I love this place. It is my go to on 30A. I am gluten free so can't have pasta there, but I have asked them to work on that. Everything is good and the bartenders and servers are fun and fantastic! I never get steak out but I tried theirs on my last visit, and it was cooked to perfection. I would have licked the plate-but you know, not something you do in a restaurant! Can't wait to go back.
Frank D Kinney
Kristen was a brilliant host to complement the savory flavors..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda B. S.
Stopped in and had a very good meal! Bread was free what a treat these days . Great service our waiter was very attentive. Cute dining space with lots of color!
Vicki H.
As many years as we have been traveling to 30A we had never visited Borago. What a mistake!! The food was incredible. I could have made a meal out of the focaccia and olive oil dip they bring to the table when you arrive. So soft and yummy. We shared several starters with our friends. It's hard to say which one was our favorite. I think the scallops and maybe the mushroom ravioli. My husband and I both had the special and was it ever special. The angel hair pasta with the bolognese sauce just a hint of heat was delicious. Even with the half orders we both had some leftover to take home with us. Maybe because we had too much goodness before the main meal. I can't say enough about the service. Everyone was very friendly. We were well taken care of! Restaurant has both inside and patio seating. Many patrons seem to be locals or returning patrons. Also, save room chocolate cream brûlée with caramel ice cream! OMG!!!
Kathryn M.
Incredible food, environment, and service! They are 10/10 on every aspect. I have to come here every time I'm in town - particularly for the tiramisu! Besides the food, the people there will go above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of. I left my purse there one night and planned to get it on Monday, not realizing they'd be closed. I got a hold of them and they agreed to meet me on their day off at 7:30 at night so I could fly home the next day. They saved the day for me! I love the people here and I love this place!
Trish K.
I can see why this place is attractive. The front courtyard is landscaped, the outdoor patio has plenty of space and heaters, and the bar area is long and comfortable. They allow dogs in the patio area - a bonus. And oddly, the "restaurant" wall side (of the patio) is a glass enclosure of the Lululemon store. I'm not sure I've ever seen this type of collaboration before (sitting next to racks of athletic wear while eating $$$ food). The patrons were happy and friendly; and the staff was attentive. And the service was good. But sadly, I wouldn't go out of my way to return. I would be fine eating here again in a general "follow the crowd" type of way because there's nothing wrong with the restaurant, but there was no wow factor. **I say this as a traveling non-local who's eaten at a plethora of restaurants. -- For all I know, it may be the best restaurant/option in this town. The reason I'm not drawn back is while the food was fresh, it was very bland. I was stunned that fish (grouper) with olives and artichokes was "bland" which also makes me doubt it's $30+ price tag. I'm so surprised by the lack of taste bud explosion with this dish. The pre meal bread and oil was a low wow factor as well. (the dessert was delicious!) Bring cash! They make you pay a 4% surcharge for using plastic. Or as they put it, you get a "discount" for paying cash (which is the price on the menu). Another oddity for a restaurant of this echelon. All is all - the $64 pricetag for water, 1 meal, 1 dessert, and tip (and surcharge) wasn't worth it.
Tish W.
Definitely lives up to its reputation! The chicken piccata (gluten-free) was the best I've ever had and my husband's salmon was even better!! To top it off, we had an excellent server, Jaren, who was attentive & professional. Also, really loved the beautiful mural and the ambience was perfect.. Definitely coming back but suggest y'all make reservations because I think the secrets out and how good they are.:)
Tyler S.
**Attention all residents and visitors of any beach in easy distance to Santa Rosa Beach!!!** Fresh, made in-house pasta and sauces! Sit tight, I've got some major raving for this one! We began with what turned into a 4-course meal; the veal meatballs, wild mushroom ravioli, and fried calamari. Between the 5 of us, we each had a taste of each option and they were all incredible. The ravioli was by far my favorite--save the house made focaccia bread for the ravioli broth! We all enjoyed salad options as our second course. A couple of us chose the mix greens, others chose Caesar and the arugula salads. Fresh and not one bit of wilted lettuce found. The dressing were obviously made in-house as well. DELICIOUS! I ordered the off-menu option, the Priscilla. Their homemade bolognese sauce, blended with crushed red pepper mixed with angel hair pasta--highly recommend if you enjoy a little kick in the pallet. A few other table favorites included the 3-Meat Bolognese (traditional) and another ordered the antipasti pan-seared scallops as their renter and though small portion, it was quite decadent and flavorful. Lastly, we thoroughly enjoyed both the tiramisu and chocolate crème brûlée. We couldn't choose between the two, and they were both totally worth the indulgence! During the slower beach season, it was an easy walk in and sit, but I can guarantee the crowds flock during the peak seasons. Service was very menu savvy, and our server was incredible! I believe our serve's name was Grant--hopefully correct! The one portion of the evening that was right at par and not the most memorable would be the cocktails. Though fresh ingredients-based, still pretty basic. Always ending on a good note, I recommend this to all who have the opportunity to visit this unique area!
