We went for dinner and had the she crab soup, crab cake, and arugula salad. All of the appetizers were great. The crab cake was loaded with meat and very little filler. The soup was my favorite crab soup out of the 3 I tried around 30a. We got the shrimp carbonara and shrimp and grits for our entrees. The carbonara portion was huge. Definitely enough to split with someone and still have leftovers. We were pretty stuffed and nothing piqued our interest so we passed on dessert. The server was nice and attentive. Appetizers came out pretty quick. The complimentary bread was good. Our only criticism was that the shrimp came with the tails on so we can get our hands dirty with sauce to remove the tails off. Not going to deduct points for it as it seems like everywhere in 30a serves shrimp with tails but my southern husband was disappointed by it at a nice restaurant. We will definitely be back on future trips to 30a. I feel like it was the one restaurant we went to during our trip where we could have a nice conversation without having a hard time hearing each other across the table. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. My food was very good and they were able to accommodate my husband's extreme food allergies (gluten, dairy, etc.). I got the lobster in paradise and the arugula salad and both were delicious! My husband got the filet and asparagus and while it was prepared safely, it was his least favorite steak of the trip. Our waitress was great and very friendly! However, when we got to the hostess stand and gave them our name, the employees at the stand seemed to be bickering a bit and we weren't sure if it was related to my husbands allergies/where to seat us or something else, but it made us a little nervous. The happy hour deals are amazing and people line up at the door at open for the $6 martini special (bar only - but you can get up and walk over there). We did get to participate in the bogo half off entree deal which was nice. Overall, I would return but the first impression with the hosts just worried us a bit. read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Lobster in paradise - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Pan Seared Flounder (4/5): I enjoyed the slight crispiness of the fish. The soy glaze flavor was really nice and the bed of spaghetti squash salad was also very good. Huge bok choy on the side as well. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Pan Seared Flounder (4/5) - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

So many good things to say about Cafe 30A. My children took me there for Mother's Day and they were very accommodating when we added a person to our reservation. This is a white linen restaurant but still maintains a casual yet elegant feel. Varied menu with amazing takes on fresh seafood. The highlight for me was the green coconut curry mussels. That sauce! So flavorful and rich. Our waiter brought us extra bread so we didn't waste a drop of it. The ceviche also a big hit. The she crab soup was rich and creamy and FULL of crab. And, last but not least, the bread budding was amazing. Moist and delicious. Served with rum sauce and ice cream. Attentive, knowledgeable and friendly wait staff. All in all, a lovely experience. read more

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This place came highly recommended by another family. Valet service was great hard to park at a lot of restaurants on 30A during rush times. Food was honestly above par for its price range. Even my kids enjoyed their food, which is saying something, especially my foodie. Server Chris was top notch (from one server to another) great service. Waited on nothing, food was out surprisingly quick for how busy they were, Chris was attentive without an over presence.. I highly recommend this place. Went w 3 kids and did not feel like we had to walk on eggshells, friendly yet upscale. read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Filet mignon with the kids pasta - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Made it to Cafe Thirty-A and luckily on a Tuesday! Tuesday and Thursday are their $6 martini nights. It's only avail at the bar but it was well worth it. I had the blueberry lemon martini along with the shrimp & grits. Shrimp & grits is not typically something I'd choose but it was SOOO good. The bartender Jason was great! So helpful with questions about the menu. read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Shrimp & Grits - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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We went a little ahead of our reservation time so we were referred to the bar area. Super nice bartenders made delicious drinks. Ended up being seated 30 minutes ahead of time. Our waiter was great...had been with the restaurant forever...was great at making suggestions, offering alterative ideas to entrees, and making the dinner flow well. Lamb appetizer was ordered rare but arrived medium...really the only disappointment of the whole meal. It did have a good flavor, though. The tuna entree was perfect. I was allowed to alter the pasta entree by subbing fried lobster tail for the clams. It was huge and delicious. We didn't have room for the bread pudding but it sounded amazing. It was our second time dining here. This time was just as good as the first, 18 months ago...i guess the service and food here are dependably good which is hard to come by. Definitely deserves a repeat in the future. read more

