50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Santa Rosa Beach

“Hands down one of the best lunches we’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and honestly intoxicating—in the best way. From the hostess to our server, the chef, and even the other diners, everyone was so friendly and made us feel right at home. The staff truly went above and beyond. The drinks were great, and the key lime shrimp is a 10/10—highly recommend. My husband had the fried snapper sandwich and it was amazing. I ordered the Fall Grouper, and I can’t even put into words how good it was. Perfect flavor, cooked flawlessly… I’ve been thinking about it since we left 😂 We shared our compliments with the staff, and Chef Caleb even came out to talk to us personally, which made the experience even more special. You don’t get service and food like this just anywhere—especially at lunch. We’ll absolutely be back!“

“Awesome Coffee Shop!!! - Locally owned and operated! The owners are friendly and very espresso savvy! 5 out of 5!!! Best coffee shoppe in the area by far!“

“What do I say???? It was amazing! How have we missed this place in all the years we’ve here? “Chef’s kiss” still waiting to have it again on our next visit. Tabitha was soooo engaged with her guests. Bella was a wonderful server with great suggestions…. Yes it was even better the next day! 🤤“

“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!!“

“I absolutely Love Pecan Jacks ice cream. Matt, Ava and Barnes were super nice and so helpful! Their chocolates are Fabulous also! Make sure you stop in and say “Hi” to Matt!“

“Ya'll this is the best guesthouse/B&B type place on 30a. The location is amazing, the rooms and backyard garden are beautiful - and now they have Raw & Juicy doing the food! If you haven't been to Raw & Juicy check it out for fresh, healthy food options - at Hibiscus or at their other locations. Hibiscus Guesthouse has been a sponsor of our local educational outreach program for almost 10 years, donating time, space, and materials for our volunteers. These are good people. The Longleaf Writers Conference loves Hibiscus Guesthouse!“

“Best Falafel salad I ever had.“

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

“Best Italian food in the area!“

“Highly recommend this small local business! Friendly staff, gorgeous clean shop with incredibly fresh delicious donuts!! Please check them out this week.“

“Fantastic brewery!!! This was our second time coming here and in my opinion, they've gotten better. My wife and I vacation in Florida on average every 3 years or so. We visited last time we were here and they made a good enough impression then, we decided to go again this year. The soft pretzels are delicious! The Lattice stout was AMAZING!!! Best beer I had on our trip and we visited several breweries. Next vacation will definitely require a stop in again!!“

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

“Great way to spend an afternoon. Meet new friends and celebrate with old friends. Absolutely the best beer on tap!“

“BRING BACK THE SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS!!!!!!! We drove 5.5 hrs straight to #Hobag in hopes of having the enchiladas. We were very disappointed to find they were no longer on the menu. The food we did order was good but nothing compares to the enchiladas!!! Bring them BACK !!!!“

“Went to Nigels for the first time - was passing it in Seaside and could not resist. I think this will be a weekly trip!!!!!! The dipped ice-cream bar was so GOOD!!!!“

“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“

“Food and service are both amazing!“

“Pazzo was recommended by Trish at the front desk of Embassy Suites and BOY are we glad she did. We didn’t make reservations (but should have) and had to sit at the pizza bar but it was perfect. It was warm and toasty on a bitterly cold night. My husband had the chicken parm and his only complaint was that there wasn’t enough chicken. My kid ordered off the adult menu and got ravioli with pesto and marinara and gave it FIVE BOOMS! I am not into pasta so I ordered the mussels and a Caesar salad and both were delicious. I highly recommend this as a spot to hit when in the Destin area.“

“This is a friendly locals place serving breakfast comfort foods you enjoyed growing up if you grew up in this area. It's no frills and therefore very reasonably priced. LOTS of tradesmen stop in for breakfast and lunch as they start the day given there's a builder's lumber and hardware store nearby. The food is fresh (the fries are home made, not frozen). The biscuits are some of the best I've had. Only shortfall is there's no restroom inside (have to use the convenience store that's adjacent). Small detriment, though, as the food is worth that slight inconvenience.

