List of Restaurants on 30-A

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Restaurants in South Walton...
Santa Rosa Beach
Cafe Tango -­‐ Fresh Gulf seafood, steaks and pastas and vegetarian options available. Reservations welcome. 850-­‐267-­‐0054. Romantic and intimate! 14 Vicki Street. Just off Scenic 30-­‐A ph: 850-­‐267-­‐0054 www.cafetango30a.com
Small, eclectic restaurant that is off the beaten path in Santa Rosa Beach. Excellent food in a casual, upscale atmosphere. Please call ahead for reservations.
Grecian Gardens, "Greek Cuisina, established 3000 BC". 3375 W. Hwy. 30A. A variety of Greek dishes including Lamb Shish Kabob, Moussaka, Spanakopita and Baklava. 850-­‐267-­‐3011. http://www.greciangardens.blogspot.com
Goatfeathers
Miss Lucille's Gossip Parlor, fine coffees, desserts, libations, and cigars. Open daily from 7:30 am, complimentary internet access, games and TV. At the corner of Hwy 393 and 30A. 850-­‐267-­‐BLAB.
www.thegossipparlor.com Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant
3865 West Hwy 30-­‐A ph: 850 -­‐267-­‐3342 http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002523353485&sk=info
Funny name, serious seafood. Casual, family-­‐style dining with fresh seafood and plenty of choices for landlubbers. Smiling Fish Cafe -­‐ "Casual Coastal Cuisine" -­‐ Gulf Place at 30A and 393. Menu highlights include: fresh seafood, local fish, duck, Angus beef and signature salads. 850-­‐622-­‐3071.
37 Town Center Loop Suite C-­‐8 ph: 850-­‐622-­‐3071 http://www.smilingfishcafe.com
{Top 10} Chef George Barnes and his staff are always creating wonderful seafood, salad and lunch specials. A "Top Spot" for lunch on 30-­‐A. Casual indoor and outdoor dining with Gulf views. Evening entertainment during the season. International cuisine featuring local seafood and fresh baked breads. Catering available. Tuesday Night Smiling Fish opens for dinner with "Locals Night" Great food at a great price! Outdoor seating available
The Beach Club, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club, 4801 W. Hwy. 30A. Open for lunch and dinner accompanied by spectacular Gulf views and amazing sunsets. Surf and Turf of the Day and much more. 850-­‐267-­‐2305. Great Sunday brunch 4801 W. County Hwy 30-­‐A ph: 850-­‐267-­‐2305
on the web at: http://www.santarosaclub.com
Open to the Public! Casual classy dining with spectacular Gulf views. Executive Chef Robert Townsend and his culinary staff offer the freshest coastal seafood prepared with a special Floribbean flair. Ever-­‐changing features include an array of soups and bisques along with beef, poultry, lamb, veal and pastas Basmati's -­‐ Asian Cuisine. Offers a full sushi bar and classic Asian inspired cuisine. Sushi served from 4:00 pm. Fine wine list and full bar. Reservations recommended. 850-­‐267-­‐3028 .http://www.basmatisthirtya.com/ Good sushi
Organically Yours, 2217 W. Hwy. 30A, next to Big Daddy's Bike Shop.
Serves funky gourmet sandwiches, smoothies and juices. 850-­‐267-­‐0113..
For The Health Of It 2217 West CR 30-­‐A
ph: 850-­‐267-­‐0558
on the web at: http://www.shopforthehealthofit.com/
For The Health Of It is a natural food store, a jammin' juice bar and a groovy smoothie station (far out man). They also carry vitamins, herbs and supplements. In addition to all these healthy foods (which make us lose weight just thinking about them) they also run a message clinic staffed by professional massage therapists. Ahhhh...
Grayton Beach:
Another Broken Egg Cafe 51 Uptown Grayton Circle
Shops of Uptown Grayton
ph: 850-­‐231-­‐7835 7:30 a.m. -­‐ 2:00 p.m. Closed Mondays
on the web at: http://www.anotherbrokenegg.com
If you're looking for a quick early breakfast, or for a leisurely brunch or lunch, one of the Another Broken Egg Cafe in Uptown Grayton is the place to be. Locals and tourists alike have commented on the casual elegance and charming French country atmosphere they offer. Former location of Blue Luna.
