35 Best American Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

“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!“

“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.“

“Amazing food, service and atmosphere. We came with all of my family including children and we had an amazing time. Wonderful true gem in 30A with authentic food and amazing chef, sous chef and service.“

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

“I have eaten here several times since discovering it. Vibe is eclectic and funky. Food is amazing! Service has always been good. Key lime pie is on point also. I think about going back all the time! It is just an expensive night out (because tourist area) but it is worth it every time I do !“

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

“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.“

“It's not the prettiest place but the best biscuits in town by far! I go here for the veggies too! Easy, in and out, food to go or you can dine in though it's a lot of our construction crews here eating on the way to work, at break or for their lunch.

Vegetarian options: Limited.

Parking: Limited, in front and on the right side. This cafe is in an older gas station strip mall.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“After staying in the WaterColor Community for 10+ years each summer, I have never experienced that type of disrespect. Worse customer service ever. I do not wish that type of behavior on my worse enemy. Never again.“

“Food was amazing! Very accommodating staff and so laid back and comfy dining!“

“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!!“

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

“This is one of the best places to eat. Their gluten free menu is hands down the best. They make donuts fresh from scratch. The food is unbelievable, fish and tuna are fabulous. Lobster tacos are a winner. The service is exceptional. I can not say enough good things about it. Must visit and eat.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“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“

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

“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!“

“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“

“100% Kona coffee is LIFE!“

“this is one of the best wine shops I have been to. I was looking for a special wine and I asked if they would get it. With in a week they called and told me to come get it. There prices are amazing also“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Loved dining on the terrace with the gulf views. Very courteous staff. Ky, our waitress, made sure we had everything we needed and the meal was delicious! The filet was delicious as was the beet salad. Highly recommend this dining Venue!!“

“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.)“

“Delicious food, fantastic bar, beautiful views in a comfortable atmosphere, and marvelous service from Alex - we will be back. I was very grateful that nearly everything there was gluten free, and my husband was grateful that the hush puppies were not. (He ate 6.)

Dietary restrictions: Safe and delicious gluten free food.“

“We were in the area for a week and this was our favorite meal, service, and atmosphere! Laid back beach vibe with delicious food - just what we were looking for to end our week.“

“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!!!“