Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach
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“What do I say???? It was amazing! How have we missed this place in all the years we’ve here? “Chef’s kiss” still waiting to have it again on our next visit. Tabitha was soooo engaged with her guests. Bella was a wonderful server with great suggestions…. Yes it was even better the next day! 🤤”
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“Hands down one of the best lunches we’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and honestly intoxicating—in the best way. From the hostess to our server, the chef, and even the other diners, everyone was so friendly and made us feel right at home. The staff truly went above and beyond. The drinks were great, and the key lime shrimp is a 10/10—highly recommend. My husband had the fried snapper sandwich and it was amazing. I ordered the Fall Grouper, and I can’t even put into words how good it was. Perfect flavor, cooked flawlessly… I’ve been thinking about it since we left 😂 We shared our compliments with the staff, and Chef Caleb even came out to talk to us personally, which made the experience even more special. You don’t get service and food like this just anywhere—especially at lunch. We’ll absolutely be back!”
“Joe and I celebrated our 10th Valentine’s Day at Renaissance for dinner. It was exquisite in every way. The menu for the evening was outstanding and each course was delicious and prepared with the finest ingredients. Additionally, each plating was a piece of beautiful art work! And as always, the service was excellent and we were attended to as if we were the only guests. Thank you Natasha and Mel for giving us a wonderful Valentine’s Day memory!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“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”
“A MUST try if your in the area. A beautiful location with the best drinks and food. We stopped in for lunch and had the crab& leek soup and split a cheeseburger with bacon. Probably the best burger I've ever had and the FRIES!! OMG! The drinks are top notch. Staff and owner are absolutely kind, sweet and beautiful. The brunch and dinner menu looked amazing. 10/10 a must stop if you're on the Emerald Coast! Say hello to Gator and Kim for me!!”
Recommended Restaurants
“Joe and I celebrated our 10th Valentine’s Day at Renaissance for dinner. It was exquisite in every way. The menu for the evening was outstanding and each course was delicious and prepared with the finest ingredients. Additionally, each plating was a piece of beautiful art work! And as always, the service was excellent and we were attended to as if we were the only guests. Thank you Natasha and Mel for giving us a wonderful Valentine’s Day memory!”
“My favorite coffee shop. Mostly because of Ralph, he’s the chef, he hails from NY and makes the best pastries I’ve had since moving to FL from NJ, today I had a ham and cheese croissant and a blueberry muffin, perfection. I got an iced latte too. Delicious.”
“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!”
“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.”
Restaurants with Delivery
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“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!”
“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.”
“I highly recommend. Prema Organic Cafe staff share a lot of love with every order. Their coffee is fantastic. Their gluten free blueberry scones are excellent. I love that they have healthy choices and all gluten free. It’s hard to find gluten free cafes and, being celiac, their choices knocked my socks off. Their drip coffee is excellent and their cold brew is excellent. 😘”
“Had a fantastic time! Good food, excellent live music and the staff was great!”
“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 !!!!”
“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!)”
Outdoor Dining
“What do I say???? It was amazing! How have we missed this place in all the years we’ve here? “Chef’s kiss” still waiting to have it again on our next visit. Tabitha was soooo engaged with her guests. Bella was a wonderful server with great suggestions…. Yes it was even better the next day! 🤤”
“Hands down one of the best lunches we’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and honestly intoxicating—in the best way. From the hostess to our server, the chef, and even the other diners, everyone was so friendly and made us feel right at home. The staff truly went above and beyond. The drinks were great, and the key lime shrimp is a 10/10—highly recommend. My husband had the fried snapper sandwich and it was amazing. I ordered the Fall Grouper, and I can’t even put into words how good it was. Perfect flavor, cooked flawlessly… I’ve been thinking about it since we left 😂 We shared our compliments with the staff, and Chef Caleb even came out to talk to us personally, which made the experience even more special. You don’t get service and food like this just anywhere—especially at lunch. We’ll absolutely be back!”
“A MUST try if your in the area. A beautiful location with the best drinks and food. We stopped in for lunch and had the crab& leek soup and split a cheeseburger with bacon. Probably the best burger I've ever had and the FRIES!! OMG! The drinks are top notch. Staff and owner are absolutely kind, sweet and beautiful. The brunch and dinner menu looked amazing. 10/10 a must stop if you're on the Emerald Coast! Say hello to Gator and Kim for me!!”
“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 !!!!”
“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!)”
“Fantastic brewery!!! This was our second time coming here and in my opinion, they've gotten better. My wife and I vacation in Florida on average every 3 years or so. We visited last time we were here and they made a good enough impression then, we decided to go again this year. The soft pretzels are delicious! The Lattice stout was AMAZING!!! Best beer I had on our trip and we visited several breweries. Next vacation will definitely require a stop in again!!”
“The staff here is AMAZING! Sent a message earlier making sure they had safe options for my son (he has a peanut allergy.) When we walked in they recognized us and were so helpful and thoughtful. They even took extra precautions to wash hands and change gloves to make sure to avoid cross contamination. My mama heart is forever grateful! We can’t wait to come back here every visit! Thank you so much!”
“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.”
“Fantastic brewery!!! This was our second time coming here and in my opinion, they've gotten better. My wife and I vacation in Florida on average every 3 years or so. We visited last time we were here and they made a good enough impression then, we decided to go again this year. The soft pretzels are delicious! The Lattice stout was AMAZING!!! Best beer I had on our trip and we visited several breweries. Next vacation will definitely require a stop in again!!”
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“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!”
