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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 West

Cayo's Kombucha

Cayo's Kombucha is Key West's only kombucha taproom and teahouse at 1026 Truman Avenue, pouring 25-plus flavors of local organic unpasteurized kombucha on tap alongside kava, kratom, and healthy snacks — a refreshing, alcohol-free community gathering spot that's as good for your gut as it is for your soul.

Islamorada

Lido 73

Lido 73 — waterfront Italian-inspired dining in Tavernier (Florida Keys), where coastal flavor meets laid-back beach-club ambiance.

Key West

Palm Haven Restaurant

Palm Haven Restaurant at the DoubleTree offers relaxed island-style dining with fresh seafood and classic favorites.

Key Largo

The Buzzard's Roost

The Buzzard’s Roost — waterfront Key Largo restaurant serving fresh seafood, steaks & island ambiance.

Key West

Cafe Marquesa

Café Marquesa (at the Marquesa Hotel) offers refined coastal fine dining in Key West, blending locally sourced seafood, meats, and house-made desserts in an elegant setting.

Key West

Little Whitehouse Subs

Little Whitehouse Subs in Key West specializes in giant, Jersey-style submarine sandwiches made fresh with premium meats and house-baked bread.

Marathon

Wooden Spoon

The Wooden Spoon in Marathon is a beloved local diner serving hearty breakfast and classic comfort food in a cozy, hometown setting.

Key West

Grand Café

Grand Café is a Duval Street gem in Key West offering fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and elegant ambiance in a historic Victorian setting.

Key West

Small Chef At Large Catering

Small Chef At Large — full‑service catering & private chef services in Key West, where gourmet meals, event catering and yacht provisions meet island elegance.