If only ONE meal on 30a?

We need more information. How many will be in your group? What will the age range be? Do they like music while they dine? You said they are hard working. Well, are they hard working people who like an elegant meal or hard working people who need to chill out in a more casual place? etc. Do they like a deal? Maybe some restaurant has something really special going on tomorrow and will chime in here.

Cafe Tango, get the Dancing Fish. Worthy of a last meal.

I would have to go with Tango as well but it does have very limited seating but then there is always carry out!

My 3 top choices would be:

Paradis in Rosemary Beach: Fancy restaurant, top of the line service, artsy food - we had some seared tuna and it was excellent. I'd go back anytime. It's not "beachy" though if you want something beachy. It's an upscale, dark restaurant inside.

George's at Alys Beach: Very beachy, very good food. Grouper sandwich and seafood (lobster and other seafood) quesadilla are excellent.

The restaurant at Calyza Pool in Alys Beach. The setting is wonderful. It's open dining though under a roof, so you'd want to check out whether it's also air conditioned. The food is good, though I can't say I've melted while I ate there (but I did at Paradis and George's).

All of the above will be pricey. (Though Paradis has a 2 for 1 special if you get there before 6:00...)

I haven't had dinner at Stinky's or the new place by the Red Bar where D&K's used to be, but those are two that I'd like to try. I also never had dinner at Summer Kitchen;Blue by Night in Rosemary Beach, and I'd like to try that.

Cafe Tango. Period.

Cafe Tango. Period.

I will ditto this, but it is pricey. Shorty's would be a good second choice with reasonable prices.

We'd love to have you at Shorty's in Grayton

Hi Scubamal86 and Paula!

We hope to see you soon. We are the new place in Grayton where D&K's used to be! We are Shorty's Surfside and Topside.

Downstairs we have a bar, Sushi Bar and several tables. We have live Music 7 nights per week downstairs. Upstairs, we have Gulf View dining.

We strive for a casual fun atmosphere. Upstairs or down, we serve fresh seafood (fried, grilled or blackened) and hand cut filet's. We also serve Sandwiches, PoBoys, Burgers, Grilled Chicken, and Sushi as well as Veggie Pasta and Red Beans and rice. Our specialty appetizers are fresh tangy Ceviche as well as Fried Asparagus (with lump crabmeat)! We would love to have you dine with us.

Our website is: SHORTY'S SURFSIDE & TOPSIDE | GULF FRONT DINING AND LIBATIONS | GRAYTON BEACH FLORIDA

My 3 top choices would be:

Paradis in Rosemary Beach: Fancy restaurant, top of the line service, artsy food - we had some seared tuna and it was excellent. I'd go back anytime. It's not "beachy" though if you want something beachy. It's an upscale, dark restaurant inside.

George's at Alys Beach: Very beachy, very good food. Grouper sandwich and seafood (lobster and other seafood) quesadilla are excellent.

The restaurant at Calyza Pool in Alys Beach. The setting is wonderful. It's open dining though under a roof, so you'd want to check out whether it's also air conditioned. The food is good, though I can't say I've melted while I ate there (but I did at Paradis and George's).

All of the above will be pricey. (Though Paradis has a 2 for 1 special if you get there before 6:00...)

I haven't had dinner at Stinky's or the new place by the Red Bar where D&K's used to be, but those are two that I'd like to try. I also never had dinner at Summer Kitchen;Blue by Night in Rosemary Beach, and I'd like to try that.

Gravel road, for sure!

Personally, I'm not easily impressed and they are great!!! Ask for Russ, if you want a fantastic experience! He's very knowledgeable, attentive and always professional! You won't be, disappointed! Even if he is, my son! He's very "customer centered", like his mom!;-)

Why not Red Bar? (just curious)
If you want just plain but fresh and delicious sea food that's reasonably priced, try the cafe at Seagrove Market.

Easy choice.
Pizza Bar.
Caprese salad.
Fileto (fried grouper -- ask for the aioli).
Any pizza.
Tiramusu.

Eat at the bar if you don't want a wait (not an oxymoron -- daughter and her new hubby drink Diet Cokes).

Would be nice, but there are 6 people in the group (one is a senior citizen)

We need more information. How many will be in your group? What will the age range be? Do they like music while they dine? You said they are hard working. Well, are they hard working people who like an elegant meal or hard working people who need to chill out in a more casual place? etc. Do they like a deal? Maybe some restaurant has something really special going on tomorrow and will chime in here.

6people (between 17 and 70)
casual for sure
average $20 a plate
music would be great
of course they like a deal!

I will ditto this, but it is pricey. Shorty's would be a good second choice with reasonable prices.

Shorty's is where I have been leaning because of price, location.
But, Cafe Tango keeps popping up.

Personally, I'm not easily impressed and they are great!!! Ask for Russ, if you want a fantastic experience! He's very knowledgeable, attentive and always professional! You won't be, disappointed! Even if he is, my son! He's very "customer centered", like his mom!;-)

A little biased, Diane? LOL
I haven't heard of Gravel Road, actually. I will definitely look into it.
Thanks!

Gravel Road or Stinky's if you want good for $20 or less a person.

Would be nice, but there are 6 people in the group (one is a senior citizen)

Then just go before prime time because they don't take reservations. Call 850-231-5900 to find out what time that is for the evening that you plan to go. BTW if the 70-yo is not a foodie, s/he might prefer a pasta dish for an evening meal. The Pizza Bar, Located next to Bud and Alleys Restaurant!

Just, a little!

Still, he is great... see for yourself!lol;-)

A little biased, Diane? LOL
I haven't heard of Gravel Road, actually. I will definitely look into it.
Thanks!

Cafe ThirtyA would be a real treat! They have a 2 for 1 entree special that is a terrific deal and comes out to roughly $20/plate. The special is good every day from 5-6pm. I can personally attest to the filet and butterfish. Both are excellent!

Enjoy some family time....grill (a burger, fish, shrimp, pork chop, steak, chicken); enjoy a laugh, and/or a fruity drink; make a fruit/veggie salad; bring an exceptional dessert. Get the kids involved. Restaurants are good; "home-made" is priceless.....

Enjoy some family time....grill (a burger, fish, shrimp, pork chop, steak, chicken); enjoy a laugh, and/or a fruity drink; make a fruit/veggie salad; bring an exceptional dessert. Get the kids involved. Restaurants are good; "home-made" is priceless.....

True.dat.

My hard drive died, so I haven't been able to recover all of my beach recipes. If I do, I will post them.

Smiling Fish Cafe Family friendly. Excellent food and service. One of my favorite dishes on 30A; Wild Mushroom Ravioli.

6people (between 17 and 70)
casual for sure
average $20 a plate
music would be great
of course they like a deal!

Your group would love the casual beach atmosphere, they would certainly be full for $20.00 each, the live music is local flavor, Shorty's get's my vote!

Gravel Road.

Pandora's, music, good menu to choose from and good atmosphere! Done! Try the tuna, yummy!

Your group would love the casual beach atmosphere, they would certainly be full for $20.00 each, the live music is local flavor, Shorty's get's my vote!

Yep, I'm gonna have to agree. Granted, I've not been to all the places listed here, but Shorty's was great!