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
Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant
Flamingo Restaurant at Everglades offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with stunning Florida Bay views, featuring fresh seafood, cocktails, and a “cook your catch” option.
Marathon
Fish Tales Market and Eatery
Fresh Florida Keys seafood, award-winning sandwiches, and fresh seafood platters!
Key West
Key West Key Lime Pie Co.
Key West Key Lime Pie Company — iconic dessert shop specializing in award-winning Key lime pies, bars and chocolate-dipped delights in Key West.
Key West
The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig Key West offers inventive street food and bold flavors in a lively, casual atmosphere steps from Duval Street.
Key West
Blue Heaven Andy’s Cabana
Blue Heaven Key West offers whimsical al fresco dining with Caribbean-inspired cuisine, live music, and a laid-back garden setting.
The Mar Bar
The Mar Bar in Tavernier offers refreshing cocktails, cold beer, and delicious coastal bites in a laid-back Florida Keys setting.
Marathon
Food For Thought
Natural wellness café and market with organic, vegan, and gluten-free delights.
Key West
The Wandering Rooster
Key West family-owned truck serving island flavors: burgers and conch fritters.
Las Olas
Las Olas at Playa Largo Resort — ceviche bar & lounge in Key Largo, where Peruvian-inspired flavors and island elegance unite.
Key West
Salty Chef Catering
Veteran-owned Salty Chef Catering in Key West delivers elevated, locally inspired cuisine for weddings, private events, and unforgettable island dining experiences.
Key Largo
Golden Buffalo Sports Grill
A lively sports bar in Key Largo serving burgers, wings, seafood tacos, and cold craft beer while fans catch the game on big screens.
Islamorada
ReelCatch
ReelCatch — Keys-inspired cuisine in Islamorada, where beachfront views meet live music & island flavors.
Islamorada
Papa Joe's Waterfront
Papa Joe’s Waterfront – Waterfront dining & tiki-bar paradise in Islamorada with unbeatable sunset views.
