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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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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Dockside Boot Key Harbor
Dockside at Boot Key Harbor offers waterfront dining with fresh seafood, cocktails, and sweeping marina views in Marathon, FL.
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Bongos Botanical Beer Garden
Keep your eyes peeled at Mile Marker 59 on Grassy Key because Bongos Botanical Beer Garden is one of those places you could easily miss and never forgive yourself for. Opened in 2020 inside The Lagoon adventure park, this tropical beer garden is surrounded by mature palms, banana trees, and an organic herb and fruit garden growing the fresh ingredients that go straight into your cocktail, with over 20 craft beers on tap, a daily food truck, weekend brunch and live music, hammock chairs for swinging, lawn games, and a genuinely dog-friendly policy that extends to a plain beef patty for your pup.
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Rainbow Bend Resort
Rainbow Bend Resort is a family-friendly, oceanfront retreat in Marathon, Florida, offering a private beach, saltwater pool, and hot tub with ocean views.
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The Brass Monkey
Long-running locals' bar featuring food, pool, darts, karaoke, and live music.
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Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort
Savor the Keys with a $50-per-night dining credit at Tranquility Bay's Culinary Escape.
Weddings Max
30
Meetings Max
30
Total Space
450 sq ft
Largest Room
450 sq ft
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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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Pink Pirate Cafe
The Pink Pirate Café — colorful island-style café in Marathon where bold flavors and laid-back charm meet.
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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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Food For Thought
Natural wellness café and market with organic, vegan, and gluten-free delights.
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TJ's Tiki Bar
TJ’s Tiki Bar at Tranquility Bay offers stunning waterfront views, tropical cocktails, and fresh island-inspired bites in a relaxed Keys atmosphere.
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El Siboney Marathon
Casual Cuban comfort food with generous portions and bold flavors — perfect for lunch or dinner after exploring the Keys.
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B's Reggae Bites
B’s Reggae Bites — authentic Jamaican food truck and island-style carry-out in Marathon, Florida Keys.
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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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Hideaway Café
Hideaway Café at Rainbow Bend Resort offers fine dining with oceanfront views on Grassy Key, blending French and American cuisine in a romantic setting.
