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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The Lower Keys
Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill
Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill — relaxed waterfront dining in Stock Island/Key West, where fresh seafood, craft cocktails and live music meet marina‑side views.
Islamorada
Italian Food Company - Islamorada
Italian Food Company in Islamorada offers an authentic Italian dining experience with wood-fired pizzas, handcrafted pastas, and fresh seafood in a warm, trattoria-style setting.
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
Duffy's Steak and Lobster House
Duffy’s Steak & Lobster House in Key West is a classic surf-and-turf restaurant offering premium seafood, steaks, and a warm island ambiance.
Marathon
Hurricane Grille
Hurricane Grille — waterfront dining and lively sports bar in Marathon, where fresh-catch seafood, tropical cocktails and live music meet Florida Keys fun.
Key Largo
Buffalo Steakhouse & Seafood
Buffalo Steakhouse & Seafood in Key Largo serves up Brazilian-style grilled meats, fresh seafood, and hearty mixed grills in a casual, open-air setting.
The Lower Keys
Pop's Smoke Shed Big Pine Key
Authentic Florida Keys BBQ at Pop’s Smoke Shed — slow-smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork & more across Key West, Marathon & Big Pine Key.
Marathon
Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
Sunset Grill & Raw Bar in Marathon serves fresh seafood and cocktails with stunning waterfront views, perfect for a relaxing Marathon dining experience.
Marathon
Paradise Cuban Restaurant
Paradise Cuban Restaurant – Authentic Cuban breakfast and lunch comfort food in the heart of the Florida Keys.
Key West
Cuban Coffee Queen Clinton Square
Cuban Coffee Queen at Clinton Square serves authentic Cuban coffee, delicious breakfast sandwiches, and tropical bites in the heart of Key West.
Key West
Keys Coffee Co.
Keys Coffee Co. — artisan coffee bar & café in Key West, where expertly roasted beans and fresh island-inspired fare meet.
Islamorada
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada offers waterfront dining, fresh seafood, and stunning marina views for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Key West
The College of the Florida Keys
The College of the Florida Keys — a public college in Key West offering marine-focused degrees, workforce training, and higher education in the heart of the Florida Keys.
Key West
Matt's Stock Island Kitchen & Bar
Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen & Bar — American coastal comfort cuisine in Stock Island, where fresh-catch flavors and marina views create a standout dining experience.
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.
