Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

“The crab legs were on point and the environment was nice and friendly. Also, fast service”

“Hands down the best dining experience on 30A, if not Florida. It is genuine, caring, delicious. 100% michelin star worth. The selfish side of me hopes they get their Michelin star soon so I can brag about being there before it happened. I live in the area and will take every person that visits to M&P anytime they visit. If i don’t have visitors I will go solo, it is spectacular. The chef is amazing and deserves every award he receives and more. I can’t wait to go back. Their service is spectacular, the food is unbelievable, there is nothing like this in the area. The staff is exceptional, they have everything down to a science. They should be training the rest of the 30A restaurants, they were exceptional. The only bad note I have is I worry how popular this spot will become. I love being able to get a reservation in the next few weeks. That soon will be difficult if not impossible. I’m so happy that will become a problem. I will be back as often as possible, and I will recommend M&P to every person I meet.”

“Great lasagna. Prepared to perfection!”

“While in Florida for vacation, my wife and I had a date night at the Surfing Deer. Overall we had a good experience, and loved getting to eat out in the patio. Overall the menu is very seafood focused as you would expect and our dishes were tasty. The service was good and the atmosphere was what you would expect from an upscale beach restaurant.”

“We absolutely love Pecan Jacks! Our 18 month old is allergic to peanuts and they make sure when serving someone with allergies there is no cross contamination. They also have a list of their ice creams with what allergens are in each one. Such a great option if you or your child has an allergy. And it is so delicious! We will definitely be back.”

“We flew in last night after a long day of travel and stopped in last minute right before they closed. We had our three dogs with us and they loved the atmosphere. The drinks were great, the grouper was amazing, and most of all our service was 10/10! Seth took care of us and went above and beyond to give us a great experience. Our food came out so fast & he anticipated our needs before we could ask! Would highly recommend if you are ever in 30A!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten”

“Lovely experience, delicious & beautiful food presentation, excellent service, I highly recommend. Pad thai is not spicy for those who prefer non spicy dishes. Please keep in mind all places in 30A are upscale & a little pricey for this area.”

“The food is delicious, the customer service is welcoming, and I love their autograph photographs decor. I recommend the Mexicali smash burger with onion rings. It’s a real smash burger. They also have mini pacman and mortal combat machines. Next time we are in town from Texas, we are starting again!!!”

“So the food was amazing, I had the blue fin tuna and my wife had the grouper. Our server recommended local catch. This place is fine dinning through and through with one catch… if your kid is a little rambunctious the staff smiles and has a conversation with your little. Our server Steven really elevated the dinning experience! His knowledge and recommendation guide our decisions. Thank you Steven! I’d also like to add that if you like martinis this is the place to go on 30A!”

“Great staff, delicious food, and live music. What a wonderful restaurant.”

“We enjoyed lunch so much that 8 of us are going back for dinner! Lunch was Pappardelle De chef which was delicious and a chicken piccata. They were making the bread at lunch for the evening so we did not have any. The Pappardelle would have been so good with fresh bread! We will make up for that tonight. Our server from Equidor, was wonderful. Tonight I will try the Burrata as an appetizer. We were here a year ago and keep coming back!”

“Best grouper tacos I’ve ever had! My husbands grouper dish was fabulous as well!”

“you can text them to order!!!! super simple and easy: "customer name pizza 1 pizza 2 bread sticks weirdly modified sandwich order" done bam, leave the house, have a beer, pay, super hot food by the time you get home. friendly staff”

“My time at crust was nothing short of delightful and delicious! Immediately I felt a sense of comfort, we were ecstatic to see it was a pretty chill day and had no struggle with seating. Service was great and the menu was explained in full detail by memory from our wonderful waiter Kim. Food was great and the Chicken Parm was to die for! What a lovely experience, I will definitely be coming back!”

“The barista was very helpful in guiding my decision as to what to order. There are a couple of cozy tables inside and several outside seating tables. The only complaint is that my husband's regular coffee wasn't hot. (I previously uploaded pictures from our visit.)”

“I've tried many other offerings and that said I'd never thought to try the Drivethru Burger... It is now hands down my favorite burger ever. It literally encapsulates the idea in your head of what a burger should be... It was perfectly cooked and looking at it you wonder how you're even going to bite this thing but the brown butter bun on this thing has the perfect elasticity... It looks and feels like some avante garde burger you'd find from a Michelin star restaurant... but it hits you with a nostalgia that makes you feel like you're a kid again and the world is gonna be ok... it's just that good I cannot explain it... You just have to know if someone puts their soul in their simplest offering that everything they offer is going to be magical. If you're visiting or even a local that somehow has slept on this place don't take my word for it... get down there and try it. I just found out they now have a fried chicken sandwich. Look, people fought in fast food restaurants over a good fried chicken sandwich... and if it is anything like the burger y'all better not block the driveway before I get mine”

“Excellent response time and communication when ordering a cake. The cake was ready on time when they said it would be. Also the cake tasted amazing! Would definitely recommend!”

“Karen was our server she was so sweet! Food was amazing especially the grits! Plus had live music outside! Will definitely come back here next time I’m in town!”

“Best seafood this trip, food was excellent and wonderful service … glad we stopped”

“This place is the best I have ever been! The friendly greeting, essence of incense in the air starts a wonderful experience. The handcrafted cocktails and fresh artful cuisine makes this place prime in the area. The flavors are to die for. I will come back again and again. Thank you!”

“I visit every time we are destin. I have been here over 25 times. I may be a bit obsessed, but you will always get a great meal and great service. I absolutely love the shunk. 5 stars.”

“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!”

“This is definitely my favorite restaurant on 30A. Local seafood prepared in a Big Easy style.

The oysters, fried green tomato’s, crawfish pie, shrimp and grits are all next level. Everything on the menu is great. If you’re in town, you MUST have one meal here. If you’re a local, be prepared for to find your new go to place to dine and hang out.

We dined at the bar during our last visit and Joe made us feel right at home.”

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

“Fantastic place, amazing staff and owners, good food, fun atmosphere.

Parking: Large free parking lot just across the street in addition to their own lot.

Kid-friendliness: Great place for kids.”

“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.”

“Good food, great place to hang with family & friends. Salt Rock was rocking the house last night!”

“Everyone was so incredibly kind and welcoming. Our server, Thomas, was incredible. The food was delicious! Would absolutely return.”

“This has been one of my best experiences in fine dining and will absolutely recommend for overall enjoyment! The food was ooh la la and the service was extraordinary!! I am already planning future experiences on the horizon:)”

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

“Hands down our favorite restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach FL. My husband and I are foodies. This small intimate restaurant is exceptional. The service impeccable, the food delicious and the atmosphere loving & intimate. Highly recommend you give them a try. You won’t be disappointed.”

“Their red snapper/ fish is to die for and is sourced locally. Good environment, great service, a little bit pricy (thats anywhere on the 30A, but wild olives is worth the money) All the staff treat my grandparents who are regulars AMAZING. Highly recommend the restaurant and dining here.”

“Everything was absolutely fantastic. The service, the food, and the view. The Spring Rolls was delicious.”

“All of our food was delicious. Pricey but you’re in 30A ?‍♀️
Gouda grits were yummy. My bagel was devine. Check out the recipe for their most popular dish while you wait for the bathroom. Would highly recommend. Can’t wait to return on our next visit to 30”

“Extremely helpful staff and super clean establishment.. the food was remarkable and it had a very pleasant atmosphere.. definitely going back again..”

“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!)”

“Celebrating my birthday ! Chose a resturant which is supposed to have the best views of the sunset when seated outside ... only .. we were not seated at a requested table with full view of the sunset. We could see the water but the corner of the building was our view of sunset. We had to get up to see it. Suggestion to the resturant in hot humid months. Add large overhead ceiling fans as the air under your roof on your “outside” seating doesn't ventilate well. Need large fans as I commented how hot I felt. Anyhow... Great Food, Excellent Drinks, Wonderful Service. Truly only 3 tables on the water with spectacular view!”

“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.)”

“Best crab house in Destin!! Been coming for years!”

“Popped in here with my wife on a random Tuesday during our vacation and really enjoyed our visit. We got a flight plus a couple additional tasters and they were all very good. Lots of different flavors to choose from. The bartender was very knowledgeable and did a great job with her recommendations. They had some funky music playing which we really enjoyed too.”

