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.
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.
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.
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Key West
The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig Key West offers inventive street food and bold flavors in a lively, casual atmosphere steps from Duval Street.
Key Largo
Golden Buffalo Sports Grill
A lively sports bar in Key Largo serving burgers, wings, seafood tacos, and cold craft beer while fans catch the game on big screens.
Key West
Doing Work Coffee
Doing Work Coffee is the southernmost coffee roaster in the United States, slinging artisan coffees, cold brew, nitro coffee, and secret recipe hand-crafted waffles from their cozy spot inside Wicked Lick Ice Cream on Duval Street — where every cup is fully compostable and every sip is genuinely worth the trip.
Key West
Willie T's Restaurant and Bar
Willie T’s in Key West is a lively Duval Street bar and restaurant known for its tropical drinks, live music, and upbeat island atmosphere.
Key West
China Garden
China Garden West in Key West offers classic Chinese cuisine, including favorites like General Tso’s Chicken and shrimp lo mein, in a casual, family‑friendly setting.
Key Largo
Rancho Pascual
Peruvian Cuisine & More — authentic Peruvian restaurant in the Florida Keys where fresh ceviche, bold flavors and island hospitality meet.
Key West
Key West Fresh Squeezed Mimosa Bar
Fresh Squeezed Mimosas To Go! · Open daily from 9:30am to 5pm Stop by and taste the delicious Fresh Squeezed Mimosas!
Marathon
Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House
Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House in Marathon delivers premium steaks, fresh seafood, and surf-and-turf classics in an upscale yet relaxed Keys setting.
The Lower Keys
Driftwood Express
Driftwood Express in Big Pine Key offers wood-fired pizzas, specialty calzones, subs, wings, and fresh salads in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Key West
Stinkin Crawfish
Stinkin Crawfish Key West brings bold Cajun flavors to the islands with fresh seafood boils, zesty sauces, and a lively Southern vibe.
Key West
Lola's Bistro Key West
Lola’s Bistro Key West offers an intimate dining experience with globally inspired cuisine and a chef-driven menu in a cozy island setting.
Key Largo
Daya’s Cafe Cuban Restaurant
Daya’s Cafe Cuban Restaurant in Key Largo offers authentic Cuban breakfast, sandwiches, and espresso in a welcoming, casual setting.
Islamorada
Habanos On The Creek
Habanos on the Creek in Tavernier delivers authentic Cuban flavors and fresh seafood in a tucked-away waterfront setting with scenic marina views.
Key West
Paradise Seafood Coffee Shop
Paradise Seafood Coffee Shop – A relaxed and budget-friendly seafood & breakfast food-truck-style stop on Stock Island offering fresh local fare just minutes from Key West.
