Breweries and Distilleries of the Emerald Coast
Every operating brewery, brewpub, and distillery from Pensacola to Panama City — verified August 2026.
The Emerald Coast Journal
Food & Drink
Where locals eat and drink on the Emerald Coast: seafood shacks, Gulf-to-table kitchens, breweries, distilleries and the dishes worth the drive.
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The Best Sushi on the Emerald Coast
Sushimoto has been quietly running a small family sushi bar on US 98 in Miramar Beach for years, entirely on its own terms. Show up early and behave.
The Best Restaurants in Destin, FL: A Local’s Guide
The best restaurants in Destin FL, chosen by locals, waterfront seafood, and the spots worth the wait. No tourist traps.
Destin’s Best Waterfront Restaurants: Harbor, Gulf, and Holiday Isle
Destin's best waterfront restaurants on the harbor, Gulf, and lagoon — where the views and the kitchens are both worth it, per locals.
Dog Friendly Restaurants in Destin and on 30A
The Emerald Coast is one of Florida's better places to travel with a dog