Restaurants near Santa Rosa Island

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1. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8

Exceptional(6951)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pensacola

Booked 78 times today

The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private meeting rooms. This Pensacola Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Pensacola Bay Area. Executive Chef Gregg McCarthy has a passion for great-tasting food and particularly loves working his culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Boaters and beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops at the oyster bar, in the dining room and at the North Drop Bar. The Grand Marlin has a space and atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.

2. Angelena's

4.9

Exceptional(2008)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pensacola

Booked 56 times today

Angelena's is an Italian concept in Pensacola, Florida.Chef Gillette’s menu brings creative, Southern touches to classic Italian cuisine. Handmade pastas, thoughtfully prepared vegetable dishes are served alongside an abundance of Gulf seafood. The dining room’s wood-fired oven lends flavor to everything from Neapolitan-style pizzas to meatballs and desserts. Our wine list curates the extensive Italian wine list, highlighting wines from thirteen different Italian wine-growing regions.Promotions:APERITIVO HOUR: Monday through SaturdayEnjoy Aperitivo Hour from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. with half price drinks, excluding bottles of wine. At the bar only.SUPER TUSCAN TUESDAY: Join us each and every Tuesday night for Super Tuscan Tuesday.Starting at 4:00 P.M., for dine-in only, enjoy any pizza with a select bottle of Tuscan wine for $25

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3. Jackson's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(3557)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 39 times today

Jackson’s Steakhouse procures only Midwestern grain-fed beef from the heartland of America. The Proprietor’s Cut and fresh, local seafood are hand-selected and artistically prepared to perfection. Jackson’s great steak cuts stand tall with the superb flavor of wet-aged beef that is like no other thanks to the culinary creations of Executive Chef Irv Miller.

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4. The Union Public House

4.8

Exceptional(1593)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Pensacola

Booked 37 times today

UPH is a crafty southern pub where it all comes together. 36 East Garden St.

5. Drift

4.7

Exceptional(1104)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pensacola

Booked 13 times today

Join us for dinner or a Gulf side drink. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, perched high above on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks & fresh seafood, offering guests THE best view on Pensacola Beach featuring an indoor bar & indoor seating as well as a patio bar & outdoor seating. Join us for our Sunday night Prime Rib Dinner, only $39.95 and check out our Sunset Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday for Half Off our specialty cocktail menu plus all appetizers - Sunday 4pm-6pm. Check out our Chef Specials and come see for yourself why we won Best in Pensacola 2022 for 1. Best Restaurant - Pensacola Beach 2. Best Steakhouse - Pensacola 3. Best Happy Hour - Pensacola and 4. Best Girls Night Out - Pensacola.

6. Restaurant IRON

4.9

Exceptional(2800)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Pensacola

Booked 27 times today

Executive Chef, Alex McPhail has returned to his hometown after 6 years studying under some of the finest chefs in the industry in New Orleans. Taking culinary tips he picked up at Commander’s Palace, Restaurant August & the Roosevelt Hotel, Alex has created a dining environment unlike any other nearby. Restaurant IRON serves Southern contemporary cuisine fueled by local vegetables and herbs from the creative minds of true Southerners. We aim to bring together fresh local and regional specialties with the finest flavors and ingredients to deliver a dining experience you won't soon forget.

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7. The District - Seville Steak & Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1957)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 33 times today

The District: Seville Steak & Seafood is committed to providing our guests with a unique culinary experience served with warmth, friendliness, professionalism, and above all pride in our product. More than just a steakhouse unique to the Downtown Pensacola Historic District, we strive to turn moments into memories for our guests. We proudly serve Certified Angus Beef ®, House Dry-Aged Beef, and the finest Seafood available on the Gulf Coast. We are located in the Heart of Pensacola's Premier Dining and Entertainment District. Join us before or after dinner in our Upstairs Lounge with live music, specialty drinks and appetizers.

8. Brother Fox

4.7

Exceptional(143)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Pensacola

Booked 27 times today

We pay tribute to the rugged individualism of Pensacola’s unique historic cultural significance, specifically its Spanish influence. Real and super-rustic, the kitchen presents Old World cookery at its roots, with all the layers peeled back. Brother Fox utilizes a live-fire approach to cooking almost everything that we serve, from coal-roasted oysters to Carne Asada for two, served with hot tortillas. Our beautiful outdoor seating sets the stage for a casual meet up with friends for a glass of wine from regions near and far, carafes of Bathtub Gin or Sangrias from the bar. Inside, the cuisine and casually elegant design are the embodiment of a “neighborhood” spot that caters to visitors and residents alike, for special occasions, celebrations, and some of the finest wood-fired cuisine in Pensacola. Imagine food with soul, both exciting and traditional, in a breezy setting, right in the heart of Old East Hill. We are open daily for Dinner at 5pm

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9. The Melting Pot - Pensacola

4.4

Awesome(794)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Pensacola

Booked 27 times today

Dip into fondue dinner tonight at Melting Pot of Pensacola, FL. From savory artisan cheeses seasoned to perfection and freshly made salads with signature dressings, we start your meal off right. Once you’ve enjoyed your starters, you can choose from a customizable entrée selection that includes succulent shrimp, cold-water lobster, and filet mignon. The perfect ending to any meal is chocolate fondue dessert! Join us for a romantic night out, celebrating something special or just because!

10. SALT

4.5

Awesome(66)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Pensacola Beach

Salt offers a welcoming haven where people come together to enjoy fresh from the Gulf cuisine and share in the joy of good company. Inspired by the vibrant flavors and rich cultural traditions of the Mediterranean, our dishes are created from scratch using the freshest and most flavorful ingredients available.

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Byronvip
Alabama •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We come to Drift every time we visit Navarre beach. It is our favorite dining experience. Food and customer service is always consistent with a score of STELLAR! Thank you.
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DriftPrice: Expensive• American• Pensacola
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4.7
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Cindy
Fiji •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Danielle our server was personable and helpful - she called the gopher cart driver for us from her own phone, as our phone wasn’t connecting. She then called to make sure we were collected and safe. Food is lovely - and a lovely experience.
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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola BeachPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pensacola
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4.8
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Austin
East Tennessee •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing atmosphere and food. Server was knowledgeable of wine selection and menu pairings. UPH never disappoints
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The Union Public HousePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Pensacola
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4.8
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Paul
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As usual the food and service at Angelena’s was fantastic. Great wood fired pizza, Scallops were perfectly done and delicious. We will be back.
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Angelena'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pensacola
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4.9
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Shannonvip
Atlanta Metro •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was excellent, the food service was spaced perfectly and it was delicious.
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Jackson's SteakhousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Pensacola
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4.8

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1. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

2. Angelena's

3. Jackson's Steakhouse

4. The Union Public House

5. Drift

6. Restaurant IRON

7. The District - Seville Steak & Seafood

8. Brother Fox

9. The Melting Pot - Pensacola

10. SALT

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