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

**Paige** · 08-29-2008, 10:01 AM

Breakfast - Breakfast Burrito from Cocoons

Lunch - Fried Grouper Sandwich and beer from Seagrove Market

Dinner - Parmesan Fried Oysters with Corn Relish, Shrimp and Scallops, Creme Brulee and a good bottle of wine.

**LoriO** · 09-02-2008, 12:59 PM

The grouper plate at George's, with the slaw, and gumbo, followed by the Key Lime pie. George is a genius!

**shellak** · 09-08-2008, 07:43 AM

if cantina laredo qualifies for south walton, that is our favorite eating venue!!!

**Beach Runner** · 09-13-2008, 03:06 PM

My new best friend for lunch -- the tuna salad Ni�oise at George's.

Of course, you won't like it.

**Romeosmydog** · 09-13-2008, 04:59 PM

I want in on this...

Hibiscus for breakfast, anything from the menu as long as you get it served up by the new hot guy and one of Cherrie's famous hugs.

Fire for lunch, the trio sans the wacky cranberry, walnut and stinky cheese dip (barf) BRING BACK THE CILANTRO ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND PEANUT DIP.

Dinner at Stinky's BBQ Shrimp with Unka Dukes Geaux Juice. Make a rabbit slap a hound dog.

**Teresa** · 09-13-2008, 06:43 PM

I just cannot stop lunching at Fabrice. as skunky often says: 'nuff said.

**Beach Runner** · 09-13-2008, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

I just cannot stop lunching at Fabrice. as skunky often says: 'nuff said.

Okay, next on our list.

**Allifunn** · 09-13-2008, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by Easternlakefan

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

on the smoked tuna dip!
Have not tried the Baclava at Modica...but baclava is my MOST favorite dessert in the world!

Originally Posted by Tootsie

I just cannot stop lunching at Fabrice. as skunky often says: 'nuff said.

It was great!

As for Gyros...I am saving my opinion until I can try out Grecian Gardens

Goat feathers does have the best take home, steamed shrimp in the world!

**Teresa** · 09-13-2008, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Allifunn

It was great!

I've been there since we ate the other day.

plus brought home the bread.

**bluemtnfriend** · 09-13-2008, 10:14 PM

I had the best bacon wrapped scallops at Fire and their chocolate molten cake with homemade vanilla ice cream, yum.

**beach08** · 09-23-2008, 08:30 AM

White beans and fried oysters at Smiling Fish!

**pepper** · 09-23-2008, 11:34 AM

the Spanish Majon Cheese Grit Cakes with shrimp, crab and habanero butter sauce at Seering's Piano Cafe.

a bowl of Red Beans and Rice with some Geoux Juice at Blue Orleans.

**John R** · 10-22-2008, 08:34 AM

Any breakfast at Hibiscus
Pulled Pork Salad at 98 BBQ
Steak Pie Lunch plate at A Taste Of Oz
Vegetable Plate at Gravel Road

**Ocean Lover** · 10-22-2008, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

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.

Reminder for Toots and Kitty if they haven't already done so.

**scooterbug44** · 10-22-2008, 01:19 PM

Too bad it's closed because the folks who bought rental properties NEAR A BAR are offended by noise!

**Teresa** · 10-22-2008, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Ocean Lover

Reminder for Toots and Kitty if they haven't already done so.

glad we were not present the other night. MK and I may have gotten "involved"...

**Ocean Lover** · 10-22-2008, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by scooterbug44

Too bad it's closed because the folks who bought rental properties NEAR A BAR are offended by noise!

Originally Posted by Tootsie

glad we were not present the other night. MK and I may have gotten "involved"...

Yeah, I just read about what went down.

**Scooter** · 10-30-2008, 09:31 AM

Not in SoWal, but in Destin. Louisiana Lagniappe's Blackened Redfish with lobster and crab. Yum Yum! I love lobster pasta. I'll have to check out Fabrice when I come to Seaside next week. Can't wait! 4 couples coming down to stay in Seaside 8/5 - 8/11. Love Via Colori!

**incredible1** · 11-07-2008, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by Foodlover

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!

Its a work of art !!

**incredible1** · 11-07-2008, 12:07 AM

Oh and the Grits and Griads at Fire Brunch, along with the Lamb Balls
Ho my !!!!

