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What to eat in Florida? Top 100 Floridian Foods

Last update: Sun Apr 20 2025
Top 100 Floridian Foods
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Best Floridian Foods

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Sweet Pie

FLORIDA, United States of America
4.3
Key Lime Pie
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Key lime pie is a glass-green sweet and sour dessert originating from the Florida Keys. It consists of intensely aromatic Key lime juice, condensed milk, and eggs that are mixed together into a custard. The custard is poured into a buttery crust made from graham crackers and topped with sweet whipped cream.


The spicy and acidic flavors of the limes provide a great contrast to sugar and sweet cream. Key lime, also known as citrus aurantifolia, Mexican lime, and West Indian lime is a fruit indigenous to Malaysia, and it has been connected to Florida since the 1830s when a botanist named Henry Perrine started planting them on Florida's Indian Key. 

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Sandwich

FLORIDA, United States of America
4.3
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A Cuban or a Cubano is a grilled, pressed sandwich made with Cuban bread that is filled with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. It was originally invented by Cuban immigrants in Florida, who wanted to make their own variation on a classic grilled ham and cheese sandwich.


Today, there are numerous variations on the Cubano, so some use different bread or add ingredients such as lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.

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Bread

FLORIDA, United States of America
4.1
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Cuban bread is a long, white bread characterized by its (ideally) rectangular shape, hard and thin crust, and soft, flaky interior filled with numerous air pockets. It is still unclear whether it was first created in Tampa or Miami, but everyone agrees that the best Cuban bread is made in Florida.


The bread is a key ingredient of the popular Cuban sandwich, and it is recommended to pair it with a hot cup of coffee.

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Crab Dish

FLORIDA, United States of America
4.3
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MAIN INGREDIENTS

Stone crab claws are a popular seafood dish, particularly in areas where stone crabs are native, such as Florida in the United States. Stone crabs are unique in that they are often harvested for their claws alone, while the rest of the crab is returned to the ocean alive.


Since stone crabs can regenerate their claws, this practice is more sustainable. The claws are large and contain a good amount of meat, which is sweet, tender, and considered a delicacy. Once the claws are harvested, they're usually cooked right away to preserve their freshness. 

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Sweet Pie

FLORIDA, United States of America
n/a
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Sour orange pie is a traditional dessert originating from Florida. This sweet pie consists of a pie crust, filling, and meringue topping. The crust is made with a combination of graham crackers, sugar, and butter; the meringue topping is made with egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar; and the filling is usually made with a combination of condensed milk, sugar, egg yolks, orange juice and zest, and lemon juice and zest.


Originally, Floridians used sour Seville oranges that came to Florida via the Spanish who arrived in the state in the 16th century. If properly prepared, sour orange pie should have a cleaner and brighter flavor than its cousin, the famous key lime pie.

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Seafood Soup

ST. AUGUSTINE, United States of America
n/a
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Minorcan clam chowder is a Floridian dish hailing from St. Augustine. This Manhattan-style, tomato-based chowder is made with a combination of onions, bacon, green bell peppers, clams with their juice, crushed tomatoes, celery, thyme, bay leaves, potatoes, and datil chili pepper, which is grown in the St. Augustine area.


The chowder is cooked until the potatoes are fully cooked. If the broth is too thick, it's recommended to dilute it with water or tomato juice. However, the consistency should remain on the thick and chunky side. Some claim that Minorcan clam chowder is even better if reheated the next day. 

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Sandwich

MIAMI, United States of America
n/a
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Pan con minuta is a Cuban-style sandwich originating from Miami. It's made with a combination of Cuban bread rolls, onions, tomatoes, a tangy tartar sauce, and fish such as snapper that's fried in batter. The unique thing about this sandwich is the minuta part, which refers to the butterfly cut.


Once breaded and deep-fried, the fish is placed into the sandwich with its tail intact, so that it sticks out, and it's then topped with chopped tomatoes, onions, and sauce.

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Seafood Soup

FLORIDA KEYS, United States of America and  2 more countries
n/a
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Red conch chowder is a Caribbean dish that's especially popular in The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and the Florida Keys. The conch is pounded with a hammer in order to make it tender, and it's then chopped and combined with onions, celery, green onions, hot peppers, tomatoes and tomato paste, potatoes, beans, and herbs and spices.


