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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Kaya Island Eats
Kaya Island Eats — vibrant island-fusion dining on Duval Street in Key West serving up Caribbean, Pacific and Asian-inspired fare.
Salute!
Salute! On The Beach — beach‑front Italian‑seafood dining at Higgs Beach in Key West, where Caribbean‑influenced Italian fare meets sand‑under‑your‑feet ambiance.
Southernmost Pint Brewpub - Blast Beer Company Brewery
Southernmost Pint Brewpub in Key West offers craft beers brewed on-site, paired with delicious pub fare in a relaxed island setting.
Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
Looe Key Reef Resort offers beachfront accommodations, daily scuba and snorkeling trips, a full-service dive shop, and a Tiki Bar with live entertainment in the Florida Keys.
Lazy Days South
Lazy Days South — oceanfront dining restaurant in Marathon, where Keys-style seafood and sunset views create laid-back island elegance.
Pier House Resort & Spa
Pier House Resort & Spa is a historic oceanfront retreat in Old Town Key West, featuring a private white sand beach, full-service spa, three dining venues, and the iconic Chart Room Bar
Bourbon St. Pub
Bourbon St. Pub Key West is the island’s premier LGBTQ+ bar, offering lively entertainment, craft cocktails, and a vibrant party atmosphere in the heart of Duval Street.
Big Pine Rooster
Big Pine Rooster is a Big Pine Key restaurant celebrated for its hearty, homestyle meals—from BBQ ribs to fresh seafood—served daily in a casual island setting.
Pop's Smoke Shed Key West
Pop’s Smoke Shed — standout slow-smoked BBQ in Key West where bold flavor meets island casual.
Vicky Bakery Key Largo
Family-owned since 1972, Vicky Bakery serves authentic Cuban pastries and treats!
Mary Ellen's Bar and Kitchen
Mary Ellen’s Bar — lively dive bar & comfort-food eatery in Key West, where frozen “Irish Coffee” and quirky events meet laid-back island fun.
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
Fresh-caught seafood market, waterfront café & wholesale since 1972 in Key Largo.
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill
P.V. Mexican Seafood — authentic Mexican-seafood dining in Islamorada, where fresh Pacific-Rim recipes meet vibrant island flavor.
Marathon Yacht Club
Exclusive waterfront community with boating, dining, and social events.
Habanos Oceanfront Dining
Habanos Oceanfront serves authentic Cuban cuisine—like ropa vieja and Cuban sandwiches—with tropical drinks and standout marina views in Islamorada.