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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Key West
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.
Key Largo
Gilbert's Resort
Gilbert’s Resort & Marina is a laid-back waterfront resort in Key Largo, featuring waterfront rooms, a private beach, and the Keys’ largest tiki bar with live music and dining.
Key West
Abbondanza Italian Restaurant
Abbondanza in Key West is a modern Italian trattoria serving authentic pasta, seafood, wood-fired pizzas, and small plates with a casual, stylish flair.
Key West
Onlywood Pizzeria Trattoria
OnlyWood Pizzeria & Trattoria — authentic Italian dining in Key West, where wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and artisan pastas meet island charm.
Key West
Flagler's Restaurant
Beachfront dining with Baja-Med cuisine, craft cocktails, and stunning ocean views.
Key West
Sunny Eggs
SUNNY EGGS is a cozy café on Fleming Street in Key West, FL, serving breakfast and brunch favorites in a bright, cheerful atmosphere.
Islamorada
Kaiyo Grill & Sushi
Kaiyo Grill & Sushi — upscale Island-Asian fusion dining in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Galley Grill
The Galley Grill in Summerland Key serves hearty American comfort food, fresh breakfast classics, and casual lunch specials in a welcoming Keys-style café.
Key West
Miami Subs Grill
Miami Grill – A vibrant Florida-based fast-casual eatery serving Philly cheesesteaks, wings, Greek gyros and more.
Key West
Pickles Pub's Sandbar
Pickles Pub’s Sandbar — lively sports bar in Key West with 40+ TVs, late-night eats and poured-in-pub fun.
Key West
Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
The Flaming Buoy Filet Co. in Key West blends retro supper-club charm with fresh seafood and Caribbean-inspired cuisine in an intimate, whimsical setting.
Islamorada
Drift On The Beach
Drift On The Beach in Islamorada features open-flame coastal cuisine, fresh seafood, and island-inspired cocktails in a laid-back beachfront resort setting.
Islamorada
Atlantic's Edge Restaurant
Atlantic's Edge is a premier seafood restaurant in Islamorada, offering island-inspired cuisine with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Marathon
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.
