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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Café Sole
Café Solé is a Key West fine-dining gem blending French technique with fresh local seafood in an elegant yet relaxed setting.
Seven Fish
Seven Fish — refined seafood bistro in Key West at 921 Truman Ave, where fresh local fish meets modern comfort in a casual yet elevated setting.
Tattoos & Scars Saloon
Tattoos and Scars Saloon Key West is a lively downtown bar offering cold drinks, live music, and a true island party vibe.
Rick's and Durty Harry's
Rick’s & Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex — vibrant live music and dance club in Key West, where seven venues under one roof deliver nonstop fun on Duval Street.
Wasacaca Venezuelan Food
Wasacaca Venezuelan Food in Key West serves authentic Venezuelan cuisine bursting with bold flavors and island flair.
Lola's Bistro Key West
Lola’s Bistro Key West offers an intimate dining experience with globally inspired cuisine and a chef-driven menu in a cozy island setting.
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market in Key West offers fresh produce, gourmet snacks, and everyday essentials in a convenient island location.
General Horseplay
General Horseplay in Key West is a lively cocktail bar offering inventive drinks, gourmet snacks, and nightly entertainment in a cozy, retro-chic setting.
Funky Rooster Coffee House & Wine Bar
Funky Rooster Coffee House & Wine Bar in Key West blends artisan coffee, fine wines, and local flair into a cozy, off-beat café experience.
La Trattoria-Old Town
La Trattoria — authentic Italian dining in Key West, where classic cuisine and seaside elegance come together.
New York Pasta Garden
New York Pasta Garden – Italian comfort meets tropical garden ambiance on Duval Street in Key West.
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!
Red Shoe Island Bistro
Red Shoe Island Bistro — boutique fine dining in Key West where locally caught seafood, European finesse and signature desserts meet.
Toes In the Sand
Toes in the Sand Key West offers beachfront dining with stunning ocean views, fresh seafood, and tropical cocktails in a relaxed island atmosphere.
Latitudes at Sunset Key
Latitudes — award-winning beachfront dining on Sunset Key, offering elevated island cuisine just off Key West.