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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Croissants de France French Bakery
Croissants de France in Key West serves authentic French pastries, fresh croissants, and gourmet coffee in a charming Old Town bakery café.
Key West
Key West Historic Seaport
Key West Historic Seaport is a vibrant waterfront hub with world-class dining, unique shops, water excursions, live music & year-round events in a 20-acre scenic harbor location.
Key West
Small Chef At Large Catering
Small Chef At Large — full‑service catering & private chef services in Key West, where gourmet meals, event catering and yacht provisions meet island elegance.
Marathon
Marathon Grill and Ale House
Marathon Grill & Ale House — hearty American cuisine and craft beer in Marathon, where game-day specials, late-night hours and a welcoming “hometown” vibe await.
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
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 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.
Key West
Square Grouper Key West
Square Grouper Key West offers upscale coastal cuisine with fresh local seafood, creative cocktails, and island-inspired flavors in a chic, laid-back setting.
Marathon
Lazy Days South
Lazy Days South — oceanfront dining restaurant in Marathon, where Keys-style seafood and sunset views create laid-back island elegance.
Key West
one DUVAL
One Duval — waterfront fine dining restaurant in Key West, where elegant cuisine and stunning Gulf views meet.
Islamorada
Papa Joe's Waterfront
Papa Joe’s Waterfront – Waterfront dining & tiki-bar paradise in Islamorada with unbeatable sunset views.
Key West
Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – Key West — island-style dining and live music on Duval Street in Key West where tropical flavors and laid-back fun meet.
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.
