Gulf Coast
You came to Apalachicola to eat oysters. You'd best have a few here. There's a variety of toppers, but we loved the 'classic': lightly cooked with Colby…
Must-see restaurants in Gulf Coast
Gulf Coast
Armed with New Orleans experience, chef Alex McPhail works his ever-changing menu magic at downtown's Iron, the best of Pensacola's line of vibrant,…
Gulf Coast
Burger fans can't leave town without sampling the oozy, mountainous delight that is the Tin Cow burger: choose from signature suggestions or enjoy the…
Gulf Coast
This uber-atmospheric, casual fine-dining establishment glistens with hundreds of fairy lights and beckons with seafood dishes including sesame tempura…
Gulf Coast
What happens when a pair of award-winning chefs from Georgia move out to a little town in the Panhandle and open a restaurant? A perfect storm of playful…
Gulf Coast
This funky breakfast and lunch spot, 'owned and operated by friendly natives,' is a welcome addition to the fried-fish stretch. Try a shrimp po' boy,…
Gulf Coast
This enormous Irish-pub-microbrewery-steakhouse is a Panhandle institution; despite it's size, it always seems to be packed to the gills. There's a reason…
Gulf Coast
The line swells with locals in the know before 11am for these burgers – a simple, greasy and perfectly seasoned affair – and nobody is here to dance. Know…
Gulf Coast
This versatile seafood restaurant and oyster bar gives you the best of both worlds: enjoy a casual alfresco atmosphere on the best-for-sunset patio, or…
Gulf Coast
This odd-duck gem has a strong commitment to working closely with local farmers and fishermen – and producing an eclectic menu that jukes from New…
Gulf Coast
Set in a modern, Frank Lloyd Wright–esque townhouse, this smart-casual fine-dining establishment feels good from the moment you walk through the door…
Gulf Coast
There's a certain kind of insufferable American food snob who will tell you at every opportunity: 'You can't get good Mexican outside of [insert border…
Gulf Coast
Just come here for the food. Or the art. Or the ambiance. It's everything a one-of-a-kind, quirky, eclectic cafe should be. It offers a range of great,…
Gulf Coast
We give this playful Southern-style coastal seafood spot credit for their menu divisions – 'behave,' which includes locally sourced, organic fare like…
Gulf Coast
On a rural stretch of 30A outside Port St Joe, this old wooden building might look like an abandoned general store, but in fact it's Indian Pass Raw Bar,…
Gulf Coast
If you find an American base town, you usually don't have to look far to find an excellent Filipino restaurant, thanks to a traditionally large American…
Gulf Coast
Come for hands-down the best breakfasts in town: fluffy rolled omelets cooked to perfection, cheesy grits, breakfast frittata, Belgian waffles and, of…
Gulf Coast
Under new ownership, the creative menu here mixes up Vietnamese, French, and even Southern influences in this unexpected gem. Pillow-y jasmine rice…
Gulf Coast
Unless you're gluten- and dairy-intolerant, we dare you to go past this excellent food truck, a vendor of oozy grilled-cheese deliciousness (we couldn't…
Gulf Coast
Come get your weekly dose of soulful blues (Thursday to Sunday) and good ole Southern cuisine (crab cakes, fried green tomatoes, seafood gumbo) at this…
Gulf Coast
Everyone is catered to in this local favorite, with casual fine dining in the upstairs cafe, and wine room and craft beers and tap-room-only offerings…
Gulf Coast
There's live music most nights at this hippy, homely, funky local fave, housed in an old general store stuffed with knick-knacks and general weirdness. It…
Gulf Coast
With a menu focusing on local bounty – roasted black grouper, steamed red snapper, fresh Apalachicola oysters – a dining room oozing understated good…
Gulf Coast
Foie gras, pan-seared scallops and filet mignon all feature on the menu of this très-jolie French cafe on the waterfront beneath the shadow of the Brooks…
Gulf Coast
In the heart of town, Tamara's popular cuisine is influenced by the spices of her native Venezuela, in dishes like grilled, herbed pork chop with shrimp…
Gulf Coast
The eclectic menu of this compact local favorite ranges from semolina-dusted calamari and grilled duck to mouthwatering sushi, the latter being the most…
Gulf Coast
A funky, fair-trade cafe with velour and vinyl lounges, this is the place for such casual vegan fare as tempeh reubens and tofu BLTs, as well as cooking…
Gulf Coast
There's not a ton of health-food stores in Panhandle, but Wild Roots kind of makes up for the lack. Self-cater with vegan wraps, enormous salads, pizzas…
Gulf Coast
This cooking and catering outfit also offers one of the best lunch services in town. Enjoy fresh, creative takes on old-school classics such as spaghetti…
Gulf Coast
For cheap eats, check out Al Fresco, a collection of five Airstream trailer food trucks on the corner of Palafax and Main Streets. In general, the food…
Gulf Coast
Located on the grounds of the Hibiscus Guesthouse, this cafe serves great coffee, tasty granola, fluffy waffles and biscuits smothered in a vegan-sausage…
Gulf Coast
At this beloved seafood emporium, get dock-fresh fish and seafood, prepared picnic food and sushi.
Gulf Coast
As much restaurant as bar, Craft Bar brings a bit of 21st-century foodie fanaticism and craft-beer obsession to Destin (and a few other spots in North…
Gulf Coast
Ah-har, me hearties, walk ye olde plank…you get the idea, this place has a theme going. Anyways, pop into Pete's for almost-beachfront oysters, fat…
Gulf Coast
This popular eatery gets points for classic American favorites (burgers and such), family-friendly atmosphere, and some tasty Louisiana-inspired goodness,…
Gulf Coast
This landmark seafood restaurant, with dining room and rooftop tables overlooking the gulf, is a happening place to be – especially at sunset, when locals…
Gulf Coast
Decent New Orleans–style cooking can be found right here in Destin, and there's a gorgeous view overlooking the water to boot. Ocean-fresh seafood…
Gulf Coast
This rustic cafe on the edge of town serves equally delightful soups, sandwiches, salads and a small selection of simple seafood mains including grilled…
Gulf Coast
What looks like a waterfront shed is…well, a waterfront shed, but a shed where live music, raw oysters, boiled crawfish, fried seafood, buckets of cold…
Gulf Coast
A longtime favorite for casual Tex-Mex bites like burritos, nachos, tacos galore and spicy chicken salads, in the center of cute, walkable downtown…
