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.

Key Largo

Key Largo Conch House

Key Largo Conch House — beloved family-owned seafood restaurant in Key Largo serving fresh local catches and tropical favorites.

Key West

Pier House Resort & Spa

Pier House Resort & Spa is a historic oceanfront retreat in Old Town Key West, featuring a private white sand beach, full-service spa, three dining venues, and the iconic Chart Room Bar

Weddings Max

120

Meetings Max

120

Total Space

2600 sq ft

Largest Room

2000 sq ft

Key Largo

Keys Bite

Keys Bite — casual all-day American & Mexican dining in Key Largo with breakfast, lunch, dinner and hibachi specials.

Key Largo

Carysfort Kitchen

Host an unforgettable event at our Cooking School, featuring chef-led demos, hands-on classes, and a world-class kitchen for 10–100 guests perfect for team building, celebrations, and private parties.

Meetings Max

100

Key Largo

YAHUALES RED TACOS

Yahuales Red Tacos in Key Largo serves authentic Mexican tacos and burritos with bold flavors, generous portions, and a welcoming food-truck vibe.

Key Largo

Italian Food Company - Key Largo

Authentic Neapolitan pizzas and Italian classics in Key Largo.

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.

The Lower Keys

Galley Grill

The Galley Grill in Summerland Key serves hearty American comfort food, fresh breakfast classics, and casual lunch specials in a welcoming Keys-style café.

Islamorada

Habanos Oceanfront Dining

Habanos Oceanfront serves authentic Cuban cuisine—like ropa vieja and Cuban sandwiches—with tropical drinks and standout marina views in Islamorada.

Islamorada

Morada Bay

Morada Bay Keys – A scenic bayside dining and event destination at Mile Marker 81.6 in Islamorada overlooking Florida Bay.

Key West

Oceans Edge Key West Resort, Hotel & Marina

Oceans Edge Key West is Key West's largest resort with 175 ocean-view rooms and suites, 20 breathtaking waterfront acres, six pools, and a full-service wedding and event venue for up to 150 guests on Stock Island — just minutes from downtown Key West.