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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First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West blends aviation history, craft beer, and island-inspired cuisine in a lush garden setting.
Key West
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
Better Than Sex in Key West is a romantic dessert restaurant featuring decadent sweets, chocolate-dipped wines, and an intimate atmosphere.
Key West
Fly Away Cafe
Fly Away Café at Navigator's in Key West offers a relaxed dining experience with American favorites, refreshing drinks, and scenic waterfront views at Boca Chica Marina.
Key West
Boat House Bar & Grill
Boathouse Bar & Grill in Key West serves fresh seafood, steaks, and cocktails in a lively waterfront setting with daily happy hour specials.
Key West
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen at Ocean’s Edge in Key West offers waterfront dining featuring fresh local seafood, Caribbean-inspired flavors, and sweeping marina views.
Key Largo
Sharkey’s Sharkbite Grill
Ocean-view pub food & craft brews in Key Largo—good vibes, great sunsets.
Key West
Alonzo's Patio Bar
A laid-back, open-air patio bar in Key West offering cocktails, waterfront vibes, and classic island atmosphere behind Alonzo’s Oyster Bar.
Key West
Smoked BBQ
Smoked BBQ Key West — Southern‑style smoked meats and classic BBQ sides on a floating‑dock setting at Garrison Bight Marina in Key West.
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.
Keys Wok n' Roll
Keys Wok & Roll — Asian fusion take-out & delivery in Key Largo, where bold flavors and island convenience meet.
Key West
Lagerheads Beach Bar & Watersports
Key West waterfront hotspot: good eats, live music, sunset views.
Islamorada
The Nest BBQ and Sports Bar
Nest BBQ serves up mouthwatering, slow-smoked barbecue with bold flavors in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. A must-visit spot for barbecue lovers.
Key West
Caroline's Cafe
Caroline’s Café is a Key West favorite on Duval Street, known for its fresh seafood, hearty sandwiches, and Caribbean-inspired dishes served with laid-back island flair.
