The best Restaurants in Pensacola Beach ranking of January 2025

56 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)
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The Boardwalk Cafe
The Boardwalk Cafe
78/100 (550 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Shrimp
Salad
Hummus
Ice Cream
Gyros
"I know I know....it looks like a tourist trap. But. It’s really good! We had a gyro, a fried grouper wrap, fries, and pita dip. All were fresh..."
DeAnna Walters Matthews
"Stopped here for ice cream. Really liked the location, ice cream was good. It is connected to a restaurant, but we only tried the ice cream. You..."
Kdcarson
"They had excellent food and outside seating which was nice so we could bring our dog..."
Alex
"The best gyros on the..."
June
"Great Experience. It's a simple restaurant where you can have a family meal for a great price. Not upscale, but good food, laid back environment..."
Six_Five
"We simply fell into this place because it was close to where we were staying. Other than the restaurant being empty (which is always strange) we had..."
JNB
"Absolutely amazing ice cream! Quick and pleasant service; prices were cheaper than I had thought. Inside is absolutely beautiful, staff was extremely..."
Aaron “Mayhem” Miles
"We promised our 2-yr old ice cream after a real long day at the beach. By the time we got there the ice cream shop had closed for the day. The owner..."
Andrew Heyl
"Great food and service after a long, sunny day at the beach. They were so sweet to our..."
Jessica Ford
"This is one of my new favorite places. I had a grilled veggie wrap that was excellent!! Their fries are good too. My toddler granddaughter really..."
marci waring
"Here's a quaint cafe which also serves ice cream. The ice cream is fair priced for the area, but only about a dozen options are to choose..."
A L
"Madison paine she is work in this restaurant so friendly and nice really good girl and good customer service and best food in this area thanks for..."
Wadee Yamak
"It’s hard to find gyros that are close to the authentic thing. This was a good replacement and had plenty of meat also. This was a very nice place..."
George Wright
"Amazing!! They had a Cheeseburger, french fries, and drink for $9.99 special today. My husband and I decided to sit at the bar top and thoroughly..."
Brittney Wright
"The food is amazing!! We loved everything we ate- gyro, lamb wrap, hummus. The pita is very fresh. Fries are very delicious. They don’t lack the..."
Sabina Marty
"The food was good but the server was excellent and so very friendly even though they were short staffed. Alexis was not just polite but was so..."
Wendy Toledo
"The owner was friendly and greeted us at the door. The gyros are delicious and packed with toppings. Shrimp basket and burgers were good too. Decent..."
James Duffie
"I’ve never had a kid but I can only compare to this food as a new born baby smile with happiness. The food was fast, hot, and delicious. The..."
Derrick Williams
"Really nice place. Don't be afraid of the prices, the portions are huge. Our water was super nice and a little of a tour guide. We ordered a Greek..."
DJ Porter
"Delicious food..they were a little understaffed today, but did an excellent job of making food fast and friendly..we ordered from the vegetarian ..."
Stephanie Phan
Water Pig Bbq
Water Pig Bbq
84/100 (545 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Wings
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Sandwiches
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Burger
Pork
Tater tots
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Beach
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"There is only outside seating! It's a great view tho. I would recommend getting the three meat plate and share with someone. They also do serve..."
Liem Chau
"I LOVED this place! Coming from the Kansas City area, I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to find quality BBQ while on vacation. Jelly's did a..."
Nathanial Pearson
"My goodness. Some of the best BBQ I've had. Great service and no wait! We had ribs and pulled pork, and it was amazing. Fall off the bone meat......"
Robb Loyd
"Some of the Best BARBECUE I have had in a very long time! Tender and moist ! Drive your boat up and drop anchor! Live music on the..."
Jan Patterson
"Loved this place!! We went two days in a row!!! We got the steamed shrimp and fries and they were so delicious that we ordered another order of..."
Christy Hammond
"OMG! How can I even ATTEMPT to rate and review this slice of Heaven on Earth!?! EVERYTHING that we ordered was absolutely freaking DELICIOUS!! I've..."
Tonya Rolin, RN
"Limited selection but the burgers are good and the location is nice. Outside covered tables and a small beach area on the inshore..."
Sergio Martinez
"Great food, fantastic atmosphere, beautiful scenery and great attitudes!!! The wait staff was very kind and got our order to perfection! The owner..."
B
"We went here tonight for my birthday. Food was great and service was great. Owner even made me wings which weren’t on the menu yet, just because..."
Chris Nicolas
"Sweet outdoor seating area! Such a beautiful spot on the bay side of the peninsula. Restaurant is cafeteria style: order your food and sit wherever..."
Erika S.
