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Updated on 2023-09-05

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Drew McLeod's restaurant, Savour, is a hub of hospitality; a chic and eclectic dining experience in downtown Tallahassee, where we invite you to pull up a chair and linger over great conversation. With a vision for seasonally inspired, regionally sourced and creatively prepared cuisine, Chef Brian Knepper brings more to the table... even for the most discriminating gastronomes. Our elegant bar area is a must-stop for movers, shakers and cocktail connoisseurs. Our "bartenders" are always in high spirits and proudly offer a thoroughly curated wine list. Life is short: Savour it!

Bijoux

Price: Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.9

(2770)

Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits is a full-service fine dining restaurant located in The Market Shops outside the front entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Open for dinner seven nights a week, we feature the freshest Gulf seafood, prime steaks and an extensive award-winning wine list. Our intimate Bijoux lounge features a full bar complete with a large selection of specialty martinis.

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

Locally owned and operated.. We have a unique menu blending American cuisine with a touch of creole. Lunch varies from our popular shrimp & grits, to our delicious and filling $9.99 specials like bourbon chicken or sweet n sour chicken, to a fresh beef burger. Dinner provides a daily special on our blackboard often offering local grouper or steak, or consider our dinner menu with salads, pastas, steaks and unique entrees. Brunch on Sunday offers a la carte menu, buffet from 9am till 130pm, along with $10 bottomless mimosas. We also have a full bar with a great wine list.

Contemporary American

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4.8

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Voted -Best Locally Owned & Best Casual Dining Restaurant in Pensacola by VIP Pensacola Magazine readers poll.
A small locally owned restaurant where great food is paired with great wine.
O’Brien's Bistro is one of the few restaurants in Pensacola truly owned and operated by the chef!
Our menu items are just some of the flavor combinations we have created. Our kitchen staff will try to accommodate menu changes or requests you may have. Our goal is if the ingredients are on the pages of our menu, we can cook it your way, well, of course, within reason!

Angelena's is a new Italian concept in Pensacola, Florida.
Chef Briscione’s menu brings creative, Southern touches to classic Italian cuisine. Handmade pastas, thoughtfully prepared vegetable dishes are served alongside an abundance of Gulf seafood. The dining room’s wood-fired oven lends flavor to everything from Neapolitan-style pizzas to meatballs and desserts. Wine Director, Brooke Parkhurst, curates the extensive Italian wine list, highlighting wines from thirteen different Italian wine-growing regions.
Promotions:
APERITIVO HOUR: Monday through Saturday
Enjoy Aperitivo Hour from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. with half price drinks, excluding bottles of wine. At the bar only.
SUPER TUSCAN TUESDAY: Join us each and every Tuesday night for Super Tuscan Tuesday.
Starting at 4:00 P.M., for dine-in only, enjoy any pizza with a select bottle of Tuscan wine for $25

Restaurant IRON

Price: Expensive

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Regional American (Southern)

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4.8

(2490)

Executive Chef, Alex McPhail has returned to his hometown after 6 years studying under some of the finest chefs in the industry in New Orleans. Taking culinary tips he picked up at Commander’s Palace, Restaurant August & the Roosevelt Hotel, Alex has created a dining environment unlike any other nearby.
Restaurant IRON serves Southern contemporary cuisine fueled by local vegetables and herbs from the creative minds of true Southerners. We aim to bring together fresh local and regional specialties with the finest flavors and ingredients to deliver a dining experience you won't soon forget.

The Boardroom Pub and Grub

Top-rated hospitality

The Boardroom Pub and Grub is a quaint eatery tucked into the heart of Downtown Fort Walton Beach. It has been locally owned and operated since 2013. Don't be surprised by the menu. It's not your average pub, enjoy our weekly chef specials or the fresh catch, everything is made from scratch. The prime rib is a local favorite served first come first serve, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights starting at 5pm. Brunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday is also a fan favorite. Enjoy mimosas, a smoked salmon benny, filet and eggs, our top selling breakfast burrito or any of the other more tradtional breakfast options Friday through Sunday. True to the "Pub" in its name we also offer a rotating selection of 12 draft beers from local and regional breweries, an incredible wine list for a place of its size, and a full liquor bar. In addition to the standard tables and bar seating, you may also enjoy our limited outdoor dining.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin

Price: Very Expensive

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table. Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other entrees. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 400 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

Jackson’s Steakhouse procures only Midwestern grain-fed beef from the heartland of America. The Proprietor’s Cut and fresh, local seafood are hand-selected and artistically prepared to perfection. Jackson’s great steak cuts stand tall with the superb flavor of wet-aged beef that is like no other thanks to the culinary creations of Executive Chef Irv Miller.

Contemporary American

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4.7

(802)

Beach Walk Café, known as the “Most Romantic Dining Experience in Destin,” is located inside the Henderson Park Inn where guests enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf overlooking more than a mile of the world’s most beautiful and secluded beaches with spectacular sunset views.
In this idyllic private setting Beach Walk Café features an intimate atmosphere with dining available inside, with a cozy fireplace and magnificent views of the coast and outside on the verandas of the Inn overlooking the emerald waters of the Gulf. A favorite with locals and tourists alike, Beach Walk Café is known for its meticulous service, innovative cuisine and a stunning, unparalleled view.
Reservations are recommended. Please note, all diners at Beach Walk Café must be 13 or older. If there is inclement weather, your outside seating reservation is subject to alteration or cancellation.

Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

Price: Very Expensive

Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood, located in the iconic Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, is the area's only AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse. Seagar's specializes in the finest prime beef and freshest seafood available on Florida's Emerald Coast, and offers a wine list that has repeatedly garnered Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence."
Seagar's brings traditional elegance back to the fine-dining experience, complete with private dining options, captain service, sommelier service and tableside preparation of items that include steak Diane, Dover sole and its signature bananas foster.
Seagar's also features a private-reserve wine list of more than 600 wine labels. The lounge offers guests full dining service and live piano entertainment.
Dress code is Sophisticated Casual. Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts, long pants and closed toe shoes. Jackets not required but appreciated. No beachwear, athletic wear or casual attire including hats and flip-flops.

Join us for dinner or a Gulf side drink. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, perched high above on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks & fresh seafood, offering guests THE best view on Pensacola Beach featuring an indoor bar & indoor seating as well as a patio bar & outdoor seating. Join us for our Sunday night Prime Rib Dinner, only $39.95 and check out our Sunset Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday for Half Off our specialty cocktail menu plus all appetizers - Sunday 4pm-6pm.
Check out our Chef Specials and come see for yourself why we won Best in Pensacola 2022 for 1. Best Restaurant - Pensacola Beach 2. Best Steakhouse - Pensacola 3. Best Happy Hour - Pensacola and 4. Best Girls Night Out - Pensacola.

The Union Public House

Great budget-friendly spot

UPH is a crafty southern pub where it all comes together. 36 East Garden St.

Pazzo Italiano Destin

Two friends, two devoted family men, two restaurant lovers and now businessmen, that have been serving and delighting others for over 20+ years. We are excited to share with you our passion, our heart’s work: Pazzo Italiano.
Our menu has been carefully pieced together to bring you a combination of your favorite Italian staples, some more sophisticated flavors with a touch of fun and some new crazy combinations. We look forward to sharing our passion for taste and our love for service with you…

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gregp
Northwest Florida •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lisa was our fantasitic server. We enjoyed nicely poured cocktails and a selected cab for the three filet eaters, I got a tasty bit or two. I had the special, a really special piece of triple tail with a shrimp tempura accompaniment...yum. Bijou is always on point!
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BijouxPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Destin
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had the best food, drinks, dessert, and ambiance!!!! I even had to find the manager before we left to tell him how much we loved everything! It was one of the best
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Vue on 30APrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Rosa Beach
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4.5
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bryancvip
Panama City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food and service were fantastic as usual. Very happy they brought back the olive oil cake !
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Emeril's CoastalPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Santa Rosa Beach
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4.4
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KelliS
Atlanta Metro •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sept 15, 2023
We went for my mother’s 85th birthday! Food was excellent as always, entire staff so kind and happy.
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Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa BeachPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Rosa Beach
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4.6
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Sassy
Kansas City / Kansas •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2023
Love the coconut shrimp. Hot cross buns are to die for.
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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - SandestinPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Destin
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4.7

Discover Northwest Florida

Northwest Florida is known for sunshine, white-sand beaches, and warm emerald-green gulf water. Encompassing both the seafood capital of the world and the world's luckiest fishing village, it's only natural that the cuisine here most often served is fresh-caught gulf seafood. Local seafood markets sell the day's catch and will prepare it for you before you leave. If you would rather sit down and relax, visit a locally owned restaurant or open-air beachside pub and try seafood served any way you like. The coastal fare can even be ordered with a Caribbean flare or Cajun style. Land lovers in Northwest Florida will enjoy steakhouses, down-home Southern cooking, and globally influenced cuisine.