17 Best Salad Restaurants near Santa Rosa Beach

“Great food and view. Pricey though.“

“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!!“

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

“We went to your establishment Monday night just to grab a bite to eat late and the lady that was bartending (can’t remember her name) was absolutely fabulous!!! She went above and beyond her job. She was so friendly and kind and went out of her way for us. On top of the food being wonderful!!! We have family down there so this place will be my go to when we are visiting!! Great food, great service and a beautiful place. Can’t wait until it’s warmer to experience the atmosphere. This place deserves an A++“

“Gather is located in watercolor inn and has a wonderful atmosphere inside. Dress casual or dress up you’ll fit in! We went two separate times and had great waiters and service. The food was good, but a little on the salty/vinegar side. The blackened mahi fish sandwhich was good and the truffle fries with aioli were our absolute favorite thing there. The Asian inspired bowl was good, but quite salty. The strawberry shortcake dessert left something to be desired; the shortcake was two large dry biscuits (?) with very minimal whip cream and a few strawberries. For the price it was not worth it and better desserts around town. We also got a to-go snack around 8:30 pm one night which consisted of the garlic parm chicken wings and a ceasar wrap with fries- unfortunately these were not good. Perhaps because they were to-go? The wings were dried to a crisp we couldn’t even pull the skin off. The ceasar wrap lacked fresh greens, and the fries were.. just fries.Overall we’d dine in again in the future when we’re back but might try different menu items.“

“For starters, we’re regulars here and local. We love the pizza. However, this is the third recent visit today that the soda machine was broken (over 2 weeks). The a/c was still out, and there was no running water (and the bathroom was closed). How does a restaurant operate like this? I was afraid to ask how they cleaned cooking and serving items or what the health department is thinking. As much as we love the place, we won’t be back until everything is repaired. It should be noted that the staff was fantastic in dealing with adversity. 8/8/25 update: We called first and everything that was previously out of commission is again working. Really enjoyed Grace’s this evening!“

“We went here for our anniversary and the food and drinks were amazing! Our bartender/server Zack was great!!“

“Family of six here. No complaints. Loooved the grilled shrimp tacos!! Waitress was kind and smiley💕“

“Very good and very clean eating“

“chicken strips are really crispy and hot“

“Was worth the drive , will definitely come back . Knew about it cause I use to live in that area. The service was super and very attentive . Our visit was around lunch time during the week . Small and humble deco , felt like home The food was super , tasted mullet and gator tail , fried squash , baked beans . Everything was hot excellent taste . I highly recommend it’s great food .So full , no room for the cakes they had fresh . Maybe save room for dessert next time . I am a local in the area just a few miles down the road . Glad I visited an old road side restaurant!!“

“We love this place. The food is exceptional. The owner goes the extra mile every time. My husband is a quadriplegic and the owner goes out of his way to accommodate us. We were just there for a good meal. After we ate, I wanted to buy a side of corn salad and a bottle of our favorite Q sauce. He ended up stopping what he was doing to help my husband and me to our van. We hugged and cried. He appreciated the way I dealt with my husband. The food is always AWESOME!!! But the service is always with love and compassion.“

“Great place, great atmosphere. Busy at times though. I went there with my son & husband while we were on vacation and we waited quite a while for the food but they have a great staff. A young miss came and she was so sweet and professional, she reassured me that the food would be out soon and she was so concerned. She came and served the food. I asked her what her name was I think she said, Christal. When we got the food it was great so overall I would recommend this place.“

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to Oshea for the excellent service during my visit. I ordered an Acai Bowl, and Oshea made sure everything was perfect. She was smiling, polite, and very professional – she made my visit even more enjoyable. The Acai Bowl was delicious, and the presentation was top-notch. I highly recommend this place, and Oshea deserves special recognition!“

“As a local pizza connoisseur, Pizza by the Sea is the best thin crust pizza on the Emerald Coast. Even though they stay busy with to-go orders, we never have to wait long for piping hot pizza right out of the oven. Love love love this place for my pizza fix. At Pizza by the Sea, they don’t hire cooks, they hire artists.“

“Yesterday was my first time trying Chick-fil-A, and I was eager to see what the hype was about. Visiting from Canada, we don’t have many locations up north, so I was excited to experience it firsthand. We went to the Destin Miramar location, and not only was the food beyond my expectations, but the service was absolutely outstanding.

Jakob, the employee at the cash register, went above and beyond to make my first visit special. From the moment we walked in, he was incredibly welcoming and eager to ensure we had a great experience. He offered several fantastic recommendations, all of which we decided to try and were thoroughly impressed by. His knowledge of the menu was great, and his enthusiasm was awesome. Jakob’s friendly and personable attitude made a lasting impression, and it's rare to encounter such genuine customer service.

It’s clear that Jakob takes great pride in his work, and it truly made my visit memorable. I’ll definitely remember my first Chick-fil-A experience, and I can’t wait to return. The combination of great food and outstanding service from employees like Jakob is exactly why Chick-fil-A has such a loyal following. Looking forward to coming back soon!“