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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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Marathon

Clouds in my Coffee Catering/Private Chef/The Table

Clouds in My Coffee Catering, led by Chef Leigh Ann, offers gourmet private chef services, in-flight catering, and curated events in Marathon and the Middle Keys.

Islamorada

Marathon Bagel Co. Islamorada

Marathon Bagel Co. — New York/New Jersey-style bagels in Marathon, where freshly baked 14%-protein rolls meet all-day breakfast & lunch favorites.

The Lower Keys

Cudjoe Pizza

Cudjoe Pizza is a wood-fired pizza truck in Cudjoe Key, Florida, offering artisan pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients and a signature high-hydration dough.

Key West

Date & Thyme Organic Cafe and Market

Date & Thyme is an organic café and market in Key West offering fresh, vegan and gluten-free friendly breakfast and lunch options, along with grab-and-go meals and wellness products.

Key West

Elevate Skye Bar & Lounge

Elevate Skye Bar & Lounge in Key West offers stunning rooftop views, handcrafted cocktails, and a vibrant island-chic atmosphere perfect for sunset drinks and nightlife.

Key West

Mangia Mangia

Mangia Mangia — Italian & Mediterranean dining with fresh pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and warm Key West ambiance.

Key West

Hard Rock Café

Hard Rock Cafe Key West on Duval Street blends American comfort food with rock-and-roll memorabilia and island energy.

The Lower Keys

Geiger Key Marina & RV Park & Fish Camp

Geiger Key Marina RV Park offers waterfront RV sites with tiki huts, full hookups, and access to kayaking, fishing, and a laid-back fish camp atmosphere—just 10 miles from downtown Key West.

Marathon

Lick It BBQ & Wood Fire Pizza

Waterfront BBQ & pizza in Long Key with killer sunset views.

Marathon

Conch Custard

Taste the unique flavors of Conch Custard in Marathon, FL—fresh, local, and unforgettable!

Islamorada

Bites on the Bay

Bites on the Bay is a waterfront food trailer in Tavernier serving fresh seafood, tacos, burgers, and local favorites with laid-back island flair.

Islamorada

Habanos On The Creek

Habanos on the Creek in Tavernier delivers authentic Cuban flavors and fresh seafood in a tucked-away waterfront setting with scenic marina views.

Marathon

S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill

S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill — relaxed sports‑bar & seafood grill in Grassy Key/Marathon (MM 59) where big portions, fresh fish and award‑winning key lime pie meet island vibes.