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 Largo
Bayside Sunset Bar
Bayside Sunset Bar in Key Largo offers waterfront dining with spectacular sunset views, live music, and craft cocktails.
Marathon
Pink Pirate Cafe
The Pink Pirate Café — colorful island-style café in Marathon where bold flavors and laid-back charm meet.
The Lower Keys
No Name Pub
No Name Pub – A legendary off-beat Florida Keys tavern serving award-winning pizza and pub fare amidst thousands of dollar bills stapled to the walls.
Key West
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery in Key West blends aviation history, craft beer, and island-inspired cuisine in a lush garden setting.
Key West
Island Cigar Factory
Island Cigar Factory is a premier Key West cigar shop offering fresh, hand-rolled Dominican cigars crafted with Cuban-seed leaf, perfect for enjoying the island lifestyle.
Key West
El Siboney Restaurant Key West
El Siboney is a family-friendly Cuban restaurant in Key West offering authentic, budget-conscious dishes like roast pork, ropa vieja, and Cuban sandwiches.
Islamorada
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant
Hungry Tarpon Restaurant in Islamorada offers waterfront dining, fresh seafood, and stunning marina views for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Key Largo
Doc's Diner
Doc’s Diner in Key Largo is a cozy, family-owned spot serving classic American breakfasts and lunch favorites with generous portions and hometown charm.
Marathon
Triton Seafood Restaurant Italian Cuisine & Pizza
Triton Seafood Restaurant in the Florida Keys offers fresh, locally caught seafood and waterfront dining with a relaxed island vibe.
Key Largo
La Guajira Cafeteria
La Guajira Cafeteria — Cuban cafeteria-style dining in Key Largo, where flavorful classics and breakfast favorites fuel island adventures.
Gumby's Scratch Kitchen
Gumby’s Scratch Kitchen in Key Largo serves up made-from-scratch comfort classics and fresh daily specials in a casual, welcoming café setting.
Marathon
El Siboney Marathon
Casual Cuban comfort food with generous portions and bold flavors — perfect for lunch or dinner after exploring the Keys.
Marathon
7 Mile Grill
7 Mile Grill is a casual, dockside eatery in Marathon, Florida, serving hearty breakfast favorites, fresh local seafood, and its world-famous Key Lime Pie.
Key West
The Bull
The Bull in Key West is a lively, open-air bar on Duval Street known for its live music, cold drinks, and classic island party vibe.
Islamorada
Old Tavernier Restaurant & Lounge
Old Tavernier Restaurant — Greek-Italian seafood dining in Tavernier, where family tradition and island flavor meet.
