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!!!
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SoWal Insider
I'll be there on the 14th 😀
Well then! I'll bring the cheez-it's and hooch for the marg's. Or you can come over. We're having a keg party that weekend!
got any pics?
Well then! I'll bring the cheez-it's and hooch for the marg's. Or you can come over. We're having a keg party that weekend!
Saaaaweet!! We will be arriving Thursday night around 8pm :cool:
SoWal Insider
Saaaaweet!! We will be arriving Thursday night around 8pm :cool:
The sun/son and his peeps are arriving on Friday. PM if you are interested.
P.S. Are u coming for the beer or the Cheezit's we will adjust accordingly! It's fine to come for both!;-)
got any pics?
The sun/son and his peeps are arriving on Friday. PM if you are interested.
P.S. Are u coming for the beer or the Cheezit's we will adjust accordingly! It's fine to come for both!;-)
Both 😀
SoWal Insider
Both 😀
We'll stock up.;-)
Beach Comber
If you go to www.restaurant.com you can find good discount certificates for restaurants. We've eaten at Lake Place and used one. After signing up on the website you will receive notices about even greater discounts.
Beach Comber
also, if you use promotional code 51366 you will get a 50 percent discount.
SoWal Expert
also, if you use promotional code 51366 you will get a 50 percent discount.
Mare, I went to the site and find 18 restaurants listed within 15 miles of Santa Rosa Beach's zip (32459). I believe Ciao Bella and Blue Budda were the only two listed in the 30-A area. Please elaborate on the location for the discount on places like Lake Place, and please tell me more about where to enter the promotional code 51366.
Thank. I do love a good discount, esp 50% off.😀
SoWal Expert
From Blue Budda on Restaurant.com:
This Dining Certificate entitles you to
$25.00 OFF the food portion of your bill.
[font=verdana,geneva,arial] BLUE BUDDHA DINING CERTIFICATE RESTRICTIONS[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Valid with a minimum purchase of $35. 18% gratuity added before discount.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]TERMS AND CONDITIONS [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Certificate may only be applied to the food portion of the bill. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]No cash value for dining certificates. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]No cash back upon redemption or at any other time. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dining certificates cannot be used for taxes, tips or prior balances. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Valid for dine in only unless otherwise stated. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Valid for parties of 2 or more unless otherwise stated. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]With 50% OFF certificates, party size may not exceed 8 people.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Use of dining certificates for alcoholic beverages is at the sole discretion of the merchant. Merchant agrees to comply with all state laws pertaining to same.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Limit one (1) redemption per customer per month per restaurant.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Limit one (1) dining certificate per redemption. Only one dining certificate can be use per party, even if the party is seated at separate tables and/or receives more than one check.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The issuing of restaurant credit is at the sole discretion of the merchant unless otherwise required by law. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Neither the seller nor the merchant is responsible for lost or stolen certificates or dining certificates reference numbers. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dining certificates cannot be combined with any other dining certificates, third party certificates, coupons, or promotions.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Reproduction, sale or trade of this dining certificate is prohibited unless done so in compliance with the law.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Any attempted redemption not consistent with these terms and conditions will render the dining certificate null and void. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Void to the extent prohibited by law. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dining Certificates can be exchanged for Restaurant.com Mega Certificates within 90 days of purchase date. No cash back on dining certificates. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Expires one (1) year from date of issue, except in CA or where otherwise prohibited by law.[/font]
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So, you buy this $25 coupon for $10, and if you forget to use it, or if you lose it, or if the merchant does not want to give you credit, you just lost $10?
This Dining Certificate entitles you to
$25.00 OFF the food portion of your bill.
