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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.

The Lower Keys

Driftwood Express

Driftwood Express in Big Pine Key offers wood-fired pizzas, specialty calzones, subs, wings, and fresh salads in a casual, family-friendly setting.

Islamorada

The Beach Cafe & Bar

The Beach Café and Bar in Islamorada offers oceanfront dining with fresh seafood, tropical drinks, and unbeatable island views.

Key West

The Key West Hotel

The Key West Hotel is a boutique retreat offering a blend of historic charm and modern comfort in the heart of Old Town Key West.

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The Lower Keys

Icestream Homemade Ice Cream

Homemade small-batch ice cream from a renovated Airstream at Morning Joint.

Kermit's Key Lime Shop

Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe offers a variety of key lime treats, including their famous key lime pie, in a vibrant and historic setting.

Islamorada

Robbie's of Islamorada

Robbie’s of Islamorada offers thrilling tarpon feeding, fishing, water sports, and vibrant local dining in the heart of the Florida Keys.

Islamorada

Sushi Sake

Sushi Sake in Islamorada offers fresh, authentic sushi and Japanese cuisine in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts seeking quality and flavor in the Florida Keys.

Key West

The Birdcage Cabaret

The Birdcage Cabaret — live drag & variety cabaret in Key West, where glitz, music & bold performances light up the night.

Key Largo

Mrs. Mac's Kitchen (Big)

Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen – A beloved Key Largo eatery serving hearty seafood, comfort classics and award-winning Key Lime Pie in a fun Florida Keys setting.

Key West

Tiki House

Tiki House Key West is the island’s go-to tropical bar featuring handcrafted tiki cocktails, live music, and laid-back island vibes.

Key West

Kava Key

Kava Key is a non-alcoholic kava bar and community gathering space steps off Duval Street in Key West, offering kava, kratom tea, kombucha, house mocktails, kava ice cream, and a self-serve ramen bar in a lantern-lit 18th-century ship-inspired setting open daily noon to 2 AM.