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SoWal Spots for a Romantic Rendezvous
March 27, 2020 by SoWal Staff
It’s always a perfect time to visit some of our most romantic South Walton spots to dine. Whether you enjoy a casual or fancy dining experience, here's our latest SoWal List of great places to dine with someone special.
Café Tango (top photo)
Nestled in a quaint cottage in Blue Mountain Beach, Café Tango is the ultimate romantic venue. With its cozy, intimate atmosphere and five-star service, you and your significant other can enjoy each other’s company without much interruption. Tango offers an extensive, unique wine list along with masterfully prepared entrées. After dinner, enjoy an aperitif and the baked brie topped with blueberry compote.
14 Vicki Street, Blue Mountain Beach | 850-267-0054
Restaurant Paradis
Located in Rosemary Beach, Restaurant Paradis has become a SoWal staple in upscale dining, offering an inventive drink menu and diverse wine list along with seasonal entrée specials and a knock out filet mignon. The atmosphere is quite sexy and inviting, and is ideal for you and your date to focus on dinner conversation instead of your surroundings.
82 South Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach | 850-534-0400
Café Thirty-A
Located in Seagrove Beach since 1995, Café Thirty-A is the epitome of upscale casual dining. The award-winning restaurant is famous for hand-muddled martinis and impeccable service. Lounge in the bar area or in the open dining room while sipping on a cocktail. For dinner, indulge in the Maine Lobster in Paradise or the Sesame-Crusted Rare Yellowfin Tuna.
3899 East County 30A, Seagrove Beach | 850-231-2166
Fish Out of Water
Located at the WaterColor Inn & Resort, Fish Out of Water is a chic and sophisticated restaurant with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico along with a creative and ever-changing menu. Relax indoors at one of the oversized booths or take in the sea air at a table on the Sunset Deck. Start the night off with a signature cocktail, or select a palate-pleasing bottle of wine from the Wine Room.
34 Goldenrod Circle, WaterColor | 850-534-5050
La Crema Tapas & Chocolate
La Crema is the ultimate pick when it comes to after-dinner drinks and sharing dessert. The “Spain meets Rosemary Beach” concept comes alive with Spanish imported wines and authentic desserts like the churros and chocolate. Linger with your loved one and sample small plate offerings with a big glass of red wine.
38 Main Street, Rosemary Beach | 850-624-4121
Bijoux
Bijoux in The Market Shops at Sandestin, features a coastal cuisine with a New Orleans flair. Cozy up to a table in the serene atmosphere and order a bottle of wine from the extensive award-winning list. Treat yourself to an exquisite French-inspired entrée, but be sure to leave room for the caramelized pear bread pudding.
9375 US Highway 98 W Suite 22 |Miramar Beach, FL 32550 | 850-622-0760
For more restaurant stories, ratings and reviews, be sure to check out the SoWal Dining Guide. And there are always friendly knowledgeable folks on the SoWal Dining Forum, and on the SoWal Facebook page.