The combination is boiled for a few hours until all the flavors blend together. This red-colored chowder is light and brothy when first prepared, but if it's left overnight and eaten the next day, its consistency slightly thickens due to the starches coming from the potatoes. 

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Sauce

KEY WEST, United States of America
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Old sour is a unique American sauce that is especially popular in Key West and the Bahamas, where it is a staple found in almost every kitchen. It used to be made with bird peppers, key lime juice (or sour oranges) and salt, but today it is typically made with a fermented combination of lime juice and salt.


Old sour pairs especially well with cooked or raw seafood or conch chowders, although it can also be used instead of vinegar or citrus juices as a salad dressing.

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Best Floridian Food Producers

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Chocolate

STUART, United States of America
4.8
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Castronovo Chocolate is a renowned American bean-to-bar chocolate maker known for crafting exceptional chocolate from rare heirloom cacao varieties. Each bar is thoughtfully produced, from direct cacao sourcing to meticulous small-batch processing, preserving the authenticity and natural flavor of each origin.


The company works closely with small farmers and indigenous communities, supporting sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation. Their chocolates are celebrated for their rich, layered flavor profiles and have received numerous prestigious international awards. 
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2020, 2019, 2016

Academy of Chocolate - Golden Bean

2019

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Spirit

TAMPA, United States of America
4.5
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Gamblers Bay Distillery, established in 2019, is a family-owned craft distillery located in Tampa, Florida. Drawing from over 120 years of family distilling traditions that originated in Romania and journeyed through Canada, they produce a range of spirits including rum, gin, and vodka.


Their products are crafted using locally sourced ingredients, such as Florida molasses and citrus, reflecting a commitment to supporting local agriculture.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

BEST Gamblers Bay Distillery Spirits
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Spirit

FLORIDA, United States of America
4.5
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AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

BEST Perro Verde Mezcal Spirits
04

Beer

GAINESVILLE, United States of America
4.5
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AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2023

BEST First Magnitude Brewing Co. Beers
05

Liqueur

MIAMI, United States of America
4.5
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AWARDS

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2023

BEST J. F. HAden’s Craft Liqueur Liqueurs
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Cheese

MIAMI, United States of America
4.5
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Andes Foods US is a cheese producer based in Katy, Texas. The company specializes in producing authentic, traditional Latin American cheeses. They aim to serve both retail and food service markets with high-quality dairy products. The company places an emphasis on using high-standard production processes.
AWARDS

American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place

2007

BEST Andes Foods US Cheeses
07

Cheese

ORLANDO, United States of America
4.5
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AWARDS

American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards - 1st Place

2006

BEST Fraga Farm Goat Cheese Cheeses
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Beer

FORT MYERS, United States of America
4.4
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AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2023

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2022

World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

BEST Fort Myers Brewing Beers
09

Spirit

ORLANDO, United States of America
4.4
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AWARDS

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2023

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold trophy

2023

10

Spirit

MELBOURNE, United States of America
4.3
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AWARDS

