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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Marathon
Sweet Savannah's Bake Shop
Sweet Savannah’s — cozy Key West bakery & café serving homemade breads, sandwiches, pastries, and island comfort
Islamorada
Mangrove Marina
Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.
Key West
Louie's Backyard
Louie’s Backyard — upscale ocean-front dining in Key West, where Caribbean flair meets fine cuisine under swaying palms.
Key West
The Retro Room
The Retro Room is a Key West arcade bar and cafe at 126 Simonton Street offering 24 taps of craft beer, wine, sake, and specialty beverages alongside hundreds of board games, retro video arcade games, and weekly events including trivia nights, tournaments, and bar crawls.
Key West
Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – Key West — island-style dining and live music on Duval Street in Key West where tropical flavors and laid-back fun meet.
Tacos Jalisco
Tacos Jalisco in Key Largo offers authentic Mexican tacos and flavorful dishes made fresh daily. Perfect for a casual, delicious meal in a friendly setting.
Key Largo
Bayside Sunset Bar
Bayside Sunset Bar in Key Largo offers waterfront dining with spectacular sunset views, live music, and craft cocktails.
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.
Key Largo
Keys Chocolate and Ice Cream
Handcrafted chocolates, 36 ice cream & sorbet flavors, Key Lime Pie treats, coffee & gifts in Key Largo’s sweetest shop.
Key West
Beards & Brews
Beards & Brews is a unique Stock Island spot — part upscale barber parlor, part lounge bar — where you can get a haircut, beard trim, and enjoy a craft beer or cocktail.
Key West
Toasted Coconut - Blue Flamingo
The Toasted Coconut Key West serves tropical bites, fresh seafood, and island cocktails in a laid-back, open-air setting perfect for relaxing under the palms.
Key West
801 Bourbon Bar
801 Bourbon Bar is Key West's legendary LGBTQ nightclub at 801 Duval Street — home to the world-famous 801 Girls drag show, daily specialty cocktails, karaoke, bingo, and nonstop fun from noon to 4 AM every single day.
Key West
Seven Fish
Seven Fish — refined seafood bistro in Key West at 921 Truman Ave, where fresh local fish meets modern comfort in a casual yet elevated setting.
