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
Food For Thought
Natural wellness café and market with organic, vegan, and gluten-free delights.
Key Largo
Bayside Grille
Bayside Grille in Key Largo is a waterfront restaurant delivering vibrant Key-Caribbean cuisine, sunset views, and live music.
Key West
Smoked BBQ
Smoked BBQ Key West — Southern‑style smoked meats and classic BBQ sides on a floating‑dock setting at Garrison Bight Marina in Key West.
Key West
The Waterfront Brewery
The Waterfront Brewery in Key Largo offers handcrafted beers, fresh seafood, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
Islamorada
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier offers classic, flavorful Chinese dishes like General Tso’s, fried rice, and noodle plates in a cozy Upper Keys setting.
Islamorada
ReelCatch
ReelCatch — Keys-inspired cuisine in Islamorada, where beachfront views meet live music & island flavors.
Key Largo
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
Fresh-caught seafood market, waterfront café & wholesale since 1972 in Key Largo.
Fat Tuesday
Fat Tuesday is a lively frozen cocktail bar on Duval Street in Key West, famous for its colorful daiquiris and festive party vibe.
Key West
Dorada
Dorada Key West is a beachfront restaurant inside Casa Marina offering Baja-Med cuisine that blends Mexican, Mediterranean, and Florida-inspired flavors.
Key Largo
Mrs. Mac's Kitchen (Little)
Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen – A beloved Key Largo eatery serving hearty seafood, comfort classics and award-winning Key Lime Pie in a fun Florida Keys setting.
Key West
Shots and Giggles
Shots and Giggles — lively neighbourhood bar in Key West (201 Ann St) serving cold brews, cocktails and good‑times in a laid‑back, locals‑friendly setting.
Marathon
Takeria La Palapa
Takeria La Palapa in Marathon serves fresh, flavorful Mexican cuisine with a casual Keys vibe.
Marathon
Irie Island Eats
Tropical flavors meet fresh, locally sourced meals in a vibrant outdoor setting.
Marathon
S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill
S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill — relaxed sports‑bar & seafood grill in Grassy Key/Marathon (MM 59) where big portions, fresh fish and award‑winning key lime pie meet island vibes.
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.
