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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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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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.

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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

Bourbon St. Pub

Bourbon St. Pub Key West is the island’s premier LGBTQ+ bar, offering lively entertainment, craft cocktails, and a vibrant party atmosphere in the heart of Duval Street.

Key West

Nine Line Apparel & Black Rifle Coffee Shop - Key West

Nine Line Apparel offers patriotic, veteran-owned apparel — shirts, hoodies, gear that honors service and American values.

Key West

Southernmost Sandy’s Cafe

Southernmost Sandy’s Cafe — casual Cuban‑ and Caribbean‑influenced café in Key West (1327 Duval St) where flavorful eats meet a prime location at the southern tip of the USA.

Key West

Bobby's Monkey Bar

Bobby’s Monkey Bar in Key West is a laid-back local dive bar known for its friendly atmosphere, karaoke nights, and affordable drinks in a true Keys-style setting.

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Effortless Creations

Effortless Creations — curated gift boxes and custom handcrafted presents in Key West & the Florida Keys for weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and special occasions.

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