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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.

Lionfish sashimi garnished with greens on a glass plate by a calm lake.

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

Morada Bay

Morada Bay Keys – A scenic bayside dining and event destination at Mile Marker 81.6 in Islamorada overlooking Florida Bay.

Key West

Old Town Mexican Café

Old Town Mexican Café — authentic Mexican dining & tequila bar in Key West, where bold flavors and over 200 agave spirits meet island energy.

The Lower Keys

Boondocks Grille and Draft House

Boondocks Grille & Draft House is a lively waterfront restaurant and tiki bar in Ramrod Key, offering fresh seafood, burgers, live music, and the only 18-hole mini-golf course in the Florida Keys.

Key West

Asadero Mexican Taco and Grill

Asadero Mexican Grill in Key West offers authentic Mexican street food, featuring marinated meats, grilled specialties, and fresh tortillas in a casual, food truck setting.

Marathon

Sweet Savannah's Bake Shop

Sweet Savannah’s — cozy Key West bakery & café serving homemade breads, sandwiches, pastries, and island comfort

Islamorada

Craig's Island Time Catering & Festivals

Craig’s Island Time Catering & Festivals delivers turnkey event catering across the Keys, specializing in festival food, local flavor menus, and full-service logistics.

Marathon

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Marathon serves fresh seafood, sushi, and island-style comfort food with views of the water and a relaxed Keys vibe.

Key West

Goldman's Bagel Deli

Goldman’s Bagel Deli is a Key West favorite serving authentic boiled-and-baked bagels, hearty breakfasts, and classic New York–style deli sandwiches.

Key Largo

Keys Bite

Keys Bite — casual all-day American & Mexican dining in Key Largo with breakfast, lunch, dinner and hibachi specials.

Key West

Louie's Backyard

Louie’s Backyard — upscale ocean-front dining in Key West, where Caribbean flair meets fine cuisine under swaying palms.

Key Largo

Bayside Grille

Bayside Grille in Key Largo is a waterfront restaurant delivering vibrant Key-Caribbean cuisine, sunset views, and live music.

Marathon

La Chapina Restaurant

La Chapina Restaurant — authentic Guatemalan cuisine in Marathon, where bold flavors and island hospitality meet.

Key West

Hot Tin Roof & Sunset Pier

Hot Tin Roof Restaurant at Ocean Key Resort & Spa offers elegant, waterfront dining on Duval Street with a menu featuring island-inspired seafood and stunning harbor views.