50 Best Vegetarian 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!“

“I went there today with a friend and her daughters, and we had such a great experience! The food was absolutely outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I hadn’t been in a couple of years, and I was pleasantly surprised by the additional space. The new layout makes everything feel more open and comfortable, and it definitely enhances the overall atmosphere. Great service, great food, and a great time—we’ll definitely be back soon!“

“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.“

“😃 Shout out to Kayla at the front desk for mailing me my IMac mouse that I left in my room after staying here a couple weeks ago. Thank you so much!!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Loved hooters jordan was the best 👍🏻“

“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.“

“Restaurant Iron has long been our go-to destination in downtown Pensacola. Its intimate ambiance, dedicated upscale menu, and consistent quality made it stand out above any other establishment in the area. We’ve brought out-of-town guests to showcase the richness of the local cuisine, always confident that the experience—from the first cocktail to the last bite of Nutella or raspberry ganache pie—would impress. Our typical order was a ritual: shareable truffle fries, a perfectly cooked ribeye (always photo-worthy), and a decadent dessert to close. These elements, paired with the cozy atmosphere, were what made Iron so special. Unfortunately, our most recent visit on May 9 was deeply disappointing. Despite the torrential downpour, we didn’t think twice about keeping our reservation. But upon arrival, we were met with an entirely different experience. The menu, which now features sliders and sandwich-style dishes, felt more suited for a casual lunch spot than the refined dining experience we had come to love. Several signature dishes were removed, and the new offerings didn’t align with the elevated identity Iron once upheld. Even the menu design itself no longer reflects the restaurant’s original charm. Service also fell short of expectations. We were served the wrong salad, and the correct one arrived without dressing. Dessert—though eventually comped—took an unexpectedly long time to be served, rounding out an already lackluster evening. We truly hope this is a temporary shift. Restaurant Iron was once our top choice for special occasions and recommendations. But based on our last visit, we no longer feel confident choosing it for a date night or referring friends and family. Please reconsider restoring the signature dishes and experience that made Iron exceptional.“

“We just had the perfect lunch here. Chef Carl, Mandylynn, and their team are so friendly and fast, and the food was AMAZING. The new lunch menu did not disappoint. This was literally the best pork I’ve eaten. So unique and flavorful!“

“Another amazing visit to McGuires Pensacola. We were seated in the Grand Hall tonight. Shout out to our server, Jeb! He treated us superbly! His personable, knowledgeable, and thorough. We enjoyed our entire experience tonight! Loved hearing the bagpipes as they were played as the musician walked through. Thank you Jeb and everyone at McGuire’s for a great evening!“

“Hands down the best spot for carne asada tacos in Pensacola 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Absolutely AMAZING Food and service!! Porsha waited on us and was super sweet knowledgeable about the menu and made sure everything was correct and kept our drinks filled up!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We also bought some beautiful ornaments from JD's art to place on our tree to remember our family getaway!! 🐬🏖🌊“

“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!!!!“

“This is such a great restaurant! We traveled from Mobile, AL specifically to try this place out. I ordered the crab cake benedict with new potatoes and a side of bacon, it was amazing! The mimosas were also great. I loved we could mix/customize them at the table and it was a good tasting champagne as well. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food and the service. It is such a welcoming, fun vibe with live jazz music. This spot has been added to my visit list anytime in Pensacola.“

“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.“

“We have visited twice. Both times, we had great meals. The wait staff were friendly and efficient. The only thing missing was a feeling of being welcomed when we walk in the door and smiles on the faces of those who work there.“

“Great people, great drinks!“

“Enjoyed visiting the great bartendars. Sushi was awesome. We'll be back again.“

“Great wait staff wonderful food. Good prices“

“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!“

“The location is wonderful for a sunset view. Our server Roger C. was the perfect amount of attentive. He also listened regarding exactly how we wanted our martinis prepared and they were just right. All of the food was delicious!“

“Such a cool spot with awesome service, and Riptide!“

“I've been in Pensacola for about a month now and was looking for a restaurant to visit for my birthday, and this place was certainly the right choice. The pizza was incredible and the service was top tier, I plan to visit them plenty in the future.“

