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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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Surly Siren Saloon

Surly Siren Saloon in Key West is a lively bar offering craft cocktails, local brews, and a fun, energetic atmosphere. Perfect for a night out with friends in the heart of Key West.

Key West

Square Grouper Key West

Square Grouper Key West offers upscale coastal cuisine with fresh local seafood, creative cocktails, and island-inspired flavors in a chic, laid-back setting.

Key West

Marlin Cafe

Marlin Café — Cuban-Mexican fusion breakfast & lunch eatery in Key West, where handcrafted tacos and pressed Cubanos deliver island flavor.

Islamorada

Square Grouper Sunset Lounge

Sunset Lounge – A stylish rooftop cocktail bar and seafood lounge above the Gulf at Mile Marker 80.5 in Islamorada.

Islamorada

Taki Outi

Taki Outi Islamorada serves up fresh, flavorful Asian-inspired takeout with a Keys twist.

Islamorada

Islamorada Wine Co.

Cozy wine bar with charcuterie, craft beer & boutique wines.

Key Largo

What The Fish? Rolls and More

What The Fish Rolls in Islamorada serves up fresh, local seafood with a creative twist, featuring hand-crafted rolls, tacos, and tropical flavors.

Key West

Green Parrot Bar

Green Parrot Bar is a legendary Key West dive bar near Duval Street known for live music, cold drinks, and a laid-back island vibe.

Kermit's Key Lime Shop

Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe offers a variety of key lime treats, including their famous key lime pie, in a vibrant and historic setting.

Islamorada

Chef Drew's Island Catering

Chef Drew’s Island Catering delivers gourmet, chef-driven catering and private chef services throughout the Florida Keys.

Key Largo

Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar

Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo serves vibrant waterfront dining with a casual Tiki Bar, live music, dockside seating, boat dockage, and a “Keysy” island vibe.

Marathon

Island Fish Company

Island Fish Co. — waterfront tiki bar & restaurant in Marathon, where fresh seafood, tropical views, and island vibes come together.

Islamorada

HARBOR CAFE 90

Harbor Café 90 blends Cuban café culture with Florida Keys vibes, serving freshly baked pastelitos, croquetas, cafecitos, and savory bites by the waterfront.