Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

“Great food, great service!”

“10/10 recommend Mimmos 30A! Be sure to visit the bar with Donte — he was fabulous and truly a GREAT bartender. We’re locals and dine at Mimmos 30A and Destin regularly, but the server can really make all the difference. Thank you, Donte, for making it such a great night!”

“Had a birthday dinner for my wife here last weekend for a party of about 8 and the service was fantastic and the food delivered! Highly recommend!”

“I absolutely Love Pecan Jacks ice cream. Matt, Ava and Barnes were super nice and so helpful! Their chocolates are Fabulous also! Make sure you stop in and say “Hi” to Matt!”

“Staying at a near by rental and picked this place based on prior reviews and food pictures. I have to saw that the whole family was very happy with our meals! I was very happy with my Philly Cheesesteak which rarely happens so great job. Another surprise was the awesome atmosphere of the place! I was surrounded by singed pictures from my childhood which was a great bonus, I highly recommend this place for a quick lunch! I had the opportunity to meet the owner great guy! Will be back before the vacation is over for sure.”

“A fantastic experience here with an awesome server too!! The food is obviously made with love 💕 If you’re wanting a unique experience definitely check them out!! That key lime pie is a Must too!! 🍋‍🟩”

“Best Grouper in all of 30a Fried and Blackened and the sides were great we ate there 5 times in the week we were there Definitely worth the wait and the Staff is super Cool A must try”

“Had a fantastic time! Good food, excellent live music and the staff was great!”

“Go once a week. My favorite restaurant.”

“The best Thai food our family has eaten! Red curry was delicious! Child chicken Pad Thai absolutely amazing! Fried rice was perfect! Spring rolls 10/10! It’s a must if you are at the beach! Portion sizes are huge too! We have enough for everyone to have lunch tomorrow with leftovers.”

“Pazzo was recommended by Trish at the front desk of Embassy Suites and BOY are we glad she did. We didn’t make reservations (but should have) and had to sit at the pizza bar but it was perfect. It was warm and toasty on a bitterly cold night. My husband had the chicken parm and his only complaint was that there wasn’t enough chicken. My kid ordered off the adult menu and got ravioli with pesto and marinara and gave it FIVE BOOMS! I am not into pasta so I ordered the mussels and a Caesar salad and both were delicious. I highly recommend this as a spot to hit when in the Destin area.”

“Loved the food, service and ambiance. One of 30A’s best dining experiences.”

“Very nice guys who were working here Very good food, excellent service!! Give them a tip don’t be cheap 👍🏻”

“Awesome pizza!!! Quick service and great staff.”

“Went to Nigels for the first time - was passing it in Seaside and could not resist. I think this will be a weekly trip!!!!!! The dipped ice-cream bar was so GOOD!!!!”

“Love their Seltzies and the chill vibe - and lots of fun events hosted there. Cant wait to go back.”

“I met a trusted friend for lunch at Shunk Gulley yesterday. Always enjoy seeing the best manager on the beach, Leah doing her magic at this restaurant. They were busy and we left in an awesome downpour. Service was exemplary. Food, always good. Lucky are the employees to work for Leah. Namaste”

“Where to even start?! This place is absolutely phenomenal. Let’s start with the vibes and the service- amazing. Step into the laid-back vibes of Down Island, and you are greeted by incredibly attentive and friendly waiters. They also have live music on Friday nights. All THREE times my husband and I went (on our five day vacation), we were greeted by the owner, Stefani. She is simply amazing- truly one of the friendliest people I have ever met. Kyle was a wonderful waiter and recommended my husband and I try the Cobia fish (which neither of us had tried before). It was delicious. We also had the oysters (so fresh), brunch (the bayou omelette and the cinnamon roll pancakes are fantastic), blueberry cobbler, and pineapple upside down cake. My mouth is watering just thinking about the desserts. It is evident that the ingredients used are fresh and that their food is truly home-made. I simply cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Thank you, Stefani, for you and your team making our vacation extra extra wonderful.”

“Great spot! Crispy duck was sooo good! Panang curry also delicious. Really friendly staff.”

“Always a pleasure to dine there, and they have such a knack for gathering the most creative musicians.”

