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.
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.
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.
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Origami Sushi Bar
The Spa at Sunset Key Cottages — luxury island-spa and wellness retreat in Key West, where serene treatments meet private-island elegance.
Key West
Old Town Suites
Old Town Suites is a boutique hotel in Key West featuring self-catering apartments with full kitchens, a coffee shop, and a prime location just steps from Duval Street and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Key West
Little Room Jazz Club
Little Room Jazz Club is a chic Duval Street cocktail venue in Key West with nightly live jazz, craft cocktails, and an intimate listening room vibe.
Key West
Doing Work Coffee
Doing Work Coffee is the southernmost coffee roaster in the United States, slinging artisan coffees, cold brew, nitro coffee, and secret recipe hand-crafted waffles from their cozy spot inside Wicked Lick Ice Cream on Duval Street — where every cup is fully compostable and every sip is genuinely worth the trip.
Key West
Flamingo Crossing Ice Cream
Flamingo Crossing is a beloved homemade ice cream and sorbet shop on Duval Street in Key West, known for tropical flavors and a relaxed island vibe.
Key West
Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon
Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon in Key West is a vibrant dog-friendly bar with live music, creative cocktails, and a renowned food truck on-site.
Key West
Bad Boy Burrito Taqueria & Tequila
Bad Boy Taqueria & Tequila is a vibrant Key West eatery serving fresh, bold Mexican fare—tacos, burritos, and more—paired with a full bar and island vibes.
Key West
The Docks Restaurant + Raw Bar
The Docks Key West offers fresh-caught seafood, craft cocktails, and stunning harbor views in a laid-back coastal atmosphere.
Key West
El Mocho Restaurant
El Meson de Pepe is an iconic Cuban restaurant in Key West, located on Mallory Square, offering authentic Cuban cuisine and tropical cocktails in a lively, festive atmosphere.
Key West
The Backyard - Blue Flamingo
The Backyard Blue Flamingo in Key West serves up island-inspired eats, refreshing cocktails, and a relaxed, tropical backyard vibe.
Key West
Schooner Wharf Bar
Historic waterfront bar in Key West offering live music, fresh seafood, and island vibes.
Key West
22&Co
22&Co is a whimsical cocktail bar in Key West serving fresh, glitter-infused drinks with fun bartenders, tutus, and unicorn flair.
Key West
Tong's Garden
Tongs Garden in Key West serves authentic Chinese cuisine made fresh with bold flavors and generous portions in a casual, welcoming setting.
Key West
Latitudes at Sunset Key
Latitudes — award-winning beachfront dining on Sunset Key, offering elevated island cuisine just off Key West.
Key West
Roostica Pizzeria
Roostica Wood‑Fire Pizzeria — authentic Neapolitan‑style pizzas in Key West on Stock Island, where quality Italian ingredients meet a lively island ambiance.
