Best Lobster in Pensacola Beach

5 restaurant menus in Pensacola Beach, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Peg Leg Pete's
Peg Leg Pete's
85/100 (21784 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tuna
Burger
Cakes
Calamares
Fish
Chowder
Shrimp
Crab Legs
Seafood Platters
Lobster
Fried shrimp
Salad
BLT
Key lime pie
Crab
Crawfish
Scallops
Clams
Catfish
Oyster
Red Beans and Rice
Calamari
Sandwiches
Grouper Sandwich
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Playgrounds
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Beach
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A must-eat place for many years. Usually a wait. Freshest oysters & sweet fried shrimp. Their grouper sandwich is off the charts too. If you enjoy..."
Laura Ŵ
"Ate dinner here at the recommendation of friends and family. Went around 4:30 to try to have an early dinner and beat the crowds. Too late. It was..."
Katrina Gamble Parker
"The food and service is great! My fish was so soft and flaky and buttery. Some of the best oysters we’ve had! Bekah was an amazing server! Will..."
Simone
"Great atmosphere and Amazing Server. Austin was our server and was amazing. No wonder he was the 2020 Employee of the Year! As for the food: Oysters..."
Kelii Kanoa
"Delicious! Fantastic service! Fun and yummy food while visiting Pensacola Beach! Spinach and Artichoke dip! Key West salad! Chicken and pasta. I got..."
Stacey De
"Great atmosphere. Great parking and service. Had late lunch around 2 pm on a Friday. Waited about 15 minutes for a table. Waiter had our drink..."
Tim Hadaway
"We ate here three times while visiting for a week. There are so many fantastic options you can eat there that often and still not eat the same..."
Terry Coulston
"Have been hearing about this place for a while. This is our new favorite restaurant down on the beach. Try the blackened Grouper you will not be..."
Darren Norgren
"Wait wasn’t long at all for how busy they were. Food and service were great! Our waitress was quick, efficient and helpful with the menu and..."
Treasea Morrow
"We visited during a monsoon. That didn't slow the service down and the food was amazing. Best value for food on the beach. Loved the atmosphere..."
Brent Hartsfield
"I say 4 star for food but this may not be a very fair rating… I had French dip and it was on little salty side but it is not seafood which this..."
Kanae Malbrough
"Cool place and worth the wait…but don’t stay on the beach and swim too long, and think you can just pop in and eat late…THEY RUN OUT OF LOBSTER..."
cc Si
"Loved this place! Great food, atmosphere, live music and staff. Originally wanted to do carry out but they won’t do it if there’s a list, totally..."
Aubrey Sanderson
"My friends and I (group of 4) visited for dinner on a Friday night around 8:30pm. We were seated at 9:15pm (45 minute wait, not too bad). I would..."
Esmeralda R.
"I think this is my second or third time eating there while I was in Pensacola. I have never eaten inside the restaurant itself because of the wait,..."
Elizabeth Jeffrey
"The chairs are terribly uncomfortable. I expected the care c that we were seated in to be more pirate theme like the inside area. Our waiter was..."
Kimberly Floyd
Flounder's Chowder House
Flounder's Chowder House
85/100 (15491 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Seafood
Soups
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Oyster
Burger
Nachos
Calamari
Fried shrimp
Key lime pie
Tuna
Po' Boys
Calamares
Fish & chips
Shrimp
Chowder
Cheesecake
Lobster
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Fish
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Filet Mignon
Mac and cheese
Crab
Clams
Sandwiches
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Beach
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Playgrounds
Seating
Live Music
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This was our only 2 visit restaurant during vacation. First trip there was a little disappointing (slow service, never got the sauces we needed with..."
Leann
"Loved loved loved this place. Atmosphere was great. Casual, laid back beach theme. The shrimp and spinach dip was AMAZING! The onion rings were good..."
Carrie Quinlan Nethery
"We stopped in for a light lunch. Great atmosphere! It overlooks the bay which made it very relaxing. We had the strawberry margaritas with the spicy..."
Scott & Cecilia
"Awesome baked parmesan oysters and my daughter's filet minon was delicious too. They are only second to Peg Leg's,but the oysters were fresh and the..."
Gulf Coast Food Sampler
"My husband and I arrived at Flounder's around 10:00PM on a Friday night. Business was booming, along with the music from a live band, in the outdoor..."
BolusingBeckaroo
"Ate here this evening with the family. Very happy with our choice. The drinks were great and the food was wonderful. Service was quick and..."
Kdcarson
"Great place to eat at the beach, sit outside and enjoy the breeze. Service has always been good, food is average but I think the fish tacos and..."
BeanBry
"We go to Flounders all the time for Sunday brunch but decided to go for dinner and glad we did! I got the shrimp boat and it was delicious! All..."
Sad Tomato
"Fun, casual atmosphere. Great food and very generous portions. My first visit I had the calamari, onion rings, and the bacon, shrimp Mac & cheese...."
Nicole
"Dinner out with the family! Highly recommend the $5 Diesel Fuels - mango one is yummy! Highly recommend: appetizers - Cajun shrimp and Andouille egg..."
Gerri H
"Upon first glance at the menu I was very nervous, it boasts a plethora of fried food, which I tend to avoid. We ordered the shrimp and artichoke dip...."
Lindsay Halligan
"Outstanding food. Atmosphere is way different during the day vs at night which is good for all ages. Their gift shop is next door full of fun and..."
