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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.

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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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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.

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Cuban Heritage, Food and Culture Enrich Key West

Sample the sweetness of fried plantains served with lime-kissed pork chops.

Lionfish sashimi garnished with greens on a glass plate by a calm lake.

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.

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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.

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Islamorada

Punta Morada

Punta Morada is a coastal Mexican raw bar and grill opening June 2026 at Mile Marker 81 in Islamorada, serving fresh oysters, aguachiles, ceviches, seafood flatbreads, wood-fired tacos, paellas, and curated wines in an open-air tropical setting with a Jungle Bar.

Keys Season Deals

Marathon

The Rhum House

The Rhum House offers handcrafted cocktails, Caribbean-inspired dishes, and live music in a lively island atmosphere. Perfect for enjoying sunsets and tropical vibes.

Key Largo

What The Fish? Rolls and More

What The Fish Rolls in Islamorada serves up fresh, local seafood with a creative twist, featuring hand-crafted rolls, tacos, and tropical flavors.

Key Largo

C&C Wood Fired Eats

C&C Wood Fired Eats in Key Largo serves Neapolitan wood-fire pizzas, grilled specialties, craft cocktails, and gelato in a casual, energetic atmosphere.

Key West

Cuban Coffee Queen Roasters

Cuban Coffee Queen Roasters in Key West crafts small-batch Cuban coffee with bold island flavor and authentic Key West charm.

Marathon

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Marathon serves fresh seafood, sushi, and island-style comfort food with views of the water and a relaxed Keys vibe.

Marathon

Pop's Smoke Shed Marathon

Pop’s Smoke Shed brings bold, slow-smoked BBQ flavors to the Florida Keys with legendary brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and island-style comfort food.

The Lower Keys

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.

Key West

Sloppy Joe's Bar

A legendary Key West bar & live-music venue—Sloppy Joe’s offers tropical nightlife, cocktails, and island vibes since 1933.

Key West

Cayo's Kombucha

Cayo's Kombucha is Key West's only kombucha taproom and teahouse at 1026 Truman Avenue, pouring 25-plus flavors of local organic unpasteurized kombucha on tap alongside kava, kratom, and healthy snacks — a refreshing, alcohol-free community gathering spot that's as good for your gut as it is for your soul.