Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

“Great food, great service!”

“Absolutely wondrous! We have the pleasure of such a unique experience with M&P. Due to a cancellation; we ended up becoming the only 2 for dinner for a birthday. They still hosted us with every bit of professionalism, execution & visible joy for what it is that they do. Every bite of food was not only creative; but illustrated that Chef truly understands texture & balance of flavor. The wine pairings were curated beautifully. The setting itself makes the entire experience seemingly magical! We had a phenomenal time, speak of it often and look forward to another wonderful experience.”

“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!”

“What an incredible well run team of professionals! From the GM running the show at the door seating people, to every single person working the floor. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious. Chicken Carbonara, Chicken Parm, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Spaghetti Marinara. The garlic knots so good. Family of four with two kids and we loved every bot of the experience! Thank you Mimmos!”

“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 is fresh consistent and delicious!!!”

“Stopped in for a drink and some oysters and found the restaurant quite charming. It was a nice afternoon and there is plenty of shady, covered outdoor as well as lots of indoor seating. Service was a little slow but at least two different servers checked on us.
Staff was friendly and knowledgable. The raw oysters tasted good but were not fresh shucked. I would recommend the grilled oysters they were delicious. Prices were good and overall just the atmosphere is worth a stop at this cool place.
Stopped in for lunch another day and the grouper sandwich was good but the service was, well not as good and it seemed to take way too long for a grouper sandwich. But it was cooked perfectly and delish. Definitely be going back, recommend sitting outside.

Urban Cowgill Oct. 2024”

“All I can say is WOW!! The best Pad Thai I’ve ever had and the spring rolls were so delicious!! Everything is so fresh and authentic and so amazingly good!!! I definitely will be back!!”

“This place is a gem on 30A & I always love coming and getting buffalo wings with lemon pepper sprinkled on them. They are always piping hot and served with delicious crinkle fries and a smile. Support this amazing veteran-owned local restaurant!!”

“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.”

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

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

“Best Italian food in the area!”

“Go once a week. My favorite restaurant.”

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

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

“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.”

“Chris, Josh, and Caroline were AMAZING! 1st time ever coming and food, drinks, and atmosphere were amazing! Felt like we were old time friends. Felts very welcomed. Chris and Josh were on point with food and drink recommendations. A new favorite and I will be back for sure!”

“Great food and service! Outdoor seating”

“Cava and Cakes made a delicious (and adorable) grooms cake for my son’s wedding AND a dozen gluten free/ dairy free cupcakes to accommodate some dietary needs that were also yummy! Great people and fabulous sweets! Thanks Cava & Cakes 🧁”

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

“Hands down the best shrimp and grits I’ve ever eaten. We had the whole family in town for vacation, this stop will be a tradition now. Excellent food, music, and drinks!!”

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

“I’ve been with family and with coworkers and we all love it!! The food and service is excellent! We had Riley as our server and he was amazing! I highly recommend this place and requesting him as your server.”

“Mississippi peeps from Bridgeway Insurance Absolutely loves this place! Amazing food and amazing service.. CJ was an amazing waiter and the hospitality from the owner was outstanding!”

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

“We stopped here early on a weekday afternoon while on vacation and we're glad we did. Lots of different varieties of beer to choose from, too many in one visit so we ordered a flight and they were all very good. I wish I were a local; if I'm ever in the area again I'll definitely come back.”

“Very friendly and helped me out with finding other places. I had already eaten, but they let me fill my water jug and also make some tea with their hot water. Nice folks. I heard they have excellent food and I plan to eat there when I’m back.”

“Great Food Awesome Bar Area Friendly Service”

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

“Great food and atmosphere! We will be back again!”

“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”

“Chris, Meagan and the entire Wild Olives team knocked it out the park hosting my son and daughter-in-law’s beach wedding reception. Dining with these guys is like visiting a great friend who lives in another city - - a great friend who knows how took and who keeps a great wine inventory. Ha Ha. Whether it is dinner after a beach day, a group get together or just snacks and cocktails in the bar - - you can’t do better on 30a than Wild Olives.”

“Wonderful fried grouper baskets. A family and friends tradition for the past 30 years. We always have lunch there when we spend the day at the beach.”

“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!)”

“Food was amazing! Will definitely be back !”

“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!”