Allie Hartung
"(In the voice of Jeff Spicoli) Dude, fairly righteous cuisine. Not so bad on the atmosphere, but woe to the man who expects a waiter to actually..."
Pi2bluedot
"Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow...can you say AMAZING ????. Had dinner at Flounders with friends and it was incredible. From the cleanliness, to the wait staff ,..."
Open_Road
"Good atmosphere, good service. Flounders Quitewater Beach Rd Gulf Breeze Flwww.flounderschowderhouse.comWe were down on..."
Urban Cowgill
"Firecracker Shrimp and a couple of Diesel Fuels. Great..."
Fletch
"Best dinner on the beach. Flounders has it all.. Great food. Friendly, happy server. Playground, beach volley ball, pier over the water, fire pit...."
John Hutchinson
"Great place to eat and neat atmosphere. Kid's meals were a little skimpy, but they enjoyed themselves. Fresh fish was good and service was..."
Carter
"Lunch at Flounders. We had appetizers for lunch. Although there are a few sandwiches available, there is no 'lunch' version of the menu. None the..."
Zoe
"Ribeye Steak. Great..."
CASEY
"Great atmosphere for adults and kids; excellent food; don't sit at the picnic tables...they're rough on older people! Have fun, it's a good..."
C. Simpson
"Food on food on food!. Holy cow this place gives you a lot of food! We sat outside with was nice right on the bay with a breeze! our waitress was..."
Nick Carden
"It wasn't the best seafood ever but was pretty good. The environment was fun and the kids really enjoyed the volleyball. The service was quick and..."
DoctorJay
"Not impressed. Bring your earplugs. You will need them. We had to get ours to go, it was way too loud and this was no live band!Food was ok, but..."
Pat Ladner McDougald
"I love everything about this place! The food is great, big portions and priced reasonably. The atmosphere is great, you can eat outside off the sand..."
Bowler
"Better Than I remembered.. I confess that we have eaten here in the past, but to be honest it has been so long ago that I really can't remember when...."
Arnold Newton
"First decent bloody Mary in the state of Florida. Good food also, I am pleasantly surprised, always assumed it was a tourist trap, but proven wrong..."
Donald Milligan
"An upscale pub with family atmosphere. Great Cheeseburger. The Seafood Nachos appetizer was a meal for two, so good. Prices were very reasonable...."
Martha Benson
"Our first visit to Flounders. Everything was great! I had the best Bushwhacker drink in a 23 oz souvenir glass for only $8.99. We got the baked..."
Lorna
"Good Food and Memories. The memories have nothing to do with Flounders. In the walkway, they have a "man-eating" clam shell which used to be..."
Donovan Baldwin
"Loved the baked Oysters!. We tried Flounders last night and we loved it! It's very beachy and tourist trappy, but we're tourist so we didn't mind..."
Fayettevillegirl
"First time in Pensacola Beach, had the blackened Mahi Mahi and loved it! It was great with grilled asparagus. Bushwacker was awesome too! Will go..."
Josiah
"My wife and I have tried cheeseburgers at 5 different locations this and have voted flounders #1 followed by:#2 Latitudes Bar (Hilton)#3..."
Greg Wilson
"Overall Good. We ate here last night and weren't disappointed. The chowder was really good. The Shrimp basket was also good, fresh, and large enough..."
Jenny
"Onion rings here are amazing! Key line pie is epic! But the waiters are a bit..."
Penny
"The food was awesome. Don't let the three money signs fool you. It is not overpriced at all. You get so much for the money there is no possible way..."
AJ
"By the Shore. I love going to Flounders for their Firecracker Shrimp and Snapper.They just put in a new air system which makes it comfortable..."
Andreas
"We don't go to Flounders for the great service ( you won't find it there!), we go for the atmosphere, bushwhackers, and great food. Out of town..."
Mo
"Good food and LOTS of it. We ate at Flounders on 10/27/12 and it was good. Service was prompt and the waitstaff attentive. Between three of us, we..."
HotRodder72
"The baked oysters for an appetizer are great! I highly recommend them. They were huge and flavorful! The coconut shrimp is good also with a piña..."
Brooke Campbell
"Love it!. My husband and I went here on our honeymoon. It was by far one of the best restaurants on the island. My husband ordered a philly cheese..."
Michelle Rudolph
"The diesel fuel was awesome. The seafood nachos, hands down the best nachos I've had. My girlfriend and I split them. I wasn't real iimpressed with..."
Bobby K
"Very Good food and service was great! Ask for Stu he is a great waiter:). The kids can play outside on their pirate ship when they get bored while..."
Dena
"It was solid. For as busy as it was we didn't have to wait long for our food. Waiter was great as well. Stuffed flounder was good and so we the..."
Lewis
"Seafood Nachos. Loved the seafood nachos appetizer - when they say it's good to share, they mean it! I ordered for lunch and could only get through..."
FoodObsessed
"The waitstaff are friendly and attentive and the grilled grouper is beyond this..."
Heather Eland Pattison
"I'll go with a "like". My other half had the tuna, overdone but tasty, we'll take the hit for that because we didn't specify but they shoulda asked...."
Deliciaellis
"Quick service, pretty good food. We were in a hurry and they were accommodating and brought everything out quickly. The firecracker shrimp was tasty,..."
Farheen Ibrahim
"Very Good Food. I went their with my family and i got the biggest on the beach burger.. It was AMAZING!! You could taste that it was fresh and..."
