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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Key Largo
Blackwater Siren
Blackwater Siren is a waterfront tiki bar in Key Largo serving fresh seafood plates, sandwiches, and tropical drinks in a relaxed, island setting.
Islamorada
Café Moka
Cafe Moka is a cozy, full-service café in Tavernier offering artisan coffee, gourmet pastries, fresh sandwiches, and all-day breakfast in a laid-back Florida Keys setting.
Key Largo
Sundowners
Sundowners Key Largo is a waterfront restaurant on Florida Bay serving sunset views, fresh seafood, steaks, and tropical cocktails in a relaxed island setting.
The Lower Keys
Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
Looe Key Reef Resort offers beachfront accommodations, daily scuba and snorkeling trips, a full-service dive shop, and a Tiki Bar with live entertainment in the Florida Keys.
Marathon
Dockside Boot Key Harbor
Dockside at Boot Key Harbor offers waterfront dining with fresh seafood, cocktails, and sweeping marina views in Marathon, FL.
Key West
McKee's Tiki Bar
McKee’s Tiki Bar — poolside tropical bar & eats in Key West, where vibrant flavors and waterfront views meet laid-back island fun.
Islamorada
Pierre's Restaurant
Pierre’s Restaurant at Morada Bay — upscale French fusion dining in Islamorada with tropical bay-front views.
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.
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.
Islamorada
SHIMA
Shima — fusion sushi & modern Japanese cuisine in Islamorada, where award-winning chefs craft unique rolls and elevated dining for special occasions.
Key West
Beards & Brews
Beards & Brews is a unique Stock Island spot — part upscale barber parlor, part lounge bar — where you can get a haircut, beard trim, and enjoy a craft beer or cocktail.
Key West
Chart Room Cocktail Lounge
Chart Room Bar at Pier House Resort is a cozy, nostalgic Key West hangout serving classic cocktails and local lore in a tucked-away, nautically inspired setting.
