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.
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.
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 West
Four Marlins
Reach Resort features Four Marlins, an oceanfront restaurant serving fresh seafood, coastal fare, and craft cocktails with panoramic Atlantic views.
Marathon
Cracked Conch Cafe
Fresh seafood delights and famous conch dishes await you at Cracked Conch Cafe!
Key West
Bel Mare
Bel Mare is a waterfront fine-dining Italian restaurant in Key West, serving handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and creative cocktails.
Marathon
Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar
Lighthouse Kitchen + Bar – waterfront seafood restaurant in Marathon, where fresh local flavors and sunset views shine.
Key West
one DUVAL
One Duval — waterfront fine dining restaurant in Key West, where elegant cuisine and stunning Gulf views meet.
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 Largo
High Tide Restaurant
High Tide Restaurant in Key Largo serves up hearty all-day breakfasts, fresh seafood dishes, and homestyle specials in a welcoming café setting.
Key Largo
The Captain’s Catch
The Captain’s Catch in Key Largo serves up fresh seafood favorites, local specialties, and island-inspired flavors in a welcoming Keys atmosphere.
Key West
Caroline's Cafe
Caroline’s Café is a Key West favorite on Duval Street, known for its fresh seafood, hearty sandwiches, and Caribbean-inspired dishes served with laid-back island flair.
The Lower Keys
Taco Express
Taco Express Lower Keys — vibrant Mexican-American eatery in Summerland Key, where bold flavors and all-day breakfast meet island beach vibes.
Key West
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market in Key West offers fresh produce, gourmet snacks, and everyday essentials in a convenient island location.
Key Largo
Keys Latin House
Keys Latin House is a Latin café and restaurant in Key Largo serving Cuban and Latin-inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with fresh pastries and traditional Cuban coffee.
Key West
Rock Key Café
Rock Key Café — breakfast and brunch café in Key West, offering fresh sandwiches, Latin‑American coffee and casual island vibes right on 111 Overseas Hwy.
Islamorada
ReelCatch
ReelCatch — Keys-inspired cuisine in Islamorada, where beachfront views meet live music & island flavors.
Marathon
Butterfly Café
Butterfly Café at Tranquility Bay offers casual waterfront dining with island-inspired fare and scenic canal views.
