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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

Garden of Eden

Garden of Eden is Key West’s iconic rooftop bar at The Bull & Whistle, offering a clothing-optional, open-air lounge with panoramic island views, live DJ music, and a welcoming, free-spirited atmosphere.

Marathon

Lazy Days South

Lazy Days South — oceanfront dining restaurant in Marathon, where Keys-style seafood and sunset views create laid-back island elegance.

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Caloosa Cove Resort

Caloosa Cove Resort & Marina offers 30 oceanfront suites with kitchens, balconies, and ocean views.

Key West

El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

El Molcajete Key West serves authentic, family-style Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients and traditional flavors.

Islamorada

HARBOR CAFE 90

Harbor Café 90 blends Cuban café culture with Florida Keys vibes, serving freshly baked pastelitos, croquetas, cafecitos, and savory bites by the waterfront.

Key West

Old Town Tavern & Beer Garden

Old Town Tavern & Beer Garden — global-style tavern and craft beer haven in Key West, where pub classics and island craft brews collide.

Marathon

Sombrero Marina

Sombrero Marina: A full‑amenity, live‑aboard marina in Marathon’s protected Boot Key Harbor, complete with slips, laundry, showers, and a waterfront bar.

Key West

Limes and Pies

Oldtown dessert shop offers dark chocolate dipped key lime pie on the stick! Ice cream, coffee, key lime pie, frozen drinks, and a large window for Duval street people watching."

Key West

Bearded Lady Key West

The Bearded Lady is a spirited Key West bar known for craft cocktails, drag shows, and a fun, inclusive atmosphere.

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Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier offers classic, flavorful Chinese dishes like General Tso’s, fried rice, and noodle plates in a cozy Upper Keys setting.

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