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.

Colorful vintage cars and buildings line a vibrant Havana street.

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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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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Long Key Bar & Grill

There's a new spot at Mile Marker 68 and it's already earning fans — Long Key Bar and Grill has settled into the waterfront space next to Lime Tree Bay Resort on Long Key, serving up a fresh, locally inspired Florida Keys menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with beach vibes, signature cocktails, NFL Game Day coverage, and the kind of laid-back island atmosphere that makes you want to stay for one more round.

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S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill

S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill — relaxed sports‑bar & seafood grill in Grassy Key/Marathon (MM 59) where big portions, fresh fish and award‑winning key lime pie meet island vibes.

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Marathon Grill and Ale House

Marathon Grill & Ale House — hearty American cuisine and craft beer in Marathon, where game-day specials, late-night hours and a welcoming “hometown” vibe await.

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Sombrero Marina

Sombrero Marina: A full‑amenity, live‑aboard marina in Marathon’s protected Boot Key Harbor, complete with slips, laundry, showers, and a waterfront bar.

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Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina

Waterfront BBQ, seafood & sushi with island vibes in Marathon

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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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Lalo's Bar & Restaurant

Lalo’s Bar & Restaurant in Marathon, Florida Keys serves up great sushi, drinks, and laid-back island vibes.

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Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway

Captain Pip’s Marina & Hideaway offers waterfront accommodations in Marathon, FL, featuring cozy rooms and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes.

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Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort

Waterfront resort in Marathon with two pools, private marina, on-site dining, and event spaces.

Meetings Max

250

Total Space

40000 sq ft

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Georgie's Coffee Shop

Georgie’s Coffee in Marathon offers a cozy, pet-friendly café experience with specialty coffees, homemade pastries, and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Edgewater Lodge

Sixteen rooms on the bay side at mile marker 65.5, every one with a kitchenette and a private balcony, plus a pool, a private beach and a boat ramp on the property. Sunset happens straight off your balcony, which is the whole argument for staying bayside.