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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Salute!
Salute! On The Beach — beach‑front Italian‑seafood dining at Higgs Beach in Key West, where Caribbean‑influenced Italian fare meets sand‑under‑your‑feet ambiance.
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market in Key West offers fresh produce, gourmet snacks, and everyday essentials in a convenient island location.
Pickles Pub's Sandbar
Pickles Pub’s Sandbar — lively sports bar in Key West with 40+ TVs, late-night eats and poured-in-pub fun.
La Trattoria-Old Town
La Trattoria — authentic Italian dining in Key West, where classic cuisine and seaside elegance come together.
Bruschetta Francesca
Bruschetta Francesca is a cozy Key West Italian restaurant serving authentic Tuscan fare—pastas, steak, seafood, and classic wines—in a warm, intimate setting.
Chris Clearwater Charters
Chris Clearwater Charters: Custom fishing, snorkeling & sandbar adventures with a chef-captain in the Florida Keys.
A&B Lobster House
A&B Lobster House is a historic waterfront fine-dining restaurant in Key West, renowned for fresh seafood, premium steaks, and harbor views.
B's Reggae Bites
B’s Reggae Bites — authentic Jamaican food truck and island-style carry-out in Marathon, Florida Keys.
Kindler Wood-Fired Fare
Kindler Wood-Fired Fare — upscale wood-fired dining in Islamorada, where open-hearth cooking and island elegance unite.
The Florida Boy Bar and Grill
Florida Boy Bar and Grill in Layton serves up fresh seafood, burgers, and cold drinks in a laid-back, coastal atmosphere.
Alabama Jacks
Alabama Jack’s is a rustic, waterfront fish shack and dive bar in Key Largo, celebrated for its laid-back vibe and fresh seafood.
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill
Shipwreck’s Bar & Grill — waterfront bar & grill in Key Largo offering seafood dishes, comfort grub and brews on tap in a laid‑back canal‑side setting.
Southernmost Beach Café
Southernmost Beach Café in Key West serves fresh coastal cuisine and tropical cocktails with unbeatable oceanfront views.
Cow's Rule Gourmet Butter Company
Cow’s Rule Gourmet Butter Company in Key Largo creates small-batch compound butters that add bold, ready-to-use flavor to everyday cooking.