“BRING BACK THE SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS!!!!!!! We drove 5.5 hrs straight to #Hobag in hopes of having the enchiladas. We were very disappointed to find they were no longer on the menu. The food we did order was good but nothing compares to the enchiladas!!! Bring them BACK !!!!”

“Best Blueberry muffins ever !”

“The food was great very well seasoned and absolutely delicious. We had amazing service everyone was so kind! Dan was our server and he was wonderful and great with our 3 kids”

“Great selection of beer choices and the beers are done very well! My wife and I were quit pleased to find a brewery of this quality especially being from Beer City USA (Asheville), we have a high standard and this place hit the mark!”

“Great way to spend an afternoon. Meet new friends and celebrate with old friends. Absolutely the best beer on tap!”

“Great Food and Service! Fried shrimp with tartar sauce...yummy! Tartar sauce was similar to remoulade sauce. Bread pudding was also very yummy! Atmosphere was nice, cool inside, and overlooked water.”

“We visited the 30A area for the first time and this was our very first meal. Our bartender, Nikki, was incredibly kind and gave us great information about the area. The food was the best we had on our trip and some of the best barbecue we've ever tasted. We tried the brisket, chicken, and pork, and all three were fantastic. The sides were the perfect complement to the meats. I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.”

“Best Italian food in the area!”

“Excellent hamburger and the best green bean side with bacon and peppers ! Funky decor and great singing !”

“Excellent burger and seasoned waffle fries! Cocktails masterfully crafted and bourbon pour was generous . Austin was our server and he was awesome. Definitely recommend!”

“Amazing food as always. Christy was our server and she was very tentative and sweet. We look forward to returning very soon!!”

“The meal was absolutely amazing. Open air seating overlooking the ocean and each course was better than the last. The marlin dip was by far our favorite but hard to choose. And the staff were all incredible not afraid to offer their opinions on their favorite's. Will make this restaurant a regular on each of our trips to the island!”

“I love Sean at the outside bar! that is all!!! I hope that's how you spell it.. if not.. you already know! He's amazing with the best attitude ever! see you soon”

“the band was awesome! service was ok. 10 $ for a 16 oz beer is rediculous.”

“The staff and food at wild olives is exceptional!! Great bartenders, and amazing management staff!”

“We have been coming to Basmati's for over 20 years! As locals here on 30-A we have not found any other restaurant that compares to them! We usually eat our same favorites Asparagus/Crab soup, House Salad and Firecracker Grouper!!! Owners are always present working alongside their servers to make sure we have the best experience! Last night was husband's birthday and the Chocolate /Oreo Crust dessert with Asian Red vanilla bean ice cream topped it off! Great food, great atmosphere! (My birthday is in a few weeks!)”

“Walked in at 3:15 pm and was told I couldn't sit at a table and eat or drink a drink. There was a wedding rehearsal going on outside so that was out of the question too. The level of condescension from the female bartender was unfathomable. What a joke! After reading reviews mirroring my own experience and descriptions of the food likening it to overpriced Golden Corral buffet junk, I think it's safe to say I dodged a bullet !”

“Bud & Alley's is the best waterfront dining in Seaside and likely all of 30A. The breakfast is particularly excellent, and the staff is attentive and kind. They fed our large group and everyone loved it. The Longleaf Writers Conference is a big fan of Bud & Alley's - a supporter of our local educational outreach program for ten years! (The rooftop bar for sunset can't be missed.)”

“Awesome Coffee Shop!!! - Locally owned and operated! The owners are friendly and very espresso savvy! 5 out of 5!!! Best coffee shoppe in the area by far!”

“We went here last night 6.19.25 & Paris was our waitress and she went above and beyond. This place was packed from the moment it opened, we were her first night table of 12& she instantly had a bigger table of 15 and she handled both with grace and the most professionalism! We will 100% be back because of the food and Paris! Also, the food was so amazing. Great portion sizes! Outside there is a pool full of alligators that you can look at while you wait!”

“We stumbled upon this place while going somewhere else, and I am so glad we did. We had- steak, scallops, shrimp and grits, fried shrimp, and blackened shrimp. When I tell you this is the best all around restaurant we have tried while on vacation I am not kidding. The quality and portion size for the price point cannot be beat. Everything we had was perfect. Service was excellent and we ate in less than an hour. 10/10 recommended and we will be back every time we visit.”

