Restaurants near Gulf Islands National Seashore

66 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8

Exceptional(6996)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pensacola

Booked 83 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. The Union Public House

4.8

Exceptional(1611)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Pensacola

Booked 16 times today

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

3. Angelena's

4.9

Exceptional(2037)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pensacola

Booked 22 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

4. Drift

4.7

Exceptional(1109)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pensacola

Booked 8 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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5. Jackson's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(3589)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 37 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.

6. Restaurant IRON

4.9

Exceptional(2820)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Pensacola

Booked 27 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.

7. Beach House Social

4.2

Awesome(379)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pensacola

Booked 8 times today

Savor our carefully crafted and locally sourced dishes at Beach House Social on our hotel property here in Navarre Beach, Florida. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and stunning water views by the fire table while indulging in our Award-Winning Cuisine.For reservations over 8 guests, we cannot guarantee that your entire party will be sat together.

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8. The District - Seville Steak & Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1976)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pensacola

Booked 9 times today

The District: Seville Steak & Seafood is committed to providing our guests with a unique culinary experience served with warmth, friendliness, professionalism, and above all pride in our product. More than just a steakhouse unique to the Downtown Pensacola Historic District, we strive to turn moments into memories for our guests. We proudly serve Certified Angus Beef ®, House Dry-Aged Beef, and the finest Seafood available on the Gulf Coast. We are located in the Heart of Pensacola's Premier Dining and Entertainment District. Join us before or after dinner in our Upstairs Lounge with live music, specialty drinks and appetizers.

9. Brother Fox

4.6

Exceptional(159)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Pensacola

Booked 25 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

10. SALT

4.6

Exceptional(67)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Pensacola Beach

Booked 11 times 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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Nancy
Northwest Florida •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We almost always enjoy our experiences at The Grand Marlin ; the ambience is dressy/casual , the views are hard to beat, the food is far above average, consistently. We will be regulars for a long time to come.
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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola BeachPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Pensacola
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4.8
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Craig
Northwest Florida •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place in downtown Pensacola. Always a good meal, good service, and good ambience.
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The Union Public HousePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Pensacola
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4.8
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Dave
Northwest Florida •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely a phenomenal experience. Caleb, our waiter, was outstanding! Thank you!
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Angelena'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pensacola
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4.9
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David
Northwest Florida •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Jackson’s is always top draw. Waitstaff know the menu and how each dish is made. They are excellent wine stewards and can suggest the perfect libation for your occasion.
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Jackson's SteakhousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Pensacola
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4.8
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New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
What a perfect experience. Drift was clean with perfect lighting and enjoyable views. Our server, Bailey, was all about making our dining pleasurable with professional service. We met the Chef who was very gracious and determined to insure a wonderful dinner. Drift is now my number one dining destination at Pensacola Beach.
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DriftPrice: Expensive• American• Pensacola
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4.7

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1. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

2. The Union Public House

3. Angelena's

4. Drift

5. Jackson's Steakhouse

6. Restaurant IRON

7. Beach House Social

8. The District - Seville Steak & Seafood

9. Brother Fox

10. SALT

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