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[B][SIZE=2][URL="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/v-seagrove"]V Seagrove[/URL][/SIZE][/B]

Hours of Operation:
5 pm until; Tues-Sun (Closed Mon)

Happy Hour: 
5-7 pm Daily (Closed Mondays)

Open for Lunch:
Wed-Sun 11-2

NYE:
Blues & Black Ties
Reserved seatings: 5 pm & 7 pm 
Live Music from 5pm until post-midnight

[IMG]https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/68400_463507390367355_1379231647_n.jpg[/IMG]

V Seagrove will be closed Jan 1-13 to re-open on the 14th and invite festies to celebrate 30A Songwriters Festival!

<a href="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/v-seagrove" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">V Seagrove</a> 
 
Hours of Operation: 
5 pm until; Tues-Sun (Closed Mon) 
 
Happy Hour: 
5-7 pm Daily (Closed Mondays) 
 
Open for Lunch: 
Wed-Sun 11-2 
 
NYE: 
Blues &amp; Black Ties 
Reserved seatings: 5 pm &amp; 7 pm 
Live Music from 5pm until post-midnight 
 
<img src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/68400_463507390367355_1379231647_n.jpg" alt="" /> 
 
V Seagrove will be closed Jan 1-13 to re-open on the 14th and invite festies to celebrate 30A Songwriters Festival!

[B][SIZE=2][URL="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/basmatis-asian-cuisine"]Basmati's Asian Cuisine[/URL][/SIZE][/B]

Basmati's is open SEVEN days a week!

DINNER BEGINNING AT 5:00 pm til 10 pm.
HAPPY HOUR DAILY 5:00-6:00 Daily

"A Taste of Basmati's" HAS RETURNED!
Sunday through Thursday from 5:00-8:00 pm

BASMATI'S POPULAR OFF-SEASON SPECIAL IS BACK! THREE COURSES FOR $19
PER PERSON 

COME JOIN US FOR YOUR CHOICE OF APPETIZER, SOUP OR
SALAD, AND CHOICE OF ENTREE FOR THE AFFORDABLE PRICE OF $19 PER
PERSON. 

APPETIZERS USUALLY INCLUDE SPRING ROLL, EDAMAME, OR FISH
CAKE, AND ENTREES USUALLY INCLUDE TERIYAKI SALMON, THAI RED CURRY
CHICKEN, OR BEEF BASIL STIR FRY, ALL WITH STEAMED RICE AND HOUSE
VEGETABLE. 

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 850 267-3028, OR STOP IN SOON!

<a href="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/basmatis-asian-cuisine" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Basmati&#039;s Asian Cuisine</a> 
 
Basmati&#039;s is open SEVEN days a week! 
 
DINNER BEGINNING AT 5:00 pm til 10 pm. 
HAPPY HOUR DAILY 5:00-6:00 Daily 
 
&quot;A Taste of Basmati&#039;s&quot; HAS RETURNED! 
Sunday through Thursday from 5:00-8:00 pm 
 
BASMATI&#039;S POPULAR OFF-SEASON SPECIAL IS BACK! THREE COURSES FOR $19 
PER PERSON 
 
COME JOIN US FOR YOUR CHOICE OF APPETIZER, SOUP OR 
SALAD, AND CHOICE OF ENTREE FOR THE AFFORDABLE PRICE OF $19 PER 
PERSON. 
 
APPETIZERS USUALLY INCLUDE SPRING ROLL, EDAMAME, OR FISH 
CAKE, AND ENTREES USUALLY INCLUDE TERIYAKI SALMON, THAI RED CURRY 
CHICKEN, OR BEEF BASIL STIR FRY, ALL WITH STEAMED RICE AND HOUSE 
VEGETABLE. 
 
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 850 267-3028, OR STOP IN SOON!

coxham

Beach Crab

What restaurants are open on Christmas Day?

[URL="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/fire-at-gulf-place"][B][SIZE=2]Fire at Gulf Place[/SIZE][/B][/URL]

Fire will be open throughout the holiday season.  The only days that we will be closed will be December 24, 25, 26.  Remember that they serve breakfast from 7:30 - 10:30 on Monday through Saturday.  Fire will also be opening for lunch again in January.  

Gift Certificates to Fire are a great stocking stuffer.  We have a special deal throughout the holidays... Buy a $50 gift certificate, and get a $10 for free...Buy a $100 gift certificate, and get a $25 for free

We are also available to cater office or any home holiday parties.  We have a private room above the restaurant that is available for cocktail parties, or we can deliver, or even cater at you home.  Call (850) 267-9020 for questions or more information.

<a href="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/fire-at-gulf-place" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Fire at Gulf Place</a> 
 
Fire will be open throughout the holiday season. The only days that we will be closed will be December 24, 25, 26. Remember that they serve breakfast from 7:30 - 10:30 on Monday through Saturday. Fire will also be opening for lunch again in January. 
 
