Beaches of South Walton Area Restaurants

South Walton proudly touts its handful of restaurants on the Florida Trend 500 Best list, but it also offers the casual delicious fare you'd expect from a beach destination. For southern-style seafood and steaks, try Grayton Beach. For upscale dishes, try Seaside, where breezy waterfront eateries serve up cutting-edge fusion cuisine and expertly prepared traditional American specialties. A number of festivals highlight the area's taste for fine wine and fresh seafood.

Another Broken Egg Cafe
51 Uptown Grayton Circle
Grayton Beach,FL
(850) 622-2050

Wake up to a delicious morning. Voted "Best Breakfast" on the Emerald Coast for 7 years in a row! How about a specialty omelet or bananas foster french toast? Breakfast, brunch and lunch. Convenient locations in Destin, Sandestin, Grayton Beach and Panama City.

Bud & Alley's Restaurant & Bar
2236 East County Road 30-A
Seaside, FL 32459
(850) 231-5900

There's fine dining, and then there's the finest. 2007 Florida Trend
Magazine Golden Spoon Award Winner and a Top 20 Restaurant in Florida. Enjoy casual dining, award-winning menus, open-air rooftop bar and daily sunset bell ringing. On the Gulf in Seaside for 21 years.

Cowgirl Kitchen
54 main Street
Rosemary Beach, FL
(850) 303-0708

The cowgirl kitchen has a casual & fun atmosphere for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Specialties include breakfast tacos,waffles, over- stuffed sandwiches, pizza and more.

Elmo's Grill
6931 Scenic 30-A
Dune Allen Beach, FL
(850) 267-2299

Elmo's is a favorite spot for an informal meal. Specials, peel and eat shrimp, seafood nachos and ice cold beer. The outdoor seating is fabulous for enjoying live music on the covered porch.

Fire
55 Clayton Lane
Grayton Beach, FL
(850) 231-9020

A restaurant that prepares "American dishes with an emphasis on fresh". Inspired by the fresh yet hearty food of napa Valley, and showcases available in season fruits and vegetables, fine meats and cheeses, and artisan breads.

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
20001 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL
(850) 654-4200

25 Years of Fun! Fudpucker's is not your ordinary restaurant. Stop by either of their two locations and discover why they are "the place" for great food, friendly service, live music, world-famous T-shirts, and of course, FUN!

Jambone
3906 U.S. Hwy 98 West
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
(850) 267-1497

Barbeque, raw bar,burgers, foot longs, baskets, chili, brunswick stew, fried pickles and much much more.

Lenny’s Sub Shop
208 Mary Esther Blvd
Mary Esther, FL
(850) 664-9000

The creation of a truly great sub is no small feat. Lenny's  prides themselves on serving up Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks & the Deli Fresh Experience. Since the beginning, Lenny's commitment to quality and attention to detail has gone into every restaurant and every sub sandwich.

Shades Bar and Grill
10952 East County Highway 30-A
Next to Rosemary Beach, FL
(850) 231-9410

A South Walton tradition since 1994, Shades has been described as the“place for the entire family”.  With our wide array of fresh menu items including local seafood, burgers, pizza and tasty hot wings you are sure to find something to please your palate.  Let the kids enjoy our game room while the adults indulge in our amazing draft beer selection with 28 beers from around the world.  Sports!  We have it.  With 7 HD television and all the premium packages we can accommodate the biggest sports fans. 

Stinky's Fish Camp
5994 Co. Hwy 30A
Dune Allen Beach, FL
(850) 267-3053

Fun, cool and comfortable, Stinky's is a Seafood & Wine bar that you just wont want to leave. Only the freshest ingredients and local seafoods are used to create classic dishes, with a well thought out wine list that is based on taste, not price, to round out the experience.

Ruth's Chris Steak House
15000 Emerald Coast Parkway
Silver Shells Resort
Destin, FL
(850) -337-5108

At Ruth’s Chris you can enjoy New Orleans-inspired appetizers, aged USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list and served with a genuine hospitality style service in an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere. To experience fine dining at its prime . . . just follow the sizzle to Ruth's Chris Steak House.

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