Bread, Mozzarella sticks, and chowder received rave reviews from my family. I'm told the steak and snapper both needed salt. Our server was good and I liked the bushwhacker ($3 special the night we went). They also sang and gave me a slice of key lime pie for my Birthday! It was a nice gesture, but not the best pie. I'd say overall it was okay. read more

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When you think of the beach, you think of a Bushwhacker from Flounder's! It's the ultimate adult milkshake-cold, creamy, and the perfect way to cool down after a long day in the sun. The crispy calamari is another favorite, especially with the fried peppers and lemon seasoning. Lastly, the baked oysters are also delicious; definitely a must try! Service is always attentive and friendly, no matter how busy they get. Overall, a great experience every time! read more

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The views of the Bay are great. It's a great beachie vibe. The staff is super friendly. You can't go wrong with any of the fish. read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Baked Oyster Pensacola Beach Style Baked Oyster Pensacola Beach Style - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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Food was great had the grilled red snapper with bourbon glaze very good service was great and the honey butter they served with the rolls was great! read more

Tried their Sunday brunch and was not disappointed. Enough food for 4 people at least. The eggs Benedict were amazing. I had the scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon and fruit. Everything was so yummy. The beignets and sangria did not disappoint. read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Scrambled eggs - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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Love the food and love the atmosphere! The service is fun and friendly but the food....the food is amazing! The food was flavorful, tasty and I highly recommend this place. We go here every time we come to Pensacola! read more

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An absolute must do for any visit to Pensacola!! To avoid a long wait, we popped in during the lull between lunch and dinner. It was still pretty warm out so we opted for indoor seating. The space is dark and dimly lit giving old seafood restaurant vibes. There's nautical paraphernalia decorating almost every free surface, including several topless mermaids! We were seated in a cozy yet oversized booth. Nate was our server for our visit. He did a fantastic job with service and recommendations. To start, the frozen drinks are a must-do. I am taking advantage of anything key lime on my trip. The Key-loda piña colada was fantastic!! Cool creamy with fantastic lime flavor. The house hooker comes highly recommended by my companion. We started with the shrimp and spinach dip. This was probably some of the BEST spinach dip I've ever had. Rich and creamy loaded with petite shrimp. The dip comes with house made tortilla chips, more than enough to accompany the generous amount of dip. The chowder is also a must try item. I absolutely love a good bowl of chowder. This one was no exception. Incredibly rich, creamy, and loaded with goodness. This could definitely rival any chowder New England could serve up. For an entree, we split a Fred Flounders flash fried favorites. Say that five times fast!!! This plate comes with a heaping pile of various shrimp, a generous piece of flounder, fried oysters, and a stuffed soft shell crab. The plate also comes with a serving of pineapple coleslaw. It reminds me of the slaw I make at home for my fish tacos. I will be adding coriander seeds to my recipe. This giant helping of seafood sits atop their flash fried potatoes. The potatoes are fries, but I'm happy to go along with this interpretation. We had plenty to take leftovers home. The spinach dip reheats well and we had plenty of chips to accompany it. All in all, a fantastic meal and experience. If you can only make one stop on your trip Flounders should be it! read more

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We enjoyed our time at Flounder's Chowder House! They gave us the option to be outside under umbrellas and a fan or inside with A/C. We opted for inside as we've been in the hot sun all day. While we waited for our main entrees, Brady, our waiter brought us warm, soft and delicious bread with butter. We order led the chowder, chicken Alfredo, shrimp Alfredo and tuna salad. If we didn't eat most of our entrees, we would have ordered the key lime pie. It was a great experience and Brady was attentive and made sure our drinks were topped off. read more

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The food was so good! If you get the key lime pie just know it can EASILY feed 3 people if not 4! The service was amazing! And the ambiance was chill even when it was packed! read more

