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
The Cafe
The Café in Key West serves fresh, flavorful vegetarian and vegan cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients in a cozy, island-chic setting.
Key West
Café Sole
Café Solé is a Key West fine-dining gem blending French technique with fresh local seafood in an elegant yet relaxed setting.
Islamorada
Habanos Oceanfront Dining
Habanos Oceanfront serves authentic Cuban cuisine—like ropa vieja and Cuban sandwiches—with tropical drinks and standout marina views in Islamorada.
Key West
Salute!
Salute! On The Beach — beach‑front Italian‑seafood dining at Higgs Beach in Key West, where Caribbean‑influenced Italian fare meets sand‑under‑your‑feet ambiance.
Key Largo
Sharkey’s Sharkbite Grill
Ocean-view pub food & craft brews in Key Largo—good vibes, great sunsets.
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.
Key West
Coasting Cocktails
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.
Key West
One Love Food Truck
One Love Food Truck — Caribbean fusion cuisine in Key West, where Jamaican spices and island flavors meet creative comfort fare.
Marathon
Herbie's Bar & Chowder House
Herbie’s Bar & Chowder House in Marathon is a longtime favorite on the Overseas Highway, known for hearty seafood dishes, craft beer selections, and a genuine Florida Keys vibe.
Marathon
Barracuda Grill Restaurant
Barracuda Grill in Marathon, FL is a seafood-forward restaurant offering fresh fish, steaks, tacos, and an eclectic menu in a cozy, fish-themed setting.
Marathon
Fish Tales Market and Eatery
Fresh Florida Keys seafood, award-winning sandwiches, and fresh seafood platters!
Key West
Rick's and Durty Harry's
Rick’s & Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex — vibrant live music and dance club in Key West, where seven venues under one roof deliver nonstop fun on Duval Street.
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.
Islamorada
Atlantic's Edge Restaurant
Atlantic's Edge is a premier seafood restaurant in Islamorada, offering island-inspired cuisine with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