“The bartenders are the best, friendly and helpful just outstanding. I go there often since I live close by I’m a local. And never had a bad time”

“Best Thai food - hands down!”

“Food and service were. outstanding. Will definitely be back.”

“Fresh, delicious salad with a variety of wonderful ingredients. Smoothies are also great. Lots of choices”

“One of the favorite restaurants in the 30A area. Not only is their food delicious, (their prosciutto flatbread is amazing) but their customer service from the owner, to the managers, to the servers is exceptional!”

“It was our first time going, and we weren’t sure what to expect, but as we were pulling in the parking lot, a man rolled down his window and told us the food was awesome and to try the pork chops. We tried the simple starter. Bread, oil, and herbs. Simple but flavorful! Highly recommend I had the side summer salad and Krioyo pasta. The salad, no joke, was amazing. Full of color and flavor, might be the best salad I’ve ever eaten. The pasta was a generous serving, creamy and spicy with sausage and shrimp, full of flavor! My husband had the pork chops, cheese grits, and fries (I wish he got the collards instead of the fries, but it *was* his meal, so…). The cheese grits were a delicious surprise to me. So, so, so good. If we go back, I’m definitely ordering them (and the collards). The pork chops were, true to our parking lot critic’s word, awesome. I will definitely return. The atmosphere was laid back and wonderful, the food delicious, and the team members were fantastic. 10 out of 10 recommend! I’ve included pictures in the comments, because I love real life pics of food!”

“The food was great the Cinnamon rolls were delicious and the Steak burrito was great!! Will definitely be back”

“Seriously the best tacos I’ve ever had and such quick service. Would 10/10 recommend”

“A total dive. No pretensions, just good food at a good price. Great place to get a filling lunch with many options. Lots of working men and women in and out and that is a good sign.”

“Canopy Road Café is easily one of the best breakfast spots in 30A. The food came out fresh and full of flavor, and the menu had a ton of great options. Staff was friendly, service was quick, and the vibe was super relaxed. Definitely worth stopping in for brunch if you’re in the area.”

“We visited from Texas last week & I am still thinking about this coffee I had days later! I wish I could just pack them up and take them with me! The coconut cream cold brew was phenomenal! If you think you want the 16oz, nope… get the largest size they have! The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing! The baked goods were fresh & delish! The staff are friendly & helpful! Can’t wait to return for our next family vacay soon! 100% Recommend!”

“it's more of a local place”

“Love this staple of 30A! Always a great time! Fun & Great Food!”

“Great Food!!! It was sooo good and easy! We had the 2 steamer pots for our family of 8 and we had plenty!!! Service was amazing…they were having some work issues that day but they were more than willing to work with us and made a special trip to meet us at the store for our food pick up!! Thank you! We highly recommend and will return!”

“Had the caperse grilled cheese (Wow that rhymes I just realized) and oh my goodness! The balsamic vinegar with the tomato soup AND the tomato soup was incredible! Also, the food comparing to the other food trucks are a bit cheaper which is great for someone who doesn’t want to spend much money here. Anyway, definitely very close to being the best grilled cheese place I ever been to! Try this place!”

“Highlight of our trip! Chef Patrick catered an in home dinner for our family celebrating my parents’ 50th in June 2023 at the house we rented for the week. He worked with me on the menu, accommodating varying adult preferences and making sure our ages 9-15 kids were well fed too. We had so much fun watching him cook and talking that we never actually went to the dining room and instead chose to sit around the kitchen counter. The food was amazing, beautifully presented, and he made sure the kitchen was spotless before he left. Although it was a bit of a splurge, it was worth every penny and we would have Patrick back in a heartbeat!”

“Everything on the menu was amazing.They also sell great hats and tee shirts.If you ever go to SeasideFL this is the best restaurant there.100% would recommend.”

“Food was delicious. Restaurant was nice and clean. Richard our waiter was terrific!! Went above and beyond to take care of us😊”

“Had the barbecue beer cheese nachos and bloody Mary’s. We enjoyed it.”

