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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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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 West

Blackfin Bistro

Blackfin Bistro in Key West is an upscale yet approachable grill offering a refined mix of seafood, steak, and American-inspired dishes in a stylish setting.

Key West

Hog's Breath Saloon

Hog’s Breath Saloon in Key West is a legendary bar and grill serving cold drinks, live music, and laid-back island vibes just steps from Duval Street.

Marathon

Burdines Waterfront Restaurant & Marina

Burdine's Waterfront is a relaxed, family-friendly bar and grill in Marathon, Florida, serving fresh seafood, classic American dishes, and offering scenic waterfront dining with views of Boot Key Harbor.

Key Largo

Salty's Bar and Grill

Salty’s Bar & Grill — vibrant waterfront bar & grill in Key Largo where laid‑back island vibes meet hearty American classics and cold drinks.

Key West

Conch Flyer - Key West Airport

Key West

Cuban Coffee Queen

Cuban Coffee Queen in Key West serves authentic Cuban coffee, fresh breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and tropical smoothies in a vibrant café setting.

Marathon

Coco's Deli & General Store & Tackle

Coco’s General Store & Deli in Marathon offers made-to-order sandwiches, cold beverages, snacks, grocery essentials, and beach gear in a convenient off-U.S. 1 location.

Key West

Rick's and Durty Harry's

Rick’s & Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex — vibrant live music and dance club in Key West, where seven venues under one roof deliver nonstop fun on Duval Street.

Key West

Onlywood Pizzeria Trattoria

OnlyWood Pizzeria & Trattoria — authentic Italian dining in Key West, where wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and artisan pastas meet island charm.

The Lower Keys

Galley Grill

The Galley Grill in Summerland Key serves hearty American comfort food, fresh breakfast classics, and casual lunch specials in a welcoming Keys-style café.

Keys Season Deals