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[quote="DCollins, post: 780046"]I have my own thoughts, but curious to what everyone else feels what community on 30-A has the best restaurants between:

Rosemary
Seacrest/Alys
Seagrove
Seaside
Watercolor
Grayton
Blue Mt.
Dune Allen[/QUOTE]
Seaside. We frequent Great Southern, Pizza Bar, Taco Bar, Bud & Alley's, Barefoot BBQ, and Modica (for their breakfast and their lunch specials).

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="DCollins">I have my own thoughts, but curious to what everyone else feels what community on 30-A has the best restaurants between: 
 
Rosemary 
Seacrest/Alys 
Seagrove 
Seaside 
Watercolor 
Grayton 
Blue Mt. 
Dune Allen</blockquote>Seaside. We frequent Great Southern, Pizza Bar, Taco Bar, Bud &amp; Alley&#039;s, Barefoot BBQ, and Modica (for their breakfast and their lunch specials).

Word6er

Beach Lover

Great question! Blue Mountain Beach is moving up in our opinion. Between Vietnamese pho at Marie's Bistro. The reuben, burgers, pizza, pretzels, fries and pig wings at McTighe's (I Love McTighe's). Great sushi dishes at Buddha Lounge. Last but not least, the awesome cinnamon rolls at La Lobas.

I can honestly say: My vote is Blue Mountain Beach!

Great question! Blue Mountain Beach is moving up in our opinion. Between Vietnamese pho at Marie&#039;s Bistro. The reuben, burgers, pizza, pretzels, fries and pig wings at McTighe&#039;s (I Love McTighe&#039;s). Great sushi dishes at Buddha Lounge. Last but not least, the awesome cinnamon rolls at La Lobas. 
 
I can honestly say: My vote is Blue Mountain Beach!

Lake View Too

SoWal Insider

Seagrove has the V and Cafe 30-A, both very top-notch fine dining restaurants. It has Bruno's, Pizza by the Sea, Flip-Flops, and the Seagrove Village Market for the everyday standards. Methinks we are in the running...

Seagrove has the V and Cafe 30-A, both very top-notch fine dining restaurants. It has Bruno&#039;s, Pizza by the Sea, Flip-Flops, and the Seagrove Village Market for the everyday standards. Methinks we are in the running...

DCollins

Grayton's gotta be in discussion with Red Bar, Shortys, Hurricane, Pickle Factory, Pandoras, etc

Also gotta love Dune Allen with Local Catch, Fire,                   Tango, Stinkys

Grayton&#039;s gotta be in discussion with Red Bar, Shortys, Hurricane, Pickle Factory, Pandoras, etc 
 
Also gotta love Dune Allen with Local Catch, Fire, Tango, Stinkys

Teresa

SoWal Guide

I could not pick one community. Great food from one end to the other plus miramar beach and Hwy 98.

Yeah I'm with you, I was thinking about it and if I absolutley had to pick one community it would be really tough...I'd probably go with Seaside or Seagrove since they have a wide selection, but thats just if I had to! Says a lot about 30-A that all these communities have such great restaurants!

When is Food Network going to recognize this!?! Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives has to come to Red Bar. Perfect spot.

Yeah I&#039;m with you, I was thinking about it and if I absolutley had to pick one community it would be really tough...I&#039;d probably go with Seaside or Seagrove since they have a wide selection, but thats just if I had to! Says a lot about 30-A that all these communities have such great restaurants! 
 
When is Food Network going to recognize this!?! Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives has to come to Red Bar. Perfect spot.

Be sure to tune in to Emeril's Florida - South Walton episode is Sunday on Cooking Channel.

Be sure to tune in to Emeril&#039;s Florida - South Walton episode is Sunday on Cooking Channel.

kwalsh0001

[b]Best "community".......??[/b]

Wintertime.....when almost all good restaurants along 30A are only 10-15 minutes away!   :cool:

Best &quot;community&quot;.......?? 
 
