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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Louie's Backyard
Louie’s Backyard — upscale ocean-front dining in Key West, where Caribbean flair meets fine cuisine under swaying palms.
Key West
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market in Key West offers fresh produce, gourmet snacks, and everyday essentials in a convenient island location.
Key West
El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant
El Molcajete Key West serves authentic, family-style Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients and traditional flavors.
Key West
Fly Away Cafe
Fly Away Café at Navigator's in Key West offers a relaxed dining experience with American favorites, refreshing drinks, and scenic waterfront views at Boca Chica Marina.
Key West
The Thirsty Mermaid
Thirsty Mermaid in Key West is a lively bar offering tropical cocktails, vibrant nightlife, and a fun, island-inspired atmosphere.
Key West
Cupcake Sushi
Cupcake Sushi in Key West offers innovative dessert cupcakes shaped like sushi rolls—moist cake, ganache, and buttercream dipped in dark chocolate and topped with colorful nonpareils.
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
Kennedy Cafe
Kennedy Cafe — vibrant Mediterranean-style café and carry-out restaurant in Key West serving Greek, Turkish, Italian and Uzbek dishes.
Key West
Latitudes at Sunset Key
Latitudes — award-winning beachfront dining on Sunset Key, offering elevated island cuisine just off Key West.
The Lower Keys
Tonio's Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar
Tonio’s Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar serves fresh seafood, island-inspired dishes, and tropical cocktails in a fun waterfront setting.
Marathon
Fish Tales Market and Eatery
Fresh Florida Keys seafood, award-winning sandwiches, and fresh seafood platters!
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
Banana Cafe
Banana Café in Key West is a charming French-style bistro blending Parisian flair with Caribbean influence, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and crepes.
