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 Largo

Zaika Indian Cuisine

Zaika Key Largo offers an elevated Indian dining experience featuring traditional regional dishes, vibrant spices, and a coastal twist using fresh local seafood.

Key Largo

Sal's Ballyhoo's

Sal’s Ballyhoo’s Historic Seafood Grille — fresh Florida seafood with a Southern twist in Key Largo, where award‑winning dishes meet indoor and pet‑friendly outdoor dining.

Key Largo

Skippers Dockside

Skipper’s Dockside — oceanfront seafood & comfort fare at Mile Marker 100 in Key Largo, where marina‑side views, live music and classic cocktails set the scene.

Key Largo

Buttonwood Grill

Buttonwood Grill is a waterfront Key Largo restaurant serving fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches and Cook Your Catch meals along the Manatee Canal.

Key Largo

Caribbean Club

Historic Florida Bay bar with stunning sunsets, live bands, karaoke nights, and signature rum punches — a beloved local hangout in Key Largo, FL.

Key Largo

Gus' Grille - Reefhouse Resort & Marina

Gus’ Grille at Reefhouse Resort in Key Largo offers seaside dining with fresh seafood, coastal classics, and panoramic views over the bay.

Key Largo

Salty's Bar and Grill

Salty’s Bar & Grill — vibrant waterfront bar & grill in Key Largo where laid‑back island vibes meet hearty American classics and cold drinks.

Key Largo

Cow's Rule Gourmet Butter Company

Cow’s Rule Gourmet Butter Company in Key Largo creates small-batch compound butters that add bold, ready-to-use flavor to everyday cooking.

Key Largo

Argueta's International Food Truck

Argueta’s International Food Truck — global-inspired wraps, smoothies & breakfast in Key Largo, where fresh flavors meet roadside comfort.

Key Largo

Keys Bite

Keys Bite — casual all-day American & Mexican dining in Key Largo with breakfast, lunch, dinner and hibachi specials.

Key Largo

Alfredo's Cookhouse

Alfredo's Cook House is a beloved family-owned restaurant in Key Largo serving more than 50 international dishes — from hibachi and fresh seafood to steaks, pasta, and Mexican favorites — at a modest price point with a warm, come-as-you-are atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back.