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.
1 of
Filters
The Lower Keys
Big Pine Rooster
Big Pine Rooster is a Big Pine Key restaurant celebrated for its hearty, homestyle meals—from BBQ ribs to fresh seafood—served daily in a casual island setting.
Key West
Sugar Apple Organic Cafe & Market
Sugar Apple Organic Café & Market in Key West serves fresh, plant-based meals and organic groceries in a relaxed, eco-friendly setting.
Key Largo
The Fish House
The Fish House in Key Largo is famous for its fresh, locally caught seafood and classic Florida Keys flavors served in a cozy, nautical 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.
Key West
Effortless Creations
Effortless Creations — curated gift boxes and custom handcrafted presents in Key West & the Florida Keys for weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and special occasions.
The Lower Keys
Florida Keys Cafe
Florida Keys Café in Big Pine Key is a cozy diner serving hearty breakfast and lunch classics with friendly local charm.
Key West
Vinos on Duval
Located on Duval Street, Vino’s Wine Bar is a cozy Key West wine bar offering curated wines, sangria, and charcuterie in a relaxed, porch-style setting.
Key West
The Saint Hotel
The Saint Hotel Key West, Autograph Collection, is an adults-only boutique hotel located at 417 Eaton Street in Old Town Key West.
Key West
Sunny Eggs
SUNNY EGGS is a cozy café on Fleming Street in Key West, FL, serving breakfast and brunch favorites in a bright, cheerful atmosphere.
Key West
Lobster Shack, The
Lobster Shack Key West serves fresh, buttery lobster rolls, sandwiches, and seafood favorites just steps from the beach.
Key West
Sushi Song
Sushi Song in Key West offers fresh, expertly crafted sushi and Japanese cuisine in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for sushi lovers seeking authentic flavors.
Key West
Aqua Lodges At Hurricane Hole Marina
Stay in unique dual stateroom houseboats with full kitchens, A/C, and waterfront views!
Key West
Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – Key West — island-style dining and live music on Duval Street in Key West where tropical flavors and laid-back fun meet.
Key West
Keys Coffee Co.
Keys Coffee Co. — artisan coffee bar & café in Key West, where expertly roasted beans and fresh island-inspired fare meet.
