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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 Largo

Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki

Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar offers waterfront dining with fresh seafood, tropical drinks, and magical sunset views on Key Largo.

Key West

Yummy Crab

Yummy Crab in Key West is a casual Cajun-style seafood restaurant known for bold, flavorful boils and generous portions of crab, shrimp, corn, and more. With daily pickup, delivery, and dine-in options, it’s a local favorite for fresh seafood and relaxed eats in the heart of the island.

Islamorada

Green Turtle Inn

The Green Turtle Inn in Islamorada is a landmark restaurant serving fresh local seafood, hearty American classics, and warm Keys hospitality since 1947.

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.

Islamorada

Craig's Island Time Catering & Festivals

Island Time Catering is a Florida Keys mobile catering service offering full-service off-site catering, festival food vending, and fish sandwiches for local events.

Trianos Taco Company

Triano’s Taco Company in Big Pine Key serves up authentic Mexican street tacos, fresh ingredients, and bold island flavors.

Key West

Toasted Coconut - Blue Flamingo

The Toasted Coconut Key West serves tropical bites, fresh seafood, and island cocktails in a laid-back, open-air setting perfect for relaxing under the palms.

The Lower Keys

Florida Keys Cafe

Florida Keys Café in Big Pine Key is a cozy diner serving hearty breakfast and lunch classics with friendly local charm.

Key West

New York Pasta Garden

New York Pasta Garden – Italian comfort meets tropical garden ambiance on Duval Street in Key West.

Key West

Garden of Eden

Garden of Eden is Key West’s iconic rooftop bar at The Bull & Whistle, offering a clothing-optional, open-air lounge with panoramic island views, live DJ music, and a welcoming, free-spirited atmosphere.

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.