Borago -­‐ A Classic Italian Trattoria 80 E. Co. Hwy. 30-­‐A just a little east of Hwy.283 and serves hearty homemade Italian cooking ... "Casual upscale dining in a relaxing setting reminiscent of Italy's countryside." Reservations recommended. 850-­‐231-­‐
9167. One of our favorites for a nice dinner. Good Italian-­‐ on the web at: http://www.boragorestaurant.com/ Home-­‐made food exquisitely presented in an upscale yet unpretentious atmosphere. Great bar, impressive wine list. Consistently courteous and professional service.
Shorty's
63 Hotz Avenue
ph: 850.468.0417
http://www.shortyssurfside.com/home.html
You will feel like your stepping back in time (like to the late 60s) when you get to Grayton Beach. Shorty's is a great place to chill out and take in the laid back attitude that defines Garyton Beach. Eat upstairs and enjoy an amzing view of the Gulf or catch some of the Local Favorite Muscians in the downstairs dining area. It's all good!
Pandora's -­‐ at the corner of 30A and 283 towards Grayton Beach. Specializes in the finest choice beef and the freshest of local seafood cooked over an oak wood-­‐
burning grill. Great outdoor bar area. 850-­‐231-­‐4102. http://www.pandorasgraytonbeach.com/
The Red Bar & Picolo’s Restaurant -­‐ A popular haunt for the locals and tourists alike, the famous "Red Bar" serves terrific meals amongst a hodgepodge of well embellished surroundings70 Hotz Avenue. 850-­‐231-­‐1008 a must see. small menu, but everything is good. very eclectic atmosphere on the web at: http://www.theredbar.com/
[TOP 10] Picolo's Restaurant & The (world-­‐famous) Red Bar are long-­‐time favorites among locals and visitors. This landmark establishment serves some great food in GENEROUS portions. Kids are welcomed. The panne (not penne) chicken with mashed potatoes is to die for! People come from miles around to hang at this late night hot spot.
Fire!
55 Clayton Lane
N of 30-­‐A off of Co Hwy 283
ph: 850-­‐231-­‐9020
on the web at: www.RestaurantFire.com
Fire is an exciting restaurant in Grayton Beach that features a clean, fresh approach to food and wine. We offer a lunch and dinner menu ripe with fresh vegatables, succulant seafood and meltingly tender meat. Our menu changes twice a year for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter with a supplemental selection from our Farmer's Market Menu. This wonderful restaurant was very popular in New Orleans and the owner packed up after Katrina and moved this wonderful eatery to 30-­‐A! Provacative haute cusine in a casual atmosphere.
Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill 37 Logan Ln # 4, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459-­‐5773
(850) 231-­‐0787 Casual, friendly, & the bartenders will sing to you! WaterColor:
Fish Out Of Water -­‐ located on the 2nd-­‐floor of the WaterColor Inn, offers a fine dining experience in an artistic setting with stunning views of the Gulf. Serves contemporary Southern coastal cuisine with an Asian accent. Sushi bar. 850-­‐534-­‐
5050.
http://www.watercolorresort.com/
Seaside:
Dawson's Yogurt & Fudge Works -­‐ Various flavors of real, fresh fudge is made on the premises. Frozen yogurt made fresh daily. 850-­‐231-­‐4770.
Frost Bites -­‐ Shaved ice treats, homemade frozen custard and fresh squeezed lemonade served from a 1955 Airstream.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frost-­‐Bites/308966417970?sk=wall
You and your kids will LOVE frost bites! Heavenly Shortcakes & Ice Cream -­‐ Gourmet frozen treats and hand-­‐folded ice cream. Gourmet cookies and micro-­‐brewed coffee. 850-­‐231-­‐2029.
Modica Market -­‐ A full service market offering a wide range of groceries as well as freshly prepared salads, entrees, muffins and cookies. Opens at 7:00 am. www.modicamarket.com. 850-­‐231-­‐1214. Great for take out
http://www.modicamarket.com/
Pickles Beachside Eatery -­‐ A walk-­‐up snack station and grill offering hamburgers, hot-­‐dogs, French fries, onion-­‐rings, beer and soda. Breakfast available. 850-­‐231-­‐
5686.
