Favorite restaurants

[taterbaby]

Hey Guys-My family and I are going to be in the area July 9-16. We are very excited about it but one of my downfalls is that I am a major planner!!!!!! I guess it is the school teacher in me-haheha Anyway, I have always found a board to check things out in whatever area we are visiting-One of my favorites has always been about FOOD!!!! Where the best is-what restaurants are famous for what? Price ranges and so on..... Is there anyone else who frequents this board interested in this kind of information-I am new-maybe there is already something like that here and I don't know about it. Anyway-thanks for all the great information so far!!!

 

[RiverOtter]

That's ok, I'm not a teacher but I way over plan everything :wink: . This thread could go on for days so here's my .02

The best and most expensive that I have eaten at are Cafe 30A and The Terrace. Cafe 30A has an ever changing menu and great atmosphere We have taken our kids there but they were armed with Gameboys and new games . You will need reservations. I have heard several times that A Fish Out of Water is the best but I haven't eaten there .

2 or 3 trips ago Graytonbound and I discovered The Smiling Fish Cafe at Gulf Place. 40% less than Cafe 30A and the same type of food and quality. Make sure you sit outdoors. The staff there is sooooo nice .

Angelinas is a great, casual, itallian restaurant. They serve everything from pizza to sea food. We always go there sometimes twice per trip.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Search thru the pages and you will find numerous posts on this topic.
However, some of the restaurants are now out of operation. By the way, your new affirmation needs to be, "relax, I am at the Beach."

 

[Kurt]

Most famous, most awards: Criollas $$$$
http://www.graytonbeach.com/criollas

Best bartender, best Italian food: Borago $$$
http://www.graytonbeach.com/borago

Best Thai food: Royal Orchid $$
Best family Italian: Angelina's $$
Best steak: Pandora's $$$
Best seafood: it's funny that we don't have a superb seafood restaurant but many restaurants that do seafood very well. I prefer to buy mine raw and cook it up myself mostly.

Some favorites - Cafe Tango, Bloom's Cafe, Piccolo's Restaurant (aka The Red Bar http://graytonbeach.com/redbar.html), Basmati's, The 3-Thirty-1 http://www.graytonbeach.com/the331, Smiling Fish, Fish Out of Water http://www.graytonbeach.com/fishoutofwater, Luna Del Mar, The Donut Hole.

If I've left anyone off it may be because I haven't eaten at your restaurant and you should call me and invite me before I start writing my reviews.

 

[RiverOtter]

Hurricanes in Seaside is pretty good and fun just sit and people watch.


There is a small cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in Rosemary Beach. It's real good.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Hurricanes in Seaside is pretty good and fun just sit and people watch.


There is a small cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in Rosemary Beach. It's real good.

That would be Summer Kitchen / Blue by Night.

 

[RiverOtter]

Thanks SJ and Kurt, I knew Blue By Night but Summer Kitchen never sticks. anyway... both very good. Blue By Night was a great surprise. Very good food and service but also expensive.

 

[Waterman]

Search thru the pages and you will find numerous posts on this topic.
However, some of the restaurants are now out of operation. By the way, your new affirmation needs to be, "relax, I am at the Beach."

I like the food at Snapperheads, not to mention the beers!

 

[SGB]

Don't forget Yianni's Seagrove Grille. Very reasonably priced and great food. Good kids' menu too!

 

[RiverOtter]

Don't forget Yianni's Seagrove Grille. Very reasonably priced and great food. Good kids' menu too!

This is good to hear. We have driven by that place 100 times and have yet to stop. What are their specialties?