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.

Marathon

Triton Seafood Restaurant Italian Cuisine & Pizza

Triton Seafood Restaurant in the Florida Keys offers fresh, locally caught seafood and waterfront dining with a relaxed island vibe.

Islamorada

Chris Clearwater Charters

Chris Clearwater Charters: Custom fishing, snorkeling & sandbar adventures with a chef-captain in the Florida Keys.

Marathon

Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar

Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar – waterfront seafood restaurant in Marathon, where fresh local flavors and sunset views shine.

Key West

Bourbon St. Pub

Bourbon St. Pub Key West is the island’s premier LGBTQ+ bar, offering lively entertainment, craft cocktails, and a vibrant party atmosphere in the heart of Duval Street.

Key Largo

Gus' Grille - Reefhouse Resort & Marina

Gus’ Grille at Reefhouse Resort in Key Largo offers seaside dining with fresh seafood, coastal classics, and panoramic views over the bay.

Key West

Deluna's Cafe

Daya’s Cafe Cuban Restaurant in Key Largo offers authentic Cuban breakfast, sandwiches, and espresso in a welcoming, casual setting.

Key West

Croissants de France French Bakery

Croissants de France in Key West serves authentic French pastries, fresh croissants, and gourmet coffee in a charming Old Town bakery café.

The Lower Keys

Coco's Kitchen

Coco’s Kitchen in Big Pine Key is a beloved Cuban eatery serving up classic dishes like Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and breakfast favorites in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Islamorada

Italian Food Company - Islamorada

Italian Food Company in Islamorada offers an authentic Italian dining experience with wood-fired pizzas, handcrafted pastas, and fresh seafood in a warm, trattoria-style setting.

Marathon

Edgewater Lodge

Sixteen rooms on the bay side at mile marker 65.5, every one with a kitchenette and a private balcony, plus a pool, a private beach and a boat ramp on the property. Sunset happens straight off your balcony, which is the whole argument for staying bayside.