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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.

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.

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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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Islamorada

Lobster Shack

Lobster Shack Islamorada serves fresh-caught lobster rolls, seafood sandwiches, and tropical bites with island flair.

Key Largo

Tower Of Pizza

Tower of Pizza in Key Largo serves up delicious hand-tossed pizzas, hearty pastas, and classic Italian comfort food in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

Marathon

Tiki Grill

Tiki Grill in Marathon serves fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, and island-inspired dishes in a relaxed, waterfront setting.

Hobo's Cafe

Hobo’s Café in Key Largo serves fresh local seafood, generous portions, and friendly service in a laid-back Florida Keys setting.

Islamorada

Tacos Jalisco 3

Tacos Jalisco 3 in Tavernier serves authentic Mexican tacos and traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients.

Marathon

Sunset Grille & Raw Bar

Sunset Grill & Raw Bar in Marathon serves fresh seafood and cocktails with stunning waterfront views, perfect for a relaxing Marathon dining experience.

Key West

Hot Tin Roof & Sunset Pier

Hot Tin Roof Restaurant at Ocean Key Resort & Spa offers elegant, waterfront dining on Duval Street with a menu featuring island-inspired seafood and stunning harbor views.

Key West

Cafe Marquesa

Café Marquesa (at the Marquesa Hotel) offers refined coastal fine dining in Key West, blending locally sourced seafood, meats, and house-made desserts in an elegant setting.

The Marketplace

The Marketplace at Isla Bella is a one-stop resort hub in Marathon combining a gourmet café, boutique retail, and activity concierge services to serve guests and the public alike.

Marathon

Coast To Coast Pizza Company

Coast To Coast Pizza Company in Marathon, FL, offers handcrafted New York, Sicilian, and Detroit-style pizzas made with high-quality ingredients in a casual, family-friendly setting.