Seafood Dining Types

Bud & Alleys

Seaside - (Continental, Seafood)

Bud & Alley’s was founded in 1986 and named after a dog and cat. This Seaside landmark has been a favorite gathering place for locals and visitors who appreciate the great food, great fun and great sunsets. Bud & Alley’s is nestled in the dunes overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The restaurant has won numerous awards including, Florida Trend Magazine’s Golden Spoon Award (Top 20 in Florida) as well as Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence.

Chiringo

Grayton Beach - (Seafood)

Located in the heart of Grayton Beach just across from the Red Bar, Chiringo’s offers Spanish-influenced food with a southern charm. There is also a casual beachside bar so you can enjoy cocktails with a view!

Cuvee 30A

Inlet Beach - (American, Seafood, Steaks)

Located in Inlet Beach in the 30Avenue shopping center, Cuvee 30a brings Chef Tim Creehan’s wildly popular Destin eatery to South Walton’s gorgeous new 30Avenue. Savor Tim’s award winning signature dishes such as Amy Grant’s Seared Tuna Rare and Vince Gill’s Pecan Crusted Grouper. Cuvee 30A also features their “Best in Destin” voted Happy Hour, and live music by various local favorites.

Happy Hour from 5 – 7:30 PM. Dinner 5:30. Live music Thursday – Saturday, 8:30 PM.

Edward’s Fine Food & Wine

Rosemary Beach - (American, Seafood, Steaks)

Located in Rosemary Beach, Edward’s offers a southern influenced coastal cuisine in a refined yet casual setting with live entertainment and optional courtyard dining. Everything at Edward’s is prepared to order with the freshest Gulf seafood, high quality meat and poultry, local produce and imported cheeses.

Elmo’s Grill

Dune Allen Beach - (American, Seafood)

Elmo’s is located in Dune Allen right off Scenic 30-A and is a VERY casual place that has offers daily specials, seafood, peel and eat shrimp, seafood nachos and ice cold beer. The outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying live music on the covered porch. 

Fish Out of Water

WaterColor - (Continental, Seafood, Steaks, Sushi)

At Fish Out Of Water, you are sure to catch some of the best gulf views Scenic30A has to offer. Located at the WaterColor Inn & Resort, this fine dining experience wont be one to forget. The award winning cuisine features some of the freshest seafood in South Walton and a great selection of wines. Sit outside on the Sunset Deck, inside in the dining room or in the wine room for a special treat!

Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant

Santa Rosa Beach, Inlet Beach - (Seafood)

Funny name, serious seafood. Casual, family-style dining with fresh seafood and plenty of choices for landlubbers. Enjoy Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant on Scenic 30-A and you’re sure to come back for more!

Check out their new Inlet Beach location in 30Avenue!

Grayton Seafood Co.

Grayton Beach - (Seafood)

Located in the heart of Grayton Beach, Grayton Seafood Co. offers only the freshest seafood with their menu changing constantly depending on fishing and growing seasons. They believe in offering only the best seafood at a fair price and want all the locals as well as visitors of South Walton to enjoy their food. 

Open Wednesday- Sunday 11am-9pm Closed Monday & Tuesdays

Great Southern Cafe

Seaside - (American, Seafood)

Jim Shirley owns several restaurants throughout the panhandle, but Seaside’s Great Southern Café is the only local spot where you can sample his famous “Grits a Ya Ya.” Great Southern Café also features a full bar and a raw oyster bar.

Havana Beach Bar & Grill

Rosemary Beach - (Cajun, Seafood)

Anchored by a spectacular hand carved mahogany bar that speaks of Hemingway’s Havana the restaurant features cuisine rooted in the cultures of the Gulf of Mexico. The menu of Havana Beach draws from the flavors and ingredients of the southern Gulf coast, creole back country, Mexican fishing villages and the soul of Cuba. With views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and Main Street, Havana Beach offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, with brunch served on the weekends.

Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill

Grayton Beach - (Seafood)

A Scenic 30-A Original Offering menu selections inspired by the Gulf Coast, Caribbean Islands, New Orleans and the Low Country, we are the perfect spot to grab an affordable meal for lunch or dinner.

Joe Loves Lobster Rolls

Seacrest Beach - (American, Seafood)

“Bringing up north down south” is the slogan of this Scenic 30-A restaurant featuring Authentic Maine lobster rolls, lobster nachos, and the lobster grilled cheese. Located right along Scenic 30-A in the Peddler’s Pavilion shopping center in Seacrest Beach, this hut-style restaurant would be the perfect stop after a day at the beach or at night while watching a concert.

