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
Grand Vin Wine Bar
Key West’s original wine bar, Grand Vin Wine Bar offers an inviting porch setting to enjoy exceptional wines and curated cheese plates in the heart of Old Town.
The Lower Keys
The Dining Room
The Dining Room at Little Palm Island offers an exclusive oceanfront culinary experience featuring fresh, locally inspired cuisine in a luxurious tropical setting.
Islamorada
The Florida Boy Bar and Grill
Florida Boy Bar and Grill in Layton serves up fresh seafood, burgers, and cold drinks in a laid-back, coastal atmosphere.
The Lower Keys
Florida Keys Cafe
Florida Keys Café in Big Pine Key is a cozy diner serving hearty breakfast and lunch classics with friendly local charm.
Key West
The Birdcage Cabaret
The Birdcage Cabaret — live drag & variety cabaret in Key West, where glitz, music & bold performances light up the night.
Islamorada
Sushi Sake
Sushi Sake in Islamorada offers fresh, authentic sushi and Japanese cuisine in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts seeking quality and flavor in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Flagler Station
Dine on prime steaks, fresh seafood, and fine wines at Flagler Station, Islamorada’s waterfront steakhouse inspired by the legacy of Henry Flagler’s railroad.
The Lower Keys
Keys Cones
Keys Cones is a family-friendly mobile dessert trailer serving soft-serve ice cream, slushies, and sweet treats at events and markets throughout Key West and the Lower Florida Keys.
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.
Islamorada
F-ing Bagels
F-ING Bagels in Islamorada serves bold, “Keys-style” bagels, hearty breakfast sandwiches, and espresso in a fun, no-frills café.
Marathon
Hurricane Grille
Hurricane Grille — waterfront dining and lively sports bar in Marathon, where fresh-catch seafood, tropical cocktails and live music meet Florida Keys fun.
Marathon
Chef Heather McDonald
Chef Heather McDonald is an award-winning personal chef in the Florida Keys, offering bespoke catering and private dining services.
Key Largo
Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant
Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant — fresh seafood dining in Key Largo, where Keys-style dishes meet tropical ambiance.
Islamorada
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier offers classic, flavorful Chinese dishes like General Tso’s, fried rice, and noodle plates in a cozy Upper Keys setting.
