Pensacola Beach Guidebook
Local Restaurants
Enjoy fresh seafood and delicious eats at some of our favorite coastal restaurants. From fine dining to casual outdoor spaces, you'll find something for everyone in Pensacola Beach and downtown neighborhood.
This popular outdoor bar and dining area is family friendly until 11pm and has a great playground for kids and beach area to relax in while you wait for your table. Home of the famous diesel fuel drink, you only need one! We recommend catching a live concert from a local band and their fried seafood platter is delicious!
216 locals recommend
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach RdThis popular outdoor bar and dining area is family friendly until 11pm and has a great playground for kids and beach area to relax in while you wait for your table. Home of the famous diesel fuel drink, you only need one! We recommend catching a live concert from a local band and their fried seafood platter is delicious!
We recommend calling ahead to reserve your spot at this extremely popular local restaurant. Indoor and outdoor dining are available as well as a playground for the kids and outdoor bar and band for entertainment while you wait. Fresh local seafood and you can't beat the oysters!
292 locals recommend
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdWe recommend calling ahead to reserve your spot at this extremely popular local restaurant. Indoor and outdoor dining are available as well as a playground for the kids and outdoor bar and band for entertainment while you wait. Fresh local seafood and you can't beat the oysters!
This more upscale local restaurant boasts indoor outdoor dining and a refined menu curated by the local chef. Dress up or down for this space, seating available at the bar or tables. Great for a date night or girls night out. The cocktails at the Northrop bar, located inside are unique and delicious. Try try the lobster fingers, you won't regret it!
223 locals recommend
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
400 Pensacola Beach BlvdThis more upscale local restaurant boasts indoor outdoor dining and a refined menu curated by the local chef. Dress up or down for this space, seating available at the bar or tables. Great for a date night or girls night out. The cocktails at the Northrop bar, located inside are unique and delicious. Try try the lobster fingers, you won't regret it!
This one of a kind dining experience is like no other with direct views of the beautiful emerald waters of the gulf while you eat. Walk a few steps off the back porch from your table onto the sugar white sands and enjoy the sunset or tranquil crash of the waves as you wind down for the evening. Fresh seafood and grouper nuggets are what we suggest!
122 locals recommend
Casino beach
41 Fort Pickens RdThis one of a kind dining experience is like no other with direct views of the beautiful emerald waters of the gulf while you eat. Walk a few steps off the back porch from your table onto the sugar white sands and enjoy the sunset or tranquil crash of the waves as you wind down for the evening. Fresh seafood and grouper nuggets are what we suggest!
Looking for a taste of the big easy in a beach paradise? Look no further than pensacola's Cafe Nola! Huge po' boy sandwiches on fresh French bread, dark roux gumbo and more. This casual dining experience is located directly on the sound side and is right next to radical rides.
51 locals recommend
Café Nola
400 Quietwater Beach RdLooking for a taste of the big easy in a beach paradise? Look no further than pensacola's Cafe Nola! Huge po' boy sandwiches on fresh French bread, dark roux gumbo and more. This casual dining experience is located directly on the sound side and is right next to radical rides.
Cafe Bistro is an excellent breakfast spot on Pensacola Beach and definitely a hidden gem. Located in a strip building along Via De Luna Drive.
9 locals recommend
Cafe Bistro
39 Via De Luna DrCafe Bistro is an excellent breakfast spot on Pensacola Beach and definitely a hidden gem. Located in a strip building along Via De Luna Drive.
One of the locals favorites, this breakfast and brunch spot doesn't disappoint. Be sure to arrive early to get a spot, this restaurant closes at lunch time.
82 locals recommend
Native Cafe
45A Via De Luna DrOne of the locals favorites, this breakfast and brunch spot doesn't disappoint. Be sure to arrive early to get a spot, this restaurant closes at lunch time.
Sightseeing
Pensacola Beach Pier
Pensacola Beach PierFort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdBlackwater River State Park
7720 Deaton Bridge RdAdventures Unlimited Outdoor Center
8974 Tomahawk Landing RdColdwater Gardens
7009 Creek Stone RdArea Attractions
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyUFO's Mini-Golf, Ice Cream & Arcade
2 Via De Luna DrLaguna's Beach Bar and Grill
460 Pensacola Beach BlvdRadical Rides
444 Pensacola Beach BlvdGlow Paddle
165 Fort Pickens RdPremier Dolphin Cruise
400 Quietwater Beach RdVisiting during baseball season? Catch a game at the award winning Blue Wahoos stadium. Family friendly fun and located within walking distance to downtown attractions and restaurants. You won't be disappointed with the amazing views and exciting entertainment this stadium provides. Check Blue Wahoos Facebook page for events happening at the stadium outside of baseball season.
