SoWal Favorites - What's the best meal in SoWal?

**kurt** · 07-28-2008, 09:11 AM

Please tell us your favorite dish or meal in SoWal - your suggestion may be published in a visitor guide from Beaches Of South Walton TDC. Thanks for your help!

**sunspotbaby** · 07-28-2008, 09:39 AM

The grouper at D & K's with the seafood sauce!! yumm....

**Miss Kitty** · 07-28-2008, 09:58 AM

The Kitty Special at Borago....

Arugula Salad

Scallop appetizer (although pea can eat an entree size)

Chocolate Creme Brulee

**potatovixen** · 07-28-2008, 10:10 AM

Eggs Benedict at Red Bar on a Sunday afternoon. Accompanied by a bloody mary and Dread Clampitt playing in the 'living room.'

**Beach Runner** · 07-28-2008, 11:15 AM

Caf� Thirty-A
Arugula Salad
Shaved Pecorino, Toasted Pine Nuts, Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
Wood Oven Roasted Alaskan King Salmon
Chile/Cumin Crusted, Tomatillos, Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Pepper Medley, Chile Lime Sauce
Warm Rum Raisin/Apple Bread Pudding
Cinnamon Ice Cream, Kentucky Bourbon Sauce

A close second:
Borago
The Kitty Special (with the shrimp and scallops entr�e)

**InletBchDweller** · 07-28-2008, 05:34 PM

I also like the Kitty Special but prefer the Caeser instead of Arugula salad.

The "Dana Roll" at 30AChops

Flip Flops Gorgonzola Burger

**Smiling JOe** · 07-28-2008, 05:41 PM

That'd be the Kitty Special. See post #2 above.

**DavidD** · 07-28-2008, 05:41 PM

I still love the paneed chicken at the Red Bar.

**SWGB** · 07-29-2008, 11:39 AM

Anything from Fire in Grayton.

Also the chili cheese dog at Flip Flops in Seagrove.

Oh and seasonal salad and a pizza at Amore.

**DuneAHH** · 07-29-2008, 11:46 AM

Dinner: D & K's Snapper with Seafood Sauce.

Lunch: Flip Flops Gorgonzola Burger (the fries are good, but I really miss their amazing onion rings!)

Breakfast: Don Pedro's pancakes (the BEST), ham steak & eggs over medium

**scooterbug44** · 07-29-2008, 11:47 AM

Pizza, cheesy bread, and caprese salad or carpaccio from Amore for casual food.

Anything at Vintij or Fire for brunch or dinner!

**tsutcli** · 07-29-2008, 12:08 PM

Lunch menu at Cowgirl Kitchen, Rosemary

**Beach Runner** · 07-29-2008, 12:39 PM

Hubby says:

Best Breakfast:
Hibiscus Caf�
Hibiscus iced tea combined with anything else on the menu

Best lunch:
Red Bar
Cheeseburger with onion rings and a few Sweetwater 420's

Best Dinner:
Borago
Caesar salad, angel hair pasta with shrimp, and Mollydooker wine
(Frozen yogurt at Dalton's for dessert)

**DuneAHH** · 07-29-2008, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Beach Runner

Hubby says:

Best Breakfast:
Hibiscus Caf�
Hibiscus iced tea combined with anything else on the menu

Best lunch:
Red Bar
Cheeseburger with onion rings and a few Sweetwater 420's

Best Dinner:
Borago
Caesar salad, angel hair pasta with shrimp, and Molly Dooker wine
(Frozen yogurt at Dalton's for dessert)

Hey BR,
what's a Sweetwater 420?

**Beach Runner** · 07-29-2008, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Dune-AHH

Hey BR,
what's a Sweetwater 420?

A beer made by an Atlanta brewery. http://www.sweetwaterbrew.com/

**InletBchOwnr** · 07-29-2008, 02:41 PM

Hibiscus breakfast - anything and everything
Tarpon Club atop Bud & Ally's in Seaside lunch - water views and smoked tuna dip and beer/s (we eat lite lunches)
Fish Out of Water dinner - anything on that superb menu

**drsvelte** · 07-29-2008, 08:19 PM

what's a Sweetwater 420?

