50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Mary Esther

“We eat Thai all the time, and I have to say this Thai food is the BEST!!! It feels light but yet so delicious!!! We now order take out at least once a week bc we are so addicted to this restaurant. It's like the other Thai restaurants feel more like recipes from home cooks which don't get me wrong, I absolutely love. But Benjarong feels like there is a Thai chef in there whooping up the most delicious menu. It's just so tasty, light, and fresh. I am so glad we found this place.“

“You get your bang for your buck at this place!! It's easy to miss, but you do not want to miss out on this so be on the look out. Highly recommend the fresh rolls as an appetizer and the chow menu“

“My family and I tried this place tonight for the first time and let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! My mom and I had the Godfather, my dad had the Rueben, my husband had the Bahn Mi, and both of my boys had wraps. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were huge! To top things off, the customer service was stellar! Caleb was so patient with our large crew and he did a phenomenal job! He was so sweet and he managed to keep the restaurant looking fresh and clean. We definitely plan on returning for another sub soon.“

“Hell yeah I recommend them. I am here on business with a client and when I travel, like to sample local hole in the wall places. So I come in JCs and they serve their seafood cooked in a bag. They throw all kinda of seafood as well as corn potatoes and sausage. I had a half pound bad each of corn and sausage with egg as and rice and for those of you who know me and know I eat, this more than filled me. Be sure you come in wearing trashy clothes as they also throw various sauces in to the bag and steam and cook it. They give you a bib and wipes and you WILL need them Also, I was waited on by Jaime who gave awesome service. I hadn’t eaten at this type of restaurant before and she won’t make you feel like a goober for asking questions. Very courteous and professional. I am likely to be coming to Mary Esther each spring for several years to come. You can bet your sweet bippy I will be coming back when I do! It sounds like it’s a western panhandle chain but you would do wonders coming to DUUUVALLL!“

“The Area Vice President cooked my cheeseburger herself. It was great.“

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“We are locals and truly enjoy the atmosphere at The Gulf! We have had the pleasure of having Nicole be our bartender and server numerous times. Her personality adds a bright light to our visits. She is quite the ambassador for The Gulf and our local community.“

“Stopped in for lunch today, I have been wanting to check them out! Delicious food! I got the pork, rice and potatoes. I’ll definitely be back!!“

“Sarah was our server. She was spot on. The first thing she ask was do you want coffee, mimosa, or bloody mary....the next thing was single or double shot for the bloodys....of course we took the double. Food was great. Out to the table in minutes. Everyone was spot on. Great experience.“

“Lunch at the FWB location yesterday was fantastic! Perfection in the grouper and catfish samwiches is the best way to describe it. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly fried, quickly served despite the crowd. Just so delicious and craveable. Rock stars all the way around 🤩🤩🤩“

“Love it! ...better than Pounders and so delicious! my favorites are the Kalua pork and the chicken! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Mother Earth's cafe is an absolute gem! From the retro ambiance to the friendly service, everything about this place feels welcoming. I ordered the Philly cheese steak omelet, and it was perfect with fluffy pancakes, flavorful hash browns , and eggs cooked just right. Their coffee was rich, and the refills were constant. Portions were generous, the food was fresh, and the prices were fair. I’ll definitely be back at this Cafe. It is a must visit!“

“The absolute best staff! They took very good care of us. Neat atmosphere, food was good!“

“Best Mexican restaurant in FWB imo. Truly authentic! Do not let the outside fool you - the inside is very nice and stylish. Food is amazing and not too salty. Service is great as well. I love their homemade chips - some of the best that I have ever had - light and not greasy. Salsa is just right as well. This restaurant puts all of the others to shame!“

“The worst part of finally eating here was realizing all of the years I missed out on!!! Theresa was wonderful and made my companion and I feel like family. The food was surprisingly amazing. I was surprised because I had no expectations and I feel like I could eat all of the rest of my meals there!!! Forever. Thank you Theresa I will be back as soon as possible!!“

