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Where to Eat in Seacrest Beach: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Seacrest Beach, United States including Shades, George's at Alys Beach, La Cocina Mexican Grill and Bar, The Sugar Shak, Edward's Fine Food & Wine, Restaurant Paradis, Crabby Steve's, Caliza Restaurant, Amavida Coffee and Tea, Cuvee 30A
1. Shades
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 680 reviews
Dive into a piping hot flatbread pizza with mouth-watering toppings, Golden Fried Fish served with Creamy Cole Slaw, Crispy Fries, and Homemade Hush Puppies, or something lighter like a Shrimp and Avocado Salad! We're open late and offer your friends awesome food, the largest draft selection of draft beer in NW Florida, and a fun family-friendly atmosphere for lunch and dinner. Let the kids enjoy our game room while the adults indulge in our amazing draft beer selection with 46 beers from around the world. Love watching sports? We've got you covered! With 15 HD Big Screen TV's, 2 Projectors and all the premium packages, we can accommodate even the biggest sports fan. So pull up a chair, ordered a frothy brew or mixed drink, and see what's cooking at Shades Bar & Grill. Cheers!
Reviewed By Nathan S - Jackson
We have been to Shades multiple times. We have been as a couple, as a family, we have taken a large group of teenagers and we have met for a birthday celebration. Shades does not disappoint. It is a nice diversion from some of the...MoreThank you Nathan for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
2. George's at Alys Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 589 reviews
George's is an upscale, casual restaurant bringing regional coastal flair infused with global flavors to the quaint town of Alys Beach, Florida. Dishes are crafted using locally sourced, organic produce and the freshest seafood available. George's also features a thoughtfully curated wine list and decadent desserts. Set in a beach cottage with lots of outside dining options, the recently renovated space is simultaneously airy and cozy with a relaxed, intimate atmosphere.
Reviewed By tim e
I love this place for lunch. Can't miss with this place. Great food and great service. The area surrounding it is beautiful also. Once finish head across the street to Neat for a great drink.
3. La Cocina Mexican Grill and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 451 reviews
Reviewed By teniseetraveler - Murfreesboro, Tennessee
We always save a night of our vacation for dinner at La Cocina! The service is good, and the food is always delicious. It is conveniently located in Seacrest Beach. It is easy to ride your bicycles for dinner if you’re stating in Rosemary Beach...MoreThanks so much! We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip!
4. The Sugar Shak
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By cbwilkjr - Johns Creek, Georgia, USA
I left this dessert experience extremely frustrated. Short of serving very good Edy's ice cream, their prices are a joke. To start, they sell cute little souvenir t-shirts, but you need to spend $30-40 for a short sleeve version. Seriously? A small milkshake that is maybe a 10-12 ounce cup cost nearly $6. And it goes on and on. There is tons of candy options in addition to the ice cream. Also, if you don't spend $10, you must pay in cash. For the prices they are charging, I think they can suck up a few cents of profit to take a small charge. I had $5 in cash, so I had to purchase a $2 bottle of water to make the $10 minimum, which really irritated me. To me, this is a greedy establishment taking advantage of a generally affluent vacation visitor base, and it is really offensive. I respect others desire to enjoy their offerings, but I will spend my hard earned money in a dessert establishment trying to make a reasonable profit.
5. Edward's Fine Food & Wine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Edward's offers casual fine dining in a relaxed setting. Enjoy dining in our courtyard, inside in the dining room or at the Chef's counter. Edward's carries an extensive wine list which can be enjoyed at the restaurant or carry it with you to the beach or to your vacation home.
Reviewed By iScout4U - New York City, New York
Enjoy and evening stroll down the main streets of Rosemary Beach and stop in for a glass of vino. The food is delicious and the service is attentive. Scallops and grits are a favorite. the brussel sprouts get high scores.We are very pleased to hear about your experience! Come back for more brussel sprouts anytime!
6. Restaurant Paradis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By Wit2415 - Destin, Florida
Food is fabulous, yes a little pricier but well worth it. We had the bay scallops, foie gras, my husband had the steak everything was fabulous.
Atmosphere was a little different since the patio seating is actually on the front sidewalk of the shops, not as romantic as we had hoped but we made it work.
Service was excellent.
7. Crabby Steve's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By RCF2915 - Atlanta, Georgia
This one of the few ocean front bars/restaurants in this area. It is only accessible via the beach for those who do not rent/own in the High Pointe development in Seacrest. It was next door to our beach community and very convenient.
Yes, there is an owner named Steve who comes by to check on the service and help bus the tables. They are all outdoors and have a great view of the gulf. They have a full bar, reasonably priced. The service was prompt and friendly. We at lunch there one day and had happy hour drinks and appetizers the next. All of the food was solid -- no complaints. They even have a kids menu.
The one thing you should know is that the High Pointe resort guests have to pass thru Crabby Steves to get to the beach so get used to seeing paddle boards, etc passing thru.