**hmiller** · 11-10-2008, 12:23 PM

cafe tango has the best grouper!

**beachgrl** · 11-20-2008, 01:49 PM

The fish sandwich at the Red Bar and the salad with their dressing.....delicious.....key lime pie for dessert!

**brookeshattles** · 11-23-2008, 10:28 AM

Anything at Fish out of water is awesome...
Other than that Argula salad, Scallops for dinner and chocolate martini for dessert at Borago.
Stinky's burger and cheviche oysters for lunch.

**Teresa** · 11-25-2008, 07:46 AM

I had the very best egg/cheese/bacon biscuit at Amavida Seaside last week. yummy!!! with a delicious hot coffee. now, that was a good breakfast, enjoyed with a few friends sitting at the outdoor tables.

**watsonni** · 11-27-2008, 01:39 PM

Got to be Santa Rosa Grouper at the Beach Club. Chef George does it best!

**seaschnells** · 11-28-2008, 05:10 PM

Breakfast: Red Bar- Ham, Biscuit, 2 eggs fried, and cheese grits
Lunch: George's- Gyro with a side of roasted red potato salad
Dinner: Borago- Angel hair with red chilis and olive oil add fresh mozzarella and mushrooms
Desert: Anything at Fire

**Alice30A** · 12-13-2008, 10:59 AM

Dinner specials at Wild Olives. Wonderful

**Yarmap** · 01-30-2009, 10:56 PM

Wings at the old Shades in Seaside. The Wings at the new Shades are almost as good.

Yar

**jodiFL** · 05-22-2009, 10:41 PM

There are a few new ones that arent listed.... the Rueben @ Johnny McTighes. they also have a pretty good pizza if you havent tried it. Also one of the few places you can get a late-night (after 11pm) dinner.

**NightAngel** · 05-23-2009, 12:30 AM

Does anyone remember The Blue Heron in Phillips Inlet many years ago? That was the best food, ever. The Shrimp and Oysters Victoria were to die for.

**Beach Runner** · 05-23-2009, 10:33 AM

Right now I'd say that the best meal on 30A is at The Pizza Bar.

**Miss Kitty** · 05-24-2009, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Beach Runner

Right now I'd say that the best meal on 30A is at The Pizza Bar.

Thanks to Big D's suggestion, I had the best fried grouper at Pizza Bar on Friday night, our last supper. Had it along with a caprese salad and was in heaven! I will be dreaming of this meal ( and my companions) until October!

Thanks for the tip, Big D!

**ascell** · 05-24-2009, 06:53 AM

I'm not a local but my family and I have been visiting/camping in Sowal every year for the past several years. My favorite meal is a simple one cooked on a charcoal grill.

Beer can chicken - coated with butter and sprinkled with a spicy creole seasoning - grill at about 350 for 1 1/2 - 2 hours

Red potatoes skewered and grilled - slightly mashed and loaded with butter and the same creole seasoning - grill time depends on size of potatoes.

Sweet corn soaked for 20 minutes in water with silk removed and husks still on then grilled for about 20 min.

**Beach Runner** · 05-24-2009, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

Thanks to Big D's suggestion, I had the best fried grouper at Pizza Bar on Friday night, our last supper. Had it along with a caprese salad and was in heaven! I will be dreaming of this meal ( and my companions) until October!

Thanks for the tip, Big D!

He says, "You're welcome." Those are definitely two great dishes. The thought of the veggie pizza makes be want some for breakfast.

**Abby Prentiss** · 07-11-2011, 05:07 PM

I like the scallops at Onano.

**Vitamin D** · 07-12-2011, 12:37 PM

Reading thru the responses, I notice Criollas and Fabrice mentioned. Are these places still open? thanks
My favorite place, right now (unless I can find Fabrice) is Maries in Blue mt. excellent food, reasonably priced, not a fry pit.

**kurt** · 07-12-2011, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Vitamin D

Reading thru the responses, I notice Criollas and Fabrice mentioned. Are these places still open? thanks
My favorite place, right now (unless I can find Fabrice) is Maries in Blue mt. excellent food, reasonably priced, not a fry pit.

They are both long gone. :sad: