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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Key Largo
Key Largo Conch House
Key Largo Conch House — beloved family-owned seafood restaurant in Key Largo serving fresh local catches and tropical favorites.
Marathon
Chef Heather McDonald
Chef Heather McDonald is an award-winning personal chef in the Florida Keys, offering bespoke catering and private dining services.
Islamorada
Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
Waterfront dining with live music, stunning sunsets, and fresh seafood in Islamorada.
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.
Marathon
Wooden Spoon
The Wooden Spoon in Marathon is a beloved local diner serving hearty breakfast and classic comfort food in a cozy, hometown setting.
Key West
Rick's and Durty Harry's
Rick’s & Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex — vibrant live music and dance club in Key West, where seven venues under one roof deliver nonstop fun on Duval Street.
Key West
Hot Tin Roof & Sunset Pier
Hot Tin Roof Restaurant at Ocean Key Resort & Spa offers elegant, waterfront dining on Duval Street with a menu featuring island-inspired seafood and stunning harbor views.
Key West
Sister Noodle House
Sister Noodle House — Asian‑fusion noodle house in Key West, where Chinese‑Vietnamese classics meet cozy, off‑the‑main‑drag comfort.
Islamorada
Chris Clearwater Charters
Chris Clearwater Charters: Custom fishing, snorkeling & sandbar adventures with a chef-captain in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Mangrove Marina
Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.
Key West
5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop
5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop: Fresh Cuban sandwiches, coffee, and community vibes.
Key Largo
Take Two Key Largo
Take Two Key Largo offers fresh, delicious seafood and American cuisine in a relaxed Keys atmosphere.
