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For very special occasion...it's Cafe 30-A.  Probably one of the most highly regarded restaurants in the state. It's just down from the Tom Thumb. Usually requires reservations.

For very special occasion...it&#039;s Cafe 30-A.  Probably one of the most highly regarded restaurants in the state. It&#039;s just down from the Tom Thumb. Usually requires reservations.

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Special - depending on your style:
Onano's - Rosemary Beach
Cafe 30-A - Seagrove Beach
Bud & Alley's - Seaside
Fish Out Of Water - WaterColor
Criolla's - Grayton Beach
Borago - Grayton Beach
Pandora's - Grayton Beach
Basmati's - Blue Mountain Beach
Cafe Tango - Santa Rosa Beach
Marina Cafe - Destin
 
It's hard to beat a window table at Fish Out Of Water. Get there for sunset.

Special - depending on your style: 
Onano&#039;s - Rosemary Beach 
Cafe 30-A - Seagrove Beach 
Bud &amp; Alley&#039;s - Seaside 
Fish Out Of Water - WaterColor 
Criolla&#039;s - Grayton Beach 
Borago - Grayton Beach 
Pandora&#039;s - Grayton Beach 
Basmati&#039;s - Blue Mountain Beach 
Cafe Tango - Santa Rosa Beach 
Marina Cafe - Destin 
 
It&#039;s hard to beat a window table at Fish Out Of Water. Get there for sunset.

RiverOtter

got any pics?

[QUOTE=Seagrovebound]What is your favorite restaraunt for a very special occassion? We will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and need suggestions. What about Bud & Alley's in Seaside? :idontno:[/QUOTE]
 
Cafe 30A IMHO :cool:   I have disappointed too many times by Bud & Alley's.  Caffe 30A is just awesome :cool:   (take a credit card with a big credit line though :biggrin: )

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Seagrovebound">What is your favorite restaraunt for a very special occassion? We will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and need suggestions. What about Bud &amp; Alley&#039;s in Seaside? :idontno:</blockquote> 
Cafe 30A IMHO :cool: I have disappointed too many times by Bud &amp; Alley&#039;s. Caffe 30A is just awesome :cool: (take a credit card with a big credit line though 😀 )

Beach Girl

[QUOTE=Seagrovebound]What is your favorite restaraunt for a very special occassion?  We will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and need suggestions.  What about Bud & Alley's in Seaside?   :idontno:[/QUOTE]


Congrats on your 5 Year Anniversary!  We just celebrated ours in March.  We went to Seagrove the last week of April with our 14 month old....so needless to say, we did not have a romantic dinner.  I've never tried cafe 30a but have heard it's awesome.  I know other people love Pandora's but we were disappointed with their food.  It's very "wood" tasting to me, and I just don't like that.  Fish out of Water sounds and looks really neat.

Good luck!!!!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Seagrovebound">What is your favorite restaraunt for a very special occassion? We will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and need suggestions. What about Bud &amp; Alley&#039;s in Seaside? :idontno:</blockquote> 
 
Congrats on your 5 Year Anniversary! We just celebrated ours in March. We went to Seagrove the last week of April with our 14 month old....so needless to say, we did not have a romantic dinner. I&#039;ve never tried cafe 30a but have heard it&#039;s awesome. I know other people love Pandora&#039;s but we were disappointed with their food. It&#039;s very &quot;wood&quot; tasting to me, and I just don&#039;t like that. Fish out of Water sounds and looks really neat. 
 
Good luck!!!!

Smiling JOe

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[QUOTE=kurt]Special - depending on your style:
Onano's - Rosemary Beach
Cafe 30-A - Seagrove Beach
Bud & Alley's - Seaside
Fish Out Of Water - WaterColor
Criolla's - Grayton Beach
Borago - Grayton Beach
Pandora's - Grayton Beach
Basmati's - Blue Mountain Beach
Cafe Tango - Santa Rosa Beach
Marina Cafe - Destin
 
It's hard to beat a window table at Fish Out Of Water. Get there for sunset.[/QUOTE]

For a very special dinner, I would narrow the list to:
Fish Out Of Water - WaterColor
Criolla's - Grayton Beach
Basmati's - Blue Mountain Beach
Cafe Tango - Santa Rosa Beach

Each has a great, romantic atmosphere, with excellent food and service. 
If you like food with Asian flair, Basmati's would be my first pick. If you go, be sure to try the ginger ice cream and red bean icecream (combo plate) for desert.

