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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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.
Key West
The Retro Room
The Retro Room is a Key West arcade bar and cafe at 126 Simonton Street offering 24 taps of craft beer, wine, sake, and specialty beverages alongside hundreds of board games, retro video arcade games, and weekly events including trivia nights, tournaments, and bar crawls.
Key West
The Backyard - Blue Flamingo
The Backyard Blue Flamingo in Key West serves up island-inspired eats, refreshing cocktails, and a relaxed, tropical backyard vibe.
Key West
Hard Rock Café
Hard Rock Cafe Key West on Duval Street blends American comfort food with rock-and-roll memorabilia and island energy.
Key West
Havana Cabana
Cuban vibes meet Key West charm—discover Havana Cabana.Havana Cabana at Key West is a Cuban-inspired hotel featuring the largest pool in Key West, a poolside bar, and a food truck serving Cuban cuisine.
Weddings Max
150
Meetings Max
60
Total Space
1820 sq ft
Largest Room
1100 sq ft
Key West
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.
Key West
Fishwife Restaurant & Raw Bar
Fishwife Restaurant & Raw Bar is a Key West restaurant and raw bar on Petronia Street serving seafood-focused dishes and cocktails.
Key West
Blackfin Bistro
Blackfin Bistro in Key West is an upscale yet approachable grill offering a refined mix of seafood, steak, and American-inspired dishes in a stylish setting.
Key West
Antonia's Restaurant
Antonia’s is a renowned Italian restaurant in Key West, celebrated for its handmade pasta, fresh local seafood, and award-winning wine list.
Key West
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.
Key West
Banana Cafe
Banana Café in Key West is a charming French-style bistro blending Parisian flair with Caribbean influence, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and crepes.
Key West
Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven Key West is a Michelin-recognized restaurant offering whimsical al fresco dining, Caribbean-inspired cuisine, live music, and garden charm in the Florida Keys.
Key West
Kaya Island Eats
Kaya Island Eats — vibrant island-fusion dining on Duval Street in Key West serving up Caribbean, Pacific and Asian-inspired fare.
Key West
Cuban Coffee Queen Clinton Square
Cuban Coffee Queen at Clinton Square serves authentic Cuban coffee, delicious breakfast sandwiches, and tropical bites in the heart of Key West.
