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.
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.
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.
Cuban Heritage, Food and Culture Enrich Key West
Sample the sweetness of fried plantains served with lime-kissed pork chops.
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.
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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Islamorada
Papa Joe's Waterfront
Papa Joe’s Waterfront – Waterfront dining & tiki-bar paradise in Islamorada with unbeatable sunset views.
Key West
Grand Café
Grand Café is a Duval Street gem in Key West offering fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and elegant ambiance in a historic Victorian setting.
Islamorada
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada offers waterfront dining, fresh seafood, and stunning marina views for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Islamorada
Pierre's Restaurant
Pierre’s Restaurant at Morada Bay — upscale French fusion dining in Islamorada with tropical bay-front views.
Key West
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach
History and beach at Key West’s iconic Fort Zachary Taylor — snorkel, stroll, sunset.
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
The Waterfront Brewery
The Waterfront Brewery in Key Largo offers handcrafted beers, fresh seafood, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
The Lower Keys
Broil Steakhouse
Broil Steakhouse is a boutique steak and seafood restaurant in Cudjoe Key, offering wood-fired dishes with the perfect blend of fine dining and island charm.
Key West
Rams Head Southernmost
Rams Head Southernmost — vibrant island dining & live-music bar in Key West, where craft beer, bold flavors and courtyard vibes meet.
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.
Key West
Abbondanza Italian Restaurant
Abbondanza Italian Restaurant is Key West's multi-year People's Choice Award winner for best Italian restaurant, serving hearty pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian dishes nightly from three charming converted cigar-maker cottages in the heart of Old Town.
Islamorada
Three Waters Resort & Marina
Escape to Three Waters Resort & Marina for island luxury, ocean views, and endless adventure.Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, is a newly reimagined oceanfront destination in Islamorada, Florida, blending island charm with modern luxury.
Meetings Max
120
Total Space
1680 sq ft
Largest Room
1680 sq ft
Key Largo
Keys' Meads
Keys Meads is a Florida Keys craft meadery producing small-batch, locally inspired honey wines with tropical flavor profiles.
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.
Islamorada
Lido 73
Lido 73 — waterfront Italian-inspired dining in Tavernier (Florida Keys), where coastal flavor meets laid-back beach-club ambiance.