Ana Morales
If I could give this place 100 stars I would! The service is top notch and the quality of the food was amazing. A big shoutout to chef Dragon for making our dinner so special! We will definitely be back whenever we are in the area ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Three Meat Bolognese over Angel Hair, Angel Hair Spaghetti with Shrimp
Jenna L.
I've been coming here since I was a kid on vacations and it is really great to see the servers remember us even after I have my own kids now. They put out great quality Italian cuisine with a relaxed but high end vibe to make parents with kids 3-5 feel like they can actually vacation. Shout out to Greg he's the best, my 3 year old still talks about his favorite Italian restaurant at the beach.
Excellent Italian fare. Grouper and the Hot Italian Sausage meals were delicious. The calamari was fried perfectly but the breading to calamari ratio was a bit high. The cocktails were perfect: The Ernesto and OF. Troy was a wonderful server.
Maggie
The hostesses were incredibly rude, unaccommodating, and unable to solve simple issues. We came in as a party of 11, which is understandable that they were hesitant to seat us. However, we proposed that we could split up- which they said “the kitchen was overwhelmed”. We asked if we could sit down at the bar or at a table and order a drink and talk for maybe 45 mins to get the kitchen time to catch up on orders, and they got the manager and said that “that would be rude”. We are let down because we have heard great things about this restaurant, moral of the story is that you should not go here if you’re a big party, because they are not accommodating!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sherry Barker
Probably the BEST food I have had in a while!! Service was excellent! Atmosphere is good (it got a little loud). Will definitely visit again next time we are in Florida!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grouper Nicoise, Three Meat Bolognese over Angel Hair, Polenta
Nicholas Gibson
Best food on 30
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gayla B.
Food was amazing!!! I had some kind of Angel hair pasta with white sauce. It was so good. The bread was delicious. The waitress was awesome as well. I ordered a mocktail because I was pregnant and the first one was not good that I originally got from the bar while waiting for a table. The waitress fixed it without really asking her. She was very observant and caring! I still think about this food. Give it a try!
I love this place. It is my go to on 30A. I am gluten free so can't have pasta there, but I have asked them to work on that. Everything is good and the bartenders and servers are fun and fantastic! I never get steak out but I tried theirs on my last visit, and it was cooked to perfection. I would have licked the plate-but you know, not something you do in a restaurant! Can't wait to go back.
Kristen was a brilliant host to complement the savory flavors..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in and had a very good meal! Bread was free what a treat these days . Great service our waiter was very attentive. Cute dining space with lots of color!
As many years as we have been traveling to 30A we had never visited Borago. What a mistake!! The food was incredible. I could have made a meal out of the focaccia and olive oil dip they bring to the table when you arrive. So soft and yummy. We shared several starters with our friends. It's hard to say which one was our favorite. I think the scallops and maybe the mushroom ravioli. My husband and I both had the special and was it ever special. The angel hair pasta with the bolognese sauce just a hint of heat was delicious. Even with the half orders we both had some leftover to take home with us. Maybe because we had too much goodness before the main meal. I can't say enough about the service. Everyone was very friendly. We were well taken care of! Restaurant has both inside and patio seating. Many patrons seem to be locals or returning patrons. Also, save room chocolate cream brûlée with caramel ice cream! OMG!!!
Incredible food, environment, and service! They are 10/10 on every aspect. I have to come here every time I'm in town - particularly for the tiramisu! Besides the food, the people there will go above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of. I left my purse there one night and planned to get it on Monday, not realizing they'd be closed. I got a hold of them and they agreed to meet me on their day off at 7:30 at night so I could fly home the next day. They saved the day for me! I love the people here and I love this place!
