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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Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House
Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House in Marathon delivers premium steaks, fresh seafood, and surf-and-turf classics in an upscale yet relaxed Keys setting.
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Keys Fisheries
Seafood restaurant, market & marina in Marathon offering fresh local catch, waterfront views & full bar.
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Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Marathon serves fresh seafood, sushi, and island-style comfort food with views of the water and a relaxed Keys vibe.
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Angler & Ale
Angler & Ale at Hawks Cay Resort is a dockside restaurant on Duck Key offering fresh seafood, American classics, and a unique “Hook & Cook” experience where guests can have their catch prepared by the chef.
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Long Key Bar & Grill
There's a new spot at Mile Marker 68 and it's already earning fans — Long Key Bar and Grill has settled into the waterfront space next to Lime Tree Bay Resort on Long Key, serving up a fresh, locally inspired Florida Keys menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with beach vibes, signature cocktails, NFL Game Day coverage, and the kind of laid-back island atmosphere that makes you want to stay for one more round.
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LJ's Café
LJ’s Café in Marathon serves up artisan espresso, fresh-baked pastries, and hearty breakfast and lunch classics in a cozy roadside setting.
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Mr. Beans Books & Beans (formerly Keys News and Coffee)
Mr. Beans' Books & Beans: coffee & books in Marathon—learn more.
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Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina
Waterfront BBQ, seafood & sushi with island vibes in Marathon
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La Chapina Restaurant
La Chapina Restaurant — authentic Guatemalan cuisine in Marathon, where bold flavors and island hospitality meet.
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La Isla Taco Grill
La Isla Taco Grill — vibrant Mexican taco spot in Marathon, where bold flavors and casual island atmosphere meet.
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Mahina
Mahina at Isla Bella Beach Resort — upscale Pacific-Rim dining in Marathon, where seaside elegance meets bold island-inspired flavors.
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Tiki Grill
Tiki Grill in Marathon serves fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, and island-inspired dishes in a relaxed, waterfront setting.
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Abu's Argentinian Grill
Abu's Argentinian Grill is a Florida Keys mobile food truck bringing the bold flavors of Argentina to local markets and events, serving handmade empanadas with a variety of fillings, steak and sausage sandwiches, lobster platters with skewers, and hot dogs straight from the grill.
