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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.

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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.

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El Jardin Restaurante

El Jardín Restaurante in Islamorada offers authentic Honduran and Central American flavors—think tostones rellenos, hearty specialties, and vibrant Latin dishes.

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Lido 73

Lido 73 — waterfront Italian-inspired dining in Tavernier (Florida Keys), where coastal flavor meets laid-back beach-club ambiance.

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Mr. C's Gourmet Ice Cream

Mr. C’s Ice Cream & Gelato – Serving homemade, all-natural ice cream, gelato, and real-fruit sorbets made from a 52-year-old family recipe in Islamorada.

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Krust Pizza & Pies

KRUST Pizza & Pies is a Tavernier, FL pizzeria and pie shop serving handcrafted pizzas and specialty desserts from its cozy Florida Keys location.

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Islamorada Pizza Company

Islamorada Pizza Co. — artisan pizza restaurant in Islamorada, where handcrafted pies and island flavor unite.

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Twisted Shrimp

Twisted Shrimp in Key West serves up bold, flavorful seafood dishes with a creative twist in a fun, casual setting.

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Dive Bar on the Bay

Dive Bar on the Bay in Tavernier is a waterfront bar and grill serving cold drinks, casual bites, and island views in a laid-back setting.

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Hog Heaven Sports Bar and Grill

Hog Heaven Sports Bar & Grill in Islamorada serves hearty smoked BBQ, fresh seafood, and dairy-free late-night fun just off the Overseas Highway.

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Capt Craig's Restaurant

A beloved Florida Keys seafood spot in Tavernier, serving fresh catches and the “world-famous” fish sandwich daily.

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Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier offers classic, flavorful Chinese dishes like General Tso’s, fried rice, and noodle plates in a cozy Upper Keys setting.

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