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 Largo
Sal's Ballyhoo's
Sal’s Ballyhoo’s Historic Seafood Grille — fresh Florida seafood with a Southern twist in Key Largo, where award‑winning dishes meet indoor and pet‑friendly outdoor dining.
The Lower Keys
Icestream Homemade Ice Cream
Homemade small-batch ice cream from a renovated Airstream at Morning Joint.
Key West
The Docks Stock Island
The Docks on Stock Island offers fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and waterfront dining with stunning marina views in a relaxed island setting.
Key West
Baby's Coffee
Baby’s Coffee, Key West’s iconic roastery since 1991, offers 100% Arabica beans in a variety of roasts, including the popular Key West Old Town Roast®. Enjoy their gourmet blends at their Mile Marker 15 location or shop online.
Key West
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market in Key West offers fresh produce, gourmet snacks, and everyday essentials in a convenient island location.
Key West
Southernmost Beach Café
Southernmost Beach Café in Key West serves fresh coastal cuisine and tropical cocktails with unbeatable oceanfront views.
Islamorada
Mangrove Mike's
Mangrove Mike’s Café is a family-owned diner in Islamorada, FL, serving award-winning breakfast and lunch all day in a nostalgic, Florida Keys-inspired setting.
The Lower Keys
Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort
Tropical seaside stay with marina access and on-site dining.
Key West
Onlywood Pizzeria Trattoria
OnlyWood Pizzeria & Trattoria — authentic Italian dining in Key West, where wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and artisan pastas meet island charm.
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.
Key Largo
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
Fresh-caught seafood market, waterfront café & wholesale since 1972 in Key Largo.
Marathon
Clouds in my Coffee Catering/Private Chef/The Table
Clouds in My Coffee Catering, led by Chef Leigh Ann, offers gourmet private chef services, in-flight catering, and curated events in Marathon and the Middle Keys.
Key West
Salty Chef Catering
Veteran-owned Salty Chef Catering in Key West delivers elevated, locally inspired cuisine for weddings, private events, and unforgettable island dining experiences.
Key West
McKee's Tiki Bar
McKee’s Tiki Bar — poolside tropical bar & eats in Key West, where vibrant flavors and waterfront views meet laid-back island fun.
Key West
Sandy's Cafe
Sandy’s Café — iconic Cuban & Conch take‑out café in Key West at 1026 White St, where the award‑winning “World Famous Cuban Sandwich” meets strong Cuban coffee in a friendly, no‑frills setting.