“The mongchong (fish) was so good! The salad and pizza too!”

“"The Official Beer of the Longleaf Writers Conference" - Grayton Beer Company is a real class organization, with an excellent product. The Beach Blonde is the favorite for our people, but the Rose Goes is also popular. Grayton Beer Company has been supporting our local educational outreach program for years now, and their generosity helps keep our thirsty volunteers lubricated and ready to work!”

“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!”

“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 !!!!”

“The best bakery in town!!”

“We went to your establishment Monday night just to grab a bite to eat late and the lady that was bartending (can’t remember her name) was absolutely fabulous!!! She went above and beyond her job. She was so friendly and kind and went out of her way for us. On top of the food being wonderful!!! We have family down there so this place will be my go to when we are visiting!! Great food, great service and a beautiful place. Can’t wait until it’s warmer to experience the atmosphere. This place deserves an A++”

“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!”

“100% Kona coffee is LIFE!”

“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.”

“5 Stars

This food is amazing and I highly recommend the chicken sandwich as it was possibly the greatest food I have consumes in my 15.5
years on this planet. The service was great, Shelby (my waitress) was kind and had very good service. Highly reccomenf”

“Everyone was very friendly, and food was delicious.”

“Had a 9 inch round chocolate cake filled with raspberry filling and topped with vanilla butter cream. It was great! Moist, lots of filling and the frosting… wow”

“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”

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

“Best Thai food - hands down!”

“Love this place! Great food & a Great Time!”

“I had the Blueberry Scone along with an Almond milk Cappacino, the fresh bake goods looked outstanding. Also had the fresh baked everything bagel and Loc board for main entrée breakfast. outstanding! a bit pricey but high quality..”

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

“This place quickly became my favorite! Everything here is amazing! Staff is so nice! Love everything about this place.”

“The best snow cones ever!”

“Stopped in for a great coffee after bike riding the area in the morning. Good selection and good food options as well. Outdoor seating and a fun place to to relax.”

“Best drinks and happy hour in all of Seaside. Perfect place to come enjoy a good mojito and play cards. Half off drinks from 3-5pm, very nice! Bartenders were very kind!”

“Decent little place, read other reviews before going. Some of the lower star reviews reference, food, containers, tips, etc. I think compared to many of the other places locally, this place is cheaper in comparison. As such, the food will also be a lower quality but is still very good and filling.
Service was fine, I felt no need to tip as they only take your order at the register. You pick it up and clean up. I would go back. However, I would bring my own bottle of water as a soda is $4, and juice is $5. Seems overpriced for drinks.”

“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 💯!!”

“Stopped in while visiting other shops in Seaside. Had a slice of the KeyLimePie, Dipped in Chocolate, on a Stick. Enough for all four of us to get a good taste. It was delicious.

The other items in the counter looks equally tasty. There was gelato and some awesome looking cookies.

Would come back again to try other treats.”

“Great place to get something to eat right in Seaside. They have a variety of things to eat besides pizza (when it's 85 degrees out, we weren't feeling like it) and they have nice drinks and beer. There's a happy hour from 3-5 at least on the weekdays that is pretty good.”

“Amazing coffee shop/ great pastries and friendly staff. Always visit a few times whenever I am in town — little gem”

“The Bushwacker from Barefoot BBQ was legendary, it was rich, creamy, and deceptively strong. Perfectly balanced and unforgettable, it's a Gulf Coast must-try for any cocktail enthusiast. Barefoot BBQ is the new standard for me! We can't wait to revisit”

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

“it's more of a local place”

“I typically find that a location's Google rating is inflated, but that's definitely not the case for Pickle's, at least from our experience. We visited on a weekday in December, few other people there, and sat at The Sandbar. Calvin, the bartender, took care and time in giving us suggestions and just chatting about life, the area, traveling, and more - he made us feel welcomed and he was genuinely interested in getting to know us. We didn't have any of their drinks, but the food was stellar -- we tried the Smash Burger and Mac Attack Burger, alongside some Sweet Heat Wings -- all at Calvin's suggestion. It was all a winner.

Overall, we had a fantastic experience at Pickle's and truly can't comprehend a 3.5 rating for this place, when a 4.3-4.5 is certainly more accurate.”

“Best ice cream on 30A and we love the pastries!”