"If you order a bowl meal watch out for the secret hell fire pepper slithers they don't mention in the menu! Food was great. Customer service wasn't..."
Chris Pitt
"The pork belly bites appetizer is very good. Brisket and pulled pork as good as any in town. Nice variety of sauces. Will definitely go..."
michael bill
Ice Cream Shoppe At Pensacola Beach
Ice Cream Shoppe At Pensacola Beach
91/100 (447 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
American
American
Fast Food
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Cotton Candy
Ice Cream
Gelato
Chocolate Mouse Tracks
Caramel Swirl
Taffy from Maryland
Ice Cream
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"We loved this quaint little ice cream shop! The young man serving us was very nice. I asked to taste a couple of different flavors that I had never..."
Rachelle Gilliam
"Great local ice cream store, huge range of flavours! I highly recommend the Key Lime Pie Ice Cream,..."
Nicki D
""Whoa, folks! Let me tell you about my recent experience at The Ice Cream Shoppe on Pensacola Beach. It was an absolute slam dunk, an ice cream..."
Joseph Lockett
"What an old world feel, taking you back to an old ice cream shop. The ice cream is delicious and large portions! Service is friendly. Hubby and I..."
Maggie Flynn
"Great tasting ice cream! Lots of choices! Cute little shop. The Strawberry cheesecake was so..."
Kim Nickell
"Late night deliciousness! The salted caramel banana foster is one of the best flavors I have ever hand on the pan handle. Kids had the colorful..."
Chad Fiedler
"There was plenty to pick from. If you simply ask, get ready bc you’re about to venture down taste test paradise! Same room though bc one of them is..."
Randall McGuire
"Delicious Hershey’s ice cream. Loved their butter pecan and chocolate. Great friendly service. Very clean. Can park for free in parking lot on the..."
Rony Wilson
"No complaints! The ice cream was delicious, the service was fast and friendly, the store is stylish and neat, and the weather was great! (The weather..."
Cade Nicholson
"One of the best ice cream places around. Friendly staff and plenty of flavors to choose from. And for those who do not admire ice cream that much..."
Andy Reznak
Lucas' - Where Locals Go
Lucas' - Where Locals Go
90/100 (396 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
International
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Filet Mignon
Sandwiches
Burger
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Crab
"Last Friday we arrived for our 6:30 reservation. From start to finish, everything was incredible and delicious! Days later I'm still talking about..."
Samantha St. Raymond
"The restaurant is nice. We enjoyed the food. Grouper was the best dish we had. We also had flat bread which was..."
Hayes Weggeman
"Went here for happy hour and had some lunch too, it's in a great location in Pensacola beach right in the middle of town and on the boardwalk. Great..."
leland hinton
"Celebrated my birthday with friends at Lucas' restaurant tonight. I can't begin to say how great everything was. The restaurant, the service, and..."
Dottie Krause
"This little gorgeous gem is a must if you're looking for great food and wine selection, this the place! They also had great service and a beautiful..."
ashley cunningham
"Wow! Had a wonderful time here. Called prior to visit to see if we could sit at the bar. We were told yes! When we walked in we found that..."
Deborah Sapp
"Lucas is the most awesome manager you would ever want to know and meet. Food is spectacular and playing is great. Babs is the best bartender you ever..."
Renita Bowman
"Amazing. Went for lunch yesterday and had to come back for dinner today The fries are amazing. The fish sandwich for lunch was great for dinner I..."
Vesna Stojanovska
"Stopped in for an after dinner cocktail on my birthday. Wish I'd found this place first. Had lunch there the next day and brunch the day after. The..."
helen mann
"Best meal we had on our vacation to Pensacola. The entire staff was amazing. Our waitress Amanda was the best. I would definitely recommend. We took..."
Geenie Moore
"Only for brunch - group of 10 that they handled quickly & efficiently. Wild mushroom omelet was a flavor explosion however the 'Joe' (I think) was..."
Danny Haralson
"Just had dinner and it was fabulous, my wife had shrimp parpardelli with garlic cream sauce and I had lump crab cakes. The service was great and..."
Bill Corbett
"Awesome place to eat. Huge Wine selection. Loved the meat and cheese tray.. Lindsey took such great care of us. Put this place in your have a meal..."
Brian Andrews
"My wife and I were walking the boardwalk trying to decide what to do for lunch and we had heard good things about Lucas’s. They were very true!! I..."
Logan Miller
Neomaya
Neomaya
90/100 (360 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Sit down
American
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Castaways Bar And Grill
Castaways Bar And Grill
70/100 (332 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Burger
"The restaurant is under new management, the food was amazing. We had the Fantasia roll sushi and bang bang shrimp with the best fried rice I have had..."