“We have been coming here since the old location across the street when my son was still in his momma's belly. 15+ years and it will always be our favorite!“

“Great food and kind staff!“

“Hats off to the Elbow Room! We decided to have my son's 10th birthday dinner there and called in advance to let them know we were planning to celebrate. They wrote his name on the board, stowed our birthday cake in their fridge and brought it out with candles lit the time came to sing. Food was delish, drinks were perfectly poured, and the staff was super kind and hospitable! Shout-out to Tabitha -- she's fantastic!“

“the Hash browns are delicious.“

“Burger in Pensacola. Hands down. Born and raised here - eaten everywhere. This is our family favorite.“

“I have been eating at Taco Rock for several years and every single time I have been happy and full. Their food is always on point and delicious. I was short a couple of dollars one time so I asked the woman at the window if she could hold my food and I’ll be back with the remaining $. She kindly told me to leave with the food and return when I can with the rest of the $. My sister took the money up there for me the same day because I got tied up at work. This business is a rare gem. A++“

“My Nephew and bride had the pleasure of dining at Rodizio Grill. A perfect evening , excellent service, food was over the top. A complete dining experience , Hats off to Brandon the manager and his crack staff. Thanks to all. for a wonderful dinner.“

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

“Cannot recommend this place highly enough. It was so good that we had to go twice during our 5 day vacation. The owner is so friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous. He was happy to make recommendations based on our preferences. The entire staff were great as well. The food was outstanding; everything we ate was so flavorful and the portions were big. Do yourself a favor and go ahead and get two or three orders of naan with your meal… so worth it. We can’t wait until we’re in PCB again; Taste of India will definitely be in our meal rotation!“

“Tyler is the best part of Graffiti pizza. It was my Grandaughters birthday and he went out of his way to bring us what we needed and was so attentive to us. He couldn't accept a tip from us but he was outstanding. We're from Chicago so you know we ain't comparing the pizza....lol. It was a nice chill family setting.“

“My daughter and sister wanted to eat Mexican food on our recent trip to Pensacola. Mariachi’s showed up as the nearest restaurant to us and I’m so glad that it did. My daughter and I had the fajitas for two. It was perfectly seasoned. In fact, that was the best fajitas that I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to travel back to Pensacola to eat there again. I definitely recommend. ❤️“

“Best Burgers 🍔 and Ribs on this side of the city, been eatn Blue's since I was a child and still eatn them to this day.“

“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.“

“Amazing food and unique craft cocktails- we love Taylor and Dani 🫶🏼“

“My wife and I had dinner there. To start my wife had the blueberry lemon drop martini and I had an Old Fashioned. Her martini was excellent, my Old Fashioned was a little too sweet for my taste and a little pricey at $16.50. We had the wedge salad which was excellent. For dinner I had the grouper over risotto. It was a very nice size of fish and cooked just right. My wife had the tenderloin tournedos. Both dishes we outstanding. For dessert we received a complimentary Blueberry Cheesecake because it was my birthday. It wasn't the typical cheesecake in that it was heated with ice cream on top. It was delicious. We can't say enough about our waiter Brandon. He was very engaging and excellent in every way. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, while being a bit pricey with our meal topping over $200 for the two of us. That is why we only go to Jackson's for special occasions.“

“I always get the Red Curry Chicken, today I got Pad See Ew. Everything is always fresh with lots of flavor.“

“Excellent welcoming service, Erin the Manager was very inviting. Food was amazing to look at, smell and taste.“

“Food is delicious! The staff are friendly and very accommodating! Great place great food!“

“Omg. So fn’ good!!!!!! I literally can’t even describe it……“

“Our favorite place!! We love to come here for our anniversary!! 10/10 on the bacon too 🤣“

“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!“

“10 out 10 on the St Patrick’s day special of Corn beef and cabbage.“

“Hidden gym with AMAZING food. Luckily we looked at Google first because if we had just drove by we definitely would not have stopped. The outside is definitely deceiving! Please don't let that stop you from coming in and giving them a shot“