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A photo of The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach restaurant

1. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8

Exceptional(6996)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pensacola

Booked 82 times today

The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private meeting rooms. This Pensacola Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Pensacola Bay Area. Executive Chef Gregg McCarthy has a passion for great-tasting food and particularly loves working his culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Boaters and beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops at the oyster bar, in the dining room and at the North Drop Bar. The Grand Marlin has a space and atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.

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2. Drift

4.7

Exceptional(1109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Pensacola

Booked 7 times today

Join us for dinner or a Gulf side drink. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, perched high above on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks & fresh seafood, offering guests THE best view on Pensacola Beach featuring an indoor bar & indoor seating as well as a patio bar & outdoor seating. Join us for our Sunday night Prime Rib Dinner, only $39.95 and check out our Sunset Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday for Half Off our specialty cocktail menu plus all appetizers - Sunday 4pm-6pm. Check out our Chef Specials and come see for yourself why we won Best in Pensacola 2022 for 1. Best Restaurant - Pensacola Beach 2. Best Steakhouse - Pensacola 3. Best Happy Hour - Pensacola and 4. Best Girls Night Out - Pensacola.

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3. SALT

4.6

Exceptional(67)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Pensacola Beach

Booked 11 times today

Salt offers a welcoming haven where people come together to enjoy fresh from the Gulf cuisine and share in the joy of good company. Inspired by the vibrant flavors and rich cultural traditions of the Mediterranean, our dishes are created from scratch using the freshest and most flavorful ingredients available.

A photo of Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar restaurant

4. Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.4

Awesome(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pensacola Beach

Booked 7 times today

Join us at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar for a laidback hangout at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk featuring oysters, Cajun cooking, and cocktails.

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5. Señor Frog's Pensacola Beach

3.9

Excellent(30)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Pensacola Beach

Booked 1 time today

If you've ever been to a Señor Frog's anywhere around the world, you already know that we're a place where people of all backgrounds hang together, dance, sing and basically act the way they want. Our philosophy is simple: have fun, let yourself go and unleash your fiesta!

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6. Bonsai

4.9

Exceptional(201)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Pensacola

Located on the second floor of the Hilton Pensacola Beach, Bonsai offers an elevated, contemporary menu lined with fine Japanese cuisine overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. From hand-rolled ramen noodles to delectable Japanese A5 wagyu and top-shelf sake, Bonsai is a world-class experience like none other. Executive Chef Richard AssafBonsai Chef Ryusho Hashida

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7. Angelena's

4.9

Exceptional(2038)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pensacola

Booked 22 times today

Angelena's is an Italian concept in Pensacola, Florida.Chef Gillette’s menu brings creative, Southern touches to classic Italian cuisine. Handmade pastas, thoughtfully prepared vegetable dishes are served alongside an abundance of Gulf seafood. The dining room’s wood-fired oven lends flavor to everything from Neapolitan-style pizzas to meatballs and desserts. Our wine list curates the extensive Italian wine list, highlighting wines from thirteen different Italian wine-growing regions.Promotions:APERITIVO HOUR: Monday through SaturdayEnjoy Aperitivo Hour from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. with half price drinks, excluding bottles of wine. At the bar only.SUPER TUSCAN TUESDAY: Join us each and every Tuesday night for Super Tuscan Tuesday.Starting at 4:00 P.M., for dine-in only, enjoy any pizza with a select bottle of Tuscan wine for $25

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8. Jackson's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(3590)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 37 times today

Jackson’s Steakhouse procures only Midwestern grain-fed beef from the heartland of America. The Proprietor’s Cut and fresh, local seafood are hand-selected and artistically prepared to perfection. Jackson’s great steak cuts stand tall with the superb flavor of wet-aged beef that is like no other thanks to the culinary creations of Executive Chef Irv Miller.

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9. The Union Public House

4.8

Exceptional(1611)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Pensacola

Booked 18 times today

UPH is a crafty southern pub where it all comes together. 36 East Garden St.

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10. Restaurant IRON

4.9

Exceptional(2820)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Pensacola

Booked 24 times today

Executive Chef, Alex McPhail has returned to his hometown after 6 years studying under some of the finest chefs in the industry in New Orleans. Taking culinary tips he picked up at Commander’s Palace, Restaurant August & the Roosevelt Hotel, Alex has created a dining environment unlike any other nearby. Restaurant IRON serves Southern contemporary cuisine fueled by local vegetables and herbs from the creative minds of true Southerners. We aim to bring together fresh local and regional specialties with the finest flavors and ingredients to deliver a dining experience you won't soon forget.

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Nancy
Northwest Florida •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We almost always enjoy our experiences at The Grand Marlin ; the ambience is dressy/casual , the views are hard to beat, the food is far above average, consistently. We will be regulars for a long time to come.
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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola BeachPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pensacola
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4.8
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CharlesVIP
Northwest Florida •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Tammy was a delightful server. She went out of her way to give us an exemplary experience.
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Felix's Restaurant and Oyster BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pensacola Beach
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4.4
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
What a perfect experience. Drift was clean with perfect lighting and enjoyable views. Our server, Bailey, was all about making our dining pleasurable with professional service. We met the Chef who was very gracious and determined to insure a wonderful dinner. Drift is now my number one dining destination at Pensacola Beach.
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DriftPrice: Expensive• American• Pensacola
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4.7
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Barbra
Northwest Florida •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 27, 2024
Food was delicious! I was craving that Arroz a la Marinera" and ut did not disappoint! Flavors actually surpassed my expectations. The goat cheese cake was superb, 5 stars! Service was also excellent and the Te Time cocktail from the bar was a very nice surprise! Will go back for a special occasion- prices only allow for special celebration.
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SALTPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Pensacola Beach
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4.6
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Marcie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 8, 2024
we had a fun time dancing and singing and food was great!
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Señor Frog's Pensacola BeachPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Pensacola Beach
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3.9

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