The best meal I have had in a long time. Don was an excellent server. Best date nite dining on 30A. read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Tuna entree and Salmon entree. Both were great! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Wonderful service and accommodations this evening. The atmosphere is casual dress from shorts & golf shorts to jackets & ties. The restaurant is spacious and offers an early bird special providing you place your dinner order before 5:15. Our dinner tonight consisted of she crab soup 10/10, Beef Filet 10/10, Linguine w/prawn 8/10 and bread pudding 10/10. Drinks were on the money and this dinner was money well spent! Good Moscow Mule! read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Warm Rum Raisin Apple Bread Pudding - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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The first impression when walking into Cafe Thirty-A was not good. There were 3 women at the host stand none of which greeted us when we walked in. I gave them our name for the reservation and it seemed as if they were bothered we were there with a lot of attitude. The food was ok. The ambience was ok. The service was ok. I expected a lot more. When we left again the women at the host stand had no customers and couldn't say goodbye. We will not be back. read more

Many will find this place expensive, but the food was very good. They have a very screwed way of happy hour for martinis where everyone runs in to the bar area and order martinis half off. we ended paying the full price b/c we didn't want to be part of the horde at the bar. read more

Hands down... This is my favorite restaurant in his area, The service is first class, knowledge, attentive, and had a great personality! Started off with an Old Fashioned, very good! Then the warm bread hits the table, each of us had a dish with olive oil and cracked paper for dipping! So good! Appetizers, One Jumbo Crab Cake, so good! Then a Tuna Poke Stack, wow, amazing! Then I had the She Crab Soup.... WOW, maybe the best I have ever had, crazy Good! For my entree, I got the Pan Seared Snapper, it was sooo good, lots of flavor! I also got the Cafe Thirty A's Famous Creamy Grits! Oh my... soooo GOOD! A must have! Everything I had was amazing!! After this, I had no room for dessert. If you are in the area, make your reservations early! It is well worth it!! Cheers!!! read more

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The food and drinks were fantastic. Great upscale local restaurant without the franchise feel. The shrimp and grits were the best we've had! The bartenders and servers were friendly and attentive. We will definitely return. read more

Great birthday dinner!! We made a reservation in advance and were seated promptly upon arrival. The hostess told me happy birthday as we entered, but there was no other mention of it outside of that (which was a bit of a bummer). Our server was very nice and gave us a great amount of space to not feel rushed and to simply enjoy the evening. My husband and I both ordered cocktails. They were fine but not the best we've had. The food, on the other hand, was amazing! We started with a caprese salad, which was a special that night. It was super fresh and light. My husband got the Maine Lobster in Paradise, and I got the Crab Cake Entrée. We really enjoyed both dishes, but we both agreed the crab cakes were the better of the two. They were loaded with crab and cooked to perfection. The sauce on top was delicious, and I loved the simple green beans and potatoes it came with. 10/10 dish. The lobster dish was great, but I think we would've preferred it with something different (rather than the pasta). Nonetheless, we both cleaned our plates! Prices were high but to be expected. We'd return, especially for another celebratory night. read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Crab Cake Entrée - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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This is definitely a restaurant for the foodies, so make sure to make a reservation because it is incredibly popular! The ambience is very beachy and loud. The services we received from our waitress was top notch - she made menu recommendations including their famous crab cakes. The lobster in paradise stuffed with crab was phenomenal! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area. read more

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Always fabulous at Cafe Thirty A! We've been coming for years, perfect ambiance and fresh fish. They are super kid friendly for an upscale restaurant which we love. And they make a great martini! read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Flounder - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Place was so good. Had the snapper with crawfish grits. Possible one of the tastiest dishes I've ever had. Will be going back read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Ah, this restaurant was so good! Great service from everyone we encountered, our food was excellent, and the vibes were right on point. I had the Maine Lobster in Paradise, would easily order that again. My husband had the filet and it was super super tender, tasted amazing. My daughter had the kids fish, she loved it. Will be coming here again! read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Fried Oyster Spinach Salad - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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This place lives up to the great reviews! We drove an hour from our Airbnb in Destin to have dinner here and stroll around Seaside for the afternoon and all 3 of us were pleased! Even my 12 year old vegetarian who was able to have something other than grilled cheese. Food: We started with the honey whipped ricotta. I had the pan seared grouper which is served in a bowl of coconut curry and loads of carrots, snow peas, shiitake and Korean rice cakes. Chefs kiss! Husband had the Cajun shrimp and grits which he said was the best meal of the trip. Kid had pasta with marinara. Crowd pleaser. Parking: well traffic is a nightmare but parking was easy. They have valet ($5) The vibe was dressy casual to date night. Service was efficient. All around nice place! read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Cajun Shrimp and Grits - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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After coming here years in a row, the food and service are just not as polished as it's been. Nothing special. Place still looks the same. The crab cake was also fishy. read more

