1 star is too much for this place. I tried to call to order dishes for my friends after I learned they had been seated for dinner here. I wanted to surprise them with champagne and dessert to celebrate a very significant day. I was literally calling to spend hundreds of dollars with them, but was greeted with the rudest staff who were not willing to help me out. I'm appalled by the lack of respect and the IGNORANCE I was greeted by. read more

The serves was great and the crab cakes were so delicious and so were the capellini pomodoro was even better

Long ignored on trips to Rosemary, we have discovered this excellent spot on our last two trips. The second time around, it has now landed in a must-have spot when at Rosemary. The food is consistently excellent. We had seared snapper with a vegetable ragout and the cappelini with wood grilled shrimp. Both dishes were so good we just shoved them into the middle of the table and shred equally. The wine is fantastic and off the beaten paths of the standard wine list. We enjoyed both a Pinot and a Cabernet recommended by our server and both were really, really nice. I mean, it says wine bar--they know what they are doing. The fifth star is the atmosphere. The courtyard with music is an absolute must. Tables on the sidewalk are also a great idea. This is a four star and with having if you sit inside, but the ambience of the other two pushes it over the top. read more

Food was fantastic but the service was awful. Plates just put in front of us no questions about how your meal is, it felt like they just wanted us out of there. read more

We happened upon this place by accident as we were trying to find Cowgirl Kitchen. CK was packed so we walked down the block to where we heard live music being played. We had no problem getting a table immediately on the patio next to two flaming heat lamps to keep us at just the right temperature. Let me just state that in coming to the Destin area, the food selections have been very hit or miss. Edward's was a terrific surprise to find such delicious, well-prepared meal in a lovely place that was completely unexpected. The freshly baked bread is just the start. I then had a perfectly cooked flat-iron steak with pommes frites. My wife had some oysters that blew her mind. Even the Mac & cheese we ordered for our son was fantastic. Wine list was really impressive. we tried the Semper Pinot Noir and were so happy to have it delivered slightly chilled. the wine was outstanding. Service was exceptional al night long by everyone we encountered. We'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

First time visiting this restaurant and it did not dissappoint. The courtyard was cozy and the live music was perfect for the ambiance. The food was wonderful and the service was great. Brussel sprouts, tuna tartare, the grits, and the crabcakes were excellent. The appetizers were great sharing size ke enough for a meal. Even the kids chicken tenders were the perfect amount of breading and juiciness. read more

Food: very good. We started with the clams, which had a very decent white wine sauce. My salad was beets and goat cheese. Nice flavor, but a little light on the goat cheese but not really a fault of the dish. I'm just a fan of goat cheese. My meal was the capaellini pasta - excellent. Prepared well. Great flavor. Portion sizes were appropriate. Service: Again, very good. Took a couple minutes before our server found us, but when she did, she was attentative and personable. It was not our first time dining there, so she gave a quick intro and went into the specials. Atmosphere: should be 5 stars but probably was closer to 3. We sat at the chefs table, which can be fun and engaging. The chefs didn't speak to us at all, which is fine. I think there is just room for improvement in that regard. Beside that, the restaurant has a very nice feel and look. The outdoor patio is comfortable, not cramped. They had live music, which was a nice touch. Still, it wasn't so loud that you couldn't hear one another. read more

Delicious food and fantastic service from our waitress. The hostess's were not super friendly and made us wait to sit down (even with our Nowait app reservation) because the whole party of 5 wasn't there because one of us was walking from the car. Also we were sort of shoved into the back corner of the inside area when we requested the outside area where there were obvious open tables. Once we met our server things were great! read more

From the roasted beet salad, which we shared, to our individual fish dishes to the Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée and fresh pot of French Press Coffee this was a stellar dining experience. Mike had the fish of the day - red snapper over shrimp succotash, and I had the Simple Grilled Grouper served over a bed of fresh vegetables and finger potatoes. Both were prepared to perfection. The wait staff was attentive but not intrusive, the live music was really good though a bit loud for conversation. We sat outside in the courtyard and the atmosphere was superb. (One interesting twist....they have old movies playing on the wall of the adjoining building of the courtyard...no sound just old B&W classics. It was interesting to try and identify what was showing while not having the sounds intruding over dinner.) We will be back! read more

