29 Best Seafood Restaurants near Grayton Beach

“This is one of the best places to eat. Their gluten free menu is hands down the best. They make donuts fresh from scratch. The food is unbelievable, fish and tuna are fabulous. Lobster tacos are a winner. The service is exceptional. I can not say enough good things about it. Must visit and eat.“

“Had a fantastic time! Good food, excellent live music and the staff was great!“

“We had a 6pm reservation and were greeted happily by the hostess and were sat at our table promptly. The atmosphere was beautiful. We ordered one drink, something with pear, that was so refreshing and delicious. My husband’s NY Strip was cooked to perfection, and my stuffed chicken dish was excellent. The BRUSSELS!!! Very good. Our service was phenomenal, and the attention of the staff (never once did we need a water refill, never once was there a dirty dish on our table) was superb. Highly recommended for an elevated dining experience!“

“Where to even start?! This place is absolutely phenomenal. Let’s start with the vibes and the service- amazing. Step into the laid-back vibes of Down Island, and you are greeted by incredibly attentive and friendly waiters. They also have live music on Friday nights. All THREE times my husband and I went (on our five day vacation), we were greeted by the owner, Stefani. She is simply amazing- truly one of the friendliest people I have ever met. Kyle was a wonderful waiter and recommended my husband and I try the Cobia fish (which neither of us had tried before). It was delicious. We also had the oysters (so fresh), brunch (the bayou omelette and the cinnamon roll pancakes are fantastic), blueberry cobbler, and pineapple upside down cake. My mouth is watering just thinking about the desserts. It is evident that the ingredients used are fresh and that their food is truly home-made. I simply cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Thank you, Stefani, for you and your team making our vacation extra extra wonderful.“

“Chris, Josh, and Caroline were AMAZING! 1st time ever coming and food, drinks, and atmosphere were amazing! Felt like we were old time friends. Felts very welcomed. Chris and Josh were on point with food and drink recommendations. A new favorite and I will be back for sure!“

“Stopped in for a drink and some oysters and found the restaurant quite charming. It was a nice afternoon and there is plenty of shady, covered outdoor as well as lots of indoor seating. Service was a little slow but at least two different servers checked on us.
Staff was friendly and knowledgable. The raw oysters tasted good but were not fresh shucked. I would recommend the grilled oysters they were delicious. Prices were good and overall just the atmosphere is worth a stop at this cool place.
Stopped in for lunch another day and the grouper sandwich was good but the service was, well not as good and it seemed to take way too long for a grouper sandwich. But it was cooked perfectly and delish. Definitely be going back, recommend sitting outside.

Urban Cowgill Oct. 2024“

“Hands down the best shrimp and grits I’ve ever eaten. We had the whole family in town for vacation, this stop will be a tradition now. Excellent food, music, and drinks!!“

“This is by far the best experience I have ever had in any restaurant in the panhandle of Florida. Exquisite dishes, decor and atmosphere. Customer service is outstanding and it is the benchmark in the hospitality industry. I love this place and it is my all time favorite.“

“The mongchong (fish) was so good! The salad and pizza too!“

“I’ve been with family and with coworkers and we all love it!! The food and service is excellent! We had Riley as our server and he was amazing! I highly recommend this place and requesting him as your server.“

“Mississippi peeps from Bridgeway Insurance Absolutely loves this place! Amazing food and amazing service.. CJ was an amazing waiter and the hospitality from the owner was outstanding!“

“Great food and atmosphere! We will be back again!“

“BRING BACK THE SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS!!!!!!! We drove 5.5 hrs straight to #Hobag in hopes of having the enchiladas. We were very disappointed to find they were no longer on the menu. The food we did order was good but nothing compares to the enchiladas!!! Bring them BACK !!!!“

“We went to your establishment Monday night just to grab a bite to eat late and the lady that was bartending (can’t remember her name) was absolutely fabulous!!! She went above and beyond her job. She was so friendly and kind and went out of her way for us. On top of the food being wonderful!!! We have family down there so this place will be my go to when we are visiting!! Great food, great service and a beautiful place. Can’t wait until it’s warmer to experience the atmosphere. This place deserves an A++“

“Highlight of our trip! Chef Patrick catered an in home dinner for our family celebrating my parents’ 50th in June 2023 at the house we rented for the week. He worked with me on the menu, accommodating varying adult preferences and making sure our ages 9-15 kids were well fed too. We had so much fun watching him cook and talking that we never actually went to the dining room and instead chose to sit around the kitchen counter. The food was amazing, beautifully presented, and he made sure the kitchen was spotless before he left. Although it was a bit of a splurge, it was worth every penny and we would have Patrick back in a heartbeat!“

“Molly was our server/bartender. She was great! She gave us lots of recommendations of places to go. She was sweet & friendly. 💖 Tell her hi from The Berthas“

“Wonderful fried grouper baskets. A family and friends tradition for the past 30 years. We always have lunch there when we spend the day at the beach.“

“Joe and Beth are awesome. The wings are terrific. Try the house sauce. Everything was delicious.“

“Great food, great service!“

“Food was delicious and great service“

“Food is fresh consistent and delicious!!!“

“Had a birthday dinner for my wife here last weekend for a party of about 8 and the service was fantastic and the food delivered! Highly recommend!“

“Every time we go - and we have been going for six years - the experience is truly exceptional. I am a vegetarian and my husband is an epicurean and this is our favorite restaurant ever. Nikhil, Tim, and Josh are incredible artisans with food. Delicious, fresh, and local. Cory is an incredible host who keeps everything flowing. 10 out of 10!“

“Delicious food, fantastic bar, beautiful views in a comfortable atmosphere, and marvelous service from Alex - we will be back. I was very grateful that nearly everything there was gluten free, and my husband was grateful that the hush puppies were not. (He ate 6.)

Dietary restrictions: Safe and delicious gluten free food.“

“Best Italian food in the area!“

“Loved the food, service and ambiance. One of 30A’s best dining experiences.“

“I love Sean at the outside bar! that is all!!! I hope that's how you spell it.. if not.. you already know! He's amazing with the best attitude ever! see you soon“

“We traveled to the beach for Spring Break with a group of teenage boys. They spent an evening here watching college basketball and had a great time! Thank you for being a family-friendly place that I felt comfortable letting them go. ☀️🌴“

“My grandparents went to AJ's Thanksgiving event. They have bragged to me non-stop about their server, the food, and the entire event. There was open handicapped parking right in the front. They sat at the bar and were served by the bartender. They didn't get her name but were thrilled with her friendly, attentive demeanor. The entire event was donation based, and an envelope was provided for privacy. I am so thankful to AJ's for hosting this event and to the staff who generously work the event.
Thank you!!!“