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
Tropical Food Market
Tropical Food Market in the Florida Keys serves authentic Caribbean cuisine, fresh groceries, and homemade specialties full of island flavor.
Key West
The Baklava
The Baklava Key West is a specialty dessert shop in Key West offering handcrafted baklava, Greek pastries, and indulgent sweet treats on Greene Street.
Key Largo
Bayside Sunset Bar
Bayside Sunset Bar in Key Largo offers waterfront dining with spectacular sunset views, live music, and craft cocktails.
Key West
Tong's Garden
Tongs Garden in Key West serves authentic Chinese cuisine made fresh with bold flavors and generous portions in a casual, welcoming setting.
Key West
Frita's Cuban Burgers
Fritas Cuban Burger Café brings the bold flavors of Cuban street food to Key West with signature frita burgers and fusion tacos.
The Lower Keys
Yessi's Kitchen
Yessi’s Kitchen Co. is a Florida Keys–based private chef and catering service known for fresh seafood dishes, tacos, and house-made ceviche served at local markets and pop-up events.
The Lower Keys
Hogfish Bar & Grill
Hogfish Bar and Grill in Key West serves authentic island flavors, fresh local seafood, and cold drinks in a laid-back waterfront setting.
Key West
Toes In the Sand
Toes in the Sand Key West offers beachfront dining with stunning ocean views, fresh seafood, and tropical cocktails in a relaxed island atmosphere.
Key Largo
Vicky Bakery Key Largo
Family-owned since 1972, Vicky Bakery serves authentic Cuban pastries and treats!
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.
Islamorada
Marathon Bagel Co. Islamorada
Marathon Bagel Co. — New York/New Jersey-style bagels in Marathon, where freshly baked 14%-protein rolls meet all-day breakfast & lunch favorites.
Key Largo
The Buzzard's Roost
The Buzzard’s Roost — waterfront Key Largo restaurant serving fresh seafood, steaks & island ambiance.
Key Largo
Raise The Bar
A Grape Guy Consulting — sommelier-led wine & beer training in the Florida Keys, where confidence and fun meet 30 years of hospitality experience.
The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar
The Key Thai & Sushi offers authentic Thai cuisine and fresh sushi rolls in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Mangrove Marina
Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.