K8ebug
"Dined on 2/28/12. Appetizers of fried beans & onion rings were great. Entries of lobster & shrimp pasta, crab-stuffed flounder & burgers were..."
Jim Valerine
"Great food. Service was fantastic. Well worth the time and..."
Darryl
"Not good cheese burger. Awesome fries. Great service. Fun atmosphere....kinda..."
Sally Harper
"Atmosphere is what's makes this place!! Great feeling. Food was good. Had the seafood nachos and grilled platter. Both were good. Are there other..."
TheLug
"Best 18 cent chowder on the planet!. We started with cocktails and then had a cup of yes 18 cent chowder. The shrimp, fish and clams were beautifully..."
Chris
"Flounders is the best!! The live music is fun, the food is terrific, and the drinks are unbelievable!! Every chance I get I go to..."
Kimberly Harty
"Busy, but pretty good.. Had the stuffed filet and chowder. Pretty..."
DMC
"GOOD. The food is definitely great and you get your money's worth. The service, however, could be a little better. Staff didn't look like they were..."
Jeni E.
"Great food! We got fueled up and enjoyed this great..."
Csorrells
"GREAT FOOD! WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE!. I didn't want to go eat at Flounders at first, but I decided to try it since it had a place to sit outside & a..."
Laci
"Enjoyed food & service. Ate at Flounders last night with family on vacation. Must say we expected less given the crowd and size of the place, but..."
GG65
"Great Service With Mediocre Food. We had just arrived in Pensacol Beach. Starving and looking for somehting good to eat. We landed accross the street..."
Danara8
"Great for a family with small children. Decided to head to Flounders with a friend during Spring Break with all three of my children (under age of..."
Audrey Overcast
"Really good food, very family friendly. Beachside and has a play area for the kids so the grownups can have some adult..."
Benjamin Hess
"I wish they were in NOLA. My family and I love this place. The atmosphere is incredible and totally family oriented. The food is..."
Mmmgood
"18¢ chowder! It was amazing! Shrimp boat thingy was loaded with yummy deliciousness. Steakburger was overdone. Service was super slow. View and..."
Jessica
"Great Family Place. We love going to Flounders, especially for their seafood chowder, which is thick and full of seafood. We are astounded by their..."
PatrMcGraw
"Fish nachos = amazing. I was skeptic at first, but they are absolutely delicious and huge enough to feed probably a group of 6...."
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"Great food. Awesome food and service! A bit pricey but worth it. Had a nice double date here. You can't go wrong with this place!Will definitely..."
Tom W
"By far my favorite place in the Pensacola area. The absolute best seafood and fries. Great atmosphere for the kids in the warmer..."
Megan
"Great Seafood. Was amazing. Oysters combined with the Diesel Fuel drink may however not be a good choice in the future. Calamari was very good and..."
Erik Tims
"Classic Pensacola Beach landmark restaurant to take out of town guests. The food is good and the servers are always friendly. Excellent kid's..."
Brooke
"Great grilled grouper, chowder and beer boiled shrimp! Good restaurant if your diet has special needs. The kitchen is very accomodating and the..."
Randy And Shelly
"Great Service. I've been to Flounders Chowder House 3 times in the last 2 or so months. The food was FANTASTIC and the service was PHENOMENAL. First..."
Reto
"Excellent, chowder was fantastic, service and dinner..."
James Copeland
"Super Fun!. Ate and drank here three times while on vacation. The firecracker shrimp was out of this world and the burgers are good too. Can't beat..."
Cappy7300
"Great food, reasonable prices and great atmosphere. The hostesses were rude and NOT helpful. Our waitress was forgetful. Overall I think I would..."
Peggy Naquin
"Great Experience. I was a little wary of Flounder's, since its location on the Portofino Boardwalk pegged it as a tourist trap, but was pleasantly..."
SD
"Oyster Pensacola beach style and the flounder chowder are both excellent. Beer is very..."
Navyman
"Maybe we were there on opposite day but we found the food & bev prices surprisingly reasonable - especially the Diesel Fuel. If you're wanting a full..."
Psych Eater
"Located on the bayside of the island, nice tropical, beach-bar feel. The Stuffed Flounder Augratin was average fare, but my kids enjoyed the beach..."
Ugo
"Expensive, but yummy. The chowder and shrimp were great, I liked the red chowder better. Their fish fry was..."
Megan
"Food was excellent...."
Steven
"Come for the atmosphere and drinks, not the food.... The food is okay. Great if you're trying to gain weight! They are famous for their bushwackers..."
Dareon
"We loved this place. We chose to sit inside because it was so humid and they took my husband and I to a nice candlelit table in a corner. We ordered..."
Grace
"Food is hit or miss, but it's always great fun!. Enjoy a few diesel fuels, bushwhackers or martinis with your mates on the beach at this Pensacola..."
Namzaps
"The Crabcake-stuffed Flounder was..."
Ryan Frenz
"Really good food. Would recommend nachos. Good atmosphere, beautiful view! Great place for folks with kids, playground at restaurant. We were a party..."
Juliet
"Atmosphere great, food - stay away from the nachos. This is not the place for veggies. Guys I ended up getting the nachos and there just was..."
Anna Davis
"Food or atmosphere. The food is ok, but I go there for the atmosphere. Lots of covered outdoor seating in the summer and often live entertainment on..."
Reba H
"All we ask for from a restaurant is that it have decent food, decent cleanliness, and decent service. For Flounders Chowder House in Pensacola Beach,..."
