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A photo of Whiskey Joe’s Pensacola Beach on the Boardwalk restaurant
1. Whiskey Joe’s Pensacola Beach on the Boardwalk
4.0
Excellent(185)
Price: Moderate
• American • Pensacola Beach
Booked 2 times today
If you're looking for a warm tropical breeze, white sands, family fun, cold drinks, delicious island-inspired grub, killer sunsets, and a breathtaking view of the waterfront from Pensacola Beach, look no further than Whiskey Joe's.
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2. Drift
4.7
Exceptional(1105)
Price: Expensive
• American • Pensacola
Booked 22 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.
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3. SALT
4.5
Awesome(66)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Pensacola Beach
Booked 1 time today
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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4. Brother Fox
4.7
Exceptional(144)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Pensacola
Booked 7 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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5. Restaurant IRON
4.9
Exceptional(2800)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Pensacola
Booked 18 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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6. O'Brien's Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(445)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Pensacola
Booked 5 times today
Voted -Best Locally Owned & Best Casual Dining Restaurant in Pensacola by VIP Pensacola Magazine readers poll.A small locally owned restaurant where great food is paired with great wine.O’Brien's Bistro is one of the few restaurants in Pensacola truly owned and operated by the chef!Our menu items are just some of the flavor combinations we have created. Our kitchen staff will try to accommodate menu changes or requests you may have. Our goal is if the ingredients are on the pages of our menu, we can cook it your way, well, of course, within reason!
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7. Atlas Oyster House
4.0
Excellent(0)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pensacola
The Atlas Oyster House is a casual waterfront restaurant that specializes in seafood, particularly oysters. The restaurant overlooks the scenic Pensacola Bay, and has been serving fresh local oysters since 2002. While the menu primarily includes items such as calamari, edamame, sushi, mahi mahi and gumbo, it isn't restricted to only seafood, with steaks and sandwiches making an appearance too. Atlas Oyster House also has a full bar with an extensive wine list, bottled beers and a selection of hand crafted beers. Atlas Oyster House hosts and caters to private parties, and has several rooms to suit the size of the gathering. For large events, it is possible to rent the entire restaurant.
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8. Five Sisters Blues Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(336)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Pensacola
The Five Sisters Blues Cafe is a restaurant built on some of Pensacola’s deepest history, right in the heart of downtown. The reconstruction of the old Gussies Record Shop heralds the reawakening of the old Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood. Featuring good ol’ southern cuisine with kicks of Creole and Caribbean flair, the Five Sisters boasts a fantastic menu, daily blackboard and house specialties, and regular live blues music.

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  • Debi
    New York City •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We are a big fan of the head chef Darian having first seen him win on the tv show Chopped. As always we were not disappointed with my Birthday meal! The grilled oysters were amazing and the portion size of the carne asada for 2 was enough for 4! Definitely one of our top favorite restaurants in Pensacola! Wait staff were also wonderful and VERY attentive.
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    Brother FoxPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Pensacola
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    4.7
  • APRIL JOY
    Hawaii •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We visited town and took my family to Drift for a nice dinner. The ambiance, food, and our server were all wonderful! You could tell it’s a popular restaurant, as the manager, or possibly the owner, walked around checking on each table to see how everyone was enjoying their meals. Definitely one of Pensacola's best-known gems!
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    DriftPrice: Expensive• American• Pensacola
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    4.7
  • Shane
    Northwest Florida •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Once again, Iron knocked it out of the park. We started with the black garlic gnocchi escargot, which was excellent as always. My wife went with the lamb. Cooked perfectly and excellent flavor. I tried something different in the country fried venison with yukon gold mashed and collards. Might just be the best southern staple turned into fine dining I've ever experienced. In short, another outstanding meal with exception service from Iron.
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    Restaurant IRONPrice: Expensive• Southern• Pensacola
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    4.9
  • Sharanvip
    Hawaii •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 4, 2024
    We loved SALT! The food was amazing. The service excellent. The ambiance is very nice. I recommend lowering the lights a bit for dinner. It was bright.
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    SALTPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Pensacola Beach
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    4.5
  • Kimberly
    New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 14, 2024
    Our waiter was amazing. The food was great! We came last year and had the same experience!!
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    Whiskey Joe’s Pensacola Beach on the BoardwalkPrice: Moderate• American• Pensacola Beach
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