“Topped off a beautiful day with this awesome ice cream ! Our little guy enjoyed all the flavors!!🍦”

“I’m just in love with the best burger ☺️”

“I never do reviews, but this little bar & grill was awesome! The food was the best I’ve had in 30a. I’ve driven by it numerous times but we stopped today and so glad we did. Grilled shrimp tacos and the jalapeño margarita were wonderful. The service was top notch too!!”

“Molly was our server/bartender. She was great! She gave us lots of recommendations of places to go. She was sweet & friendly. 💖 Tell her hi from The Berthas”

“The C-Bar is the perfect to-go spot for drinks while walking around Seaside! My favorite drink is the coconut mojito. My husband asked for a traditional daiquiri, which wasn’t on the menu, and he loved it as well. Highly recommend The C-Bar, and can’t wait to visit again soon!”

“Our waitress ( Chancey) was exceptional. This was a “ birthday to remember” with excellent service and food. Will definitely be going back.”

“The 87 Central team handled the reception for our Seaside Prize weekend. What an elegant evening in the heart of Seaside. Thank you, Jim Shirley and team for making this night extra special.”

“First time here and wow!!! The Resse Peanut Butter special is out of this world. Definitely going back again before leaving. The crew behind the counter worked hard to get all 8 of our orders done quickly and were very pleasant. This is a must visit place when in Santa Rosa.”

“Awesome food and the best staff on 30a!”

“I have been to a ton of coffee shops down 30a and this is by far the best.
No exaggeration, tne best breakfast tacos I have ever had. The coffee is bold and so good. Not watered down like a lot of places in the area.
While the other places are good, if you like good coffee and breakfast that isn't a pastry - just come. You won't regret it and you'll probably come back almost every day like we did.”

“The waygu beef frank is an absolutely masterful improvement. This is gourmet hot dog stuff now!!!”

“The food and service wete superior! I mentioned loving the strawberry jam / homemade preserve. Jay went to the back and brought me a large container of it. Free of charge (even after offering). Talk about going above and beyond. Highly recommend - it’s the best biscuit I’ve ever had!”

“Absolutely AMAZING! The food was fantastic and the service was Awesome! Tyrese was the best server! We will definitely be back!!”

“Excellent service. Awesome tasting food.”

“We discovered this great Mexican restaurant one year for breakfast, went back a second time for dinner again great food! The following year we had to go back twice again to eat. Love this place. Will come back for future vacations 🤗”

“One of the favorite restaurants in the 30A area. Not only is their food delicious, (their prosciutto flatbread is amazing) but their customer service from the owner, to the managers, to the servers is exceptional!”

“Hands down the best restaurant on 30A! The new menu is amazing! The fajitas are delicious! Five Stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“The best snow cones ever!”

“sad no more in house delivery i tipped real good 2 miles away im not pay any of the delivery services twice as much.plus delivery and tip no dad locals get screwed”

“Amazing company and even more amazing food! I had a hard time choosing from the menu because everything sounded delicious! I ended up choosing the Beach Caprese sandwich and it was 💯!!”

“We visited this Subway 3 times over the course of the week that we were in town. The store was clean and well kept and the sandwiches were great. What I really loved was that the employees are so friendly and the service outstanding!”

“Great experience! Loved the food🍕🍕”

“The cinnamon rolls are real life !!”

“What a great place so helpful Thank you!!”

“Great lil coffee shop with wraps and smoothies. Charming atmosphere. I sat at a table across from the service area and watched them prepare drinks and food. The four staff were like coordinated dancers listening to customer orders and each performing their roles:Barista, flat-top cook, smoothie maker, wrap maker… and then they would shift seamlessly as multiple orders came in. Fun to watch an efficient super-friendly staff. The regular customers were very happy to be there. Had the egg, avocado toasted bagel w a tomato . Very yummy. Thank you.”

“Amazing food as always. Christy was our server and she was very tentative and sweet. We look forward to returning very soon!!”

“We have been coming to Basmati's for over 20 years! As locals here on 30-A we have not found any other restaurant that compares to them! We usually eat our same favorites Asparagus/Crab soup, House Salad and Firecracker Grouper!!! Owners are always present working alongside their servers to make sure we have the best experience! Last night was husband's birthday and the Chocolate /Oreo Crust dessert with Asian Red vanilla bean ice cream topped it off! Great food, great atmosphere! (My birthday is in a few weeks!)”

