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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Destination Catering & Events
Destination Catering & Events provides Key West event catering, private chef experiences, bar staffing, and coordination across the Florida Keys.
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Pescado Food Truck
Pescado — flavorful Key West seafood eatery blending American & Mexican-inspired dishes since 2019.
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Chico's Cantina
Chico’s Cantina in Key West is a family‑owned Mexican restaurant known for its award‑winning cuisine, featuring fresh, locally caught seafood and bold flavors in a casual setting.
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Abbondanza Italian Restaurant
Abbondanza Italian Restaurant is Key West's multi-year People's Choice Award winner for best Italian restaurant, serving hearty pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian dishes nightly from three charming converted cigar-maker cottages in the heart of Old Town.
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Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown
Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown serves rich Cuban coffee, fresh sandwiches, and island favorites in the heart of Old Town Key West.
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The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig Key West offers inventive street food and bold flavors in a lively, casual atmosphere steps from Duval Street.
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The White Tarpon Bar & Restaurant
White Tarpon Bar & Restaurant in Key West serves fresh seafood, signature cocktails, and island-inspired dishes in a vibrant waterfront setting.
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Old Town Mexican Café
Old Town Mexican Café — authentic Mexican dining & tequila bar in Key West, where bold flavors and over 200 agave spirits meet island energy.
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Origami Sushi Bar
The Spa at Sunset Key Cottages — luxury island-spa and wellness retreat in Key West, where serene treatments meet private-island elegance.
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Little Room Jazz Club
Little Room Jazz Club is a chic Duval Street cocktail venue in Key West with nightly live jazz, craft cocktails, and an intimate listening room vibe.
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Santiago's Bodega Tapas Restaurant
Santiago’s Bodega — tapas small‑plates & sangria in Key West, where globally‑inspired shareable dishes meet a warm, local neighborhood vibe.
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Vinos on Duval
Located on Duval Street, Vino’s Wine Bar is a cozy Key West wine bar offering curated wines, sangria, and charcuterie in a relaxed, porch-style setting.
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Kava Key
Kava Key is a non-alcoholic kava bar and community gathering space steps off Duval Street in Key West, offering kava, kratom tea, kombucha, house mocktails, kava ice cream, and a self-serve ramen bar in a lantern-lit 18th-century ship-inspired setting open daily noon to 2 AM.
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Louie's Backyard
Louie’s Backyard — upscale ocean-front dining in Key West, where Caribbean flair meets fine cuisine under swaying palms.
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Tavern N Town
Tavern N Town Key West offers upscale dining with island-inspired dishes, premium steaks, and fresh seafood in a sophisticated atmosphere.