Gift Certificates to Fire are a great stocking stuffer. We have a special deal throughout the holidays... Buy a $50 gift certificate, and get a $10 for free...Buy a $100 gift certificate, and get a $25 for free 
 
We are also available to cater office or any home holiday parties. We have a private room above the restaurant that is available for cocktail parties, or we can deliver, or even cater at you home. Call (850) 267-9020 for questions or more information.

[B][SIZE=2][URL="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/local-catch-bar-grill"]Local Catch Bar & Grill [/URL][/SIZE][/B]

Local Catch will be closed December 3rd-10th and on Christmas Day. 

Gift certificates, t-shirts and gear are available and make GREAT Christmas gifts!

<a href="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/local-catch-bar-grill" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Local Catch Bar &amp; Grill </a> 
 
Local Catch will be closed December 3rd-10th and on Christmas Day. 
 
Gift certificates, t-shirts and gear are available and make GREAT Christmas gifts!

Maries Bistro

Beach Fanatic

[B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR="#FF0000"]Marie's will tough it out for our Locals,

Sunday Brunch 10 - 2

Breakfast (Thursday, Fr & Sat.) 7:30 - 10:30
Check out this delicious Breakfast Burrito only $3 (Drive thru or Dine in)
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Lunch (Tuesday - Friday) 11 - 2

Dinner (Tuesday - Sat.) 4pm

Happy hour (Tuesday - Sat.) 4 - 7 & after 10pm

Late night Band (Friday & Sat.) 9pm[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B]

Marie&#039;s will tough it out for our Locals, 
 
Sunday Brunch 10 - 2 
 
Breakfast (Thursday, Fr &amp; Sat.) 7:30 - 10:30 
Check out this delicious Breakfast Burrito only $3 (Drive thru or Dine in) 
<a href="https://sowal.com/forum/attachments/29506/"><img src="https://forum.sowal.com/data/attachments/4/4430-c1370e2f8ff4c81094e4a2339a427968.jpg?hash=wTcOL4_0yB" srcset="" alt="Breakfast Burrito.jpg" /></a> 
 
Lunch (Tuesday - Friday) 11 - 2 
 
Dinner (Tuesday - Sat.) 4pm 
 
Happy hour (Tuesday - Sat.) 4 - 7 &amp; after 10pm 
 
Late night Band (Friday &amp; Sat.) 9pm

Teresa

SoWal Guide

[FONT=arial][COLOR=#333333][SIZE=3]Summer Kitchen Cafe [/SIZE]- Will be closed for 3- Days  this coming week - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (Dec 4-6) -for repairs & maintenance.

Will reopen on Friday - come in for Breakfast, Lunch, Or Dinner[/COLOR][/FONT]

Summer Kitchen Cafe - Will be closed for 3- Days this coming week - Tuesday, Wednesday &amp; Thursday (Dec 4-6) -for repairs &amp; maintenance. 
 
Will reopen on Friday - come in for Breakfast, Lunch, Or Dinner

bluemtnrunner

Edward's is open Wednesday-Sunday throughout the winter.  

[SIZE=3]We will be open New Year's Eve with menu specials and party favors!  Champagne toasts at midnight!  [SIZE=2]As always, No Reservations, Come As You Are![/SIZE][/SIZE]

Wednesday Dec 5th is Godfather Dinner and a movie. There are still tickets available for this event which begins at 6pm.  We will not be doing regular dinner service on the 5th, only the Prix Fixe Dinner.

Edward&#039;s is open Wednesday-Sunday throughout the winter. 
 
We will be open New Year&#039;s Eve with menu specials and party favors! Champagne toasts at midnight! As always, No Reservations, Come As You Are! 
 
Wednesday Dec 5th is Godfather Dinner and a movie. There are still tickets available for this event which begins at 6pm. We will not be doing regular dinner service on the 5th, only the Prix Fixe Dinner.

Beach Runner

beats on hood

Bud & Alley's and Taco Bar will be closed for seasonal repairs and will reopen on December 26.  
Pizza Bar will remain open 7 days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Borago will be closed until December 14th and will be closed December 24th, 25th and 26th.

Bud &amp; Alley&#039;s and Taco Bar will be closed for seasonal repairs and will reopen on December 26. 
Pizza Bar will remain open 7 days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
 
Borago will be closed until December 14th and will be closed December 24th, 25th and 26th.

Beach Comber

Onano Cafe is closed and will reopen on the 20th.

Crush will be temporarily closed, but will reopen on Thursday December 13th.

They have scheduled their annual maintenance and are undergoing some renovations.

Crush will be temporarily closed, but will reopen on Thursday December 13th. 
 
They have scheduled their annual maintenance and are undergoing some renovations.

