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.

Keys Season Deals

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Three Waters Resort & Marina

The old Postcard Inn at mile marker 84, reborn in 2024 as a 214 room Tribute Portfolio resort across 15 waterfront acres, with three pools, three beaches and a 72 slip marina. The Cove is the adults-only half, 63 king rooms around a private beach lagoon.

Meetings Max

120

Total Space

1680 sq ft

Largest Room

1680 sq ft

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Joey's Mini Donuts

Hot, fresh mini donuts in the Florida Keys—Joey’s Mini Donuts / Joey Bag-O-Donuts serves made-to-order sweet treats and event catering from Key Largo to Key West.

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F-ing Bagels

F-ING Bagels in Islamorada serves bold, “Keys-style” bagels, hearty breakfast sandwiches, and espresso in a fun, no-frills café.

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Mercado Morada

Mercado Morada — vibrant Latin-American street-market dining at ocean-front Three Waters Resort & Marina in Islamorada, where bold flavors meet waterfront vibes.

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Flagler Station

Dine on prime steaks, fresh seafood, and fine wines at Flagler Station, Islamorada’s waterfront steakhouse inspired by the legacy of Henry Flagler’s railroad.

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Square Grouper Sunset Lounge

Sunset Lounge – A stylish rooftop cocktail bar and seafood lounge above the Gulf at Mile Marker 80.5 in Islamorada.

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Tacos Jalisco 2

Tacos Jalisco 2 in Tavernier serves fresh, authentic Mexican tacos and traditional dishes in a casual, family-friendly setting.

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Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill

P.V. Mexican Seafood — authentic Mexican-seafood dining in Islamorada, where fresh Pacific-Rim recipes meet vibrant island flavor.

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Bad Boy Burrito Islamorada

Bad Boy Burrito in Islamorada serves up bold, fresh Mexican cuisine—including signature burritos, tacos, and sushi—in a laid-back, tropical setting.

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Mangrove Mike's

Mangrove Mike’s Café is a family-owned diner in Islamorada, FL, serving award-winning breakfast and lunch all day in a nostalgic, Florida Keys-inspired setting.

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J-Dao Sushi Thai

J-Dao Sushi Thai — vibrant sushi and Thai cuisine destination in Tavernier, Florida Keys.

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Italian Food Company - Islamorada

Italian Food Company in Islamorada offers an authentic Italian dining experience with wood-fired pizzas, handcrafted pastas, and fresh seafood in a warm, trattoria-style setting.

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Florida Keys Brewing Co.

Florida Keys Brewing Co. is the Upper Keys’ first microbrewery, serving award-winning craft beers in a vibrant beer garden and taproom located in Islamorada’s Morada Way Arts District—perfect for beer lovers and locals alike. Also offers a vacation rental.