Food

The Back Yard of Love is a beautiful and quaint little hidden gem in Grayton Beach. Situated on the grounds of Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse, under a canopy of old, majestic oaks, this cozy spot is the perfect place to enjoy Sunday brunch, a cold mimosa, and some sweet tunes. And boy do they have ‘em lined up in July!
 

Travel around the world at the 30A Farmers' Market in Rosemary Beach and enjoy international foods as well as local produce, seafood and baked goods! Locals and visitors are treated to outdoor shopping along the green, filled with colorful vendor tents offering Greek pastries and foods, gelato, jams, pastries, pies, locally grown produce, eggs, beef and chicken, and fresh local seafood. Fresh oysters are now available on Sundays! You'll even find treats for your furry family members!
 

It’s no secret that Stinky’s Fish Camp is one of the busiest restaurants in South Walton - with great food, a fun atmosphere and outstanding service. If you love Stinky’s, you'll also love Stinky’s Bait Shack – one happening little place.

The Bait Shack provides bait for surf and bay fishing, as well as beach gear and tackle. It’s the only place in town for live or dead bait open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can even enjoy a cold beer and a snack while you're there.
 

The parking lot may be gravel but the view is strictly high class at Thomas' Donut & Snack Shop on the west end of Panama City Beach. Located about 3.5 miles east of Carillon Beach, at 19208 Front Beach Road, Thomas Donuts is a place tourists seek out and locals go for breakfast and lunch.

Pickle Factory in Grayton Beach is a SoWal hidden gem. Locals love the fun and funky style, which is a perfect complement to the eclectic menu. Just north of Scenic 30A off Hwy 283, take the first left on Clayton Lane and you'll see Pickle Factory tucked in with several other eateries and businesses, right beside Grayton Beach Fitness.

Local Catch Bar & Grill just released their exciting music schedule for the Summer and it's full of great local performers and well-known bands. Since opening last March, Local Catch has become a hot spot for live music and great food!

Starting May 5, the 30A Farmer's Market is coming to Rosemary Beach in the Town Center rain or shine, every Sunday year round from 9am-2pm and on Thursdays starting May 30 through Labor Day weekend from 9am-2pm.

The 30A Farmer's Market will feature the best of locally grown farm fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, beef, and chicken, fresh local seafood, artisan bread, homemade pastas, sauces, meatballs, BBQ sauce, local honey, grits, herbs, olive oil and vinegars, preserves, salsa's and chow-chows.

Spring in SoWal welcomes wildflowers, warming beaches, and wine. The 27th annual edition of the Sandestin Wine Festival is scheduled for April 18-21 in the charming Village of Baytowne Wharf. The festival has affectionately been called the “Kentucky Derby of Wine Festivals” because of its popularity and grandeur.

A few of our favorite local SoWal spots just received some well-deserved publicity and a nice boost in notoriety with yesterday's story in the New York Times Travel section.