Seafood platter with crab, shrimp, and wine on a wooden table.

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.

Key lime pie with whipped cream and lime on a plate, coffee cup nearby.

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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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.

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Cuban Heritage, Food and Culture Enrich Key West

Sample the sweetness of fried plantains served with lime-kissed pork chops.

Lionfish sashimi garnished with greens on a glass plate by a calm lake.

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.

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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.

Islamorada

Crooked Palm Cabana

Crooked Palm Cabana is a cocktail lounge at Crooked Palm Distillery in Key West, serving handcrafted spirits, rum tastings, and tropical libations.

Key Largo

Rancho Viejo

Fresh, local produce and authentic flavors in the heart of Key Largo.

Islamorada

Britt's Charcuterie Company

Artful charcuterie boards delivered fast across Key Largo and Islamorada — perfect for parties, date nights, or cozy nights in.

Key West

Destination Catering & Events

Destination Catering & Events provides Key West event catering, private chef experiences, bar staffing, and coordination across the Florida Keys.

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The Best Coffee in Town

The Best Coffee in Town Key West brews rich, aromatic coffee made from premium beans, served fresh in a cozy island setting.

Key West

Paradise Cafe

Paradise Café – A casual, family-friendly café in Key West serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches and burgers.

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

Enrico’s Pizza

Enrico’s Pizza blends New York–style pizza, pasta, subs, and salads with fresh ingredients and family tradition in the Florida Keys.

Marathon

Takeria La Palapa

Takeria La Palapa in Marathon serves fresh, flavorful Mexican cuisine with a casual Keys vibe.

Key West

Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon

Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon in Key West is a vibrant dog-friendly bar with live music, creative cocktails, and a renowned food truck on-site.

Marathon

Takara Thai House

Authentic Thai and sushi in Marathon, Florida Keys—Takara Thai House offers fresh, made-to-order dishes in a welcoming, family-owned setting.

Key West

Yolicious

Yolicious is a Key West small business crafting mouthwatering organic, gluten-free, and vegan snacks, baked goods, and stone-ground raw nut butters for health-conscious locals and visitors who refuse to compromise on flavor.

Key West

Lighthouse Hotel

Historic charm meets vibrant Key West life steps from Hemingway House and the iconic lighthouse.

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Marathon

Hideaway Café

Hideaway Café at Rainbow Bend Resort offers fine dining with oceanfront views on Grassy Key, blending French and American cuisine in a romantic setting.