“We are visiting the Ft Walton beach area for the first time. Soi Bistro came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Friendly staff and an enjoyable atmosphere. Will definitely go back to try more of their offerings. A must for sure“

“We have been here at least once a week for the last month! Delicious food and friendly staff.“

“The garlic dipping oil is amazing. We took some home and put it on sandwiches and in a crab omelet. We have been talking about it for days. The lasagna is remarkable and the ribeye steak I ordered was enough for three meals. Cooked perfectly medium rare. Friends had the lobster ravioli and shrimp with vodka sauce which was good. Calamari was outstanding, very tender. Our waitress was Lauren L., very professional and pleasant. We will definitely go back there again next year when we visit.“

“I had great food and Mary was even better :)“

“Visiting from Iowa and found this gem on our outings. Great food and atmosphere! Our server was fantastic and there was entertainment too! Highly recommend!!!“

“I love this place! First Korean restaurant I ever ate at (back in 2003ish), and been going back ever since. I liked a Korean restaurant in Germany too, but no other place I've tried (about 20 others) has compared. The owner always remembers me, my family, and my friends. We don't even need a menu, she knows what food and drinks we want and lets us know if there's something special to try that day, like the seaweed soup.“

“This place is Amazing! Live music, super friendly and kind staff, { I would tell you how kind my waitress was, but I wouldnt want anyone to try to take advantage of her) I regret that I didnt have proper tip money, but i will make it up to her. There is a beach, cornhole, i think horseshoes, it is child and dog friendly. They even brought ny Stanley his own bouwl. Next review will have photos, Go there as soon as you can. You wont be dissapointed,“

“Crunchy salmon skin hand roll so freaking good ? oh my God lol finally“

“Our favorite Tuesday place to go. Any day is good. Always friendly waitstaff.“

“Laid back atmosphere with great food. Prices are what you’d expect for the area and I would say on the cheaper side comparatively.“

“Delicious food & beautiful back patio!“

“My mom and I stopped in while traveling, and the staff made us feel instantly welcome!!! The food brought back favorite childhood memories of mom’s/grandmother’s cooking when mealtimes were a time to gather and chat with each other. It was so good, we went back again!!! Thanks everyone for great memories and fantastic meals!!!“

“Friendly , no waiting , sweet waiter is Tabitha , affordable compared to the tourist area .“

“Have been to kikuhanna several times the waitress is always sweet and very helpful. The food is always good I love it!“

“My mom and I went into the WH Shalimar on Saturday(8/10). It’s our favorite, but that team was absolutely AMAZING! They were helpful, polite, and working together. So……WH Shalimar, FL keep doing what you’re doing, it’s working.“

“To whom it may concern, my name is Mr Woodbury. I on 12/14/24 had lunch at the Ft Walton Beach establishment. My server was a young man by the name Ethan. The most professional and attentive server I have ever had while dinning at Ft Walton Beach Sonny's. After taking my wife and I order Ethan not once would pass by our booth without checking in on how we where doing.
I've traveled around the world as a Marine and eaten at a many of restaurants. Ethan along with outstanding food and service truly gave us the greatest of experiences.
Thank you Sonny's and thank you Ethan !!
GySgt Woodbury USMC Retired

Kid-friendliness: Just a awesome atmosphere. Loved it.“

“Me encanta todo de este lugar!!!“

“OMG! 😱 This place is sooo good!!!! We have been looking for a good Thai place since we moved from Houston and have finally found it !! Food is so authentic , homemade and healthy . Price is very good as well considering this is a buffet . We will be back over and over again !“

“Overall the food was delicious. I ordered the basil fried rice with chicken plus shrimp and the crispy fried chicken wings. The chicken wings were great and so was the basil fried rice. My issue is I paid $3 extra to add shrimp. To my dismay, there were only three (3) shrimp in my entree. That's $1 per shrimp - wow. Overall I will order again for take out - but in person and not online for pick up.“