Will be back. Loved the biscuits and gravy!“

“Amazing coffee. Kind people and quick service.“

“Molly was our server/bartender. She was great! She gave us lots of recommendations of places to go. She was sweet & friendly. 💖 Tell her hi from The Berthas“

“The food was great the Cinnamon rolls were delicious and the Steak burrito was great!! Will definitely be back“

“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 87 Central team handled the reception for our Seaside Prize weekend. What an elegant evening in the heart of Seaside. Thank you, Jim Shirley and team for making this night extra special.“

“We have been coming to Basmati's for over 20 years! As locals here on 30-A we have not found any other restaurant that compares to them! We usually eat our same favorites Asparagus/Crab soup, House Salad and Firecracker Grouper!!! Owners are always present working alongside their servers to make sure we have the best experience! Last night was husband's birthday and the Chocolate /Oreo Crust dessert with Asian Red vanilla bean ice cream topped it off! Great food, great atmosphere! (My birthday is in a few weeks!)“

“The mac/cheese is the place best secret. It's amazing! But we also had the Shrimp dinner basket and a shrimp cocktail that was excellent as well. The firecracker cocktail sauce was excellent too. Take a walk in back to see the turtles.“

“If I could give this place 100 stars I would. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. I highly recommend them if you’re dining in Seaside.“

“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.“

“The bartenders are the best, friendly and helpful just outstanding. I go there often since I live close by I’m a local. And never had a bad time“

“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!“

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

“The waygu beef frank is an absolutely masterful improvement. This is gourmet hot dog stuff now!!!“

“Love the wine list as well as the extensive wine knowledge! Great place for hard to find wines as well.“

“Topped off a beautiful day with this awesome ice cream ! Our little guy enjoyed all the flavors!!🍦“

“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!!“

“the band was awesome! service was ok. 10 $ for a 16 oz beer is rediculous.“

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

“Must visit when in the area!“

“Ordering was a little awkward since you’re standing there reading the menu and trying to decide while everyone just kind of stares, without really offering recommendations. However, my husband and I ordered the dark chocolate frozen yogurt on a waffle cone and the salted caramel, and both were absolutely divine. You can tell the waffle cones are baked fresh. This is definitely my favorite dessert spot here, would come again!“

“We visited from Texas last week & I am still thinking about this coffee I had days later! I wish I could just pack them up and take them with me! The coconut cream cold brew was phenomenal! If you think you want the 16oz, nope… get the largest size they have! The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing! The baked goods were fresh & delish! The staff are friendly & helpful! Can’t wait to return for our next family vacay soon! 100% Recommend!“

“Biden gem in the Grayton Beach shops…Happy Hour Ousters 4-6 and discounted wines by the glass or bottle… they change varieties regularly…staff is so friendly…daily entree specials never disappoint…awesome vibe and atmosphere…highly recommend“

“This is our favorite place to eat in Watercolor when we come down once a year!! Everything we have eaten is absolutely delicious! The place is very clean and the workers are friendly and hardworking! Javaughn goes out of his way to speak to us and is very helpful and friendly! On top of that, we loved playing Bingo today! The girl in charge of Bingo was very friendly and patient! Such a great time! Thanks for making our favorite place even better!“

“Wonderful experience! Great coffee and sandwiches! I will make this a part of my yearly trip!“

“This shop was insanely busy. Long waiting line. But it went fairly quick. All hands on deck! Staff was friendly and helpful in spite of being so busy. Ice cream flavors are limited but good. Smokey Mountain Fudge and Chocolate Chip Mint were my choices. Had more flavors of gelato. It all looked yum. Give them a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.“

“We had dinner here twice this week while on vacation and after coming to 30A for years, i can ho estly say this is our favorite, and the best restaurant we've eaten at. The atmosphere is unmatched, food is consistent and amazing, and the service is amazing. They seat anywhere between 1,000 to 1,800 people a night and you wouldn't know it. They run it like a well oiled machine, make you feel taken care of without being over bearing or feel like you're being rushed. We Anna the first night and she was very personable and knowledgeable, took amazing care of, and tonight we had Cesar and he was the same way. They have a great bourbon selection and he was very knowledgeable about even that and directed us to one of their barrel Elijah Craig Toasted Oak personal barrel picks that was awesome. Amazing fish, and The Best key lime pie we've ever had. Not sure how anyone could give this place a negative review. You won't be disappointed with anything if you choose to come here! Ask for Cesar or Ana's section!“

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

“Great location. Good 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.)“