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.

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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.

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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.

The Lower Keys

Murray's Market

Murray’s Market in Marathon offers fresh-cut meats, Boar’s Head subs, produce, baked goods, beer, wine & gourmet groceries.

The Lower Keys

Geiger Key Marina & RV Park & Fish Camp

Geiger Key Marina RV Park offers waterfront RV sites with tiki huts, full hookups, and access to kayaking, fishing, and a laid-back fish camp atmosphere—just 10 miles from downtown Key West.

The Lower Keys

Forks & Stix

Forks & Stix in Big Pine Key serves fresh sushi rolls, flavorful poke bowls, and creative sandwiches in a relaxed, island-inspired atmosphere.

The Lower Keys

Good Food Conspiracy

Organic market and juice bar in Big Pine Key offering vegan wraps, smoothies, and holistic wellness products.

The Lower Keys

Square Grouper Bar & Grill and My New Joint

My New Joint in Cudjoe Key is a lively lounge offering craft cocktails, small plates, and live music in a fun, laid-back Florida Keys vibe.

The Lower Keys

Pizzaworks

Pizza Works — dependable family-style pizzeria in Big Pine Key where classic pies meet laid-back island flavor.

The Lower Keys

Keys Cones

Keys Cones is a family-friendly mobile dessert trailer serving soft-serve ice cream, slushies, and sweet treats at events and markets throughout Key West and the Lower Florida Keys.

The Lower Keys

El Siboney Stock Island

El Siboney Restaurant on Stock Island serves authentic Cuban cuisine with hearty portions and homemade flavors in a casual, family-friendly setting.

The Lower Keys

Coco's Kitchen

Coco’s Kitchen in Big Pine Key is a beloved Cuban eatery serving up classic dishes like Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and breakfast favorites in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

The Lower Keys

Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center

Looe Key Reef Resort offers beachfront accommodations, daily scuba and snorkeling trips, a full-service dive shop, and a Tiki Bar with live entertainment in the Florida Keys.