Restaurants
UPSCALE DINING / Relative to a Beach setting (note that most all restaurants are casual dress)
WaterSound Beach Club – 850-534-2500
http://www.watersoundbeachclub.com/Club-Dining_e98953dfb4a47febd044.html
Distance: ˝ mile (located within the WaterSound community)
Comments: in my opinion it is arguably one of the best restaurants in the area, dinner on Friday and Saturday nights only (try to make your reservation one week in advance in order to be seated at your desired time). The Executive Chef’s name is Bryan Ross; check out the website for more information on Bryan. The restaurant is open for lunch on Wednesday through Sunday. Check availability if out of season or for private events.
Café Thirty-A – 850-231-2166
Distance: 3 miles (located in Seagrove)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/5-3cH9LOsZ
Comments: excellent and consistent restaurant, menu changes daily. Seafood and variety, call for reservations.
Chops – 850-654-4944
http://www.rosemaryrental.com/30arestaurants/DestinChops.html
Distance: 4 miles (located in Seacrest)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/10-59J3L1wapXbJNMnM
Comments: popular high end steak and seafood restaurant.
George’s at Alys Beach – 850-641-0017
http://www.georgesatalysbeach.com/
Distance: 3 miles (located in Alys Beach)
Directions from “A Little Overboard”: go east on 30A for 3 miles to Alys Beach, George’s is on the left approximately ˝ mile from the beginning of Alys Beach
Comments: great restaurant with a diversity of unique menu entrees, seafood and variety. This is one restaurant that we like and frequent often.
The Old Florida Fish House – 850-534-3045
http://www.theoldfloridafishhouse.com/
Distance: 2 miles (located in Seagrove)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/6-jE1lsf*Fkmn3UzXA
Comments: nice bar area, food is average, not the best restaurant in the area. When full the restaurant can be extremely noisy, seafood.
Commanders Place – 850-650-6842
http://www.commanderspalace.com/destin/index.php
Distance: 30 miles (located in Destin)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/9-M7pmA8b43vEKeQts
Comments: great restaurant originating out of New Orleans. There is a Pat O’Brien’s (another famous New Orleans original) bar located within walking distance as well.
CASUAL DINING
WaterSound Beach Café – 850-534-2075
Distance: ˝ mile (located within the WaterSound community, you drive their with the golf cart)
Directions from “A Little Overboard”: located at the Gate House, part of main building that you drive under when entering the WaterSound property
Comments: open for breakfast and lunch, 7am – 3pm. Great food, all food is prepared on property. Fantastic sandwiches, try the turkey, corned beef or barbeque.
Red Bar – 850-231-1008
Distance: 7 miles (located in Grayton Beach)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-_58RtitDgdOp
Comments: the restaurant and bar are located just off the beach. Varied menu primarily Italian and seafood, jazz bands play regularly during the season, extremely casual, eclectic and can be noisy for dinner. The bar is a draw.
Wild Olives – 850-231-0065
http://www.wildolivesmarket.com/
Distance: 4 miles (located in Rosemary Beach)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/6-Q5PJQNUii7xa52Oyh5xU
Comments: breakfast, sandwiches, salads, pizzas. Good variety. There is also a market that is adjoined to the restaurant.
Summer Kitchen Café – 850-231-6264
Distance: 4 miles (located in Rosemary Beach)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/6-Q5PJQNUii7xa52Oyh5xU
Comments: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Small restaurant with good food, to go orders welcome. Call for reservations.
Cowgirl Kitchen – 850-303-0708
http://www.cowgirlkitchen.net/
Distance: 4 miles (located in Rosemary Beach)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-yMQh6udv
Comments: small casual restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Excellent food; sandwiches, pizzas. You purchase containers of food to take with you for other meals.
Pasta Grill – 850-236-6205
Distance: 12 miles (located in Panama City Beach)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-PAuMfLOLn0biybJv
Comments: excellent Italian food, the best I have found in the area. Do not let the exterior aesthetics of the building fool you, the food is outstanding. The bakery next store is not so good.
Pizza by the Sea – 850-231-3030
http://pizzabythesea.blogspot.com/
Distance: 5 miles (located in WaterColor)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/10-fL5o6GL4 (located in the Publix shopping center off of 395)
Comments: very good pizza.
Angelina’s Pizzeria and Pasta – 850-231-2500
Distance: 3 miles (located in Seagrove)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-*H7M
Comments: popular casual Italian restaurant, can be crowded during the season. You can order out.
BREAKFAST
Donut Hole Bakery Café – 850-267-3239
Distance: 18 miles (located on US 98)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-ouyt0D05M7T7oII0
Comments: fantastic for breakfast. Excellent bakery that makes delicious donuts that can be purchased to go. Expect a large crowd during the season.
Another Broken Egg Café – 850-231-7835
http://www.anotherbrokenegg.com/index.php
Distance: 5 miles (located in Grayton Beach)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-nfdPIkldKrKT4cM*
Comments: incredible breakfast’s.
ICE CREAM
Sugar Shack – 850-231-3655
Distance: 4 miles (located in Rosemary beach)
MapQuest Directions from “A Little Overboard”: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-yMQh6udv (these directions will get you close, Sugar Shack is on the corner of Main St.)
Comments: lots of ice cream choices and a tremendous candy selection. Those of us that are older will recognize some of the candy that we grew up with.
