it. We are already talking about going back next year and staying at the resort for a few days. No kids under 16 are allowed at the resort or on the island. The dress for dinner is business casual. Men must have slacks with a collared shirt, slacks and blouse are acceptable for women, no shorts, cutoffs and sleeveless shirts allowed.

    Strawberry basil martini
    Angela S.

    My husband and I, along with my in-laws, visited for lunch. The ferry ride to the island takes about 15 minutes. Once you get on the island, there are very few places you can go if you aren't a guest. It's limited to the restaurant, the dock and the gift store. We were seated on the patio for lunch. The view is fantastic! Within minutes of sitting down, 2 key deer ambled up to the side of the deck and were nibbling on sea grape and lounging in the shade. Very cool! Cocktails will cost you a pretty penny, but you can tell they are handcrafted with care. The Marker 5 was $23 (has Patron Silver as the main ingredient). Our table also had the strawberry basil martini ($16) and the Spencer's Cup. There were a lot of options to choose from food wise. We had the Cuban sandwich, the shrimp salad sandwich, the chicken club and the catch of the day sandwich. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Sandwiches do come with a side! Keep in mind that you are paying for the experience of the ferry ride, the nice views and the "luxury" feel of the whole afternoon. It cost over $250 for our 4 person lunch, but it really was well worth it!

    Wona C.

    As good as it gets! Paradise is a word I have to use for this place! I think Little Palm Island is the best place to pamper yourself in entire Florida Keys. We were there for lunch only. you have to take a boat(about 15min ride) to get to the restaurant on Little Palm Island. The dining room has spectacular views and the whole resort with villa type guest rooms, pools and bars looked very indulging. My lunch experience by itself gets 5 stars, I can't wait to go back and stay my entire vacation there. dining- tropical drink: asked to make my pina colada with guava instead of pineapple, it was gooooood! oysters-very good. fresh! stone crab claw-ok shrimp salad-ok prime burger with beef, lobster tail, foie gras & truffles- super! boat ride- very clean boat. captain & staff are super friendly & professional. If you are ready to indulge and $ is not an issue, this is the perfect place!

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    Sabre M.

    My husband and I had brunch on Sunday and while the resort is beautiful and peaceful and the staff is EXCELLENT, the food is just ok, there was nothing outstanding or worth bragging about. The fruits that were set out were warm and not ripe, the buffet had some interesting choices but nothing that really stood out. The made to order menu came out played beautifully, unfortunately, it just didn't taste as nice as it looked. The meal was a total disappointment, however, it's probably some of the best service we have received here in the Keys (we are locals).

    Cold plate
    Jason L.

    A nice boat ride takes your to a little island with breath taking views. This review is for Sunday brunch which costs $128 a person. Buffett style cold food. Warm food is small plates you order off a menu. Champagne and Bloody Mary bar included. The food was decent but certainly not exceptional. The ambience and service was great. If ambience and romance is what your looking for this my be the best in the Keys. If your a foodie snob, like many of my fellow yelpers you will be disappointed.

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    Amazing dinner here. Incredible views and food was perfectly executed. Worth every penny.

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    Super romantic. Food was amazing. Great experience taking ferry over. Going back again tomorrow and Monday.

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