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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Islamorada Shrimp Shack
Islamorada Shrimp Shack — fresh seafood dining in Islamorada, where family-run flavor meets Keys charm.
Islamorada
The Beach Cafe & Bar
The Beach Café and Bar in Islamorada offers oceanfront dining with fresh seafood, tropical drinks, and unbeatable island views.
Key West
Duffy's Steak and Lobster House
Duffy’s Steak & Lobster House in Key West is a classic surf-and-turf restaurant offering premium seafood, steaks, and a warm island ambiance.
Key West
Kennedy Cafe
Kennedy Cafe — vibrant Mediterranean-style café and carry-out restaurant in Key West serving Greek, Turkish, Italian and Uzbek dishes.
Key West
Blackfin Bistro
Blackfin Bistro in Key West is an upscale yet approachable grill offering a refined mix of seafood, steak, and American-inspired dishes in a stylish setting.
Islamorada
Nikai Sushi
Nikai Sushi Bar & Restaurant – Sleek, ocean-view sushi and Japanese-fusion dining at Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada.
Key West
Hurricane Hole
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada offers scenic waterfront dining with fresh seafood and bold cocktails right on the marina.
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 West
22&Co
22&Co is a whimsical cocktail bar in Key West serving fresh, glitter-infused drinks with fun bartenders, tutus, and unicorn flair.
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.
Marathon
Sparky's Landing - Fish n Cocktails
Sparky’s Landing in Marathon serves fresh seafood, island-inspired dishes, and tropical cocktails with stunning waterfront views.
Islamorada
Paris Coffee Gone Coastal
Paris Coffee Gone Coastal – Cozy gourmet coffee shack in Islamorada serving premium espresso drinks, smoothies and specialty treats.
Islamorada
Chef Michael's
Experience Chef Michael's: creative local Florida Keys cuisine with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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
Chart Room Cocktail Lounge
Chart Room Bar at Pier House Resort is a cozy, nostalgic Key West hangout serving classic cocktails and local lore in a tucked-away, nautically inspired setting.
