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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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Key Largo

Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant

Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant — fresh seafood dining in Key Largo, where Keys-style dishes meet tropical ambiance.

Key West

La Grignote

La Grignote is a charming French bakery and café in Key West, offering scratch-made pastries, gourmet brunch dishes, and specialty coffees in a cozy, island-inspired setting.

Islamorada

HARBOR CAFE 90

Harbor Café 90 blends Cuban café culture with Florida Keys vibes, serving freshly baked pastelitos, croquetas, cafecitos, and savory bites by the waterfront.

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.

The Lower Keys

Big Pine Rooster

Big Pine Rooster is a Big Pine Key restaurant celebrated for its hearty, homestyle meals—from BBQ ribs to fresh seafood—served daily in a casual island setting.

Key West

Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon

Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon in Key West is a vibrant dog-friendly bar with live music, creative cocktails, and a renowned food truck on-site.

Key West

Tattoos & Scars Saloon

Tattoos and Scars Saloon Key West is a lively downtown bar offering cold drinks, live music, and a true island party vibe.

Key West

Alonzo's Patio Bar

A laid-back, open-air patio bar in Key West offering cocktails, waterfront vibes, and classic island atmosphere behind Alonzo’s Oyster Bar.

Key West

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West blends aviation history, craft beer, and island-inspired cuisine in a lush garden setting.

Key West

Orchid Key Inn

Orchid Key Inn is an adults-only boutique hotel on Duval Street, offering stylish rooms, a tropical pool with a hot tub, and a vibrant poolside bar, all within walking distance of Key West's top attractions.

Key West

Conchiglia Key West

Conchiglia Key West is an authentic Italian restaurant located at 816 Duval Street, offering handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, fresh local seafood, and craft cocktails in a beautifully restored Conch house. A true taste of La Dolce Vita, Island Style.