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 West
Frenchie's Café
Frenchie’s Café in Key West is a charming Paris-style bakery and café offering freshly baked breads, croissants, savory quiches, paninis, and espresso.
The Lower Keys
Keys Cones
Keys Cones is a family-friendly mobile dessert trailer serving soft-serve ice cream, slushies, and sweet treats at events and markets throughout Key West and the Lower Florida Keys.
Key West
Abbondanza Italian Restaurant
Abbondanza in Key West is a modern Italian trattoria serving authentic pasta, seafood, wood-fired pizzas, and small plates with a casual, stylish flair.
Marathon
Barnacle Barney's Tiki Bar and Grill
Barnacle Barney’s Tiki Bar & Grill in Marathon offers waterfront dining, tropical drinks, and live music in a laid-back Keys setting.
Key West
Two Friends Patio Restaurant
Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West offers fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, and live music in a fun, laid-back island atmosphere.
Key West
Toes In the Sand
Toes in the Sand Key West offers beachfront dining with stunning ocean views, fresh seafood, and tropical cocktails in a relaxed island atmosphere.
Key West
Bagatelle
Bagatelle Key West is an elegant tropical-American restaurant on Duval Street, known for its gourmet seafood, inventive cocktails, and romantic ambiance.
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.
Key Largo
Vicky Bakery Key Largo
Family-owned since 1972, Vicky Bakery serves authentic Cuban pastries and treats!
Key Largo
Scuba Scoops
Scuba Scoops — premium small‑batch ice‑cream shop in Key Largo (MM 102.7) where creative flavors and a laid‑back island setting meet.
Key West
Old Town Tavern & Beer Garden
Old Town Tavern & Beer Garden — global-style tavern and craft beer haven in Key West, where pub classics and island craft brews collide.
Key West
Garbo's Grill Key West
Garbo’s Grill is a celebrated Key West food truck known for bold fusion tacos, burgers, and intimate island vibes.
The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar
The Key Thai & Sushi offers authentic Thai cuisine and fresh sushi rolls in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in the Florida Keys.
