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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

The Hilton Key West Resort & Marina

The Hilton Key West Resort & Marina is a luxury waterfront resort on Stock Island, featuring six heated saltwater pools, a 165-slip marina, an on-site restaurant, and complimentary shuttle service to Old Town Key West.

Fat Tuesday

Fat Tuesday is a lively frozen cocktail bar on Duval Street in Key West, famous for its colorful daiquiris and festive party vibe.

Key West

Bobalu's Southern Café

Bobalu’s Restaurant & Bar in the Florida Keys serves fresh seafood, hand-tossed pizza, and island-inspired dishes in a casual, family-friendly setting.

Marathon

Tiki Grill

Tiki Grill in Marathon serves fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, and island-inspired dishes in a relaxed, waterfront setting.

Marathon

Herbie's Bar & Chowder House

Herbie’s Bar & Chowder House in Marathon is a longtime favorite on the Overseas Highway, known for hearty seafood dishes, craft beer selections, and a genuine Florida Keys vibe.

Key West

Harpoon Harry's

Harpoon Harry’s in Key West is a lively, all-day diner serving hearty breakfasts, fresh seafood, and classic comfort food with a laid-back island vibe.

Islamorada

Islamorada Shrimp Shack

Islamorada Shrimp Shack — fresh seafood dining in Islamorada, where family-run flavor meets Keys charm.

Key West

Cupcake Sushi

Cupcake Sushi in Key West offers innovative dessert cupcakes shaped like sushi rolls—moist cake, ganache, and buttercream dipped in dark chocolate and topped with colorful nonpareils.

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.

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