Forms of Payment

No plastic

I believe that Louis Louis also only took cash. There was an ATM on site.

There is a growing trend with alot of places around here due to increased fees that are being charged to establishments to process any card. Another that I know of is McTighes Irish Pub in BMB. Most of the places have ATMs on premises but we also have most major banks in the area if you want to avoid any ATM charges. Just dont forget to bring a checkbook and you should be ok. Out of state checks are not a problem in most cash or check only places.

Gravel Road

Don Pedros no longer takes plastic. They take our check, but I don't know if that's because we are local or because they know ShallowsFuzz or if that's standard procedure.

Ballyhoo no longer accepts cards

What about Nick's in the Sticks, Stinky's Fish Camp, Seagrove Market, Flip Flops, Bruno's, Bud and Alley's, Goatfeathers, Basmati's and Fish Out of Water?

We will take a personal check also! Just bring an ID. Thanks.

There is a growing trend with alot of places around here due to increased fees that are being charged to establishments to process any card. Another that I know of is McTighes Irish Pub in BMB. Most of the places have ATMs on premises but we also have most major banks in the area if you want to avoid any ATM charges. Just dont forget to bring a checkbook and you should be ok. Out of state checks are not a problem in most cash or check only places.

It is about money. Going to cash allows things to be better, uh....managed, but also if they force you to cash then have their own ATM on site they are getting a cut of the fees, making more money.

Sorry, just do not by the fees thing. I think it is more about hiding dollars and making more fees for themselves.

Sorry, just do not by the fees thing. I think it is more about hiding dollars and making more fees for themselves.

Sorry, just do not buy into your belief. I've eaten in many a restaurant that took cards and when I paid cash, it wasn't rung up. Probably hidden. But my point is that any restaurant can hide cash if it wants to - but no restaurant can hide it all. So why point the finger just at these particular restaurants, which are struggling to survive in a tough time? If you're worried about contributing to dishonesty, ask for a receipt.

There are fees and problems associated with plastic when you are a business owner so I can see going cash or check only if you can. Clearly it works well for the Red Bar, we have a couple of local favorites in Ft Worth that are cash only and it works well for them, too. Hubby and I got new tile and wood floors thru most of our house last year and they would accept plastic but offered me a 5% discount if I'd go cash or check. I rather like the idea of cash or check getting a discount since it actually costs the business less to do business with me, the savings should be passed on to me!

It definitly keeps our menu prices down, which I don't think is something anyone would argue with. We give receipts with every transaction. Thanks for the discussion folks.

I was just trying to figure out how much cash to bring.

Even though I live here I always assume I will be paying cash when dining out. If they take plastic great, if not, I'm prepared.

I was just trying to figure out how much cash to bring.

That's how it is on SoWal - you are likely to get a lot more info than you bargained for.

Add Sally's Backside to the list.

Sally's frontside (apologies to Sally) accepts cards- $10 minimum. Are you sure you can't use a card when patronizing her backside (again apologies)? Hahahahaha

Our situation is particularly acute, as the closest ATM of our bank is located in Jacksonville.

Acute? C'mon.
Suck it up. Hit the ATM at Red Bar like everyone else, spend the extra $3 banking fee and have the time of your life. You're on vacation for heaven sakes!

Our situation is particularly acute, as the closest ATM of our bank is located in Jacksonville.

Have you tried the Publix ATM? It honors most networks, and they don't charge a fee, so if your bank doesn't charge a fee, you're set.

Our credit union is in Atlanta and has few ATMS, but Publix is always free for us.

Have you tried the Publix ATM? It honors most networks, and they don't charge a fee, so if your bank doesn't charge a fee, you're set.

Our credit union is in Atlanta and has few ATMS, but Publix is always free for us.

I second this response, works for me and has for years and there is usually a Publix near by. I am also with a credit union in Atlanta.

Sally's frontside (apologies to Sally) accepts cards- $10 minimum. Are you sure you can't use a card when patronizing her backside (again apologies)? Hahahahaha

With all apoligies duly accepted, I checked with Sally's frontside and was told that was correct...Sally's backside was not accepting plastic.

If you need a credit union ATM and your CU is part of the big networks, I'd try one of the Army Aviation CU offices:

Santa Rosa Beach
200 Mack Bayou Rd
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Phone: 850-267-2163
Safe Deposit boxes available

Miramar Beach
106-B Miramar Plaza
12889 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Destin, FL 32550
Phone: 850-654-3087

While it may be less convenient for some diners, I can definitely see why a restaurant would be cash only.

Not only do credit card companies charge fees and/or take a percent cut, you also have the additional expenses of the machines to run the cards, extra receipts to print, phone lines to run the cards, and it takes staff longer to run cards (especially multiples).

That said, I think any cash only restaurant should give a computer printed receipt and have a no-fee ATM on site or nearby.

I have been using more cash lately as a combo of helping me budget, screw the credit card companies, and as a way to give more $ to local businesses during hard times.

My bank does not charge me any fees to use any ATM in the US, so if I need cash I go to the Publix's ATM for a $0 charge.

Another easy way to get cash is to do cashback at a place like Target or Publix if you are making a purchase.

Acute? C'mon.
Suck it up. Hit the ATM at Red Bar like everyone else, spend the extra $3 banking fee and have the time of your life. You're on vacation for heaven sakes!

Dude, you're absolutely, 100% RIGHT!

Thanks, I needed that>