20% tip for a Togo order. That's excessive. Not against a tip but seriously. Plus would be nice to know when ordering. Other than that non sense. Food was alright. The Georgia quail was seasoned ok but a little over cooked. The grits were rich and the mushrooms were non existent. The tuna was great. The salmon was good. Nice place read more

We came here for a family dinner last week. Simply the best crab cake I have ever had, hands down! The whole evening was lovely, the food was great. But, if you're headed here - don't miss the crab cake. :) read more

The she crab soup and wedge salad were delicious. Tuna was excellent, shrimp carbonara fair, salmon poor. Salmon was overcooked, dry, rice and was tasteless. It was irritating that they had a valet at 4:30 and parked my car in a non valet spot. We come down for several weeks every year this time. Not the level of food we have experienced in the past. read more

Best meal in Florida so far, had the carpaccio for starters came out perfectly thin cut, shaved parmesan, capers, and microgreens, with light truffle oil. Yummy! My wife had the fried lobster tail with drawn butter, excellent. I had the yellowfin tuna cooked just right "rare" with mixed vegetable with shoyu, ginger, and wasabee, all perfectly executed and delicious! Last we split the crème brûlée which was light, flavorful and just the perfect ending to a great meal! Our waiter Jay was fantastic, smart, witty, and food and wine intelligent. Bravo read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Yellow fin tuna - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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My boyfriend and I are locals and keep trying new places to dine. Last night we had a Raphael take care of us and he gave some of the best service we've ever had. We go to Europe often and enjoy the service there where someone isn't coming up to us every five minutes and interrupting us, our server was perfect, he was always near and eager to help, but he would see we were in conversation and he wouldn't interrupt and it didn't feel like he was trying to rush us in and out. He gave us really good insight on the menu when we were going over things and his recommendations were so well put and the food quality and playing looked amazing. Extremely happy with the service we received and blown away by the food and the fact that the menus are printed out every day. read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Crab stuffed Maine Lobster in Paradise - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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We had a reservation for dinner for 2 on Sunday, 6/23/24, at 8:30 pm. We were there for our anniversary, but no one asked. Our waiter was very attentive! We split a starter, salad, 2 main courses, and a side, plus a dessert. Here's what we got: - Tuna Tartare ($16): Very cool presentation! This was the highlight of the meal. - Burrata Caprese ($18): Eh. The burrata didn't have much flavor. - Grilled Filet Mignon ($55): The steak was vet tender, but I wasn't a huge fan of the Worcestershire reduction. The potato pavé was finely layered. - Seared Sea Scallops ($42): The scallops were not as buttered as I would've liked. We really enjoyed the pineapple and coconut rice and pineapple salsa were very good though! - Truffled Mac 'n' Cheese ($12): Too heavy on the peas and tomatoes. Good flavor though. - Chocolate Torte ($12): Not a fan at all. The pistachios on top were too much. We couldn't really taste the chocolate. The whipped cream and strawberries were good though! Overall, we just weren't that impressed. We wouldn't go back. read more

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This is a favorite for my family when we come into town. We really enjoy the service and ambiance this place offers. The food is top notch and you can tell the chiefs enjoy what they do. We come here with a group and still don't wait long for food. Appetizers come out fast and amazing. Don did an outstanding job as well. The quality of the food never changes. I would eat here daily if I could afford too. That's again Cafe Thirty-A. Great job. read more

This is the best restaurant on 30A! It's hard to decide what to order the menu is outstanding. Be sure to get the cheesecake, it is light a fluffy. I have never said that about cheesecake! You will not regret the experience! read more