[b]Seagrove Village Market Cafe remains OPEN for lunch throughout winter season[/b]

[SIZE=3]Seagrove Village Market Cafe[/SIZE] remains open for lunch throughout the holiday and winter!

[IMG]https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/166538_180740611944567_296055_n.jpg[/IMG]

[SIZE=3][SIZE=2]rate and comment on Seagrove Village Market in[/SIZE] [URL="http://www.sowal.com/restaurants"]South Walton Restaurant Guide![/URL][/SIZE]

Seagrove Village Market Cafe remains OPEN for lunch throughout winter season 
 
Seagrove Village Market Cafe remains open for lunch throughout the holiday and winter! 
 
<img src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/166538_180740611944567_296055_n.jpg" alt="" /> 
 
rate and comment on Seagrove Village Market in <a href="http://www.sowal.com/restaurants" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">South Walton Restaurant Guide!</a>

[b]La Cocina: OPEN through December 31[/b]

[FONT=arial][URL="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/la-cocina-mexican-grill-bar"][SIZE=3]La Cocina[/SIZE][/URL] is open for lunch and dinner every day through December 31. After Dec 31, the restaurant will close for 2 months.  

So, you have 3 weeks left for cheese dip, salsa, chips & margaritas!!!

Hours of operation:
Mon - Sun: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

[/FONT][IMG]http://www.sowal.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/Full_width_landscape_500/La%20Cocina18.jpg[/IMG]

La Cocina: OPEN through December 31 
 
<a href="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/la-cocina-mexican-grill-bar" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">La Cocina</a> is open for lunch and dinner every day through December 31. After Dec 31, the restaurant will close for 2 months. 
 
So, you have 3 weeks left for cheese dip, salsa, chips &amp; margaritas!!! 
 
Hours of operation: 
Mon - Sun: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 
 
<img src="http://www.sowal.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/Full_width_landscape_500/La%20Cocina18.jpg" alt="" />

[quote="coxham, post: 777817"]What restaurants are open on Christmas Day?[/QUOTE]

hi and welcome to SoWal!  Be sure to check the thread: [URL="http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php/65204-Restaurants-OPEN-on-Christmas-Eve-and-Christmas-Day"]Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day[/URL]

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="coxham">What restaurants are open on Christmas Day?</blockquote> 
hi and welcome to SoWal! Be sure to check the thread: <a href="http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php/65204-Restaurants-OPEN-on-Christmas-Eve-and-Christmas-Day" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day</a>

[SIZE=3][URL="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/georges-at-alys-beach"]George's at Alys Beach[/URL][/SIZE] is CLOSED for the winter with plans to reopen on March 1, 2013.  Meanwhile, George's is hard at work renovating, expanding and making some exciting changes!  We will miss you George's until then!

<a href="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/georges-at-alys-beach" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">George&#039;s at Alys Beach</a> is CLOSED for the winter with plans to reopen on March 1, 2013. Meanwhile, George&#039;s is hard at work renovating, expanding and making some exciting changes! We will miss you George&#039;s until then!

Edward's is open Thursday-Sunday throughout December.

We will be open New Year's Eve with menu specials and party favors!  Champagne toasts at midnight!  As always, No Reservations, Come As You Are!

Edward&#039;s is open Thursday-Sunday throughout December. 
 
We will be open New Year&#039;s Eve with menu specials and party favors! Champagne toasts at midnight! As always, No Reservations, Come As You Are!

[quote="bluemtnrunner, post: 778463"]Edward's is open Thursday-Sunday throughout December.

We will be open New Year's Eve with menu specials and party favors!  Champagne toasts at midnight!  As always, No Reservations, Come As You Are![/QUOTE]

Thanks Bluemt!  Will you please post your menu when you can? thank you so much for keeping us posted!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="bluemtnrunner">Edward&#039;s is open Thursday-Sunday throughout December. 
 
We will be open New Year&#039;s Eve with menu specials and party favors! Champagne toasts at midnight! As always, No Reservations, Come As You Are!</blockquote> 
Thanks Bluemt! Will you please post your menu when you can? thank you so much for keeping us posted!

[b]Restaurant Paradis in Rosemary Beach[/b]

just sent us a note...

[QUOTE][h=5][COLOR=#333333]South Walton! We are open 7 days a week at 5pm throughout the off season. Come see what Chef Mark has in store for dinner tonight! And Jeff will be slinging drinks behind the bar![/COLOR][/h][/QUOTE]

[URL="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/restaurant-paradis"]Restaurant Paradis[/URL]

Restaurant Paradis in Rosemary Beach 
 
just sent us a note... 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="">[h=5]South Walton! We are open 7 days a week at 5pm throughout the off season. Come see what Chef Mark has in store for dinner tonight! And Jeff will be slinging drinks behind the bar![/h]</blockquote> 
<a href="http://www.sowal.com/restaurant/restaurant-paradis" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">Restaurant Paradis</a>

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