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.

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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.

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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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.

Marathon

La Niña Restaurant

La Niña Restaurant — authentic Cuban cuisine in Marathon, where hearty flavors and local charm meet.

Islamorada

Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort

The Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada serves tropical cocktails and island-inspired bites with breathtaking ocean views and a relaxed Keys vibe.

Key West

Two Friends Patio Restaurant

Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West offers fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, and live music in a fun, laid-back island atmosphere.

Key West

Blackfin Bistro

Blackfin Bistro in Key West is an upscale yet approachable grill offering a refined mix of seafood, steak, and American-inspired dishes in a stylish setting.

Key West

Onlywood Grill

Onlywood Grill — Italian wood-fired steakhouse & pizzeria in Key West, where imported craftsmanship and local flavor meet.

Key West

5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop

5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop: Fresh Cuban sandwiches, coffee, and community vibes.

Islamorada

Islamorada Shrimp Shack

Islamorada Shrimp Shack — fresh seafood dining in Islamorada, where family-run flavor meets Keys charm.

Key West

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key - Key West

Located near Smathers Beach, DoubleTree Key West offers family-friendly comfort with newly renovated guestrooms and meeting rooms, resort-style amenities, and a complimentary shuttle to Old Town and Duval Street.

Meetings Max

300

Total Space

8746 sq ft

Largest Room

3402 sq ft