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.

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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.

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.

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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Islamorada

Joey's Mini Donuts

Hot, fresh mini donuts in the Florida Keys—Joey’s Mini Donuts / Joey Bag-O-Donuts serves made-to-order sweet treats and event catering from Key Largo to Key West.

Key West

Funky Rooster Coffee House & Wine Bar

Funky Rooster Coffee House & Wine Bar in Key West blends artisan coffee, fine wines, and local flair into a cozy, off-beat café experience.

Key West

Oceans Edge Cafe

Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen — waterfront dining at Oceans Edge Resort in Key West, where fresh local seafood and Caribbean-inspired flavors meet harbor views.

Islamorada

Bad Boy Burrito Islamorada

Bad Boy Burrito in Islamorada serves up bold, fresh Mexican cuisine—including signature burritos, tacos, and sushi—in a laid-back, tropical setting.

The Lower Keys

Tonio's Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar

Tonio’s Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar in Islamorada serves fresh seafood, island-inspired dishes, and tropical cocktails in a fun waterfront setting.

Marathon

Marathon Grill and Ale House

Marathon Grill & Ale House — hearty American cuisine and craft beer in Marathon, where game-day specials, late-night hours and a welcoming “hometown” vibe await.

Marathon

Pink Pirate Cafe

The Pink Pirate Café — colorful island-style café in Marathon where bold flavors and laid-back charm meet.

Key West

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key - Key West

Located near Smathers Beach, DoubleTree Key West offers family-friendly comfort with newly renovated guestrooms and meeting rooms, resort-style amenities, and a complimentary shuttle to Old Town and Duval Street.

Meetings Max

300

Total Space

8746 sq ft

Largest Room

3402 sq ft