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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El Mocho Restaurant
El Meson de Pepe is an iconic Cuban restaurant in Key West, located on Mallory Square, offering authentic Cuban cuisine and tropical cocktails in a lively, festive atmosphere.
Key West
Harpoon Harry's
Harpoon Harry’s in Key West is a lively, all-day diner serving hearty breakfasts, fresh seafood, and classic comfort food with a laid-back island vibe.
The Lower Keys
Forks & Stix
Forks & Stix in Big Pine Key serves fresh sushi rolls, flavorful poke bowls, and creative sandwiches in a relaxed, island-inspired atmosphere.
Islamorada
Twisted Shrimp
Twisted Shrimp in Key West serves up bold, flavorful seafood dishes with a creative twist in a fun, casual setting.
Islamorada
Caribbean Catering
Islamorada Wedding & Event Services specializes in crafting unforgettable destination weddings in the Florida Keys, offering full planning, design, and vendor coordination.
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.
Islamorada
Joey's Mini Donuts
Hot, fresh mini donuts in the Florida Keys—Joey’s Mini Donuts / Joey Bag-O-Donuts serves made-to-order sweet treats and event catering from Key Largo to Key West.
Islamorada
Mr. C's Gourmet Ice Cream
Mr. C’s Ice Cream & Gelato – Serving homemade, all-natural ice cream, gelato, and real-fruit sorbets made from a 52-year-old family recipe in Islamorada.
Islamorada
Mangrove Mike's
Mangrove Mike’s Café is a family-owned diner in Islamorada, FL, serving award-winning breakfast and lunch all day in a nostalgic, Florida Keys-inspired setting.
Key West
Rum Row - Blue Flamingo
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West — poolside eating and drinking at its best in Key West, where vibrant bars, casual eateries and island‑entertaining vibes come together.
Marathon
7 Mile Grill
7 Mile Grill is a casual, dockside eatery in Marathon, Florida, serving hearty breakfast favorites, fresh local seafood, and its world-famous Key Lime Pie.
Marathon
La Isla Taco Grill
La Isla Taco Grill — vibrant Mexican taco spot in Marathon, where bold flavors and casual island atmosphere meet.
Key West
Azur Key West
Azur is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Old Town Key West, offering creative dishes like charred octopus, braised beef gnocchi, and house-made pastas in a chic, garden‑style setting.
Islamorada
Three Waters Resort & Marina
Escape to Three Waters Resort & Marina for island luxury, ocean views, and endless adventure.Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, is a newly reimagined oceanfront destination in Islamorada, Florida, blending island charm with modern luxury.
Meetings Max
120
Total Space
1680 sq ft
Largest Room
1680 sq ft
Marathon
Dockside Boot Key Harbor
Dockside at Boot Key Harbor offers waterfront dining with fresh seafood, cocktails, and sweeping marina views in Marathon, FL.
