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
Antonia's Restaurant
Antonia’s is a renowned Italian restaurant in Key West, celebrated for its handmade pasta, fresh local seafood, and award-winning wine list.
Key West
Bel Mare
Bel Mare is a waterfront fine-dining Italian restaurant in Key West, serving handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and creative cocktails.
Islamorada
Bites on the Bay
Bites on the Bay is a waterfront food trailer in Tavernier serving fresh seafood, tacos, burgers, and local favorites with laid-back island flair.
The Lower Keys
Big Pine Rooster
Big Pine Rooster is a Big Pine Key restaurant celebrated for its hearty, homestyle meals—from BBQ ribs to fresh seafood—served daily in a casual island setting.
Islamorada
Lazy Days Islamorada
Award-winning oceanfront dining with fresh seafood, steaks, and stunning views.
Islamorada
Square Grouper Sunset Lounge
Sunset Lounge – A stylish rooftop cocktail bar and seafood lounge above the Gulf at Mile Marker 80.5 in Islamorada.
Surly Siren Saloon
Surly Siren Saloon in Key West is a lively bar offering craft cocktails, local brews, and a fun, energetic atmosphere. Perfect for a night out with friends in the heart of Key West.
Key West
Caribbean Coffee Roasters
Caribbean Coffee Roasters in Key West delivers premium, small-batch roasted coffee in a cozy, island café setting.
Key West
The Wandering Rooster
Key West family-owned truck serving island flavors: burgers and conch fritters.
Key West
Latitudes at Sunset Key
Latitudes — award-winning beachfront dining on Sunset Key, offering elevated island cuisine just off Key West.
Key Largo
Keys Bite
Keys Bite — casual all-day American & Mexican dining in Key Largo with breakfast, lunch, dinner and hibachi specials.
El Habanero Restaurant
El Habanero Key West delivers bold, authentic Cuban flavors—from café cubano to ropa vieja—in a lively food truck and cozy café setting.
Key West
White Street Pizza
White Street Pizza is a must-visit Key West favorite serving gourmet thin-crust pizzas and creative comfort dishes in a cozy, local-loved setting.
Key West
Wasacaca Venezuelan Food
Wasacaca Venezuelan Food in Key West serves authentic Venezuelan cuisine bursting with bold flavors and island flair.
Islamorada
Islamorada Fish Company
Islamorada Fish Company Market — fresh seafood retail market in Islamorada, where Keys flavors and top-quality catches meet.