Fish Out of Water and Criolla's have great wine selections, including the bubbly stuff.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="kurt">Special - depending on your style: 
Onano&#039;s - Rosemary Beach 
Cafe 30-A - Seagrove Beach 
Bud &amp; Alley&#039;s - Seaside 
Fish Out Of Water - WaterColor 
Criolla&#039;s - Grayton Beach 
Borago - Grayton Beach 
Pandora&#039;s - Grayton Beach 
Basmati&#039;s - Blue Mountain Beach 
Cafe Tango - Santa Rosa Beach 
Marina Cafe - Destin 
 
It&#039;s hard to beat a window table at Fish Out Of Water. Get there for sunset.</blockquote> 
For a very special dinner, I would narrow the list to: 
Fish Out Of Water - WaterColor 
Criolla&#039;s - Grayton Beach 
Basmati&#039;s - Blue Mountain Beach 
Cafe Tango - Santa Rosa Beach 
 
Each has a great, romantic atmosphere, with excellent food and service. 
If you like food with Asian flair, Basmati&#039;s would be my first pick. If you go, be sure to try the ginger ice cream and red bean icecream (combo plate) for desert. 
 
Fish Out of Water and Criolla&#039;s have great wine selections, including the bubbly stuff.

kathydwells

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Is Goatfeathers still there?  That is our favorite place to eat while we are there! I suppose it is not romantic enough for an anniversary dinner, but we do like it!

Yes, Goat Feathers is still here. If you like Goatfeathers, I don't know how comfortable you will be in my recommendations -- they are a far cry from Goatfeathers.

Yes, Goat Feathers is still here. If you like Goatfeathers, I don&#039;t know how comfortable you will be in my recommendations -- they are a far cry from Goatfeathers.

Seagrovebound

Beach Comber

:D Looks like we may have to go with Fish Out of Water - that one seems to be universally liked!  That is in the Watercolor development, right?  I'll get some reservations.  Thanks for the input guys!!  Oh, does this place require coat & tie - because that is NOT our style?!!

😀 Looks like we may have to go with Fish Out of Water - that one seems to be universally liked!  That is in the Watercolor development, right?  I&#039;ll get some reservations.  Thanks for the input guys!!  Oh, does this place require coat &amp; tie - because that is NOT our style?!!

[QUOTE=Seagrovebound]:D Looks like we may have to go with Fish Out of Water - that one seems to be universally liked! That is in the Watercolor development, right? I'll get some reservations. Thanks for the input guys!! Oh, does this place require coat & tie - because that is NOT our style?!![/QUOTE]
 
:floor: :floor: :floor: 
 
The courtroom is the only place in FLA that requires that.
 
 
 
 
Unless you're in an orange coverall. :blink:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Seagrovebound">😀 Looks like we may have to go with Fish Out of Water - that one seems to be universally liked! That is in the Watercolor development, right? I&#039;ll get some reservations. Thanks for the input guys!! Oh, does this place require coat &amp; tie - because that is NOT our style?!!</blockquote> 
:floor: :floor: :floor: 
 
The courtroom is the only place in FLA that requires that. 
 
 
 
 
Unless you&#039;re in an orange coverall. :blink:

Thank God!  We live in Kentucky and it's the same, the only places you see coat & tie are at the courtroom and the horse races! :floor:

Thank God!  We live in Kentucky and it&#039;s the same, the only places you see coat &amp; tie are at the courtroom and the horse races! :floor:

[QUOTE=Smiling JOe]Yes, Goat Feathers is still here. If you like Goatfeathers[/QUOTE]
 
Been there and won't go back:-P .  They do, however have a good fish market.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Yes, Goat Feathers is still here. If you like Goatfeathers</blockquote> 
Been there and won&#039;t go back😛 . They do, however have a good fish market.

[QUOTE=RiverOtter]Been there and won't go back:-P .  They do, however have a good fish market.[/QUOTE]

My thoughts exactly!

By the way, you will be very pleased with Fish Out of Water. Dress is "Resort Casual." When making reservations, I suggest informing them that it is your Anniversary and that you would like a great table for two.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="RiverOtter">Been there and won&#039;t go back😛 . They do, however have a good fish market.</blockquote> 
My thoughts exactly! 
 
By the way, you will be very pleased with Fish Out of Water. Dress is &quot;Resort Casual.&quot; When making reservations, I suggest informing them that it is your Anniversary and that you would like a great table for two.

Beach Fanatic

Hello SoWal Beach lovers!  We will be returning to Seacrest on May 20, to stay for 10 days this time!  I can't wait.  I've been lurking on your site on and off a few times, and I have noticed some great conversations about which restaurants are your favorites.  The fellow we rent our house from suggested the Santa Rosa Beach Club as the best place to eat.  We didn't go there last year, but my husband wanted me to check out its reputation. How about it-how does it compare to Cafe 30A (which I love, love), Fish Out of Water (ditto) and all the other great places you talk about?

Thanks much! :cool:

Hello SoWal Beach lovers! We will be returning to Seacrest on May 20, to stay for 10 days this time! I can&#039;t wait. I&#039;ve been lurking on your site on and off a few times, and I have noticed some great conversations about which restaurants are your favorites. The fellow we rent our house from suggested the Santa Rosa Beach Club as the best place to eat. We didn&#039;t go there last year, but my husband wanted me to check out its reputation. How about it-how does it compare to Cafe 30A (which I love, love), Fish Out of Water (ditto) and all the other great places you talk about? 
 