8. Caliza Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Happy Hour: Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Dinner Service: Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30pm - 9:00pm We serve contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed, al fresco setting overlooking Caliza's stunning pool at Alys Beach. Retreat here after a day at the beach for quality food and drink paired with polished, friendly service. The menu centers on artisan, seasonal ingredients sourced from regional purveyors, showcasing our Gulf Coast locale. Expect an equal mix of healthy and indulgent sharable plates presented simply with bright, bold flavors that let the ingredients shine. The open-air bar is the perfect spot for happy hour, offering artisanal cocktails designed for poolside sipping and a thoughtfully curated list of craft beers and wines by-the-glass.
Reviewed By Lucyspin - Gainesville, FL
Caliza is an interesting place. During the day it is the community hangout with swimming pools, bathing houses, and lots of deck chairs/tents. It's a community gem. But at night it becomes Caliza the fine dining restaurant. It's a beautiful place, with completely outdoor dining. Unfortunately, the night our group dined it was a bit chilly, and even though portable heaters were provided, they didn't really keep us warm enough. Aside from the surrounding beauty, the food was just so-so. My wahoo was not fresh and was overcooked, and the rice was crunchy. However, my husband's duck entree was delicious and he said the best he's ever had. The baby gem salad was very nice with fresh citrus, and the She-crab soup was also very good. All in all we had a lovely dining experience, but the food was hit or miss.
9. Amavida Coffee and Tea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Amavida Coffee and Tea is an importer, roaster, and purveyor of Organic and Fair Trade specialty coffees. Amavida operates multiple cafes in the Florida Panhandle, and maintains a thriving coffee roaster and wholesale operation that focuses on providing the highest-quality Organic and Fair Trade coffees in the industry. Amavida is a member of Cooperative Coffees, a green coffee-importing cooperative comprised of 23 community-based roasters throughout the United States and Canada. Cooperative Coffees shares Amavida's vision to promote transparent Fair Trade and sustainable development alternatives, and believes that the Fair Trade movement goes beyond the importation of fairly traded coffee and products. Working together, Amavida and Coop Coffees promote fair buying practices and work to ensure that partnering farming communities are being properly cared for and educated. "Amavida" joins the Spanish words "amar" (to love) and "vida" (life). By using "love for life" as a guiding principle, Amavida conducts business with a strong ethical foundation and sense of fairness. Amavida's Organic and Fair Trade coffees are indispensible to the farmers who produce them, because they are guaranteed to receive a fair price for their product. In exchange for a fair price, the farmers practice high quality, eco-friendly farming that helps protect the environment and ensures exceptional products. Amavida is committed constantly seeking new ways to be an exemplary and friendly organization to their employees, customers, farmers, environment, suppliers, and community. Always striving to support sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, Amavida is a board member of On The Ground Global, a non-profit organization that coordinates community development and support projects in Mexico, Ethiopia, Palestine, and Congo. On The Ground has created significant, positive, and enduring change by the benefit of clean water, education, women's empowerment, and economic opportunity. Amavida Coffee and Tea wants to drive a global movement towards higher standards in the workplace. Through improving community involvement, environmental impact, and employee benefits, businesses can be advocates for change.
Reviewed By KErin13 - Nashville
We got lucky and stopped in when there was no line at all! I got the iced white mocha & my husband got their nitro coffee. We both really enjoyed them! It's in a great location with lots of great walking nearby. Grab a coffee to go & go wander around Rosemary Beach! :o)
10. Cuvee 30A
Overall Ratings
4 based on 176 reviews
As featured on Emeril's Florida, Cuvee 30A brings everything the Emerald Coast loves about FRLA Restaurateur of the Year Chef Tim Creehan's wildly popular cuisine 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. As the region's only DiRoNA award winner, Cuvee 30A also features their "Best of the Emerald Coast" voted Happy Hour, live music by Beachcomber Music Award winner Space Junkie, and the 30A's only Wine List bestowed with the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.
Reviewed By gyfto - Houston, Texas
It is very rare that I write such a negative review but if you treat customers (esp locals) like trash and serve them over priced food with a surly attitude then you are not going to be in business for the long run. This is the sixth time we have eaten here and it will be our last. We had high hopes as the Destin restaurant has done well in a tough market. Yet over the past 6 months the quality of the food and experience here has gone downhill. The restaurant has a great location and atmosphere but the menu as of late has been limited and uninspired. For such expensive dining you would at least think servers would be warm, welcoming,
gracious and accommodating. Zero for four. We were not some surly and or rude tourists. We spend 5 months a year on 30A and really root hard for local places to grow and thrive. The fact that on a Spring Break night very few people were eating dinner should be a Canary in the coal mine. Bill was over $150 for 3 people....and the inattentive service (I think we had 5 different people bring us various items we ordered) was just plain awkward. If you dig into the Trip Advisor reviews you see a pattern related to poor and unprofessional service and experiences that are not up to standards for what you pay for. Too bad. But we won’t be visiting here again.
