The Citizen
$$$ • American, New American, Vegan
Hours:
20 Mark Twain Ln, Alys Beach
(850) 909-0702
About The Citizen
Customers' Favorites
Berkwood Farms Pork Schnitzel
Charred Avocado Salad
Calabrian Shrimp
Shrimp and Grits
Whipped Feta
Wedge Salad
Seafood
Octopus
Grouper
The Citizen Reviews
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Menu
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Hours
| Monday | 2 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 2 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 10PM |
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The Citizen, a popular restaurant on the Gulf Coast, offers a great dining experience with welcoming service, prompt attention, and friendly staff. The inviting atmosphere makes dining here enjoyable, with a modern yet cozy ambiance that is still kid-friendly. Its menu features delicious dishes, including east coast oysters, squid ink bucatini with shrimp, and curried butternut squash with chicken. Guests can also enjoy a fresh fish sandwich and top-notch cheese grits. The restaurant is pet-friendly on the patio, where guests can have drinks before dinner. Happy hour provides reduced prices on drinks and a limited food menu.
Visitors can expect fresh and expertly shucked oysters, along with a variety of options and a perfect mignonette to match. The service is exceptional, with knowledgeable and personable servers ready to give recommendations and accommodate requests. The new chef has introduced some changes to the menu, but the cheesecake and drinks remain popular choices. Guests frequently praise the food, especially the shrimp, whipped feta, summer pesto pasta, and the steak frites, which do not disappoint and are cooked until tender and full of flavor. Cocktails, including mezcal old fashioned and espresso martinis, are highly recommended, and mocktails like the dupe of an Aperol Spritz have also received positive feedback. Overall, The Citizen delivers a consistently positive experience with a focus on making each visit memorable.