Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

“I took my nephews and wife to eat and drink . What a GREAT DECISION ! Caroline was our Bartender and suggested drinks and food that were amazing !!! Great vibes with great food but better service ! Well worth !”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Local who frequents the Shunk fairly often. Monday night was a first disappointment in this place - multiple tables open on the patio but a 30+ minute wait as they stated they only had 2 servers and couldn’t seat anyone. Went upstairs to wait at the bar - the Bartender tells me they have 6 waitstaff on first level - wtf? The tent area has to go - people visit this place for the scenery/views/vibe and being stuck inside a white pop up tent is not it. Waitress smelled like fresh cigarette smoke walking up in your face to take your order. Just a massive disappointment all around with family in town - makes me second guess going here again”

“The she crab soup here is awesome! We highly recommend it!”

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

“Food was fabulous. Service was phenomenal. Biscuit and gravy was delicious. Scrambler was wonderful”

“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 !!!!”

“Oh my goodness, this place is awesome! The beer assortment had something for everyone and the beers I
tried were absolutely fantastic.
I also would recommend trying one of their Chicago Style Hotdogs, delicious. What really stood out the most was the comfortable ambiance of the brewery, the dim lighting, the jazz playing in the background, just an all around terrific atmosphere! This place is a hidden gem!!!”

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

“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!”

“Redd's Pub is so special, a community bar like no other. I love the support of the locals, collecting for charity, all while serving great food and experiences”

“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 team is great and the burgers are second to none!! I'm a classic burger guy so I keep it simple. If you can't do a simple burger right then don't do burgers but they are doing them right!! They even let us use the back patio for a private event, they catered it and ROCKED IT!!”

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

“On our bike ride from Seaside to Alys Beach, we fell upon old Florida fish house by accident about halfway. It’s right on 30a as you cross a bridge over in waterway. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it is the coolest place. You will feel like you’re in a different place eating outside in there. They were serving a Sunday brunch when we arrived. We saw a bloody Mary bar and we decided to stay. The bloody Mary’s were delicious. We ordered three breakfasts and we enjoyed them all. We had the eggs with a duck fat potatoes, and it was delicious. Our friends had avocado toast with egg and one of them had avocado toast with smoked salmon. They had a pretty accommodating gluten-free options.I can’t even explain what it’s like in there. They even had music playing in the garden.It was such a nice find. We will definitely make it back there. Next time we come to Seaside. \nJust stop in and look.”

“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!)”

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

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

“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!”

“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!”

“The mac/cheese is the place best secret. It's amazing! But we also had the Shrimp dinner basket and a shrimp cocktail that was excellent as well. The firecracker cocktail sauce was excellent too. Take a walk in back to see the turtles.”

“The food was fabulous! We had the Gator Sausage, Brisket and Ribs! Everything was cooked perfect. Bread Pudding was amazing also. ❤️👏👏❤️”

“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!”

“My husband I booked a quick getaway anniversary trip to a bed and breakfast in Grayton Beach and ended up eating here our first night in town. It was soooo good! The beer cheese is seriously the best I’ve tasted and I love a good stout beer cheese. The beer cheese fries are a must try! They have a great atmosphere inside and Victoria was our waitress and she was excellent! Very attentive and helpful with answering our questions about the menu.”

“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!”

“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!”

“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😊”

“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!!”

“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 ☺️”

“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.”

“I’ve heard of this place from some locals for a while and have been wanting to go. The employees and the other customers were sweet. I had the sweet surfer girl (Vietnamese coffee) and I enjoyed it. It is pretty sweet like other Vietnamese coffees, but I expected that. My sister had a latte with cookie butter and really enjoyed it. We shared the 2 breakfast tacos. They were very yummy especially with the sauce. The prices were good for the area.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“it's more of a local place”

“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 💯!!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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 !!”

“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 :-)”

“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!)”

“Redd's Pub is so special, a community bar like no other. I love the support of the locals, collecting for charity, all while serving great food and experiences”

“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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“I tried the conch fritters tonight and the Mahi fish tacos. I must say they were both AMAZING. I travel for work and I just stopped in for the night,I ordered a beer and some supper. Also very friendly staff. I will be back when I come back through town. Thanks y’all”

“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!”

“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.”

“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 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”

“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!”

“My husband I booked a quick getaway anniversary trip to a bed and breakfast in Grayton Beach and ended up eating here our first night in town. It was soooo good! The beer cheese is seriously the best I’ve tasted and I love a good stout beer cheese. The beer cheese fries are a must try! They have a great atmosphere inside and Victoria was our waitress and she was excellent! Very attentive and helpful with answering our questions about the menu.”

“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!”

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