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.
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.
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.
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Key Largo
Digiorgio's Cafe Largo
Café Largo (DiGiorgio’s Café Largo) in Key Largo offers handcrafted Italian cuisine and fresh seafood in an elegant, family-owned setting.
Key West
Palm Haven Restaurant
Palm Haven Restaurant at the DoubleTree offers relaxed island-style dining with fresh seafood and classic favorites.
Marathon
Abu's Argentinian Grill
Abu's Argentinian Grill is a Florida Keys mobile food truck bringing the bold flavors of Argentina to local markets and events, serving handmade empanadas with a variety of fillings, steak and sausage sandwiches, lobster platters with skewers, and hot dogs straight from the grill.
Islamorada
Dive Bar on the Bay
Dive Bar on the Bay in Tavernier is a waterfront bar and grill serving cold drinks, casual bites, and island views in a laid-back setting.
Islamorada
Drift On The Beach
Drift On The Beach in Islamorada features open-flame coastal cuisine, fresh seafood, and island-inspired cocktails in a laid-back beachfront resort setting.
Marathon
Havana Jack's Oceanside Restaurant and Bar
Experience vibrant American Caribbean flavors and lively atmosphere at Havana Jack's Oceanside!
Key West
Rock Key Café
Rock Key Café — breakfast and brunch café in Key West, offering fresh sandwiches, Latin‑American coffee and casual island vibes right on 111 Overseas Hwy.
Key West
El Meson De Pepe
El Meson de Pepe is an iconic Cuban restaurant in Key West, located on Mallory Square, offering authentic Cuban cuisine and tropical cocktails in a lively, festive atmosphere.
Islamorada
Caribbean Catering
Islamorada Wedding & Event Services specializes in crafting unforgettable destination weddings in the Florida Keys, offering full planning, design, and vendor coordination.
Marathon
Faro Blanco Marina
Faro Blanco Marina — premier full-service yacht marina and waterfront destination in Marathon, Florida Keys with deep-water slips, fuel, dockside amenities & dining.
The Lower Keys
The Perry Hotel & Marina
The Perry Hotel Key West is a modern, pet-friendly waterfront retreat located on Stock Island, just minutes from downtown Key West.
Weddings Max
150
Meetings Max
40
Total Space
960 sq ft
Largest Room
960 sq ft
Key West
Destination Catering & Events
Destination Catering & Events provides Key West event catering, private chef experiences, bar staffing, and coordination across the Florida Keys.
Weddings Max
250
Key West
The Roost
Whale Harbor Sandbar offers waterfront dining and tropical drinks in a vibrant Key West setting. Perfect for enjoying fresh seafood and stunning sunset views.
Key West
Seagrass Thai & Sushi
Seagrass Thai & Sushi — Thai cuisine and creative sushi rolls in Key West, where bold Southeast‑Asian flavors meet island‑casual dining on North Roosevelt Boulevard.
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.
