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.
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.
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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Sweet Conch Kitchen
Sweet Conch Kitchen in Key West serves fresh, authentic conch dishes and local seafood in a cozy, welcoming setting. Perfect for a casual bite or flavorful Key West experience.
Sky Bar at the Mansion
Sky Bar at the Mansion in Key West offers oceanfront rooftop dining and craft cocktails with panoramic Atlantic views at the historic Southernmost House.
Boat House Bar & Grill
Boathouse Bar & Grill in Key West serves fresh seafood, steaks, and cocktails in a lively waterfront setting with daily happy hour specials.
Driftwood Express
Driftwood Express in Big Pine Key offers wood-fired pizzas, specialty calzones, subs, wings, and fresh salads in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Tasting Florida Keys History With Brad Bertelli
Tasting Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli is a unique Islamorada experience combining local history, iconic island cuisine, and storytelling at Robbie’s Marina in the Florida Keys.
Fisherman's Cafe
Fisherman’s Café in Key West serves fresh seafood, classic American breakfasts, and island-style sandwiches in a laid-back, walk-up setting.
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.
Oceans Edge Cafe
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen — waterfront dining at Oceans Edge Resort in Key West, where fresh local seafood and Caribbean-inspired flavors meet harbor views.
Breezer's Tiki Bar
Reefhouse Key Largo’s dining options—like Breezer’s Tiki Bar, Gus’ Grille, and Flippers Pool Bar—serve coastal American cuisine, tropical drinks, and fresh seafood in resort-style settings.
J-Dao Sushi Thai
J-Dao Sushi Thai — vibrant sushi and Thai cuisine destination in Tavernier, Florida Keys.
Ocean Grill & Bar
Ocean Grill & Bar — upscale seafood dining in Key West, where fresh local catches and global flavors come alive.
Yessi's Kitchen
Yessi’s Kitchen Co. is a Florida Keys–based private chef and catering service known for fresh seafood dishes, tacos, and house-made ceviche served at local markets and pop-up events.
Icestream Homemade Ice Cream
Homemade small-batch ice cream from a renovated Airstream at Morning Joint.
The College of the Florida Keys
The College of the Florida Keys — a public college in Key West offering marine-focused degrees, workforce training, and higher education in the heart of the Florida Keys.