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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The Lower Keys
Boondocks Grille and Draft House
Boondocks Grille & Draft House is a lively waterfront restaurant and tiki bar in Ramrod Key, offering fresh seafood, burgers, live music, and the only 18-hole mini-golf course in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Mercado Morada
Mercado Morada — vibrant Latin-American street-market dining at ocean-front Three Waters Resort & Marina in Islamorada, where bold flavors meet waterfront vibes.
Islamorada
Capt Craig's Restaurant
Captain Craig’s in Islamorada is a Keys institution known for its World-Famous Fish Sandwich, fresh seafood, and creative sandwiches in a casual, welcoming setting.
The Lower Keys
Driftwood Express
Driftwood Express in Big Pine Key offers wood-fired pizzas, specialty calzones, subs, wings, and fresh salads in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Key West
Mangia Mangia
Mangia Mangia — Italian & Mediterranean dining with fresh pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and warm Key West ambiance.
Key West
Duffy's Steak and Lobster House
Duffy’s Steak & Lobster House in Key West is a classic surf-and-turf restaurant offering premium seafood, steaks, and a warm island ambiance.
Key West
Pickles Pub's Sandbar
Pickles Pub’s Sandbar — lively sports bar in Key West with 40+ TVs, late-night eats and poured-in-pub fun.
Key West
Smoked BBQ
Smoked BBQ Key West — Southern‑style smoked meats and classic BBQ sides on a floating‑dock setting at Garrison Bight Marina in Key West.
Key West
Four Marlins
Reach Resort features Four Marlins, an oceanfront restaurant serving fresh seafood, coastal fare, and craft cocktails with panoramic Atlantic views.
Key Largo
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo serves vibrant waterfront dining with a casual Tiki Bar, live music, dockside seating, boat dockage, and a “Keysy” island vibe.
Key West
The Docks Restaurant + Raw Bar
The Docks Key West offers fresh-caught seafood, craft cocktails, and stunning harbor views in a laid-back coastal atmosphere.
Key Largo
Bayside Grille
Bayside Grille in Key Largo is a waterfront restaurant delivering vibrant Key-Caribbean cuisine, sunset views, and live music.
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.
Key West
Goldman's Bagel Deli
Goldman’s Bagel Deli is a Key West favorite serving authentic boiled-and-baked bagels, hearty breakfasts, and classic New York–style deli sandwiches.
Key West
Latitudes at Sunset Key
Latitudes — award-winning beachfront dining on Sunset Key, offering elevated island cuisine just off Key West.
