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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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
The Catch Restaurant & Bar
The Catch Restaurant and Bar in Key Largo serves fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and classic Keys flavors in a relaxed waterfront setting.
Key Largo
Carysfort Kitchen
Host an unforgettable event at our Cooking School, featuring chef-led demos, hands-on classes, and a world-class kitchen for 10–100 guests perfect for team building, celebrations, and private parties.
Meetings Max
100
Key Largo
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
Fresh-caught seafood market, waterfront café & wholesale since 1972 in Key Largo.
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.
Key Largo
Scuba Scoops
Scuba Scoops — premium small‑batch ice‑cream shop in Key Largo (MM 102.7) where creative flavors and a laid‑back island setting meet.
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
C&C Wood Fired Eats
C&C Wood Fired Eats in Key Largo serves Neapolitan wood-fire pizzas, grilled specialties, craft cocktails, and gelato in a casual, energetic atmosphere.
Key Largo
Alabama Jacks
Alabama Jack’s is a rustic, waterfront fish shack and dive bar in Key Largo, celebrated for its laid-back vibe and fresh seafood.
Key Largo
Take Two Key Largo
Take Two Key Largo offers fresh, delicious seafood and American cuisine in a relaxed Keys atmosphere.
Key Largo
Skippers Dockside
Skipper’s Dockside — oceanfront seafood & comfort fare at Mile Marker 100 in Key Largo, where marina‑side views, live music and classic cocktails set the scene.
Key Largo
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen (Little)
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.
