34 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!“

“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.“

“Every time we go - and we have been going for six years - the experience is truly exceptional. I am a vegetarian and my husband is an epicurean and this is our favorite restaurant ever. Nikhil, Tim, and Josh are incredible artisans with food. Delicious, fresh, and local. Cory is an incredible host who keeps everything flowing. 10 out of 10!“

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

“Great atmosphere, great service, a very short menu which was perfect and the food was great!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!!“

“Great place to enjoy outdoor dining and music. Hector was a great waiter. Great service and the food was awesome!“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

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

“100% Kona coffee is LIFE!“

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

“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!“

“Exceptional service, awesome food, best vibes“

“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!“

“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“

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

“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.“

“The most high quality food and drinks on 30a. Everything about this restaurant is amazing !“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 amazing! Will definitely be back !“

“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.“

“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.)“

“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!!!“