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 Docks Restaurant + Raw Bar
The Docks Key West offers fresh-caught seafood, craft cocktails, and stunning harbor views in a laid-back coastal atmosphere.
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen at Ocean’s Edge in Key West offers waterfront dining featuring fresh local seafood, Caribbean-inspired flavors, and sweeping marina views.
The Wandering Rooster
Key West family-owned truck serving island flavors: burgers and conch fritters.
Caribbean Coffee Roasters
Caribbean Coffee Roasters in Key West delivers premium, small-batch roasted coffee in a cozy, island café setting.
Cudjoe Pizza
Cudjoe Pizza is a wood-fired pizza truck in Cudjoe Key, Florida, offering artisan pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients and a signature high-hydration dough.
Onlywood Grill
Onlywood Grill — Italian wood-fired steakhouse & pizzeria in Key West, where imported craftsmanship and local flavor meet.
The Best Coffee in Town
The Best Coffee in Town Key West brews rich, aromatic coffee made from premium beans, served fresh in a cozy island setting.
Date & Thyme Organic Cafe and Market
Date & Thyme is an organic café and market in Key West offering fresh, vegan and gluten-free friendly breakfast and lunch options, along with grab-and-go meals and wellness products.
Lobster Shack
Lobster Shack Islamorada serves fresh-caught lobster rolls, seafood sandwiches, and tropical bites with island flair.
Origami Sushi Bar
The Spa at Sunset Key Cottages — luxury island-spa and wellness retreat in Key West, where serene treatments meet private-island elegance.
Sombrero Marina
Sombrero Marina: A full‑amenity, live‑aboard marina in Marathon’s protected Boot Key Harbor, complete with slips, laundry, showers, and a waterfront bar.
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market in Key West offers fresh produce, gourmet snacks, and everyday essentials in a convenient island location.
Lobster Shack, The
Lobster Shack Key West serves fresh, buttery lobster rolls, sandwiches, and seafood favorites just steps from the beach.
7 Mile Grill
7 Mile Grill is a casual, dockside eatery in Marathon, Florida, serving hearty breakfast favorites, fresh local seafood, and its world-famous Key Lime Pie.