After reading the two reviews already on here for this relatively new restaurant, we were pretty excited to try Edwards. We had an experience that was just ok. The outside table was a bit cramped for 4 people but otherwise the setting and ambience was nice. The wine list has some good selections and seemingly reasonably priced. We had the fish tacos and while the grouper that they used in the tacos was fresh and excellent, it was just an average fish taco. One of the things that I like most in a fish taco is the contrasting flavors and this really required a lot of lemon, jalepenos, and even salsa added to give it any flavor. We were told by the waiter that there would be banana chips on the side but they were regular old corn chips. The salsa tasted more like marinara - only tomato flavor came through. Our kids got the grilled cheese and tomato soup which was also just ok. My son wanted me to tell you that the soup was too lumpy. read more

This place was okay. If not for the ambiance, I probably wouldn't really think about going back, food wasn't great. We were sat outside on the patio, which we loved. The music was great and the patio was beautiful. We started with the tuna tartare and it was really good, but had several pieces of fish that had very poor flavor and shouldn't have been in the dish. I had the grouper and my husband had the red snapper. What came with his snapper was very odd, it was okay, but both something I would want coming with an expensive meal. My grouper was over cooked and dry. The cauliflower mash and green beans were delicious. We had the creme brûlée and cobbler for dessert. Creme brûlée was great, cobbler was average at best. Havana and la creme are so good, coming here is pointless other than for the ambiance and a glass of wine. We will skip the food next time! read more

Edward's is a really classy place in Rosemary Beach. The outdoor patio is wonderful and they have live music. Wine selection is excellent as well. I had the tuna tartare and shared the grouper as well as scallops. The scallops were especially tasty. The tartare could have used a little more seasoning. The arugula salad was solid. I was close to giving Edward's 4 stars, but thought the food while very good did not blow me away and the menu could be more interesting. Also, they don't serve cocktails :) read more

Edwards is the sort of place that you go to during vacation and think about long after you've come back to the real world. The food here, which is a seafood heavy, very fresh, southern inspired menu, is absolutely incredible. We had a large group and basically tried around 3/4 of the menu between us. The outdoor seating with the double doors to the kitchen and the love music all combine to make for a great ambiance for dinner. Some of the big highlights of our meal included: the little neck appetizer, the fish tacos and the seared duck. If you're spending any time in RB, this place is a must. read more

This was our best meal in our week at Rosemary by a long shot. Food was excellent, deserts were even better, the ambiance was charming and comfortable, and the service was unobtrusive, friendly, and impeccable. I can't recommend this place enough if you're staying at or near Rosemary Beach. read more

We dined there for one of our rare date nights while on vacation and it was one of my two favorite meals! This was our first trip to Rosemary Beach - so we went based in other reviews. We had the Heirloom tomato salad, Steamed clams, shrimp cocktail, and Mahi Mahi special. Food was fantastic and fresh, just what we were looking for! Service was great and wait was short, despite the hostess estimate of 45 mins to an hour, we only waited 20 mins. We sat on the outdoor patio (sidewalk area) and had a great view of the west green where they were having an outdoor movie night - which really added to the experience!! They don't take reservations so plan accordingly. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Rosemary beach!! read more

I enjoyed the food and service at this restaurant. My family and I were eating outside when the sky started to flash lightning. The staff stated it could start raining so they quickly moved us into the restaurant along with our food and drinks. Very top notch service! When it came time for the bill, my family kept trying to pay for each other. I could tell the waitress was a bit flustered but she remained calm and very professional throughout the discussion of who would pay for who. I would eat here again! read more

Food and service was fantastic. Maybe we came at the right time but there was no wait. We went all out - from apps to dessert. This will be a repeat while we're here! read more