Been going to Flounders for over 30 yrs. Great place. We'll have the seafood nachos, sushi, which is fresh every time and many many other things, including the Keylime pie. read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Seafood Nachos - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Very popular place with beach goers. No shirts, no shoes required. Prices are pretty low and probably what makes it very popular. Had the Shrimp, bacon, Mac'N cheese. Generous portion. Shrimp and bacon was good. However, supposed to be made with several cheeses but didn't standout. Also, was little upset when ordering wine. Rose on menu said Whispering Angel but the bottle served was the Beach by Whispering Angel, felt like a little bait and switch. read more

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AMAZING! Really great service and great food ! And the atmosphere was great. We brought our 12 month old and he loved the food and was laughing the whole time read more

Very consistent! Our go to spot when in Pcola! The food was good with big portions. The fried flounders favorites platter was big enough for my husband and I to share. The pineapple Cole slaw is way too sweet for me but if you think of it as a dessert then it's ok! The raw oysters were tasty and fresh. The service is fast and good even on busy summer nights. The dim lights give this place a drinking vibe even at noon so cheers! Yes, I recommend this place! read more

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Great service in a fun setting. It was cold when we dined there so we sat inside. There was a good band outside. The stuffed flounder was amazing. My husband had the grouper sandwich. Both meals were great. Our server was attentive. read more

Food was amazing, fast service and a cool environment. Definitely recommend. Servers were professional and polite. Great place for anyone in the area read more

The staff was extremely friendly. I am a local Floridian and my family came from out of state and the scenery is wonderful. The indoor and outdoor concept for seating is phenomenal. The quaint gift shop next-door makes the waiting for a table to be seated very PLEASANT. The fresh deep fried fish tenders are phenomenal, especially the flounder strips they were seasoned well, which is rare for a lot of battered seafood! The frozen drinks are great there. The atmosphere is a whole vibe, especially at the kickoff of summer, locals and tourists both love it. I have frequent at this restaurant several times everything ranging from the end of season football celebration luncheon to special family birthday functions and even date night nights. It is awesome highly recommend.!! They have fire pits, cozy couches, high top tables even booth seating ! The staff flounder was delicious. The only food I did not like was the chicken Alfredo. The chicken breasts were a bit tough and not marinated or flavorful, but the seafood is spectacular and fresh! they have an adorable parrot named tequila. That is a great photo app and plenty of other backdrops from wooden statues, and even a giant shell that you can stand inside of. read more

Flounder's Chowder House - selfie headshot mother's day - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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While we were just there for "diesel fuel"(their take on a Long Island Ice Tea) and margaritas, 7 of us were seated next to the bar and had great service. The restaurant and bars were busy but energetic and fun, and live music was enjoyable. My mango margarita was frozen and tasted like fresh mango. The staff kept us well served. While we did not eat, we saw plate after plate of amazing food go by as we were seated near the kitchen. A mountain-sized serving of nachos caught our eye, as did delicious looking sushi, tacos, a tower of onion rings, great looking burgers, and while we had other plans for dinner, "we shall return"!! The ladies in the gift shop were first class!! (Brittany and a wonderful woman from Niles, MI...SO SORRY IM FORGETTING YOUR NAME!!) - might have something to do with the quality of the drinks.... We had such a good time bantering with them while making our purchases!! read more

Came on a Friday night in the middle of dinner rush, but didn't have to wait more than 20 minutes. Lots of seating options. We sat outside; perfect when the weather is good. Seating was a bit uncomfortable in shorts; high top tables. Split a Ceaser salad with my mom; it was alright. Tasted more like a Ceaser salad with Italian dressing instead of actually Ceaser dressing. Got the grilled seafood platter for my entree. Was pretty yummy. One scallop was noticeably smaller than the other two. I wish the potatoes on the side were cut in calf; didn't have much flavor. Would come back! read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Grilled Seafood Platter - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Always a great experience, Thursday 1/2 price Diesel drinks always great . Wings back on the menu. Also had Baked Ousters delicious. read more

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OMG. This is a fun restaurant with incredible food. The portions are huge. There's a playground, volleyball courts, fire pits and live music! #iraeats #iraeats1 read more