Wintertime.....when almost all good restaurants along 30A are only 10-15 minutes away! :cool:

And at the most 10-15 min wait, if any at all!


Be down next weekend for MLK at our condo in Rosemary!! Can't wait.

And at the most 10-15 min wait, if any at all! 
 
 
Be down next weekend for MLK at our condo in Rosemary!! Can&#039;t wait.

[quote="DCollins, post: 780146"]And at the most 10-15 min wait, if any at all!


Be down next weekend for MLK at our condo in Rosemary!! Can't wait.[/QUOTE]
There might be waits due to the Songwriters Festival next weekend. Actually there have been waits at La Cocina in early December when it was a ghost town on 30A. I'll bet there's a wait there this weekend even though not many people are here. I don't mind a wait if I can get a parking spot. :) We love being here and dining at the unique restaurants.

Have fun next weekend!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="DCollins">And at the most 10-15 min wait, if any at all! 
 
 
Be down next weekend for MLK at our condo in Rosemary!! Can&#039;t wait.</blockquote>There might be waits due to the Songwriters Festival next weekend. Actually there have been waits at La Cocina in early December when it was a ghost town on 30A. I&#039;ll bet there&#039;s a wait there this weekend even though not many people are here. I don&#039;t mind a wait if I can get a parking spot. 🙂 We love being here and dining at the unique restaurants. 
 
Have fun next weekend!

SunPrincess

Beach Comber

I would have to say Rosemary, used to be Seaside. Love just walking around and admiring the architecture then having good food at Onano's and Paradis. Also enjoy hanging out at Amavida.

I would have to say Rosemary, used to be Seaside. Love just walking around and admiring the architecture then having good food at Onano&#039;s and Paradis. Also enjoy hanging out at Amavida.

Jdarg

SoWal Expert

I had the best meal in 6 years of living here right before Christmas- at Paradis in Rosemary.  It was exquisite and perfect from the first to the last bite.  It won in every category- fantastic menu, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, excellent service.  It was a "big city" experience.  I cannot wait to go back.

I had the best meal in 6 years of living here right before Christmas- at Paradis in Rosemary.  It was exquisite and perfect from the first to the last bite.  It won in every category- fantastic menu, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, excellent service.  It was a &quot;big city&quot; experience.  I cannot wait to go back.

[quote="Jdarg, post: 780211"]I had the best meal in 6 years of living here right before Christmas- at Paradis in Rosemary. It was exquisite and perfect from the first to the last bite. It won in every category- fantastic menu, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, excellent service. It was a "big city" experience. I cannot wait to go back.[/QUOTE]
We'll try it. Several people have recommended it to us.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Jdarg">I had the best meal in 6 years of living here right before Christmas- at Paradis in Rosemary. It was exquisite and perfect from the first to the last bite. It won in every category- fantastic menu, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, excellent service. It was a &quot;big city&quot; experience. I cannot wait to go back.</blockquote>We&#039;ll try it. Several people have recommended it to us.

Yeah we have heard a lot about Paradis and Edwards. We are going to have to try those soon. We have a place in Rosemary so we'll for sure have to try them soon. So many restaurants to choose from..ahh!

Yeah we have heard a lot about Paradis and Edwards. We are going to have to try those soon. We have a place in Rosemary so we&#039;ll for sure have to try them soon. So many restaurants to choose from..ahh!