Call us suckers for the live entertainment. We gave Edward's another try on this visit to Rosemary and this was the last dining experience we will have here. Period. Everything from the attitude of the blonde hostess and her dark haired co worker to the abysmal table service burned us again. The music was very good but that was it. Drives me crazy for a hostess to pull the power play of keeping guests waiting for a table when there are several tables open and cleaned. Why have a wait when clearly you have open tables? Come in have a glass of wine at the bar listen to the music but dine elsewhere like Paradis or George's at Alys. read more

We had a really nice experience and meal here at Edward's on the last night of our trip. We were told the wait would be 30-45 minutes, so we went to have a drink elsewhere. It turned out to be a lot less time, however, so we asked to be "reset" on the list. While this time ended up being accurate, the rain messed up the scheduling because a lack of outdoor seating so we were pushed back a few more minutes. Despite all of this, the waitstaff was still super friendly and apologetic. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and split them. The crab bisque, deviled eggs, crab cake, and beet salad were all fantastic. We liked the tuna tartare as well, but I have had better preparations of that dish. This place has a great atmosphere and also has live music. Plus, we got great service even though it was late in the dinner service on a busy night. Glad we gave it a try! read more

Edward's - Deviled eggs, crab cake, tuna tartare - New American Near Me - Rosemary Beach, Florida

This was once my most favorite dinner spot along 30a. The black-and-white movies in the courtyard, live acoustic music from Jim Couch, and a farm-fresh menu from chef and founder Ed Reese. Now there is a new chef in the kitchen, and the experience is not the same. Maybe I'll give it another try on a future trip. read more

We had a lovely experience at Edward's. Jennifer was our server and she was absolutely incredible. She made the dining experience wonderful and the food was delicious. I would definitely come here over George's. Our experience at George's was not great but Edward's was perfect. read more

So far, on our trip here , best dinner and service. We enjoyed the crispy Brussels sprouts and scallop dinner. We had the creme brûlée which was delicious. Perfectly prepared. The waitstaff exude professional service and friendliness. Highly recommend! read more

Everyone was so kind and helped me get a table away from all the people. Staff wearing masks and tried to make me feel safe. Delicious salad and Brussel sprouts. Amazing cocktails. read more

Server was excellent. Music was great. Accommodated our group of ten. Fresh snapper and two juicy steaks. Fish tacos off the dock. read more

Edward's - New American Near Me - Rosemary Beach, Florida

Delish. Great customer service & best food of the trip! Mac & cheese was the best scallops were perf amount of crisp. Server was the sweetest read more

This place is amazing!!! Food and service was great. Atmosphere was amazing. Definitely a must go to place for Rosemary Beach.

The atmosphere is what makes this place. We always eat in the outdoor veranda, where they play old black and white movies projected on the wall. It's quiet usually and there's a musician playing classics on the acoustic guitar and singing. There's a fountain in the middle that sort of adds privacy between tables. The food is okay. It's not bad and it's not magnificent. It's a little pricey in my opinion, but is comparable for the area. The wait staff is attentive but the attitude of the staff is poor. We go strictly for the atmosphere. If they were to move locations, we probably wouldn't go. read more

Not kid friendly, below average food quality with small portions (all entrees have fingerling potatoes as a side!), poor service and high cost = AVOID at all costs. Used to be much better, have been coming here for 7-8 years and has deteriorated to this point. read more

I am embarrassed to say of all the times I have visited Rosemary Beach (over the past 20 years) I have never dined at Edwards. I think because they do not take reservations. Last night after cocktails with friend we needed dinner around 8:30. The staff was very accommodating to seat us outside to watch everyone pass by. The meal was incredible because the dishes we ordered were so simple, but yet tasted incredible. I started with the tuna tartar. It was prepared unlike the others you would get on the coast covered in soy sauce. The tartar was the same as steak tartar with capers, egg and perfectly cooked bread that had a smoky taste. For dinner I tried the Capellini. Again, so simple with tomatoes, garlic and basil. I could not believe how great this dish was. We finished with crème brulee and coffee. Fantastic meal with fresh ingredients. I look forward to my next visit. read more