Very hoppy and very good!

It is also available on draught at Jim & Nick's in Baytowne.

**Foodlover** · 07-31-2008, 12:02 AM

Stinky's Stew (Shrimp, Mussles, Gulf Fish, Crab Legs, Wine, Tomato, Lemon, Garlic Broth with Roast Potato and Corn) with Pressed Crab Poboy Wedge at Stinky's Fish Camp!

**goofer44** · 07-31-2008, 07:43 PM

The ravioli in mushroom sauce at SMILING FISH

**JUL** · 07-31-2008, 10:00 PM

mahi-mahi at red bar and key lime pie after

**JUL** · 07-31-2008, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by tsutcli

Lunch menu at Cowgirl Kitchen, Rosemary

Second that! Cowgirl Kitchen is grayt for lunch! Love the chick salad and they have fabulously different dips! It also has a fun vibe!

**Allifunn** · 08-01-2008, 07:50 AM

How does one "define" best meal? I think it all depends on who, what, when and where. I am always having a "best" meal in SoWal

**Jim Tucker** · 08-02-2008, 06:58 AM

The best dinner in SoWal is TUNA CASABLANCA at Criolla's.
#1 Yellowfin Tuna seasoned with Moroccan spices and seared rare, served with sticky Bamboo rice, papaya seed and wasabi paint, and a fresh cucumber and baby greens salad.

**Plays With Food** · 08-02-2008, 11:04 AM

That does it - we are definitely getting to Criolla's next year!

Originally Posted by jim45

The best dinner in SoWal is TUNA CASABLANCA at Criolla's.
#1 Yellowfin Tuna seasoned with Moroccan spices and seared rare, served with sticky Bamboo rice, papaya seed and wasabi paint, and a fresh cucumber and baby greens salad.

**30A Skunkape** · 08-02-2008, 11:09 AM

Firecracker grouper at Basmati
Lamb chops at Cafe Tango
Seafood dip at D&K
Raw oysters at Hurricanes
Guacamole at Taco Bar
Fish tacos at Smiling Fish
Any tapas at Criollas
Seasonal salad at Amore (best pizza, too)

**skippertoo** · 08-02-2008, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Dune-AHH

Hey BR,
what's a Sweetwater 420?

Also on draft at Shades (420, Blue & IPA). Also avail in bottle at Publix at Inlet bch

Best Meal:

Fried Shrimp at D & K's

**drsvelte** · 08-02-2008, 03:20 PM

The "last" best meal I had was the fish tacos at Hurricanes. I also really like that quirky cucumber salad they serve.

The absolute very best salad (altho technically not in SoWal) I've had was the antipasto plate at the late, great Tony's in Destin Commons.

**Mermaid** · 08-03-2008, 11:44 PM

Friends of ours were in Grayton Beach over the Memorial Day holiday with three generations of their family and they all went to Stinky's Fish Camp. Everyone loved the menu but their daughter the vegetarian. It could have been the death knoll for a pleasant family outing had not the wonderful chefs created a special dinner just for her. It turns out that someone in the kitchen is also a vegetarian and was delighted to go the extra mile to accomodate my friend's daughter. And yes, it was a delicious dinner.

**buster** · 08-06-2008, 05:43 PM

Anything at Fabrice but if you want specifics I'll go with:
Onion Soup - Soupe A L'oignon Des Halles as good as it gets.
Lobster Pasta - not your ordinary seafood pasta.
Rasberry tart - yes, it's perfect.

Fabrice is a warm and inviting french bistro like you'd find on a fascinating side street in Paris, yet it is simple and elegant, fitting right in at WaterColor. Fabrice & Fabienne are such a fun and welcome relief to the scene on Scenic 30A.

**SeaGroovy** · 08-09-2008, 09:35 PM

Rigatoni Shrimp Fra Diavolo at Angelina's...so spicy, but so good. And get the house gorgonzola dressing. That's always my birthday dinner!

**Beach Runner** · 08-09-2008, 09:52 PM

Tonight:
Caf� Thirty-A
Salad with fried oysters and Applewood bacon
Lobster tails with cheese "mac" combined with truffles and crawfish

**Teresa** · 08-09-2008, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by DavidD

I still love the paneed chicken at the Red Bar.

me too!!! with mashed potatoes as big as my head!!!

and their signature salad - delicious!!!

