9 Best Southern Restaurants near Santa Rosa Beach

Surfing Deer Fine Dining • $$$
2743 E County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach

Customers` Favorites

Coffee Roasted Heirloom Carrots
Pimento Cheese Hush Puppies
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Caramelized Sea Scallops
Seared Ahi Tuna Tostadas
Filet of Beef Tenderloin
Salted Caramel Brownie
Grilled Fish of the Day
Seared Sea Scallops
Braised Short Rib

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

4.2 Good113 Reviews
Great Southern Cafe Southern • $$
83 Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach

Customers` Favorites

Crab Cake and Fried Green Corned Beef Hash Benedict
Flash-Fried Calamari
Fried Green Tomatoes
Gouda Cheese Grits
Biscuits and Gravy
Sweet Potato Fries
Gulf White Shrimp
Dozen Raw Oysters
Shrimp and Grits
Fish of the Day

“Food was great! Service was better! Val made it so fun! Looking forward to coming back!!“

4.3 Superb243 Reviews
Vue on 30a Fine Dining • $$$
4801 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach

Customers` Favorites

Sesame & Poppyseed Crusted Ahi Tuna
Creme Brulee and Chocolate Martini
Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper Tacos
Crab Stuffed Diver Scallop
Hot & Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Pistachio Crusted Grouper
Red Snapper with Basil
Surf and Turf Gross
Shrimp & Scallops
Grouper Sandwich

“Food was amazing! Will definitely be back !“

3.9 Good272 Reviews
The Caf American • $
W 3008, 4052, 3008 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach

Customers` Favorites

7 Days a Week 2 pcs Fried Chicken Lunch Special
Chicken Tenders with or Without Potato Logs
Saturday and Sunday We Have Baked Chicken
Monday & Tuesday's We Have Meatloaf
Fried Chicken Snack Paks with Logs
Wednesday's We Have Baked Chicken
Thursday's We Have Shepard's Pie
Your Choice Any Breakfast Meat
Biscuit with Your Choice Meat
2 Piece Chicken

“It's not the prettiest place but the best biscuits in town by far! I go here for the veggies too! Easy, in and out, food to go or you can dine in though it's a lot of our construction crews here eating on the way to work, at break or for their lunch.

Vegetarian options: Limited.

Parking: Limited, in front and on the right side. This cafe is in an older gas station strip mall.“

4.7 Superb41 Reviews
The Perfect Pig Cafe • $
4281 East County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach

Customers` Favorites

Blackened Grouper Tacos with Avocado Slaw Black Bean and Corn Salsa and Sriracha Aioli
Three Egg Omelet with Choice of Cheese Cheddar Gruyere Feta or Mozzarella
Potato Parmesan Crusted Grouper
Breakfast Skillet with Grits
Dutch Baby Topped With
Cheddar Topped Grits
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Breakfast Sandwich
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Skillet

“One of the favorite restaurants in the 30A area. Not only is their food delicious, (their prosciutto flatbread is amazing) but their customer service from the owner, to the managers, to the servers is exceptional!“

4.4 Superb191 Reviews
Perfect Pig Grill and Fish House American • $
7 Town Center Loop, Santa Rosa Beach

Customers` Favorites

Blackened Grouper Tacos with Avocado Slaw Black Bean and Corn Salsa and Sriracha Aioli
Potato Parmesan Crusted Grouper Topped with Beurre Blanc
Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Ham Biscuit with Mustard Jelly
French Toasted Brioche Bread
The Perfect Brisket Sandwich
Esan Crusted Grilled Cheese
Vanilla or Pecan Pancakes
Chicken and Waffles
Breakfast Skillet

“One of the favorite restaurants in the 30A area. Not only is their food delicious, (their prosciutto flatbread is amazing) but their customer service from the owner, to the managers, to the servers is exceptional!“

4.4 Superb158 Reviews
Local Catch Bar & Grill American • $$
3711 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach

Customers` Favorites

Southern Fish and Chips
Shrimp and Grits Taco
Caribbean Shrimp Taco
Sweet Potato Fries
Grouper Lagniappe
Seafood Platter
Mashed Potatoes
Grouper Ceviche
Shrimp & Grits
Cheese Grits

“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!!“

4.2 Good113 Reviews
Big Bad Breakfast - Destin Brunch • $
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Suite 169, Miramar Beach - 7.33 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Biscuit with Shiny American Cheese
Low Country Skillet and Grits
Creole Omelette and Waffle
Cathead Chicken Biscuit
Creole Omelet and Waffle
Huevos Rancheros Plate
Little Bad Breakfast
Chicken and Waffles
Breakfast Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich

“I cannot say enough good things about BBB Inlet Beach. The food is incredible as well as the service . We had never been until our visit over the past week in Sunnyside. We ate BBB every day we were on the beach. Everything on the menu was delicious and made from scratch. Gary waited on us each day and let me tell you, he made the experience top notch. My go to spot from now on when I come home to Bay Co. Gary, “Althea Later”“

4.3 Superb246 Reviews
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Ovide Fine Dining • $$$
1 Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach - 5.73 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop
Oysters Rockefeller
Buttermilk Pancakes
Corn Casserole
Avocado Toast
Eggs Benedict
Steak Tartare
Steak & Eggs
Farm Egg
Octopus

“Ashley, Josh and Sarah are the best people
You could get to know. Keisha is horrible. She treats everyone we watch poorly while on the waitlist. She treats people terribly it was painful to watch. The bartenders and waitstaff have to over compensate to make up for how the guest are greeted! Thank you Ashley you are the absolute best!“

4.1 Good161 Reviews