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.

Key lime pie with whipped cream and lime on a plate, coffee cup nearby.

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.

Key Largo

El Habanero Restaurant

Pull over, you'll be glad you did — El Habanero Restaurant is a Key Largo Cuban food truck at 101961 Overseas Highway that has earned a devoted following for its fresh, boldly flavored Cuban breakfast sandwiches, juicy steak and pork sandwiches, mahi mahi plates with moro rice, fruity smoothies, and the kind of strong, soulful Cuban coffee that reminds you exactly why you came to the Florida Keys in the first place.

Marathon

Takeria La Palapa

Takeria La Palapa in Marathon serves fresh, flavorful Mexican cuisine with a casual Keys vibe.

Marathon

B's Reggae Bites

B’s Reggae Bites — authentic Jamaican food truck and island-style carry-out in Marathon, Florida Keys.

Islamorada

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill

P.V. Mexican Seafood — authentic Mexican-seafood dining in Islamorada, where fresh Pacific-Rim recipes meet vibrant island flavor.

Key West

Mangoes Restaurant

Mangoes — Caribbean-inspired dining on Duval Street in Key West, where fresh seafood and live music meet tropical island vibes.

Key West

Shots and Giggles

Shots and Giggles — lively neighbourhood bar in Key West (201 Ann St) serving cold brews, cocktails and good‑times in a laid‑back, locals‑friendly setting.

Islamorada

Bad Boy Burrito Islamorada

Bad Boy Burrito in Islamorada serves up bold, fresh Mexican cuisine—including signature burritos, tacos, and sushi—in a laid-back, tropical setting.

Key West

Four Marlins

Reach Resort features Four Marlins, an oceanfront restaurant serving fresh seafood, coastal fare, and craft cocktails with panoramic Atlantic views.

The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar

The Key Thai & Sushi offers authentic Thai cuisine and fresh sushi rolls in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in the Florida Keys.

Key West

Wicked Lick Ice Cream

Delight your taste buds with Wicked Lick’s bold ice cream choices.

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.

Marathon

S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill

S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill — relaxed sports‑bar & seafood grill in Grassy Key/Marathon (MM 59) where big portions, fresh fish and award‑winning key lime pie meet island vibes.