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.

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.

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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

Limes and Pies

Oldtown dessert shop offers dark chocolate dipped key lime pie on the stick! Ice cream, coffee, key lime pie, frozen drinks, and a large window for Duval street people watching."

Key West

Parrot Key Hotel & Villas

Parrot Key Hotel & Villas is a tropical oasis in Key West, offering spacious rooms, suites, and villas surrounded by lush gardens, four outdoor pools, and a complimentary shuttle to Old Town attractions.

Key West

Mo's Restaurant

Mo’s Restaurant – A cozy Caribbean-Creole eatery near Bayview Park offering bold Haitian and island flavors in Key West.

Key Largo

Keys Latin House

Keys Latin House is a Latin café and restaurant in Key Largo serving Cuban and Latin-inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with fresh pastries and traditional Cuban coffee.

Marathon

Coast To Coast Pizza Company

Coast To Coast Pizza Company in Marathon, FL, offers handcrafted New York, Sicilian, and Detroit-style pizzas made with high-quality ingredients in a casual, family-friendly setting.

Key West

Asadero Mexican Taco and Grill

Asadero Mexican Grill in Key West offers authentic Mexican street food, featuring marinated meats, grilled specialties, and fresh tortillas in a casual, food truck setting.

Sushi Sake Key Largo

Sushi Sake in Key Largo serves fresh, authentic Japanese sushi and sashimi in a relaxed, inviting setting. Perfect for sushi lovers craving quality and flavor.

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.