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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.

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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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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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Islamorada

The Florida Boy Bar and Grill

Florida Boy Bar and Grill in Layton serves up fresh seafood, burgers, and cold drinks in a laid-back, coastal atmosphere.

Key Largo

Sparky's Sweet Treats

Sparky’s Sweet Treats in Key Largo delights guests with handcrafted desserts, ice cream, and baked goods made fresh daily.

Islamorada

Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort

The Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada serves tropical cocktails and island-inspired bites with breathtaking ocean views and a relaxed Keys vibe.

Key Largo

Angela’s Mexican Bar & Grill

Savor tropical flavors at Angela's Mexican Restaurant in Key Largo, where our signature Tropical Cheeseburger and authentic Mexican dishes await!

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.

Key Largo

Keys Chocolate and Ice Cream

Handcrafted chocolates, 36 ice cream & sorbet flavors, Key Lime Pie treats, coffee & gifts in Key Largo’s sweetest shop.

Key West

The Retro Room

The Retro Room is a Key West arcade bar and cafe at 126 Simonton Street offering 24 taps of craft beer, wine, sake, and specialty beverages alongside hundreds of board games, retro video arcade games, and weekly events including trivia nights, tournaments, and bar crawls.