La Playa

Gulf Place - (Seafood)

Conveniently located in the shops of Gulf Place, La Playa serves up creative costal cuisine with a Caribbean twist! The laid-back atmosphere and live music is what makes this place a must on Scenic 30-A! Grab a cocktail from their wide selection of specialty cocktails and grab a seat outside right across the street from the gulf!

Local Catch Bar & Grill

Blue Mountain Beach - (American, Seafood)

If you were to look up Neighborhood Bar in the dictionary, the description would be similar to that of the Local Catch. This is a down-home juke joint that serves beer, fresh fish, (Best Fish Tacos in town) burgers, soups, salads and sandwiches. They also have a full bar and live music.  

Old Florida Fishhouse

Seagrove Beach - (Seafood)

It took about a week for the Old Florida Fishhouse to become one of Scenic 30-A’s favorite restaurants among locals and visitors alike. Funny how good food and friendly service will do that for a place. Add to that a fun crowd in a laid-back atmosphere and you will have a hard time finding a better all-around dining experience.

Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar

Inlet Beach - (Japanese, Seafood, Sushi)

Located in the Shoppes @ Inlet, Shaka is a place to “hang loose” and be welcomed with positive vibes. Chef James Sargent, Chef Ken Duenas and Shaka’s culinary team, have created a menu that boasts righteous sushi rolls, sashimi and nigiri, small plates and entrees, and of course saké, wine and beer. The interior boasts a very clean and natural design with beautiful earthy elements.

Monday – Sunday
5pm – 10pm

Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar

Gulf Place - (American, Seafood)

Named after the historic fishing reef located directly to the south in the Gulf of Mexico, the hard-to-find “shunk gulley” would serve as a point of navigation for boaters along the coast. The intersection of Highway 393 and 30A served as a point of navigation for boaters along the coast. Fishermen would launch straight out from the current Ed Walline Beach Access to head to the reef. Rumor has it that this secretive reef was one of the top fishing locations in this part of the Gulf. Once used as a landmark for the legendary fisherman of South Walton, the new Shunk Gulley bar and restaurant hopes to be a mainstay for locals to gather, visitors to enjoy, all while we continue the legacy of conservation. Shunk Gulley has teamed up with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) to bring back active fisheries in the Gulf. Helping build a more diverse ecosystem that is not only good for the Gulf, but good for your plate. Preserving the history of the area, new reef structures have been deployed in the Gulf and will carry the Shunk Gulley name. With an ongoing partnership with SWARA, more reef structure deployments are planned for the near future.

Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar – a new restaurant featuring classic coastal cuisine, stunning views and authentic southern hospitality – is open at the corner of County Road 393 and Scenic Highway 30-A, just across the street from Gulf Place.

Stinky’s Fish Camp

Dune Allen Beach - (American, Cajun, Seafood)

The number one question a local is asked is: Where is the best place to get fresh seafood?  Any local along Scenic 30-A will tell you that if you want fresh seafood with no frills, you gotta go to Stink’s Fish Camp in Dune Allen Beach. With a name like Stinky’s, it’s gotta be good.  In fact, it is great!  Every day patrons of this local favorite can see fresh seafood being delivered and served up in unpretentious completely casual and always mouth-watering way.  

Surfing Deer

Seagrove Beach - (Seafood)

Located at the corner of Scenic 30-A and 395, Surfing Deer’s restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining, gulf views and a creative menu highlighting fresh, local seafood and produce in the heart of Seagrove. The Hartley Restaurant Group decided to keep the legend and the soul of 30A alive by naming our latest restaurant Surfing Deer—a place where folks can dine, create memories and enjoy the beauty of our beach.

The Bay

Santa Rosa Beach - (Seafood, Sushi)

Located directly on Choctawhatchee Bay at the southern foot of the 331 bridge, The Bay is a family-friendly restaurant that features a Southern gulf coast cuisine, sushi, draft beer, wine, and inventive cocktails. Table and bar seating is available inside and outside on the deck overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay.

The Citizen at Alys Beach

Alys Beach - (Coastal Cuisine, Seafood)

Inspired by coastal cuisine around the world, The CITIZEN is a forthcoming seaside tavern located within the town center of Alys Beach, which is situated along Florida’s scenic Highway 30A.