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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Enrico's Pizza Key Largo
Enrico’s Pizza in Key Largo serves authentic New York–style pizza, pasta, and Italian favorites made with fresh ingredients and big flavors.
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Coast To Coast Pizza Company Key Largo
Coast to Coast Pizza Company serves New York, Detroit and Sicilian-style pizzas made with fresh ingredients on the Overseas Highway in Key Largo, Florida Keys.
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El Habanero Restaurant
Pull over, you'll be glad you did — El Habanero Restaurant is a Key Largo Cuban food truck at 101961 Overseas Highway that has earned a devoted following for its fresh, boldly flavored Cuban breakfast sandwiches, juicy steak and pork sandwiches, mahi mahi plates with moro rice, fruity smoothies, and the kind of strong, soulful Cuban coffee that reminds you exactly why you came to the Florida Keys in the first place.
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Coco Plum Place
Coco Plum Place in Key Largo is a cozy café offering fresh-pressed juices, house-roasted coffee, smoothie bowls, avocado toast, and vegan-friendly fare in a boutique-style setting.
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Breezer's Tiki Bar
Reefhouse Key Largo’s dining options—like Breezer’s Tiki Bar, Gus’ Grille, and Flippers Pool Bar—serve coastal American cuisine, tropical drinks, and fresh seafood in resort-style settings.
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Key Largo Conch House
Key Largo Conch House — beloved family-owned seafood restaurant in Key Largo serving fresh local catches and tropical favorites.
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YAHUALES RED TACOS
Yahuales Red Tacos in Key Largo serves authentic Mexican tacos and burritos with bold flavors, generous portions, and a welcoming food-truck vibe.
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Scuba Scoops
Scuba Scoops — premium small‑batch ice‑cream shop in Key Largo (MM 102.7) where creative flavors and a laid‑back island setting meet.
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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.
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Tower Of Pizza
Tower of Pizza in Key Largo serves up delicious hand-tossed pizzas, hearty pastas, and classic Italian comfort food in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
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Shipwrecks Bar & Grill
Shipwreck’s Bar & Grill — waterfront bar & grill in Key Largo offering seafood dishes, comfort grub and brews on tap in a laid‑back canal‑side setting.
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Lilo's Deli
Lilo’s Deli is a Key Largo deli serving casual grab-and-go bites for visitors exploring the Upper Florida Keys.
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Dennys Latin Cafe
Denny’s Latin Café in Key Largo serves authentic Cuban comfort food — from café cubano and sandwiches to ropa vieja and oxtail — in a welcoming, family-style atmosphere.
Key Largo
Digiorgio's Cafe Largo
Café Largo (DiGiorgio’s Café Largo) in Key Largo offers handcrafted Italian cuisine and fresh seafood in an elegant, family-owned setting.
