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 Key Largo
Take Two Key Largo offers fresh, delicious seafood and American cuisine in a relaxed Keys atmosphere.
Key Largo
Keys' Meads
Keys Meads is a Florida Keys craft meadery producing small-batch, locally inspired honey wines with tropical flavor profiles.
Key Largo
Dry Rocks
Dry Rocks at Baker’s Cay is a beachside restaurant in Key Largo serving vibrant Mexican-inspired dishes, craft cocktails, live music, and stunning coastal views.
Key Largo
Bar Victor
Bar Victor in Key Largo blends Cuban-inspired cocktails, music, and shared plates in a stylish lounge created by the Vicky Bakery family.
Key Largo
Keys Latin House
Keys Latin House is a Latin café and restaurant in Key Largo serving Cuban and Latin-inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with fresh pastries and traditional Cuban coffee.
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
Pilot House Restaurant & Marina
Full-service marina & waterfront dining in the heart of Key Largo
Key Largo
Salty's Bar and Grill
Salty’s Bar & Grill — vibrant waterfront bar & grill in Key Largo where laid‑back island vibes meet hearty American classics and cold drinks.
Key Largo
Argueta's International Food Truck
Argueta’s International Food Truck — global-inspired wraps, smoothies & breakfast in Key Largo, where fresh flavors meet roadside comfort.
Key Largo
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
Fresh-caught seafood market, waterfront café & wholesale since 1972 in Key Largo.
Key Largo
Florida Keys Tap Truck
Florida Keys Tap Truck is a luxury mobile bar service providing craft cocktails, beers, and signature beverages from vintage tap vehicles at events throughout the Keys.
Key Largo
Zaika Indian Cuisine
Zaika Key Largo offers an elevated Indian dining experience featuring traditional regional dishes, vibrant spices, and a coastal twist using fresh local seafood.
Key Largo
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill
Waterfront dining & live music 7 nights a week at Key Largo’s bayside hotspot.
Key Largo
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen (Big)
Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen – A beloved Key Largo eatery serving hearty seafood, comfort classics and award-winning Key Lime Pie in a fun Florida Keys setting.
