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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

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.

Key West

Southernmost Pint Brewpub - Blast Beer Company Brewery

Southernmost Pint Brewpub in Key West offers craft beers brewed on-site, paired with delicious pub fare in a relaxed island setting.

Islamorada

Islamorada Fish Company

Islamorada Fish Company Market — fresh seafood retail market in Islamorada, where Keys flavors and top-quality catches meet.

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

Floridita Food Truck at Havana Cabana

Floridita Food Truck at Havana Cabana serves Cuban-Caribbean fare—from breakfast empanadas to pressed sandwiches and fish tacos—in a casual, open-air setting.

Key West

Toes In the Sand

Toes in the Sand Key West offers beachfront dining with stunning ocean views, fresh seafood, and tropical cocktails in a relaxed island atmosphere.

Islamorada

Calypso's

Calypso’s in Tavernier serves up fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired dishes, and tropical cocktails in a laid-back, island-style setting.

Key West

Flama Cabana

Flama Cabana is a vibrant waterfront cocktail lounge in Key West offering Cuban-inspired tapas, rum-forward cocktails, live music, and ocean views at Havana Cabana resort.

The Lower Keys

Tonio's Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar

Tonio’s Seafood Shack & Tiki Bar in Islamorada serves fresh seafood, island-inspired dishes, and tropical cocktails in a fun waterfront setting.

Key West

Jack Flats

Jack Flats — vibrant sports-bar restaurant on Duval Street in Key West offering American comfort classics and game-day vibes.

Marathon

Rainbow Bend Resort

Rainbow Bend Resort is a family-friendly, oceanfront retreat in Marathon, Florida, offering a private beach, saltwater pool, and hot tub with ocean views.

The Lower Keys

Cudjoe Pizza

Cudjoe Pizza is a wood-fired pizza truck in Cudjoe Key, Florida, offering artisan pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients and a signature high-hydration dough.

Keys Season Deals