“We had dinner here twice this week while on vacation and after coming to 30A for years, i can ho estly say this is our favorite, and the best restaurant we've eaten at. The atmosphere is unmatched, food is consistent and amazing, and the service is amazing. They seat anywhere between 1,000 to 1,800 people a night and you wouldn't know it. They run it like a well oiled machine, make you feel taken care of without being over bearing or feel like you're being rushed. We Anna the first night and she was very personable and knowledgeable, took amazing care of, and tonight we had Cesar and he was the same way. They have a great bourbon selection and he was very knowledgeable about even that and directed us to one of their barrel Elijah Craig Toasted Oak personal barrel picks that was awesome. Amazing fish, and The Best key lime pie we've ever had. Not sure how anyone could give this place a negative review. You won't be disappointed with anything if you choose to come here! Ask for Cesar or Ana's section!”
“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.)”
“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.”
“Great spot! Crispy duck was sooo good! Panang curry also delicious. Really friendly staff.”
Takeout Restaurants
“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 started coming here as locals for trivia. Met a few couples tonight at the bar who were traveling in for the week. We all got to talking after trivia and noticed the bar staff cleaning up around us and figured it had to be close to closing time (9pm). So feeling rushed we ended our conversation and left. We got to our car and realized it had just turned 9pm. Food is 'ok'. Drinks are same. I'm glad they have some weekly events to bring in the crowds but I hate feeling rushed out. As a local I'd never suggest it to a visitor. Definitely won't make it a regular spot. Stop rushing your paying customers out. Eny your crowds while you have them.”
“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!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“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.”
“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!”
“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!!”
“Excellent food & service. We have driven by here so many times and finally stopped and it was so worth it. Camilo was our waiter and he was very attentive & friendly. I had the cookie batter cold brew, Veggie wrap with chicken & steamed broccoli. My husband had the biscuits and gravy with grits and bacon. The gravy was creamy, the bacon crispy, and my veggie wrap was delicious. The grits were a little lukewarm, but other than that everything was superb. Even the steamed broccoli had steak seasoning on it, which was so tasty. I highly recommend and we will definitely be back.”
“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!”
“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.”
“If I could give this place 100 stars I would. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. I highly recommend them if you’re dining in Seaside.”
Cheap Eats
“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 :-)”
“Ordering was a little awkward since you’re standing there reading the menu and trying to decide while everyone just kind of stares, without really offering recommendations. However, my husband and I ordered the dark chocolate frozen yogurt on a waffle cone and the salted caramel, and both were absolutely divine. You can tell the waffle cones are baked fresh. This is definitely my favorite dessert spot here, would come again!”
“We picked this place because we were in the mood for Thai and it appeared to be the most authentic and least pretentious place in the area. The food was EXCELLENT and the service was great. Can’t recommend it enough if you are in the area. We had fresh spring rolls, fried spring rolls, pad Thai, pad see eww, pad kee mow (spelling for all???) and everything was absolutely delicious. Eat here if you want Thai.”
“We started coming here as locals for trivia. Met a few couples tonight at the bar who were traveling in for the week. We all got to talking after trivia and noticed the bar staff cleaning up around us and figured it had to be close to closing time (9pm). So feeling rushed we ended our conversation and left. We got to our car and realized it had just turned 9pm. Food is 'ok'. Drinks are same. I'm glad they have some weekly events to bring in the crowds but I hate feeling rushed out. As a local I'd never suggest it to a visitor. Definitely won't make it a regular spot. Stop rushing your paying customers out. Eny your crowds while you have them.”
“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!”
Latest Reviews
“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.”
“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!)”
“Joe and I celebrated our 10th Valentine’s Day at Renaissance for dinner. It was exquisite in every way. The menu for the evening was outstanding and each course was delicious and prepared with the finest ingredients. Additionally, each plating was a piece of beautiful art work! And as always, the service was excellent and we were attended to as if we were the only guests. Thank you Natasha and Mel for giving us a wonderful Valentine’s Day memory!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“We had dinner here twice this week while on vacation and after coming to 30A for years, i can ho estly say this is our favorite, and the best restaurant we've eaten at. The atmosphere is unmatched, food is consistent and amazing, and the service is amazing. They seat anywhere between 1,000 to 1,800 people a night and you wouldn't know it. They run it like a well oiled machine, make you feel taken care of without being over bearing or feel like you're being rushed. We Anna the first night and she was very personable and knowledgeable, took amazing care of, and tonight we had Cesar and he was the same way. They have a great bourbon selection and he was very knowledgeable about even that and directed us to one of their barrel Elijah Craig Toasted Oak personal barrel picks that was awesome. Amazing fish, and The Best key lime pie we've ever had. Not sure how anyone could give this place a negative review. You won't be disappointed with anything if you choose to come here! Ask for Cesar or Ana's section!”
“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 !”
“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”
“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 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 :-)”
“Shelby’s is my new favorite spot! The food was amazing — we had the hamburger, bang bang shrimp, and nachos, and everything was delicious. The staff was wonderful, especially Michelle, who made the night extra fun. We went on Wednesday for bingo and had an absolute blast! As a local, I don’t usually write reviews, but this place deserves it. Great food, great people, and such a fun atmosphere — can’t wait to go back!”
New Restaurants
“Love everything about it. Was pleasant surprise by a random find, but highly recommended. The Birria was to die for. Do not skip out the elote ribs. Blacken grouper was well done as well. Enjoyed rest of the dishes but those were the highlights of our visit. The place was super cute with great vibes / unique decor. Our server was very nice and took care of all our needs. Excellent place to take your family. Will def come back.”
Recommended
“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 !”