Emerald Coast Guide
Restaurants
The Emerald Coast is home to an exceptional dining scene anchored by the Gulf itself: fresh seafood, farm-to-table cooking, and kitchens run by people who genuinely love this place. Explore independent restaurants worth making a reservation for.
84 places
WaterColor Grill
Poolside Gulf-view dining at WaterColor Beach Club
Doc’s Oyster Bar
New Orleans-style oysters and po'boys on Tom's Bayou
Pickle’s Burger & Shake
Seaside institution since 1993 serving breakfast
Barefoot BBQ
Airstream Row food truck serving hormone-free
The Shrimp Shack & Boardwalk Bar
Gulf seafood shack known for steamed shrimp
Bud & Alley’s Taco Bar
South-of-the-border concept serving Baja fish tacos
Bud & Alley’s Pizza Bar + Trattoria
Locally inspired pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza
Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Seaside's Gulf-front original since 1986
Great Southern Café
Home of the Grits a Ya Ya on Seaside's square
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Prime steaks and fine wine on Grand Boulevard
Vin’tij Food & Wine
Award-winning wine bar and seasonal cuisine
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Breakfast, brunch, and cocktails on Grand Boulevard
The Village Door
Dockside dining, BBQ, and nightly live music
Playa Bowls
Acai and pitaya bowls, smoothies, and juices on Main Street
Gallions
Upscale restaurant and cocktail lounge in Barrett Square
Havana Beach Bar & Grill
Gulf Coast and Caribbean-inspired dining at The Pearl Hotel
The Crab Trap – Perdido Key
Waterfront fish-house with beach boardwalk
Fisherman’s Corner
Creole-inspired seafood under the bridge
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar
Rooftop sunsets over Rosemary Beach
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
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill
Waterfront burgers, seafood and sports
Squidly’s Seafood
Takeout-only shrimp and crab boil market
Dusty’s Oyster Bar
Fresh Gulf oysters in a lively dive-bar setting
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
Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Beachfront Gulf seafood under the world's largest Tiki hut
Runaway Island Beach Bar and Grill
Two-story beachfront dining and live music
Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant
Gulf Coast seafood landmark since the 1960s
The Grand Marlin of Panama City Beach
Daily-changing Gulf seafood on Grand Lagoon
Basil & Baxter’s Kitchen & Cocktails
Chef-led American fare and craft cocktails
J.C. Seafood House
Louisiana-style Cajun seafood boils and a full bar
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
El Paso Mexican Grill & Cantina
Family-run Mexican cantina known for 2-for-1 margaritas
Lillo’s Tuscan Grille
Family Italian recipes since 1948
Buenos Dias Cafe
Traditional Mexican breakfast and brunch
Tacos Rock
Family-owned Mexican kitchen in Harbourtown Plaza
Roux 30A
Michelin-recommended tasting menu in an intimate setting
Grayton Seafood Co.
Neighborhood seafood spot with a text-to-reserve tradition
Chanticleer Eatery
Made-from-scratch comfort food, locals' favorite
Chiringo
Beachside coastal fare steps from the Gulf
The Red Bar
Grayton's funky, jazz-filled landmark
At’s A Chicago Pizza
Chicago-style deep dish and Italian beef
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
Taqueria Don Bigotes
Authentic Mexican taqueria on US-331
The Oar House Pub & Oyster Bar
Oysters and pub fare on Black Creek
The Shack Restaurant & Marina
Waterfront seafood on Santa Rosa Sound since 1999
Vue on 30A
Gulf-view coastal dining at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Stinky’s Fish Camp
Fresh Gulf seafood on a coastal dune lake
Boathouse Oyster Bar
Destin Harbor oyster bar and live music since the 1990s
Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House
Gulf-to-table Southern seafood on the Destin Harbor
Marina Cafe
Upscale harbor-view dining, steaks, and sushi
Tailfins Waterfront Grill
Waterfront breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the harbor boardwalk
The Crab Trap
Casual Gulf-front seafood dining
Cafe Destin
All-day breakfast and brunch near the beach
AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
Gulf oysters and live music on Destin Harbor since 1984
Harry T’s Lighthouse
Harbor-view seafood and brunch at HarborWalk Village
Milly’s Cafe
Southern soul food breakfast and lunch on US-90
H&M Hot Dogs
Florida's oldest hot dog stand, serving since 1947
Cafe’ Nola
New Orleans flavor in historic downtown DeFuniak Springs
Stick & Rudder Pub
Breakfast and lunch pub at Bob Sikes Airport
North 85 Diner
Southern-style scratch-made diner fare
BC’s Southern Paradise BBQ & Catering
Southern BBQ and catering
Laurel Hill Grill
Family-owned Southern comfort food, famous for cheesesteaks
The Hub American Family Restaurant
Family restaurant with a 17-foot salad bar
Iron & Grape Italian Kitchen
Chef-driven scratch Italian kitchen on Baldwin Avenue
The Wild Olive
Southern-leaning New American dining in downtown Crestview
Samuel’s Roadhouse
Steaks, seafood and BBQ ribs since 1989
Red Fish Taco
Beachy Mexican tacos and margaritas in Redfish Village
The Citizen
Wood-fired coastal cooking in Alys Beach
George’s at Alys Beach
Behave or misbehave in Alys Beach
Basmati’s Asian Cuisine
Asian fusion and sushi overlooking Draper Lake
Cowgirl Kitchen Market & Cafe
Kick-back breakfast, lunch, and dinner cafe
Pelican & Pine
Gulf-to-table dining on the harbor
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