The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold

2024, 2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2024, 2023

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

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Cheese
HUDSON, United States of America
4.3
12
Cheese
MONTICELLO, United States of America
4.3
13
Chocolate
ST. PETERSBURG, United States of America
4.2
14
Chocolate
WELLINGTON, United States of America
4.2
15
Beer
BRADENTON, United States of America
4.2
16
Beer
FORT LAUDERDALE, United States of America
4.2
17
Beer
TAMPA, United States of America
4.2
18
Chocolate
MIAMI, United States of America
4.2
19
Spirit
MIAMI BEACH, United States of America
4.2
20
Spirit
ST. PETERSBURG, United States of America
4.2
21
Spirit
SARASOTA, United States of America
4.2
22
Spirit
WESTON, United States of America
4.2
23
Beer
TAMPA, United States of America
4.2
24
Spirit
MIAMI, United States of America
4.2
25
Beer
TAMPA, United States of America
4.2
26
Beer
JACKSONVILLE, United States of America
4.2
27
Beer
PALMETTO, United States of America
4.2
28
Beer
TARPON SPRINGS, United States of America
4.2
29
Beer
NICEVILLE, United States of America
4.2
30
Beer
APALACHICOLA, United States of America
4.2
31
Beer
SANFORD, United States of America
4.2
32
Beer
WINTER HAVEN, United States of America
4.2
33
Wine
BOCA RATON, United States of America
4.2
34
Beer
TAMPA, United States of America
4.2
35
Beer
HUDSON, United States of America
4.2
36
Spirit
CLERMONT, United States of America
4.2
37
Cheese
MONTICELLO, United States of America
4.2
38
Cheese
WESTON, United States of America
4.2
39
Spirit
ST. PETERSBURG, United States of America
4.2
40
Spirit
CORAL GABLES, United States of America
4.2
41
Beer
POMPANO BEACH, United States of America
4.2
42
Beer
SANTA ROSA BEACH, United States of America
4.2
43
Beer
LAKELAND, United States of America
4.2
44
Beer
TAMPA, United States of America
4.2
45
Beer
PENSACOLA, United States of America
4.2
46
Beer
CORAL SPRINGS, United States of America
4.2
47
Beer
CLEARWATER, United States of America
4.2
48
Chocolate
MIAMI, United States of America
4.1
49
Chocolate
MIAMI, United States of America
4.1
50
Chocolate
MIAMI, United States of America
4.1
51
Wine
MIAMI, United States of America
4.1
52
Beer
PENSACOLA, United States of America
4.1
53
Beer
TARPON SPRINGS, United States of America
4.1
54
Spirit
WELLINGTON, United States of America
4.0
55
Spirit
KEY WEST, United States of America
4.0
56
Spirit
TARPON SPRINGS, United States of America
4.0
57
Spirit
DAVIE, United States of America
3.9
58
Beer
POMPANO BEACH, United States of America
3.9
59
Beer
GAINESVILLE, United States of America
3.9
60
Beer
ST CLOUD, United States of America
3.9
61
Beer
VERO BEACH, United States of America
3.9
62
Beer
LEESBURG, United States of America
3.9
63
Beer
MIAMI, United States of America
3.9
64
Spirit
MIAMI, United States of America
3.9
65
Wine
MIAMI, United States of America
3.9
66
Beer
ST CLOUD, United States of America
3.9
67
Beer
PALM HARBOR, United States of America
3.9
68
Spirit
WESTON, United States of America
3.8
69
Beer
MIAMI, United States of America
3.8
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Best Floridian Food Products

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The Lost City, Honduras Dark Milk 60% with Sea Salt is a chocolate product produced by Castronovo Chocolate. This particular bar features a unique combination of 60% dark milk chocolate and a hint of sea salt, offering a balanced flavor profile that blends the richness of dark chocolate with the creaminess of milk chocolate.


The cacao beans used are sourced from Honduras, specifically selected for their high quality and flavor characteristics. Castronovo Chocolate is known for its commitment to ethical sourcing and fine craftsmanship in their chocolate-making process, ensuring a superior product that tantalizes the taste buds with nuanced flavors.
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2021

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​Castronovo – Sierra Nevada Colombia 63% Dark Milk is a refined dark milk chocolate bar crafted from cacao grown in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region of Colombia. This area is renowned for its unique biodiversity and rich cultural heritage.​ The chocolate offers a creamy texture with flavor notes of crème fraîche, caramel, and almond, providing a harmonious balance between the richness of dark chocolate and the smoothness of milk chocolate.


Made with organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter, it is free from soy and nuts, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.​ The cacao used in this bar is cultivated on small agroforestry farms, supporting sustainable agriculture and preserving the region's ecological diversity. 
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2021, 2020, 2019, 2016

Academy of Chocolate - Golden Bean

2019

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2016

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The product Maya Mountain, Belize 70% is a chocolate bar made by Castronovo Chocolate. It features beans sourced from the Maya Mountain region of Belize, known for its fine cacao. This region is celebrated for producing cacao beans with distinct fruity and floral notes.


