Seafood platter with crab, shrimp, and wine on a wooden table.

Food & Drink

Taste your way through The Florida Keys, where every bite feels like a mini adventure. From dockside seafood shacks and fresh-caught fish to Cuban coffees, quirky tiki bars, and Key lime pie that might just change your world, the culinary scene here is as vibrant as the coral reefs. Whether you’re after a fancy dinner with sunset views or a casual snack by the water, local chefs, distilleries, and cafés serve flavor with a sprinkle of Keys charm. Come hungry — you won’t leave disappointed.

Couple sitting at a picnic table under colorful canopy, a musician plays guitar nearby.

Brewed and Barreled in the Florida Keys

If you’re a fan of fine beers, ales, rums and more, you’re sure to enjoy unique libations created in the Florida Keys.

Colorful vintage cars and buildings line a vibrant Havana street.

Cuban Heritage, Food and Culture Enrich Key West

Sample the sweetness of fried plantains served with lime-kissed pork chops.

Lionfish sashimi garnished with greens on a glass plate by a calm lake.

Lionfish: An Incredible Edible Fish

It’s believed that lionfish, a popular Indo-Pacific aquarium fish, was first released in Florida’s Atlantic waters during the 1980s. Now lionfish prey voraciously on invertebrates and over 70 species of domestic fish. And these toothy coral reef fish, part of the scorpion fish family, have no natural reef predators except spearfishing humans.

Gourmet dish with garnish, two glasses of wine in background.

The Keys Can’t-Miss List: Marathon Restaurants

Planning a getaway to Marathon and the middle Florida Keys? Check with local residents to find out which eateries they recommend to visiting family, friends and newcomers eager to discover the islands’ eats.

Key lime pie with whipped cream and lime on a plate, coffee cup nearby.

Sweet Key Lime Pie Flavors the Keys

Few people visit the Florida Keys without sampling a few pieces of Key lime pie, renowned as the island chain’s signature dessert. Millions of slices of the tart, creamy treat — voted the official pie of Florida by the state legislature in 2006 (yes, really!) — are savored every year by Keys visitors and locals.

1 of

The Lower Keys

Boardwalk Bar & Grill

Boardwalk Bar & Grill in Big Pine Key is a laid-back Florida Keys restaurant serving pizza, seafood, burgers, and comfort food favorites with live music and late-night bites.

The Lower Keys

Morning Joint

Morning Joint – A vibrant, pet-friendly café on Cudjoe Key serving farm-to-table coffee, made-to-order breakfast and lunch.

The Lower Keys

Geiger Key Marina & RV Park & Fish Camp

Geiger Key Marina RV Park offers waterfront RV sites with tiki huts, full hookups, and access to kayaking, fishing, and a laid-back fish camp atmosphere—just 10 miles from downtown Key West.

The Lower Keys

Boondocks Grille and Draft House

Boondocks Grille & Draft House is a lively waterfront restaurant and tiki bar in Ramrod Key, offering fresh seafood, burgers, live music, and the only 18-hole mini-golf course in the Florida Keys.

The Lower Keys

Taco Express

Taco Express Lower Keys — vibrant Mexican-American eatery in Summerland Key, where bold flavors and all-day breakfast meet island beach vibes.

The Lower Keys

Tonio's Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar

Tonio’s Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar serves fresh seafood, island-inspired dishes, and tropical cocktails in a fun waterfront setting.

The Lower Keys

Driftwood Express

Driftwood Express in Big Pine Key offers wood-fired pizzas, specialty calzones, subs, wings, and fresh salads in a casual, family-friendly setting.

The Lower Keys

Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill

Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill — relaxed waterfront dining in Stock Island/Key West, where fresh seafood, craft cocktails and live music meet marina‑side views.

The Lower Keys

Hogfish Bar & Grill

Hogfish Bar and Grill in Key West serves authentic island flavors, fresh local seafood, and cold drinks in a laid-back waterfront setting.

The Lower Keys

Mangrove Mama's

Mangrove Mama’s — beloved seafood & steakhouse in Sugarloaf Key where Island-style flavors meet a laid-back Florida Keys vibe.

The Lower Keys

Kiki's Sandbar & Grille

Kiki’s Sandbar & Bar & Grille — beachfront seafood bar & grill in Little Torch Key, where live music, tropical views, and island vibes come together.

The Lower Keys

Cudjoe Pizza

Cudjoe Pizza is a wood-fired pizza truck in Cudjoe Key, Florida, offering artisan pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients and a signature high-hydration dough.