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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Key Largo
Tower Of Pizza
Tower of Pizza in Key Largo serves up delicious hand-tossed pizzas, hearty pastas, and classic Italian comfort food in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Marathon
Cracked Conch Cafe
Fresh seafood delights and famous conch dishes await you at Cracked Conch Cafe!
Key West
Mam's Best Food
Homey stop for casual bites including shawarma and falafel, plus seating and takeout.
Key West
Hurricane Hole
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada offers scenic waterfront dining with fresh seafood and bold cocktails right on the marina.
Key West
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.
The Lower Keys
The Bent Prop Bar & Grill
Bent Prop Bar & Grill in the Florida Keys serves up delicious coastal cuisine, refreshing drinks, and unbeatable waterfront views.
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
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
Fresh-caught seafood market, waterfront café & wholesale since 1972 in Key Largo.
Key Largo
YAHUALES RED TACOS
Yahuales Red Tacos in Key Largo serves authentic Mexican tacos and burritos with bold flavors, generous portions, and a welcoming food-truck vibe.
Islamorada
Capt Craig's Restaurant
Captain Craig’s in Islamorada is a Keys institution known for its World-Famous Fish Sandwich, fresh seafood, and creative sandwiches in a casual, welcoming setting.
The Lower Keys
No Name Pub
No Name Pub – A legendary off-beat Florida Keys tavern serving award-winning pizza and pub fare amidst thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls.
Key Largo
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo serves vibrant waterfront dining with a casual Tiki Bar, live music, dockside seating, boat dockage, and a “Keysy” island vibe.
Key West
Captain Tony's Saloon
Captain Tony’s Saloon is a historic Key West dive bar famous for its colorful past, live music, and legendary visitors like Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett.
Key West
Kojin Noodle Bar
Kojin Noodle Bar — artisan ramen & noodle bowls in Key West, where bold Asian flavors meet island comfort.