“Best biscuits on 98, 30A, anywhere in town. No frills location and rough around the edges, but you know the food is good. Everything I've had here would recommend.”

“The best bakery in town!!”

“The best Thai food in the area. The red curry and pad Thai are awesome.”

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

“The first time I went I got an orange creamsicle oat milk latte and it was delicious. Second time I went I got one for my husband also but his with whole milk. The barista didn’t know which was which when she was done so I had to have my husband taste both since I have a dairy allergy. Tasty but they definitely should mark cups or something for those with allergies and intolerances so drinks don’t get mixed up”

“Unique cozy coffee shop with antique music equipment and a performance / karaoke area. Tasty small plates for lunch / breakfast / snacks. Great place to meet with friends or business associates. Love the French music playing!”

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

“Cute coffee shop next to Topsail Hill Preserve Park. Baristas are super friendly and helpful. Shop attached has nice shirts, drinks and knowledgeable staff.”

“We went with a group of 10 on vacation. It has been our best service so far with a large group. The server was so attentive and our cook was so entertaining. It was very affordable, tasted great and would go again.”

“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!”

“Had a great breakfast before heading home. Varied menu, efficient service, delicious food. We ordered the breakfast quesadilla, cinnamon roll french toast, regular french toast, cheese grits, and bacon--all very good. Grandson got the kid's pancake which was topped with sprinkles so perfect and it was huge, larger than the plate almost. Perfect place for our family!”

“What a FUN night we had at REDDS! We are locals and finally found this place! REDD was such a gracious host!!! , That woman works her BUTT off! She sings, she delivers drinks, brings food, takes orders, ect! We had a group of four last night and all had a great time!!! The cauliflower crust pizza is the BEST in the world and so are the Brussels sprouts!!! 10/10 recommend!”

“Had a great time with some good friends at 3 Sons Bar B Q. This is some of the best barbecue I have had in a long time. The staff is amazing and very friendly. If you’re in the Santa Rosa Beach area on 30A don’t miss a great opportunity to eat some great BBQ.”

“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.”

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

“Out of towners, excited to see a familiar face here! Was warned it’s not exactly like the rest, and it’s not. But the food still hit the spot and we still enjoyed it!
The atmosphere could be a tad more pleasant to dine at(even if for a short time).
Would return still ;)”

“the coffee is delicious! the environment is super cute and i love how simple it is. the workers were super nice and fast. great service and i highly recommend!!”

“We only stopped by for their to-go frozen daiquiris to enjoy on the beach. Super tasty. Get the Beach Chiller & also mix up flavors. One we did was the key lime & banana. We didn’t get a chance to go back for live music but wish we had.”

“Taco30A catered my daughter’s wedding at Eden Gardens State Park. The food (taco bar) was great and they were very nice to work with throughout the entire process. Would definitely recommend!”

“Rely a tuff call family owned over packed with holiday crowd. Still biggest untrust. A tip when ordering food.just can't do it plus I pay cash for tips not credit. Just have to have service or see my meal or in this case get my meal under 1 hour 30 minutes. Again hard call because when asking if my meal is lost . Very honest and very respectful. Not lost just over whelmed with holiday crowd. Immediately owner notified next in line will be 45 minutes to 1 hour to prepare meal. Hard to call when owner fix the problem Immediately and concerned for customer by telling the truth. 5 stars place with a GOLDEN HEART FOR REPECT.”

“The food was perfect, the service not so much. We had the Rustic Rosemary Bread and the Pork Belly for appetizers and they were great. The main entries were also great.”

“Great food! Especially the breakfast!”

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

“Meltdown is a tasty spot in one of the Airstream food trailers along 30A in picture-perfect Seaside, FL. The atmosphere is top notch. Nothing beats looking out over the ocean as you chow down on a comforting grilled cheese.You order at the window and then await the gooey, melty goodness. I got the Five Cheese and it did not disappoint. Crunchy grilled bread and five kinds of cheese making a statement.Nice stop for a bite along 30A.

Parking: Parking is tricky. Ride your bike or walk”

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

“The food was perfect, the service not so much. We had the Rustic Rosemary Bread and the Pork Belly for appetizers and they were great. The main entries were also great.”

“Just a Fantastic Place for TEX-MEX Food, Full Bar, Music 7-days a week. Great casual place in Blue Mountain Beach!”

