Seafood platter with crab, shrimp, and wine on a wooden table.

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.

Islamorada

Crooked Palm Cabana

Crooked Palm Cabana is a cocktail lounge at Crooked Palm Distillery in Key West, serving handcrafted spirits, rum tastings, and tropical libations.

Key Largo

Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar

Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo serves vibrant waterfront dining with a casual Tiki Bar, live music, dockside seating, boat dockage, and a “Keysy” island vibe.

Key West

Mary Ellen's Bar and Kitchen

Mary Ellen’s Bar — lively dive bar & comfort-food eatery in Key West, where frozen “Irish Coffee” and quirky events meet laid-back island fun.

Marathon

Keys Fisheries

Seafood restaurant, market & marina in Marathon offering fresh local catch, waterfront views & full bar.

Key Largo

Carysfort Kitchen

Host an unforgettable event at our Cooking School, featuring chef-led demos, hands-on classes, and a world-class kitchen for 10–100 guests perfect for team building, celebrations, and private parties.

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Key Largo

Rancho Pascual

Peruvian Cuisine & More — authentic Peruvian restaurant in the Florida Keys where fresh ceviche, bold flavors and island hospitality meet.

Key West

Cafe Marquesa

Café Marquesa (at the Marquesa Hotel) offers refined coastal fine dining in Key West, blending locally sourced seafood, meats, and house-made desserts in an elegant setting.

Key West

Flamingo Crossing Ice Cream

Flamingo Crossing is a beloved homemade ice cream and sorbet shop on Duval Street in Key West, known for tropical flavors and a relaxed island vibe.

Marathon

Cracked Conch Cafe

Fresh seafood delights and famous conch dishes await you at Cracked Conch Cafe!

Islamorada

Scuba Town USA

Scuba Town USA in Islamorada offers an all-in-one dive and vacation experience with lodging, dining, pools, a private beach, and access to multiple dive-related businesses, all set within Three Waters Resort & Marina.

Key West

Southernmost Pint Brewpub - Blast Beer Company Brewery

Southernmost Pint Brewpub pours house-brewed Blast Beer Company craft beer on Front Street in Key West, steps from the cruise port and Mallory Square. Short: Southernmost Pint Brewpub is Key West's home of Blast Beer Company, pouring fresh craft brews just off Front Street near Mallory Square. Grab a pint and settle into the lively Lower Duval scene

Fritanga Amerrisque

Fritanga Amerrisque in Key Largo serves authentic Nicaraguan cuisine—think grilled meats, gallo pinto, and traditional dishes—straight from a cozy eatery/food truck.