Restaurant Guide – Our Favorites!
These restaurants are all located west from Abaco Rose, mostly along Scenic Highway 30-A and U.S. 98. Driving times are approximate.
Other useful dining guides to the area may be found at 30A.com (visitor-voted "best of" in different categories) and Discover30A.com which includes their Top Ten list.
Inlet Beach (1-2 blocks)
Shade’s at the Loop
10952 Scenic Highway 30-A East
Casual burgers, beer, salads, and seafood.
850.231.9410
The Terrace (one block east, on 98)
13741 Hwy. 98 W.
Genuine New York Greek Chef Thom and wife Katherine Kindos welcome fine dining enthusiasts to fantastic coastal food with an elegant touch for every appetite.
850.231.5202
Rosemary Beach (2-3 blocks)
The Summer Kitchen
Casual, family-style fare for breakfast and lunch; then changes to Blue by Night to serve dinner. The menu changes seasonally and features salads, sandwiches, pasta and other satisfying options.
850.231.6264
Onano
A neighborhood restaurant, specializing in northern Italian, Tuscany-region cuisine. Indoor seating and outdoor tables overlooking the Western Green. Dinner is served daily.
850.231.2436
Wild Olives
This market, bakery and deli features domestic and imported meats and cheeses, an olive bar, salads, dairy products, breads and pastries. A full-service lunch menu is offered daily, and a small plates tapas menu is available for afternoon and early evening snacks.
850.231.0065
Courtyard Wine and Cheese
Features 50 wines by the glass and a wide variety of upscale wines from around the world stored in the only environmentally controlled wine room in northwest Florida.
Gourmet cheeses imported from Europe and America are priced by the pound or served by the plate. The lush open-air courtyard is the ideal location to enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese board.
850.231.1219
Starbucks
Features their trusted menu of distinctive coffee and tea drinks, pastries and snacks, and wireless Internet for patrons.
Seagrove Beach - 15-20 min. drive, down 30-A.
Café Thirty-A
Café Thirty-A is a casual fine-dining restaurant featuring grilled and fire roasted seafood, organic meats and poultry, wood-oven pizza, vegetarian fare and hedonistic, "architectural" desserts.
850.231.2166
Seagrove Village Market/Café
3004 S. Hwy 395
A legend since 1949, Seagrove Village Market/Cafe, featuring the best casual dining on the beach.
850.231.5736
Seaside - 20 min. drive, down 30-A.
Bud & Alley’s
2236 Scenic Highway 30-A
Founded in 1986 and named for a dog and cat, Bud & Alley's has been a revered gathering place by loyal patrons for great food, great fun and Seaside's finest sunsets for 21 years. South Walton's longest established restaurant, Bud & Alley's is nestled in the dunes overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Bud & Alley's has garnered numerous awards including Florida Trend Magazines Golden Spoon Award designating the eatery as one of the top 20 restaurants in Florida as well as receiving a five star designation from the Tallahassee Democrat and annually winning Wine Spectator Magazines Award of Excellence.
850.231.5900
Café Rendez-Vous
25 Central Square
Winebar – sushi – crepes – pearls
850.534.0254
Café Spiazza
2236 Scenic Highway 30-A
850.231.1297
Great Southern Café
83 Central Square
850.231.7327
Watercolor - 25 min. drive, down 30-A.
Fish out of Water
34 Goldenrod Circle
Located on the second floor of the WaterColor Inn and overlooking the Gulf, Fish Out of Water celebrates Southern art and nature with a fire-and-ice theme, which is anchored by an exhibition grill kitchen and an ice bar bearing fresh seafood and sushi.
850.534.5050
Grayton Beach - 25 min. drive, down 30-A.
Red Bar
70 Hotz Avenue
"Downtown" Grayton Beach
Only 5 menu items – all great. The crab cakes are to die for… Live music. No reservations.
850.231.1008
Café 331
24200 U.S. Highway 331
Located just by the bay at Highway 331. Same menu as the Red Bar. Beautiful sunset views. Live music.
850.622.3335
Criolla’s
170 E. Scenic Highway 30-A
Award-winning fine dining. Wine Spectator named Criolla's one of the top 400 restaurants in the world.
859.267.1267
Blue Mountain - 25 min. drive, W. on 98, S. on 83 to 30-A.
Basmati’s Asian Cuisine and Sushi
3295 W. Scenic 30-A
850.267.3028
Seering’s Piano Café
2052 Scenic Highway 30-A at Redfish Village
Seering's Piano Cafe is a great place to dine and dance in a setting reminiscent of a New York cabaret room. Dine on American cuisine including specialty appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts created by Chef Jason Gouker.
850.622.5397
Santa Rosa Beach - 30 min. drive, W. on 98, S. on 393 to 30-A.
Café Tango
14 Vicki St.
Intimate dining, good wine list, great seafood and regional favorites.
850.267.0054
Café Provence
35 Mussett Bayou Rd.
850.622.3022
Goatfeathers
3865 West Scenic Highway 30-A
Longtime favorite, fresh seafood + seafood market.
850.267.3342
Smiling Fish
37 Town Center Loop, Gulf Place
Open for lunch only – wonderful light, fresh beach fare.
850.622.3071
Sandestin - 30 min. drive, west on 98.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
640 Grand Boulevard
850.269.1806
Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Café
525 Grand Boulevard
850.654.1743
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
600 Grand Boulevard
850.269.0830
Mitchell’s Fish Market
500 Grand Boulevard
850.650.2484
Cantina Laredo
585 Grand Boulevard
Fabulous gourmet Mexican.
850.654.5649
Village of Baytowne Wharf - 35 min. drive, west on 98.
Jim ‘N Nick’s Barbeque
Favorite Southern barbecue, cooked to perfection.
850.352.1991
Marlin Grill
Fine Steaks, Seafood and Spirits
850.351.1990
Osaka Sushi Rocks
Great sushi!
850.351.1006
Poppy’s Seafood
850.351.1996
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