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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.

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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.

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Cuban Heritage, Food and Culture Enrich Key West

Sample the sweetness of fried plantains served with lime-kissed pork chops.

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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.

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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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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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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.

Marathon

Island Fish Company

Island Fish Co. — waterfront tiki bar & restaurant in Marathon, where fresh seafood, tropical views, and island vibes come together.

Islamorada

South Island Pizza

Family owned and operated pizza and Italian cuisine.

Key West

DJ's Clam Shack

DJ’s Clam Shack in Key West is a casual seafood spot known for its over-stuffed lobster rolls, garlic steamed clams, and conch fritters.

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.

Islamorada

Lido 73

Lido 73 — waterfront Italian-inspired dining in Tavernier (Florida Keys), where coastal flavor meets laid-back beach-club ambiance.

Key Largo

Take Two Key Largo

Take Two Key Largo offers fresh, delicious seafood and American cuisine in a relaxed Keys atmosphere.

Islamorada

Oceanview Inn & Sports Club

The Ocean View Inn & Sports Pub in Islamorada offers comfortable accommodations with a tropical flair, an outdoor pool, and a lively pub serving classic American fare and late-night bites.

Key West

Deluna's Cafe

Daya’s Cafe Cuban Restaurant in Key Largo offers authentic Cuban breakfast, sandwiches, and espresso in a welcoming, casual setting.

Key Largo

The Fish House

The Fish House in Key Largo is famous for its fresh, locally caught seafood and classic Florida Keys flavors served in a cozy, nautical 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.

Key West

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.