Top 10 Must Visit Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

Top 10 Must Visit Restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach

If you have never been to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida you are missing out on quite a few delectably delicious experiences. Santa Rosa Beach is abundant with local restaurants that are as funky as the town itself and will leave you with a mouth-watering experience worth your entire vacation. We have put together a list of our top 10 must-visit restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach so you don't miss out during your next vacation!

#1. Louis Louis With offerings such as crab cakes and pan-sauteed grouper, Louis Louis boasts the local catch as its prime dishes. Whether you are fresh off the beach or gathering for a special occasion, Louis Louis is a dining option for everyone. It even offers a bar and outdoor seating for an extra special evening.

#2. Great Southern Cafe Great Southern Cafe located in Seaside is a fun and friendly restaurant for all occasions. Whether you are out for brunch and looking for beignets and mimosas or out for lunch and craving fried green tomatoes and steak and eggs, Great Southern's cuisine will hit the spot while providing a grand view of Seaside.

#3. The Perfect Pig With locations in Watercolor, Seagrove Beach, and Gulf Place, The Perfect Pig is a great option for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast options include french toasted brioche bread and pork belly biscuits. Lunch offerings include blackened grouper tacos and chopped brisket sandwich. For dinner you may opt for potato parmesan crusted grouper or the pig “nachos� billy goat chips piled high. Peppered in throughout the menu are vegetarian options as well.

#4. The Bay This waterfront dining location on the Choctawhatchee Bay boasts award-winning seafood, burgers, and sushi. With everything from cheese curds to filet mignon to grouper ravioli, The Bay offers an Eclectic and healthy yet indulgent menu. You will also be able to order your favorite wine for a fancy evening out with your family or loved one on the water.

#5. Crackings Located in Grayton Beach, Crackings is a family friendly breakfast, brunch, and lunch mecca. Â Some offerings include Lobster gouda grits, croisseignets (a cross between a croissant and beignet), omelets, chicken and waffles, and even fruit-based options for vegans. Add a bloody mary or mimosa to your meal for the perfect morning out.

#6. Donut Hole Bakery This diner is a great option for those who want the mouth watering and stomach filling options of a local eatery. From donuts and chocolate chip pancakes to onion rings and the philly cheese steak, Donut Hole is the perfect casual option for those who want to splurge and get the full experience of vacation!

#7. Stinky’s Fish Camp This gulf-to-table seafood restaurant and wine bar is a favorite among locals and vacationers alike. Serving lunch and dinner with Sunday brunches and Taco Tuesdays, Stinky’s menu includes options such as crawfish pie, crispy boudin bites, the fried catfish basket, the bacon chicken melt and so much more. It will satisfy all preferences... and once your meal is complete you can walk to the gulf and check out the water!

#8. Chiringo This restaurant located in Grayton Beach is celebrated for its fresh and healthy options. With everything from snapper dip to the Chiringo burger to its veggie beach bowl, there is a quality meal for everyone. It has a bar downstairs for those who want to watch the live music and a gulf front view from the upstairs for those who want a relaxing night on the water. Lastly it has an extensive drink menu for those who want to enjoy their night out!

#9. Cafe Thirty-A Located in Seagrove Beach, this fine dining dinner establishment is one that vacationers choose over and over again with each return to Santa Rosa Beach. Whether you opt for the grilled Georgia quail, the beef carpaccio, or the sesame crusted rare yellowfin tuna, You are sure to find a high quality meal option with an extensive drink menu to find the perfect drink to go with your meal.

#10. Bruno’s Pizza.

This list would not be complete without a pizza joint! Located in Watersound, this locally praised pizza shop offers exciting and flavorful pizza combinations (aptly named after the different beaches that make up Santa Rosa Beach) as well as calzones, oven-baked grinders, pastas, salads, and desserts. Bruno's is a finger lickin favorite - Â a must-taste!

Santa Rosa Beach is known for its beautiful beaches and sugar white sand, but it is also a foodie’s dream. Whether you are a beach bum or not, you are sure to find some of the best food on the Panhandle in Santa Rosa Beach - it's worth a trip just for its edible experiences! If you are ready to taste the magic yourself, book your Santa Rosa Beach vacation rental today.