http://www.sweetwilliamsltd.com/pickles.html
Great Southern Cafe
83 Central Sq
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-­‐7327
With an emphasis on locally harvested produce from area farms and fresh caught seafood Chef Jim's menu has true Southern roots. The menu includes daily seafood selections, organic burgers -­‐ groud fresh daily, gulf coast oysters , a handpicked wine list, and our world-­‐famous Grits à Ya Ya:
http://www.thegreatsoutherncafe.com/welcome-­‐great-­‐southern-­‐cafe
Bud & Alleys have 4 Different restaurants….. All very good
Bud & Alley's Restaurant & Tarpon Club Roof Deck -­‐ Chosen by Florida Trends Magazine as 'one of Florida's top 200 restaurants'. Serves a seasonal menu and award winning wines on the beachside. Join the Tarpon Club Roof Deck for the sunset ringing of the bell and live music from 8:00 pm. Dinner reservations recommended. www.budandalleys.com. 850-­‐231-­‐5900. the roof top bar is THE best place to see the sunset. great tuna dip. The restaurant has an upscale atmosphere and is delicious. http://www.budandalleys.com/
2236 East County Road 30-­‐A
Seaside, Florida
Phone: 850.231.5900
Tarpon Club rooftop bar-­‐ great lunch menu-­‐ casual-­‐ bar atmosphere
Bud & Alleys Restaruant-­‐ reservations reccommended-­‐ upscale & delicious
Taco Bar-­‐ casual taco bar
Pizza Bar-­‐ casual pizza Seagrove Beach:
Markets:
Cocoon's -­‐ "Food for the Taking" on 30A opposite One Seagrove Place high-­‐rise. Serves rotisserie chicken and ribs, sandwiches and homemade salads, gourmet deli, hickory smoked BBQ, 130+ hot sauces! 850-­‐231-­‐4544.
4101 E County Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459-­‐6456 (850) 231-­‐4544
Goatfeathers Seafood Market on 30A next to One Seagrove Place high-­‐rise. An array of fresh seafood daily, gourmet food products, homemade sauces, dips, crab-­‐
cakes and seafood gumbo They will steam and pack to travel for free. 850-­‐231-­‐
4004. Yum… a must visit! Order your shrimp steamed and take it home. get the crab/artichoke dip too. Seagrove Market-­‐Cafe Village, ph: 850-­‐231-­‐5736 3004 South CR 395located on the corner of 30A and Hwy.395, provides for basic staples, beer and wine, t-­‐shirts and postcards. They have a small cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and feature po-­‐boys, seafood platters, sandwiches, ribeye steaks and burgers. very casual and yummy. one of our fav’s on the web at: http://www.villagemarketcafe.com
A legend since 1949, Seagrove's Village Market Cafe features some of the best casual dining in the Scenic 30-­‐A area. Voted Top 3 in Travel & Leisure eating places in the Florida Panhandle by Southern Living Magazine, April 2004. Menu includes po-­‐boys, seafood, steaks, beer, wine Dining:
Old Florida Fish House One of our favs & close to our home-­‐ great sushi A great big ole place deep in summer tourist country, offering an attentive staff and seafood served deep-­‐fried, grilled with fancy sauces or even uncooked at the sushi bar. Plenty of choices of fresh fish, shellfish, and beef. Daily specials, full bar, live music. $4-­‐29. 5235 E Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach, 534-­‐3045.
