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
Baby's Coffee
Baby’s Coffee, Key West’s iconic roastery since 1991, offers 100% Arabica beans in a variety of roasts, including the popular Key West Old Town Roast®. Enjoy their gourmet blends at their Mile Marker 15 location or shop online.
Key West
Floridita Food Truck at Havana Cabana
Floridita Food Truck at Havana Cabana serves Cuban-Caribbean fare—from breakfast empanadas to pressed sandwiches and fish tacos—in a casual, open-air setting.
Key West
Yummy Crab
Yummy Crab in Key West is a casual Cajun-style seafood restaurant known for bold, flavorful boils and generous portions of crab, shrimp, corn, and more. With daily pickup, delivery, and dine-in options, it’s a local favorite for fresh seafood and relaxed eats in the heart of the island.
Key West
Café Sole
Café Solé is a Key West fine-dining gem blending French technique with fresh local seafood in an elegant yet relaxed setting.
Key West
Kojin Noodle Bar
Kojin Noodle Bar — artisan ramen & noodle bowls in Key West, where bold Asian flavors meet island comfort.
The Lower Keys
Square Grouper Bar & Grill and My New Joint
My New Joint in Cudjoe Key is a lively lounge offering craft cocktails, small plates, and live music in a fun, laid-back Florida Keys vibe.
Key West
Grand Vin Wine Bar
Key West’s original wine bar, Grand Vin Wine Bar offers an inviting porch setting to enjoy exceptional wines and curated cheese plates in the heart of Old Town.
Key Largo
Bayside Grille
Bayside Grille in Key Largo is a waterfront restaurant delivering vibrant Key-Caribbean cuisine, sunset views, and live music.
Marathon
Pop's Smoke Shed Marathon
Pop’s Smoke Shed brings bold, slow-smoked BBQ flavors to the Florida Keys with legendary brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and island-style comfort food.
Key Largo
Digiorgio's Cafe Largo
Café Largo (DiGiorgio’s Café Largo) in Key Largo offers handcrafted Italian cuisine and fresh seafood in an elegant, family-owned setting.
Key West
Key West Salad Shack
Key West Salad Shack is a fresh, locally owned spot in Old Town serving vegan salads, wraps, cold-pressed juices, and specialty coffee drinks—perfect for a quick, healthy bite in the heart of Key West.
Key West
Conch Republic Seafood Company
Conch Republic Seafood Company in Key West crafts island-style cuisine with fresh seafood, steaks, raw bar offerings, and tropical flavors.
Marathon
Marathon Yacht Club
Exclusive waterfront community with boating, dining, and social events.
Key West
Tong's Garden
Tongs Garden in Key West serves authentic Chinese cuisine made fresh with bold flavors and generous portions in a casual, welcoming setting.
Marathon
Long Key Bar & Grill
There's a new spot at Mile Marker 68 and it's already earning fans — Long Key Bar and Grill has settled into the waterfront space next to Lime Tree Bay Resort on Long Key, serving up a fresh, locally inspired Florida Keys menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with beach vibes, signature cocktails, NFL Game Day coverage, and the kind of laid-back island atmosphere that makes you want to stay for one more round.
