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
Café Sole
Café Solé is a Key West fine-dining gem blending French technique with fresh local seafood in an elegant yet relaxed setting.
La Marea
La Marea at Playa Largo Resort — Mediterranean-inspired dining in Key Largo, where fresh local ingredients meet coastal elegance.
Key West
The Wandering Rooster
Key West family-owned truck serving island flavors: burgers and conch fritters.
Marathon
Lazy Days South
Lazy Days South — oceanfront dining restaurant in Marathon, where Keys-style seafood and sunset views create laid-back island elegance.
Key West
El Meson De Pepe
El Meson de Pepe is an iconic Cuban restaurant in Key West, located on Mallory Square, offering authentic Cuban cuisine and tropical cocktails in a lively, festive atmosphere.
Key West
The Green Pineapple
The Green Pineapple — eco-conscious lifestyle boutique & wellness café in the heart of Key West.
Key West
Conchiglia Key West
Conchiglia Key West is an authentic Italian restaurant located at 816 Duval Street, offering handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, fresh local seafood, and craft cocktails in a beautifully restored Conch house. A true taste of La Dolce Vita, Island Style.
Key West
Amigos Tortilla Bar
Amigos Tortilla Bar in Key West serves fresh, handmade Mexican street food, featuring their signature square tacos, burritos, and flavorful salsas in a vibrant, casual setting.
Key West
Bruschetta Francesca
Bruschetta Francesca is a cozy Key West Italian restaurant serving authentic Tuscan fare—pastas, steak, seafood, and classic wines—in a warm, intimate setting.
Key West
El Siboney Restaurant Key West
El Siboney is a family-friendly Cuban restaurant in Key West offering authentic, budget-conscious dishes like roast pork, ropa vieja, and Cuban sandwiches.
The Lower Keys
China Garden
China Garden in Big Pine Key offers classic Chinese dishes like General Tso’s Chicken, pork fried rice, and chow mein in a casual, family‑friendly setting.
Marathon
Wooden Spoon
The Wooden Spoon in Marathon is a beloved local diner serving hearty breakfast and classic comfort food in a cozy, hometown setting.
Islamorada
Punta Morada
Punta Morada is a coastal Mexican raw bar and grill opening June 2026 at Mile Marker 81 in Islamorada, serving fresh oysters, aguachiles, ceviches, seafood flatbreads, wood-fired tacos, paellas, and curated wines in an open-air tropical setting with a Jungle Bar.
