Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Northwest Florida

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Updated January 05, 2025

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The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

4.8

4.8 (7051)

$30 and under

Seafood

Pensacola

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

KimberlyK

Dined 7 days ago

Best food and service. Alicia was amazing. We will be back and ask for her.

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4.8

4.8 (790)

$30 and under

American

Pensacola

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

TonyaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Service was amazing, food was fantastic, atmosphere is very noisy. Great place for a celebration or group of friends.

Firefly - Panama City Beach

4.7

4.7 (7959)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

Firefly Casual Fine Dining at it's Finest! Firefly specializes locally caught seafood, mouthwatering steaks seared on an 1800 degree broiler, wild game, and fresh sushi. Named one of OpenTables Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, and winner of Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Award, Urbanspoon.com Top 250 High End Restaurant and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, quality of food and service is Firefly's mission. We want it to be much more than dinner, we want to treat you to a unique dining experience!

Top review

Dr JohnVIP

Dined today

As always Firefly is our favorite place for a 5 star dinner. Lance has the best restaurant in PCB and is a can’t miss for dinner!

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4.9

4.9 (2058)

$30 and under

Italian

Pensacola

About the restaurant

Angelena's is an Italian concept in Pensacola, Florida.

Chef Gillette’s menu brings creative, Southern touches to classic Italian cuisine. Handmade pastas, thoughtfully prepared vegetable dishes are served alongside an abundance of Gulf seafood. The dining room’s wood-fired oven lends flavor to everything from Neapolitan-style pizzas to meatballs and desserts. Our wine list curates the extensive Italian wine list, highlighting wines from thirteen different Italian wine-growing regions.

Promotions:
APERITIVO HOUR: Monday through Saturday
Enjoy Aperitivo Hour from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. with half price drinks, excluding bottles of wine. At the bar only.

SUPER TUSCAN TUESDAY: Join us each and every Tuesday night for Super Tuscan Tuesday.
Starting at 4:00 P.M., for dine-in only, enjoy any pizza with a select bottle of Tuscan wine for $25

Top review

Lisa

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and great service will definitely eat here again

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Popular dish

MARGHERITA

Popular dish

RIGATONI AND MEATBALLS ALLA VODKA

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DOPPIO RAVIOLI

The Grand Marlin of Panama City Beach

4.8

4.8 (4832)

$30 and under

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking Grand Lagoon, and private meeting rooms. This Panama City 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 Panama City Beach Area. Corporate 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.

Top review

Sheila

Dined 1 day ago

The grouper picata is awesome. Service is always good. Good lemon drop martini.

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4.9

4.9 (3611)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Pensacola

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Monica

Dined today

Our waitress was amazing, food was good. Steak was a little overcooked but it was a thick cut so understandable. Would return for another meal!

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Popular dish

8-oz Filet Mignon

Popular dish

16-oz Prime New York Strip

Popular dish

16-oz Prime Rib Eye

The Union Public House

4.8

4.8 (1619)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Pensacola

About the restaurant

UPH is a crafty southern pub where it all comes together. 36 East Garden St.

Top review

Thomas

Dined 6 days ago

Always a great time at UPH. Great service. Great food.

O-Ku Alys Beach

4.8

4.8 (77)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Seacrest Beach

About the restaurant

Modern Japanese meets new urban architecture in the heart of Alys Beach at 30A. Overlooking the town’s iconic Amphitheater, O-Ku will welcome guests with warm hospitality and authentic Japanese cuisine. O-Ku celebrates unique ingredients, traditional techniques, and sophisticated presentations through an approachable menu featuring sushi, sashimi, and nigiri alongside savory dishes.

Top review

Adam

Dined today

We chose to celebrate our daughter’s birthday here as sushi is one of her favorites. They went above and beyond to make sure that her celebration was special and created some wonderful surprises to enhance our evening from beginning to end. Everything we ordered, food and beverages (including cocktails and mocktails) was beyond excellent in taste and presentation. Abi was our server and was truly phenomenal and the other waitstaff assisting her were also incredible and attentive. Our family cannot wait to go back!!!!

The Melting Pot - Pensacola

4.8

4.8 (805)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Pensacola

About the restaurant

Dip into fondue dinner tonight at Melting Pot of Pensacola, FL. From savory artisan cheeses seasoned to perfection and freshly made salads with signature dressings, we start your meal off right. Once you’ve enjoyed your starters, you can choose from a customizable entrée selection that includes succulent shrimp, cold-water lobster, and filet mignon. The perfect ending to any meal is chocolate fondue dessert!

Join us for a romantic night out, celebrating something special or just because!

Top review

Denise

Dined 3 days ago

Had a wonderful time with my family who had never experienced the world of fondu. Our waitress was phenomenal and I’m not good with names so I can’t leave it here - but she was so sweet and explained everything in a great way. She also was great with my nephew whose birthday we were celebrating.

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Experience

Standard Reservation & Celebration Add-ons

Experience

Valentine's Pre Fixe $84 pre person

Experience

Valentine's Pre Fixe $79 pre person

Restaurant IRON

4.9

4.9 (2842)

$31 to $50

Southern

Pensacola

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

This was our second experience at Restaurant Iron and it yet again has failed to disappoint. The food, the service and cocktails were beyond reproach. Cannot recommend their chicken wings enough, an odd thing to recommend but truly an elevated experience. 12/10 would recommend.

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