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- RRustyLas Vegas •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had a wonderful dinner at Tommy Bahama. We always enjoy coming here on our beach trips. Our server Amy did an excellent job of making us feel special for our anniversary. This was the best service we have had, and the food was delicious. Definitely a favorite and we highly recommend it!More infoTommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - SandestinPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Destin•4.8
- CCraigNorthwest Florida •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe will definitely be back! We will definitely be recommending this place to others! We’ve tried ALL of the local Thai restaurants our area has to offer, and have been looking for a more upscale finer dining Thai cuisine experience for quite some time. While researching a good place to have our Valentine’s Day dinner we came across Thai Chiang Rai in the search results and after reading all of the glowing reviews from passed consumers and visiting the restaurant’s social media pages, we decided to make a reservation. We were SO impressed! The service was IMPECCABLE! Servers were quick, courteous, professional, well-mannered, friendly, & attentive! We had to “flag” down a server only a couple times and ONLY because we kept forgetting to mention/request an item when our server was at our table, so it was our fault for that, not on the server. Otherwise, we never had to ask for refills or for anything. All of our needs were tended to promptly. We had the pleasure of being greeted by one of the restaurant managers who verbally communicated and described in detail all of their specials for the evening, & even gave us some back story on the owner of the establishment and how the business came to be, where they get their products and ingredients from, etc. He returned to our table a couple of times to make sure we were satisfied and all of our needs were being met to our satisfaction. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS! The presentation of our food & the table setting and the restaurant was spectacular! We enjoyed the following items during this visit: •Chicken Pad See Ew •Tom Kha w/ Chicken •Fresh Summer Rolls •Mango Sticky Rice •Sparkling Moscato •The Thailander •Thai Iced Tea •Duck Special •Som Tam (Papaya Salad) We give all items a 5/5 stars! Thank you for having us and for making our night so special! We will see you all again soon! **The only reason why noise level was rated high was because they had a live music performer playing in the dining area we were satMore infoThai Chiang Rai RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Thai• Santa Rosa Beach•4.8
- RRyanTahoe / Reno Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways a great experience at Emerils! This is one of our favorite date night spots and our second time celebrating Valentines Day here. The food and drinks are always on point! Our service was a little slow but that was to be expected on such a busy night. My husband and I took the extra time to enjoy each others company without disruption. I heard others around us complaining about the slow service so we were extra patient with our server. Can’t wait for our next date night here!!More infoEmeril's CoastalPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Santa Rosa Beach•4.6
- AAnthonyVIPCharlotte •17 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe are locals and dine here 3-4 times per month. This was a Valentine’s Day double date and even though it’s the off season it was slammed. We had reservations and were seated fairly quick and the service did not miss a beat! The food is always spectacular, fresh, great portions and perfectly prepared. Highly recommendMore infoPazzo Italiano Santa Rosa BeachPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Rosa Beach•4.6
- BBridgetDenver / Colorado •40 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoA great surprise on 30A! Excellent service, and the food is truly French. The bread is authentic French bread that is served warm. The pate was delicious, the saumon (salmon) and the duck were plate-licking good. Topped it off with creme brûlée which we finished in about 5 seconds. So, so good. We wanted to order the French onion soup but after the bread and the pate we needed to have room for the entrees. Next time, the soup for sure.More infoRenaissancePrice: Expensive• Traditional French• Santa Rosa Beach•4.9
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Santa Rosa Beach has been providing visitors a break from the ordinary for over a century. While the areas around Destin may be most well-known for their sandy beaches and beautiful seascapes, their culinary options are not to be underestimated. As befits a beach community, seafood is the main event here, but that's not to say there's a lack of variety in the options on display. Whether you're looking for comfort food, like lobster macaroni and cheese, or something light and summery, like a shrimp scampi, there's a healthy blend of the regional and international as well as the modern and classical. Sushi is also a popular staple in the region, and you'll find a range of local restaurants that offer Cuban profiles for hungry guests.
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As of Feb 18, 2025 there are 6 restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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