Michael Roberts
"We are so glad Flounder's was recommended to us! Everything was excellent. We got on the wait list and arrived early, which was great because we..."
Lisa Jorstad
"We had a very nice relaxing afternoon lunch with drinks and views. Service was excellent, just what we needed after being out. Flounders has..."
Starlight Lifter
"We enjoyed our meal and the experience. Brett was incredible and took great care of us. The food came out pretty quickly despite the crowd. The..."
Amber Jewell Garner
"Our waitress Alexa was phenomenal! We had adult bevs: Margarita & Diesel fuel (traditional) YUMMY for both. We chose the calamari for an appetizer,..."
A Smiley
"The coconut shrimp was VERY good! The salmon I got was just ok. I think it was a little too spicy for me. I wasn't expecting that. If you like spicy-..."
Lisa Schultz
"Very good food and the service was great. They have indoor and outdoor dining. While the outdoor dining is scenic we opted for the cool inside after..."
James M
"This is an amazing place. Super friendly staff and the food was fantastic. Wish we lived closer (from Missouri). My son has a passion for culinary,..."
Beckie Blakey
"We saved Flounders for our last meal out on our trip to Pensacola Beach. We are glad we did. It was by far the BEST restaurant we went patronized...."
Kevin Gibson
"Super lively and well-decorated place, there are fairy lights, wood tables, a sand volley net, and best of all— it’s right on the water. Our..."
Cen
"Food and ambience is amazing. Loved the experience! The ‘Firecracker shrimp’ was too good and a must try! Also their portion sizes are very huge..."
thehungrytourer
"You can join the waitlist online. AMAZING pineapple coleslaw. Spinach artichoke and shrimp dip has Parmesan sprinkled on top! My husband said the..."
Rebecca White
"Absolutely delicious! It was so delicious we went two nights in a row! I got the Hawaiian chicken. We also got the hush puppies and onion rings for..."
Stacey De
"Went to Flounders on a Friday night and it was a pleasant experience. I've been there before on a weekday which is good too if you prefer a more..."
Natasha Boyd
"Beautiful place for lunch. Breezy open atmosphere with views of the beach and lake. Food portion was substantial and very filling. Great service and..."
Daniel Teh
"The Tiki-bar @ Flounders is the best! We've been here twice and both of those times we brought my grand-puppy with us. We had the best firecracker..."
TRAVELIN' YELLOW CHUCKS
"This place did not disappoint. Good cheap drinks, a HUGE platter of shrimp, delicious chowder, and when I asked for a slice of pie to go I was sent..."
CT
"Great local spot to catch up with friends or enjoy a nice beachside dinner. Service is always great, especially our server Scoop. Great guy and with..."
Darin Barnes
"Food was amazing!!! We saw lots of reivews of stuffed flounder, so gave it a try. First time to eat flounder in my life, and im so glad that i had..."
Anna
"Therion, our waiter, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the entrees. The food was delicious! The quantity was outrageous!!! This was our 20th..."
Teddy Trons
The Grand Marlin Of Pensacola Beach
The Grand Marlin Of Pensacola Beach
84/100 (14599 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegan Options
American
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Key lime pie
Ceviche
Shrimp and Grits
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Cakes
Cheesecake
Tapas
Fish Taco
Lobster
Tacos
Filet Mignon
Salad
Swordfish
Ribs
Crab
Scallops
Fish
Pork
Oyster
Surf And Turf
Calamari
Tuna
Fried shrimp
Calamares
Omelette
Salmon
Burger
Sit down
Seating
Live Music
Waterfront
Table Service
Beach
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Whatever nightly specials are listed, get it! Fantastic for special occasions or business casual..."
Ben
"After eyeing the Pensacola Beach location, I finally made it to The Grand Marlin. The greeting upon arrival is always warm and welcoming. The staff..."
Elizabeth
"Just another great meal tonight. The GM never disappoints, ever. Last week, red snapper, incredible! Best snapper I’ve ever had tonight, fried Gulf..."
Amapama
"The Blue Angle chips had very good flavor. The Blue cheese was not over powering and nicely balanced, recommend adding bacon. Oysters on half shell..."
Patrick Ramsay
"My wife and I went to eat at The Grand Marlin around 7:00 without reservations. We we seated quickly and received quick service. It was Nov 3 but..."
Douse
"Had Thanksgiving dinner here and was very impressed with the food and the service! The food quality was excellent and the menu options for the..."
Ashley McArthur
"I actually liked this place after we got seated. At first I was thinking the hype wasn't gonna match the menu, but our waiter was so knowledgeable..."
Big Eats
"Absolutely, without a doubt,best oysters ever! First trip to Pensacola, will not be my last. And the view...not bad at all. Beautiful atmosphere,..."
Leslie Thaw
"Positives: Drinks, main course, service was top notch.Negatives: Appetizers were so-so, acoustics were terrible, and we were not big fans of..."
James Wade
"Amazing location, great view and service. We ordered the lobster fingers, gulf shrimp with creole mustard and fresh catch red snapper with..."
Gmerk
"I visit Pensacola often, including frequent Saturday beach trips, and we get a room and stay overnight just so we can et brunch at the Grans Marlin..."
The Hungry Chick
"We ordered the Lobster Fingers, Gulf Shrimp with creole mustard butter, and Red Velvet Cake. Everything was fabulous! Our waiter was very friendly..."
