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.“

“Delicious! We have tried a couple of different sandwiches and they are ALL so good! Best service, best sandwich. 🥳“

“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“

“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.“

“The Gulf is one of my favorite places. The staff is always friendly and it’s the perfect place to grab a bite and relax with family and friends or read and study solo. Yesterday was a bit chilly so Olivia and her teammate lit the fire pit for us. We were able to eat and enjoy the views while staying warm. Thanks again Olivia and staff. 🫶🔥🔥“

“Great place for breakfast! Great friendly staff. Food came out fast even though it was crazy busy! We will definitely be back when we are here next!“

“Yo he ido a muchos restaurantes boricuas en Florida y, sinceramente, Papi’s Café and Grill es el único restaurante puertorriqueño que he probado en toda Florida que sabe 100% auténtico. Todos los demás no se sienten auténticos; tienen algún ingrediente o sabor agregado que los hace sentir como una copia y no como el sabor que amo y con el cual crecí. Yo extraño mucho mi isla, y cuando entro a Papi’s Café and Grill, instantáneamente me siento en casa. Además, tienen el mejor café auténtico y las mejores empanadillas. Lo recomiendo 100%. 🔥🇵🇷“

“I had a friend in town and whenever she comes in town this is her favorite stop! We were celebrating her 60th Bday and Morgan at the racetrack restaurant was AMAZING!“

“New owners and the food is great! The server was very good. I ate there 2 times this week.“

“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“

“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.“

“The best seafood I have ever eaten in my 50 years of life. We came to vacation from Kentucky and The Shack has the best fried geeen tomatoes I’ve ever eaten! Make it a point to eat here when you come to visit the area. A++++ 10⭐️“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re craving authentic German food, this place is a gem! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and welcoming. The menu is packed with traditional favorites—everything tasted fresh, hearty, and true to its roots. The schnitzel was perfectly crisp, the sausages were full of flavor, and the sides (especially the spatzle and potato salad) tasted just like something you’d find in Germany. And the beer selection? Outstanding—ice cold, authentic, and the perfect pairing for the meal. Where else can you dance the chicken dance in Florida? It’s rare to find a spot that nails both the food and the atmosphere, but this restaurant does exactly that. Fun music on Friday and Saturday nights. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a genuine German dining experience with top-notch service. Thanks Luci! Prost! 🍻“

“delicious food, fast service. had the luau pig, rice n gravy and macaroni salad. and a musubi. the gravy is amazing!! highly recommend“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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.“

“beef stroganoff and traditional gyros were great, also tried all four sauces with the pita, my favorite was the hummus! theresa hooked us up with samples of the dips, a couple salads and a complimentary dessert since it was our first time! will definitely be back, a great spot near fort walton!“

“You prob haven't seen mother Earth's Cafe in fwb if you're like me, but you have to go try them! Looking foward to hopping back over there for breakfast soon! Highly recommend the club and if you don't mind olives, the muffuletta is great too! Peach cobbler was soo good!“

“Great live music venue, good times!“

“Delicious food & beautiful back patio!“

“The first time my fiancée and I tried Sonny’s we didn't have a good experience. We decided to give it another shot and it definitely exceeded our expectations! Our server Sophia was amazing. She was super attentive and so sweet (and pretty) She definitely made up for the poor first impression. We 100% recommend. Ask for Sophia!!!“

“Gluten-free French toast, hooray! Delicious food, plenty of options, kind service!“

“Five stars! Every meal is superb Always“

“One of our favorite places to eat while in FWB! I love the shrimp quesadilla chipotle style or Baja!! And the margaritas are great!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“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!“

“My husband and I stopped here on a whim after playing golf and let me just say that this is the BEST fish tacos I’ve ever had ! He got the Craft Bar burger with their spicy ketchup and it was also amazing ! Service was exceptional… we will be back!“

“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 service Fast service“

“The place was packed for the lunch buffet. The price for all all you can eat is very reasonable for what they offer. Everything on the buffet was very good. In my opinion the food was toned down some. Of course I'm at Thai guy so I was raised up eating thai food. They keep the buffet well stocked. I would say definitely worth a try if your in the mood for some Thai food.“

“We enjoyed visiting and drinking a cold brew at Props! The atmosphere was laidback, fun, clean with a great beer 🍻 selection! My favorite is the Blueberry and I was happy to enjoy a pumpkin beer as well! A flight is also available if you want to try out their beers! Kyle served us and was friendly and knowledgeable about the beers! We saw a few people come with their dogs, and the Props cats are a nice addition!“

“Me encanta todo de este lugar!!!“

“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.“

“This is by far our favorite Thai place in Ft Walton as well as top 5 of any others we’ve visited on our travels. My husband always gets the fried rice (Thai hot), my 4yo daughter has been eating their egg drop soup since she was 18 months old, and I try varying things on the menu but my post today is about my favorite thing I’ve had. The chicken coconut soup is out of this world!! Pictured below it was the perfect mix of flavors and the broth is absolutely delicious. Their Thai beef salad is also excellent (I like to order a side of sticky rice to go with it). The Pad Thai is decent but I would say it’s the least impressive of any meals I’ve tried here. The mango sticky rice is also a go-to for us, as long as mangos are in season.“

“Amazing food and customer service! Authentic, legitimate Mexican food! Best Mexican food I’ve had since moving here to Crestview, Florida 3 years ago.“

“Amazing food and amazing customer service!“

“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“

“Came here for lunch, on a Thursday afternoon. Sat in a booth on the bar side, which is separate from the dining area. The service was a little slow, but wasn’t in a hurry. If you are on a lunch break from work, maybe if you’re sitting in the dining area, you would be served quickly? The small strawberry 🍓 margarita is big(haha) & refreshing! Guacamole is a bit too chunky, but fresh. The grilled chimichanga was delicious, and so were the tacos. Served with fresh tomatoes,lettuce, sour cream, pico, rice and refried beans.
Came in again, on a Sunday evening, and had the Double Chimichanga (without the pico d’gallo) Sat at a booth, service was good, but 2 for 1 strawberry margaritas($14.99) not as good as the first time we came!“

“Great Food & Service as Always CrestviewOutdoors Staff“

“Halie and Albert are absolutely assets to this establishment. They turned what could have been a tough night and poor review into an exceptional evening with my family. We will return and hopefully we will see them again. Food was delicious and the server and manager were kind, attentive, and went above and beyond. Kudos to this place.“

“Had dinner at Angler’s Beachside Grill and ordered the crab-crusted grouper with hush puppies and the vegetable medley. Everything was absolutely amazing. The grouper was cooked perfectly, the crab topping added incredible flavor, and the entire meal was fresh and delicious. The hush puppies were a great complement to the meal, and the vegetable medley was cooked just right.

The food, atmosphere, and overall experience made for a fantastic evening. If you’re in the area and looking for great seafood, I highly recommend giving Angler’s Beachside Grill a try. I’ll definitely be back!“

“awesome food. try the spicy miso or the chicken lettuce wrap.“

“We love the hot fresh fried chicken tenders! Beats the frozen, heat lamp warmed stuff you get at most places hands down. The fries are done well and seasoned just right. We really like their Cole slaw side as well. The folks at the window are fast but always friendly and we mean that Sincere-ly!😀. A great place for a quick meal, no wonder the drive thru line gets so long!“

“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!“

“The staff is always so sweet and attentive at this location. Food is consistently yummy. Nice way to enjoy some good breakfast!!!“

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