Restaurants near Gulf Islands National Seashore

Jackson’s is always stellar. The service from Amanda was perfect. We enjoyed great drinks and delicious food. We have our annual meeting here each year and it never disappoints. The menu has something for everyone and has really interesting options that are not common.

Our server, Michelle, was the star of the show. Fun, helpful, and professional. We had three pizzas and the pasta tasting menu between the four of us. Everyone agreed it was amazing. The appetizers were delicious and the desserts were perfect. If you go on Tuesday for the pizza and wine deal, please be patient. They are baking pizzas in their wood fired oven and, with everyone ordering pizza, it will take a minute. Enjoy the wine and apps and make an evening out of it. You will not be disappointed.

This is THE premiere eatery on Santa Rosa island. If you desire great food, impeccable service, wonderful views, this is it! It always starts at the front. The hostess was casual and friendly. As this was a first time, and off season traffic was light, she let us tour the venue and choose our own table. How nice. The west side , the upscale side, had the shades down and couldn’t see out as much, so we chose the east side- an open, lofty area around what in the summer would be an outside patio. But they had clear shades down to limit the wind, and views were great. Many fly bys occurred by the squadron of pelicans that seemed to smoke at us! The waiter was on us like ducks on a pond, giving us the full understanding of the daily changing menu. My wife chose the one thing always on the menu, the grouper piccata, which was excellent, on top of satisfying whipped potatoes and steamed spinach. If you come to the gulf and don’t experience the best gulf shrimp in the world- shame on you! They were plated with crispy fries and perfect coleslaw, with tartar AND cocktail sauce. Drinks fantastic, both of local varieties. But the piesta la resistance was the dessert! Unbelievable warm, crusty chocolate circle of brownie cake piled high with vanilla ice cream, topped with caramel and nuts, dressed with blues and blackberries! Really wonderful- enough for four!

Outstanding service, excellent food, and a view that can't be beat! Definitely recommend going for the sunset!

It's hard being away from home on Thanksgiving and not have the traditional foods that a family has grown to love throughout the years. However, dining at Beach House Social on Thanksgiving day did not disappoint! We had the best time. The food, service, and ambiance were OUTSTANDING!!! The intentionality of the choices of foods and little things to make us feel like family did not go unnoticed. We're staying in Destin next year, but we will make the drive to have Thanksgiving dinner at Beach House Social in Navarre! Thanks again for making this day special for me and my family.