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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Marathon Yacht Club
Exclusive waterfront community with boating, dining, and social events.
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo serves vibrant waterfront dining with a casual Tiki Bar, live music, dockside seating, boat dockage, and a “Keysy” island vibe.
Crooked Palm Cabana
Crooked Palm Cabana is a cocktail lounge at Crooked Palm Distillery in Key West, serving handcrafted spirits, rum tastings, and tropical libations.
Blue Mojito
Blue Mojito Bar at Hyatt Centric Key West is a stylish waterfront lounge offering creative cocktails, light bites, and marina views.
Lazy Days Islamorada
Award-winning oceanfront dining with fresh seafood, steaks, and stunning views.
The Saint Hotel
The Saint Hotel Key West, Autograph Collection, is an adults-only boutique hotel located at 417 Eaton Street in Old Town Key West.
Grassy Key Land and Sea Market
Butcher, fish house, bakery, and deli offering fresh, local fare in Grassy Key.
Seaside Eatery
Seaside Eatery — all‑vegan café in Key Largo where creative plant‑based breakfast, wraps and artisanal sandwiches meet laid‑back island charm.
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.
Tropical Food Market
Tropical Food Market in the Florida Keys serves authentic Caribbean cuisine, fresh groceries, and homemade specialties full of island flavor.
Conch Republic Seafood Company
Conch Republic Seafood Company in Key West crafts island-style cuisine with fresh seafood, steaks, raw bar offerings, and tropical flavors.
Stock Rock Cafe
Stock Rock Café at Cow Key Marina serves fresh seafood, craft beers, and classic bites in a laid-back waterfront setting.
Tuyo y Mio THAI
Tuyo y Mio Thai in Islamorada offers authentic Thai cuisine with bold flavors and fresh ingredients in a cozy island setting.
The Docks Stock Island
The Docks on Stock Island offers fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and waterfront dining with stunning marina views in a relaxed island setting.
Enrico’s Pizza
Enrico’s Pizza blends New York–style pizza, pasta, subs, and salads with fresh ingredients and family tradition in the Florida Keys.