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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The Lower Keys
Annes Kitchen
Anne’s Kitchen is a Florida Keys food truck serving homemade meals and Filipino favorites like lumpia and pancit, prepared fresh with a focus on comfort, flavor, and family-style hospitality.
Marathon
Isla Bowls
Isla Bowls in Marathon serves fresh, healthy bowls, juices, smoothies, and herbal teas designed to fuel your day the Isla way. Located on Overseas Highway, it’s a great stop for nutritious, flavorful options made with fresh ingredients.
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
801 Bourbon Bar
801 Bourbon Bar is Key West's legendary LGBTQ nightclub at 801 Duval Street — home to the world-famous 801 Girls drag show, daily specialty cocktails, karaoke, bingo, and nonstop fun from noon to 4 AM every single day.
Key West
Tong's Garden
Tongs Garden in Key West serves authentic Chinese cuisine made fresh with bold flavors and generous portions in a casual, welcoming setting.
Islamorada
Café Moka Tavernier
Cafe Moka is a cozy, full-service café in Tavernier offering artisan coffee, gourmet pastries, fresh sandwiches, and all-day breakfast in a laid-back Florida Keys setting.
The Lower Keys
Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
Looe Key Reef Resort offers beachfront accommodations, daily scuba and snorkeling trips, a full-service dive shop, and a Tiki Bar with live entertainment in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Old Tavernier Restaurant & Lounge
Old Tavernier Restaurant — Greek-Italian seafood dining in Tavernier, where family tradition and island flavor meet.
Key West
Irish Kevin's
Irish Kevin’s in Key West is a legendary Duval Street bar known for its live music, hilarious entertainment, and lively crowd.
Key West
The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig Key West offers inventive street food and bold flavors in a lively, casual atmosphere steps from Duval Street.
Key Largo
Florida Keys Tap Truck
Florida Keys Tap Truck is a luxury mobile bar service providing craft cocktails, beers, and signature beverages from vintage tap vehicles at events throughout the Keys.
Key West
Four Marlins
Reach Resort features Four Marlins, an oceanfront restaurant serving fresh seafood, coastal fare, and craft cocktails with panoramic Atlantic views.
Key West
Milagro Restaurant and Bar
Milagro Restaurant & Bar — fine dining in the heart of Key West blending Latin, Caribbean & local flavors.
