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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.

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.

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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

Antonia's Restaurant

Antonia’s is a renowned Italian restaurant in Key West, celebrated for its handmade pasta, fresh local seafood, and award-winning wine list.

Marathon

La Chapina Restaurant

La Chapina Restaurant — authentic Guatemalan cuisine in Marathon, where bold flavors and island hospitality meet.

Key West

Southernmost Sandy’s Cafe

Southernmost Sandy’s Cafe — casual Cuban‑ and Caribbean‑influenced café in Key West (1327 Duval St) where flavorful eats meet a prime location at the southern tip of the USA.

Islamorada

The Florida Boy Bar and Grill

Florida Boy Bar and Grill in Layton serves up fresh seafood, burgers, and cold drinks in a laid-back, coastal 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.

Key West

Cabana Club

The Cabana Clubis a premier private swim and beach club offering a range of amenities including a heated/cooled pool, private sandy beach, spa/whirlpool, showering facilities, full bar, and a beach shop.

Key Largo

Shipwrecks Bar & Grill

Shipwreck’s Bar & Grill — waterfront bar & grill in Key Largo offering seafood dishes, comfort grub and brews on tap in a laid‑back canal‑side setting.

Key West

Island Cigar Factory

Key West

Doc's on Duval

Doc’s on Duval is a vibrant American eatery on historic Duval Street serving mouth-watering BBQ, burgers, fresh seafood, and Southern-inspired favorites in a relaxed Old Town setting. With breezy upstairs seating and a bar downstairs, it’s a perfect stop for hearty meals and refreshing drinks in the heart of Key West.