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
Beards & Brews
Beards & Brews is a unique Stock Island spot — part upscale barber parlor, part lounge bar — where you can get a haircut, beard trim, and enjoy a craft beer or cocktail.
Key Largo
La Guajira Cafeteria
La Guajira Cafeteria — Cuban cafeteria-style dining in Key Largo, where flavorful classics and breakfast favorites fuel island adventures.
Key Largo
The Catch Restaurant & Bar
The Catch Restaurant and Bar in Key Largo serves fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and classic Keys flavors in a relaxed waterfront setting.
Key West
Dorada
Dorada Key West is a beachfront restaurant inside Casa Marina offering Baja-Med cuisine that blends Mexican, Mediterranean, and Florida-inspired flavors.
Key West
Lagerheads Beach Bar & Watersports
Key West waterfront hotspot: good eats, live music, sunset views.
Marathon
Bea-Licious Grill
Bea-licious Grill is a lively food truck in Marathon serving up juicy burgers, grilled specialties, seafood, and Cuban flavors in a casual, waterfront setting.
Key West
Grand Vin Wine Bar
Key West’s original wine bar, Grand Vin Wine Bar offers an inviting porch setting to enjoy exceptional wines and curated cheese plates in the heart of Old Town.
Surly Siren Saloon
Surly Siren Saloon in Key West is a lively bar offering craft cocktails, local brews, and a fun, energetic atmosphere. Perfect for a night out with friends in the heart of Key West.
Key West
Rock Key Café
Rock Key Café — breakfast and brunch café in Key West, offering fresh sandwiches, Latin‑American coffee and casual island vibes right on 111 Overseas Hwy.
Marathon
Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar
Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar – waterfront seafood restaurant in Marathon, where fresh local flavors and sunset views shine.
Key West
Martin's
Martin’s Steak & Lobster — fine dining in Key West, where European elegance meets tropical flair on Duval Street.
Key West
Nine One Five Restaurant & Bar
Nine One Five – Upscale New-American dining in a charming 1850s Victorian home at 915 Duval Street, Key West.
Islamorada
Twisted Shrimp
Twisted Shrimp in Key West serves up bold, flavorful seafood dishes with a creative twist in a fun, casual setting.
The Lower Keys
Driftwood Express
Driftwood Express in Big Pine Key offers wood-fired pizzas, specialty calzones, subs, wings, and fresh salads in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Burgee Bar
Burgee Bar in Key Largo is a waterfront hangout offering refreshing drinks, live music, and stunning marina views in a relaxed Florida Keys atmosphere.
