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.
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.
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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Kermit's Key Lime Pie Shop
Located on Duval Street, Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe offers a variety of key lime treats, including their famous key lime pie, in a vibrant and historic setting.
Small Chef At Large Catering
Small Chef At Large — full‑service catering & private chef services in Key West, where gourmet meals, event catering and yacht provisions meet island elegance.
Captain Tony's Saloon
Captain Tony’s Saloon is a historic Key West dive bar famous for its colorful past, live music, and legendary visitors like Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett.
Key West Fresh Squeezed Mimosa Bar
Fresh Squeezed Mimosas To Go! · Open daily from 9:30am to 5pm Stop by and taste the delicious Fresh Squeezed Mimosas!
The Birdcage Cabaret
The Birdcage Cabaret — live drag & variety cabaret in Key West, where glitz, music & bold performances light up the night.
Asadero Mexican Taco and Grill
Asadero Mexican Grill in Key West offers authentic Mexican street food, featuring marinated meats, grilled specialties, and fresh tortillas in a casual, food truck setting.
Pickles Pub's Sandbar
Pickles Pub’s Sandbar — lively sports bar in Key West with 40+ TVs, late-night eats and poured-in-pub fun.
Sunny Eggs
SUNNY EGGS is a cozy café on Fleming Street in Key West, FL, serving breakfast and brunch favorites in a bright, cheerful atmosphere.
La Trattoria-Old Town
La Trattoria — authentic Italian dining in Key West, where classic cuisine and seaside elegance come together.
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
Better Than Sex in Key West is a romantic dessert restaurant featuring decadent sweets, chocolate-dipped wines, and an intimate atmosphere.
The Best Coffee in Town
Best Coffee in Town Key West serves freshly brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and locally inspired pastries in a relaxed, island-style café.
Nine Line Apparel & Black Rifle Coffee Shop - Key West
Nine Line Apparel offers patriotic, veteran-owned apparel — shirts, hoodies, gear that honors service and American values.
Old Town Suites
Old Town Suites is a boutique hotel in Key West featuring self-catering apartments with full kitchens, a coffee shop, and a prime location just steps from Duval Street and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Cuban Coffee Queen
Cuban Coffee Queen in Key West serves authentic Cuban coffee, fresh breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and tropical smoothies in a vibrant café setting.
La Te Da
La Te Da is an adults-only hotel, restaurant, bar, and cabaret located on Duval Street in Key West, offering live entertainment and gourmet dining.