Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant

$$$ • Seafood, Pet Friendly

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2780 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach
(850) 777-3385

About Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant

Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with fresh seafood options and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu features a variety of seafood dishes, including the popular Fish of the Day and Cioppino, which are consistently praised for their exceptional quality. The restaurant boasts a laid-back vibe, complemented by live music on Friday nights and friendly, attentive service from the staff. Customers have highlighted the owner's warm hospitality and the chef's expertise in preparing fresh, homemade dishes. The restaurant's cozy, artsy ambiance and the use of handmade pottery and art pieces create a unique and enjoyable dining experience. Overall, Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is a hidden gem in the Santa Rosa Beach area, offering a memorable dining experience with its delicious seafood, excellent service, and welcoming atmosphere.

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A MUST try if your in the area. A beautiful location with the best drinks and food. We stopped in for lunch and had the crab& leek soup and split a cheeseburger with bacon. Probably the best burger I've ever had and the FRIES!! OMG! The drinks are top notch. Staff and owner are absolutely kind, sweet and beautiful. The brunch and dinner menu looked amazing. 10/10 a must stop if you're on the Emerald Coast! Say hello to Gator and Kim for me!!

The she crab soup here is awesome! We highly recommend it!

I was shocked and disgusted to see Down Island publicly celebrating Father’s Day by honoring my father, Joshua Foreman—a man who was violently abusive throughout my entire childhood. That post wasn’t just tone-deaf; it was a deeply painful reminder of the kind of harm that too often gets swept under the rug in the name of “family values.”

It should have been a massive red flag that all four of his children have completely cut him out of their lives. That’s not...read full review

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11AM - 10PM
Wednesday 11AM - 10PM
Thursday 11AM - 10PM
Friday 11AM - 2AM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday 10AM - 10PM
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