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.
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.
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.
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Islamorada
Drift On The Beach
Drift On The Beach in Islamorada features open-flame coastal cuisine, fresh seafood, and island-inspired cocktails in a laid-back beachfront resort setting.
Key West
Paradise Cafe
Paradise Café – A casual, family-friendly café in Key West serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches and burgers.
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
Little Whitehouse Subs
Little Whitehouse Subs in Key West specializes in giant, Jersey-style submarine sandwiches made fresh with premium meats and house-baked bread.
Marathon
Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Marathon serves fresh seafood, sushi, and island-style comfort food with views of the water and a relaxed Keys vibe.
Key West
Wasacaca Venezuelan Food
Wasacaca Venezuelan Food in Key West serves authentic Venezuelan cuisine bursting with bold flavors and island flair.
