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.
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.
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
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West blends aviation history, craft beer, and island-inspired cuisine in a lush garden setting.
The Lower Keys
Good Food Conspiracy
Organic market and juice bar in Big Pine Key offering vegan wraps, smoothies, and holistic wellness products.
Islamorada
Tacos Jalisco 3
Tacos Jalisco 3 in Tavernier serves authentic Mexican tacos and traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients.
Marathon
B's Reggae Bites
B’s Reggae Bites — authentic Jamaican food truck and island-style carry-out in Marathon, Florida Keys.
Key West
Baby's Coffee
Baby’s Coffee, Key West’s iconic roastery since 1991, offers 100% Arabica beans in a variety of roasts, including the popular Key West Old Town Roast®. Enjoy their gourmet blends at their Mile Marker 15 location or shop online.
Key West
Frenchie's Café
Frenchie’s Café in Key West is a charming Paris-style bakery and café offering freshly baked breads, croissants, savory quiches, paninis, and espresso.
Islamorada
Italian Food Company - Islamorada
Italian Food Company in Islamorada offers an authentic Italian dining experience with wood-fired pizzas, handcrafted pastas, and fresh seafood in a warm, trattoria-style setting.
Marathon
Barracuda Grill Restaurant
Barracuda Grill in Marathon, FL is a seafood-forward restaurant offering fresh fish, steaks, tacos, and an eclectic menu in a cozy, fish-themed setting.
Key Largo
Pilot House Restaurant & Marina
Full-service marina & waterfront dining in the heart of Key Largo
Marathon
Lazy Days South
Lazy Days South — oceanfront dining restaurant in Marathon, where Keys-style seafood and sunset views create laid-back island elegance.
Key West
The Best Coffee in Town
Best Coffee in Town Key West serves freshly brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and locally inspired pastries in a relaxed, island-style café.
Marathon
Coco's Deli & General Store & Tackle
Coco’s General Store & Deli in Marathon offers made-to-order sandwiches, cold beverages, snacks, grocery essentials, and beach gear in a convenient off-U.S. 1 location.
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
Rick's and Durty Harry's
Rick’s & Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex — vibrant live music and dance club in Key West, where seven venues under one roof deliver nonstop fun on Duval Street.
