Restaurants near Gulf Islands

For Valentine's Day dinner, we ordered the whole fresh Red Snapper for two, prepared in a unique way. It was baked under a shell made of salt and egg whites which was expertly served tableside by the Executive Chef, Johnny. He carefully removed the top portion of the shell, brushed away any remaining bits, revealing the beautiful steaming Red Snapper below. He then expertly removed the bone and served each of us a portion of the flaky, flavorful fish. It was wonderful! The side dishes were also very good, Mediterranean Rice, broccolini, and sliced fingerling potatoes. All of it was exceptional. For dessert, they had a special Sweet Charcuterie platter that had been prepared by the Sous Chef. It was a really wonderful variety of sweet treats. We would highly recommend Salt Restaurant.

Great food and service. Highly recommend eating here.

First, we had reservations and were seated fairly quickly. Our waitress, Bianca, was extremely knowledgeable about the entire menu which made her instrumental in assisting us to make the best meal choices for the evening. She was a fast worker and stayed very busy while still being polite, attentive, and friendly. We felt welcomed and important. Her service was impeccable. The food was delicious. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection, just as ordered. My husband and I have already suggested dining at The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach to many others and will be returning ourselves soon. Thanks again to Bianca for a beautiful dining experience!

Wonderful early Valentines dinner here. I had the coconut sea bass which was the best I’ve experienced; he had the pork chop and enjoyed that. Attentive staff, beautiful restaurant, great location. Good music but it was a little too loud for me, considering the serene atmosphere. Wonderful place for a special date.

Amazing place with an unforgettable experience! The atmosphere was incredibly engaging—not only was the food fantastic, but the entire night was truly awesome. Our waiter felt like a friend by the end of the evening. We came here to celebrate my nephew’s 21st birthday, and they made it so special for him! From games and karaoke to complimentary shots, it was everything we were looking for in a birthday celebration. And the best part? The Conga line—it was an absolute blast!