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I love seafood but my family not so much. For some reason they were all into Flounders minus the guy who ordered a burger lol. I was expecting greasy fried foods but it was actually not! The food was awesome actually. I mean it's fried but it wasn't greasy and you don't have that gross feeling afterwards. The kids ate everything and they're not into fried seafood. The drinks were great plus you have the option to order with a souvenir cup or not. The food was fresh and hot and came out in a timely manner. The place was busy and for a large place to be busy all the time is a good sign. You expected to be rushed and quality to suffer but we were not disappointed! When we are back in town again we will have to make it a point to stop in each time. I can see why it's highly recommended. read more

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Disappointing meal. Disappointing service. Ok ambiance. This place has become more of a tourist trap. My meal was the broiled seafood. The scallops were over cooked till they were rubbery. They were bay scallops so they were a bit sweeter and larger than ocean scallops. The white fish was not frozen, I think, because it was not mushy. Still its texture was off. The shrimp kabob was ok but the green pepper was under cooked. It really did not have much taste. My dining companion had the shrimp boat. It looked ok for fried shrimp. I think the popcorn shrimp was bought preprocessed because they were too uniform in shape and size. Her shrimp kabob had the same problems mine did. My problem with the service is simple. The waiter never returned to check on our drinks. Mine was empty 1/2 way through the meal. The decor never changes. But then why should it. The restaurant is a winner with the tourists read more

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Great atmosphere and service! Unfortunately, the baked oysters made us sick to our stomachs and glued to the John for the rest of the day. The poke bowl was very fresh and absolutely stunning- but the steak burger was very greasy and soaked the bottom bun in grease. read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Poke Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

I'm an out of towner from Colorado so fresh seafood is a real treat. I loved the baked oysters appetizer and friends at the table raved about the scallops and coconut shrimp. Service was excellent...so what can I say. I would return to this Pensacola restaurant. read more

For what most folks come to Pensacola Beach for (family friendly, entertainment for kids and adults, proximity to hotels, etc.) Flounders has you covered. Personally I feel that it has been too commercialized the past few years and gotten away from its roots, but overall it has your bases covered. Pros: Diesel Fuels are still good, Clam Chowder is on point, and their hush puppies and beignets are legit. Cons: You can get better fish elsewhere, and the prices are steep for pretty much everything (you're paying for convenience and proximity to Casino Beach) Also, Daisy is a phenomenal server and they should definitely bring back the tee-shirt contests (IYKYK) read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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Food was delicious, service great, and the portions are huge. Loved the coleslaw, adding pineapple to it even yummier.

Recommended by hotel desk and it was a fantastic recommendation. Vibes were cool and comfortable friendly all around. Then came the food. OMG! Chowder super yummy. Smoked Parmesan oysters ummmm sooo good. Rolls are delicious. Red Snapper yummmmm. Big platter of fried shrimp coconut shrimp popcorn shrimp and stuffed crab super delicious. To top off the rich chocolate cake with chocolate sauce was sinfully delicious. The live band was pretty good too. read more

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Fun place to end the day after a great beach day. Get the shrimp boat and share it with 2/4 people! So much food! Ask to get seat with Ky!

Silly me! My flight was hours late getting to Pensacola on a weeknight and I was sure there wouldn't be any decent late night dining near my hotel. Luckily, Flounder's was still open and I headed over in my rental car - assuming it would be a tiny little hole in the wall with amazing chowder. I. Was. Wrong. This place was HOPPING! There was a live band playing, most of the restaurant was full, and I felt sorely out of place in the humid Florida heat still wearing my airplane outfit from Seattle. But the lure of some good food and a cold Yuengling pulled me in, and soon enough I was seated and enjoying a cold pint along with their delicious sushi, the jumboest of jumbo shrimp cocktails, and people-watching the crowd dancing to a pretty darn good cover band. It felt like the kind of place that would be fun to go with friends. Alas, I was solo on a business trip, but still enjoyed the open air seating. It was a great "welcome" to Pensacola for sure! read more

