Emerald Coast Guide
Food & Drink
From fresh-caught Gulf seafood to craft cocktails and locally roasted coffee, the Emerald Coast dining scene is as vibrant as its turquoise waters. Discover the independent restaurants, bars, bakeries, and makers that define the flavor of Florida's Gulf Coast.
96 places
Black Bear Bread Co.
Parisian-style bakery and cafe in The Court at Seaside on Scenic Highway 30A
It’s Heavenly Shortcakes & Ice Cream
Dessert shop in Central Square offering house-made shortcakes
Doc’s Oyster Bar
New Orleans-style oysters and po'boys on Tom's Bayou
WaterColor Grill
Poolside Gulf-view dining at WaterColor Beach Club
Beach Happy Cafe
Coffee and grab-and-go eats in WaterColor Town Center
The Shrimp Shack & Boardwalk Bar
Gulf seafood shack known for steamed shrimp
The Meltdown on 30A
Vintage Airstream trailer on Airstream Row overlooking the Seaside Amphitheater
Barefoot BBQ
Airstream Row food truck serving hormone-free
Frost Bites
Airstream Row favorite serving Hawaiian shave ice
Crepes du Soleil
Airstream food truck on Airstream Row serving sweet and savory French crepes ...
Wild Bill’s Beach Dogs
Airstream Row food truck serving Wagyu all-beef hot dogs on brioche buns and ...
Mr. Gyro Hero
Airstream Row food truck serving gyros and Mediterranean fare
Wild Nectar 30A
Fresh-pressed juice bar and coastal kitchen on Airstream Row offering acai bowls
Pickle’s Burger & Shake
Seaside institution since 1993 serving breakfast
Pickle’s Sandbar
Toes-in-the-sand bar next to Pickle's serving handcrafted cocktails
Dawson’s Yogurt & Fudge
Frozen yogurt
Great Southern Café
Home of the Grits a Ya Ya on Seaside's square
Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Seaside's Gulf-front original since 1986
Bud & Alley’s Pizza Bar + Trattoria
Locally inspired pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza
Bud & Alley’s Taco Bar
South-of-the-border concept serving Baja fish tacos
87 Plaza
Open-air wine bar in Seaside's town center from Chef Jim Shirley
Amavida Coffee & Tea
Organic
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Prime steaks and fine wine on Grand Boulevard
Cork & Barrel
Wine, liquor, and craft beer shop in Barrett Square
The Village Door
Dockside dining, BBQ, and nightly live music
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Breakfast, brunch, and cocktails on Grand Boulevard
Vin’tij Food & Wine
Award-winning wine bar and seasonal cuisine
The Craft Bar
Craft beer and burgers on Grand Boulevard
Gallions
Upscale restaurant and cocktail lounge in Barrett Square
Charlie’s Cafe
Donuts, coffee, and sandwiches in Barrett Square
Playa Bowls
Acai and pitaya bowls, smoothies, and juices on Main Street
Amavida Coffee Roasters
Organic, fair-trade coffee roaster and cafe
Kilwins Rosemary Beach
Handmade chocolates, fudge, and ice cream on Georgetown Ave
Sugar Shak
Candy shop and ice cream parlor since 1999
3rd Cup
Walk-up coffee window near Rosemary Beach Town Hall
The Crab Trap – Perdido Key
Waterfront fish-house with beach boardwalk
Fisherman’s Corner
Creole-inspired seafood under the bridge
City Coffee and Ice Cream
Locally roasted coffee, ice cream and boba
Island Sweets Ice Cream and Coffee Shop
Ice cream, coffee and smoothies on the Key
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar
Rooftop sunsets over Rosemary Beach
Havana Beach Bar & Grill
Gulf Coast and Caribbean-inspired dining at The Pearl Hotel
Edward’s Fine Food & Wine
Fine dining and award-winning wine list on Main Street
La Crema Tapas and Chocolate
Spanish tapas and chocolate desserts in a courtyard setting
Summer Kitchen Cafe
