Cool dive bar like atmosphere and drinks reasonably priced. Parking is a pia but worth it.read more

Great ambiance, right on the water with a cool breeze. The service is amazing and the staff is…read morefriendly and welcoming. A must visit in Destin.

One of my all time favorites!! Great atmosphere, music, and kiss ass food…read more It's set in a wonderful neighborhood/community near the Gulf water. Michael L

5 stars for The Red Bar in Grayton Beach. The atmosphere is great, the food was excellent, and the…read moretuna dip may be the best on 30A. Seriously, do not skip the tuna dip, it was outstanding. The grouper dinner was fantastic as well. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want at the beach. Everything we ordered was great. Only note: I would not order a margarita here. They missed badly on that one. But the food, service, atmosphere, tuna dip, and grouper were all excellent. We would definitely go back.

Went here after a friend insisted we go party. Great band, the Stink Juice KICKS and got to meet…read moresome friendly locals. Go check it out if you want some good tunes and libations!!

BLUF: Best service in Santa Rosa Beach and a menu that offers coastal and American fare…read more I love a fish camp! Not that I have ever been to a real fish camp but a restaurant with fish camp in the name calls to me so my sister and I visited Stinky's for an early lunch. Stinky's is an awesome spot for lunch because you can get half of a salad and half of a po' boy or half of a po' boy with a cup of soup. I was tempted by those halfsies combinations but ultimately I went with a basket. Much to my surprise, the basket could be ordered fried, grilled or blackened. I went with blackened shrimp and they were excellent - perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. So many places and people (myself included) overcook shrimp but these were timed perfectly! The basket also included tasty, crispy, big curly fries and hush puppies. What's not to love about fried dough but the hush puppies weren't my favorite. Those shrimp on the other hand . . . I am still thinking about them! I am sorry I am not remembering our server's name because he was awesome and absolutely deserves a shout out. He was super kind, attentive and personable. He had my heart when we offered me a Diet Coke to go. I'd go back to Stinky's just for his hospitality . . . And those blackened shrimp. The atmosphere is very casual and it has its own parking lot. Next door is Stinky's Bait Shop which is a unique spot offering fish and tackle, coffee, happy hour and a casual simple breakfast. I look forward to returning to Stinky's - either the restaurant or bait shop, maybe both!

BLUF: Excellent food in a casual atmosphere…read more Local Catch has an unassuming building on 30A with an equally casual interior. Although this place has bar vibes, the food is elevated. We landed at Local Catch in search of grouper and we found it! I loved their blackened grouper with beurre blanc sauce, green beans and mashed potatoes. Before diving into the grouper, I shared nachos with the table and they too were surprisingly awesome. Local Catch makes their nachos with home made tortillas and something about how they topped them with pork, lots of cheese, and a little bit of a sweet salsa, madee them memorable. Other items on the seafood and American fare inspired menu include tacos, burgers, po' boys, steaks and salad. If I wasn't craving grouper, it would have been hard to choose. Service was excellent as well. We visited during the busy spring break season and there was plenty of parking in the private lot. In addition to indoor seating, there are also some tables on the front patio. I'd love to return and try many more menu items and my leam with a draft beer or cocktail.

I had the 4 mile fish salad, which sounded great but the pico and pineapple salsa both tasted…read morepre-prepared, not made fresh. The fish was good, they could have seasoned it more. Giving it a 3 stars because the others in my party enjoyed their meals. Personally I would skip it.

Local bar, fun and very attentive finger food amazing and the staffs is amazing (Jerrien) bartender…read morewas great enough to make me a sangria on the spot (Anna) bartender amazing and very attentive, not to mention Tony security guard very informative, visiting from a different city for the first time in st Maria. Great whole in the wall (Dive bar) arcade and I must not say it enough staff alllll was amazing , Thursday night. must visit will def visit again before I leave . 5++++

Cool dive bar a block from the beach. I've never been to Ireland but it sure seems authentic on the…read moreinside. I ordered a hot dog with sauerkraut which was pretty darn good but the Irish Reuben the next day was tasty but mushy and greasy. The fries seemed like they were boiled in oil instead of fried. Their pepperoni is eatable but my my favorite. Nice friendly employees. I'd go there to drink but I would not order any chow until I was pretty lit up didn't care.

