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Old Tavernier Italian Restaurant

90311 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, Key Largo, FL 33070
305-852-8106
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Ranked #7 of 11 restaurants in Tavernier
Price range: 26 AUD - 102 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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New York City, New York
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I found the setting, the service, the menu, the food and the service to be far superior to the five other top rated restaurants in Tavernier. Because my wife was undecided about her wine choice, the waitress unhesitatingly served her a saple of each. Later, she expertly deboned her snapper. Every aspect of our experience was 5... More

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Merrimack, NH
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88 reviews 88 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Service was friendly and food very delicious- a bit pricey. Walk in at bar; definite local hang out (means drinks are good)-- inside dining room white tablecloth older dining room; dockside about 5 tables -- quaint and relaxing. I think this place is consistent with food quality based on the recommendation of hotel staff and other travelers.

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Tavernier, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The food preparation and presentation was extremely poor. The potatoes were undercooked and flavorless, the vegetables were served raw. Appetizers overpriced and tastless, and entrees that were barely average in preparation. Dinner for 2 was $100, not worth it.

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Scarborough
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20 reviews 20 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Arrived without a booking and quite late but got a table in restaurant. Food excellent. Highly recommend the garlic dough ballsralic

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

We found this great place just by chance. It is located just past a bridge, and at times can be missed if you are not looking for it, but we were glad we saw it on our second day in Key Largo. It was a very nice change of pace from the typical food we found in the Florida keys.... More

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New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Ate in the bar area which is a very comfortable, attractive area. Ordered a Greek Salad which was delicious! This was followed by a pizza prepared just the we like it--- thin crust and loaded with cheese. Best pizza in the upper Keys! Service was excellent. We will definitely return.

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New York City, New York
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Old Tavernier Restaurant has been around for many years and has had a number of iterations. We have visited this Tavernier, Florida establishment a number of times over the past 15 years. Our last visit for dinner a week ago was a pleasant surprise and our view of this Tavernier landmark was deliciously upgraded. Four of us had dinner served... More

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Findlay, Ohio, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

4 of us went to the restaurant. One couple ordered a large supreme pizza, other couple ordered a medium supreme pizza. Waitress did not inform us that we should order the large, as the medium is only $1 less. WTF us up with that? Thought that was very inconsiderate of her. Also ordered the Seafood Coquille St. Jacque appetizer, $16.95,... More

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tampa, fl
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

My gf and I ate here twice, and each meal was phenomenal. Some of the best seafood i've had anywhere. You owe it to yourself to try it.

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Tavernier, Florida
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We gave this restaraunt a second chance after they overcooked my steak Au Pouive, they sent out my second Steak au Pouive as only a grilled steak ($30.00) without sauce or peppercorns. We stopped going for at least 2 years. Tonight we went back, I ordered a Rack of Lamb medium rare. It was served medium well, totally brown with... More

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