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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Take Two Islamorada
Take Two Islamorada serves fresh seafood and classic American favorites in a relaxed, Florida Keys atmosphere.
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El Jardin Restaurante
El Jardín Restaurante in Islamorada offers authentic Honduran and Central American flavors—think tostones rellenos, hearty specialties, and vibrant Latin dishes.
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A Dinner in Paradise
A Dinner in Paradise is a personal chef and private dining service operating throughout the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Marathon, led by Chef Arthur, offering fully customized 4-course ocean-to-table meals prepared, cooked, served, and cleaned up at your home, vacation rental, or resort for events, gatherings, and special occasions starting at $90 per person with a $375 minimum plus groceries.
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Capt Craig's Restaurant
A beloved Florida Keys seafood spot in Tavernier, serving fresh catches and the “world-famous” fish sandwich daily.
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Taki Outi
Taki Outi Islamorada serves up fresh, flavorful Asian-inspired takeout with a Keys twist.
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Scuba Town USA
Scuba Town USA in Islamorada offers an all-in-one dive and vacation experience with lodging, dining, pools, a private beach, and access to multiple dive-related businesses, all set within Three Waters Resort & Marina.
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Kaiyo Grill & Sushi
Kaiyo Grill & Sushi — upscale Island-Asian fusion dining in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
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Pierre's Restaurant
Pierre’s Restaurant at Morada Bay — upscale French fusion dining in Islamorada with tropical bay-front views.
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Calypso's
Calypso’s in Tavernier serves up fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired dishes, and tropical cocktails in a laid-back, island-style setting.
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The Beach Cafe & Bar
The Beach Café and Bar in Islamorada offers oceanfront dining with fresh seafood, tropical drinks, and unbeatable island views.
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Krust Pizza & Pies
KRUST Pizza & Pies is a Tavernier, FL pizzeria and pie shop serving handcrafted pizzas and specialty desserts from its cozy Florida Keys location.
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Raise The Bar
A Grape Guy Consulting — sommelier-led wine & beer training in the Florida Keys, where confidence and fun meet 30 years of hospitality experience.
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Tiki Bar at Three Waters Resort & Marina
The Tiki Bar at Three Waters Resort in Islamorada offers tropical cocktails, fresh bites, and stunning oceanfront views in a true island paradise.