**Teresa** · 08-09-2008, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by goofer44

The ravioli in mushroom sauce at SMILING FISH

what????? I've never had this one! but Smiling Fish is my all time lunch place favorite. Their salads slay me. my fave is a grouper filet over salad with sweet/hot sauce dressing and tiny roasted potatoes. also love their caesar salad with fried shrimp. hell, I love any damn thing on their menu.

also:

Fabrice. any sandwich. because the bread is so wonderful. any sandwich is the best ever. and for dinner: fetuccini with lobster. OMG. talking about dying.

**cooper** · 08-11-2008, 10:01 PM

Breakfast: cycle to Cowgirl Kitchen for the chorizo taco
Lunch: peanut butter (crunchy of course) and jelly, pretzels, and miller lite under the umbrella at the beach
Dinner: seasoned shrimp from goatfeathers and my wife's fettucine alfredo with a great Brunello (from Courtyard) while watching the sunset from the picnic table

**tamara** · 08-13-2008, 09:50 AM

The 3 dip appetizer at Fire (must get the apricot habanero as one choice)
Followed by the pineapple salad
And the grilled grouper for your entree

**scooterbug44** · 08-13-2008, 09:59 AM

OMG, yes! I love the apricot habanero so much our dip "trio" is sometimes 2 apricot habanero dips and 1 of something else!

**tamara** · 08-13-2008, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by scooterbug44

OMG, yes! I love the apricot habanero so much our dip "trio" is sometimes 2 apricot habanero dips and 1 of something else!

That is so funny you say that...that is exactly what me did last time we went!

**Teresa** · 08-13-2008, 03:14 PM

had the bacon cheeseburger at Salty Dog's today. a definite contender for best burger on the beach. hand patted, delicious/quality beef and cheese, and a really yummy bun with a sweet flavor that really topped it off well.

the fries are also outstanding. onion rings - the very best.

**Miss Kitty** · 08-13-2008, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

had the bacon cheeseburger at Salty Dog's today. a definite contender for best burger on the beach. hand patted, delicious/quality beef and cheese, and a really yummy bun with a sweet flavor that really topped it off well.

the fries are also outstanding. onion rings - the very best.

...this from the French Fry Queen! I could eat french fries and onion rings all day!

**Teresa** · 08-13-2008, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

...this from the French Fry Queen! I could eat french fries and onion rings all day!

our friend Rob, bartender, is easy on the eyes too! just kidding Rob. well, not really. you are a cutie and really nice too. not to mention taken. but they make specialty Salty Dog vodka drinks... they keep piles of fresh grapefruit up on the bar just waiting to be squeezed.

so, Miss Kitty - we shall have to visit the Dawg for top quality bar food and drink.... October is getting closer!

I must admit, I have never been a big fan of anything in that establishment under previous ownerships until now. it is has really good food and good feel.

**Beach Runner** · 08-13-2008, 08:46 PM

Actually the best meal we had in SoWal last week was daughter's fish tacos with onions/jalapenos/poblanos/garlic/limes, jalapeno cole slaw, and homemade salsa and guacamole.

**Teresa** · 08-13-2008, 11:24 PM

okay BR. I was going to say this earlier but thought it would be too much like bragging. but, I think I shall say it. the best meal I've had in SoWal recently was the one I fixed the other night:

grilled chicken diablo (italian marinated chicken breasts, grilled to perfection)
penne with gorganzola sauce and roasted pine nuts / extra gorg sauce to go on the chicken and bread and whatever...
steamed/sauteed green beans in butter
publix chicago italian bread slices with butter

had it waiting for Chef Allifunn upon her return from her trip. she approved. and ate like a damn hawg. no lie. then we had pistachio/almond ice cream. and watched A Good Year with russell crowe. it was a night to remember. O ;pve tjat gorgeous man!