The food soo delicious dessert aswell salad love everything very friendly it make feel right at home very romantic and sport friendly servers are amazing friendly people go find out ur self tell us about your favorite experiences read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Apple bread pudding yummy - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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I had the best experience here! Our waiter was SO friendly and made the experience amazing!! The service was great, and the food/drinks came out very quickly. The salad was extremely refreshing and the truffle pasta was delicious. The ambiance is very nice and had a classy vibe. I recommend wearing a dress or something similar to that if you are dining here! read more

This restaurant is amazing!! It was our first time here, and we frequently come down to the area. We will definitely be back!! To start, we got the tuna poke and mussels, which were both delicious and had a kick to it. We love spice which was great!! I had the crab cake entree, which was very good. The crab cakes were mainly crab meat and little to no breading, which I love. The sides were very good. Other people in my party got the seared tuna, scallops with mushroom risotto, and lobster with truffle Mac n cheese. For dessert, we got the crème brûlée and the bread pudding with cinnamon ice cream. Both were delicious but especially the cinnamon ice cream. It's made in house!! Everything was amazing and had great flavor!! The service was excellent too. We had a large party and everything came out the way it was supposed to and in a timely manner. Ask for Sarah! She was very nice and had great recommendations. We were all very pleased and will be back. read more

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Best meal of our trip- reservations a must! Good selection on kids menu, I had the filet (so good) and scallops were also a hit. Great service also. Definitely a must! read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Filet - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

My husband and I had a 6:30 reservation and showed up a little bit early. I wasn't expecting to be able to be seated but to my surprise they had our table ready for us. I love the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. Our waiter was great. My husband ordered an old fashioned and had no complaints. We also had the wedge salad, lobster in paradise and crab cakes. All of the food was great. My only complaint was someone (not our waiter) brought our food out and set it to the side near our table. We knew it was ours due to where it had been set. He walked away and never came back. Our food set there for about 5 minutes before another waitress that had passed by it several times stopped and looked at the ticket. She brought it to us. Just kind of odd that someone would bring it out, sit it near us then walk away. I'll definitely go back. Just a weird observation. read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Maine Lobster in Paradise - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Never fails to impress!!! So so good. My mom and I split a wedge salad and it was perfect size for a small salad before dinner for each of us. . So yummy. I had the lobster Mac and cheese and my mom had the crab cakes and both were fabulous! Highly recommend both! Service was attentive and timely. read more

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We had a good time and good food. It is on the pricier side but overall was good. I had the crab cake entree and it was delicious. read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Crab Cake Entrée - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

We had an 8:45 reservation, but when two seats opened up at the bar, we decided to dine there instead. Barbie provided outstanding service throughout our meal. The cocktails were fantastic, and the food exceeded our expectations. I ordered the pan-seared scallops with risotto -- it was rich, satisfying, and so good I didn't want to put my fork down. My friend had the pan-seared snapper and raved about how perfectly cooked and flavorful it was. If you're in the area, this place is an absolute must! read more

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My first time at Café 30A, my local Frye d had heard from several acquaintances that that really liked this restaurant. We had spent the day boutique shopping and decided to stop and see what the menu was like. It's a real cute restaurant, the staff are very friendly and personable. After looking at the menu and hearing about the dinner entree deal we decided to have a meal. We both ordered the group dish but without fish. It was delicious, the vegetable were fresh tasting and the curry was so good. We were kind of taken aback that we were charged the regular price even though we both ordered it without the fish. But I get that the dinner deal is with no substations. The wine, cocktails and dinner was good and the dinner deal is nice if you can eat early. read more

Cafe Thirty-A - Grouper dish ordered without fish - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Great service but will never return. The prices are out of control! Split an entree and salad, 3 glasses of wine. $200

Happy to celebrate another birthday for my sister-in-law, Stephanie, at Cafe 30A. Valet parking is appreciated and the ambience is like an old sea coast house. Our server, Steven, was amazing and resembled George Clooney (ladies take note) . They have a terrific menu. You have to try the She Crab soup. It is the best I've ever tasted. My darling wife dined on the crusted Pompano and I enjoyed every bite of the seared scallops on a mound of creamy risotto garnished with flash-fried Brussel sprout leaves. The adult beverages were also excellent. We will return again. Cafe 30A does not disappoint. read more

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Great seafood restaurant in the panhandle of Florida on the well heeled 30a. The bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable