FINE DININGKey Colony BeachThe Key Colony Inn
Phone: (305) 743-0100
Great food and service with a huge selection of choices on their extensive menu. The Key Colony Inn is also a great option for families or larger groups, and they also cater on premise functions, such as wedding receptions and anniversary celebrations etc. Cabana Breezes
Phone: (305) 743-4849
A great choice on Key Colony Beach whatever the occasion. They have one of the best views around, elegant outdoor dining and excellent entertainment later on in the evening. A nice place for couples and families! MarathonCabot's
Phone: (305) 743-6442
Enjoy the best sunset in the middle keys on their outside deck. Trendy gourmet preparations characterize their menu! The Quay
Classic American cuisine! Huge servings, enormous menu, and plenty of choices for those looking for selections other than seafood.
Phone: (305) 289-1810
ROMANTIC DINING
Grassy KeyHideaway Cafe
Phone: (305) 289-1554
If you want to impress him or her, don't go anywhere else! Without question, this is the best place around for intimacy and service. I highly recommend that you select prime rib or one of the many cuts of steak here, this is their specialty. The Blue Heron
Phone: (305) 289-9557
I characterize this place as one of those special finds. Very quaint atmosphere, individual service and gourmet prepared cuisine. (Fall to Spring only) Duck KeyPorto Cayo
Phone: (305) 743-7000
Excellent cuisine across the board. High end dining at its best, with a a nice selection of menu choices.
CASUAL DINING
Key Colony BeachThe Quarterdeck
Phone: (305) 289-0141
Great wings, the best fish sandwich in the Keys and excellent happy hour prices. The food is good here, whatever you choose and the prices are more than reasonable. MarathonBurdines
Phone: (305) 743-9204
I recommend the chips and salsa or the sausage sub which you won't find anywhere else. Another favorite is the hand cut fries and you'll find this to be a great choice for lunch. Castaway
Phone: (305) 743-6247
A Marathon tradition amongst locals and long time middle-keys vacationers. You'll find reasonable selections and a salad bar. They also serve honey buns with every meal, which are their version of fried dough, they are absolutely addictive! The Island
Phone: (305) 743-4191
Fast and friendly bartenders, excellent happy hour prices, great drinks including frozen varieties and its the best place for a classic burger; all with a very nice view of the water on the gulf side. Keys Fisheries
Phone: (305) 743-4353
Self serve dining on their outside deck, which surrounds the restaurant. The specialty there is the Lobster Reuben. They also provide vending machines filled with fish food which you can buy a handful for 25 cents. As you can imagine, this keeps large Tarpon and Snapper around their deck year round. The kids love this place.
CHINESE FOOD
MarathonThe Panda House
Phone: (305) 743-3417
The best Chinese around these parts. They deliver and they also have an excellent luncheon buffet!
PIZZA
MarathonMarathon Pizza
Phone: (305)743-9993
Prompt delivery, fresh toppings and good pizza. Their style is on the thin side, but not exactly Neapolitana. Upper Crust
Phone: (305)743-7100
Excellent, hearty, gourmet style pizza. You'll have to pick it up or dine in though!
AUTHENTIC CUISINE
MarathonDon Pedro's
Phone: (305) 743-5247
If you want to try traditional Cuban cuisine, try this place. The food is very good, reasonably priced, and the servings will feed an army.
BEST FOOD PERIOD
LaytonLittle Italy
Phone: (305) 664-4472
If you believe that locals know where to go for good food, try this place. Very casual, but the service and food are absolutely first rate. The prices are better than reasonable, servings are large, the salad bar is well stocked, and the people are always friendly.
WINE, SPIRITS & DELI
MarathonMarathon Liquor & Deli
Phone: (305) 743-6350
If you want a better selection of wines and high end spirits that you won't find elsewhere, this is the place. This is also the best deli in town, with everything you need!
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