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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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.
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
Angela’s Mexican Bar & Grill
Savor tropical flavors at Angela's Mexican Restaurant in Key Largo, where our signature Tropical Cheeseburger and authentic Mexican dishes await!
Key Largo
The Buzzard's Roost
Tucked at the end of North End Road at Garden Cove, mile marker 106.5 oceanside, which means you can drive in or tie up and walk off the dock. Sunday brunch comes with steel drums and the first mimosa on the house.
Key Largo
The Fish House
The Fish House in Key Largo is famous for its fresh, locally caught seafood and classic Florida Keys flavors served in a cozy, nautical setting.
Key Largo
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.
Key Largo
Daya’s Cafe Cuban Restaurant
Daya’s Cafe Cuban Restaurant in Key Largo offers authentic Cuban breakfast, sandwiches, and espresso in a welcoming, casual setting.
Key Largo
Pilot House Restaurant & Marina
Full-service marina & waterfront dining in the heart of Key Largo
Key Largo
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
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.
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
Golden Buffalo Sports Grill
A lively sports bar in Key Largo serving burgers, wings, seafood tacos, and cold craft beer while fans catch the game on big screens.
Key Largo
Lilo's Deli
Lilo’s Deli is a Key Largo deli serving casual grab-and-go bites for visitors exploring the Upper Florida Keys.
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' Meads
Keys Meads is a Florida Keys craft meadery producing small-batch, locally inspired honey wines with tropical flavor profiles.