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Tried the stuffed Flounder, as the server said it's the specialty. Fantastic! Super cool, divey, dark interior, stuffed full of fun and weird things to explore. read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Cool interior, stuffed full of fun antique and weird items! - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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I guess I am a creature of habit. Every time I come to PB, I have to come eat here. Flounders is an institution on the island because you are assured a good meal in a festive atmosphere. With its indoor and outdoor seating options, nice bar and outside band stage, sand volleyball courts and children's play area all overlooking the Santa Rosa Sound, it's an enjoyable place to visit. Yes this is a popular restaurant and fortunately there is a lot of seating available. A few weeks ago, I had dinner there and ordered the stuffed flounder entree for $29 and added a cup of their famous flounder chowder for another $5. Finally you have to order a mason jar of tropical flavored Diesel fuel to drink $11 which I eagerly did. First to arrive was a complimentary order of fresh and warm bread rolls with honey butter. Delicious. The chowder for 5 bucks is a steal and tasty too. I could have eaten that along with the bread for a meal and been happy. Finally the entree arrived with some boiled red potatoes. It was served in a skillet and the flounder had crab meat inside and citrus beurre blanc on top. It was a mound of satisfying food that filled me up. No room for dessert that night. Finally, Chowders is famous for their signature drink called Diesel Fuel that is available in original and several other flavors. Get one. It makes the evening go better and you can keep the souvenir jar. I really like this place. read more

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Food was served promptly and everything was delicious. Fried shrimp was lightly breaded. Red snapper with white sauce on the side cooked perfectly, read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Whit Christmas Cosmo - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Ian C.!!! What a pleasure! The food was fantastic and Ian made our visit even better, excellent suggestions, superb service! We look forward to coming again! Thank you, Ian! read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Rum runner - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Everything is delish! Great service, fun place to hang out. Music is good too. Bay front and sand for volleyball read more

Still good almost a year later. Again, the chowder deserves the national recognition. Entrees: Shrimp po boy with red potatoes and incredible flash-fried chicken fingers. Big crowd but there's an online wait list. Good service. Still old Florida charm. read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Shrimp Po' Boy with red potatoes and a side of chowder. - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Service was great. Seafood was on point. Sat inside due to rain. Had a great time. Recommended by a local. Would visit again. read more

Flounder's Chowder House - Key lime pie - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

We did a California road trip and we did a pitstop in Pensacola, we were looking to have a good dinner and somebody on the beach recommended flounders. We decided to check it out and honestly, it was one of the best recommendations ever. It started from our waiter being super friendly, amazing, and super informative on the menu, I ordered the Atlantic salmon. My dad ordered the steak and my daughter ordered the fried fish. The food was amazing. My salmon was cooked to perfection, I did try a piece of my dad's steak and OMG I was very close to saying I want a piece of that as well. The biscuits or bread that they bring you with that butter is so yummy, we also ordered the seafood dip, and that was amazing as well. We of course had to have the clam chowder and again amazing they're famous flounder chowder wow. If I ever come back to Pensacola, I'm coming back to flounders. Thank you so much for the whole restaurant because you guys are amazing from start to finish the vibe outside with the bands, playing the beach, the drink drinks I mean, everything totally the perfect vibe. read more

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This place is great. We went there expecting "beach town prices" and given the prices the portion sizes were amazing. We had the calamari, hushpuppies and seared tuna tacos. All fantastic. The service was great though the wait list app was a little weird as the wait was for only outside and we got seated right away inside. The ambiance was nice though a nearby table had a super load movie/tv show playing on a iPad. I am not sure the etiquette on asking other diners to turn that down in 2026. read more

This place is great. There can be a wait, but it's worth it. Drinks are good, huge portions snd the food is fresh! read more

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Great service, fun location. Calamari was huge and delicious. Firecracker shrimp were great. Red snapper meal was huge, we spit it between two adults. My son loved the bread! read more