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.
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.
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
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.
Marathon
Hideaway Café
Hideaway Café at Rainbow Bend Resort offers fine dining with oceanfront views on Grassy Key, blending French and American cuisine in a romantic setting.
Key Largo
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen (Little)
Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen – A beloved Key Largo eatery serving hearty seafood, comfort classics and award-winning Key Lime Pie in a fun Florida Keys setting.
Key West
Dorada
Dorada Key West is a beachfront restaurant inside Casa Marina offering Baja-Med cuisine that blends Mexican, Mediterranean, and Florida-inspired flavors.
The Lower Keys
Island Deli
Island Deli — popular sandwich shop in Big Pine Key serving hearty subs, Cuban sandwiches and breakfast favorites since the morning hour.
Islamorada
Mr. C's Gourmet Ice Cream
Mr. C’s Ice Cream & Gelato – Serving homemade, all-natural ice cream, gelato, and real-fruit sorbets made from a 52-year-old family recipe in Islamorada.
Key West
The Canary Room
The Canary Room in Key West offers an intimate cocktail lounge experience with handcrafted drinks, elegant décor, and a relaxed island vibe.
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.
Islamorada
J-Dao Sushi Thai
J-Dao Sushi Thai — vibrant sushi and Thai cuisine destination in Tavernier, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Yessi's Kitchen
Yessi’s Kitchen Co. is a Florida Keys–based private chef and catering service known for fresh seafood dishes, tacos, and house-made ceviche served at local markets and pop-up events.
Islamorada
Marathon Bagel Co. Islamorada
Marathon Bagel Co. — New York/New Jersey-style bagels in Marathon, where freshly baked 14%-protein rolls meet all-day breakfast & lunch favorites.
Key West
Louie's Backyard
Louie’s Backyard — upscale ocean-front dining in Key West, where Caribbean flair meets fine cuisine under swaying palms.
Marathon
La Niña Restaurant
La Niña Restaurant — authentic Cuban cuisine in Marathon, where hearty flavors and local charm meet.
Beach Grill
Ocean Reef Club offers an exclusive collection of dining venues—from casual grill rooms to elegant waterfront restaurants—serving fresh, locally sourced cuisine in Key Largo.
Key West
General Horseplay
General Horseplay in Key West is a lively cocktail bar offering inventive drinks, gourmet snacks, and nightly entertainment in a cozy, retro-chic setting.
