Emerald Coast Guide
Mary Esther
Mary Esther is a small city tucked between Fort Walton Beach and Niceville on the shores of Santa Rosa Sound — a quiet, residential community with a handful of standout local businesses worth knowing about. Convenient to the beach and the bay, it's a good base for exploring the broader Fort Walton Beach area.
8 places
J.C. Seafood House
Louisiana-style Cajun seafood boils and a full bar
Tonie’s Gumbo House and Cafe
New Orleans-style gumbo house serving Mary Esther since 1999
Sunrise Marine
Boat sales, service, and parts on Santa Rosa Sound
Electric Island Cruises
Electric-powered sunset and day cruises on Santa Rosa Sound
Encore Consignment
Women-owned designer consignment boutique on Page Bacon Road
El Paso Mexican Grill & Cantina
Family-run Mexican cantina known for 2-for-1 margaritas
Benjarong Thai Cuisine
Family-owned Thai kitchen serving Mary Esther since 2007
Da Nang Vietnamese Cuisine
Authentic Vietnamese phở and noodle dishes on Mary Esther Blvd
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