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
Key West Salad Shack
Key West Salad Shack is a fresh, locally owned spot in Old Town serving vegan salads, wraps, cold-pressed juices, and specialty coffee drinks—perfect for a quick, healthy bite in the heart of Key West.
Key Largo
Rancho Pascual
Peruvian Cuisine & More — authentic Peruvian restaurant in the Florida Keys where fresh ceviche, bold flavors and island hospitality meet.
Islamorada
Florida Keys Brewing Co.
Florida Keys Brewing Co. is the Upper Keys’ first microbrewery, serving award-winning craft beers in a vibrant beer garden and taproom located in Islamorada’s Morada Way Arts District—perfect for beer lovers and locals alike. Also offers a vacation rental.
Islamorada
The Trading Post
The Trading Post of Islamorada — a 24/7 deli, grocery, and local market hub with fresh food, full deli, and essentials.
The Lower Keys
Murray's Market
Murray’s Market in Marathon offers fresh-cut meats, Boar’s Head subs, produce, baked goods, beer, wine & gourmet groceries.
The Lower Keys
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.
Marathon
Paradise Cuban Restaurant
Paradise Cuban Restaurant – Authentic Cuban breakfast and lunch comfort food in the heart of the Florida Keys.
Marathon
Lazy Days South
Lazy Days South — oceanfront dining restaurant in Marathon, where Keys-style seafood and sunset views create laid-back island elegance.
The Lower Keys
A Slice of Paradise
A Slice of Paradise in Summerland Key serves hand-tossed pizza, specialty pies, subs, wings, and more in a laid-back Keys setting.
The Lower Keys
Pizzaworks
Pizza Works — dependable family-style pizzeria in Big Pine Key where classic pies meet laid-back island flavor.
Five Brothers Two
Five Brothers Two in the Florida Keys serves authentic Cuban coffee, sandwiches, and island-inspired eats with warm, local hospitality.
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 West
801 Bourbon Bar
801 Bourbon Bar is a vibrant nightlife hotspot in Key West featuring drag shows, karaoke, specialty drinks, and nonstop entertainment.
Key West
Alonzo's Patio Bar
A laid-back, open-air patio bar in Key West offering cocktails, waterfront vibes, and classic island atmosphere behind Alonzo’s Oyster Bar.