[font=verdana,geneva,arial] BLUE BUDDHA DINING CERTIFICATE RESTRICTIONS[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Valid with a minimum purchase of $35. 18% gratuity added before discount.[/font][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]TERMS AND CONDITIONS [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Certificate may only be applied to the food portion of the bill. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]No cash value for dining certificates. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]No cash back upon redemption or at any other time. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dining certificates cannot be used for taxes, tips or prior balances. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Valid for dine in only unless otherwise stated. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Valid for parties of 2 or more unless otherwise stated. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]With 50% OFF certificates, party size may not exceed 8 people.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Use of dining certificates for alcoholic beverages is at the sole discretion of the merchant. Merchant agrees to comply with all state laws pertaining to same.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Limit one (1) redemption per customer per month per restaurant.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Limit one (1) dining certificate per redemption. Only one dining certificate can be use per party, even if the party is seated at separate tables and/or receives more than one check.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The issuing of restaurant credit is at the sole discretion of the merchant unless otherwise required by law. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Neither the seller nor the merchant is responsible for lost or stolen certificates or dining certificates reference numbers. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dining certificates cannot be combined with any other dining certificates, third party certificates, coupons, or promotions.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Reproduction, sale or trade of this dining certificate is prohibited unless done so in compliance with the law.[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Any attempted redemption not consistent with these terms and conditions will render the dining certificate null and void. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Void to the extent prohibited by law. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Dining Certificates can be exchanged for Restaurant.com Mega Certificates within 90 days of purchase date. No cash back on dining certificates. [/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]?[/font] [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Expires one (1) year from date of issue, except in CA or where otherwise prohibited by law.[/font]
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So, you buy this $25 coupon for $10, and if you forget to use it, or if you lose it, or if the merchant does not want to give you credit, you just lost $10?
SoWal Expert
I just found The Lake Place when I reduced the search area to 5 mile radius from 32459, but still wonder about the promo code.
edit: I clicked on the buy button to see if you can print it or if the coupon has to be shipped and I found the entry for the promo code giving you the $25 coupon for $5 rather than $10. Not bad for a dinner for two, getting you $20 off the food, but I cannot recall ever remembering to bring a coupon with me anywhere.
edit: I clicked on the buy button to see if you can print it or if the coupon has to be shipped and I found the entry for the promo code giving you the $25 coupon for $5 rather than $10. Not bad for a dinner for two, getting you $20 off the food, but I cannot recall ever remembering to bring a coupon with me anywhere.
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Beach Comber
the coupon is good for one year after date of purchase and you are allowed to use one a month for each restaurant. We have really enjoyed trying new restaurants using the certificates.
got any pics?
I cannot recall ever remembering to bring a coupon with me anywhere.
Thought I was the only one :funn:
Beach Fanatic
A couple years back, a charity group in FWB got us to buy one of those coupon books, and we did end up using a pretty good number of the coupons. Nice to be able to try a new place, and feel like 'if I don't like it, at least I won't end up feeling like I totally wasted my money'
Beach Fanatic
Please. You worked there. You know the dirty little secrets! :shock:
Jessifunn, I "did my time" at Goatfeather's, too. If possible, I think it was weirder 12 years ago! When did you work there?
superJfunn
kimmi and i worked there about 4 years ago. we met some hot guys from ole miss that worked there and they told us they made hundreds of dollars a night . so we went there and they hired us instantly (which should have given us a clue seeing as neither one of us ever worked in a restaurant before). we were there about 20mins called it a day then went to poets. i am sure to this day it was one of the best decisions i have ever made.
Beach Fanatic
kimmi and i worked there about 4 years ago. we met some hot guys from ole miss that worked there and they told us they made hundreds of dollars a night . so we went there and they hired us instantly (which should have given us a clue seeing as neither one of us ever worked in a restaurant before). we were there about 20mins called it a day then went to poets. i am sure to this day it was one of the best decisions i have ever made.
I don't know...it provided some pretty good material. I still have several friends from my 18 year old summer stint there, and we have some hilarious (and scary) stories. But you're right - good decision.
Funnkalicious
I don't know...it provided some pretty good material. I still have several friends from my 18 year old summer stint there, and we have some hilarious (and scary) stories. But you're right - good decision.
Oh yeah. We were determined to make the big bucks that summer. I remember walking off with my "tranier" and just knowing this wasn't going to work. I met J-Funn in the bathroom and we changed shirts and told them that "It's just not for us". Maybe we like to be served as opposed to serve. Either way...something in that kitchen rubbed me the wrong way...
