8 Best Cocktail Bars near Santa Rosa Beach

“10/10 recommend Mimmos 30A! Be sure to visit the bar with Donte — he was fabulous and truly a GREAT bartender. We’re locals and dine at Mimmos 30A and Destin regularly, but the server can really make all the difference. Thank you, Donte, for making it such a great night!“

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

“Go once a week. My favorite restaurant.“

“We visited the 30A area for the first time and this was our very first meal. Our bartender, Nikki, was incredibly kind and gave us great information about the area. The food was the best we had on our trip and some of the best barbecue we've ever tasted. We tried the brisket, chicken, and pork, and all three were fantastic. The sides were the perfect complement to the meats. I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.“

“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!“

“Hands down the best restaurant on 30A! The new menu is amazing! The fajitas are delicious! Five Stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Shelby’s is my new favorite spot! The food was amazing — we had the hamburger, bang bang shrimp, and nachos, and everything was delicious. The staff was wonderful, especially Michelle, who made the night extra fun. We went on Wednesday for bingo and had an absolute blast! As a local, I don’t usually write reviews, but this place deserves it. Great food, great people, and such a fun atmosphere — can’t wait to go back!“

“Walked in at 3:15 pm and was told I couldn't sit at a table and eat or drink a drink. There was a wedding rehearsal going on outside so that was out of the question too. The level of condescension from the female bartender was unfathomable. What a joke! After reading reviews mirroring my own experience and descriptions of the food likening it to overpriced Golden Corral buffet junk, I think it's safe to say I dodged a bullet !“