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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

Caribbean Club

Historic Florida Bay bar with stunning sunsets, live bands, karaoke nights, and signature rum punches — a beloved local hangout in Key Largo, FL.

Key West

The Key West Hotel

The Key West Hotel is a boutique retreat offering a blend of historic charm and modern comfort in the heart of Old Town Key West.

The Lower Keys

Boardwalk Bar & Grill

Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory in Tavernier is famous for its award-winning key lime pie, cookies, and handmade sweet treats.

Key West

Key West EmPourium

EmPOURium — vibrant multi-venue food, drink & entertainment destination in the heart of Key West.

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Marathon

King Seafood Market & Restaurant

King Seafood – Market & Restaurant — fresh local seafood market and casual dining spot in Marathon, where daily catches become your meal.

Marathon

Butterfly Café

Butterfly Café at Tranquility Bay offers casual waterfront dining with island-inspired fare and scenic canal views.

Key West

Baby's Coffee

Baby’s Coffee, Key West’s iconic roastery since 1991, offers 100% Arabica beans in a variety of roasts, including the popular Key West Old Town Roast®. Enjoy their gourmet blends at their Mile Marker 15 location or shop online.

Islamorada

Atlantic's Edge Restaurant

Atlantic's Edge is a premier seafood restaurant in Islamorada, offering island-inspired cuisine with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Fritanga Amerrisque

Fritanga Amerrisque in Key Largo serves authentic Nicaraguan cuisine—think grilled meats, gallo pinto, and traditional dishes—straight from a cozy eatery/food truck.

The Lower Keys

Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center

Looe Key Reef Resort offers beachfront accommodations, daily scuba and snorkeling trips, a full-service dive shop, and a Tiki Bar with live entertainment in the Florida Keys.

Islamorada

Café Moka

Cafe Moka is a cozy, full-service café in Tavernier offering artisan coffee, gourmet pastries, fresh sandwiches, and all-day breakfast in a laid-back Florida Keys setting.