Seafood platter with crab, shrimp, and wine on a wooden table.

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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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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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.

Lionfish sashimi garnished with greens on a glass plate by a calm lake.

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.

Islamorada

Craig's Island Time Catering & Festivals

Island Time Catering is a Florida Keys mobile catering service offering full-service off-site catering, festival food vending, and fish sandwiches for local events.

Keys Season Deals

Islamorada

Little Limón

Little Limón in Islamorada is a rooftop gem offering bold Latin American–Asian fusion cuisine, creative cocktails, and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views.

Islamorada

Chef Michael's

Experience Chef Michael's: creative local Florida Keys cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Key West

McKee's Tiki Bar

McKee’s Tiki Bar — poolside tropical bar & eats in Key West, where vibrant flavors and waterfront views meet laid-back island fun.

Gumby's Scratch Kitchen

Gumby’s Scratch Kitchen in Key Largo serves up made-from-scratch comfort classics and fresh daily specials in a casual, welcoming café setting.

Islamorada

Taki Outi

Taki Outi Islamorada serves up fresh, flavorful Asian-inspired takeout with a Keys twist.

Marathon

B's Reggae Bites

B’s Reggae Bites — authentic Jamaican food truck and island-style carry-out in Marathon, Florida Keys.

Key West

Kermit's Key Lime Pie Shop

Located on Duval Street, Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe offers a variety of key lime treats, including their famous key lime pie, in a vibrant and historic setting.

Marathon

Barracuda Grill Restaurant

Barracuda Grill in Marathon, FL is a seafood-forward restaurant offering fresh fish, steaks, tacos, and an eclectic menu in a cozy, fish-themed setting.

Fisherman's Cafe

Fisherman’s Café in Key West serves fresh seafood, classic American breakfasts, and island-style sandwiches in a laid-back, walk-up setting.

Key Largo

Rancho Pascual

Peruvian Cuisine & More — authentic Peruvian restaurant in the Florida Keys where fresh ceviche, bold flavors and island hospitality meet.

Key West

Aqua Lodges At Hurricane Hole Marina

Stay in unique dual stateroom houseboats with full kitchens, A/C, and waterfront views!

The Lower Keys

Boondocks Grille and Draft House

Boondocks Grille & Draft House is a lively waterfront restaurant and tiki bar in Ramrod Key, offering fresh seafood, burgers, live music, and the only 18-hole mini-golf course in the Florida Keys.