Seafood platter with crab, shrimp, and wine on a wooden table.

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.

Key lime pie with whipped cream and lime on a plate, coffee cup nearby.

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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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.

Islamorada

Bitton Bistro Cafe

Bitton Bistro Café in Islamorada serves French-inspired cuisine, fresh pastries, and gourmet coffee in a cozy, relaxed setting.

Key West

The Waggin' Wiggle

The Waggin' Wiggle is Key West's most lovable new food truck, serving tropical gourmet sliders with housemade sauces — from Blackberry Jalapeño with pickled red onions to Tropical BBQ with brie and grilled pineapple — plus breakfast tacos, pancake skewers, and brie bites at pop-up events across the island.

Islamorada

ReelCatch

ReelCatch — Keys-inspired cuisine in Islamorada, where beachfront views meet live music & island flavors.

Key West

Cuban Coffee Queen Clinton Square

Cuban Coffee Queen at Clinton Square serves authentic Cuban coffee, delicious breakfast sandwiches, and tropical bites in the heart of Key West.

Key Largo

Keys Chocolate and Ice Cream

Handcrafted chocolates, 36 ice cream & sorbet flavors, Key Lime Pie treats, coffee & gifts in Key Largo’s sweetest shop.

Key West

Key West Legal Rum

Key West Legal Rum Distillery offers free daily tours and tastings of small-batch, salt-cured rums crafted by chef-distiller Paul Menta. Located at 105 Simonton St, it's a must-visit for rum enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Key Largo

Keys Bite

Keys Bite — casual all-day American & Mexican dining in Key Largo with breakfast, lunch, dinner and hibachi specials.

Key Largo

The Fish House

The Fish House in Key Largo is famous for its fresh, locally caught seafood and classic Florida Keys flavors served in a cozy, nautical setting.

Key West

Southernmost Sandy’s Cafe

Southernmost Sandy’s Cafe — casual Cuban‑ and Caribbean‑influenced café in Key West (1327 Duval St) where flavorful eats meet a prime location at the southern tip of the USA.

Key West

Rum Row - Blue Flamingo

Blue Flamingo Resort Key West — poolside eating and drinking at its best in Key West, where vibrant bars, casual eateries and island‑entertaining vibes come together.