Castronovo Chocolate is known to focus on small-batch, bean-to-bar craftsmanship to ensure quality and flavor preservation.
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2020

Academy of Chocolate - Silver

2022

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze

2018

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Castronovo Chocolate's Tumaco Mocha Milk 58% is a premium chocolate product that boasts a distinctive flavor profile. This chocolate is crafted from cacao beans sourced from the Tumaco region, which is located on the Pacific coast of Colombia. With a milk chocolate base containing 58% cacao, the product uniquely blends the robust taste of mocha with creamy milk chocolate.


Known for its fine texture and rich, nuanced taste, Tumaco Mocha Milk 58% offers a delightful mix of coffee and chocolate notes, creating a luxurious and satisfying experience for connoisseurs.
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2017

Academy of Chocolate - Silver

2019

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Spirit

TAMPA, United States of America
4.8
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Gamblers Bay Distillery's Florida Farm Vodka is a premium spirit crafted from 100% Florida corn sourced directly from local farmers. This meticulous selection yields a clean, crisp vodka with a slightly sweet finish. Distilled 22 times, it achieves exceptional purity and smoothness.


The vodka has been recognized with a Double Gold award at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, underscoring its superior quality. With an ABV of 40%, it is gluten-free and embodies the essence of Florida's agricultural heritage.
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

07

Spirit

FLORIDA, United States of America
4.8
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AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

08
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AWARDS

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Gold

2024

09

Spirit

ORLANDO, United States of America
4.8
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AWARDS

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2023

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Beer

GAINESVILLE, United States of America
4.8
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AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2023

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Cheese
ORLANDO, United States of America
4.8
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Cheese
WESTON, United States of America
4.8
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Beer
FORT MYERS, United States of America
4.7
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Chocolate
STUART, United States of America
4.7
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Chocolate
STUART, United States of America
4.6
40
Chocolate
STUART, United States of America
4.6
41
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46
Beer
BRADENTON, United States of America
4.6
47
Spirit
WELLINGTON, United States of America
4.6
48
Spirit
MELBOURNE, United States of America
4.6
49
50
51
Spirit
KEY WEST, United States of America
4.6
52
Chocolate
STUART, United States of America
4.5
53
Chocolate
STUART, United States of America
4.5
54
Chocolate
ST. PETERSBURG, United States of America
4.5
55
56
57
Chocolate
MIAMI, United States of America
4.5
58
59
60
61
Beer
BRADENTON, United States of America
4.5
62
Beer
BRADENTON, United States of America
4.5
63
Beer
BRADENTON, United States of America
4.5
64
Spirit
ST. PETERSBURG, United States of America
4.5
65
Spirit
SARASOTA, United States of America
4.5
66
67
Spirit
FLORIDA, United States of America
4.5
68
69
Beer
TAMPA, United States of America
4.5
70
71
Spirit
MIAMI, United States of America
4.5
72
73
Beer
JACKSONVILLE, United States of America
4.5
74
Beer
GAINESVILLE, United States of America
4.5
75
Beer
PALMETTO, United States of America
4.5
76
Beer
POMPANO BEACH, United States of America
4.5
77
Beer
TARPON SPRINGS, United States of America
4.5
78
Beer
ST CLOUD, United States of America
4.5
79
Beer
TAMPA, United States of America
4.5
80
Beer
NICEVILLE, United States of America
4.5
81
Beer
APALACHICOLA, United States of America
4.5
82
83
Beer
WINTER HAVEN, United States of America
4.5
84
Beer
POMPANO BEACH, United States of America
4.5
85
Beer
VERO BEACH, United States of America
4.5
86
Beer
FORT LAUDERDALE, United States of America
4.5
87
Beer
FORT LAUDERDALE, United States of America
4.5
88
89
90
91
92
Beer
HUDSON, United States of America
4.5
93
Beer
LEESBURG, United States of America
4.5
94
Beer
FORT LAUDERDALE, United States of America
4.5
95
Beer
MIAMI, United States of America
4.5
96
Cheese
MONTICELLO, United States of America
4.5
97
98
99
Beer
POMPANO BEACH, United States of America
4.5
100
Beer
ST CLOUD, United States of America
4.5

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