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.
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.
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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Pepe's Café
Pepe’s Café & Steakhouse – Historic Key West dining at 806 Caroline St., serving steak, seafood and sizzling cocktails since 1909.
Marathon
Chef Heather McDonald
Chef Heather McDonald is an award-winning personal chef in the Florida Keys, offering bespoke catering and private dining services.
Key Largo
Enrico's Pizza Key Largo
Enrico’s Pizza in Key Largo serves authentic New York–style pizza, pasta, and Italian favorites made with fresh ingredients and big flavors.
Key West
Bad Boy Burrito Taqueria & Tequila
Bad Boy Taqueria & Tequila is a vibrant Key West eatery serving fresh, bold Mexican fare—tacos, burritos, and more—paired with a full bar and island vibes.
Marathon
Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club
Waterfront resort in Marathon offering coastal luxury, full-service marina, spa, dining, and four pools.
Key West
Kennedy Cafe
Kennedy Cafe — vibrant Mediterranean-style café and carry-out restaurant in Key West serving Greek, Turkish, Italian and Uzbek dishes.
Key West
Date & Thyme Organic Cafe and Market
Date & Thyme is an organic café and market in Key West offering fresh, vegan and gluten-free friendly breakfast and lunch options, along with grab-and-go meals and wellness products.
Key West
Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar
Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar — American coastal comfort cuisine in Stock Island, where fresh-catch flavors and marina views create a standout dining experience.
The Hideout Restaurant
The Hideout Restaurant in Key Largo serves hearty breakfast and lunch favorites with classic island charm and friendly service.
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 Roost
Whale Harbor Sandbar offers waterfront dining and tropical drinks in a vibrant Key West setting. Perfect for enjoying fresh seafood and stunning sunset views.
Marathon
Barnacle Barney's Tiki Bar and Grill
Barnacle Barney’s Tiki Bar & Grill in Marathon offers waterfront dining, tropical drinks, and live music in a laid-back Keys setting.
