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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High Tide Restaurant
High Tide Restaurant in Key Largo serves up hearty all-day breakfasts, fresh seafood dishes, and homestyle specials in a welcoming café setting.
Key Largo
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill
Waterfront dining & live music 7 nights a week at Key Largo’s bayside hotspot.
Key Largo
Key Largo Conch House
Key Largo Conch House — beloved family-owned seafood restaurant in Key Largo serving fresh local catches and tropical favorites.
Key Largo
YAHUALES RED TACOS
Yahuales Red Tacos in Key Largo serves authentic Mexican tacos and burritos with bold flavors, generous portions, and a welcoming food-truck vibe.
Key Largo
Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant
Flamingo Restaurant at Everglades offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with stunning Florida Bay views, featuring fresh seafood, cocktails, and a “cook your catch” option.
Key Largo
Seaside Eatery
Seaside Eatery — all‑vegan café in Key Largo where creative plant‑based breakfast, wraps and artisanal sandwiches meet laid‑back island charm.
Key Largo
Rancho Pascual
Peruvian Cuisine & More — authentic Peruvian restaurant in the Florida Keys where fresh ceviche, bold flavors and island hospitality meet.
Key Largo
Caribbean Club
Historic Florida Bay bar with stunning sunsets, live bands, karaoke nights, and signature rum punches — a beloved local hangout in Key Largo, FL.
Key Largo
Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant
Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant — fresh seafood dining in Key Largo, where Keys-style dishes meet tropical ambiance.
Key Largo
Coast To Coast Pizza Company Key Largo
Coast to Coast Pizza Company serves New York, Detroit and Sicilian-style pizzas made with fresh ingredients on the Overseas Highway in Key Largo, Florida Keys.
Key Largo
Gus' Grille - Reefhouse Resort & Marina
Gus’ Grille at Reefhouse Resort in Key Largo offers seaside dining with fresh seafood, coastal classics, and panoramic views over the bay.
Key Largo
Alfredo's Cookhouse
Alfredo's Cook House is a beloved family-owned restaurant in Key Largo serving more than 50 international dishes — from hibachi and fresh seafood to steaks, pasta, and Mexican favorites — at a modest price point with a warm, come-as-you-are atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back.
Key Largo
Digiorgio's Cafe Largo
Café Largo (DiGiorgio’s Café Largo) in Key Largo offers handcrafted Italian cuisine and fresh seafood in an elegant, family-owned setting.
Key Largo
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
Fresh-caught seafood market, waterfront café & wholesale since 1972 in Key Largo.