Angelina's Pizzeria & Pasta, authentic Italian cuisine. 1½-­‐miles east of Seaside on 30A. Offers cozy dining and terrific take-­‐out service. 850-­‐231-­‐2500. We always eat at Angelina’s one night. either take out or dine in. http://www.angelinasfl.com/
4005 E. Hwy 30-­‐A Seagrove Beach, FL 32459 Located on CR 30-­‐A in Seagrove Beach, 1/2 mile east of Seaside
Open: Sun-­‐Thurs 11am-­‐9:30pm and Fri & Sat 11am-­‐10pm
Bruno's Pizza -­‐ "Can you remember the best pizza you have had in your life?" Offers dine-­‐in or take-­‐out service (free delivery). Daily pizza buffet -­‐ all you can eat pizza, salad and drink between 11:00-­‐2:00. 850-­‐231-­‐1452 .http://www.brunospizza30a.com/ order for delivery ON LINE! 3723 East County Highway 30A
Santo Rosa Beach, FL 32459-­‐7485
Cafe Thirty-­‐A -­‐ casual fine dining, award winning wine list and famous martinis. Upstairs open-­‐air dining at the Fishbone Bar, also serves sushi. 3899 E. County Hwy. 30A. 850-­‐231-­‐2166. upscale for a special occasion http://www.cafethirtya.com/
Seacrest Beach:
La Cocina Village of South Walton ph: 850-­‐555-­‐1212
http://www.lacocina30a.com/
Popular local restauranteurs George and Ann Hartley strike again with this Mexican eatery modeled after the popular Dallas restaurants. Stop in for great mexican food and margaritas! Rosemary Beach:
Courtyard Wine & Cheese -­‐-­‐ Featuring 50 wines by the glass, open-­‐air courtyard seating. Gourmet cheese plates served all day. Wireless internet available. 66 Main Street. 850-­‐231-­‐1219
Cowgirl Kitchen -­‐ Rosemary Beach Town Center "Where beach meets West" .. Spicy western flare. Serving up casseroles to go, sandwiches, home-­‐made soups, dips, salads, fresh-­‐baked breads and cookies. 850-­‐231-­‐7877.on the web at: http://www.cowgirlkitchen.net/
Wonderful sandwiches, salads and soups made fresh daily. Picnic baskets, cold beer, frozen daiquiris plus a wide selection of dips, spreads, crackers and chips. As they say, We make it, you take the credit. Once you pony up to The Cowgirl Kitchen, your horse will keep comin' back for more! Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great for lunch and take out
Onano -­‐ Neighborhood Cafe. 78 Main Street ph: 850-­‐231-­‐2436 Specializing in Northern Italian cuisine and selections from the Tuscany region. Choice beef and fresh seafood. Located in the Pensione B&B. Reservations recommended. 78 Main Steet. 850-­‐231-­‐2436 Really good. upscale-­‐ but worth it if you are looking for a nice meal http://www.onanocafe.com/
Onano is a fine-­‐dining restaurant located on the ground floor of the Pensione, a European style B&B in heart of the commercial district of Rosemary Beach. Onano specializes in Northern Italian cuisine and features fresh local seafood, choice beef and creative dishes from the Tuscany region. Call for hours and reservations.
Sugar Shak -­‐ Ice cream cones, shakes, malts, homemade lemonade, cookies, sodas, special candies and sugar cane stalks! 850-­‐231-­‐3655 Great home made lemonade! Summer Kitchen -­‐ Serves breakfast from 8:00 -­‐ 10:30am and lunch until 3:00. 60 N Barrett Square ph: 850 -­‐231-­‐6264 on the web at: www.thekcafe.com
Summer Kitchen is a casual breakfast & hangout with an eclectic menu of roll-­‐ups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and daily specials. At dinner time Summer Kitchen turns into a fine-­‐dining grill that serves fresh seafood and other tasty dishes. Please call for hours and current information.
Wild Olives Market -­‐ Domestic and imported meats and cheeses, olive bar, salads, breads and pastries, and gourmet retail products. Offers lunch with sandwiches, pizzas, salads and a daily hot meal. Tapas menu offered in the afternoon and early evening. 850-­‐231-­‐0065.
La Crema 30-­‐A's newest dining experience. Wonderful Tapas and some of 30-­‐A's best deserts.
38 Main St ph: 404-­‐542-­‐3822
on the web at: www.lacrematapas.com
Restaurant Paradis
82 S Barrett Square ph: 850-­‐534-­‐0400
on the web at: http://www.restaurantparadis.com/
Open for dinner, Paradis is committed to serving fresh seasonal ingredients, which celebrate our local produce and an abundance of fresh Gulf seafood, along with prime steaks and fine wines. A perfect spot for creative loafing, the lounge at Paradis is a great place for meeting friends and neighbors. Paradis welcomes wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and all your celebrations, both intimate and large. Throughout the year we will offer select wine dinners and tastings from some of California's most exclusive vintners." Inlet Beach:
Spicy Noodle -­‐ Pizza and Pasta, Market and Cafe. 13667 East Emerald Coast Pkwy Just off 30A on Hwy. 98 east next to Rosemary Beach, just WEST of Lake Powell. 850-­‐231-­‐0955. We really like this place! very casual-­‐ closed on Sunday on the web at: http://spicynoodleitalianbistro.com/
The Spicy Noodle is a food-­‐lovers paradise. Affordable, well-­‐prepared food in a cozy and casual atmosphere. In addition to a full range of pasta dishes, the Spicy Noodle serves up wonderful seafood dishes including shrimp, scallops, lobster tail, crab, crawfish and calamari. They also have steaks and a full bar.
