35 Best American Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

“amazing food and fantastic service. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Jay our server was the best“

“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.“

“Culinary Experience and highly recommended!!“

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

“Great food and d service! The patio is amazing!“

“We ate here last weekend. Had the filet Oscar & duck fat ribeye. Both meals were absolutely incredible! Best meal we’ve had in a long time. This local is definitely visiting more frequently. Family run business with comfy decor and just the right amount of music so you could hear each other while enjoying great wine!“

“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.“

“literally one of the cutest little places I’ve ever been too. I love how they have premade dinners or lunches and the muffins are moist and delicious. the shrimp roll was so juicy I can’t talk enough about it. one of the people in my group said “lunch for the rest of our trip?” definitely a must go and return. 10 out of 10 lol“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Reminded me a the old hole in the wall local joints back home up north. The Philly is amazing, their fries are so on point. The decor took me back to my child hood, as I loved looking at all the wrestling, sports, and movie posters. Definitely recommend, and I love the fact their to go is always on point for when I dont have time to hang out.“

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

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

“100% Kona coffee is LIFE!“

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

“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.“

“We enjoyed a wonderful 50 yr wedding anniversary dinner. Great service!“

“My friends and I met for Happy Hour today. Our service was nothing short of superb, and the food/drinks absolutely delicious. Cauliflower Bites, mushroom ravioli, and the cheeseburger. Yummmy. Five stars“

“We had a delicious lunch on Friday. Amazing Fried Chicken paired with veggies and a perfect glass (or two) of bubbles. The Grayton Corner Cafe is a true locals favorite. The owners are also amazing.“

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

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

“If you are in Seaside or surrounding areas this is a MUST! Something for everyone in the family but hands down the best burger! Do not be intimidated by a line, it moves quickly and is 100% worth it. Grab a cocktail at the nearby Sandbar while you wait and enjoy the beautiful beach views and pop-up shops. Enjoy!“

“What a cute stop along 30a. Who doesn’t like a gooey gelled cheese! We stepped out of our box dnd got the Brie and fig -split it with chips and it was enough. If your hungry a full sandwich is good! The Brie was so smooth and lots of fig spread made it savory/sweet!“

“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!“

“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 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.)“

“Our server Jenn was great she knew exactly what sushi to recommend based on me telling her things I like. The gumbo was excellent and the sushi bowl was perfect.
The atmosphere is fun and relaxing with live music. 10 out 10. This will be a fav hangout for us.“