Seafood platter with crab, shrimp, and wine on a wooden table.

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.

Key lime pie with whipped cream and lime on a plate, coffee cup nearby.

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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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.

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Cuban Heritage, Food and Culture Enrich Key West

Sample the sweetness of fried plantains served with lime-kissed pork chops.

Lionfish sashimi garnished with greens on a glass plate by a calm lake.

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.

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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

Kennedy Cafe

Kennedy Cafe — vibrant Mediterranean-style café and carry-out restaurant in Key West serving Greek, Turkish, Italian and Uzbek dishes.

Key West

Pescado Food Truck

Pescado — flavorful Key West seafood eatery blending American & Mexican-inspired dishes since 2019.

Key West

CD Anchor Food Truck Sigsbee

CD Anchor Food Truck on Sigsbee serves up fresh, flavorful seafood tacos, wraps, and casual island fare right on the dock.

Islamorada

Sunrise Cuban Market & Cafe

Sunrise Cuban Cafe & Market — authentic Cuban cuisine, breakfast through dinner, right on the Overseas Highway in Tavernier.

Islamorada

CAO Bakery & Cafe

Authentic Cuban‑American bakery and café serving classic pastelitos, cortaditos, sandwiches, and homemade baked goods in Islamorada.

Key Largo

Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill

Waterfront dining & live music 7 nights a week at Key Largo’s bayside hotspot.

Key West

Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine

Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine — Mediterranean dining in Key West, where authentic flavors and garden-patio ambiance meet.

Islamorada

Lobster Shack

Lobster Shack Islamorada serves fresh-caught lobster rolls, seafood sandwiches, and tropical bites with 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.

Islamorada

Capt Craig's Restaurant

Captain Craig’s in Islamorada is a Keys institution known for its World-Famous Fish Sandwich, fresh seafood, and creative sandwiches in a casual, welcoming setting.

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.

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