Brunch on 30A
Crackings
A sophisticated coastal haven for breakfast enthusiasts, featuring award-winning omelets and elevated Southern-inspired specialties. Live music daily! This is our favorite brunch site!
Idyll Hound Proper
Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 10-2 for a delicious brunch menu curated by Chef Nick! Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas, and hand crafted cocktails.
The Perfect Pig
An elegant bistro blend of coastal flair and gourmet charm, celebrated for its artisanal applewood bacon and chef-driven menu.
The Donut Hole
An iconic staple where time-honored traditions meet gourmet pastries and hearty, classic Floridian breakfast favorites.
Canopy Road
Modern seaside breakfast classics reimagined with local ingredients and served in a warm, welcoming coastal atmosphere.
Cowgirls Kitchen
Beachside chic meets rustic charm at this local favorite, serving handcrafted tacos and coastal breakfast favorites.
Bud & Alley’s
An iconic waterfront destination offering elegant brunch plates and sweeping Gulf views for an unforgettable island morning.
Black Bear Bread Company
A coastal-chic neighborhood bakery celebrated for its naturally leavened sourdough, seasonal tartines, and masterfully roasted coffee.
Fonville Press
An architectural landmark in Alys Beach offering gourmet market finds and sophisticated cafe favorites in an elegant, airy courtyard.
Lunch Recommendations
North Beach Social
A vibrant bayside spot offering fresh coastal cuisine, cold drinks, and white sand views at the foot of the 331 bridge. Outdoor game for the whole family!
Havana Beach Bar
Experience the spirit of old Havana with sophisticated cocktails and elevated Gulf-to-table lunch specialties at The Pearl Hotel.
Amici Italian
Authentic, family-style Italian dining featuring wood-fired pizzas and artisanal pasta dishes in Inlet Beach. A great happy hour also!
Amigos Mexican
A lively local spot for authentic Mexican street food, featuring chef-driven tacos and refreshing house-made margaritas. Great happy hour--specials on margaritas and food.
Red Fish Taco
A local favorite in Blue Mountain Beach serving up fresh gulf seafood tacos and grilled specialties with a soulful, beachy vibe. Live music.
Seaside Airstream Row
A unique collection of gourmet food trucks offering everything from artisanal grilled cheese to fresh squeezed juices in the heart of Seaside. Also go to Pickle's Sandbar, offering handcrafted cocktails, fresh food, milk shakes, fried pickles, and a laid-back, toes-in-the-sand ambiance perfect for relaxing seaside!
The Big Chill
A premier, family-friendly outdoor entertainment venue in Watersound, Florida, featuring diverse restaurants, bars, retail shops, and a 25-foot Jumbotron. It acts as a central community hub for live music, sports, and movies, offering a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere with open-air, covered seating and a fireplace. Within steps of Pelican Paradise!
Bruno's Pizza
A refined coastal pizzeria offering gourmet wood-fired pies and artisanal toppings in a sophisticated, salt-aired setting. A locals' favorite just a short, sunset-drenched bike ride from Pelican Paradise! Enjoy a slice, or buffet for lunch!
Dinner Recommendations
Cafe 30A
Old Florida Fish House
Vue on 30A
Located in Seagrove Beach, Cafe 30A is an iconic, upscale-casual restaurant on 30A known for its refined coastal cuisine, extensive wine list, and famous BOGO martini nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Old Florida Fish House, a family owned restaurant in the heart of 30A, nestled on Eastern Lake showcasing coastal flair. Whether you are looking for lunch with a view, a sushi experience like no other, or a traditional Old Florida fresh seafood dinner, we have something for everyone here. Live music weekly!
,Located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is a premier, upscale-casual restaurant known for its panoramic Gulf of Mexico views. Offering indoor and outdoor patio dining, the restaurant specializes in coastal cuisine, fresh seafood, and crafted cocktails, serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.
