24 Best Seafood Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

“Stopped in for a drink and some oysters and found the restaurant quite charming. It was a nice afternoon and there is plenty of shady, covered outdoor as well as lots of indoor seating. Service was a little slow but at least two different servers checked on us.
Staff was friendly and knowledgable. The raw oysters tasted good but were not fresh shucked. I would recommend the grilled oysters they were delicious. Prices were good and overall just the atmosphere is worth a stop at this cool place.
Stopped in for lunch another day and the grouper sandwich was good but the service was, well not as good and it seemed to take way too long for a grouper sandwich. But it was cooked perfectly and delish. Definitely be going back, recommend sitting outside.

Urban Cowgill Oct. 2024“

“amazing food and fantastic service. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Jay our server was the best“

“Culinary Experience and highly recommended!!“

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

“Fantastic delicious meal! I had the flounder with asparagus, whipped potatoes and hubby had the burger. Service was great. Highly recommend!“

“Nice views Great drinks Live music Love the appetizers“

“We had an exceptional experience tonight at Stinkys. Our seats overlooked a small bay, the service was awesome, and the food was great! Our server was Nick and he was incredible - especially for helping us with our 2 small girls. We look forward to returning and hope for another great experience and awesome food!“

“Best seafood this trip, food was excellent and wonderful service … glad we stopped“

“Best crab house in Destin!! Been coming for years!“

“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!“

“Everything was absolutely fantastic. The service, the food, and the view. The Spring Rolls was delicious.“

“If you're looking for a chill place in the Santa Rosa area that isn't super upscale, well priced, & has good food, Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill can do that for you.

It's relatively kid friendly (they have a kids menu and offer crayons & coloring sheets). There are shops around the entrance of you have a wait (we didn't have one but I saw people shopping around the entrance)“

“We enjoyed a wonderful 50 yr wedding anniversary dinner. Great service!“

“Good food, great place to hang with family & friends. Salt Rock was rocking the house last night!“

“The Shrimp Shack is a can't miss in Seaside - we love their shrimp, tacos, & drinks. Perfect location and nice people to work with, they are great supporters of our educational outreach program for kids!“

“Extremely helpful staff and super clean establishment.. the food was remarkable and it had a very pleasant atmosphere.. definitely going back again..“

“Great food, great service!“

“Great food and d service! The patio is amazing!“

“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.“

“We ate here last weekend. Had the filet Oscar & duck fat ribeye. Both meals were absolutely incredible! Best meal we’ve had in a long time. This local is definitely visiting more frequently. Family run business with comfy decor and just the right amount of music so you could hear each other while enjoying great wine!“

“It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed every single thing that was ordered at the table. And I love to eat. All types of foods.

We ordered
- crab salad
- arancini (risotto balls)
- manicotti
- veal chop over spinach

Nothing was overly greasy or heavy with cream like most Italian places. The pasta was definitely handmade… it was so thin and tender it was almost like a crepe. The lump crab was fresh and not fishy at all. The arancini, although fried, was very lightly fried. The veal. Very rare to have a chop at a restaurant. It was well seasoned and had a beautifully seared crust. The spinach, still crunchy, not soggy. And lastly, I’m not a huge fan of marinara sauce typically… but theirs was different. I would definitely eat here again.

The only one “knock” I’d say is that the food does take its time to come out. You order one course at a time. However, when things are made to order and taste this good, it’s worth the wait. Pretend you’re in Europe without a schedule and come hungry.“

“We ate here last weekend. Had the filet Oscar & duck fat ribeye. Both meals were absolutely incredible! Best meal we’ve had in a long time. This local is definitely visiting more frequently. Family run business with comfy decor and just the right amount of music so you could hear each other while enjoying great wine!“

“There are several places to eat within a few hundred yards of each other in this town. The Great Southern Cafe was just one of the options. On their menu was a Chicken Muffuletta, a fusion of 2 of my favorite sandwiches. So I had to give it a go.

The concept of this dish is spot on. Try this - you won't be disappointed. The Po Boy had fresh shrimp on the sandwich, and not over-seasoned. My compliments to the crew in the kitchen.

The star of this experience was not the food by itself. Shantika, who was our server, absolutely made this a special occasion. We've all been there - "Hello, my name is ________ and I'll be your server - what would you like to drink?" Shantika took a different approach. First, she thanked us for coming in to restaurant, and asked how our day was. Refreshing to say the least. She explained the menu items as she presented the menu to us, and and then asked about drinks. The experience started off great, and ended the same way. She did not offer drinks to go - she simply brought them out. It was in the 90's outside and sunny. It had dawned on me that my wife and I discussed asking for them, and though she did not acknowledge it, she must have heard us while she was attending the adjoining table.

We may never see each other again, but IF you are in the area and in search of a really nice experience, stop by and ask for her. I'm fairly certain that she is not the only star in this establishment, but if you have the chance, it's worth the visit.

Dan“

“Our server Jenn was great she knew exactly what sushi to recommend based on me telling her things I like. The gumbo was excellent and the sushi bowl was perfect.
The atmosphere is fun and relaxing with live music. 10 out 10. This will be a fav hangout for us.“