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
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market
Sugar Shark Grocery & Market in Key West offers fresh produce, gourmet snacks, and everyday essentials in a convenient island location.
The Lower Keys
Pizzaworks
Pizza Works — dependable family-style pizzeria in Big Pine Key where classic pies meet laid-back island flavor.
Marathon
King Seafood Market & Restaurant
King Seafood – Market & Restaurant — fresh local seafood market and casual dining spot in Marathon, where daily catches become your meal.
Key West
Smoked BBQ
Smoked BBQ Key West — Southern‑style smoked meats and classic BBQ sides on a floating‑dock setting at Garrison Bight Marina in Key West.
Key West
General Horseplay
General Horseplay in Key West is a lively cocktail bar offering inventive drinks, gourmet snacks, and nightly entertainment in a cozy, retro-chic setting.
Islamorada
Morada Bay
Morada Bay Keys – A scenic bayside dining and event destination at Mile Marker 81.6 in Islamorada overlooking Florida Bay.
Key West
Sweet Conch Kitchen
Sweet Conch Kitchen in Key West serves fresh, authentic conch dishes and local seafood in a cozy, welcoming setting. Perfect for a casual bite or flavorful Key West experience.
Kermit's Key Lime Shop
Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe offers a variety of key lime treats, including their famous key lime pie, in a vibrant and historic setting.
Islamorada
Caloosa Cove Resort
Caloosa Cove Resort & Marina offers 30 oceanfront suites with kitchens, balconies, and ocean views.
Marathon
Paradise Cuban Restaurant
Paradise Cuban Restaurant – Authentic Cuban breakfast and lunch comfort food in the heart of the Florida Keys.
Key West
Old Town Mexican Café
Old Town Mexican Café — authentic Mexican dining & tequila bar in Key West, where bold flavors and over 200 agave spirits meet island energy.
Key Largo
Italian Food Company - Key Largo
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas and Italian classics in Key Largo.
Key West
Origami Sushi Bar
The Spa at Sunset Key Cottages — luxury island-spa and wellness retreat in Key West, where serene treatments meet private-island elegance.
Key West
Kim’s Kuban
Kim's Kuban — Cuban-American cuisine in Key West, where home-style flavors and island hospitality come together.
