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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
$$$$•Seafood•4.9(7,870)The Grand Marlin Restaurant features an inside main dining area with a shuck to order oyster bar, an exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private event rooms. This Pensacola Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Pensacola Bay Area. Our Chefs have a passion for great-tasting food and particularly love working their culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops on our North Drop patio, or a night out in the Main Dining room. The Grand Marlin has an atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.George Bistro + Bar
$$$$•American•4.9(1,299)At George Bistro + Bar, we believe that food is the language of the soul and is at the heart of everything we do. It's communicated through a masterfully crafted menu by Chef George Lazi, exceptional hospitality, and a relatable modern space that exudes Southern charm. We are driven by our passion to create exceptionally humble, ingredient-driven food, coffees and cocktails. Whether it's for a sweet and savory brunch, a light lunch during the workday, or a romantic candlelit dinner - you are always welcome. At George Bistro, you are family.
The Union Public House
$$$$•Gastro Pub•4.8(1,812)UPH is a crafty southern pub where it all comes together. 36 East Garden St.Brother Fox
$$$$•Spanish•4.8(427)
Brother Fox is Pensacola’s premier Spanish live-fire restaurant, located inside the beautifully restored Lily Hall near Downtown Pensacola and its historic landmarks. Led by Michelin-trained Executive Chef Darian Hernandez, the kitchen highlights bold Iberian flavors and Gulf Coast ingredients through wood-fired seafood, seasonal tapas, coal-roasted oysters, and signature entrées like Carne Asada for two and vibrant flame-kissed vegetables.
Featured by USA Today, Forbes, and Gulf Coast dining publications, Brother Fox is known for delivering one of Pensacola’s best date-night, brunch, and outdoor dining experiences. Guests enjoy handcrafted cocktails, sangrias, and curated wines in a lively courtyard or warm, design-forward dining room.
Blending Spanish soul with coastal Florida charm, Brother Fox stands out as a top destination for travelers and locals searching for the best restaurants in Pensacola.
We are open daily for Dinner at 5pm
O'Brien's Bistro
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.6(520)Voted -Best Locally Owned & Best Casual Dining Restaurant in Pensacola by VIP Pensacola Magazine readers poll.
A small locally owned restaurant where great food is paired with great wine.
O’Brien's Bistro is one of the few restaurants in Pensacola truly owned and operated by the chef!
Our menu items are just some of the flavor combinations we have created. Our kitchen staff will try to accommodate menu changes or requests you may have. Our goal is if the ingredients are on the pages of our menu, we can cook it your way, well, of course, within reason!Drift
$$$$•American•4.8(1,380)Join us for dinner and a beachside drinks. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks, seafood, craft cocktails and offering THE best view on Pensacola Beach. Our space features indoor & outdoor seating and full service bars! Join us for Sunset Happy Hour (Bar Only) Wednesday-Sunday 4pm-6pm. We do our best to honor table requests but cannot make guarantees.
Check out our Chef Specials and come see for yourself why we won Best in Pensacola 2022 for 1. Best Restaurant - Pensacola Beach 2. Best Steakhouse - Pensacola 3. Best Happy Hour - Pensacola and 4. Best Girls Night Out - Pensacola.
See what locals rave about in Pensacola
- JJacquelynGoldNorthwest Florida •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAlways a great time, great food and great ambiance!More infoAngelena's$$$$• Italian• Pensacola•4.9
- DDaleAtlanta •12 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoPaige, our server, was a delight! We had a much better table than in the past! Food is always good! We go there every time we are in town!More infoBrother Fox$$$$• Spanish• Pensacola•4.8
- TTomGoldJacksonville / Northeast Florida •19 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe Iron is the best dining experience in Pensacola.More infoRestaurant IRON$$$$• Southern• Pensacola•4.8
- NNatalieCentral Kentucky •3 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 26, 2026Our server was fantastic and the food was incredible! So hard to decide what to get because everything looks amazing! Definitely coming back!More infoThe Union Public House$$$$• Gastro Pub• Pensacola•4.8
- RReginaVirginia •4 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 13, 2026Our waitress was wonderful. I made a red table reservation and when we showed up the hostess was a bit short, telling me the reservation didn’t matter. We were seated promptly but I was a bit ruffled over the tone and unnecessary shortness from the hostess. Again, our waitress was wonderful and the food was phenomenal. I am sure we caught the hostess at a bad time. Try them out.More infoPolonza Bistro$$$$• Bistro• Pensacola•4.7
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Pensacola is a vibrant city located in northwest Florida that is known for its sugary white-sand beaches and emerald green waters that make it an attractive destination. Because of this, Pensacola has numerous dining establishments offering charming culinary delights like Parmesan popcorn salad. Restaurants here specialize in Scandinavian, Cuban, Russian, and all Mediterranean cuisines. Pensacola is also, of course, a paradise for seafood lovers, where wood-grilled salmon fillets, oysters, and lobster tails delight diners. After a long day in the sun, try some signature langoustines with shrimp cocktail to help you unwind as you enjoy the fresh breeze from the sea.
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Pensacola include The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Pensacola and George Bistro + Bar
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Pensacola are The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, George Bistro + Bar and Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Pensacola
Bottomless brunch in Pensacola is available at George Bistro + Bar, The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach and Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Pensacola
The most romantic restaurant in Pensacola is The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
Restaurants in Pensacola with a great view include The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Drift and Andy D's on Pensacola Bay
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