Breakfast and lunch cafe at the Rosemary Beach Inn
Cowgirl Kitchen
Casual Tex-Mex and coastal fare with a lively bar
Restaurant Paradis
Coastal New American fine dining on South Barret Square
Bamboo Willie’s
Live music beach bar on Quietwater Beach
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill
Waterfront burgers, seafood and sports
Dusty’s Oyster Bar
Fresh Gulf oysters in a lively dive-bar setting
Squidly’s Seafood
Takeout-only shrimp and crab boil market
Boondocks Restaurant
Waterfront seafood on the Intracoastal in West Bay
The Grand Marlin
Waterfront seafood & oyster bar on Santa Rosa Sound
Bonsai
Upscale sushi above the Hilton
Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant
Gulf Coast seafood landmark since the 1960s
Runaway Island Beach Bar and Grill
Two-story beachfront dining and live music
Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Beachfront Gulf seafood under the world's largest Tiki hut
Salty Goat Saloon
Live music every night, no cover charge
Coyote Ugly Saloon Panama City Beach
Late-night bar chain on Front Beach Road
The Craft Bar – Panama City Beach
Craft beer gastropub in Pier Park North
7 Brew Coffee
Drive-thru coffee, smoothies, and energy drinks
The Grand Marlin of Panama City Beach
Daily-changing Gulf seafood on Grand Lagoon
J.C. Seafood House
Louisiana-style Cajun seafood boils and a full bar
Basil & Baxter’s Kitchen & Cocktails
Chef-led American fare and craft cocktails
The Craft Bar
Gastropub burgers, shareables, and craft beer
Tacos Rock
Family-owned Mexican kitchen in Harbourtown Plaza
Buenos Dias Cafe
Traditional Mexican breakfast and brunch
Lillo’s Tuscan Grille
Family Italian recipes since 1948
Aegean Breeze
A local corner of Greece in Gulf Breeze
Lao Ocean
Authentic Thai cuisine in Gulf Breeze
Shan Kishi Japanese Hibachi
Hibachi and sushi on Gulf Breeze Parkway
Santino’s Pizza & Grinders
Made-to-order pizza and grinders
Rollins Distillery
The Florida Panhandle's first licensed craft distillery
Sugar Beach Bakery
Family-owned artisan bakery in Tiger Point Plaza
Turtle Roll Homemade Ice Cream & Shaved Ice
Homemade ice cream and shaved ice
El Paso Mexican Grill & Cantina
Family-run Mexican cantina known for 2-for-1 margaritas
The Red Bar
Grayton's funky, jazz-filled landmark
Chiringo
Beachside coastal fare steps from the Gulf
Chanticleer Eatery
Made-from-scratch comfort food, locals' favorite
Grayton Seafood Co.
Neighborhood seafood spot with a text-to-reserve tradition
Roux 30A
Michelin-recommended tasting menu in an intimate setting
Black Bear Bread Co.
Grayton's cult-favorite bakery and café
Black Bear Bar Room
Natural wine, oysters and charcuterie in the Shops of Grayton
Nick’s Seafood Restaurant
Family-run bayfront seafood since 1963
331 Noodles
Handmade noodles and dumplings on US-331
Granny & Son Thai Restaurant
Homestyle Thai cooking in Freeport
Bubba Jacks
Classic breakfast and lunch comfort food
At’s A Chicago Pizza
Chicago-style deep dish and Italian beef
Taqueria Don Bigotes
Authentic Mexican taqueria on US-331
Props Brewery Hammock Bay
Craft brewery taproom in Hammock Bay
Odd Pelican Beer Company
Small local craft brewery taproom
The Oar House Pub & Oyster Bar
Oysters and pub fare on Black Creek
The Bakery Lady
Custom cakes and cookies in Freeport
The Little Bluebird Bakery
Scratch-made bakery and brunch food truck
Stinky’s Fish Camp
Fresh Gulf seafood on a coastal dune lake
Vue on 30A
Gulf-view coastal dining at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Coastal Coffee & Cafe
Coffee and pastries at Topsail Hill Preserve
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