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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Key West

The Best Coffee in Town

Best Coffee in Town Key West serves freshly brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and locally inspired pastries in a relaxed, island-style café.

Key West

Hurricane Hole

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada offers scenic waterfront dining with fresh seafood and bold cocktails right on the marina.

Marathon

Food For Thought

Natural wellness café and market with organic, vegan, and gluten-free delights.

Las Olas

Las Olas at Playa Largo Resort — ceviche bar & lounge in Key Largo, where Peruvian-inspired flavors and island elegance unite.

The Lower Keys

Cudjoe Pizza

Cudjoe Pizza is a wood-fired pizza truck in Cudjoe Key, Florida, offering artisan pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients and a signature high-hydration dough.

Key West

Sugar Shark Grocery & Market

Sugar Shark Grocery & Market in Key West offers fresh produce, gourmet snacks, and everyday essentials in a convenient island location.

Key West

Dive Bar Shirt Club-Grub House

Dive Bar Shirt Club is a subscription service that sends you a limited-edition tee from a unique dive bar each month.

Key West

Seaside Cafe at the Mansion

Seaside Café at The Southernmost House — ocean‑front dining in Key West where creative island‑inspired dishes and cocktails meet sweeping Atlantic views.

Key West

Brady's Pub

Brady’s Pub is a lively Irish pub and sports bar in Key West known for hearty pub fare, multiple TVs broadcasting games, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

The Lower Keys

Galley Grill

The Galley Grill in Summerland Key serves hearty American comfort food, fresh breakfast classics, and casual lunch specials in a welcoming Keys-style café.

Key West

One Love Food Truck

One Love Food Truck — Caribbean fusion cuisine in Key West, where Jamaican spices and island flavors meet creative comfort fare.

The Lower Keys

Conch Rocket

ConchRocket delivers from local restaurants to your door in Big Pine & Little Torch—support local, skip the app hassle.

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.