Things to Do Category: Dining

Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar

Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar is an upscale seafood restaurant and rooftop lounge in Rosemary Beach, perched atop the Orleans building with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. The space pairs thoughtfully sourced ingredients and eclectic coastal cuisine with punchy craft cocktails, making it a favorite for sunset dinners and special nights out on […]

Renaissance French Restaurant

An artfully plated gourmet seafood dish on a large gray plate features a charred octopus tentacle, two seared langoustine tails, a mound of green purée topped with star anise, dollops of pale orange sauce, glossy black sauce circles, and a small bowl of red rice garnished with parsley.

Renaissance is an intimate “bistro chic” French restaurant in Gulf Place on 30A, serving elevated classic French cuisine and fine wines in an elegant Parisian-inspired setting.

Fish Out Of Water

A hand in a red sleeve holds a fork over a plate of grilled fish served on a bed of mixed vegetables with roasted potatoes, set on an outdoor table beside a salted-rim lime cocktail, with palm trees and the ocean blurred in the background.

Fish Out of Water (FOOW) is a lively Gulf-front restaurant at WaterColor Inn on 30A, serving fresh coastal cuisine, Southern favorites, and craft drinks with stunning beach views.

Stinky’s Fish Camp

Close-up of a loaded seafood platter with crab legs, shrimp, fish, mussels, corn, and lemon wedges in a creamy butter sauce at Stinky’s Fish Camp.

Stinky’s Fish Camp is a laid‑back, Gulf‑to‑table seafood restaurant on Scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, known for its fresh local fish, inventive Southern‑Cajun flavors, and “oysters all day, all ways.” Located near the coastal dune lakes and just across from public beach access, it’s a favorite stop for hearty seafood plates, cold drinks, and […]

La Crema

A small wooden table set with a colorful spread of tapas-style dishes, including seafood paella, shrimp in sauce, crispy empanadas, plantain chips, tacos, soup, and a salad, is surrounded by glasses of white, red, and rosé wine.

La Crema Tapas & Chocolate in Rosemary Beach is a cozy European-style café offering Spanish-inspired tapas, decadent chocolate desserts, and wine in a relaxed courtyard setting.

Restaurant Paradis

A rectangular white plate holds an elegant surf-and-turf dish: a seared filet mignon with dark crust, topped with greens and paired with a lobster tail, grilled asparagus, and a mound of mashed potatoes, all set over a glossy brown sauce, with a glass of red wine in the blurred background.

Restaurant Paradis is an intimate fine dining spot in Rosemary Beach featuring fresh Gulf seafood, prime steaks, seasonal ingredients and craft cocktails in an elegant setting.

Beach Happy Cafe

Three bright smoothies in clear to-go cups wrapped with blue “30A Beach Happy Café” sleeves, with pink and green drinks lined up on a counter and blue straws poking through the lids.

Start your day with a smile at Beach Happy Cafe in WaterColor, FL, where fresh breakfast favorites meet a relaxed coastal vibe. Enjoy locally sourced ingredients and a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for families and friends.

Beach Camp Brewing Co.

Basket of crispy chicken wings and a pint of hazy golden beer on a wooden bar, with TVs and taproom decor softly blurred in the background at Beach Camp Brewing Company.

Experience the best of Grayton Beach at Beach Camp Brewpub with fresh Gulf seafood, creative coastal dishes, and house-brewed beers in a warm, welcoming brewpub and Beer Garden.

Beach and Brew on 30A

Close-up of a hazy golden beer in a pint glass on a shiny bar top, with a round “Beach & Brew on 30A” logo coaster propped in front, reflecting warmly in the counter’s surface.

Experience the vibrant spirit of 30A at Beach and Brew on 30A, where a rotating selection of craft beers meets a relaxed coastal vibe. Enjoy a welcoming, community-focused space where locals and visitors gather to sip great brews and unwind together.

Bayou Bill’s Crab House

Breaded chicken cutlet topped with creamy caper sauce, served over a bed of mashed potatoes with green beans and two hushpuppies on a white plate.

Experience the best of Gulf seafood at Bayou Bill’s Crab House, a local favorite since 1986. Savor fresh crab legs, oysters, and Southern-style seafood dishes in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere.