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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.

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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.

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 West

Wicked Lick Ice Cream

Delight your taste buds with Wicked Lick’s bold ice cream choices.

Key Largo

Sol by the Sea

Rustic, romantic waterfront dining with fresh seafood and Key Largo views.

Key West

Brady's Pub

Brady’s Pub is a lively Irish pub and sports bar in Key West known for hearty pub fare, multiple TVs broadcasting games, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

Key West

El Siboney Restaurant Key West

El Siboney is a family-friendly Cuban restaurant in Key West offering authentic, budget-conscious dishes like roast pork, ropa vieja, and Cuban sandwiches.

The Lower Keys

Conch Rocket

ConchRocket delivers from local restaurants to your door in Big Pine & Little Torch—support local, skip the app hassle.

Key West

Deluna's Cafe

Daya’s Cafe Cuban Restaurant in Key Largo offers authentic Cuban breakfast, sandwiches, and espresso in a welcoming, casual setting.

Key West

Rock Key Café

Rock Key Café — breakfast and brunch café in Key West, offering fresh sandwiches, Latin‑American coffee and casual island vibes right on 111 Overseas Hwy.

Key Largo

Florida Keys Tap Truck

Florida Keys Tap Truck is a luxury mobile bar service providing craft cocktails, beers, and signature beverages from vintage tap vehicles at events throughout the Keys.

Key West

Yummy Crab

Yummy Crab in Key West is a casual Cajun-style seafood restaurant known for bold, flavorful boils and generous portions of crab, shrimp, corn, and more. With daily pickup, delivery, and dine-in options, it’s a local favorite for fresh seafood and relaxed eats in the heart of the island.