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.
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.
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.
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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.
The Lower Keys
Stock Rock Cafe
Stock Rock Café at Cow Key Marina serves fresh seafood, craft beers, and classic bites in a laid-back waterfront setting.
Key West
Caribbean Coffee Roasters
Caribbean Coffee Roasters in Key West delivers premium, small-batch roasted coffee in a cozy, island café setting.
The Lower Keys
Kiki's Sandbar & Grille
Kiki’s Sandbar & Bar & Grille — beachfront seafood bar & grill in Little Torch Key, where live music, tropical views, and island vibes come together.
Key West
The Backyard - Blue Flamingo
The Backyard Blue Flamingo in Key West serves up island-inspired eats, refreshing cocktails, and a relaxed, tropical backyard vibe.
Marathon
Conch Custard
Taste the unique flavors of Conch Custard in Marathon, FL—fresh, local, and unforgettable!
Islamorada
Craig's Island Time Catering & Festivals
Island Time Catering is a Florida Keys mobile catering service offering full-service off-site catering, festival food vending, and fish sandwiches for local events.
The Lower Keys
Coco's Kitchen
Coco’s Kitchen in Big Pine Key is a beloved Cuban eatery serving up classic dishes like Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and breakfast favorites in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Key West
Kava Key
Kava Key is a non-alcoholic kava bar and community gathering space steps off Duval Street in Key West, offering kava, kratom tea, kombucha, house mocktails, kava ice cream, and a self-serve ramen bar in a lantern-lit 18th-century ship-inspired setting open daily noon to 2 AM.
Marathon
Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort
Waterfront resort in Marathon with two pools, private marina, on-site dining, and event spaces.
Meetings Max
250
Total Space
40000 sq ft
Key West
One Love Food Truck
One Love Food Truck — Caribbean fusion cuisine in Key West, where Jamaican spices and island flavors meet creative comfort fare.
Islamorada
CAO Bakery & Cafe
Authentic Cuban‑American bakery and café serving classic pastelitos, cortaditos, sandwiches, and homemade baked goods in Islamorada.
Islamorada
Mangrove Marina
Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.
Marathon
Paradise Cuban Restaurant
Paradise Cuban Restaurant – Authentic Cuban breakfast and lunch comfort food in the heart of the Florida Keys.
