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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The Mar Bar
The Mar Bar in Tavernier offers refreshing cocktails, cold beer, and delicious coastal bites in a laid-back Florida Keys setting.
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.
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.
The Lower Keys
Broil Steakhouse
Broil Steakhouse is a boutique steak and seafood restaurant in Cudjoe Key, offering wood-fired dishes with the perfect blend of fine dining and island charm.
Key Largo
Breezer's Tiki Bar
Reefhouse Key Largo’s dining options—like Breezer’s Tiki Bar, Gus’ Grille, and Flippers Pool Bar—serve coastal American cuisine, tropical drinks, and fresh seafood in resort-style settings.
Islamorada
Dillon's Pub & Grill
Dillon’s Pub & Grill in Tavernier is a lively sports pub known for its award-winning Jamaican jerk wings, burgers, and full bar in a family-friendly setting.
Marathon
Keys Fisheries
Seafood restaurant, market & marina in Marathon offering fresh local catch, waterfront views & full bar.
Key West
Tiki House
Tiki House Key West is the island’s go-to tropical bar featuring handcrafted tiki cocktails, live music, and laid-back island vibes.
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.
Islamorada
El Jardin Restaurante
El Jardín Restaurante in Islamorada offers authentic Honduran and Central American flavors—think tostones rellenos, hearty specialties, and vibrant Latin dishes.
Marathon
TJ's Tiki Bar
TJ’s Tiki Bar at Tranquility Bay offers stunning waterfront views, tropical cocktails, and fresh island-inspired bites in a relaxed Keys atmosphere.
Key West
Sarabeth's
Sarabeth’s Key West — stylish American brunch & dinner in Key West, where creative takes on breakfast classics meet a polished yet relaxed island setting.
Key West
Sunset Key Cottages
Sunset Key Cottages is a luxury resort situated on a 27-acre private island just 500 yards off Key West, offering upscale one- to four-bedroom cottages with wraparound verandas and panoramic ocean views.
Key West
Toasted Coconut - Blue Flamingo
The Toasted Coconut Key West serves tropical bites, fresh seafood, and island cocktails in a laid-back, open-air setting perfect for relaxing under the palms.