WE love Doc's and since the' Up Model' the place has lots of choices for seating. The bar…read moredownstairs has great service; Preston is a delight. The FOOD is always on point; them hushpuppies are the best I have ever had!!!!! We love the live music on Friday and Saturday nights . Good value, cold drinks and great service !!!!

What a fun spot! Very small parking lot…read more The food was really good! The hush puppies were amazing! The staff was very friendly and easy going while working with our group of 5.

On a recent visit to 30A, my wife and I and our friends wanted to enjoy a nice meal while watching…read morethe sun set on the nearby water. We looked up reviews and came across Bud & Alley's Restaurant as a likely way to do so. We were quite pleased with our experience once we found a table. When we arrived where you could make a reservation for a table downstairs, we were told the better views were upstairs with tables available for anyone who found them. We walked around for a while looking for a table opening up and though we didn't find any tables on the deck upstairs, we did find one with a gorgeous view well before sunset. The server being one of only a few there that night checked on us many times and was very helpful. We each ordered drinks. I got a Frozen Beach Bellini consisting of Lamarca prosecco with peach purée topped with an edible orchid. Then, when ordering dinner, my friend and I each ordered an eight ounce filet mignon consisting of grilled asparagus, Yukon mashed potatoes, and bordelaise sauce. My wife ordered a roasted salmon consisting of green lentils with pancetta and fennel, arugula, and dijon vinaigrette. We were quite delighted with everything we ate and drank! Bud & Alley's has been an award winning iconic restaurant in Seaside Florida since 1986, serving delicious farm- and fish-to-table food, offering exceptional service and making seaside memories for generations. Their restaurant hours are daily from 8 AM to 9:30 PM while the roof deck bar is open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM. They no longer have a happy hour though they have a limited menu Their website (https://www.budandalleys.com) has a lot of great information from the menu, reservation page, newsletter signup (for news, events, recipes and offers), events, reviews, beach cam, online ordering, gallery, press stories, and even links to other Bud and Alley restaurants. You can also sign up for Bud and Alley's Rewards at https://www.toasttab.com/s-w-d-r-grill-inc-dba-bud-alleys/rewardsSignup where you can earn earn 1 point for every $1.50 spent and unlock $5 off every 50 points. There may even be a birthday bonus. As a fun fact, the restaurant is actually named after a dog and cat and not people. You can see that in the logo. If you're in the area and want a good meal with good service and an excellent view, check it out!

For starters we were dining outside by the gazebo. We ordered the crab cakes ($98 for two…read moreentrees!) The outside was finished nicely, but inside the crab was runny and was as if it was thawed out and then they prepared it. A mushy mess! The grilled grouper entree was better but low on flavor. Sweet potato fries were cold. The calamari appetizer never showed up and only two people working the bar (which was slammed). We had to get up multiple times to ask for water or a napkin, etc. They gave us a rag to wipe down the outside tables before we sat down! ( great, now we work there!) The most enjoyable part of the dinner was the Big Bear sourdough bread! Bud & Alley's waterfront restaurant is not fine dining and expect to find better food elsewhere unless you're just looking for some great drinks and average food, and a sunset then pull up a chair. Also make note in Seaside there are resort fees added like on our bill of $180, we had to pay a $4.38 Entertainment fee and not negotiable. It only takes one bad experience and this was it. on another note, Bud and Alley's Italian restaurant with pizzas are much better choice!

If you're anywhere near Panama City Beach and want the real beach bar experience, you've got to…read morecheck out The Old Beach Bar. This place is exactly what a beach bar should be -- relaxed, fun, and full of good people. No fancy pretenses, no overpriced cocktails... just cold drinks, great music, and that perfect salty-air vibe. The staff is awesome -- super friendly, fast, and they treat you like a regular even if it's your first time there. The crowd is the same way too. Everyone is laid back and just there to have a good time. Best part? Dive bar prices right on the beach, which is almost impossible to find anymore. If you like places with character, good people, and cold drinks without breaking the bank, this spot absolutely delivers. One of those rare bars where you come for one drink... and end up staying all night. Highly recommend.

Great place to hang out and have a few cold ones or a few drinks. They always have different music…read morevenues there and some karaoke going on. The crew there are cool and you'll feel comfortable if You're there for the first time. Kick back atmosphere and they have outside party areA too !!