Kathrynhubbard8
"Love the Grand Marlin! We come here on a regular basis and never have a bad meal. Service is always excellent. The Ahi Poke and Grouper Piccata are..."
Mrs. Kermie
"Always a good meal at this great restaurant! Ordered raw oysters, a combo of all baked oysters that our waitress accommodated in a platter for us,..."
Smokee329
"Went for lunch and had the fish tacos and shrimp PO boy. All amazing at a fair price using high quality ingredients. The Poboy used fresh jumbo..."
Craig Schiro
"Best ice cold oysters on the half shell in the panhandle! Haven't had anything that wasn't delicious. Best seafood restaurant in the area! Great..."
Zoo
"Went here while visiting friends for the seafood.  We have been here many times, and the quality is still great.  We ordered oysters and other..."
Faye
"The food and the service were amazing. Mark, our server, made sure we never needed anything and was very attentive. The restaurant clearly prides..."
Shayne Marriage
"Don't let the tourist area fool you, locals go here for great seafood. I would recommend avoiding during tourism season where people want to put..."
Williams: Sempernole
"This beautiful waterfront restaurant is the place to go for excellent fresh seafood and an even better view. While vacationing in Pensacola Beach,..."
Travel Blog
"Visiting from Baton Rouge. Nice to have fresh seafood! Grouper piccata and Brussel sprouts were amazing! Nice portions for the price! Fantastic..."
Leslie Molieri
"Awesome food and atmosphere! The brown butter caper sauce is so good I would lick it off the floor! Definitely a "must go to" place in Pensacola..."
Marie Kennedy
"Grab a praline basket at the bar. Pam best bartender..."
Fletch
"A Grand dinner!. Highly recommend!!! Just had a terrific dinner at Grand Marlin! My friends tell me I'm a 'gourmet' coo and this is a meal I will try..."
Jpbeden
"It filled us up but emptied our pockets!. We started our seafood feast with the BBQ shrimp which were delicious and arrived so quickly we were..."
Lord Dave And Mandy Shea
"Loved it!!!. Food was great, best ice tea.Service and location are excellent.Price is just right for the quality of restaurant.Fist..."
Ada Isa
"Favorite Spot. The Grand Marlin is our of favorite spots to dine in the Pensacola area. The location is great and views at sunset are second to none...."
Gholt418
"Gosh this place is awesome! Be sure to get a reservation and try to get a table on the bay side at or around sundown. Our server was a kind young..."
Steve
"Fantastic food; awesome waiter Annie M. Perfect 10 Year Wedding Anniversary Dinner. Thank you soo much. Dennis &..."
Tanja Richter LMT
"The crab cakes were..."
RJ
"A great restaurant! One of my new favorites. I went back again the next night. I've had the oysters on half shell, lobster fingers, lobster mac and..."
Jonathan Campbell
"Favorite Beach Restaurant. The Grand Marlin is my favorite beach restaurants, they have been consistently good with food prep and the NorthDrop bar..."
Foodie101
"Good seafood. This was our first visit to the Grand Marlin. The grouper piccata was excellent. We had BBQ shrimp as an appetizer and enjoyed it. I..."
Sandy Boyles
"Delicious! Fun atmosphere! Great view! Friendly wait staff! Fresh ingredients! What more could you want? I think Grand Marlin will be our new..."
Janice
"Good drinks. Excellent seafood. It's a little "touristy" at times, but if you don't mind the wait, you won't be..."
Anonymous
"Amazing. The cuisine here is excellent, 3 of us had various fresh fish options and it was hard to choose the best. I think it was the pan seared..."
David
"Fantastic food and great view. There was very little crab options, which was disappointing but everything we tried (3 appetizers and 4 entrees) was..."
Cliff
"Our new favorite place! Food was incredible. Service was awesome! Jimmy was our waiter and best we've had in town since coming back home in March...."
Melinda Kidwell
"Good Food and Good Service. This place is great. A truly professional restaurant. I would eat here again and again. The food is well..."
FatNugget3
"This is by far the best place to eat. We've been here so many times I've lost count. The seafood is so fresh and always delicious. The spinach is..."
Emily
"Great Food and Atmosphere. I had the Blackened Fish Tacos at lunch, and they were..."
Melanie Montgomery Johnson
"Absolutely love this place! The chipotle mojito is divine! The oysters Rockefeller is my favorite! The service is always excellent, the atmosphere is..."
Liz Martin
"An excellent dining experience!. Ate here after reading the great reviews on Urban Spoon and wasn't disappointed. The Group Piccata was amazing, the..."
Micki
"--LOVED THE GRAND MARLIN--. Me and my wife came here on Vacation a couple of weeks ago and were immediately seated by Emily, one of the many lovely..."
Jeremy Calahan
"I am not sure what restaurant the other reviewers who gave bad reviews actually went to, but it could not have been The Grand Marlin. Our service was..."
Aimee F
"Loved it! Nice facility, good menu choices, delicious food, near the beach hotels. Will definitely..."
Vangie Larkin
"Expensive, but worth it! Lobster fingers will melt in your mouth. Ceviche is wonderful. Any fish you get is top notch and the outdoor seating is the..."
Ben Jones
"Simply put,,,,,I love this..."
Dustin
"Delicious, fresh seafood. Dessert was excellent as well. Service was top notch. Jeremy, our waiter, was very helpful and attentive, and the rest of..."
