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1. 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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2. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
4.8
Exceptional(6957)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Pensacola
Booked 65 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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3. 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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4. Jackson's Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(3559)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Pensacola
Booked 26 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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5. Restaurant IRON
4.9
Exceptional(2800)
Price: Expensive
• Regional American (Southern) • Pensacola
Booked 22 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. 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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7. The District - Seville Steak & Seafood
4.7
Exceptional(1957)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Pensacola
Booked 27 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.
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8. Five Sisters Blues Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(336)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (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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  • John
    Miami - Dade •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. We have been wanting to come here for some time, and glad we finally got the chance.
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    Jackson's SteakhousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Pensacola
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    4.8
  • 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
  • Shane
    Northwest Florida •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 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• Regional American (Southern)• Pensacola
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    4.9
  • 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
  • Coryvip
    Nashville •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Oct 2024
    Highly recommend! Been multiple times consistently unbeatable Sushi, great service and overall wonderful experience
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    BonsaiPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Pensacola
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    4.6

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