[quote="DCollins, post: 780250"]Yeah we have heard a lot about Paradis and Edwards. We are going to have to try those soon. We have a place in Rosemary so we'll for sure have to try them soon. So many restaurants to choose from..ahh![/QUOTE]

Yes the addition of Edward's in Rosemary makes for a strong dining destination.  We have not eaten at Edward's but are looking forward to it- everyone we know has had excellent meals there.  I also had a fantastic lunch from Summer Kitchen last week (quinoa, arugula, grilled chicken),  yummy sushi at the new Aqua, and one of my favorite salads is the taco salad from Cowgirl Kitchen.  So yes, Rosemary is kicking it for me right now!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="DCollins">Yeah we have heard a lot about Paradis and Edwards. We are going to have to try those soon. We have a place in Rosemary so we&#039;ll for sure have to try them soon. So many restaurants to choose from..ahh!</blockquote> 
Yes the addition of Edward&#039;s in Rosemary makes for a strong dining destination. We have not eaten at Edward&#039;s but are looking forward to it- everyone we know has had excellent meals there. I also had a fantastic lunch from Summer Kitchen last week (quinoa, arugula, grilled chicken), yummy sushi at the new Aqua, and one of my favorite salads is the taco salad from Cowgirl Kitchen. So yes, Rosemary is kicking it for me right now!

[quote="Jdarg, post: 780252"]

Yes the addition of Edward's in Rosemary makes for a strong dining destination.  We have not eaten at Edward's but are looking forward to it- everyone we know has had excellent meals there.  I also had a fantastic lunch from Summer Kitchen last week (quinoa, arugula, grilled chicken),  yummy sushi at the new Aqua, and one of my favorite salads is the taco salad from Cowgirl Kitchen.  So yes, Rosemary is kicking it for me right now![/QUOTE]

Not to mention Onano, one of my all time favorite places. And I enjoy Wild Olives too! Rosemary got it going on down there!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Jdarg">Yes the addition of Edward&#039;s in Rosemary makes for a strong dining destination. We have not eaten at Edward&#039;s but are looking forward to it- everyone we know has had excellent meals there. I also had a fantastic lunch from Summer Kitchen last week (quinoa, arugula, grilled chicken), yummy sushi at the new Aqua, and one of my favorite salads is the taco salad from Cowgirl Kitchen. So yes, Rosemary is kicking it for me right now!</blockquote> 
Not to mention Onano, one of my all time favorite places. And I enjoy Wild Olives too! Rosemary got it going on down there!

[b]Re: Edward's at Rosemary Beach[/b]

[quote="Jdarg, post: 780252"]Yes the addition of Edward's in Rosemary makes for a strong dining destination.  We have not eaten at Edward's but are looking forward to it- everyone we know has had excellent meals there.  I also had a fantastic lunch from Summer Kitchen last week (quinoa, arugula, grilled chicken),  yummy sushi at the new Aqua, and one of my favorite salads is the taco salad from Cowgirl Kitchen.  So yes, Rosemary is kicking it for me right now![/QUOTE]

Have not been to Edward's. Thanks for the tip! Gives me a perfect excuse to take the group down to Rosemary!

Re: Edward&#039;s at Rosemary Beach 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Jdarg">Yes the addition of Edward&#039;s in Rosemary makes for a strong dining destination. We have not eaten at Edward&#039;s but are looking forward to it- everyone we know has had excellent meals there. I also had a fantastic lunch from Summer Kitchen last week (quinoa, arugula, grilled chicken), yummy sushi at the new Aqua, and one of my favorite salads is the taco salad from Cowgirl Kitchen. So yes, Rosemary is kicking it for me right now!</blockquote> 
Have not been to Edward&#039;s. Thanks for the tip! Gives me a perfect excuse to take the group down to Rosemary!

Kurt

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[quote="Jdarg, post: 780252"]Yes the addition of Edward's in Rosemary makes for a strong dining destination.  We have not eaten at Edward's but are looking forward to it- everyone we know has had excellent meals there.  I also had a fantastic lunch from Summer Kitchen last week (quinoa, arugula, grilled chicken),  yummy sushi at the new Aqua, and one of my favorite salads is the taco salad from Cowgirl Kitchen.  So yes, Rosemary is kicking it for me right now![/QUOTE]

