Restaurants near Seaside

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

“Great food, great service!”

“We had a 6pm reservation and were greeted happily by the hostess and were sat at our table promptly. The atmosphere was beautiful. We ordered one drink, something with pear, that was so refreshing and delicious. My husband’s NY Strip was cooked to perfection, and my stuffed chicken dish was excellent. The BRUSSELS!!! Very good. Our service was phenomenal, and the attention of the staff (never once did we need a water refill, never once was there a dirty dish on our table) was superb. Highly recommended for an elevated dining experience!”

“My fiance and I stopped by on our first trip to 30a. We both got a flight and a couple of various pints of beer. The bartender was very nice and personable and even threw in a taster sample for us to try! Very cool spot to grab a couple of drinks with friends or your significant other! Great spot to stop by if you’re in the area and want a great selection of various craft beers, wines, and some cool frozen cocktails!”

“Hands down the best dining experience on 30A, if not Florida. It is genuine, caring, delicious. 100% michelin star worth. The selfish side of me hopes they get their Michelin star soon so I can brag about being there before it happened. I live in the area and will take every person that visits to M&P anytime they visit. If i don’t have visitors I will go solo, it is spectacular. The chef is amazing and deserves every award he receives and more. I can’t wait to go back. Their service is spectacular, the food is unbelievable, there is nothing like this in the area. The staff is exceptional, they have everything down to a science. They should be training the rest of the 30A restaurants, they were exceptional. The only bad note I have is I worry how popular this spot will become. I love being able to get a reservation in the next few weeks. That soon will be difficult if not impossible. I’m so happy that will become a problem. I will be back as often as possible, and I will recommend M&P to every person I meet.”

“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!”

“Love their Seltzies and the chill vibe - and lots of fun events hosted there. Cant wait to go back.”

“What an incredible well run team of professionals! From the GM running the show at the door seating people, to every single person working the floor. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious. Chicken Carbonara, Chicken Parm, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Spaghetti Marinara. The garlic knots so good. Family of four with two kids and we loved every bot of the experience! Thank you Mimmos!”

“This must be one of the best kept secrets in the Santa Rosa Beach area. Words cannot describe our delight in finding this place and, once we found our way there, we went twice during our stay in the area. The restaurant building itself is fresh and cozy with both a first floor and upstairs dining area. Down Island has an artsy vibe with hand made pottery water glasses and various pieces of art displayed throughout. The chef and wait staff’s love and knowledge of the food they prepare is evident. I had the fried oyster salad and fried oyster flat bread and my husband had fish of the day both nights (because it was so delicious) and we were both blown away by the quality of the meal. The wait staff on both occasions was friendly, could describe the meals in great detail (with love) and made us feel like we were part of the Down Island family by the time we had finished our meal. This is exactly the place we have been looking for in all the years we have vacationed in the pan handle of Florida. Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is not to be missed. Bravo to all!”

“That fried grouper sandwich at Shunk Gulley was straight bussin. No cap.”

“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!”

“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!”

“Great food and service! Outdoor seating”

“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”

“This is by far the best experience I have ever had in any restaurant in the panhandle of Florida. Exquisite dishes, decor and atmosphere. Customer service is outstanding and it is the benchmark in the hospitality industry. I love this place and it is my all time favorite.”

“All I can say is WOW!! The best Pad Thai I’ve ever had and the spring rolls were so delicious!! Everything is so fresh and authentic and so amazingly good!!! I definitely will be back!!”

“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!!”

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

“To start the restaurant’s location is located down a beautiful street in Rosemary beach. The food was fantastic! Fresh catch feature of snapper and grits, shrimp enfuego, blue crab Rangoon, crab cakes, and the chocolate chip cookie with a whipped espresso cream! The food was extremely fast & our waiter was even better. If you are in the area it’s a must try restaurant.”

“Great atmosphere, great service, a very short menu which was perfect and the food was great!”

“Cava and Cakes made a delicious (and adorable) grooms cake for my son’s wedding AND a dozen gluten free/ dairy free cupcakes to accommodate some dietary needs that were also yummy! Great people and fabulous sweets! Thanks Cava & Cakes 🧁”

“Great spot! Crispy duck was sooo good! Panang curry also delicious. Really friendly staff.”

“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.”

“Absolutely amazing! 10 ⭐️!!! I’ve never had a food that has been stuck in my mind before. The Shrimp Tacos were the best I’ve ever had in my life. I’m from Matagorda Texas which is a coastal city. Needless to say I’ve had a ton of shrimp tacos in my life and these weren’t even close to being in the same sentence as the others. Above and beyond for sure. Definitely in a league of their own here in Florida. Not to mention the salad that came with it was no doubt the best salad I’ve ever had. The flavor combinations was unlike anything I’ve ever had. Not sure what the dressing was but it was absolutely to die for. These tacos and salad will be on my last meal death bed meal list. Keep up the good work. Did I mention. I’ve never written a review before and these tacos brought it out in me. Touché!!!”

“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!”

“We had the Chicken Pesto pizza as described and it was the best we have ever eaten. Totally recommend this pizza establishment!!”

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

“The Seagrove location is our absolute FAVORITE! The owner Tyler is amazing and treats you like family! We ended up eating here twice on our trip because it was seriously THAT GOOD! Lots of options including take home steam pots (super cool and feeds a ton) and the freshest seafood! This is a must try!”

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