“Hearing good things about Macho Taco so tried it this evening. Street tacos pork belly and pulled pork were 10/10. Husband had stuffed enchiladas, 10/10 from him. I had happy hour house margarita. 8/10, needed more salt and bigger lime wedge. Will be worth going again”

“Great local creamery with fresh ice cream and waffle cones, and more than a dozen delicious flavors that change regularly. Next time we're in the area we'll be back for sure!”

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

“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!”

“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😊”

“the coffee is delicious! the environment is super cute and i love how simple it is. the workers were super nice and fast. great service and i highly recommend!!”

“Celebrating my birthday ! Chose a resturant which is supposed to have the best views of the sunset when seated outside ... only .. we were not seated at a requested table with full view of the sunset. We could see the water but the corner of the building was our view of sunset. We had to get up to see it. Suggestion to the resturant in hot humid months. Add large overhead ceiling fans as the air under your roof on your “outside” seating doesn't ventilate well. Need large fans as I commented how hot I felt. Anyhow... Great Food, Excellent Drinks, Wonderful Service. Truly only 3 tables on the water with spectacular view!”

“Had a great time with some good friends at 3 Sons Bar B Q. This is some of the best barbecue I have had in a long time. The staff is amazing and very friendly. If you’re in the Santa Rosa Beach area on 30A don’t miss a great opportunity to eat some great BBQ.”

“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.)”

“Tosh was the best server ever!!!! He took care of us and our gluten and dairy allergies! He was so knowledgeable, the drinks went down easy, and the food was fire!”

“Ordered this last minute for a really late dinner when we couldn't get in anywhere and was definitely not disappointed. Everything was great!”

“This restaurant was impeccable. The service was everything that I needed it to be tacos were very tasty. The seasoning blended with the fresh vegetables, had a marvelous taste the bartender were great both men gave a very good insight to the area well worth the $50 I spent”

“I don't write reviews often but I had to tonight after seeing this place "only" has a 3.4. I don't understand some of these negative reviews lol. Some of y'all are giving 1 stars because "it was crowded" or because your kid accidentally ordered a $75 pickup order without your permission??? Absolutely wild lol.

Anyway, the staff is super friendly and the service was fast. Most importantly the food was amazing. It was the best burger and fries I've had in a while and def the best meal of our vacation. My mother, brother (each got the pickle burger) and his kids also loved their meals. I had the bbq bacon cheddar burger and fries, which were delicious. I also tried a fried pickle spear from someone else's pickle burger and it was incredible. You'd think it would be soggy but it still had a perfect crunch. The regular fries were so good that my brother actually got nervous thinking maybe they used peanut oil like the chain Five Guys back home (I am allergic to peanuts) but I checked with the staff and thankfully they confirmed that they do NOT (I think they said they use soy). I saw pictures of the truffle fries and chili fries and they looked even better.

It was crowded but that's because it was for dinner during peak hours in late June, because it's located on a boardwalk-type area with a bunch of eateries, shops, etc., and because... it's good. And besides, there were still plenty of seats and even other areas to sit at in the vicinity.”

“The food was perfect, the service not so much. We had the Rustic Rosemary Bread and the Pork Belly for appetizers and they were great. The main entries were also great.”

“Out of towners, excited to see a familiar face here! Was warned it’s not exactly like the rest, and it’s not. But the food still hit the spot and we still enjoyed it!
The atmosphere could be a tad more pleasant to dine at(even if for a short time).
Would return still ;)”

“The food was perfect, the service not so much. We had the Rustic Rosemary Bread and the Pork Belly for appetizers and they were great. The main entries were also great.”

“Food was great, service was excellent!

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu was good and staff was really great with our kids. Drinks came in a to go cup with a lid....always good with kiddos”

“We ate at SteamBoat Grill last week while visiting 30a. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. We will definitely be back next year!!”

“Karen was our server she was so sweet! Food was amazing especially the grits! Plus had live music outside! Will definitely come back here next time I’m in town!”

“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..”

“The food is delicious, the customer service is welcoming, and I love their autograph photographs decor. I recommend the Mexicali smash burger with onion rings. It’s a real smash burger. They also have mini pacman and mortal combat machines. Next time we are in town from Texas, we are starting again!!!”