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 Largo
The Catch Restaurant & Bar
The Catch Restaurant and Bar in Key Largo serves fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and classic Keys flavors in a relaxed waterfront setting.
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 West
Cafe Marquesa
Café Marquesa (at the Marquesa Hotel) offers refined coastal fine dining in Key West, blending locally sourced seafood, meats, and house-made desserts in an elegant setting.
Key Largo
Sal's Ballyhoo's
Sal’s Ballyhoo’s Historic Seafood Grille — fresh Florida seafood with a Southern twist in Key Largo, where award‑winning dishes meet indoor and pet‑friendly outdoor dining.
Marathon
Brass Monkey
Long-running locals' bar featuring food, pool, darts, karaoke, and live music.
Key Largo
Italian Food Company - Key Largo
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas and Italian classics in Key Largo.
Islamorada
Tides Beachside Bar & Grill
Beachside Bar & Grill at Islander Resort in Islamorada offers fresh coastal cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and stunning oceanfront views in a relaxed tropical setting.
Key West
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
Better Than Sex in Key West is a romantic dessert restaurant featuring decadent sweets, chocolate-dipped wines, and an intimate atmosphere.
Key Largo
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo serves vibrant waterfront dining with a casual Tiki Bar, live music, dockside seating, boat dockage, and a “Keysy” island vibe.
The Lower Keys
China Garden
China Garden in Big Pine Key offers classic Chinese dishes like General Tso’s Chicken, pork fried rice, and chow mein in a casual, family‑friendly setting.
Marathon
Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House
Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House in Marathon delivers premium steaks, fresh seafood, and surf-and-turf classics in an upscale yet relaxed Keys setting.
Key West
Roostica Pizzeria
Roostica Wood‑Fire Pizzeria — authentic Neapolitan‑style pizzas in Key West on Stock Island, where quality Italian ingredients meet a lively island ambiance.
Marathon
Edgewater Lodge
Edgewater Lodge is a waterfront retreat in Long Key, Florida, offering direct access to the water, an on-site boat ramp, and a private beach area. Ideal for boating enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil escape.
Islamorada
Scuba Town USA
Scuba Town USA in Islamorada offers an all-in-one dive and vacation experience with lodging, dining, pools, a private beach, and access to multiple dive-related businesses, all set within Three Waters Resort & Marina.
Islamorada
A Movable Feast
A Movable Feast is a premier Upper Keys catering company and food truck, offering fresh, creative menus delivered right to your event.
