Hey Guys-My family and I are going to be in the area July 9-16. We are very excited about it but one of my downfalls is that I am a major planner!!!!!! I guess it is the school teacher in me-haheha Anyway, I have always found a board to check things out in whatever area we are visiting-One of my favorites has always been about FOOD!!!! Where the best is-what restaurants are famous for what? Price ranges and so on..... Is there anyone else who frequents this board interested in this kind of information-I am new-maybe there is already something like that here and I don't know about it. Anyway-thanks for all the great information so far!!!
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KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,475 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,475 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminOn our last visit we ate breakfast at the Donut Hole....it was wonderful, and way more food than we could eat. Worth the visit.
They have been consistent favorites for many years.
LovingSoWalLovingSoWalBeach ComberSeagrove Beach6 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
One of the reseraunts that I have not yet seen mentioned is Stroffies in Grayton Beach. They have this pecan crusted grouper that is out of this world. For appetizer, try the chipotle bbq shrimp or the fried green omatoes topped with crab.
Fish Out Of Water is the best I have expereienced for fine dining and superb service if you are into that type of formality.
The Red Bar is ALWAYS a favorite. (Gotta love those potatoes and that apple dumpling)
Cafe 331 ... Nick'ss Sushi is AWESOME and do not forget that pokie salad!
Basmaties when one is in the mood for Asain cuisine... You can't go wrong!
Angelina's is the best family resteraunt for Italian Seafood!
For more traditional Italian and a more upscale atmosphere, try Guglielmo's
Another unmentioned that is a MUST DO is Coccoons! Mike makes the worlds BEST smoked Tuna Dip!
Yianni's is GREAT
Spicy Noodle makes a veggie pizza that will knock your socks off!
Pandora's for a prime rib is another great choice!
We are also getting a new "Florida Fish House" not sure of it's opening date, but am excited!
For some decent seafood I wouold go to Bayou Bill's
By ALL MEANS stop in for a glass of wine and refreshments at The Larder, and the MUST DO is the mornign coffee at Beach Java. They also have icecream and Friday nights have a great musician playing so you have your choice of Coffee at Beach Java or Wine at The Larder.. Bother offer great snacks.
Hope this was somewhat helpful!
Fish Out Of Water is the best I have expereienced for fine dining and superb service if you are into that type of formality.
The Red Bar is ALWAYS a favorite. (Gotta love those potatoes and that apple dumpling)
Cafe 331 ... Nick'ss Sushi is AWESOME and do not forget that pokie salad!
Basmaties when one is in the mood for Asain cuisine... You can't go wrong!
Angelina's is the best family resteraunt for Italian Seafood!
For more traditional Italian and a more upscale atmosphere, try Guglielmo's
Another unmentioned that is a MUST DO is Coccoons! Mike makes the worlds BEST smoked Tuna Dip!
Yianni's is GREAT
Spicy Noodle makes a veggie pizza that will knock your socks off!
Pandora's for a prime rib is another great choice!
We are also getting a new "Florida Fish House" not sure of it's opening date, but am excited!
For some decent seafood I wouold go to Bayou Bill's
By ALL MEANS stop in for a glass of wine and refreshments at The Larder, and the MUST DO is the mornign coffee at Beach Java. They also have icecream and Friday nights have a great musician playing so you have your choice of Coffee at Beach Java or Wine at The Larder.. Bother offer great snacks.
Hope this was somewhat helpful!
WatermanWatermanBeach LoverVentura County CA206 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Market Cafe - What's good there? Driven by several times but never stopped.
I am a local who eats at Seagrove Market all the time. I like the no-nonsense, unpretentious atmosphere. The prices are good at lunch and high at dinner, but other than subbing fries for a baked potato, the menu is essentially the same all day. Unless you can sit outside, it is not a good place for a big group as there are only 2- and 4-person tables inside. The fried grouper is awesome! The grilled is also good if you want to save a few calories (which I wouldn't recommend on vacation). The shrimp po boy (fried) is great as well. Whatever you do, make sure you order a side of hush puppies -- they are to die for! Oh, and I actually think they have one of the best cheeseburgers on 30A and it is an inexpensive menu item. Hope that helps!
My gut is still healing from the double cheese I had 2 TIMES when in SoWal last week. Great stuff! :clap_1:
WildernesterWildernesterBeach LoverChatta/Grayton54 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
If you have not had breakfast at Blue Orleans, you have missed a real treat. The Cajun omelet was the best this a.m.
shakennotstirredshakennotstirredBeach FanaticPittsburgh, PA1,287 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
shakennotstirredBeach FanaticPittsburgh, PA1,287 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticBy ALL MEANS stop in for a glass of wine and refreshments at The Larder, and the MUST DO is the mornign coffee at Beach Java. They also have icecream and Friday nights have a great musician playing so you have your choice of Coffee at Beach Java or Wine at The Larder.. Bother offer great snacks.
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Where is the Larder located?
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Where is the Larder located?
phdphayphdphayBeach Fanatic297 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
phdphayBeach Fanatic297 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticLarder is in that lemon-lime-colored building just east of One Seagrove Place (you know, the tallest building on 30-A).
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertAnyone tried the boathouse in Watercolor. I agree with Fish out of Water. Lots of butt kissing which I love when I'm paying that much for dinner but it was great.Baithouse at WaterColor is closed most of the time, but I have eaten there a few times last year. This year, they have been closed every time I go.
Is Borago's ever open. Can't tell you how many times Ive tried to eat there and they are always closed. River Otter's list is great. BTW, Just tried Bogwalk at Destin Commons. Small servings but excellent chow.Borago's opens at 6:00pm everyday. Seems like they closed on Mondays in the past, but I think they are open 7 days per week now. Make reservations 231-9167.
WildernesterWildernesterBeach LoverChatta/Grayton54 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
The Baithouse is open for breakfast and lunch only.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertThe Baithouse is open for breakfast and lunch only.Do you know the days which they are open for lunch? I have recently stopped by several times for lunch and they were closed.
jtnkellyjtnkellyBeach ComberTN30 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
We are down here in Seagrove right now and have a new favorite restaurant: Yianni's Seagrove Grill. Ate there Monday night. Top to bottom: service, appetizers, entrees, everything, was excellent.
Angelinas was good but service was bad Sunday night. Last night stopped at Goatfeathers II and picked up 2 lbs. freshly-steamed shrimp and ate in. It was great!
Angelinas was good but service was bad Sunday night. Last night stopped at Goatfeathers II and picked up 2 lbs. freshly-steamed shrimp and ate in. It was great!
sunshinesunshineBeach Loversouth walton182 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Do you know the days which they are open for lunch? I have recently stopped by several times for lunch and they were closed.The Baithouse is open daily except Monday & Tuesday for breakfast and lunch . If you haven't been there, I highly recommend it - beautiful setting and good food.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI guess I hit them on Monday and Tuesday. The few times I ate there in the past were great -- Few people, awesome atmosphere, good service, reasonable prices, good (not WOW!) food, and good portions. I have eaten there only for dinner, but I am looking forward to my next lunch there.
suesueBeach Comber24 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
I liked the food at Angelinas--but we had the same experience as mentioned in another post--bad service, very rude waiter-
This thread has been great-we will be in the area beginning Saturday, and can't wait to try Elmo's and the Smiling Fish-it will be our first trip to both. We usually cook in at night, and only go out about once a week for dinner-with the number of kids we bring it's no fun getting everyone ready to go out for dinner-So, the recipes mentioned in another thread will also be helpful-anyone out there have an award winning crab cake recipe?? thanks
This thread has been great-we will be in the area beginning Saturday, and can't wait to try Elmo's and the Smiling Fish-it will be our first trip to both. We usually cook in at night, and only go out about once a week for dinner-with the number of kids we bring it's no fun getting everyone ready to go out for dinner-So, the recipes mentioned in another thread will also be helpful-anyone out there have an award winning crab cake recipe?? thanks
phdphayphdphayBeach Fanatic297 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
phdphayBeach Fanatic297 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticMy gut is still healing from the double cheese I had 2 TIMES when in SoWal last week. Great stuff! :clap_1:My Buckhead (Atlanta, for those of you who don't frequent the ATL) hairdresser/salon owner (and 30-A property owner as well) adores the hushpuppies at the Seagrove Market Cafe, as do we. He stops there for a take-out of hushpuppies on his way back to Atlanta.
2cat2catBeach Comber25 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
Is the Lakeplace restaurant still around? I remember hearing good things about it awhile back.
KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,475 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,475 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminIs the Lakeplace restaurant still around? I remember hearing good things about it awhile back.
Yes it is still open, although it changed ownership.
lollygallollygalBeach FanaticChattanooga, Tennessee292 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
lollygalBeach FanaticChattanooga, Tennessee292 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticYes it is still open, although it changed ownership.
Where is LakePlace? :?: :?:
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertWhere is LakePlace? :?: :?:LakePlace is on the West end of 30-A in Dune Allen, about 1 mile west of Gulf Place on the north side of the road. Several of my good friends claim LakePlace as their favorite restaurant in the area.
lollygallollygalBeach FanaticChattanooga, Tennessee292 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
lollygalBeach FanaticChattanooga, Tennessee292 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThanks, SJ! Is this a fancy schmancy place with reservations recommended, or a casual eatery? What's good there? We'll put it on our list to try if we are ever able to get down that way without a HURRICANE or TS in our path!:bang:
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