A hidden gem inside the Beal House Hotel. The atmosphere is very minimalist and has a beachy vibe…read morewith an outdoor area to sit and enjoy the sea breeze. We went in a group of 7 people for brunch. The coffee served there is provided by Starbucks, so nothing special to say about the drinks. Our dishes were: - Skirt steak hash $18 (delicious, everything on this plate was good but the eggs were perfect) - Angus burger $16 (just a burger like any other) - Western Omelet $16 (tasty and simple) - Floribama Benedict $18 (tasty and well-portioned). - Beignets $9 (5 pieces and honestly you can't call these beignets, the dough is super heavy and greasy, more like a cheap donut) Our service in general was good, one of the waitresses was nicer than the other. A positive point is that they offer complimentary parking.

I was excited to try this place since it was a beautiful day in Fort Walton and the restaurant is…read morepractically on the beach. I was greeted with a smile and promptly sat on the patio. My server was friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. She made several suggestions that were fantastic. The Bam Bam shrimp appetizer was really good and the fish tacos hit the spot. Where things got disappointing for me, is how long in between I saw her. From the time I finished eating to her checking in was over 20 minutes. I asked for the bill and it took an additional 15 minutes. Overall, the poor service detracted from what would have been an amazing experience.

I'll be honest--when we pulled up to Basil & Baxter's Kitchen for a group dinner, I had no idea…read morewhat to expect. From the outside, the place looks small and quite unassuming. But as the saying goes: never judge a book by its cover. We were absolutely blown away by the experience. Despite the modest exterior, the food is nothing short of world-class. I ordered the ribeye, and it was cooked to absolute perfection--tender, flavorful, and easily one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. Since we were a large group, we ended up ordering a significant portion of the menu. Between us, we tried the fish, shrimp, and various pasta plates. It felt like we sampled almost everything they offer, and every single dish was an absolute hit. It's rare to find a place where the entire table is equally impressed with their meal, but Basil & Baxter's pulled it off effortlessly. Beyond the incredible kitchen, the service was outstanding. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and handled our group with the kind of professionalism that makes a night out feel special. If you're in Niceville, do not pass this place up. It might look humble from the street, but the flavors and hospitality inside are massive. We will definitely be back!

We have been here a few times over the last few years. We have been with a group of 8-10 and all…read morehave had great meals. This particular Thursday night was a little off. They are always busy with tables and to go orders. There must of been new bartender. My husband and I had ordered the mock Butterfly and Lemonade drink we had previously and enjoyed. The first time we had it, it came out in a regular tall water glass. This time it came in a martini glass and the first sip was....OMG strong with liquor. We sent them back to get the nonalcoholic drinks and they came back in a whisky glass, not the taller water glass. Not sure if this was a mistake or they really raised their prices. The lemonade drink with a little color added to it is $7! But, the food is always delicious. My husband had the pot pie and it was the size of a regular 12 inch pie! I had the pork chop which was thick and tender. Some in our party love the bisque soup and order a bowl, which is huge. The cup size was more what we expect as a bowl size. The shrimp and grits is phenomenal too, which I have personally tried. Service is great and friendly. You are given a basket of delicious crusty warm buns comped but if you ask for more (which we did) note that they are .50 cents each. We will continue to visit this restaurant each winter while we are here.

It's always a great experience n food. This is on our must visit when vacationing in the area.read more

We were seated pretty quickly for a Sunday morning around 8am. This was a great mix of southern…read morebreakfast and donut shop. The banana foster pancakes and super egg bologna sandwich were amazing!

Glad I tried this place again, the chicken biscuit was pretty good, the hashbrowns were perfect and…read morethe biscuits and gravy were pretty good too. Everything you'd want in a morning breakfast.

Arrived in the middle of a Saturday. My granddaughter wanted a hamburger. Great hamburger menu…read more Large table for all of us to sit at with simple decor. We put in our order at the counter. Service was quick. Wow we were not disappointed. My granddaughter said it best. "This is hamburger heaven". What a great experience...

Rose was an amazing waitress. Friendly, accommodating, attentive and her recommendations were spot…read moreon. The Crab Cake Benedict was out of this world. Add in the home fries "shipwreck style" and an order of the bananas foster french toast and I would have to say, Asiago brought me one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Highly recommend stopping by when visiting the Emerald Coast!

Best food we had all week. The banana foster French toast is to die for. The owner is super nice…read moreand the atmosphere is amazing. Great biscuits and perfect pancakes!! Service is pretty quick and our server was super nice!

The food here was truly amazing!! service was awesome! The offer wood fire pizza but we choose the…read morechicken rigatoni with vodka sauce, lemon chicken over angel hair pasta, as an appetizer the garlic knots ( which could feed more than 4 people) the seafood Del Mar appetizer that came with a delicious homemade bread and dipping sauce. They had a very good bar that offered a smoked old fashion and a great variety of wines.

