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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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The Hideout Restaurant

The Hideout Restaurant in Key Largo serves hearty breakfast and lunch favorites with classic island charm and friendly service.

Key West

The Key West Hotel

The Key West Hotel is a boutique retreat offering a blend of historic charm and modern comfort in the heart of Old Town Key West.

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Dennys Latin Cafe

Denny’s Latin Café in Key Largo serves authentic Cuban comfort food — from café cubano and sandwiches to ropa vieja and oxtail — in a welcoming, family-style atmosphere.

Key West

Toasted Coconut - Blue Flamingo

The Toasted Coconut Key West serves tropical bites, fresh seafood, and island cocktails in a laid-back, open-air setting perfect for relaxing under the palms.

Marathon

7 Mile Grill

7 Mile Grill is a casual, dockside eatery in Marathon, Florida, serving hearty breakfast favorites, fresh local seafood, and its world-famous Key Lime Pie.

Islamorada

South Island Pizza

Family-owned pizza spot in Islamorada serving handcrafted pies, fresh ingredients, and classic Italian favorites in the heart of the Florida Keys.

Las Olas

Las Olas at Playa Largo Resort — ceviche bar & lounge in Key Largo, where Peruvian-inspired flavors and island elegance unite.

Key West

Sunset Key Cottages

Sunset Key Cottages is a luxury resort situated on a 27-acre private island just 500 yards off Key West, offering upscale one- to four-bedroom cottages with wraparound verandas and panoramic ocean views.

Key West

Blue Mojito

Blue Mojito Bar at Hyatt Centric Key West is a stylish waterfront lounge offering creative cocktails, light bites, and marina views.

Islamorada

Mangrove Marina

Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.

Key West

Sunset Tiki Bar at the Galleon Resort

Sunset Tiki Bar at the Galleon Resort offers tropical drinks and stunning oceanfront views, making it the perfect spot to watch the Key West sunset.

Key West

Sloppy Joe's Bar

A legendary Key West bar & live-music venue—Sloppy Joe’s offers tropical nightlife, cocktails, and island vibes since 1933.

Marathon

Angler & Ale

Angler & Ale at Hawks Cay Resort is a dockside restaurant on Duck Key offering fresh seafood, American classics, and a unique “Hook & Cook” experience where guests can have their catch prepared by the chef.