What an awesome restaurant. The vibe is easy going and the food is delicious. I recommend going out of your way to try out this fine dining restaurant. The staff are awesome! Met the manager, Josh, and he was very, very nice. Unusual to find food of this caliber in our area of the Panhandle. We did get a little lost finding the restaurant, our GPS finally gave up, lol. Had us turning the wrong way on one way streets. Once you get in the eclectic Rosemary Beach area, don't give up. Well worth the search. Give yourself plenty of time to check out the whole area. You won't regret it. read more

So bummed about this place! I have heard great things about Edwards and decided to try. I am a major foodie and unfortunately, this did not do it for me. The steaks were charred and tough, Brussels and macaroni bland. On the upside, the atmosphere was fabulous and so was the service. For the price point, I would expect phenomenal food and we did not get that. read more

My husband and I eat here often. As locals, we have tried just about every restaurant around and it's one of our favorite places. The food is consistently excellent and there is usually a new surprise to try, as the menu is updated often. The staff is great and very welcoming. In fact, if I could only eat one thing before an untimely death, it would be Edward's Grilled Cheese and homemade Tomato Soup. Or, the Fried Green Tomatoes & Oysters. YUM. read more

What a great meal for our last night in Rosemary...Our waitress was wonderful & recommended the ratatouille. Which was wonderful, thank you for having amazing options for vegetarians! The French press coffee was amazing. read more

Such a wonderful meal. Edward's ALWAYS delivers! Great service and excellent food. Love!!

Great ambiance! Food was really good. Fun evening.

I had higher expectations for an upscale restaurant in Rosemary Beach. I got the pork with grits. Pork was flavored beautifully. Grits were under-seasoned. I couldn't have the fried oysters so substituted shrimp, which wasn't fried but had some "crispies" coated on it. My husband noted a "metallic" taste to them that he struggled to get over even after eating bread to take the taste away. He ordered grouper which was grossly overcooked. The grouper added to his pasta dish (an offered addition along with either chicken, shrimp, or scallops) was an extra $14, which we were not informed of. I can say the crispy Brussels sprouts for an app were delicious and rich. We didn't get any wine or dessert, and our tab was over $80 before tip. The waitress was wonderful so no reason to punish her with a lousy tip. However, neither of us felt we got what we paid for. read more

This is a neat place where everyone can gather and enjoy a really great meal! The scallops and grits were some of best that I've ever tasted! The scallops were a pretty decent size. I also had the crab cake, which again was a really good size and was heavy in the crab meat. A lot of crab cakes that I've had don't compare to the heartiness of this one. My husband had the vanilla creme brûlée, which he stated was average in taste. The waitress was attentive and helpful. Lastly, the ambiance was relaxing. We sat on the front patio and got to experience an outside European feel (people walking, bicyclists, structure of the surrounding buildings). There is even live music every evening starting at 6:30 pm. Come here to experience a delicious dinner with a relaxing atmosphere! read more

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Sub-par service. Took fifteen minutes for a server to initially stop by the table and ninety for our salads to arrive. We saw two parties come in after us and have their main courses while we were waiting. The appetizers we were able to have were great. Ended up canceling the entrees. read more

Agree with Jody C--Edward's was the best meal I had on 30A when I visited there March of 2012.. It was so good, we ate there four times during our week long stay in Rosemary--2 lunches, brunch, and a dinner. First, the decor is charming and sophisticated, just like Rosemary Beach itself. Beautiful fresh flowers on tables, a stunning patio, and a soothing color palette of cream highlighted with rustic metallics. The food is fresh, fresh, fresh in perfect portions and at reasonable prices (for a resort area mind you). The arugula salad with goat cheese crostini was the best salad I've ever had. Had pork chops for dinner which were outstanding. For brunch had eggs Benedict which was very tangy and perfect. Excellent service. Highly, highly recommended! read more

We had an absolute blast here during the 30A Singer Song Writer Festival. I think we timed it just right since there wasn't much of a wait. I'm sure in the peak season you'll have to have a drink a wait your turn. Food was great as were drinks. The fella playing saxonphone crushed some Purple Rain. read more