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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Louie's Backyard
Louie’s Backyard — upscale ocean-front dining in Key West, where Caribbean flair meets fine cuisine under swaying palms.
Beach Grill
Ocean Reef Club offers an exclusive collection of dining venues—from casual grill rooms to elegant waterfront restaurants—serving fresh, locally sourced cuisine in Key Largo.
Pepe's Café
Pepe’s Café & Steakhouse – Historic Key West dining at 806 Caroline St., serving steak, seafood and sizzling cocktails since 1909.
Boondocks Grille and Draft House
Boondocks Grille & Draft House is a lively waterfront restaurant and tiki bar in Ramrod Key, offering fresh seafood, burgers, live music, and the only 18-hole mini-golf course in the Florida Keys.
Three Waters Resort & Marina
Escape to Three Waters Resort & Marina for island luxury, ocean views, and endless adventure.Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, is a newly reimagined oceanfront destination in Islamorada, Florida, blending island charm with modern luxury.
Burdines Waterfront Restaurant & Marina
Burdine's Waterfront is a relaxed, family-friendly bar and grill in Marathon, Florida, serving fresh seafood, classic American dishes, and offering scenic waterfront dining with views of Boot Key Harbor.
Sundowners
Sundowners Key Largo is a waterfront restaurant on Florida Bay serving sunset views, fresh seafood, steaks, and tropical cocktails in a relaxed island setting.
Pilot House Restaurant & Marina
Full-service marina & waterfront dining in the heart of Key Largo
C&C Wood Fired Eats
C&C Wood Fired Eats in Key Largo serves Neapolitan wood-fire pizzas, grilled specialties, craft cocktails, and gelato in a casual, energetic atmosphere.
One Love Food Truck
One Love Food Truck — Caribbean fusion cuisine in Key West, where Jamaican spices and island flavors meet creative comfort fare.
Kindler Wood-Fired Fare
Kindler Wood-Fired Fare — upscale wood-fired dining in Islamorada, where open-hearth cooking and island elegance unite.
Fly Away Cafe
Fly Away Café at Navigator's in Key West offers a relaxed dining experience with American favorites, refreshing drinks, and scenic waterfront views at Boca Chica Marina.