Seafood platter with crab, shrimp, and wine on a wooden table.

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.

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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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.

Colorful vintage cars and buildings line a vibrant Havana street.

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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Islamorada

Chef Michael's

Experience Chef Michael's: creative local Florida Keys cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Key West

La Te Da

La Te Da is an adults-only hotel, restaurant, bar, and cabaret located on Duval Street in Key West, offering live entertainment and gourmet dining.

Key West

Dive Bar Shirt Club-Grub House

Dive Bar Shirt Club is a subscription service that sends you a limited-edition tee from a unique dive bar each month.

Key Largo

Sol by the Sea

Rustic, romantic waterfront dining with fresh seafood and Key Largo views.

Key West

Kava Key

Kava Key is a non-alcoholic kava bar and community gathering space steps off Duval Street in Key West, offering kava, kratom tea, kombucha, house mocktails, kava ice cream, and a self-serve ramen bar in a lantern-lit 18th-century ship-inspired setting open daily noon to 2 AM.

Key West

Sugar Apple Organic Cafe & Market

Sugar Apple Organic Café & Market in Key West serves fresh, plant-based meals and organic groceries in a relaxed, eco-friendly setting.

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

Overseas Highway 107900, Key Largo, FL, United States

Key West

Rum Row - Blue Flamingo

Blue Flamingo Resort Key West — poolside eating and drinking at its best in Key West, where vibrant bars, casual eateries and island‑entertaining vibes come together.

Key West

Salsa y Sabor Baking Goods

Salsa y Sabor Baking Goods brings freshly baked ciabatta, focaccia, and sourdough loaves alongside handcrafted jams, dips, and nut butters to the Key West and Islamorada farmers markets — a Plastic Free 305 certified small business and a must-stop for anyone who loves artisan bread.