And for those who don't know. Summer Kitchen serves finer fare in the evening under the label Blue by Night - James Dillon is one of our area's best chefs.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Jdarg">Yes the addition of Edward&#039;s in Rosemary makes for a strong dining destination. We have not eaten at Edward&#039;s but are looking forward to it- everyone we know has had excellent meals there. I also had a fantastic lunch from Summer Kitchen last week (quinoa, arugula, grilled chicken), yummy sushi at the new Aqua, and one of my favorite salads is the taco salad from Cowgirl Kitchen. So yes, Rosemary is kicking it for me right now!</blockquote> 
And for those who don&#039;t know. Summer Kitchen serves finer fare in the evening under the label Blue by Night - James Dillon is one of our area&#039;s best chefs.

30A Eats

I could not just choose one either. When people ask, I always ask what they are looking for. Each has a different style of food. Just completed seventeen articles in Thirty-A Reviews Winter Dining Guide and have eaten at most if not all 30A restaurants in my fifteen years on 30A. For those that have not been to Edward's in Rosemary I would highly recommend it. Reese worked under Stitt in Birmingham, makes simple preparations and highlights local producers of seafood and produce. Was the former chef at Caliza. Summer Kitchen is excellent, everyone loves Paradis, and La Crema is wonderful with their newest addition Aqua Sushi. ... By the way (above) no lines at La Cocina or George's as they are currently closed for the season. Living closet to Seaside I frequent Cafe 30A, V Seagrove, Great Southern and Bud & Alley's. Love the Pizza Bar, not just for the Pizza- but the mussels and Lentil soup, though Pizza authentic and delicious. Kids love Pizza By The Sea. Modica is our go-to in the mornings and for take-out. Looking forward to Barnes from Smiling Fish changing up the Whiskey Bravo menu in February. Am a total fan of The Red Bar. Enjoy Basmati's Happy Hour often, Am a fan of Local Catch, Fire and adore Stinky's. All on 30A good, some are favorites by personal taste alone. wish I could mention all. On 98 I still have a home in Miramar Beach where I lived prior to 30A, and still frequent. Could not imagine life without John Jacob and Vintij. :clap:

I could not just choose one either. When people ask, I always ask what they are looking for. Each has a different style of food. Just completed seventeen articles in Thirty-A Reviews Winter Dining Guide and have eaten at most if not all 30A restaurants in my fifteen years on 30A. For those that have not been to Edward&#039;s in Rosemary I would highly recommend it. Reese worked under Stitt in Birmingham, makes simple preparations and highlights local producers of seafood and produce. Was the former chef at Caliza. Summer Kitchen is excellent, everyone loves Paradis, and La Crema is wonderful with their newest addition Aqua Sushi. ... By the way (above) no lines at La Cocina or George&#039;s as they are currently closed for the season. Living closet to Seaside I frequent Cafe 30A, V Seagrove, Great Southern and Bud &amp; Alley&#039;s. Love the Pizza Bar, not just for the Pizza- but the mussels and Lentil soup, though Pizza authentic and delicious. Kids love Pizza By The Sea. Modica is our go-to in the mornings and for take-out. Looking forward to Barnes from Smiling Fish changing up the Whiskey Bravo menu in February. Am a total fan of The Red Bar. Enjoy Basmati&#039;s Happy Hour often, Am a fan of Local Catch, Fire and adore Stinky&#039;s. All on 30A good, some are favorites by personal taste alone. wish I could mention all. On 98 I still have a home in Miramar Beach where I lived prior to 30A, and still frequent. Could not imagine life without John Jacob and Vintij. :clap:

I have my own thoughts, but curious to what everyone else feels what community on 30-A has the best restaurants between:

Rosemary
Seacrest/Alys
Seagrove
Seaside
Watercolor
Grayton
Blue Mt.
Dune Allen

I have my own thoughts, but curious to what everyone else feels what community on 30-A has the best restaurants between: 
 
Rosemary 
Seacrest/Alys 
Seagrove 
Seaside 
Watercolor 
Grayton 
Blue Mt. 
Dune Allen

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