The Terrace Restaurant -­‐ "Mediterranean Cuisine -­‐ Fine Leisure Dining -­‐ Where Quality Excels", .Hwy. 98 east next to Rosemary Beach just WEST of Lake Powell. Full bar, great food and service. 850-­‐231-­‐5202.on the web at: http://www.ircusa.com/terracer/
[TOP 10] Greek Chef Thom and wife Katherine Kindos have been serving outstanding coastal cuisine with an elegant touch since 1990 (Thom's family has been in the restaurant business since the 1920's!). The Terrace Restaurant offers casual, elegant dining. One of the most charming, quiet restaurants on the Gulf Coast. Check out their excellent web site for the full story including menus and hours of operation.
Shades at the Loop
10952 East Hwy 30-­‐A
East end of Scenic 30-­‐A
ph: 850-­‐231-­‐9410
http://www.shadespcb.com/location.htm
Long-­‐time visitors to Scenic 30-­‐A will remember Shades, the great bar and grill in Seaside. Sadly, the original Shades closed in 2005 but Shades at the Loop (same owners) is better than ever. Sports bar theme with the same great food that created a huge and loyal following. Try the chicken wings (these are the same guys who started Taco Mac in Atlanta). Huge selection of domestic and international beers. Live entertainment on weekends.
Alys Beach:
Fonville Press
147 Lagarza Lane
Alys Beach
ph: 850-­‐213-­‐5906
http://www.alysbeach.com/Community/AlysBeachAmenities/TheFonvillePress/ta
bid/68/Default.aspx
Now featuring Starbucks Coffee! At Fonville Press, you can read the paper and chat about the day's news with a neighbor over morning coffee while children run up and down the Big Hill outside. To feed the mind, Fonville Press offers breakfast, coffee, ice cream, magazines, newspapers and unique books daily. And for indulgence, Fonville Press offers ice cream, frappes and desserts, as well as imported and domestic wines and beers. George's
30 Castle Harbour Drive
ph: 850-­‐641-­‐0017
on the web at: http://www.georgesatalysbeach.com/
The restaurant's menu consists of a "behaving" and a "misbehaving" section. For those desiring to misbehave, they may enjoy the time-­‐honored Café selections of fried seafood baskets, po-­‐boys, George's grouper sandwich, Senora Anna's fish tacos or "the best burger on 30A." For those preferring to behave, go organic with a crisp salad, a fresh tuna salad nicoise, coconut shrimp salad or grilled tofu on a bed of veggies. Specials are offered daily
Dune Allen Beach:
Stinkys Fish Camp
5994 W Scenic 30-­‐A
ph: 850-­‐267-­‐3053
email: [email protected]
http://www.stinkysfishcamp.com/
Fun, cool and comfortable, Stinky's is a Seafood & Wine Bar that you just won't want to leave. Only the freshest ingredients and local seafoods are used to create classic dishes, with a well thought out wine list that is based on taste, not price, to round out the experience. Just 100 feet from the Gulf, come by with your friends and hang out with us! Elmo's Grill
6131 W. Co. Hwy. 30-­‐A West End of Scenic 30-­‐A ph: 850-­‐267-­‐2299
on the web at: www.elmosgrill.com
Elmos is a VERY casual place that has food specials, peel and eat shrimp, seafood nachos and ice cold beer. The outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying live music on the covered porch. Kids and grandparents alike end up dancing on the porch and having a good ole time. -­‐ great for kids! All you can eat crab legs on Thursday nights-­‐ get there early! (one of our favs-­‐very casual)
Louis Louis 35 Musset Bayou Drive
Just off of US98, between CR393 and CR30-­‐A
ph: 850-­‐622-­‐3022
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Louis-­‐Louis/350117605920
Louie Petit, who's son owns the Famous Red Bar in Grayton Beach, serves up this new offering of the former 331 Restaurant. Already a smash hit. Just like the Red Bar, without the same wait. A local favorite. Additional references along 30A…
Scenic 30-­‐A Dining Guide List of restaurants
along Scenic 30-­‐A
ph: 800-­‐555-­‐1212
on the web at: http://www.discover30a.com/diningguide.pdf
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