Pescado
Ambrosia
Pazzo Italiano
An adults-only rooftop bar and seafood grill overlooking Rosemary Beach with sophisticated small plates and craft cocktails. The venue provides a, coastal-chic interior, a popular, lively, and, often, crowded rooftop bar, and, intimate, sunset dining, for, guests, age, 18, and, older.
Located in Watersound, Ambrosia is a top-tier, upscale dining destination on 30A known for fresh Gulf-to-table seafood, premium Wagyu steaks, and a "big-city" vibe. Located at 75 Origins Main Street, it features an elegant interior, a speakeasy-style bar, and an outdoor patio, offering a sophisticated,Southern-inspired, and romantic dining experience.
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, Pazzo's is a family-friendly, authentic Italian restaurant known for wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and house-made pasta. It offers a cozy, bustling atmosphere, often featuring smoky aromas from their traditional ovens, with a focus on fresh ingredients, a full bar.
Surfing Deer
Gallion’s
George’s
A buzzing, upscale beachfront New American eatery with a seafood focus & shaded patio seating. Creative cocktails and an iconic beachy spirit.
A sophisticated, approachable dining destination in Rosemary Beach celebrating high-end coastal ingredients and intentional cocktails. It features coastal-inspired, sophisticated small plates, a large wine list (500+ labels), and a chic interior with warm wood tones, brass, and quartz bar. It is a premier, high-end dining spot on 30A.
An upscale yet casual coastal cottage restaurant on 30A serving locally sourced, organic, and Gulf-fresh,, "coastal-meets-global" dishes. Known for its intimate, bright atmosphere, it features screened porches and a rooftop deck. The menu is divided into healthy "Behave" and indulgent "Misbehave" options.
Stinky’s Fish Camp
The Bay
An elevated seafood haven where rustic Florida charm meets gourmet coastal cuisine, featuring daily-harvested oysters and creative gulf-to-table delicacies. Stinky’s Fish Camp sits on a coastal dune lake in Dune Allen, just across 30A from the beach. Stinky’s is repeatedly voted one of South Walton’s hottest spots for fine seafood, casual dining and raw oysters. Stinky’s is a scratch kitchen and Chef driven with rotating featured items daily at lunch and dinner..
A sophisticated waterfront retreat offering masterfully crafted Southern-Asian fusion and high-end sushi, set against the backdrop of white sand and bay breezes. The Bay is located at the foot of the Hwy. 331 bridge overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay. This family-friendly restaurant includes an extensive wine and cocktail list, live music, bayside views and fresh sushi!
Cocktails
Pescado Rooftop Bar
An upscale beachfront spot known for its sunset views and creative cocktails.
Bud and Alley's Waterfront Bar
Iconic, casual, and lively oceanfront spot known for its panoramic Gulf views, vibrant sunset celebrations, and ringing of a vintage bell. It offers a relaxed, coastal atmosphere with full bar service, cocktails, and light bites (including their famous crab cakes).
Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill
A popular, beach-casual spot in Grayton Beach, Florida, known for its lively atmosphere, extensive raw bar, and Caribbean-influenced seafood. Extensive tequila, bourbon, and whiskey selection, plus a well known daily happy hour.
Outcast Bar and Grill
A lively, local-focused spot known for its fresh, never-frozen wings, seafood baskets, and house-made sauces. Featuring 23 TVs for sports, live music, and a casual atmosphere, it offers a "Cheers" style experience. Popular items include the blackened grouper sandwich, catfish bites, and signature brined wings.
Daytrader Tiki Bar
A high-end Polynesian escape offering exotic rum blends and sophisticated tropical small plates.
The Citizen
A chic, coastal tavern featuring an oyster bar and intentional cocktails inspired by globe-trotting flavors.
The Red Bar
A legendary 30A landmark known for its eclectic Bohemian decor and world-class jazz-infused atmosphere.
Shades Bar and Grill
A coastal-casual retreat boasting an expansive draft list and masterfully crafted house-specialty spirits. This is the place to watch any sports!