Maria's Olde East Hill Grill

Fresh seafood cooked to perfection

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oh. My. Goodness. Sooo good! Absolutely must try! The Blackened is true blackened, full of flavor and tastiness. Beats all other restaurants so far! We had redfish, shrimp, gumbo and the burger. All the seafood and sides were fabulous! Had the bread pudding. It was amazing! Get 2 vanilla ice creams to go with the bread pudding and the whole family has plenty of dessert. This grill is connected to the seafood market. All the prices are moderate. It gets busy, but moves quickly. Will return again soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Small place it can get crowded

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

This is a great seafood place. It is owned by the same people as Peg Leg’s, I believe. It is attached to a seafood market, so seating and parking can be tight at times. Their fried grouper sandwich is great, as is their gumbo and onion rings. One of my personal favorites in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Talk about an experience yeah!! I'm new to the area Love my seafood!! Walked in there.Took my number , got some large jumbo shrimp turned it into a combo with some corn sausage and potatoes all under twenty bucks... oh yeah , I got a pound of them shrimp yeah!!! I will definitely become a regular on my work days being that it's right down the road from work come on!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Have the gumbo and the oysters both were fantastic... The gumbo and hush puppies are out of this world.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was fresh and delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time here. The place was smaller than we thought, however the food and service was excellent. We tried the Flounder and Grouper bites. The food came out quick and was delicious. The grits were also very good. Definitely recommended checking this place out. We will be back!

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love Maria's. Great mullet and oysters and ice cold 🍺

Atmosphere: 5

Without a doubt the best place to eat in all of Pensacola. The seafood is the freshest you will get and prices are beyond fair. This is the first place I eat when I come back to Pensacola, and last place I eat before leaving. Support small business and come here, you'll never regret it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic seafood. Friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fresh seafood, no-frills self service and packed houses highlight this locals lunch and dinner spot. It opens at 1030 am and there's a reason for that. People start showing up early to grab a seat in this small unassuming diner. Attached to Maria's Seafood, it is a hidden gem that most folks overlook. Lots of great fresh seafood choices as well as home style side dishes like WeeZee's greens and sweet potato tots. They also have cold beer to go with your seafood. If you are looking for good fresh seafood at a reasonable price this is your spot. Dont come here looking for a white table cloth or snooty waiters, you wont find them. Just come early because lunch is a busy time.
My salad was just ok but the blackened grouper it was topped with was delicious! Next time I go I'll definitely be trying some of the fried or grilled seafood. They are known for their grouper sandwiches and fried mullet. Be sure and check out their source for some of the freshest seafood, it's just next door, all in the same building!

Urban Cowgill January 2026

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

My new Pensacola pit stop. Great food and vibe. A good option to get off the i10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and friendly staff

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best seafood in town

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp Dinner