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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Islamorada
Hog Heaven Sports Bar and Grill
Hog Heaven Sports Bar & Grill in Islamorada serves hearty smoked BBQ, fresh seafood, and dairy-free late-night fun just off the Overseas Highway.
Key West
Cabana Club
The Cabana Clubis a premier private swim and beach club offering a range of amenities including a heated/cooled pool, private sandy beach, spa/whirlpool, showering facilities, full bar, and a beach shop.
Islamorada
Capt Craig's Restaurant
A beloved Florida Keys seafood spot in Tavernier, serving fresh catches and the “world-famous” fish sandwich daily.
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
Morita's Cuban Cafe
Morita’s Cuban Café – A cozy roadside Cuban eatery in Cudjoe Key serving up authentic sandwiches, plates and coffee.
Marathon
Dockside Boot Key Harbor
Dockside at Boot Key Harbor offers waterfront dining with fresh seafood, cocktails, and sweeping marina views in Marathon, FL.
Key West
Sunset Tiki Bar at the Galleon Resort
Sunset Tiki Bar at the Galleon Resort offers tropical drinks and stunning oceanfront views, making it the perfect spot to watch the Key West sunset.
Key Largo
Num Thai Restaurant And Sushi Bar
Num Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar – A vibrant, family-run dining spot in Key Largo blending bold Thai cuisine with generous sushi rolls.
Key Largo
Keys Latin House
Keys Latin House is a Latin café and restaurant in Key Largo serving Cuban and Latin-inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with fresh pastries and traditional Cuban coffee.
Marathon
Mr. Beans Books & Beans (formerly Keys News and Coffee)
Mr. Beans' Books & Beans: coffee & books in Marathon—learn more.
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 West
Mac's Place
Mac’s Place — waterfront breakfast, lunch & dinner restaurant and lively tiki bar in Key West where marina views, daily live music and dock-side dining set the island tone.
Key Largo
Coco Plum Place
Coco Plum Place in Key Largo is a cozy café offering fresh-pressed juices, house-roasted coffee, smoothie bowls, avocado toast, and vegan-friendly fare in a boutique-style setting.
Gumby's Scratch Kitchen
Gumby’s Scratch Kitchen in Key Largo serves up made-from-scratch comfort classics and fresh daily specials in a casual, welcoming café setting.
