Rory’s Guidebook
Recommended Restaurants
Iron dishes up some of the most unique and intriguing creations here in Pensacola. Always offering a fresh menu every season with local delicacies. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking to seriously indulge.
123 locals recommend
Restaurant Iron
22 N Palafox StIron dishes up some of the most unique and intriguing creations here in Pensacola. Always offering a fresh menu every season with local delicacies. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking to seriously indulge.
Love this great little Bistro and Coffee Shop. Excellent for a light lunch or brunch.
58 locals recommend
Polonza Bistro
286 N Palafox StLove this great little Bistro and Coffee Shop. Excellent for a light lunch or brunch.
Excellent seafood and exactly what you're looking for when on vacation! Right on the water and minutes from the house. This is an open door establishment with sand play areas and views of the boats coming and going from the marina.
119 locals recommend
The Oar House
1000 S Pace BlvdExcellent seafood and exactly what you're looking for when on vacation! Right on the water and minutes from the house. This is an open door establishment with sand play areas and views of the boats coming and going from the marina.
I love this quiet little gem overlooking the bay and marina. A favorite of mine for happy hour!
180 locals recommend
Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox StI love this quiet little gem overlooking the bay and marina. A favorite of mine for happy hour!
A famous local favorite and must try! This place will leave you FULL! Be sure not to pass on their signature Irish Wake!
380 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory StA famous local favorite and must try! This place will leave you FULL! Be sure not to pass on their signature Irish Wake!
Hot Spot Barbecue - BBQ
901 E La Rua StThe best BBQ I've found since living in Texas!
This place does a mean brunch! Not open for dinner, this is a must try in the morning.
130 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
509 S Palafox StThis place does a mean brunch! Not open for dinner, this is a must try in the morning.
Everything this place gives you is 100% homemade and from scratch. Excellent fresh, local seafood and other great options. This is a crowd pleaser for sure, recommended for lunch.
26 locals recommend
Kingfisher Sandwiches
1500 Barrancas AveEverything this place gives you is 100% homemade and from scratch. Excellent fresh, local seafood and other great options. This is a crowd pleaser for sure, recommended for lunch.
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach RdThe Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
400 Pensacola Beach BlvdLocal Attractions
A few of my personal favorites here around the Pensacola area. If you have any questions on any of my suggestions I'm happy to give you the scoop, don't hesitate to reach out!
Pensacola Museum of Art
407 S Jefferson StThis is one of the top museums in the country and for good reason! Even if you're not a fan of aviation off hand, you will thoroughly enjoy this experience and I highly recommend it.
468 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdThis is one of the top museums in the country and for good reason! Even if you're not a fan of aviation off hand, you will thoroughly enjoy this experience and I highly recommend it.
This museum is across the street from the Naval Aviation Museum and another must stop. A fun experience seeing lighthouse life and if you're not afraid of heights, the trip up offers an amazing view of the gulf.
176 locals recommend
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
2081 Radford BlvdThis museum is across the street from the Naval Aviation Museum and another must stop. A fun experience seeing lighthouse life and if you're not afraid of heights, the trip up offers an amazing view of the gulf.
Shops, Bars, Eateries -Everything you want on a boardwalk overlooking Pensacola bay!
11 locals recommend
Boardwalk station
Shops, Bars, Eateries -Everything you want on a boardwalk overlooking Pensacola bay!
Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center
8974 Tomahawk Landing RdT.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum
330 S Jefferson St