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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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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.

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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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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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Islamorada

Tuyo y Mio THAI

Tuyo y Mio Thai in Islamorada offers authentic Thai cuisine with bold flavors and fresh ingredients in a cozy island setting.

Marathon

Grassy Key Land and Sea Market

Butcher, fish house, bakery, and deli offering fresh, local fare in Grassy Key.

Marathon

Barnacle Barney's Tiki Bar and Grill

Barnacle Barney’s Tiki Bar & Grill in Marathon offers waterfront dining, tropical drinks, and live music in a laid-back Keys setting.

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.

Marathon

Dockside Boot Key Harbor

Dockside at Boot Key Harbor offers waterfront dining with fresh seafood, cocktails, and sweeping marina views in Marathon, FL.

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.

Islamorada

MEAT Eatery And Taproom

M.E.A.T. Eatery & Taproom — award-winning gourmet burger bar in Islamorada, where handcrafted patties and local craft beers meet a casual Keys vibe.

Marathon

Lick It BBQ & Wood Fire Pizza

Waterfront BBQ & pizza in Long Key with killer sunset views.

Marathon

Faro Blanco Marina

Faro Blanco Marina — premier full-service yacht marina and waterfront destination in Marathon, Florida Keys with deep-water slips, fuel, dockside amenities & dining.

Key Largo

Keys' Meads

Keys Meads is a Florida Keys craft meadery producing small-batch, locally inspired honey wines with tropical flavor profiles.

Key West

Bagatelle

Bagatelle Key West is an elegant tropical-American restaurant on Duval Street, known for its gourmet seafood, inventive cocktails, and romantic ambiance.