I can see why this place is attractive. The front courtyard is landscaped, the outdoor patio has plenty of space and heaters, and the bar area is long and comfortable. They allow dogs in the patio area - a bonus. And oddly, the "restaurant" wall side (of the patio) is a glass enclosure of the Lululemon store. I'm not sure I've ever seen this type of collaboration before (sitting next to racks of athletic wear while eating $$$ food). The patrons were happy and friendly; and the staff was attentive. And the service was good. But sadly, I wouldn't go out of my way to return. I would be fine eating here again in a general "follow the crowd" type of way because there's nothing wrong with the restaurant, but there was no wow factor. **I say this as a traveling non-local who's eaten at a plethora of restaurants. -- For all I know, it may be the best restaurant/option in this town. The reason I'm not drawn back is while the food was fresh, it was very bland. I was stunned that fish (grouper) with olives and artichokes was "bland" which also makes me doubt it's $30+ price tag. I'm so surprised by the lack of taste bud explosion with this dish. The pre meal bread and oil was a low wow factor as well. (the dessert was delicious!) Bring cash! They make you pay a 4% surcharge for using plastic. Or as they put it, you get a "discount" for paying cash (which is the price on the menu). Another oddity for a restaurant of this echelon. All is all - the $64 pricetag for water, 1 meal, 1 dessert, and tip (and surcharge) wasn't worth it.
Definitely lives up to its reputation! The chicken piccata (gluten-free) was the best I've ever had and my husband's salmon was even better!! To top it off, we had an excellent server, Jaren, who was attentive & professional. Also, really loved the beautiful mural and the ambience was perfect.. Definitely coming back but suggest y'all make reservations because I think the secrets out and how good they are.:)
**Attention all residents and visitors of any beach in easy distance to Santa Rosa Beach!!!** Fresh, made in-house pasta and sauces! Sit tight, I've got some major raving for this one! We began with what turned into a 4-course meal; the veal meatballs, wild mushroom ravioli, and fried calamari. Between the 5 of us, we each had a taste of each option and they were all incredible. The ravioli was by far my favorite--save the house made focaccia bread for the ravioli broth! We all enjoyed salad options as our second course. A couple of us chose the mix greens, others chose Caesar and the arugula salads. Fresh and not one bit of wilted lettuce found. The dressing were obviously made in-house as well. DELICIOUS! I ordered the off-menu option, the Priscilla. Their homemade bolognese sauce, blended with crushed red pepper mixed with angel hair pasta--highly recommend if you enjoy a little kick in the pallet. A few other table favorites included the 3-Meat Bolognese (traditional) and another ordered the antipasti pan-seared scallops as their renter and though small portion, it was quite decadent and flavorful. Lastly, we thoroughly enjoyed both the tiramisu and chocolate crème brûlée. We couldn't choose between the two, and they were both totally worth the indulgence! During the slower beach season, it was an easy walk in and sit, but I can guarantee the crowds flock during the peak seasons. Service was very menu savvy, and our server was incredible! I believe our serve's name was Grant--hopefully correct! The one portion of the evening that was right at par and not the most memorable would be the cocktails. Though fresh ingredients-based, still pretty basic. Always ending on a good note, I recommend this to all who have the opportunity to visit this unique area!
If I could give this place 100 stars I would! The service is top notch and the quality of the food was amazing. A big shoutout to chef Dragon for making our dinner so special! We will definitely be back whenever we are in the area ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Three Meat Bolognese over Angel Hair, Angel Hair Spaghetti with Shrimp
I've been coming here since I was a kid on vacations and it is really great to see the servers remember us even after I have my own kids now. They put out great quality Italian cuisine with a relaxed but high end vibe to make parents with kids 3-5 feel like they can actually vacation. Shout out to Greg he's the best, my 3 year old still talks about his favorite Italian restaurant at the beach.
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent Italian fare. Grouper and the Hot Italian Sausage meals were delicious. The calamari was fried perfectly but the breading to calamari ratio was a bit high. The cocktails were perfect: The Ernesto and OF. Troy was a wonderful server.
The hostesses were incredibly rude, unaccommodating, and unable to solve simple issues. We came in as a party of 11, which is understandable that they were hesitant to seat us. However, we proposed that we could split up- which they said “the kitchen was overwhelmed”. We asked if we could sit down at the bar or at a table and order a drink and talk for maybe 45 mins to get the kitchen time to catch up on orders, and they got the manager and said that “that would be rude”. We are let down because we have heard great things about this restaurant, moral of the story is that you should not go here if you’re a big party, because they are not accommodating!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Probably the BEST food I have had in a while!! Service was excellent! Atmosphere is good (it got a little loud). Will definitely visit again next time we are in Florida!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grouper Nicoise, Three Meat Bolognese over Angel Hair, Polenta
Best food on 30
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing!!! I had some kind of Angel hair pasta with white sauce. It was so good. The bread was delicious. The waitress was awesome as well. I ordered a mocktail because I was pregnant and the first one was not good that I originally got from the bar while waiting for a table. The waitress fixed it without really asking her. She was very observant and caring! I still think about this food. Give it a try!