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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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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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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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Key West

Lola's Bistro Key West

Lola’s Bistro Key West offers an intimate dining experience with globally inspired cuisine and a chef-driven menu in a cozy island setting.

Five Brothers Two

Five Brothers Two in the Florida Keys serves authentic Cuban coffee, sandwiches, and island-inspired eats with warm, local hospitality.

Key Largo

Shipwrecks Bar & Grill

Shipwreck’s Bar & Grill — waterfront bar & grill in Key Largo offering seafood dishes, comfort grub and brews on tap in a laid‑back canal‑side setting.

Key West

Old Town Bakery

Old Town Bakery — artisan bakery & sandwich café in Key West, where hand-crafted breads and pastries meet neighborhood charm.

Marathon

Grassy Key Land and Sea Market

Butcher, fish house, bakery, and deli offering fresh, local fare in Grassy Key.

Key West

Harpoon Harry's

Harpoon Harry’s in Key West is a lively, all-day diner serving hearty breakfasts, fresh seafood, and classic comfort food with a laid-back island vibe.

The Lower Keys

Big Pine Rooster

Big Pine Rooster is a Big Pine Key restaurant celebrated for its hearty, homestyle meals—from BBQ ribs to fresh seafood—served daily in a casual island setting.

Key West

Half Shell Raw Bar

Half Shell Raw Bar in Key West is a historic seafood house offering fresh oysters, local fish, and waterside dining at the harbor.

Islamorada

Mangrove Marina

Full-service marina in Tavernier offering wet slips, dry storage, houseboat rentals & resort amenities in a protected mangrove setting.

Key West

Keys Cafecito

Key West

Beards & Brews

Beards & Brews is a unique Stock Island spot — part upscale barber parlor, part lounge bar — where you can get a haircut, beard trim, and enjoy a craft beer or cocktail.