24 Best Seafood Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

“Went for the fourth of July with the family, and were luckily able to be seated, without having a reservation. Food was good, and our waiter was knowledgable of the items on the menu, allowing us each to find something we each really enjoyed. Water glasses were always full, and did not have to wait long for drinks or food. Great atmosphere for families, and a good spot for pictures with family and friends.“

“Amazing food, service and atmosphere. We came with all of my family including children and we had an amazing time. Wonderful true gem in 30A with authentic food and amazing chef, sous chef and service.“

“Had a birthday dinner for my wife here last weekend for a party of about 8 and the service was fantastic and the food delivered! Highly recommend!“

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

“Where to even start?! This place is absolutely phenomenal. Let’s start with the vibes and the service- amazing. Step into the laid-back vibes of Down Island, and you are greeted by incredibly attentive and friendly waiters. They also have live music on Friday nights. All THREE times my husband and I went (on our five day vacation), we were greeted by the owner, Stefani. She is simply amazing- truly one of the friendliest people I have ever met. Kyle was a wonderful waiter and recommended my husband and I try the Cobia fish (which neither of us had tried before). It was delicious. We also had the oysters (so fresh), brunch (the bayou omelette and the cinnamon roll pancakes are fantastic), blueberry cobbler, and pineapple upside down cake. My mouth is watering just thinking about the desserts. It is evident that the ingredients used are fresh and that their food is truly home-made. I simply cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Thank you, Stefani, for you and your team making our vacation extra extra wonderful.“

“Great food and view. Pricey though.“

“Great Food and Service! Fried shrimp with tartar sauce...yummy! Tartar sauce was similar to remoulade sauce. Bread pudding was also very yummy! Atmosphere was nice, cool inside, and overlooked water.“

“This is one of the best places to eat. Their gluten free menu is hands down the best. They make donuts fresh from scratch. The food is unbelievable, fish and tuna are fabulous. Lobster tacos are a winner. The service is exceptional. I can not say enough good things about it. Must visit and eat.“

“We went here last night 6.19.25 & Paris was our waitress and she went above and beyond. This place was packed from the moment it opened, we were her first night table of 12& she instantly had a bigger table of 15 and she handled both with grace and the most professionalism! We will 100% be back because of the food and Paris! Also, the food was so amazing. Great portion sizes! Outside there is a pool full of alligators that you can look at while you wait!“

“We stumbled upon this place while going somewhere else, and I am so glad we did. We had- steak, scallops, shrimp and grits, fried shrimp, and blackened shrimp. When I tell you this is the best all around restaurant we have tried while on vacation I am not kidding. The quality and portion size for the price point cannot be beat. Everything we had was perfect. Service was excellent and we ate in less than an hour. 10/10 recommended and we will be back every time we visit.“

“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 !!!!“

“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“

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

“The food was great very well seasoned and absolutely delicious. We had amazing service everyone was so kind! Dan was our server and he was wonderful and great with our 3 kids“

“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++“

“Highlight of our trip! Chef Patrick catered an in home dinner for our family celebrating my parents’ 50th in June 2023 at the house we rented for the week. He worked with me on the menu, accommodating varying adult preferences and making sure our ages 9-15 kids were well fed too. We had so much fun watching him cook and talking that we never actually went to the dining room and instead chose to sit around the kitchen counter. The food was amazing, beautifully presented, and he made sure the kitchen was spotless before he left. Although it was a bit of a splurge, it was worth every penny and we would have Patrick back in a heartbeat!“

“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“

“Great food, great service!“

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

“Best Italian food in the area!“

“I have eaten here several times since discovering it. Vibe is eclectic and funky. Food is amazing! Service has always been good. Key lime pie is on point also. I think about going back all the time! It is just an expensive night out (because tourist area) but it is worth it every time I do !“

“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.“

“I love Sean at the outside bar! that is all!!! I hope that's how you spell it.. if not.. you already know! He's amazing with the best attitude ever! see you soon“

“My grandparents went to AJ's Thanksgiving event. They have bragged to me non-stop about their server, the food, and the entire event. There was open handicapped parking right in the front. They sat at the bar and were served by the bartender. They didn't get her name but were thrilled with her friendly, attentive demeanor. The entire event was donation based, and an envelope was provided for privacy. I am so thankful to AJ's for hosting this event and to the staff who generously work the event.
Thank you!!!“