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

“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 🤗”

“The best coffee in Seaside! Amavida Coffee have been generous supporters of our local educational outreach program, serving up delicious coffee and amazing pastries each morning for our large group. The croissants are especially good; I ate one every day for a week. The Longleaf Writers Conference loves Amavida Coffee!”

“Everything I have ever eaten at Chop Stix is always outstanding! I especially love the shrimp and veggie dishes and soups.
The quality of food is the absolute best!
The service is always fast and friendly,
this place amazes me every single time! Thank you, Angel ??”

“Cute little Airstream in Seaside where we got a All American grilled cheese. One of the last shops to close down, the service was fine, and the grilled cheese was phenomenal. It took a while to be prepared, but after taking the first bite, I could tell why... They cook that grilled cheese low and slow, getting the exterior of the bread nice and crispy while leaving the inside light and fluffy. The cheese steamed up all gooey. My only regret is not getting a picture of the cheese pull.”

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

“Excellent service. Awesome tasting food.”

“We love Macho Taco, the food is great and the staff is always wonderful! Highly recommend!”

“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!”

“Gather is located in watercolor inn and has a wonderful atmosphere inside. Dress casual or dress up you’ll fit in! We went two separate times and had great waiters and service. The food was good, but a little on the salty/vinegar side. The blackened mahi fish sandwhich was good and the truffle fries with aioli were our absolute favorite thing there. The Asian inspired bowl was good, but quite salty. The strawberry shortcake dessert left something to be desired; the shortcake was two large dry biscuits (?) with very minimal whip cream and a few strawberries. For the price it was not worth it and better desserts around town. We also got a to-go snack around 8:30 pm one night which consisted of the garlic parm chicken wings and a ceasar wrap with fries- unfortunately these were not good. Perhaps because they were to-go? The wings were dried to a crisp we couldn’t even pull the skin off. The ceasar wrap lacked fresh greens, and the fries were.. just fries.Overall we’d dine in again in the future when we’re back but might try different menu items.”

“The food was really great! We drove 30 minutes to get here (the Thai place near our house didn’t look that appealing and we were really craving Thai). The drive was totally worth it! I got the pad see ew with pork and fried tofu and the crab fried rice. My fiancé order the pad woon sen. We will definitely be eating here again.”

“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.”

“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!”

“Great food, great service!”

“Great Food Awesome Bar Area Friendly Service”

“Food was amazing! Will definitely be back !”

“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.)”

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

“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.”

“Great food and service! Outdoor seating”

“The appetizers (fish dip and firecracker shrimp) were decent. The grouper tacos were fantastic! And the dessert (ice cream sandwich) was very good! The atmosphere is beautiful! The service was okay but tbf it was pretty busy!”

“Love this place! Great food & a Great Time!”

“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 grandparents went to AJ's Thanksgiving event. They have bragged to me non-stop about their server, the food, and the entire event. There was open handicapped parking right in the front. They sat at the bar and were served by the bartender. They didn't get her name but were thrilled with her friendly, attentive demeanor. The entire event was donation based, and an envelope was provided for privacy. I am so thankful to AJ's for hosting this event and to the staff who generously work the event.
Thank you!!!”

“I typically find that a location's Google rating is inflated, but that's definitely not the case for Pickle's, at least from our experience. We visited on a weekday in December, few other people there, and sat at The Sandbar. Calvin, the bartender, took care and time in giving us suggestions and just chatting about life, the area, traveling, and more - he made us feel welcomed and he was genuinely interested in getting to know us. We didn't have any of their drinks, but the food was stellar -- we tried the Smash Burger and Mac Attack Burger, alongside some Sweet Heat Wings -- all at Calvin's suggestion. It was all a winner.

Overall, we had a fantastic experience at Pickle's and truly can't comprehend a 3.5 rating for this place, when a 4.3-4.5 is certainly more accurate.”

“We went to your establishment Monday night just to grab a bite to eat late and the lady that was bartending (can’t remember her name) was absolutely fabulous!!! She went above and beyond her job. She was so friendly and kind and went out of her way for us. On top of the food being wonderful!!! We have family down there so this place will be my go to when we are visiting!! Great food, great service and a beautiful place. Can’t wait until it’s warmer to experience the atmosphere. This place deserves an A++”

“We love Macho Taco, the food is great and the staff is always wonderful! Highly recommend!”

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