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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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TJ's Tiki Bar

TJ’s Tiki Bar at Tranquility Bay offers stunning waterfront views, tropical cocktails, and fresh island-inspired bites in a relaxed Keys atmosphere.

Key West

Dorada

Dorada Key West is a beachfront restaurant inside Casa Marina offering Baja-Med cuisine that blends Mexican, Mediterranean, and Florida-inspired flavors.

Islamorada

Islamorada Pizza Company

Islamorada Pizza Co. — artisan pizza restaurant in Islamorada, where handcrafted pies and island flavor unite.

Marathon

Bea-Licious Grill

Bea-licious Grill is a lively food truck in Marathon serving up juicy burgers, grilled specialties, seafood, and Cuban flavors in a casual, waterfront setting.

Key West

McKee's Tiki Bar

McKee’s Tiki Bar — poolside tropical bar & eats in Key West, where vibrant flavors and waterfront views meet laid-back island fun.

Glazed Donuts

Glazed Donuts is a handmade, scratch-bakery in Key West crafting unique fritter-style and cake doughnuts alongside artisan coffee and tropical flavor specials.

Marathon

Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina

Waterfront BBQ, seafood & sushi with island vibes in Marathon

Key Largo

Carysfort Kitchen

Host an unforgettable event at our Cooking School, featuring chef-led demos, hands-on classes, and a world-class kitchen for 10–100 guests perfect for team building, celebrations, and private parties.

Key West

Floridita Food Truck

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

Keys Cafecito

Key Largo

C&C Wood Fired Eats

C&C Wood Fired Eats in Key Largo serves Neapolitan wood-fire pizzas, grilled specialties, craft cocktails, and gelato in a casual, energetic atmosphere.