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
Habanos On The Creek
Habanos on the Creek in Tavernier delivers authentic Cuban flavors and fresh seafood in a tucked-away waterfront setting with scenic marina views.
Key West
Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront
Cuban Coffee Queen Waterfront in Key West offers bold Cuban coffee, fresh breakfast sandwiches, and tropical treats with scenic harbor views.
Key West
Mangoes Restaurant
Mangoes — Caribbean-inspired dining on Duval Street in Key West, where fresh seafood and live music meet tropical island vibes.
The Lower Keys
Pizzaworks
Pizza Works — dependable family-style pizzeria in Big Pine Key where classic pies meet laid-back island flavor.
Key West
Lagerheads Beach Bar & Watersports
Key West waterfront hotspot: good eats, live music, sunset views.
The Lower Keys
China Garden
China Garden in Big Pine Key offers classic Chinese dishes like General Tso’s Chicken, pork fried rice, and chow mein in a casual, family‑friendly setting.
Key West
Mr. Z's
Mr. Z’s – Authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks served since 2002, now available for franchise across the U.S.
Marathon
The Stuffed Pig
The Stuffed Pig offers hearty, flavorful sandwiches and comfort food in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. A local favorite for delicious, satisfying meals in the Florida Keys.
Marathon
LJ's Café
LJ’s Café in Marathon serves up artisan espresso, fresh-baked pastries, and hearty breakfast and lunch classics in a cozy roadside setting.
Marathon
Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort
Savor the Keys with a $50-per-night dining credit at Tranquility Bay's Culinary Escape.
Weddings Max
30
Meetings Max
30
Total Space
450 sq ft
Largest Room
450 sq ft
Marathon
Long Key Bar & Grill
There's a new spot at Mile Marker 68 and it's already earning fans — Long Key Bar and Grill has settled into the waterfront space next to Lime Tree Bay Resort on Long Key, serving up a fresh, locally inspired Florida Keys menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with beach vibes, signature cocktails, NFL Game Day coverage, and the kind of laid-back island atmosphere that makes you want to stay for one more round.
Key Largo
Alabama Jacks
Alabama Jack’s is a rustic, waterfront fish shack and dive bar in Key Largo, celebrated for its laid-back vibe and fresh seafood.
The Lower Keys
Annes Kitchen
Anne’s Kitchen is a Florida Keys food truck serving homemade meals and Filipino favorites like lumpia and pancit, prepared fresh with a focus on comfort, flavor, and family-style hospitality.
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
Old Town Suites
Old Town Suites is a boutique hotel in Key West featuring self-catering apartments with full kitchens, a coffee shop, and a prime location just steps from Duval Street and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
