Restaurants in Pensacola Beach

“"Believe me the very next time our SnowBird relatives and friends come to visit/vacation Shaggy's Bar/Grill Restaurant definitely will be the only recommended place on the Beach to wine and dine. An Awesome place to eat. Fabulous place on the water over looking Inlet, delicious Food and our waitress KATIE was so tentative, helpful, warm and friendly with a DO COME BACK Atmosphere she Created. The upstairs Outdoors atmosphere and Vibes are awesome, we started off with the Seafood Fries, for our Main meal was the Captain's Platter for 2, was such a large portion we still had to ask for a carryout. My wife and I were celebrating our 52nd Anniversary, her 76th birthday and my 79th birthday on 16th of February. The Manager was Extremely Welcoming and Super Nice. Once KATIE found out we were Celebrating Our Birthdays and Anniversary She Gifted us each with slices of Fantastic Tasting Red Velvet Cake. The Food was delivered fast and Hot! Once again Very Friendly Staff, Definitely a 5-Star Restaurant!!”

“Our waitress Raquel who was not only beautiful inide and out. Her service was so professional and so helpful, we will certainly be back again.”

“Been eating here since day one. Super friendly staff and the food is always great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Our dinners and appetizer were spot on! We had the grouper bites and for dinner we had the stuffed shrimp and the stuffed grouper with crawdad Julie! Absolutely delicious!!! To add, our server Kassy was so polite and nice! She definitely represents the restaurant very well! Thanks for a great experience! Kris and Claire (Chesapeake Va)”

“outstanding. Coffee is good. They got the beans.”

“Exceptional food prepared beautifully. Service… spot on!”

“my first time back to Pensacola in a long long time. and we were having kind of a bummer of a morning until we found the shaka! and Steven the bartender, one of the best! thanks to the entire bar for providing us a great spot to watch the Blue Angels today and have a tang banger or two ;-)”

“Always recommend Native. Best Bennie in Pensacola. And if you are looking for local art, they have a ton of wonderful pieces to purchase. 10/10 and yes, we keep coming back year after year.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tiki on Pensacola Beach is a must-visit! Austin, the bartender, has one of the best personalities on the beach—he welcomes every customer with a fun, relaxed vibe that makes you feel right at home. The cocktails are fantastic, the atmosphere is unbeatable, and the bayside views of Pensacola Beach make it the perfect place to unwind. This spot has the coziest beach-style furniture, fire pits, bean bags, swings, and even a playground for the kids. It’s truly fun for the whole family and one of the best bayside bars on Pensacola Beach for locals and visitors alike. Highly recommend stopping by Tiki for great drinks, amazing service from Austin, and the ultimate family-friendly Pensacola Beach hangout!”

“We came a here a few times during our trip to the beach..had wonderful service from Zach, Allie, and Casey! My husband couldn't get enough of the ahi bowl. can't wait to go back next year!”

“Wow! The prices have really soared after their renovations!”

“One of the most popular spots on the beach, great food and atmosphere, tons of TV'S. I sat at the bar for lunch, Lauren was my bartender, she was super sweet and helped me with the menu and my order. The food came out excellent in a reasonable time. I got the Honey BBQ Burger, so so good!! You can never go wrong with Lauren at Sidelines!”

“Pensacola Beach

Bamboo Willie’s Beachside Bar is one of the absolute gems of Pensacola Beach. It has that perfect rustic island-bar vibe that instantly makes you feel like you’re on vacation, even if you’re local. The atmosphere is laid-back, welcoming, and exactly what a true beach bar should feel like.

The live music is always on point—great bands, great energy, and consistently one of the best music spots on the island. Whether it’s an afternoon stop during a beach day or a full night out, Bamboo Willie’s delivers every time.

With all the new developments happening along the Pensacola Beach boardwalk, Bamboo Willie’s is the perfect complement to the direction the beach lifestyle is heading. It adds character, personality, and that authentic beach-bar soul that ties the entire area together.

If you’re looking for great drinks, great music, and classic Pensacola Beach vibes, Bamboo Willie’s should be at the top of your list. Highly recommend!”

“Great place to have a beer.”

“🏄🏻‍♂️great people and the best way to have fun…”

“We loved the ice cream!! We’ll definitely be back, on our next vacation to Florida. We drove over from Orange Beach, this past Thursday. It was worth the trip for the beach, and the ice cream.”

“Delicious ice cream . I’m visiting from Minnesota and this place is great. I’ll come every night.”

“Not sure why everyone in the reviews hates this place but the coffee and donuts were good!”

“Our experience at the Holiday Inn Pensacola Beach Gulf Front was nothing short of perfect. The hotel was spotless, the views were breathtaking, and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The beach is just steps away, the pool area is beautiful, and everything felt relaxing and family-friendly. Our room was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better getaway. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Pensacola Beach — we will definitely be staying here again!”

“This place has the best ranch dip that is made in house. Whoever thought to make that dip for breadsticks is a genius!”

“I've never had a bad experience here. Great food and good drinks. They do close a bit earlier than some of the beach spots.”

“Antonio was great! It was very busy and he was the only one behind the counter but he did a great job keeping his composure and delivered excellent customer service.”

“Salt delivered on every level. I started with a perfectly made dirty martini, and those blue cheese-stuffed olives were a standout. For dinner, I had the lamb lollipops, and they were tender, flavorful, and beautifully plated. We shared the charcuterie board, which was not only high quality but also had gluten-free crackers, a detail I really appreciated. It’s rare to find a restaurant that offers such great gluten-free options without compromising flavor or presentation. Service was top-notch, the atmosphere was relaxed yet upscale, and I left genuinely impressed. Salt is far more than a hotel restaurant. It’s a restaurant this Pensacola local looks forward to visiting again and again.”

“I was born and raised in Pensacola, and can honestly say that Papa’s has been my favorite pizza for 20+ years.. In Highschool(2002-2006) I worked on Pensacola Beach’s fishing pier and the owner of Papa’s pizza would bring us his pies..It’s now 2025 and I just ate 3 big NY style slices and it tastes as good, if not better than ever!”

“Hotel restaurants aren't usually good, but all the positive reviews were reason to try Salt. Not a mistake; as all five of us were pleasantly surprised. Great food and a nice atmosphere; efficient service. Lollipop lamb chops were fantastic and the crab cakes were just like Maryland cakes!! Chief made the crab cakes sandwiches per directions (not deep fried but just like appetizers). Burgers were also very good. A very nice dining experience!!”

“Amazing place. Need to come in and have lunch or drinks in the evening. Beautiful view of the beach and ocean. Great people and amazing service.”

“Amazing food - Chef came to our table through out the meal and good service! Love it being hidden as it’s a private dining experience!”

“We went to Drift for our anniversary and we had an amazing time! The views were beautiful with the Blue Angels flying by during dinner time and Melissa our waitress was amazing and had great recommendations!”

“⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Highly recommend”

“Madison was a great bartender! So personable and her drinks were amazing! Can’t wait to come back. Our whole group throughly enjoyed her company!”