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.
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.
Cuban Heritage, Food and Culture Enrich Key West
Sample the sweetness of fried plantains served with lime-kissed pork chops.
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.
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.
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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Key Largo
Digiorgio's Cafe Largo
Café Largo (DiGiorgio’s Café Largo) in Key Largo offers handcrafted Italian cuisine and fresh seafood in an elegant, family-owned setting.
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
Sloppy Joe's Bar
A legendary Key West bar & live-music venue—Sloppy Joe’s offers tropical nightlife, cocktails, and island vibes since 1933.
La Marea
La Marea at Playa Largo Resort — Mediterranean-inspired dining in Key Largo, where fresh local ingredients meet coastal elegance.
Marathon
Conch Custard
Taste the unique flavors of Conch Custard in Marathon, FL—fresh, local, and unforgettable!
Key West
Smoked BBQ
Smoked BBQ Key West — Southern‑style smoked meats and classic BBQ sides on a floating‑dock setting at Garrison Bight Marina in Key West.
Key West
Bearded Lady Key West
The Bearded Lady is a spirited Key West bar known for craft cocktails, drag shows, and a fun, inclusive atmosphere.
Key West
Seaside Cafe at the Mansion
Seaside Café at The Southernmost House — ocean‑front dining in Key West where creative island‑inspired dishes and cocktails meet sweeping Atlantic views.
Key West
Key West Historic Seaport
Key West Historic Seaport is a vibrant waterfront hub with world-class dining, unique shops, water excursions, live music & year-round events in a 20-acre scenic harbor location.
The Lower Keys
Morita's Cuban Cafe
Morita’s Cuban Café – A cozy roadside Cuban eatery in Cudjoe Key serving up authentic sandwiches, plates and coffee.
Islamorada
Calypso's
Calypso’s in Tavernier serves up fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired dishes, and tropical cocktails in a laid-back, island-style setting.
Islamorada
Nikai Sushi
Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant – Sleek, ocean-view sushi and Japanese-fusion dining at Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada.
Islamorada
El Jardin Restaurante
El Jardín Restaurante in Islamorada offers authentic Honduran and Central American flavors—think tostones rellenos, hearty specialties, and vibrant Latin dishes.
Key West
Cuban Coffee Queen Roasters
Cuban Coffee Queen Roasters in Key West crafts small-batch Cuban coffee with bold island flavor and authentic Key West charm.