While visiting for vacation we wanted a change up from our week of seafood and found this place…read moresince not far drive from our resort. We were seated immediately even on a busy evening however that's where it ended. The host forgot our highchair and then we must have been invisible as no one came to our table for quite some time to the point we were going to leave. Im guessing she was a manager stopped by asked if we had been greeted yet, she took our drink order and offered some bread (it was good). It was still quite awhile until the server came to the table. We ordered some appetizers and then eventually our meals. The pizza did not live up to the reviews and my vodka sauce was lacking flavor.

Amazing brunch spot. small locals spot with great food and drinks. highly recommend stopping byread more

Marissa is AMAZING! She handled the sassy customers with class and humor. Drinks and food 10/10!!!…read moreI will be back!

Such a cute restaurant! Right on the water, the perfect place to take cute dinner pictures. I…read moreordered a crab cake with grits... which I'm not going to lie was not the best. But the waiter and chef were kind and replaced it with a cheese burger and fries (which was very good!). So I'd give the service a 10/10 just because they were so accommodating!

​I really wanted to love Wharf 850. The location right on the water in Niceville is fantastic, and…read morethe views are hard to beat. I'd heard great things about this spot being a local go-to several years ago, so I was looking forward to a solid meal with our large group. ​Unfortunately, the experience just didn't live up to the reputation. It was exceptionally quiet--perhaps because it's the off-season--but even with the lack of a crowd, the food and service were underwhelming across the board. ​A lot of us ordered the burgers, and they were just "okay" at best. I went for the one topped with pulled pork, thinking it would be a highlight, but it really didn't work. The flavors didn't mesh, and it was a structural mess--the whole thing just broke apart and became a struggle to eat. Across our entire large group, I don't think anyone was super impressed with their meal. ​The service didn't help matters, either. We ordered several cocktails, and they were consistently either late or just plain wrong. Since it wasn't a very busy night, there wasn't really a clear reason for the lapse in attention. ​It's a shame because the setting is beautiful, but between the hit-or-miss drinks and the lackluster food, the whole night felt like it missed the mark.

Cool, decor, and excellent food. Very wide variety of items on the menu. I've eaten there many…read moretimes and the food is really good. Service is pretty good. When they're busy, the service can be slow, but they seem to keep it staffed well. Very friendly fun place to hang out. Barbecue is excellent.

This place is like a good saloon. Great dive bar atmosphere with really solid food. Has the saloon…read morefeel and a wall of draft beers. I ordered an old fashioned and they didn't have block ice so I got a soda fountain amount of ice turning it to a watered down old fashioned. The beers weee really good though. The ribs tased like pepper but everything was pretty good. The server checked on us to give us a menu, take our appetizer, give us our food, give us a check and nothing else. Very inattentive This place has been around for a while because their food and beer is great. I always say, try it twice before giving up on anything. Their BBQ was super good for most part and my burger was great.

We visited during Memorial Day weekend, and while walking down the pier, saw that they would have a…read morefirework show later at night. It seemed like the obvious choice to dinner here and watch the fireworks show in their outdoor sections of the restaurant (one is truly outdoors and upstairs, while the other is within a mesh to keep out bugs). You could also takeout the food and eat on the pier as there are tables and chairs on it, though I suppose atp you could just have food from anywhere. The service here is a bit a slow. They are busy at night, so it makes sense, but they don't take reservations, and you cannot leave your name or anything to be called for later. We were suggested to come back later and they'll seat us if there's a space available. We decided to wait nearby to ensure an outdoor table. Once seated, we did take awhile to order, and our server was really nice. The food did take some time to come out, and it was fine. Definitely paying for being on the beach though the fish itself was cooked well. It was soft and broke apart easily. The coleslaw was meh, and if possible, definitely swap it for something else. While the food did take awhile to arrive and later their card reader was down, so we had to wait an additional 10-15 minutes to pay for our meals, it was overall still a good night. Our view of the fireworks was amazing, and though it was a short show, it was really fun!

Went in for lunch and left looking like we survived a hot sauce explosion. The bartender dropped a…read morefull bottle of Tabasco at our feet--it shattered everywhere and absolutely coated us. Accidents happen. What doesn't have to happen is the complete lack of accountability that followed. My shoes--$180 from Dillard's--are ruined. My husband's brand-new shoes? Also destroyed. Covered, stained, and reeking. We asked to speak to a manager expecting some kind of reasonable resolution. Instead, we were offered... drinks. Drinks. As if that somehow fixes being soaked in hot sauce, ruining our belongings, and completely killing our meal. So now we're driving 45 minutes home, still hungry, smelling like Tabasco, with ruined shoes and zero attempt to actually make it right. (Pics are after we tried to clean them Unacceptable doesn't even begin to cover it. Do better. We won't be back.