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.

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30A

Black Bear Bread Co.

Parisian-style bakery and cafe in The Court at Seaside on Scenic Highway 30A

Dog friendly Locally owned Outdoor seating
30A

It’s Heavenly Shortcakes & Ice Cream

Dessert shop in Central Square offering house-made shortcakes

Valparaiso

Doc’s Oyster Bar

New Orleans-style oysters and po'boys on Tom's Bayou

30A

WaterColor Grill

Poolside Gulf-view dining at WaterColor Beach Club

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Beach Happy Cafe

Coffee and grab-and-go eats in WaterColor Town Center

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The Shrimp Shack & Boardwalk Bar

Gulf seafood shack known for steamed shrimp

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The Meltdown on 30A

Vintage Airstream trailer on Airstream Row overlooking the Seaside Amphitheater

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Barefoot BBQ

Airstream Row food truck serving hormone-free

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Frost Bites

Airstream Row favorite serving Hawaiian shave ice

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Crepes du Soleil

Airstream food truck on Airstream Row serving sweet and savory French crepes ...

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Wild Bill’s Beach Dogs

Airstream Row food truck serving Wagyu all-beef hot dogs on brioche buns and ...

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Mr. Gyro Hero

Airstream Row food truck serving gyros and Mediterranean fare

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Wild Nectar 30A

Fresh-pressed juice bar and coastal kitchen on Airstream Row offering acai bowls

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Pickle’s Burger & Shake

Seaside institution since 1993 serving breakfast

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Pickle’s Sandbar

Toes-in-the-sand bar next to Pickle's serving handcrafted cocktails

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Dawson’s Yogurt & Fudge

Frozen yogurt

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Great Southern Café

Home of the Grits a Ya Ya on Seaside's square

Central Square Chef Jim Shirley Southern cuisine
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Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

Seaside's Gulf-front original since 1986

Established 1986 Gulf-to-table Rooftop Deck Bar
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Bud & Alley’s Pizza Bar + Trattoria

Locally inspired pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza

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Bud & Alley’s Taco Bar

South-of-the-border concept serving Baja fish tacos

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87 Plaza

Open-air wine bar in Seaside's town center from Chef Jim Shirley

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Amavida Coffee & Tea

Organic

Miramar Beach

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Prime steaks and fine wine on Grand Boulevard

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Cork & Barrel

Wine, liquor, and craft beer shop in Barrett Square

Sandestin

The Village Door

Dockside dining, BBQ, and nightly live music

Grand Boulevard

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Breakfast, brunch, and cocktails on Grand Boulevard

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Grand Boulevard

Vin’tij Food & Wine

Award-winning wine bar and seasonal cuisine

Locally owned Outdoor seating
Grand Boulevard

The Craft Bar

Craft beer and burgers on Grand Boulevard

30A

Gallions

Upscale restaurant and cocktail lounge in Barrett Square

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Charlie’s Cafe

Donuts, coffee, and sandwiches in Barrett Square

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Playa Bowls

Acai and pitaya bowls, smoothies, and juices on Main Street

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Amavida Coffee Roasters

Organic, fair-trade coffee roaster and cafe

30A

Kilwins Rosemary Beach

Handmade chocolates, fudge, and ice cream on Georgetown Ave

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Sugar Shak

Candy shop and ice cream parlor since 1999

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3rd Cup

Walk-up coffee window near Rosemary Beach Town Hall

Pensacola

The Crab Trap – Perdido Key

Waterfront fish-house with beach boardwalk

Boardwalk to Beach Kids Menu Playground
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Pensacola

Fisherman’s Corner

Creole-inspired seafood under the bridge

Casual Fine Dining Creole-Inspired
Pensacola

City Coffee and Ice Cream

Locally roasted coffee, ice cream and boba

Boba Tea Ice cream Locally Roasted Coffee
Pensacola

Island Sweets Ice Cream and Coffee Shop

Ice cream, coffee and smoothies on the Key

Coffee Ice cream Milkshakes
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Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar

Rooftop sunsets over Rosemary Beach

Rooftop bar; Gulf views; Sunday brunch; 18+ after 3PM (all ages Wed-Sun until 3PM)
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Havana Beach Bar & Grill

Gulf Coast and Caribbean-inspired dining at The Pearl Hotel

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Edward’s Fine Food & Wine

Fine dining and award-winning wine list on Main Street

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La Crema Tapas and Chocolate