“This place should have 10 stars solid! Even on their worst day the food is amazing and the staff is friendly as all get out! Even when they are so packed in there, they are sweet and patient. There is a reason why people wait to get into this place. I’m proud to call it my favorite happy place in FWB!“

“Friendly service Fast service“

“Pretty good food, little pricey, but good food.“

“Came in on a Wednesday evening, sat quickly, a few group parties going on. Ashlyn waited on us and she did a fantastic job making sure we had everything we needed, and was knowledgeable about all of the menu items. She brought our drinks and fresh bread, while we looked over the menu. The speciality mango margarita was spot on, and Ashlyn shook and even poured it for me! The draft beer was frosty cold! The Caesar salad was fresh, and the French onion soup was delish! Atmosphere was casual & relaxed, and clean. Steak was juicy and cooked as ordered. If you want to have a family meal, or going out for date night, or a special occasion you should definitely dine at Longhorn! Came in again on a Sunday evening and sat at a different booth, and had a different server. And…the Food was great! Had a cup of French onion soup this time, but not as good as the bowl!

Vegetarian options: Some options good salad! 🥗

Parking: Plenty of parking behind the building.

Kid-friendliness: Nice kid menu and choice of seating booths or tables“

“Vast majority of the staff is awesome, and the wings/appetizers are amazing - ESPECIALLY the macaroni and cheese bites. Wait times are going to be long during season and Friday-Sunday evenings. Cannot recommend this place enough if you want wings!“

“Delicious food, reasonably priced, and great atmosphere! I got the birria tacos, and it didn't disappoint. My friends and I shared a guava margerita tower and had a fun time. Our server was very attentive as well, even though it was busy.“

“Hands down… best date night! Jaime P was our server and she let us try drafts until we found one we liked. Luckily it was only a couple of each lol. She was super friendly and on top of everything the food was top notch.

Hubby got the lamb burger… AH-MAZING! Idk what y’all put in that spicy ketchup but it needs bottled and sold. I had the meatloaf with mac’nchz and potatoes- holy rusted metal Batman! We will be back for sure!! Our new date night place.“

“This was by FAR, the absolute best breakfast I have ever had in Fort Walton Beach!! The service was great, the food was even better, and the atmosphere was quiet and inviting!! So glad I finally found a breakfast place that knows how to throw down in the kitchen!! Video of my food in comments 😋♥️“

“My wife and I have ordered takeout many times before from here. This one time my wife's food was on the bland side. I called them and explained the situation, and they offered a replacement without hesitation. The people there are so friendly and kind. I can't recommend this Thai restaurant enough. It's our favorite Thai place for sure.“

“I've been to a lot of breweries. I can say without a doubt this is one of the best. Their beers are top notch and the atmosphere is excellent. Staff and other "regulars" are super fun! We will be back next time we're in town! Thanks!!!“

“Placed my order on line live 1/2 mile away. Got there one of the employees had a attitude I guess she was management she snapped at the employees and was not very happy if you want to snap at a employees do it with out the customer around also I ordered a stuffed crust with pineapple ham and extra cheese stuffed crust was not a stuffed crust“

“We are visiting the Sunshine state and decided to try this place at a friend's recommendation. We have visited many Jamaican restaurants but this by far is one to add to out list. The food was so good we came back a 2nd time before the leaving Florida. Kisshna was so helpful and nice to meet. The food (both visits) was so fresh and sooooo good!! The oxtails, jerk chicken and ribs were soooo good. It almost bought tears to my eyes, it was just that good. Thanks so much for the hospitality and great food. We'll definitely be back when we return to the great state of Florida!! See you next time!“

“My family loves this place! Wonderful food! Love the fried Chicken and the Family is very nice! Love Anthony!!“

“Best place to get close to authentic Korean food. Servers have always been friendly, and attentive. Can't wait to go back for Bi Bim Bop and Kim Bop“

“I love Hungry Howies. They have a large menu and the quality is superb. Im always happy with my order. The consistency is spectacular.“