Thai Cafe in Grayton Beach closed permanently

more pizza

The family that owns Jasmine Thai in Destin has mentioned that they'd be open to running a second restaurant if they felt like they could make the numbers work out for it. And that could be very good for SoWal indeed if they headed out that way.

It's probably a case that Thai food is a hard sell to the tourism crowd more common in the area while, to a family on vacation, trying a pizza or sandwiches at a non-chain restaurant is seen as less risky. Jasmine's clientele seems to run about 90% Destin and Bluewater locals, even with Destin Commons right across the road.

I think they could make a go of it if they publicized it more - lots of people like Thai, but many were unaware there was a Thai place on 30-A.......and it makes a nice change from pizza and can be much cheaper than dining out.

NOOOO! Oh this is sad. It's true that almost every time I have gone there I've run into locals and not so many tourist types. Too bad if it wasn't enough to keep it going...I sure hope another one will open up. I have to agree, it seems there are enough pizza places these days...

Very sad day for me and mine.

If you want to come to SoWal and open a Thai restaurant I will make sure you have plenty of business.

The space will house a pizza joint.

I will second that one....for sure!!!!

The last 2 owners in that space were driving over from Ft. Walton and it was too much travel time. There are 18 Thai restaurants in FWB.

We really don't need more pizza here in SoWal.

The family that owns Jasmine Thai in Destin has mentioned that they'd be open to running a second restaurant if they felt like they could make the numbers work out for it. And that could be very good for SoWal indeed if they headed out that way.

It's probably a case that Thai food is a hard sell to the tourism crowd more common in the area while, to a family on vacation, trying a pizza or sandwiches at a non-chain restaurant is seen as less risky. Jasmine's clientele seems to run about 90% Destin and Bluewater locals, even with Destin Commons right across the road.

I would love to see Jasmine come to SoWal. They have excellent food. Love their shrimp fried rice dish.

We'll miss Sam and all at Thai Cafe - bye bye. thanks for the pad thai and all the love! you'll be very missed by many locals.

The family that owns Jasmine Thai in Destin has mentioned that they'd be open to running a second restaurant if they felt like they could make the numbers work out for it. And that could be very good for SoWal indeed if they headed out that way.

It's probably a case that Thai food is a hard sell to the tourism crowd more common in the area while, to a family on vacation, trying a pizza or sandwiches at a non-chain restaurant is seen as less risky. Jasmine's clientele seems to run about 90% Destin and Bluewater locals, even with Destin Commons right across the road.

IMO, Jasmine Thai is delicious! I always have to have the shrimp tempura appetizer and it is almost a meal by itself.

Jasmine's Mussaman curry is perfect on a cooler evening.

I find it funny how there are so many Thai restaurants in FWB that they've stopped going by the usual sorts of names for those kinds of businesses and have moved on to names like Rosa's Donuts and Thai Food, Sir Sandwich, Gus' Corona Cafe and Thai Food and Big Daddy's BBQ and Thai.

Rosa's Donuts and Thai Food

ROSA'S Donuts and Thai Food????

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Kurt, thank you for solving the mystery. I called the Thai Cafe tonight and the phone said that the number had been disconnected. I thought that this was a very bad omen, indeed, and you have confirmed my suspicions.

What are we going to do when we get that sudden Thai food craving?

ROSA'S Donuts and Thai Food????

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It's the little place formerly known as Rosa's Donuts and Ice Cream across ME Cutoff from about where the FWB Circuit City used to be. The Asian influence in FWB shows up in interesting ways.

Jasmine's Mussaman curry is perfect on a cooler evening.

I find it funny how there are so many Thai restaurants in FWB that they've stopped going by the usual sorts of names for those kinds of businesses and have moved on to names like Rosa's Donuts and Thai Food, Sir Sandwich, Gus' Corona Cafe and Thai Food and Big Daddy's BBQ and Thai.

Big Daddy's BBQ and Thai
our favorite thai food ever. Donna, original owner of Royal Orchid, bought Daddy's BBQ several years ago (Mary Esther - on 98), and she kept the BBQ and added her thai menu. its awesome. we try to go see Donna whenever we get over that way.

