Restaurants near Santa Rosa Island

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1. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8

Exceptional(7039)

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.

2. Angelena's

4.9

Exceptional(2056)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pensacola

Booked 42 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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3. Jackson's Steakhouse

4.9

Exceptional(3608)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 46 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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4. The Union Public House

4.8

Exceptional(1620)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Pensacola

Booked 33 times today

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

5. Restaurant IRON

4.9

Exceptional(2840)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Pensacola

Booked 29 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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6. The District - Seville Steak & Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1992)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 40 times today

The District: Seville Steak & Seafood is committed to providing our guests with a unique culinary experience served with warmth, friendliness, professionalism, and above all pride in our product. More than just a steakhouse unique to the Downtown Pensacola Historic District, we strive to turn moments into memories for our guests. We proudly serve Certified Angus Beef ®, House Dry-Aged Beef, and the finest Seafood available on the Gulf Coast. We are located in the Heart of Pensacola's Premier Dining and Entertainment District. Join us before or after dinner in our Upstairs Lounge with live music, specialty drinks and appetizers.

7. Drift

4.7

Exceptional(1114)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pensacola

Booked 7 times today

Join us for dinner and a beachside drinks. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks, seafood, craft cocktails and offering THE best view on Pensacola Beach. Our space features indoor & outdoor seating and full service bars! Join us for our Sunday night Prime Rib Dinner, only $39.95 and check out our Sunset Happy Hour (Bar Only) 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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8. George Bistro + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(785)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pensacola

Booked 89 times today

At George Bistro + Bar, we believe that food is the language of the soul and is at the heart of everything we do. It's communicated through a masterfully crafted menu by Chef George Lazi, exceptional hospitality, and a relatable modern space that exudes Southern charm. We are driven by our passion to create exceptionally humble, ingredient-driven food, coffees and cocktails. Whether it's for a sweet and savory brunch, a light lunch during the workday, or a romantic candlelit dinner - you are always welcome. At George Bistro, you are family.

9. Brother Fox

4.5

Awesome(172)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Pensacola

Booked 36 times today

We pay tribute to the rugged individualism of Pensacola’s unique historic cultural significance, specifically its Spanish influence. Real and super-rustic, the kitchen presents Old World cookery at its roots, with all the layers peeled back. Brother Fox utilizes a live-fire approach to cooking almost everything that we serve, from coal-roasted oysters to Carne Asada for two, served with hot tortillas. Our beautiful outdoor seating sets the stage for a casual meet up with friends for a glass of wine from regions near and far, carafes of Bathtub Gin or Sangrias from the bar. Inside, the cuisine and casually elegant design are the embodiment of a “neighborhood” spot that caters to visitors and residents alike, for special occasions, celebrations, and some of the finest wood-fired cuisine in Pensacola. Imagine food with soul, both exciting and traditional, in a breezy setting, right in the heart of Old East Hill. We are open daily for Dinner at 5pm

10. SALT

4.5

Awesome(75)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Pensacola Beach

Booked 1 time 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.

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Northwest Florida •19 reviews
5.0
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We enjoyed excellent service and food for our party of 9 today! The bartender was wonderful and came to our table to make sure were enjoyed our special order. We only wish Jackson's was open for lunch 5 days a week!
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Fabulous dinner and creative cocktails. My favorite restaurant in Pensacola.
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Restaurant IRONPrice: Expensive• Southern• Pensacola
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Robert
East Tennessee •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a great experience at Angelina’s the food is superior and the service is the best. Gavin our server is one of our favorites in all of Pensacola!
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Northwest Florida •16 reviews
5.0
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Delicious meal. Our server Brad was spot on. Nice wine, salmon ceasar great. Lobster fingers never disappoint.
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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola BeachPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pensacola
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Northwest Florida •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food hit all the right notes. Frito pie is always a winner. Winter beet salad, delicious. Duck special, yum. Service great.
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The Union Public HousePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Pensacola
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4.8

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1. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

2. Angelena's

3. Jackson's Steakhouse

4. The Union Public House

5. Restaurant IRON

6. The District - Seville Steak & Seafood

7. Drift

8. George Bistro + Bar

9. Brother Fox

10. SALT

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