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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Destin

The Crab Trap

Seafood in the sand at James Lee Park

Beachfront Gulf Views Kid friendly
Navarre

Alaska Bean Coffee Company

Drive-thru espresso and smoothies on FL-87

Drive-thru only Espresso Smoothies
Navarre

Andy D’s Beachside Restaurant & Deck Bar

Beachside dining and live music on Navarre Beach

Breakfast, lunch & dinner Happy hour Live music
Navarre

Where Y’at Seafood Market & Restaurant

Louisiana-style seafood market and restaurant

Louisiana & Cajun food Seafood market Wholesale & retail
Navarre

Dewey Destin’s Navarre

Fast-casual Gulf seafood on the Navarre Sound

Fast-casual Full bar Order at window
Navarre

Dawn’s Cookies & Cafe

Homemade cookies and cafe fare on Navarre Pkwy

Cookie decorating parties Locally owned Wellness workshops
Navarre

Perfect Blend Coffee Company

Locally owned coffee shop in Harvest Village

Employs individuals with disabilities Locally owned Vegan & allergy-friendly options
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Navarre

Juana’s Pagodas & Sailors’ Grill

Navarre Beach's oldest restaurant, since 1989

Beachfront Live music Watersports rentals
Navarre

Windjammers on the Pier

Seafood and Gulf views on the Navarre Beach Pier

Gulf Views Waterfront
Navarre

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill

Waterfront steaks and seafood on the Navarre Sound

Full bar Steaks & seafood Waterfront
Navarre

Scooter’s Fish House

Fast, fresh Gulf seafood in Navarre

Casual dining Fresh Gulf seafood
Bagdad

Miss Luci’s Tea Room & More

Southern tea room in historic Bagdad

Afternoon tea Desserts Vintage setting
Milton

The Fishing Hole Milton Restaurant

Seafood and more at the Milton location

Casual dining Fresh Gulf seafood
Milton

Grover’s 2.0

Chicken fingers, wings, and breakfast in Milton

Family friendly Southern comfort food
Milton

Boomerang Pizza Kitchen

Retro-diner brick-oven pizza in downtown Milton

Family friendly Hand-tossed pizza Wings
Milton

Blackwater Bistro

Local flavors in a restored historic home

Breakfast & brunch Southern-inspired
Milton

Ace’s Hangar Southern Grill & Bar

Southern grill and full bar in Milton

Aviation-themed Full bar Southern cuisine
Milton

Ace’s Restaurant

Classic diner fare and daily specials since 2001

Breakfast & lunch Home cooking
Milton

Beardless Brewhaus

Nano brewery in downtown Milton

Craft beer Locally owned Taproom
Milton

The Prost Office Brewery

Craft beer in Milton's historic post office

Craft beer Taproom
30A

Aja 30A: Elevated Asian Fusion and Sushi in Inlet Beach

Craft cocktails Sushi bar
30A

Marco’s Pizza

Fresh, daily-made pizza dough for takeout and delivery.

Fresh dough daily Takeout
30A

Nigel’s Bananas

South Waltons favorite dipped frozen banana and dessert spot.

Frozen bananas Ice cream Key lime pie
30A

Friends 30A Burger Bar

Fast-casual smash burgers and shakes next to Publix WaterSound.

Fast-casual Smash burgers
30A

Sweet Henrietta’s

Custom cakes, cupcakes, and coffee in WaterSound Town Center.

Coffee Custom cakes Pastries
30A

Village Market at Watersound Town Center

Fresh local seafood and southern classics from the Hartley Restaurant Group.

Fresh local seafood Take-away market
30A

Scout Sports Tavern

A refined sports tavern serving elevated classics along Scenic Highway 30A.

American classics Sports on TV
30A

Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks

Upscale Gulf seafood and prime steaks in the heart of WaterSound Town Center.

Fresh Gulf seafood Prime & wagyu steaks
30A

Emerald Coast Wine and Spirits

Wine and spirits shop at WaterColor Crossings

Curated wines Gifts Spirits
30A

Pizza by the Sea

Coastal pizzeria at WaterColor Crossings

Family friendly Wood-fired pizza
30A

Beach Happy Cafe

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

Breakfast & pastries Locally Roasted Coffee
30A

Scratch Biscuit Kitchen

Made-from-scratch biscuits in WaterColor Town Center

Family friendly Scratch-made biscuits
30A

WaterColor Grill

Poolside Gulf-view dining at WaterColor Beach Club

All-day menu Beach club dining
30A

Fish Out of Water

Gulf-view coastal dining at WaterColor Inn

Gulf Views Resort dining Southern coastal cuisine
Valparaiso

Doc’s Oyster Bar

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

Craft beer Oyster bar Waterfront
Valparaiso

The Boathouse Landing

Waterfront seafood and American fare on Boggy Bayou

Fresh Gulf seafood Waterfront
30A

It’s Heavenly Shortcakes & Ice Cream

Dessert shop in Central Square offering house-made shortcakes

House-made shortcakes Ice cream
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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

Dawson’s Yogurt & Fudge

Frozen yogurt

Established 1988 Frozen Yogurt Fudge
30A

Pickle’s Sandbar

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

Craft cocktails Toes-in-the-sand bar
30A

Pickle’s Burger & Shake

Seaside institution since 1993 serving breakfast

Breakfast daily Burgers & shakes Established 1993
30A

Wild Nectar 30A

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

Acai Bowls Fresh-pressed juices Smoothies
30A

Mr. Gyro Hero

Airstream Row food truck serving gyros and Mediterranean fare

Gyros Mediterranean fare
30A

Wild Bill’s Beach Dogs

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

Soft pretzels Wagyu hot dogs
30A

Crepes du Soleil

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

Signature Frose Sweet & Savory Crepes
30A

Frost Bites

Airstream Row favorite serving Hawaiian shave ice

Established 1994 Frozen custard Hawaiian Shave Ice
30A

Barefoot BBQ

Airstream Row food truck serving hormone-free

Airstream trailer Smoked BBQ
30A

The Meltdown on 30A

Vintage Airstream trailer on Airstream Row overlooking the Seaside Amphitheater

Airstream trailer Gourmet Grilled Cheese
30A

The Shrimp Shack & Boardwalk Bar

Gulf seafood shack known for steamed shrimp

Boardwalk Bar Lobster rolls Steamed shrimp
30A

Amavida Coffee & Tea

Organic

Fair-trade Organic coffee
30A

87 Plaza

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

Open-air Small plates Wine bar
30A

Bud & Alley’s Taco Bar

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

Baja Fish Tacos Margaritas
30A

Bud & Alley’s Pizza Bar + Trattoria

Locally inspired pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza

Neapolitan pizza Wood-fired oven
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30A

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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30A

Great Southern Café

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

Central Square Chef Jim Shirley Southern cuisine
30A

Beachside Acai Cafe

Acai bowls, juices and sandwiches in Seagrove Plaza

Acai Bowls Cold-pressed juices Wraps & salads
30A

Coastal Steamer & Cafe

Seafood counter for lobster rolls and crab cakes

Crab cakes Lobster rolls Steamed seafood
30A

Seagrove Coffee & Donuts

Coffee and fresh donuts in Seagrove Plaza

Coffee Donuts Morning hours
30A

Prema Organic Cafe

Organic juices, smoothies and bowls in Seagrove

All-organic Cold-pressed juices Gluten-free
Santa Rosa Beach

Seagrove Village Market Cafe

Old Seagrove classic since 1949

Outdoor seating
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30A

Old Florida Fish House

Lakeside seafood and live music on Eastern Lake

Live music Reservations Waterfront
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30A

Café Thirty-A

Seagrove's white-tablecloth classic since 1995

Locally owned Reservations
30A

Surfing Deer

Upscale New American dining at 30A and Old Seagrove

Seafood-forward menu Upscale dining
30A

Taco 30A

Taco food truck in Santa Rosa Beach

Food truck Rotating locations
30A

Distillery 98

Craft distillery on Serenoa Rd

Craft spirits Locally made
30A

30A Distilling Co.

