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.

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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.

Key Largo

Alfredo's Cookhouse

Alfredo's Cook House is a beloved family-owned restaurant in Key Largo serving more than 50 international dishes — from hibachi and fresh seafood to steaks, pasta, and Mexican favorites — at a modest price point with a warm, come-as-you-are atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back.

Marathon

The Palm Deck

Rooftop cocktail lounge with ocean views, creative craft drinks, shareable plates, and live music in Marathon, Florida Keys.

Key West

Latitudes at Sunset Key

Latitudes — award-winning beachfront dining on Sunset Key, offering elevated island cuisine just off Key West.

Key West

Alonzo's Oyster Bar

Alonzo’s Oyster Bar is a waterfront Key West eatery offering fresh seafood, raw oysters, and scenic harbor views.

Islamorada

Caribbean Catering

Islamorada Wedding & Event Services specializes in crafting unforgettable destination weddings in the Florida Keys, offering full planning, design, and vendor coordination.

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

Nine Line Apparel & Black Rifle Coffee Shop - Key West

Nine Line Apparel offers patriotic, veteran-owned apparel — shirts, hoodies, gear that honors service and American values.

Marathon

Wooden Spoon

The Wooden Spoon in Marathon is a beloved local diner serving hearty breakfast and classic comfort food in a cozy, hometown setting.

Marathon

Sweet Savannah's Bake Shop

Sweet Savannah’s — cozy Key West bakery & café serving homemade breads, sandwiches, pastries, and island comfort

Islamorada

Take Two Islamorada

Take Two Islamorada serves fresh seafood and classic American favorites in a relaxed, Florida Keys atmosphere.

Key West

Lolita's Coastal Cocina

Lolita’s Coastal Cocina — vibrant Latin-inspired waterfront dining at Opal Key Resort & Marina in Key West.

Marathon

Hideaway Café

Hideaway Café at Rainbow Bend Resort offers fine dining with oceanfront views on Grassy Key, blending French and American cuisine in a romantic setting.