Thanks much! :cool:

[QUOTE=MKH]Hello SoWal Beach lovers! We will be returning to Seacrest on May 20, to stay for 10 days this time! I can't wait. I've been lurking on your site on and off a few times, and I have noticed some great conversations about which restaurants are your favorites. The fellow we rent our house from suggested the Santa Rosa Beach Club as the best place to eat. We didn't go there last year, but my husband wanted me to check out its reputation. How about it-how does it compare to Cafe 30A (which I love, love), Fish Out of Water (ditto) and all the other great places you talk about?
 
Thanks much! :cool:[/QUOTE]
 
:welcome: 
 
The SRB club has one of the best views on 30-A, being right on the water. I've only had lunch there but it was mmm mmm good.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="MKH">Hello SoWal Beach lovers! We will be returning to Seacrest on May 20, to stay for 10 days this time! I can&#039;t wait. I&#039;ve been lurking on your site on and off a few times, and I have noticed some great conversations about which restaurants are your favorites. The fellow we rent our house from suggested the Santa Rosa Beach Club as the best place to eat. We didn&#039;t go there last year, but my husband wanted me to check out its reputation. How about it-how does it compare to Cafe 30A (which I love, love), Fish Out of Water (ditto) and all the other great places you talk about? 
 
Thanks much! :cool:</blockquote> 
:welcome: 
 
The SRB club has one of the best views on 30-A, being right on the water. I&#039;ve only had lunch there but it was mmm mmm good.

[QUOTE=kurt]:welcome: 
 
The SRB club has one of the best views on 30-A, being right on the water. I've only had lunch there but it was mmm mmm good.[/QUOTE]
 
Never heard of it.  Hows about some directions. :cool:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="kurt">:welcome: 
 
The SRB club has one of the best views on 30-A, being right on the water. I&#039;ve only had lunch there but it was mmm mmm good.</blockquote> 
Never heard of it. Hows about some directions. :cool:

[QUOTE=MKH]  The fellow we rent our house from suggested the Santa Rosa Beach Club as the best place to eat.  
[/QUOTE]

I think I've seen that place before on 30A.  It's a gold color I think???  I always thought it was a private club thing.  So anyone can go there?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="MKH">The fellow we rent our house from suggested the Santa Rosa Beach Club as the best place to eat.</blockquote> 
I think I&#039;ve seen that place before on 30A. It&#039;s a gold color I think??? I always thought it was a private club thing. So anyone can go there?

For the Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club, I have an address of 4801 West County Highway 30A.  It says it is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5-10 PM.  They are 3 miles east of the Hwy 98/30A intersection.  

Any reviews anyone wants to share? :D

For the Santa Rosa Golf &amp; Beach Club, I have an address of 4801 West County Highway 30A. It says it is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5-10 PM. They are 3 miles east of the Hwy 98/30A intersection. 
 
Any reviews anyone wants to share? 😀

[QUOTE=MKH]For the Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club, I have an address of 4801 West County Highway 30A.  It says it is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5-10 PM.  They are 3 miles east of the Hwy 98/30A intersection.  

Any reviews anyone wants to share? :D[/QUOTE]

You don't see it on my list of recommendations, do you?
Great views, not so great chews. However, if you get just a burger for lunch, it is okay, and the views make it well worth it. The staff is very nice which also helps.

The club is semi-private meaning non-members can dine.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="MKH">For the Santa Rosa Golf &amp; Beach Club, I have an address of 4801 West County Highway 30A. It says it is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5-10 PM. They are 3 miles east of the Hwy 98/30A intersection. 
 
Any reviews anyone wants to share? 😀</blockquote> 
You don&#039;t see it on my list of recommendations, do you? 
Great views, not so great chews. However, if you get just a burger for lunch, it is okay, and the views make it well worth it. The staff is very nice which also helps. 
 
The club is semi-private meaning non-members can dine.

Thank you for letting me know.  I never saw it being discussed on this thread, which made me wonder if in fact it was a private club.  You saved us the trip.  Now instead I think we'll go to Cafe Tango!!!  Isn't that the place with the great pecan-encrusted grouper??

Thanks again :)

Thank you for letting me know. I never saw it being discussed on this thread, which made me wonder if in fact it was a private club. You saved us the trip. Now instead I think we&#039;ll go to Cafe Tango!!! Isn&#039;t that the place with the great pecan-encrusted grouper?? 
 
Thanks again 🙂

What is your favorite restaraunt for a very special occassion?  We will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and need suggestions.  What about Bud & Alley's in Seaside?   :idontno:

What is your favorite restaraunt for a very special occassion?  We will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and need suggestions.  What about Bud &amp; Alley&#039;s in Seaside?   :idontno:

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