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.
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.
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.
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Key West
The Key West Hotel
The Key West Hotel is a boutique retreat offering a blend of historic charm and modern comfort in the heart of Old Town Key West.
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Key West
Tropical Food Market
Tropical Food Market in the Florida Keys serves authentic Caribbean cuisine, fresh groceries, and homemade specialties full of island flavor.
Marathon
Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House
Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House in Marathon delivers premium steaks, fresh seafood, and surf-and-turf classics in an upscale yet relaxed Keys 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.
Marathon
Rainbow Bend Resort
Rainbow Bend Resort is a family-friendly, oceanfront retreat in Marathon, Florida, offering a private beach, saltwater pool, and hot tub with ocean views.
Key West
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen
Yellowfin Bar & Kitchen at Ocean’s Edge in Key West offers waterfront dining featuring fresh local seafood, Caribbean-inspired flavors, and sweeping marina views.
Islamorada
Sunrise Cuban Market & Cafe
Sunrise Cuban Cafe & Market — authentic Cuban cuisine, breakfast through dinner, right on the Overseas Highway in Tavernier.
Islamorada
Tides Beachside Bar & Grill
Beachside Bar & Grill at Islander Resort in Islamorada offers fresh coastal cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and stunning oceanfront views in a relaxed tropical setting.
The Lower Keys
Morita's Cuban Cafe
Morita’s Cuban Café – A cozy roadside Cuban eatery in Cudjoe Key serving up authentic sandwiches, plates and coffee.
Key West
Kim’s Kuban
Kim's Kuban — Cuban-American cuisine in Key West, where home-style flavors and island hospitality come together.
Marathon
Marathon Yacht Club
Exclusive waterfront community with boating, dining, and social events.
Key West
Bobby's Monkey Bar
Bobby’s Monkey Bar in Key West is a laid-back local dive bar known for its friendly atmosphere, karaoke nights, and affordable drinks in a true Keys-style setting.
Islamorada
Café Moka Tavernier
Cafe Moka is a cozy, full-service café in Tavernier offering artisan coffee, gourmet pastries, fresh sandwiches, and all-day breakfast in a laid-back Florida Keys setting.
Key West
Irish Kevin's
Irish Kevin’s in Key West is a legendary Duval Street bar known for its live music, hilarious entertainment, and lively crowd.