“Shrimpers is a tradition for us on 30A. We celebrated our daughter’s engagement with some amazing large shrimp, swordfish, and grouper from Shrimpers! Superior quality seafood on the 98 or 30A area!!”

“Food was delicious. Restaurant was nice and clean. Richard our waiter was terrific!! Went above and beyond to take care of us😊”

“Awesome Coffee Shop!!! - Locally owned and operated! The owners are friendly and very espresso savvy! 5 out of 5!!! Best coffee shoppe in the area by far!”

“Walked in at 3:15 pm and was told I couldn't sit at a table and eat or drink a drink. There was a wedding rehearsal going on outside so that was out of the question too. The level of condescension from the female bartender was unfathomable. What a joke! After reading reviews mirroring my own experience and descriptions of the food likening it to overpriced Golden Corral buffet junk, I think it's safe to say I dodged a bullet !”

“Bud & Alley's is the best waterfront dining in Seaside and likely all of 30A. The breakfast is particularly excellent, and the staff is attentive and kind. They fed our large group and everyone loved it. The Longleaf Writers Conference is a big fan of Bud & Alley's - a supporter of our local educational outreach program for ten years! (The rooftop bar for sunset can't be missed.)”

“We visited the 30A area for the first time and this was our very first meal. Our bartender, Nikki, was incredibly kind and gave us great information about the area. The food was the best we had on our trip and some of the best barbecue we've ever tasted. We tried the brisket, chicken, and pork, and all three were fantastic. The sides were the perfect complement to the meats. I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.”

“Hands down the best restaurant on 30A! The new menu is amazing! The fajitas are delicious! Five Stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“This is a wonderful place to meet and eat. Fancy upscale atmosphere. No wait when we arrived for brunch. But it filled up as we were leaving. Great seating inside and especially outside. Beautiful ocean and sunset views. Nice menu. Good prices. And a huge shoutout to the kitchen staff. Everyone was friendly and working super hard. Great live music. Cool vibe feel. Good service. Only complaint would be the bumble bees 🐝”

“Everything on the menu was amazing.They also sell great hats and tee shirts.If you ever go to SeasideFL this is the best restaurant there.100% would recommend.”

“Del taco in Huntsville is by far the best Del taco we have been to in a very long time! The service was wonderful and the food was amazing. Alice was so kind and helpful! Highly recommend.”

“One of the favorite restaurants in the 30A area. Not only is their food delicious, (their prosciutto flatbread is amazing) but their customer service from the owner, to the managers, to the servers is exceptional!”

“One of the favorite restaurants in the 30A area. Not only is their food delicious, (their prosciutto flatbread is amazing) but their customer service from the owner, to the managers, to the servers is exceptional!”

“Awesome Coffee Shop!!! - Locally owned and operated! The owners are friendly and very espresso savvy! 5 out of 5!!! Best coffee shoppe in the area by far!”

“Our server was great, food was great - here’s my only complaint, and I take responsibility for not asking … but if “market price” for crab legs is $80… maybe mention that when someone is ordering 😱 Paid $120 for my 13 year old daughter and I to eat at lunch yesterday, and that was with no alcohol!”

“We are holed up at our rental property with all the bad weatherlike everybody else. our runner told us that this place was authentic and man she wasn't kidding. First off she's from New Jersey and knows good Italian food and secondly the owners are from Long Island New Jersey and New York. The lemon shrimp off the chain. The Caesar is like a shot of garlic cream unbelievable.. The pizza was cooked perfectly. My Italian sub stacked and the pasta salad that came with it and the pepperoncini's amazing. if you get the lemon shrimp you have to dip the breadsticks in it :-)”

“The food is delicious and the customer service is probably one of the best I’ve experienced.”

“I absolutely Love Pecan Jacks ice cream. Matt, Ava and Barnes were super nice and so helpful! Their chocolates are Fabulous also! Make sure you stop in and say “Hi” to Matt!”

“Food was delicious. Restaurant was nice and clean. Richard our waiter was terrific!! Went above and beyond to take care of us😊”