John Kyser
"We came and enjoyed their back beach on the sound side....Perfect for swimming and water..."
Ginger Bowers
"Great food and atmosphere! The views from the 2nd floor are..."
J Resmo
"We had a great time at castaways. From sitting out back on the sound to being upstairs in a private room it proved to be a great spot on the beach...."
Patrick Resmondo
"The food was actually good, the atmosphere was great, would have given it 5 stars but the restrooms are disgusting. I was afraid to use the..."
Azucena Pender
"Came here for the first time with my wife. Absolutely LOVED this place, the waitress was on it, food was awesome and im not the kind of person to..."
Lisa Moore
"The food was very good, with the salad you have the get extra dressing bc it's like they just drizzle it on..."
Jay Mac
"Great food, atmosphere and service. Everything was excellent. Will go back anytime I'm in..."
Tomtom Tomtom
"Castaways has good family atmosphere and great food. The service is fast and..."
Deangelo Tony
"Brandon is a great bartender. Fun, chill spot in Pensacola Beach. Try the rum..."
Jeremy Manginell
"Great location & food was good, but service was super..."
Ereka Watson-Lee
The Reef
The Reef
92/100 (327 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Bar
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Subway
Subway
82/100 (306 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Fast food
American
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"This subway was absolutely outstanding. I went in at 8am and requested 12 foot long sandwiches for a birthday celebration. The service could not..."
Steve wilstrup
"the staff was so sweet and kept great conversation, i wasn’t feeling good and so they tried thinking of a sandwich that might help, it was SO..."
Rose Miller
"I love Subway. I just haven't been in about 10 years.😔 Oh my goodness. The prices! Two Foot long Subs..."
RebeccA
"Staff here were so friendly. We were from out of town just on a road trip and they were super sweet and helpful. They even answered a few of our..."
Kendra Elliott
"Guys, this staff was fantastic. This place was PACKED and they had all staff on deck making sandwiches, even the manager! Got all of our food in a..."
Mackichu
"We were at the beach for a week, Heidi and Ajah did a great job making breakfast sandwiches for our family. Highly recommend this..."
Jeff Powell
"I work 2 paring lots over, ate here so much that the employees know me. Very friendly and helpful. Today, 08/11/2019, I wanted meatball marinara sub..."
Daisuke Najeno
"Food was great. Employees were wonderful. Only draw back was that a rubber mat is needed as you enter the store and at the register. Sand from the..."
Diane Achimon
"Its a very busy shop, but the sandwich artists were very nice and still took the time to individualize and make our orders just right. And they..."
Yagnesh Desai
"Had a wonderful stop here! Shanae was beyond awesome with my group of 5. Great service, great quality and a very nice atmosphere with a clean shop it..."
Marissa White
"Hubby & I stopped in to get sandwiches for the beach. The ladies working were so sweet and helpful. They wrapped our sandwiches so they would be safe..."
Gidget
"Love this location! The bread & veggies are always fresh, friendly owner & staff! I work on the beach & I eat here atleast 3 times a..."
Chelsee Thompson
"Fast and courteous service! Fresh ingredients, walking distance from the Pensacola Beach Pavilion. Traffic light makes it safe to cross the..."
Donna Hampton
"Very friendly place great employees great owner great atmosphere and they make the best sandwiches that I've ever had at any Subway I do recommend..."
Joseph Sappington
"Good service. Can be crowded but the staff is fast and the service is great. The parking lot is shared with circle k next door and other shops nearby..."
A Smith
"Subway food here is on par with the other subways so no complaints there. The location was clean and the staff were helpful. Quick bite to eat..."
Travis Griggs
Fish Heads Pensacola Beach
Fish Heads Pensacola Beach
87/100 (268 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
"We had drinks, snacks and a great time! Bartenders were on it, checked on us, goofed off with us and overall seemed happy to there 😊 The Gulf of..."
Anastasia Spencer
"Excellent food and obviously a fabulous view! Walked over from the Best Western. Had the Asian Grouper tacos that were pretty good. But the corn on..."
Genae Gilbertson
"The food is really good here and the restaurant was packed. I elected to wait out the crowd to eat and honestly if it hadn’t been for the staff it..."
Sharon Conklin
"Fishheads has the best view on the beach, you can literally see dolphins playing in the water as you enjoy your food and drinks. Servers are..."
Lisa Mason
"This place was great! Eat and convenient beach access. Good sea food, great burger and fries and a nice selection for the whole family, not just sea..."
Kyle Phillips
"This was a great lunch and dinner option while staying at the Fairfield Inn and Suites. Service (Lisa) was fantastic and the food was great! Easy to..."
Tammy Caballero
"The view was great. The food was delicious, and our server, Lisa was fantastic. Looking at the earlier reviews, it appears that they have ironed out..."
