50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Pensacola

“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 best authentic Mexican food around!!! Big portions and affordable prices. The tacos are just incredible! The staff is friendly and help with all your questions!!! Get you some !!! You won't regret it!!!“

“awesome, amazing place, must visiting“

“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!! 🐬🏖🌊“

“We visit Orange Beach a couple times a year and this is our favorite spot for dinner. The food is great, prices are reasonable and wait staff are friendly and personable. Had the best fish and chips I've eaten anywhere and love the gumbo and fried shrimp“

“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.“

“Casual atmosphere .. good music… Friendly servers“

“The food and service were great. Friendly people and the burger was amazing“

“Shantel my server was awesome and friendly I enjoy her service also the food was great“

“Great food. I love this place. Staff is the best. It’s my go to restaurant. Great place for a cup of hot chocolate or if you’re a coffee drinker that too. Still trying different things on the menus and haven’t had anything I did not totally enjoy. When my family and friends come to visit this is where I’ll take them for sure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“Great people, great drinks!“

“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.“

“Always good, I didn’t like the grill bass, the cream sauce was more like a roux. But the fried shrimp and fish is excellent!“

“Best cannolis in town. Most authentic Philly cheesesteaks with Amoroso rolls. Old world Italian, pork Italian, meatball sandwich also excellent.“

“Excellent service and the food was unbelievably delicious! Our server Clay was phenominal“

“Great wait staff wonderful food. Good prices“

“We both had the sliced brisket barbecue sandwich. I had Brunswick stew, she had mac & cheese. It was delicious. Tender brisket with great flavor cooked right out back over wood fire reasonably priced I would recommend it. I’ll be back…“

“I love First Watch on 9 mile road and, the service I received from "Taylor" was bar none, the best!! I love the blueberry multi grain pancakes but recently I tried the breakfast burrito and it was AMAZING! Definitely recommend this place!“

“Ommmggg!! This PLACE IS AWESOME THE SAUCE ,, yeeaasss Oh my goodness . Keep up the AMAZING JOB AND THE RICE & beans and the MAC AND CHEESE!!! .. I had plans b4 we went?after I RESCHEDULED ALL PLANS FOR NEXT DAY!!! That’s how good the food was“

“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.“

“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!“

“ALWAYS Greeted with a Smile. The Staff Members Are Wonderful! I Frequently do lunch runs and The Staff will HELP me with items that I have forgotten about. The DRIVE-THRU is VERY BUSY at times and I NEVER EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED ANY HOSTILITY OR AGITATION FROM THE STAFF! The Staff Point out different selections, know the correct dinner I describe.. Lol! She Will Make Sure that Everything I NEED is on point and Precise! The STAFF IS PLEASANT AND THE FOOD IS DELISH 😀! EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM ORDERING TO PICK-UP! All of My Items were Correct and Once Again I Love FOOSACKLY'S STAFF AND THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS ♥️🤗“

“We loved this place! 🩷 our server was wonderful and our food was great. We will make the hour drive just to come back here 🩷“

“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!“

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

“I had a great experience here. The food and the service were all good.“

“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!“

“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++“

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

“I had never tried sushi before, but had decided to branch out and treat myself in honor of a promotion at work. I had a lovely meal. The waitress who helped me choose what to eat was kind and explained the menu carefully. Thank you, Jadea, for helping this "old lady" treat herself.“

“I love the gyro and chicken wrap. I've always got it through Uber Eats and every time its so delicious!“

“Friendly locals place that treats its non locals very well, good atmosphere from the staff who work hard and fast, good breakfast“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“by far the best tacos i've personally ever had, in pensacola or anywhere overall.
incredibly flavorful, hot/fresh, and very well portioned, abundant meat, fair price (i know it sounds like a infomercial but they are really that good) I tried pretty much all other taco renowned places here in pensacola and for me, El Amigo is light years ahead. You have to try them to understand how good they are!!
10 stars easy!!“

“The fries are crispy and melt in you mouth, while the shawarma has a garlic sauce that also melts in your mouth. This is some of the best food I've ever had.“

“we found a gem, that will not be soon forgotten... If you haven't been in a while, or not at all, you deserve what these folks offer, Good food served up by folks who are genuinely happy to see you...“

“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.“

“Great food, great service at affordable prices at this must try restaurant.“

“Great burgers!🍔 Seafood nachos are fire 🔥“

“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!“

“We just had your Lamb/Beef Gyro for the very First Time and WOW, got to say it was so, so Good!!! I'd say the Best I have ever had here in America and been living here for over 29 Years. This is coming from Me, someone that came from Germany where we have lots of Awesome Greek Restaurants and Food Trucks with Delicious Foods! So Happy We tried your Foods! We will be back For Sure!!!“