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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Burgee Bar
Burgee Bar in Key Largo is a waterfront hangout offering refreshing drinks, live music, and stunning marina views in a relaxed Florida Keys atmosphere.
La Marea
La Marea at Playa Largo Resort — Mediterranean-inspired dining in Key Largo, where fresh local ingredients meet coastal elegance.
Islamorada
Krust Pizza & Pies
KRUST Pizza & Pies is a Tavernier, FL pizzeria and pie shop serving handcrafted pizzas and specialty desserts from its cozy Florida Keys location.
Islamorada
Chef Michael's
Experience Chef Michael's: creative local Florida Keys cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The Lower Keys
Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill
Salty Oyster Dockside Bar & Grill — relaxed waterfront dining in Stock Island/Key West, where fresh seafood, craft cocktails and live music meet marina‑side views.
Key West
The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig Key West offers inventive street food and bold flavors in a lively, casual atmosphere steps from Duval Street.
Key West
The Docks Stock Island
The Docks on Stock Island offers fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and waterfront dining with stunning marina views in a relaxed island setting.
Key West
A&B Lobster House
A&B Lobster House is a historic waterfront fine-dining restaurant in Key West, renowned for fresh seafood, premium steaks, and harbor views.
Key West
Brady's Pub
Brady’s Pub is a lively Irish pub and sports bar in Key West known for hearty pub fare, multiple TVs broadcasting games, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.
Islamorada
Morada Way Arts & Cultural District
Discover vibrant art and culture in the heart of Islamorada at Morada Way!
Key West
Santiago's Bodega Tapas Restaurant
Santiago’s Bodega — tapas small‑plates & sangria in Key West, where globally‑inspired shareable dishes meet a warm, local neighborhood vibe.
Key West
Dorada
Dorada Key West is a beachfront restaurant inside Casa Marina offering Baja-Med cuisine that blends Mexican, Mediterranean, and Florida-inspired flavors.
Key West
Half Shell Raw Bar
Half Shell Raw Bar in Key West is a historic seafood house offering fresh oysters, local fish, and waterside dining at the harbor.
Islamorada
Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort
The Tiki Bar at Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada serves tropical cocktails and island-inspired bites with breathtaking ocean views and a relaxed Keys vibe.
