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1. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8

Exceptional(6957)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pensacola

Booked 52 times today

The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private meeting rooms. This Pensacola Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Pensacola Bay Area. Executive Chef Gregg McCarthy has a passion for great-tasting food and particularly loves working his culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Boaters and beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops at the oyster bar, in the dining room and at the North Drop Bar. The Grand Marlin has a space and atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.

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2. Drift

4.7

Exceptional(1105)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Pensacola

Booked 24 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.

A photo of Whiskey Joe’s Pensacola Beach on the Boardwalk restaurant

3. Whiskey Joe’s Pensacola Beach on the Boardwalk

4.0

Excellent(185)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Pensacola Beach

Booked 1 time 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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4. SALT

4.5

Awesome(66)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Pensacola Beach

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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5. Señor Frog's Pensacola Beach

3.6

Very Good(29)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Pensacola Beach

Booked 2 times today

If you've ever been to a Señor Frog's anywhere around the world, you already know that we're a place where people of all backgrounds hang together, dance, sing and basically act the way they want. Our philosophy is simple: have fun, let yourself go and unleash your fiesta!

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6. Bonsai

4.6

Exceptional(198)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Pensacola

Located on the second floor of the Hilton Pensacola Beach, Bonsai offers an elevated, contemporary menu lined with fine Japanese cuisine overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. From hand-rolled ramen noodles to delectable Japanese A5 wagyu and top-shelf sake, Bonsai is a world-class experience like none other. Executive Chef Richard AssafBonsai Chef Ryusho Hashida

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7. Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.3

Awesome(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pensacola Beach

Booked 4 times today

Join us at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar for a laidback hangout at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk featuring oysters, Cajun cooking, and cocktails.

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8. Angelena's

4.9

Exceptional(2011)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pensacola

Booked 46 times today

Angelena's is an Italian concept in Pensacola, Florida.Chef Gillette’s menu brings creative, Southern touches to classic Italian cuisine. Handmade pastas, thoughtfully prepared vegetable dishes are served alongside an abundance of Gulf seafood. The dining room’s wood-fired oven lends flavor to everything from Neapolitan-style pizzas to meatballs and desserts. Our wine list curates the extensive Italian wine list, highlighting wines from thirteen different Italian wine-growing regions.Promotions:APERITIVO HOUR: Monday through SaturdayEnjoy Aperitivo Hour from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. with half price drinks, excluding bottles of wine. At the bar only.SUPER TUSCAN TUESDAY: Join us each and every Tuesday night for Super Tuscan Tuesday.Starting at 4:00 P.M., for dine-in only, enjoy any pizza with a select bottle of Tuscan wine for $25

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9. Jackson's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(3559)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 22 times today

Jackson’s Steakhouse procures only Midwestern grain-fed beef from the heartland of America. The Proprietor’s Cut and fresh, local seafood are hand-selected and artistically prepared to perfection. Jackson’s great steak cuts stand tall with the superb flavor of wet-aged beef that is like no other thanks to the culinary creations of Executive Chef Irv Miller.

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10. The Union Public House

4.8

Exceptional(1596)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Pensacola

Booked 29 times today

UPH is a crafty southern pub where it all comes together. 36 East Garden St.

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APRIL JOY
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 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
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Cindy
Fiji •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Danielle our server was personable and helpful - she called the gopher cart driver for us from her own phone, as our phone wasn’t connecting. She then called to make sure we were collected and safe. Food is lovely - and a lovely experience.
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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola BeachPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pensacola
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4.8
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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
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Marcie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 8, 2024
we had a fun time dancing and singing and food was great!
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Señor Frog's Pensacola BeachPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Pensacola Beach
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3.6
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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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