**Miss Kitty** · 08-14-2008, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

okay BR. I was going to say this earlier but thought it would be too much like bragging. but, I think I shall say it. the best meal I've had in SoWal recently was the one I fixed the other night:

grilled chicken diablo (italian marinated chicken breasts, grilled to perfection)
penne with gorganzola sauce and roasted pine nuts / extra gorg sauce to go on the chicken and bread and whatever...
steamed/sauteed green beans in butter
publix chicago italian bread slices with butter

had it waiting for Chef Allifunn upon her return from her trip. she approved. and ate like a damn hawg. no lie. then we had pistachio/almond ice cream. and watched A Good Year with russell crowe. it was a night to remember. O ;pve tjat gorgeous man!

I am doing this...

. I think the translation is...I love that gorgeous man. I am so glad celebrities have no effect on me!

**Beach Runner** · 08-14-2008, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

okay BR. I was going to say this earlier but thought it would be too much like bragging. but, I think I shall say it. the best meal I've had in SoWal recently was the one I fixed the other night:

Yum! Sounds great!

**BeachbumAggie** · 08-20-2008, 03:47 PM

My personal favorite single dish is the crawfish pie at Stinky's, it's creamy, full of crawfish, it's what a pot pie should be!!

My husband's fav is D&K's cajun ribeye with the crab and crawfish tails piled on top.

Best shrimp basket for us is Stinky's

Best appetizer is D&K's warm seafood dip with garlic bread

Best Dessert is at the Seaside candy store, it's the chocolate, caramel fudge log-OMG!

**Allifunn** · 08-21-2008, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

grilled chicken diablo (italian marinated chicken breasts, grilled to perfection)
penne with gorganzola sauce and roasted pine nuts / extra gorg sauce to go on the chicken and bread and whatever...
steamed/sauteed green beans in butter
publix chicago italian bread slices with butter

had it waiting for Chef Allifunn upon her return from her trip. she approved. and ate like a damn hawg. no lie. then we had pistachio/almond ice cream. and watched A Good Year with russell crowe. it was a night to remember. O ;pve tjat gorgeous man!

I just saw this, and YES!!! the meal was wonderful!!!

gorgonzola pasta....

pistachio/almond ice cream...

Russle Crowe....

On another note, I had breakfast with ToFarTampa and Tootsie last week at Hibiscus. I had the artichoke, tomato and mushroom frittata and had bites of the bluberry pancakes and the waffle topped with organic CRUNCHY peanutbutter!!! YUM. The fruit they give you is a HUGE portion and very fresh, topped with honey and shaved coconut. YUMMMMMY

**Teresa** · 08-21-2008, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

I am doing this...

. I think the translation is...I love that gorgeous man. I am so glad celebrities have no effect on me!

thanks MK! sometimes my fingers type so fast I don't know what they are typing.

Originally Posted by BeachbumAggie

My personal favorite single dish is the crawfish pie at Stinky's, it's creamy, full of crawfish, it's what a pot pie should be!!

My husband's fav is D&K's cajun ribeye with the crab and crawfish tails piled on top.

Best shrimp basket for us is Stinky's

Best appetizer is D&K's warm seafood dip with garlic bread

Best Dessert is at the Seaside candy store, it's the chocolate, caramel fudge log-OMG!

love D&K's seafood dip. and the rest of your suggestions sound so good I have to go seek them out - especially the crawfish pie!!!

Originally Posted by Allifunn

I just saw this, and YES!!! the meal was wonderful!!!

gorgonzola pasta....

pistachio/almond ice cream...

Russle Crowe....

yes. home cooked russell crowe dinner topped off with dessert - yum.

**srich3** · 08-22-2008, 09:00 AM

Although we have had some great meals in SOWAL, D&K's bb-q shrimp. Still crave it. Have tried to duplicate with no such luck

Can't wait to come back

**Morgan Foster** · 08-28-2008, 04:38 PM

Portabello Filet at Cafe Tango. And definately the eggs benidict w bloody marys at the Red Bar. Especially with Dread Clampitt playing.

**Easternlakefan** · 08-28-2008, 10:32 PM

Favorite Foods
The Smoked Tuna Dip at Coccons on 30A
The Bacalava at Modica Market
Fresh seafood for the Grill from Goatfeather II on 30A
Gyro's at Yannis on 30A
PoBoys at Market Cafe on 30A and 395