Bart
"Stopped in over spring break, place was PACKED. great band playing outside, fast, cold drinks, dozen raw at the bar in 5 minutes. went inside and had..."
Mike M.
"LOVE IT!. Very good food and great relaxing atmosphere.... Outside! The inside is too loud and freezing. You can't hear yourself think let alone tell..."
CB
"Our first time there and we loved it. The calamari was delicious. The oysters were amazing. Wedge salad was very good and huge. Could be split with..."
Kim Loving
"Great atmosphere....Food was excellent..calamari was the best i have ever..."
Sharon Howell
"The food is pretty good but it is expensive. Beautiful..."
Sandi
"Love this place!. My husband and I took a mini vacation to Pensacola Beach to get away for a few days. We were staying at the Hilton and decided to..."
Laura
"Great place on Pensacola beach! My husband had the Tuesday night Turf and Surf Special which was priced right and cooked perfectly. I had the grouper..."
Lyn
"VERY impressed. I went here a few weeks back to have a nice celebratory dinner with my best friend who's not a huge fan of seafood and she left..."
Garrett Dyer
"Deeee-lish!..."
Yummy Boo Boo
"Great Food and Service. Had another lovely meal here...the lobster fingers, steamed oysters...deserts are wonderful. My complaints are few and not..."
Paula
"Wonderful!. Our server was gracious and attentive. The food was cooked great and tasted great! We dined outside this evening and the band was very..."
Defranco61
"The praline basket dessert is the BEST! Lobster fingers are to die for,just not enough on the plate! their bread pudding also..."
Jodi
"Please bring it..."
Elizabeth Linn
"I cannot express with words how absolutely awesome this restaurant is, so instead I will tell everyone that I have eaten three consecutive meals..."
Matthew Simechak
"My new fav restaurant! I love their appetizers and cocktails out on the terrace. My favorites are the Blue Angel Chips and the seared tuna. Great..."
Amanda
"Great wait staff and even better food! The atmosphere is awesome..."
Erin Massey Baker
"Get the Lobster tails. Perfectly prepared lobster tail. I had my wedding reception there and was very satisfied with the food and..."
The Bigalettos
"Great food and People. I am a regular customer at The Grand Marlin. My husband and I love going there for lunch, brunch and dinner. I think The Grand..."
Anhg13
"New Favorite. We dined at Grand Marlin tonight, an early Mother's Day, as we don't care to fight the crowds. Beautiful view, attentive but not..."
Picky Eater
"Amazing food w/ an amazing view. Great atmosphere with even better food. Well prepared, fresh, the BEST on the island. My favorites are Lobster..."
Ashjay921
"Fabulous meal on the deck.... First time in Pensacola Beach area and Urbanspoon did not let me down. Beautiul location and the outdoor deck was..."
Kristin Orr
"Fantastic dining experience!. Everything was delicious and top notch from appetizers to to dessert!! Great atmosphere as well. If you are a true..."
B Elzey
"First experience- bar ignored us for 15 minutes while waiting to order a drink. There wasn't a line. Food was amazing- oysters, Cobb salad, mahi ,..."
John Choberka
"Awesome food and a beautiful..."
Kristina N.
"Wow. Fist visit last night, the food was excellent. I was a little put off at first because our group of 15 (who had made a reservation) was split up..."
Midwest Import
"First off we loved the food, it was well prepared and presented. One thing we were surprised about was that all our drinks were served in plastic..."
Kent
"BEST FOOD IN PENSACOLA AREA. The Grand Marlin does not disappoint. I go there often for lunch. The food is out of this world...very creative..."
Fontenel
"Our first visit was a wise choice. The chef's special was beautifully prepared for less than what we'd pay in New Orleans. Seafood is fresh daily...."
Cedar19942
"Brunch. We tried brunch at The Grand Marlin today for the first time and it was fantastic! The service was great and the food was excellent. We'll..."
Kristen
"Best Food on the Beach. Fresh seafood, great drinks, great atmosphere. This is, by far, the best food at Pensacola Beach. It is also one of the few..."
Eandkbranham
"High quality, but small portions. My husband and I went for a late lunch on a Saturday. The place was not busy and we sat down right away. The server..."
Saz
"Made my day!. I've been to the Grand Marlin many times and have always had great experiences. Tonight, though, they went above and beyond. They don't..."
Elizabeth
"Food was good. But the experience was just "good". Not mind blowing. A little pricey. And limited menu..."
TheLug
"One of the best restaurant I've been too . Nice atmosphere on the bay. Great outdoor area with live music. Signature drink was delicious. The grouper..."
Tracey
"Delicious! Had the swordfish dish. Hands down one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten in my life. Dishes are kinda pricey, but well worth..."
Ashley Tyler
"Great atmosphere. Very friendly and professional wait staff. Food is prob a B+. Best on the island..."
JPP
"Real Maryland Crabcakes!! Nice atmosphere, good service. My only complaint is the cheap stale bread they use for their sandwiches... Do yourself a..."
Dan Wood
"Great place, waiting for the docks to be built which will put it on top.... Definitely a boaters..."
Senior B
"Praline Basket. The best dessert on the menu and probably best dessert in Pensacola...."
Lee N
"Best. Meal. Ever. Try the cucumber sage..."
Sarah Moon
"My family and I had a very nice time eating lunch here. I had the BBQ Pork Sandwich. It was absolutely exquisite. The service was phenomenal and much..."
John Broussard
"Superb - Food, service and bay view. Highly..."