Justin Gillis
"We were there the day after Thanksgiving. The bartender & one of the servers were busting their butts waiting on patrons. The other server wearing a..."
Bill Latimer
"The restaurant was paaaacked. We ordered a drink, a beer, a virgin daiquiri, and waters all around. Drinks came out fast. Food came out fast. Food..."
Samantha Quiroz
"Stopped in for a shrimp platter and a beer. Food was fair, view was excellent, and my server, Lisa, was a treat. Asking to be seated in her section..."
Edmund Dantes
"This is my place of Work and my New Home. I Bartend at One of if not the Best Bar and Restaurant on Pensacola Beach. I feel truly Honored to be apart..."
Robert Mullen
"Good food. Good price. Part of Best western. Out door seating, great views of the ocean. Order at the window. I had the grouper basket. More than..."
A Smith
Bonsai
Bonsai
84/100 (249 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Seafood
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Seafood
Japanese Fusion
Dinner
Tuna
Pork
Sit down
Seafood
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Dinner
Fine Dining
Mr Sharks Eats & Treats
Mr Sharks Eats & Treats
84/100 (201 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
"Stopped here after medical appointments as an alternative to standard cafes. The burger was excellent! I love a burger cooked around medium and this..."
RM Soja
"The fried tilapia plate was delicious. Yummy spiced perfectly. The hushpuppies have enough onions like I enjoy. The interior decorating is pretty,..."
Suzanne Bowen
"Great atmosphere, great food, great service. If you're in the area, it's most definitely worth taking time to grab a bite. Sam and his staff are good..."
Phil Speight
"If you haven't been here yet, you need to go now! This place is phenomenal! The staff is extremely friendly ! Its clean, as it was recently..."
Kass Hipolito
"As I walk in it reminds me of a mom and pop operation. Looks like a house renovated to be a small restaurant. Very nice and local feel. Sam was very..."
J. R. Rodriquez
"Amazing food!!! Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Tanner was extremely helpful from sitting us to answering questions. Sam the chef served us..."
Andria Juarez
"I can't say enough about how welcoming & nice the owner is. It was our first time in & we had our 3 children. The owner asked if it was our first..."
Libby R
"My friend used to say to look for the little shacks with all the cars parked in front, and you will find the best food in town. This is DEFINITELY..."
Kat Russell (Cheshire)
"I had them deliver to me. The driver got lost but let's be honest we are all human and it was fun talking to her telling her where I was. Now I am..."
Kelvin PEterson
"Do not let the location deter you. Despite the neighborhood, the restaurant is definitely worth your time. The staff was outgoing and friendly,..."
Alex Vogel
The Stand
The Stand
88/100 (30 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Lunch
Fast food
American
Gift Cards Available
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great food cooked while you wait. I had a double cheeseburger and it was delicious. The people working there are very nice..."
Terry Mead
"Solid little selection close to a huge parking lot. Newer ownership so if you’ve been disappointed before give them another shot. Tuna salad is..."
Clint Moore
"Had a quick bite for lunch there. No seating. Not their problem but a lot of drunks from the..."
Richard Anderson
"Got the Turkey sandwich and a cheeseburger. Turkey sandwich was good, cheeseburger was awesome! Would absolutely get this burger..."
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"We like the hamburgers and the grilled chicken sandwich was..."
Yaneth A
"Chicken tacos and mango daquiria was fantastic! Quick and easy to grab on the way down the..."
Sarah Jones
"Great views and good..."
Gladys Stibal
"Great food on the..."
Tracey Loewecke
"Makes the best sandwiches in..."
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"Great beach..."
Carol Andrews
"Cheap beer, good..."
Miguel Hernandez
"Dang good..."
Jason Long
"Love the..."
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The Bistro
The Bistro
82/100 (13 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"We were pleasantly surprised to find The Bistro in our hotel. The burger and fries were as good, if not better than most restaurants. After driving..."
Dianne Paull
"Great menu, not..."
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Coastal
Coastal
96/100 (11 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Eastern European
Armenian
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Eastern European
Cajun & Creole
Armenian
Dinner
Drinks
Eastern European
Armenian
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Reservations
Drinks
Dinner
Marina Cafe
Marina Cafe
70/100 (4 ratings)
Restaurants
German
Fusion
European
French
Lunch
Breakfast
Fusion
European
French
German
Breakfast
Lunch
Fish Heads Pensacola Beach
70/100 (3 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
American
Seafood
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Salt
Salt
80/100 (2 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Seafood
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Beach
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sal De Mar
Sal De Mar
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
Senor Frog's Pensacola Beach
Senor Frog's Pensacola Beach
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch