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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.

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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

Lagerheads Beach Bar & Watersports

Key West waterfront hotspot: good eats, live music, sunset views.

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.

The Lower Keys

Pop's Smoke Shed Big Pine Key

Authentic Florida Keys BBQ at Pop’s Smoke Shed — slow-smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork & more across Key West, Marathon & Big Pine Key.

Key West

Small Chef At Large Catering

Small Chef At Large — full‑service catering & private chef services in Key West, where gourmet meals, event catering and yacht provisions meet island elegance.

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.

The Lower Keys

Icestream Homemade Ice Cream

Homemade small-batch ice cream from a renovated Airstream at Morning Joint.

Key West

Date & Thyme Organic Cafe and Market

Date & Thyme is an organic café and market in Key West offering fresh, vegan and gluten-free friendly breakfast and lunch options, along with grab-and-go meals and wellness products.

Key West

Baby's Grill

Baby's Grill is a popular food truck in Key West, offering a variety of hearty dishes including cheesesteaks, grilled chicken sandwiches, and red beans and rice. Located at Mile Marker 15, it's the perfect spot for a quick and satisfying meal.