Small-batch craft distillery and tastings

Small-batch spirits Tastings
30A

Lawless Coast Brewing

Craft brewery on Hwy 393

Craft beer Taproom
30A

Growler Garage

Craft beer bar with 40+ taps

40+ taps Craft beer Open daily
30A

Pecan Jack’s Ice Creamery & Candy Kitchen

Ice cream and candy shop on 30A

Candy Ice cream Open daily
30A

Stella’s Bakery

Argentinian bakery and pastry shop

Croissants Empanadas Pastries
30A

Wild Coast Coffee

Locally owned coffee truck on US-98

Coffee truck Established 2024 Locally owned
30A

Amavida Coffee Roasters

Local coffee roaster and cafe

Light bites On-site roasting Organic coffee
30A

Sunrise Coffee Co.

Coffee shop at Gulf Place

Coffee Open daily
30A

Kith + Kin Coffee

Morning coffee shop in Santa Rosa Beach

Coffee Morning hours
30A

The Perfect Pig

All-day dining at Gulf Place

Breakfast lunch & dinner Sunday brunch
30A

Local Catch Bar & Grill

Casual seafood bar and grill on 30A

Casual dining Local seafood
30A

Pazzo Italiano

Italian restaurant on Hwy 393

Pasta Wood-fired dishes
30A

Fat Daddy’s Pizza

Pizza shop on US Highway 98

Casual dining Pizza by the slice
30A

Shelby’s Beach Bar and Grill

Beach bar and grill at Gulf Place

Beach bar Casual dining
30A

Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar

Oyster bar and Gulf seafood on Hwy 393

Fresh Gulf seafood Raw bar
Destin

Rum Runners

Dueling piano bar with tropical island vibes

Dueling pianos Nightly entertainment Outdoor seating
Grand Boulevard

Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizza

Coal-fired brick-oven pizza

Casual dining Coal-fired pizza
Grand Boulevard

Cantina Laredo Modern Mexican

Modern Mexican dining on Grand Boulevard

Tableside guacamole Upscale dining
Miramar Beach

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Prime steaks and fine wine on Grand Boulevard

Extensive wine list Prime steaks
Grand Boulevard

The Craft Bar

Craft beer and burgers on Grand Boulevard

Craft beer Pub fare Rotating taps
30A

Cork & Barrel

Wine, liquor, and craft beer shop in Barrett Square

Craft beer Open daily Wine & spirits
Sandestin

Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House

Fresh seafood and oysters in Baytowne Wharf

Family friendly Oyster bar
Destin

Poppy’s Seafood Factory

Steamed seafood buckets and live music nightly

Cajun & Creole Steamed seafood buckets
Destin

Hammerhead’s Bar and Grille

Dockside seafood, burgers, and live music

Dockside dining Live music
Sandestin

Roberto’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar

Gourmet pizza and game-day sports bar

Full bar Sports on TV
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Grand Boulevard

Vin’tij Food & Wine

Award-winning wine bar and seasonal cuisine

Locally owned Outdoor seating
Sandestin

The Village Door

Dockside dining, BBQ, and nightly live music

Dockside dining In-house smoked BBQ Live music
Grand Boulevard

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Breakfast, brunch, and cocktails on Grand Boulevard

Breakfast & brunch Craft cocktails
Sandestin

Marina Bar & Grill

Bay views and casual dining at Baytowne Marina

Bay views Casual dining
Grand Boulevard

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

Island-inspired dining on Grand Boulevard

Full bar Island-inspired
30A

Playa Bowls

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

Acai Bowls Open daily Smoothies