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.

Key lime pie with whipped cream and lime on a plate, coffee cup nearby.

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.

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Key Largo

Mrs. Mac's Kitchen (Little)

Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen – A beloved Key Largo eatery serving hearty seafood, comfort classics and award-winning Key Lime Pie in a fun Florida Keys setting.

Key West

Courthouse Deli & Whit's Frozen Custard

Courthouse Deli and Whit’s Frozen Custard in Key West serves fresh-made sandwiches, salads, and creamy frozen custard in a cozy, local spot.

Key West

Lolita's Coastal Cocina

Lolita’s Coastal Cocina — vibrant Latin-inspired waterfront dining at Opal Key Resort & Marina in Key West.

Kermit's Key Lime Shop

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.

Key West

Little Room Jazz Club

Little Room Jazz Club is a chic Duval Street cocktail venue in Key West with nightly live jazz, craft cocktails, and an intimate listening room vibe.

Keys Season Deals

Key West

Havana Cabana

Cuban vibes meet Key West charm—discover Havana Cabana.Havana Cabana at Key West is a Cuban-inspired hotel featuring the largest pool in Key West, a poolside bar, and a food truck serving Cuban cuisine.

Weddings Max

150

Meetings Max

Total Space

1820 sq ft

Largest Room

1100 sq ft