Michael
"FAB-U-LUS. I would like to leave it at that, but can't. There's was nothing we had that wasn't good. The menu changes everyday, so looking at my..."
Angela R Kincer
"Beautiful and Flavorful. This was a lovely dining experience. The sat outside, just on the water and watched sailboats, dolphins and fishermen go by...."
KateMLey
"Great food, great atmosphere!!! Outside dinning is..."
Chad Phillips
"Inviting and family friendly atmosphere. Classy enough for a dinner for two-yet great for a family. Looks high class but the prices are very..."
JandB
"Good raw oysters and fair baked. Service was horrible. Really upscale restaurant but put appetizers on the table without utensils, napkins or plates?..."
Mike Simmons
"Lovely sunday brunch. Enjoyed a sunday brunch with a party of 8 friends on the deck overlooking the bay. service was prompt and friendly and the food..."
Si Sexton
"The Grand (Marlin). This place was amazing! I took my father out to dinner here for his birthday and don't regret it one bit. We had the January Half..."
Lisa Carley
"Outstanding food served in great atmosphere by neglectful waitstaff. A black mark in an otherwise perfect evening was our friendly and knowledgeable..."
Cuisinequeen
"One of the best meals I have ever eaten! The atmosphere is great. Live music outside. And kid..."
Eva
"Beautiful Place. Walked in with family and thought, uh-oh, this will be painful to my wallet. What a pleasant surprise. Reasonable prices for..."
TrumanTheTiger
"Best conch fritters in Pensacola! Delicious oysters bienville and ceviche,..."
Melissa
"This place is amazing!!! Saw it when we first got into town and saw how busy it was and knew we had to try it! After my dads wedding we all went..."
Kayla
"Awesome experience.... Eating outside! The view was incredible overlooking the sound. Food was good and we had a good waiter. Exceptional..."
Bionic Woman
"Thank you guys for the oysters. There was nothing that wasn't..."
William Phillips
"Service was unreal for P cola. I have been to the Grand Marlin several times and found the service hands down the best this town has to offer. I..."
Rick
"HOT FOOD, NOT SO HOT SERVICE. When I went to this establishment I was imprested with the overall experince untill we were seated. It took the server..."
JESUS
"Just opened. great experience.. Heard this place was opening up, had some family visiting, sounded like a great place to try out. It was a bit..."
Zach
"You gotta check this out!. The Grand Marlin has arrived on Pensacola Beach with BIG ideas and the stunning thing is they have realized them...."
Likemyfish
"Oh my God! This was my wife and I first time here that a friend of ours had recommended to us. The service was amazing, food was so delicious and..."
Jared Davis
"The pricing was reasonable. The portion sizes were good. We sat in the outside area. Beautiful atmosphere. The signature cocktails with fruit were..."
Robin Orlikowski
"Great restaurant! They made my birthday awesome! My dad is a very picky eater and they accommodated him no problems!! Our waiter was great and..."
Amber Walker
"What a fantastic experience. Wife and I wanted to check this place out on our honeymoon and it did not disappoint! Our waiter Randall was amazing and..."
jordan miller
"What a great dinner to finish up our Thanksgiving week. Fresh seafood, great service and an amazing dinner from start to finish. The highlights were..."
Merry Kuchle
"The service we were provided made our experience exceptional! The hostesses were helpful in securing a table with the live music for us, and our..."
Rachel
"We’ve been to The Grand Marlin many times and each time was great. This last experience made us realize how fortunate this community is to have a..."
Scott Synoground
"My husband and I had a great experience celebrating our wedding anniversary. Taylor was our server and she was top notch! The food was amazing. We..."
Samantha Lee
"Celebrated my girlfriends birthday here, great food and staff. Our server was very attentive and all of the food was spectacular. ..."
Daniel Woods
"The food was delicious! Get the scallops with caper brown butter! The mashed potatoes were creamy. Also the blackened swordfish was good with the..."
Nacole Bradley
"From the meal to the service and atmosphere, it was flawless. Our waiter, Mark, was impeccable! Our water glasses were never emptied as well he was..."
Mia Winters
"I had the most delightful dining experience at this restaurant and bar! The Pan-seared Encrusted Grouper was simply divine, perfectly complemented by..."
K Sylvia
"Amazing. Great food, cocktails and dessert. Filet and shrimp with key lime pie for dessert. Everything about the meal was spot on. Our server Tiffany..."
Philly Hernandez
"This place was superb, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere service was impeccable. Randall was very knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt. Of all the..."
Anna McDermott
"My husband reserved a surprise dinner for our anniversary and this is how it turned out: We initially sat at the bar while we waited for our table to..."
Esmeralda R.
"We celebrated my husband’s birthday and had a wonderful time! The food is delicious and the service was amazing. We will definitely be..."
LaQuinta Milligan-King
"We were a group of 7 and were immediately seated on arrival... Our waiter was patient and walked us through the menu... It was very busy that night..."
Bervelyn Benson
"Wow, the food was the best I have tasted in a long time! It was a little loud from people talking, but otherwise a great place to..."
Marla Haase
"What a view! The food was very good and our server Whitney, although new was knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. Prices were expected for the type..."
