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
Keys Cones
Keys Cones is a family-friendly mobile dessert trailer serving soft-serve ice cream, slushies, and sweet treats at events and markets throughout Key West and the Lower Florida Keys.
Key West
La Grignote
La Grignote is a charming French bakery and café in Key West, offering scratch-made pastries, gourmet brunch dishes, and specialty coffees in a cozy, island-inspired setting.
The Lower Keys
Bagel Island Sandwich Shoppe
Bagel Island Coffee is a cozy Big Pine Key café offering freshly made New York-style bagels, Cuban coffee, and hearty breakfast & lunch sandwiches.
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.
Key Largo
Rancho Pascual
Peruvian Cuisine & More — authentic Peruvian restaurant in the Florida Keys where fresh ceviche, bold flavors and island hospitality meet.
Islamorada
Square Grouper Sunset Lounge
Sunset Lounge – A stylish rooftop cocktail bar and seafood lounge above the Gulf at Mile Marker 80.5 in Islamorada.
Islamorada
Little Limón
Little Limón in Islamorada is a rooftop gem offering bold Latin American–Asian fusion cuisine, creative cocktails, and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views.
Fritanga Amerrisque
Fritanga Amerrisque in Key Largo serves authentic Nicaraguan cuisine—think grilled meats, gallo pinto, and traditional dishes—straight from a cozy eatery/food truck.
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
Fish Tales Market and Eatery
Fresh Florida Keys seafood, award-winning sandwiches, and fresh seafood platters!
Marathon
Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar
Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar – waterfront seafood restaurant in Marathon, where fresh local flavors and sunset views shine.
Key West
Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar
Bangkok Happy Bowl is a vibrant Thai bistro & sushi bar blending bold Asian flavors, creative sushi rolls, and lively ambiance in Key West.
Key West
Nine One Five Restaurant & Bar
Nine One Five – Upscale New-American dining in a charming 1850s Victorian home at 915 Duval Street, Key West.
Islamorada
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill
P.V. Mexican Seafood — authentic Mexican-seafood dining in Islamorada, where fresh Pacific-Rim recipes meet vibrant island flavor.
