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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.

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.

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Key West

Hot Tin Roof & Sunset Pier

Hot Tin Roof Restaurant at Ocean Key Resort & Spa offers elegant, waterfront dining on Duval Street with a menu featuring island-inspired seafood and stunning harbor views.

Islamorada

Sunrise Cuban Market & Cafe

Sunrise Cuban Cafe & Market — authentic Cuban cuisine, breakfast through dinner, right on the Overseas Highway in Tavernier.

Las Olas

Las Olas at Playa Largo Resort — ceviche bar & lounge in Key Largo, where Peruvian-inspired flavors and island elegance unite.

Key Largo

Keys' Meads

Keys Meads is a Florida Keys craft meadery producing small-batch, locally inspired honey wines with tropical flavor profiles.

Key West

The Canary Room

The Canary Room in Key West offers an intimate cocktail lounge experience with handcrafted drinks, elegant décor, and a relaxed island vibe.

Islamorada

Mom And Daughter Juice Bar

Mom and Daughter Juice Bar – A vibrant, locally-owned café in Tavernier serving fresh smoothies, wraps and homemade empanadas.

Key West

Sweet Conch Kitchen

Sweet Conch Kitchen in Key West serves fresh, authentic conch dishes and local seafood in a cozy, welcoming setting. Perfect for a casual bite or flavorful Key West experience.

Key West

Salty Chef Catering

Veteran-owned Salty Chef Catering in Key West delivers elevated, locally inspired cuisine for weddings, private events, and unforgettable island dining experiences.

Key Largo

Skippers Dockside

Skipper’s Dockside — oceanfront seafood & comfort fare at Mile Marker 100 in Key Largo, where marina‑side views, live music and classic cocktails set the scene.