We saw those guys that trained us out at Bud's every night after that. It was a little embarassing...but what do you do? :idontno:
We lasted 27 minutes. I resumed my employment at Mars and Venus for the remainder of the summer!
bean
Hey, at least you gave it a shot!
superJfunn
after we changed our shirts (the real nice ones with the picture of a goat and floating feathers all over and oh yeah and they only came in XXL) k-funn pushed me up the stairs in front of everyone who worked there. then kim broke the shelf in the closet that had all the employees personal stuff keys, phones, and so on. everyone stuff was lost at the bottom of the closet but somehow we found our keys and got out.
Beach Fanatic
I think it's a breeding ground for mishaps and craziness (career-wise). But I tried the 2.99 oysters a few months ago, and they were pretty good. Sorry to any Goatfeather's lovers out there; I'm not meaning to badmouth the place- just sharing battle scars.
got any pics?
I think it's a breeding ground for mishaps and craziness (career-wise). But I tried the 2.99 oysters a few months ago, and they were pretty good. Sorry to any Goatfeather's lovers out there; I'm not meaning to badmouth the place- just sharing battle scars.
Goatfeathers?.... I ate there once................. once ;-)
Beach Comber
Most famous, most awards: Criollas $$$$
http://www.graytonbeach.com/criollas
Best bartender, best Italian food: Borago $$$
Hey I am a server at Criolla's and I though that I would just let you know that Jay, the bartender from Borago's that your talking about has recently come over to Criolla's with us. He is awsome and now you can get Golden Spoon award winning food, a wine spectator award winning wine list, and the very best margarita on 30A all at one place. Wow, guess it makes it worth the $$$$. :lol:
Beach Lover
I haven't read anyone else's responses but my best advice is you must try out Borago. It is located on 30-A just past the Grayton Store on the right. Not only is the food exquisite but the they have the greatest manager, and ask for Joy for your waitress! They are what will make your meal 😉 I might be biased though!
Meow
I haven't read anyone else's responses but my best advice is you must try out Borago. It is located on 30-A just past the Grayton Store on the right. Not only is the food exquisite but the they have the greatest manager, and ask for Joy for your waitress! They are what will make your meal 😉 I might be biased though!
I agree with you 100%!!! If I had one meal, I would have to go to Borago and eat those scallops! Heaven on a plate!
I hadn't seen the latest round of this thread....pre laptop in FL days! The story of j and kfunn and their "shift" at Goatfeathers is priceless!!! We have eaten their exactly twice in 19 years...once was not good and second was worse. We no go to Goatfeathers! What's up with that name anyway??
SoWal Expert
I agree with you 100%!!! If I had one meal, I would have to go to Borago and eat those scallops! Heaven on a plate!
I hadn't seen the latest round of this thread....pre laptop in FL days! The story of j and kfunn and their "shift" at Goatfeathers is priceless!!! We have eaten their exactly twice in 19 years...once was not good and second was worse. We no go to Goatfeathers! What's up with that name anyway??
Cannot remember the story behind the name. You have to either go there or watch BeachTV to get the scoop behind the name. I think the Goat part is Scottish in origin, but I may be wayyyyy offffff. I have been there three times to eat, but more often to the fish market downstairs. They do have good stuff in the market.
...and yes, the scallops served at Borago are to die for.
Jay is that wonderful Bartender, formerly of Borago's. He is not only a good bartender but one of those kind and gentle souls, as is most of the staff at both Borago's and Criolla's. Both are great places to dine, with Criolla's having a more exclusive wine selection, and Borago's having a slight edge on food (IMHO).
I just wish more restaurants in SoWal were more willing to change the menus seasonally. (Note: Mark ((Co-Owner of Borago)), I will kick your butt if you change the Scallops and Roasted Tomatoes too much. Have your way with the other dishes, but limit the changes made to this one. -- Do you even have time to read SoWal.com?)
BTW, Joy will take great care of you at Borago, as will every waitstaff person there. You will find the same care and sincerity at Criolla's. ;-)
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