Ralph Tarver
Hemingway's Island Grill
Hemingway's Island Grill
82/100 (3856 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Soups
Vegan Options
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Calamari
Burger
Alfredo
Calamares
Bread Pudding
Pork Tenderloin
Salmon
Key lime pie
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Chowder
Tapas
Lobster
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Pasta
Cuban Sandwich
Paella
Salad
Tilapia
Wings
Salmon Salad
Crab
Surf And Turf
Oyster
Sandwiches
Fried shrimp
"We stopped in for a late lunch. We had shrimp and salmon. The salmon had a rum sauce on it. Very tasty. Also we had dessert. I had banana cheesecake..."
Michael Lee Lowell
"What an amazing Sunday brunch! This place has great food regardless but we enjoyed the Sunday brunch buffet on this visit. They had such a great..."
Katherine Scott
"Went two times during vacation. Great views, atmosphere, and staff. Sweet tea was good and their jumping jack shrimp is sooo yummy- we ordered it..."
Dina Palmer
"Plantains are out of this world with the dipping sauce , The fish sandwich I had was amazing as well as Mary Onion Spirals 💪🏽☀️ Will most..."
Mianda Warren
"My husband and I had our wedding and reception here in July. We had our reception at the tower, and shortly after it began there was a thunderstorm...."
Ken P
"A MUST EXPERIENCE for locals and visitors alike! FANTASTIC VIEWS. SUPERB SERVICE (Austin was our server this time) DELICIOUS FOOD! I almost forgot..."
Lynwood Hurston
"Very great food. We had the Longboat key mahi mahi which we substituted the grouper for and the fish was cooked to perfection. My husband had the..."
Monica Ailea
"Amazing Amazing Amazing. Shoe string onions. Yum. Chef Mike knows exactly how a Pittsburg filet should be cooked. No need for sauce so be sure to..."
Katy Yeend
"This is a nice establishment. The locations provides a great atmosphere being on the beach. I came in during Sunday Brunch. It was pretty busy, but I..."
benjamintrey
"First time at Hemingway's was a success! Great atmosphere is what you come for really. The food was good and our server Taylor was super sweet! But..."
Samantha Dyehouse
Crabs On The Beach
Crabs On The Beach
75/100 (13656 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Seafood
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Calamari
Burger
Crab Trap
Pesto
Calamares
Great Balls of Fiery Crab
Fish
Juice & Smoothies
Crab & Shrimp Tacos
Crab's Bucket O' Rum
Death by Chocolate
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Oysters on Half Shell
Tapas
Red Dragon Roll
Fish Taco
Crabs on the Beach
Baja Fish Tacos
Tacos
Lobster
Hermit Crab
Crab Mac-N-Cheese
Fried Shrimp
Crab Legs
Crab & Shrimp Linguine Alfredo
Key Lime Pie
Seafood Platters
Pasta
Crab Rangoon
Ribs
Salad
Seafood Nachos
Tortillas
Mac and cheese
Crab Nachos
Nachos
Crab
Flash Fried Calamari
Fried shrimp
Clams
Blackened Red Snapper
Juice & Smoothies
Oyster
Cheeseburger
Southern-Fried Seafood Platter
Cakes
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Playgrounds
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Beach
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We LOVED Ashley W! She has such a beautiful personality and she is so attentive. She has amazing service, very helpful on explaining the dishes and..."
Mariana Guzman
"This place was down from our resort so we decided to make it our last stop after checking out before heading home. We got there not long after they..."
Katrina Gamble Parker
"This restaurant has become our family favorite! This is the place where I meet with my local friends and where I bring family when they are visiting..."
Moona Joyner
"Great service and atmosphere. The food is pretty good but a little on the pricey side but we were seated right on the Gulf and the scenery made it..."
Connie Pinto
"Food was great. Had to wait a minute for the honey buns. Got them after we got our food. The crab and shrimp tacos tasted amazing, and the combo..."
Brandon Hale
"If you are looking for large portions, this is definitely a great choice. For a seafood restaurant being right on the ocean I was expecting it to..."
Collin Pylar
"During our recent vacation, this crab restaurant became our ultimate go-to spot! Out of the 10 days we were on Pensacola Beach we visited this..."
Aleksandra Gal
"This was our first time coming here. We got the combo crab which has snow and dungeon crab. When it was brought out the center of the crab was ice..."
Kate Kim
"First off the view from our table, WOW! That being said the seat and tables are all about half the width of the usual. Wouldn't call entirely big..."
Samantha Green
"Spacious restaurant and friendly service. Free cinnamon honey donut holes to start. Food was good. Souvenir cup with drink. Playground for kids. Walk..."
Loan Phan
"Amazing server, Riley and the food was awesome. Had a rum drink “crab trap” very good. I had crab legs and Hubs had beet batter shrimp. Delicious..."
Amy West
"There was plenty of seating. You can choose to be in the outdoor area or inside. The food was incredible. We had these “Great Balls of Fiery..."
Randall McGuire
"Food was great! If you order the Seafood Platter it is HUGE! DAVIS was fabulous! Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Be sure to request his..."
Kathy Apodaca
"The food was better than I'd expect from a tourist trap type restaurant. She-crab soup was very good and definitely worth trying. Portions were very..."
Benjamin Law
"We had a awesome time! Excellent food and generous portions. Our sever, Mccoll, made us feel welcome and spent time to make sure we got everything we..."
Brad Walsh
"Our waiter Mark was awesome. Excellent recommendations on some sushi really put our meal over the top. The Manager Glen was super courteous and made..."
Max Casey
"The food was fantastic. The atmosphere was on the beach (amazing)! The service was great. We got spinach dip as an appetizer and it was great. We got..."
Muggs Lovett