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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Sweet Savannah's Bake Shop
Sweet Savannah’s — cozy Key West bakery & café serving homemade breads, sandwiches, pastries, and island comfort
Key West
Mangoes Restaurant
Mangoes — Caribbean-inspired dining on Duval Street in Key West, where fresh seafood and live music meet tropical island vibes.
Hobo's Cafe
Hobo’s Café in Key Largo serves fresh local seafood, generous portions, and friendly service in a laid-back Florida Keys setting.
Key West
Old Town Suites
Old Town Suites is a boutique hotel in Key West featuring self-catering apartments with full kitchens, a coffee shop, and a prime location just steps from Duval Street and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Key West
Key West Historic Seaport
Key West Historic Seaport is a vibrant waterfront hub with world-class dining, unique shops, water excursions, live music & year-round events in a 20-acre scenic harbor location.
Islamorada
J-Dao Sushi Thai
J-Dao Sushi Thai — vibrant sushi and Thai cuisine destination in Tavernier, Florida Keys.
Islamorada
A Movable Feast
A Movable Feast is a premier Upper Keys catering company and food truck, offering fresh, creative menus delivered right to your event.
Key West
Flamingo Crossing Ice Cream
Flamingo Crossing is a beloved homemade ice cream and sorbet shop on Duval Street in Key West, known for tropical flavors and a relaxed island vibe.
El Habanero Restaurant
El Habanero Key West delivers bold, authentic Cuban flavors—from café cubano to ropa vieja—in a lively food truck and cozy café setting.
Islamorada
The Beach Cafe & Bar
The Beach Café and Bar in Islamorada offers oceanfront dining with fresh seafood, tropical drinks, and unbeatable island views.
Key West
Rick's and Durty Harry's
Rick’s & Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex — vibrant live music and dance club in Key West, where seven venues under one roof deliver nonstop fun on Duval Street.
Key Largo
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill
Shipwreck’s Bar & Grill — waterfront bar & grill in Key Largo offering seafood dishes, comfort grub and brews on tap in a laid‑back canal‑side setting.
Key West
Roostica Pizzeria
Roostica Wood‑Fire Pizzeria — authentic Neapolitan‑style pizzas in Key West on Stock Island, where quality Italian ingredients meet a lively island ambiance.
Islamorada
Capt Craig's Restaurant
A beloved Florida Keys seafood spot in Tavernier, serving fresh catches and the “world-famous” fish sandwich daily.