245 locals recommend
Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar StVisiting during baseball season? Catch a game at the award winning Blue Wahoos stadium. Family friendly fun and located within walking distance to downtown attractions and restaurants. You won't be disappointed with the amazing views and exciting entertainment this stadium provides. Check Blue Wahoos Facebook page for events happening at the stadium outside of baseball season.
Pensacola Children's Museum
Saenger Theatre
22 S Palafox StGallery Night Pensacola is a nonprofit organization with a dedicated goal of inspiring culture, engagement, and the practice of arts of all types in an entertaining event for all ages and walks of life. Monthly events focus on specific themes, highlight featured artists, and recruit the best creators our area has to offer.
2023 dates:
January 20 – Lunar New Year
February 24 – STEAMpunk!
March 17 – Celebrate the Written Word
April 21 – Dancing in the Streets
May 19 – Prismatic
June 16 – Juneteenth
July 21 – Sustainable Summer
August 18 – Wonder Years
September 15 – Fashion Week
October 20 – Trick-or-Treat
November 17 – Give the Gift of Art
December 15 – Miracle on Palafox Street
33 locals recommend
Gallery Night Pensacola
13 Palafox PlGallery Night Pensacola is a nonprofit organization with a dedicated goal of inspiring culture, engagement, and the practice of arts of all types in an entertaining event for all ages and walks of life. Monthly events focus on specific themes, highlight featured artists, and recruit the best creators our area has to offer.
2023 dates:
January 20 – Lunar New Year
February 24 – STEAMpunk!
March 17 – Celebrate the Written Word
April 21 – Dancing in the Streets
May 19 – Prismatic
June 16 – Juneteenth
July 21 – Sustainable Summer
August 18 – Wonder Years
September 15 – Fashion Week
October 20 – Trick-or-Treat
November 17 – Give the Gift of Art
December 15 – Miracle on Palafox Street
Neighborhoods
Historic Downtown Pensacola is one of the most beautiful areas to tour. Take a stroll down Palafox street and browse one of the many local boutiques fares. Stop for a refreshing beverage at one of the local cafe's and grab a delicious lunch at the district in historic Seville quarter.
212 locals recommend
Downtown
Historic Downtown Pensacola is one of the most beautiful areas to tour. Take a stroll down Palafox street and browse one of the many local boutiques fares. Stop for a refreshing beverage at one of the local cafe's and grab a delicious lunch at the district in historic Seville quarter.
Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered by the local small business owners who share their goods, knowledge and Southern hospitality at Palafox Market each Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
165 locals recommend
Palafox Market
121 N Palafox StFresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered by the local small business owners who share their goods, knowledge and Southern hospitality at Palafox Market each Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
Favorite Brunch Locations
Another Broken Egg Cafe
721 E Gregory StBrunch cocktails are amazing and you just can't beat the eggs Benedict!
130 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
509 S Palafox StBrunch cocktails are amazing and you just can't beat the eggs Benedict!
This location offers Sunday Brunch that features a crowd favorite, bottomless mimosas!
223 locals recommend
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
400 Pensacola Beach BlvdThis location offers Sunday Brunch that features a crowd favorite, bottomless mimosas!
Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox StWaterfront location with indoor outdoor dining.
Want to stay on the island and brunch like the locals do? Look no further than the Native Cafe, a local favorite and hidden gem for brunch and lunch fare.
82 locals recommend
Native Cafe
45A Via De Luna DrWant to stay on the island and brunch like the locals do? Look no further than the Native Cafe, a local favorite and hidden gem for brunch and lunch fare.
Downtown Restaurants
A local favorite, grab a seat at the bar or call for reservations. Tapa style menu curated by local chefs who are truly genius. Try the lamb lollipops and baby Brussel sprouts.
160 locals recommend
Global Grill
27 Palafox PlA local favorite, grab a seat at the bar or call for reservations. Tapa style menu curated by local chefs who are truly genius. Try the lamb lollipops and baby Brussel sprouts.
Irish pub restaurant and home of the famous green Irish wake. This location also offers a draft beer that is brewed in house. You won't be disappointed with this unique dining experience in the heart of pensacola
380 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory StIrish pub restaurant and home of the famous green Irish wake. This location also offers a draft beer that is brewed in house. You won't be disappointed with this unique dining experience in the heart of pensacola
Local food truck court featuring some of the area's best street eats.
33 locals recommend
The Garden at Palafox + Main
501 S Palafox StLocal food truck court featuring some of the area's best street eats.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
United States Navy Blue Angels
Pensacola Naval Air Station is home of the Blue Angels. Practices are posted on the Visit Pensacola Website at
https://www.visitpensacola.com/events/blue-angels-practice-schedule/
Homecoming beach flyovers are every Sunday evening and are a must see.
Don't miss
Visit Pensacola
The Visit Pensacola Website is an excellent resource for trip planning and area attractions.
https://www.visitpensacola.com