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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.

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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Key Largo

Keys Bite

Keys Bite — casual all-day American & Mexican dining in Key Largo with breakfast, lunch, dinner and hibachi specials.

Key West

Limes and Pies

Oldtown dessert shop offers dark chocolate dipped key lime pie on the stick! Ice cream, coffee, key lime pie, frozen drinks, and a large window for Duval street people watching."

Islamorada

Sushi Sake

Sushi Sake in Islamorada offers fresh, authentic sushi and Japanese cuisine in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts seeking quality and flavor in the Florida Keys.

Marathon

Cracked Conch Cafe

Fresh seafood delights and famous conch dishes await you at Cracked Conch Cafe!

Islamorada

The Trading Post

The Trading Post of Islamorada — a 24/7 deli, grocery, and local market hub with fresh food, full deli, and essentials.

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.

Key Largo

Coco Plum Place

Coco Plum Place in Key Largo is a cozy café offering fresh-pressed juices, house-roasted coffee, smoothie bowls, avocado toast, and vegan-friendly fare in a boutique-style setting.

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

The Best Coffee in Town

Best Coffee in Town Key West serves freshly brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and locally inspired pastries in a relaxed, island-style café.

The Lower Keys

Icestream Homemade Ice Cream

Homemade small-batch ice cream from a renovated Airstream at Morning Joint.

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 West

Bagatelle

Bagatelle Key West is an elegant tropical-American restaurant on Duval Street, known for its gourmet seafood, inventive cocktails, and romantic ambiance.