I am very sad to hear about the Thai Cafe, I definitely will miss the place.

I hope Jasmine does consider heading this way... and I'm intrigued by Big Daddy's BBQ in FWB, will have to try it next time I'm there.

Sign of the times. Pizza is cheap and one can feed a whole fam.

I am sorry about the Thai Cafe! I have such fond memories of thai take-out at the Dargs right after they moved to SoWal. Their soup was soooooo good!

Sign of the times. Pizza is cheap and one can feed a whole fam.

Cheap? I paid $22 for a small veggie pizza tonight. Down with tourist trap pizza!

Cheap? I paid $22 for a small veggie pizza tonight. Down with tourist trap pizza!

Did you get a small vegan for that price?

Going to miss the Thai Cafe. It was very good.

Cheap? I paid $22 for a small veggie pizza tonight. Down with tourist trap pizza!

Publix has a sale on their Large Tombstone Garlic Bread Crust Pizzas...2 for $6.00 (1/2 price) Not bad in a pinch if you like thick crust for only $3 -- ends today (Tuesday).

Big Daddy's was a smart buy for Donna. It was well established and a big lunch hit with the Hurlburt crew since it is right next door on 98. At one time she had 3 restaurants going, including Royal Orchid in Miramar Beach, and a place in Gulf Breeze by the bridge.

The owner of Big Daddy's opened a BBQ joint nearby after he sold it to her - not nice. She one upped him by adding more and more Thai food to the menu and has more business than ever.

And a lot of the Hurlburt crew views eating very spicy food as a test of their manliness, (the super-hot wings from Buffalo's Reef are a favorite in that regard) so that place on 98 is a perfect location for that kind of food.

I would love to see Jasmine come to SoWal. They have excellent food. Love their shrimp fried rice dish.

We'll miss Sam and all at Thai Cafe - bye bye. thanks for the pad thai and all the love! you'll be very missed by many locals.

Looks like I'll be stopping by RO more often ;-) Pad Thai!!

Another great choice for Thai food on Sundays in Fort Walton Beach is as follows:

Wat Mongkolratanaram of Fort Walton Beach
741 MAYFLOWER AVENUE
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547
TEL : (904) 863-2906
FAX : (904) 863-1513
Sundays 9 am – 3 pm
Thai Charity Food Court:
Hwy 98 to Beale, Beale to Lewis ( as you near Sam’s Club which is on the west side of Beale…but take a right at Lewis) , take that right turn on Lewis and the venue is 1/2 mile on left drive in (Landmark : WAT Buddhist Temple with flags on flagpole) be sure to*drive into the grounds to the back lot*, otherwise you might not notice where this takes place...lots of parking in rear which is where the access to food booths are This is the best of home cooking by the most accomplished home Thai cooks from our area…just a wonderful experience…we left with bundles of stuff for eating over the next few days…and the prices are really surprisingly low…


Though I didn't get to eat there this year, my friend Niki did, and she said it was as wonderful as last year (when we did get to eat there) - with lots of fire if you want it. Here are some photos from our 2008 lunch[FONT=&quot]


[/FONT]Noodle Soup With Pork & Chicken
[FONT=&quot][/FONT]Note the fiery condiments up top!


Seasonings Are Prepped for Thai Coleslaw
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[/FONT]Thai Coleslaw[FONT=&quot]


[/FONT]Fried Chicken in Progress[FONT=&quot]


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[/FONT]Jasmine Rice[FONT=&quot]


[/FONT]Dessert is Prepared

I don't know what this is called, but it is delicious!
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[/FONT] Seriously, if you love Thai food, it's worth a Sunday drive to Fort Walton Beach. And if you don't want to go that far - it seems you guys already know about Jasmine Thai in Destin.[FONT=&quot]
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Looks like I'll be stopping by RO more often ;-) Pad Thai!!

I have them programmed in my phone - if I call them as I am walking to my car at Destin Commons, it is ready by the time I get there!