VISITOR’S GUIDE
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SAVE CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL Tasting Tuesdays — Choose any three small plates for just $12!
Highway 98 W Miramar Beach, (850) 622-0760, bijouxdestin.com $$$
CAFÉ THIRTY-A Visit this longtime trendy haunt for pineapple cosmos, duck confit sliders, Chilean sea bass, artisan pizza, truffled mac ‘n’ cheese and fine wines. Reservations suggested. Dinner served nightly. Opens daily at
5 p.m. 3899 E Country Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 231-2166, cafethirtya.com $$-$$$
CHAN’S WINE BAR & THE CRAFT BAR With some of the area’s best wine and craft beer selections, Chan’s Wine Bar and The Craft Bar use only fresh, local ingredients. Lunch and dinner served daily.
WaterColor 1735 E County Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 2311323; Former Criolla’s location 170 E County Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 213-4000; Grand Boulevard
655 Grand Blvd, Suite 100, Miramar Beach, (850) 608-6266, thewinebarfl. com, thecraftbarfl.com $-$$
CHIRINGO Chiringo Grayton is a casual beachside bar and eatery that blends global beach flavors with Southern charm. 63 Hotz Ave,
Grayton Beach, (850) 543-4449, chiringograyton.com $$-$$$
EMERIL'S COASTAL ITALIAN The famous chef ’s first Northwest Florida offering combines the rich and diverse tradition of Italian cuisine with the bountiful variety of nearby fresh Gulf seafood and local ingredients. The menu features Italian favorites, such as house-made meatballs, lasagna bolognese and other house-made pasta dishes, as well as specialties straight from the Gulf. 435 Grand
Boulevard, Miramar Beach. (850) 608-7040. emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-coastal-italian $-$$
FAT CLEMENZA’S This local trattoria features brick-oven pizzas, homemade pastas and other specials for lunch and dinner. Dinner reservations suggested. Closed
Sundays. 12273 U.S. Hwy. 98, Suite 101, Miramar Beach, (850) 650-5980, fatclemenzas.com $-$$
LA PLAYA Located on 30A in Gulf Place, La Playa offers a great atmosphere and live bands. Family-friendly with an extensive menu of creative coastal cuisine, La Playa features authentic Caribbean dishes with a twist. Open Monday—Sunday
11 a.m.—11 p.m. 37 Town Center Loop
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PIZZA BY THE SEA NEW LOCATION Try the NEW Cha Cha Chipotle Pizza at their NEW location in The Market Shops at Sandestin. Yum!
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C8, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 660-1617, laplaya30-a.com $$-$$$
MARLIN GRILL Located in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin, Marlin Grill proudly serves Gulf-fresh seafood and also features 28-day dry-aged steaks cooked over a wood-burning grill. Open nightly at 5 p.m. for
dinner. Reservations recommended. 9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd, Sandestin, (850) 351-1990, marlingrill.com $$$
TREBEACHE / RED FISH TACO Chef Jim Richard, renowned for bringing us Stinky’s Fish Camp and The Lake Place, brought us Trebeache, a favorite fine dining and event venue in Blue Mountain Beach. This year, he’s added Red Fish Taco casual dining attached to Trebeache, serving lunch and early dinner (11 a.m.–8 p.m. daily). Trebeache Hours: Dinner 5–9 p.m. and Sunday Brunch (10 a.m.–3 p.m.). 2052 W. Co. Hwy 30A, Blue Mountain Beach, (850) 937-7793, trebeache.com $$
PIZZA BY THE SEA With four locations, Pizza by the Sea’s thin, crispy pizzas baked on hot stone and topped with the highest quality toppings are easily accessible. Serving lunch
and dinner daily. Santa Rosa Beach 88 Watercolor Way (beside Publix), Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 231-3030; Gulf Place 95 Laura Hamilton Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 2672202; Villages at Seacrest Panama City Beach, (850) 534-0044; The Market Shops at Sandestin Miramar Beach, (850) 650-0015 pizzabythesea.com $-$$
POMPANO JOE’S A neighborhood “snack shack” on the beach with great Gulf views, a lively bar and live music during happy hour. Enjoy fresh seafood with a Caribbean twist. Open for lunch and dinner daily. 2237 Scenic Hwy 98, Miramar Beach, (850) 837-2224, pompano-joes.com $-$$
THE RED BAR A Grayton Beach institution with eclectic decor, live music and everyone’s favorite chalkboard menu. Try delicious crab cakes, panéed chicken or fresh grouper. Cash or check only. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 70 Hotz Ave, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 231-1008, theredbar.com $$
THE PERFECT PIG With two locations along Highway 30A, The Perfect Pig serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Signature menu items include brown sugar bacon, house-made chicken tortilla soup and crackling pork Paninis. 7 Town Center Loop, Santa
Rosa Beach, (850) 660-1591. 4281 E County Highway 30A, Seagrove Beach, (850) 213-0701, theperfectpig.com $$
SEAGAR’S PRIME STEAKS & SEAFOOD Extolled for an award-winning 600-label wine list, original fresh seafood dishes,and the finest aged Prime USDA steaks, Seagar’s is a salute to the good life. Intimate, indulgent and unhurried, a dining experience like no other. 4000 S
Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, (850) 622-1500, seagars.com $$$
SHUNK GULLEY 30A Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar is an exciting new restaurant on 30A. Named after the legendary local fishing reef, Shunk Gulley offers classic, coastal cuisine and live music. Open daily from 11
a.m.—10 p.m. Located on the corner of Highways 30A and 393 next to Gulf Place. 1875 S Highway 393,
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CULVER’S OPENS AT THE BEACH This popular Midwest chain brought their famous Wisconsin Cheese Curds & Midwest Beef Butterburgers to Miramar Beach!