Spanish tapas and chocolate desserts in a courtyard setting

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Summer Kitchen Cafe

Breakfast and lunch cafe at the Rosemary Beach Inn

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Cowgirl Kitchen

Casual Tex-Mex and coastal fare with a lively bar

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Restaurant Paradis

Coastal New American fine dining on South Barret Square

Pensacola

Bamboo Willie’s

Live music beach bar on Quietwater Beach

Pensacola

Flora-Bama Ole River Grill

Waterfront burgers, seafood and sports

Family friendly Live music Waterfront Deck
Front Beach Road Corridor

Dusty’s Oyster Bar

Fresh Gulf oysters in a lively dive-bar setting

Laguna Beach

Squidly’s Seafood

Takeout-only shrimp and crab boil market

Back Beach Road Corridor

Boondocks Restaurant

Waterfront seafood on the Intracoastal in West Bay

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Pensacola

The Grand Marlin

Waterfront seafood & oyster bar on Santa Rosa Sound

Locally owned Outdoor seating Reservations
Pensacola

Bonsai

Upscale sushi above the Hilton

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Lower Grand Lagoon

Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant

Gulf Coast seafood landmark since the 1960s

Locally owned Reservations Waterfront
Front Beach Road Corridor

Runaway Island Beach Bar and Grill

Two-story beachfront dining and live music

Front Beach Road Corridor

Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Beachfront Gulf seafood under the world's largest Tiki hut

Front Beach Road Corridor

Salty Goat Saloon

Live music every night, no cover charge

Front Beach Road Corridor

Coyote Ugly Saloon Panama City Beach

Late-night bar chain on Front Beach Road

Panama City Beach

The Craft Bar – Panama City Beach

Craft beer gastropub in Pier Park North

Niceville

7 Brew Coffee

Drive-thru coffee, smoothies, and energy drinks

Lower Grand Lagoon

The Grand Marlin of Panama City Beach

Daily-changing Gulf seafood on Grand Lagoon

Mary Esther

J.C. Seafood House

Louisiana-style Cajun seafood boils and a full bar

Niceville

Basil & Baxter’s Kitchen & Cocktails

Chef-led American fare and craft cocktails

Niceville

The Craft Bar

Gastropub burgers, shareables, and craft beer

Gulf Breeze

Tacos Rock

Family-owned Mexican kitchen in Harbourtown Plaza

Gulf Breeze

Buenos Dias Cafe

Traditional Mexican breakfast and brunch

Gulf Breeze

Lillo’s Tuscan Grille

Family Italian recipes since 1948

Gulf Breeze

Aegean Breeze

A local corner of Greece in Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze

Lao Ocean

Authentic Thai cuisine in Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze

Shan Kishi Japanese Hibachi

Hibachi and sushi on Gulf Breeze Parkway

Gulf Breeze

Santino’s Pizza & Grinders

Made-to-order pizza and grinders

Gulf Breeze

Rollins Distillery

The Florida Panhandle's first licensed craft distillery

Gulf Breeze

Sugar Beach Bakery

Family-owned artisan bakery in Tiger Point Plaza

Gulf Breeze

Turtle Roll Homemade Ice Cream & Shaved Ice

Homemade ice cream and shaved ice

Mary Esther

El Paso Mexican Grill & Cantina

Family-run Mexican cantina known for 2-for-1 margaritas

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The Red Bar

Grayton's funky, jazz-filled landmark

Bohemian decor Full bar Historic
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Chiringo

Beachside coastal fare steps from the Gulf

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Chanticleer Eatery

Made-from-scratch comfort food, locals' favorite

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Grayton Seafood Co.

Neighborhood seafood spot with a text-to-reserve tradition

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Roux 30A

Michelin-recommended tasting menu in an intimate setting

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Black Bear Bread Co.

Grayton's cult-favorite bakery and café

Bakery Coffee Locally owned
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Black Bear Bar Room

Natural wine, oysters and charcuterie in the Shops of Grayton

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Freeport

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant

Family-run bayfront seafood since 1963

Locally owned Waterfront
Freeport

331 Noodles

Handmade noodles and dumplings on US-331

Freeport

Granny & Son Thai Restaurant

Homestyle Thai cooking in Freeport

Freeport

Bubba Jacks

Classic breakfast and lunch comfort food

Freeport

At’s A Chicago Pizza

Chicago-style deep dish and Italian beef

Freeport

Taqueria Don Bigotes

Authentic Mexican taqueria on US-331

Freeport

Props Brewery Hammock Bay

Craft brewery taproom in Hammock Bay

Freeport

Odd Pelican Beer Company

Small local craft brewery taproom

Freeport

The Oar House Pub & Oyster Bar

Oysters and pub fare on Black Creek

Freeport

The Bakery Lady

Custom cakes and cookies in Freeport

Freeport

The Little Bluebird Bakery

Scratch-made bakery and brunch food truck

30A

Stinky’s Fish Camp

Fresh Gulf seafood on a coastal dune lake

30A

Vue on 30A

Gulf-view coastal dining at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

30A

Coastal Coffee & Cafe

Coffee and pastries at Topsail Hill Preserve