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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Kermit's Key Lime Pie Shop - Elizabeth Street
Nestled on Elizabeth Street, Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe provides a serene environment to indulge in their renowned key lime pies and other delectable desserts.
Key West
Pepe's Café
Pepe’s Café & Steakhouse – Historic Key West dining at 806 Caroline St., serving steak, seafood and sizzling cocktails since 1909.
Key West
Palm Haven Restaurant
Palm Haven Restaurant at the DoubleTree offers relaxed island-style dining with fresh seafood and classic favorites.
Key Largo
Keys Bite
Keys Bite — casual all-day American & Mexican dining in Key Largo with breakfast, lunch, dinner and hibachi specials.
Las Olas
Las Olas at Playa Largo Resort — ceviche bar & lounge in Key Largo, where Peruvian-inspired flavors and island elegance unite.
Key West
The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig Key West offers inventive street food and bold flavors in a lively, casual atmosphere steps from Duval Street.
Key Largo
Keys' Meads
Keys Meads is a Florida Keys craft meadery producing small-batch, locally inspired honey wines with tropical flavor profiles.
Glazed Donuts
Glazed Donuts is a handmade, scratch-bakery in Key West crafting unique fritter-style and cake doughnuts alongside artisan coffee and tropical flavor specials.
Key West
5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop
5 Brothers Grocery & Sandwich Shop: Fresh Cuban sandwiches, coffee, and community vibes.
Key West
Lobster Shack, The
Lobster Shack Key West serves fresh, buttery lobster rolls, sandwiches, and seafood favorites just steps from the beach.
Islamorada
CAO Bakery & Cafe
Authentic Cuban‑American bakery and café serving classic pastelitos, cortaditos, sandwiches, and homemade baked goods in Islamorada.
Fisherman's Cafe
Fisherman’s Café in Key West serves fresh seafood, classic American breakfasts, and island-style sandwiches in a laid-back, walk-up setting.
The Lower Keys
Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
Looe Key Reef Resort offers beachfront accommodations, daily scuba and snorkeling trips, a full-service dive shop, and a Tiki Bar with live entertainment in the Florida Keys.
Key West
Latitudes at Sunset Key
Latitudes — award-winning beachfront dining on Sunset Key, offering elevated island cuisine just off Key West.
