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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Marathon
Upper Crust Pizza
Upper Crust Pizza in Marathon serves up delicious hand-tossed pizzas, fresh ingredients, and family-friendly dining in the heart of the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Taki Outi
Taki Outi Islamorada serves up fresh, flavorful Asian-inspired takeout with a Keys twist.
Key West
La Trattoria-Old Town
La Trattoria — authentic Italian dining in Key West, where classic cuisine and seaside elegance come together.
Key West
The White Tarpon Bar & Restaurant
White Tarpon Bar & Restaurant in Key West serves fresh seafood, signature cocktails, and island-inspired dishes in a vibrant waterfront setting.
Islamorada
Caloosa Cove Resort
Caloosa Cove Resort & Marina offers 30 oceanfront suites with kitchens, balconies, and ocean views.
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
Sky Bar at the Mansion
Sky Bar at the Mansion in Key West offers oceanfront rooftop dining and craft cocktails with panoramic Atlantic views at the historic Southernmost House.
Marathon
TJ's Tiki Bar
TJ’s Tiki Bar at Tranquility Bay offers stunning waterfront views, tropical cocktails, and fresh island-inspired bites in a relaxed Keys atmosphere.
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
5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop
5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop: Fresh Cuban sandwiches, coffee, and community vibes.
Key West
Garbo's Grill Key West
Garbo’s Grill is a celebrated Key West food truck known for bold fusion tacos, burgers, and intimate island vibes.
Key West
Frenchie's Café
Frenchie’s Café in Key West is a charming Paris-style bakery and café offering freshly baked breads, croissants, savory quiches, paninis, and espresso.
Marathon
Lazy Days South
Lazy Days South — oceanfront dining restaurant in Marathon, where Keys-style seafood and sunset views create laid-back island elegance.
The Lower Keys
Morning Joint
Morning Joint – A vibrant, pet-friendly café on Cudjoe Key serving farm-to-table coffee, made-to-order breakfast and lunch.
Key Largo
Digiorgio's Cafe Largo
Café Largo (DiGiorgio’s Café Largo) in Key Largo offers handcrafted Italian cuisine and fresh seafood in an elegant, family-owned setting.
