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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The Lower Keys
Forks & Stix
Forks & Stix in Big Pine Key serves fresh sushi rolls, flavorful poke bowls, and creative sandwiches in a relaxed, island-inspired atmosphere.
Key West
Sunny Eggs
SUNNY EGGS is a cozy café on Fleming Street in Key West, FL, serving breakfast and brunch favorites in a bright, cheerful atmosphere.
El Habanero Restaurant
El Habanero Key West delivers bold, authentic Cuban flavors—from café cubano to ropa vieja—in a lively food truck and cozy café setting.
Marathon
Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club
Waterfront resort in Marathon offering coastal luxury, full-service marina, spa, dining, and four pools.
Marathon
The Rhum House
The Rhum House Key West offers handcrafted cocktails, Caribbean-inspired dishes, and live music in a lively island atmosphere. Perfect for enjoying sunsets and tropical vibes.
The Lower Keys
7 Mile Cafe & Kava Bar
7 Mile Café & Kava Bar is a cozy spot blending café favorites with relaxing kava drinks to fuel your day and soothe your mind.
Key West
Palm Haven Restaurant
Features fresh seafood and a wide variety of Key West specialty items served indoors or outside on our Osprey Verandah.
Key West
Karlita's Cafe
Karlita’s Cafe — cozy Key West eatery serving hearty Latin-American breakfasts, robust coffee and casual lunch fare.
Key West
Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. in Key West blends retro supper-club charm with fresh seafood and Caribbean-inspired cuisine in an intimate, whimsical setting.
The Lower Keys
Broil Steakhouse
Broil Steakhouse is a boutique steak and seafood restaurant in Cudjoe Key, offering wood-fired dishes with the perfect blend of fine dining and island charm.
Islamorada
Green Turtle Inn
The Green Turtle Inn in Islamorada is a landmark restaurant serving fresh local seafood, hearty American classics, and warm Keys hospitality since 1947.
