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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.

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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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Key Largo

Enrico's Pizza Key Largo

Enrico’s Pizza in Key Largo serves authentic New York–style pizza, pasta, and Italian favorites made with fresh ingredients and big flavors.

The Lower Keys

Tonio's Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar

Tonio’s Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar in Islamorada serves fresh seafood, island-inspired dishes, and tropical cocktails in a fun waterfront setting.

Islamorada

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill

P.V. Mexican Seafood — authentic Mexican-seafood dining in Islamorada, where fresh Pacific-Rim recipes meet vibrant island flavor.

Key West

Lighthouse Hotel

Historic charm meets vibrant Key West life steps from Hemingway House and the iconic lighthouse.

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Islamorada

Bad Boy Burrito Islamorada

Bad Boy Burrito in Islamorada serves up bold, fresh Mexican cuisine—including signature burritos, tacos, and sushi—in a laid-back, tropical setting.

Key West

Latitudes at Sunset Key

Latitudes — award-winning beachfront dining on Sunset Key, offering elevated island cuisine just off Key West.

Key West

Duffy's Steak and Lobster House

Duffy’s Steak & Lobster House in Key West is a classic surf-and-turf restaurant offering premium seafood, steaks, and a warm island ambiance.

Islamorada

Hog Heaven Sports Bar and Grill

Hog Heaven Sports Bar & Grill in Islamorada serves hearty smoked BBQ, fresh seafood, and dairy-free late-night fun just off the Overseas Highway.

Key West

Blue Heaven Andy’s Cabana

Blue Heaven Key West offers whimsical al fresco dining with Caribbean-inspired cuisine, live music, and a laid-back garden setting.

Key Largo

Cow's Rule Gourmet Butter Company

Cow’s Rule Gourmet Butter Company in Key Largo creates small-batch compound butters that add bold, ready-to-use flavor to everyday cooking.

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

Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen

Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen at Ocean’s Edge in Key West offers waterfront dining featuring fresh local seafood, Caribbean-inspired flavors, and sweeping marina views.

The Lower Keys

Keys Cones

Keys Cones is a family-friendly mobile dessert trailer serving soft-serve ice cream, slushies, and sweet treats at events and markets throughout Key West and the Lower Florida Keys.