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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Capt Craig's Restaurant
A beloved Florida Keys seafood spot in Tavernier, serving fresh catches and the “world-famous” fish sandwich daily.
La Marea
La Marea at Playa Largo Resort — Mediterranean-inspired dining in Key Largo, where fresh local ingredients meet coastal elegance.
Key West
Dolphin Deli
Dolphin Deli in Stock Island (Key West) is a longtime favorite deli serving classic breakfasts, sandwiches, and local fish options like fried fish on Cuban bread.
Islamorada
Square Grouper Sunset Lounge
Eclectic island dining with fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and stunning Gulf views.
Islamorada
Caloosa Cove Resort
Caloosa Cove Resort & Marina offers 30 oceanfront suites with kitchens, balconies, and ocean views.
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
Little Pearl
Little Pearl is an intimate Key West restaurant and wine bar offering seasonal seafood and a refined four-course tasting menu.
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.
Islamorada
Sunrise Cuban Market & Cafe
Sunrise Cuban Cafe & Market — authentic Cuban cuisine, breakfast through dinner, right on the Overseas Highway in Tavernier.
Marathon
Brutus Land and Sea
Fresh seafood market and eatery in Marathon, FL with nationwide shipping!
