25 Best Seafood Restaurants near 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 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)“

“Our group of 12 ladies had one of our best group brunches yesterday. All of our dishes were delicious and our waiter Danny was fabulous! Service was amazing. And not only did he know what we needed before we asked, he had a great personality and made our meal extra fun! Next time we go we are asking for Danny!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Best burger ever! Don’t spoil it by using ketchup. Also best Bushwhacker on the Gulf coast. Brittanie was an excellent waitress.“

“We came in from out of state and tried this place. The food and service was fantastic!“

“We brought our whole soccer team including parents, players, and coaches. It was one of the BEST experiences we have ever had. Our servers were AWESOME!! Thank you Cambre, Brenna, and Jason for making out night so perfect!! Fast on taking orders and getting our drinks and food quickly and accurately and especially on one of the busiest weekends in Pensacola and with such a large party.“

“Just celebrated a surprise proposal in the private room. The staff were extremely helpful and made sure we were able to come in to set up! Food 10/10. Made our night special!“

“As a local, I’ve never been here. My husband brought me and said let’s give it a try. I’m so happy we chose this place tonight. It is absolutely delicious. Our server. Nick was amazing. I had the stuff. Flounder! It was so good. Presentation was beautiful. My husband had deep fried chicken plate and the macaroni and cheese and greens was so delicious. Literally five stars!!!!“

“Lunch was delicious today. Angie was my waitress. She is amazing. She was by herself today and had several customers in. She took care of everyone's order without a problem. She is sweet, fast, and very efficient and knows her job very well. I would recommend anyone eating there to ask for Angie, she will take good care of you.“

“My husband and I visited this evening for a date night. It was our second time coming (we visit once a year from Ohio). We both had the shrimp and grits, and it was FANTASTIC. So flavorful!! The portion size was perfect, and we both left stuffed. The view from the deck is beautiful, overlooking the water, with pelicans flying by, and our waitress was very nice. We will be back every time we’re in town!“

“Felt like a hidden gem! We were bummed there were no raw oysters, but the chargrilled Keywester oysters, smoked tuna dip, mac and cheese, steamed shrimp, and chicken strips were all super fresh and delicious. They even surprised us with bread pudding and ice cream. Service was top-notch—every staff member pitched in, and the place ran smoothly. Loved the quirky decor with big fish and deer heads. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Very good Vietnamese restaurant. Our seafood platter steamed in garlic butter with crawfish was delicious! We look forward to visiting them again !“

“Went here with family while on vacation and it did not disappoint. Everyone had something different and all were pleased. Side of greens were the best I’ve ever had!“

“Justine was our waitress and was great and had a lovely conversation with her. Food was just as good as some of the other restaurants in the area for a lot more money. We had the seafood platter and was enough to feed both of us. We would visit here again if ever back in the area.“

“I haven't been here in a year and just as expected, excellent! The red snapper was fantastic and Rachel provided great service with just the right amount of checking in on me. And like before, I will stop in again next time I am in the area!“

“So good! The upstairs vibe is our favorite, food is amazing - salads, French Onion Soup, Filet and NY Strip and bourbon sweet potato mash, but the service and care is extraordinary - Jemal is absolutely incredible - what an amazing human being and he takes great pride in his job and responsibility - hope every one has some Jemal in their life! We will be back - great food, great service and pride in each person’s role makes this place!“

“Great place! The waiter was amazing, the food was great, the manager was fantastic!!!! I only wish we lived closer so we could come here more often!!! Will absolutely be back!“

“Josey C., our waitress, made us feel welcome from the moment we made eye contact. Elders and teen alike enjoyed the family vibe. We had oyster, shrimp, coleslaw and turnip greens with hush puppies. The service and food were impeccable. 10 out of 10!“

“I had the gizzards. They were good. My wife had the cheeseburger. It was huge. We both had fries - they were the thick ones. They were good. The “atmosphere” was a bit lacking - it wasn’t dirty - just looked old and worn out. Not a romantic place to go😀“

“Cheyenne was absolutely the best..food was great..view is awesome. Can't wait to come back next year! 😀“

“This place is the BEST. Old school boat yard where you can get your bottom paint done and back in the water! Giovanni is by far the highlight of the business. He seems mean but is really nice and helpful over you get to know him. If not for him I wouldn't have known what I was doing!!Great location by down town Pcola. Close to everything!“

“absolutely wonderful food i love the atmosphere of the place and the owner is just wonderful. she had me engaged in a wonderful conversation about her country. she asked e how was my family even though we are not acquainted. and the food is just lovely. it is a must try.“