Seafood platter with crab, shrimp, and wine on a wooden table.

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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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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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.

Key West

Toasted Coconut - Blue Flamingo

The Toasted Coconut Key West serves tropical bites, fresh seafood, and island cocktails in a laid-back, open-air setting perfect for relaxing under the palms.

Key West

Doc's on Duval

Doc’s on Duval is a vibrant American eatery on historic Duval Street serving mouth-watering BBQ, burgers, fresh seafood, and Southern-inspired favorites in a relaxed Old Town setting. With breezy upstairs seating and a bar downstairs, it’s a perfect stop for hearty meals and refreshing drinks in the heart of Key West.

Key Largo

Raise The Bar

A Grape Guy Consulting — sommelier-led wine & beer training in the Florida Keys, where confidence and fun meet 30 years of hospitality experience.

Trianos Taco Company

Triano’s Taco Company in Big Pine Key serves up authentic Mexican street tacos, fresh ingredients, and bold island flavors.

Key Largo

El Habanero Restaurant

Pull over, you'll be glad you did — El Habanero Restaurant is a Key Largo Cuban food truck at 101961 Overseas Highway that has earned a devoted following for its fresh, boldly flavored Cuban breakfast sandwiches, juicy steak and pork sandwiches, mahi mahi plates with moro rice, fruity smoothies, and the kind of strong, soulful Cuban coffee that reminds you exactly why you came to the Florida Keys in the first place.

Key West

Eden House Hotel

Eden House Key West is a boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town, offering a heated pool, tropical gardens, and walking distance to Duval Street. Ideal for couples seeking a charming, relaxing retreat.