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Louie's Backyard

A place to eat in Casa Marina, Old Town & Duval Street, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Early dinner.

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Why go

A long-running restaurant on the Atlantic side of the island, with dinner on tiered decks over the water.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Old Town & Duval Street, alongside 4 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 sight. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Southernmost Point Buoy and El Siboney.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Casa Marina
Price
$$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Early dinner

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Old Town & Duval Street. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Southernmost Point Buoy

    The painted buoy marking the southernmost point of the continental U.S.

    Sight · Key West · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    El Siboney

    Cash-friendly Cuban restaurant serving roast pork and plantains in large portions.

    Food · Key West · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    El Siboney

    A family-run Cuban restaurant on a residential corner, known for roast pork, plantains and Cuban bread.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters

    88 steps to the top for views over Old Town, across the street from Hemingway's house.

    Sight · Key West · 0.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

    Hemingway's 1930s home with guided tours and dozens of six-toed cats.

    Sight · Key West · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Bourbon Street Pub red shoe drop

    A drag performer rides a giant red high heel down from the balcony at 724 Duval, the gay end of the street's New Year.

    Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Louie's Backyard is a stop on our Key West New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Old Town & Duval Street

Another curated place to eat in Old Town & Duval Street. See the full Old Town & Duval Street guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Key West

Our climate figures for Old Town & Duval Street come from nearby Key West. Average daily highs in Key West run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Louie's Backyard itself, we suggest: Early dinner.

Modelled monthly averages for Key West from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Key West weather by month (covers Old Town & Duval Street).

Getting there

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Coordinates
24.54736, -81.79282
Destination
Old Town & Duval Street, Florida
Website
louiesbackyard.com

Louie's Backyard: quick answers

How much time do you need at Louie's Backyard?

Plan on about 2 hours at Louie's Backyard. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Louie's Backyard?

Our pick: Early dinner. Insider tip: Reservations are recommended year-round; book New Year's Eve dinner weeks out.

Which TripsCircle routes include Louie's Backyard?

Louie's Backyard appears on Key West New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Louie's Backyard to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Old Town & Duval Street.

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