Very good service. Food was great and wine and beer specials were well priced. The atmosphere was…read morewelcoming and relaxed. I had the fried snapper sandwich with duck fat potatoes which was excellent. My wife had the Cuban which was also very tasty. Definitely recommend this place if you like wine and excellent food

If you're looking for a place to sit outside on Palafox, this is the spot to go!…read more The servers were respectful, and VERY knowledgeable as to what they're serving me, as well as having some great recommendations. (I went here 5 times in 1 week and ate just about everything they had) The drinks were so good, I had to buy 6 of them for the Milfs sitting at the tables around me, and they loved them too. The Palafox and Hendricks Froze are my favorite! Some great happy hour deals too! Such as the mimosas. The charcuterie board was picturesque, and it could easily feed 3 people. (I ate it by myself of course) The plethora and quality of meats, cheeses, berries, and vegetables was more than I expected, and they all tasted great!

The food and service is always excellent. One of my favorite places in Pensacola!…read more Great cocktails, too!

Boneless fried chicken - super good The insanely huge short…read morerib - was cleaned to the bone it was so good The smash burger - I was told it was fabulous The cornbread - huge portion, very good...practically a dessert so no dessert was ordered. Service was pretty good. There was some forgetfulness. Dining outside can get sketchy for multiple reasons.

I chose this place to celebrate my birthday and it ended up being such a great experience. Since my…read morefamily couldn't be with me, I was hoping the night would still feel special and it absolutely did. The atmosphere was warm, the food was incredible, and the whole experience felt memorable from start to finish. Our servers, Megan and Jessica, were fantastic and made the evening even better. They were friendly, helpful, and made sure everything was perfect. They took the time to explain the menu and made us feel very welcome. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. I'm really glad I chose this restaurant for my birthday and I'll definitely be coming back again

We drove in from New Orleans, and after checking in to the hotel and seeing Fort Pickens, we came…read moreto Bonelli's Cafe for dinner. There was a large tent set up for ourdoor seating, and the weather was mild this evening. Several servers passed by and assured us that someone will be with us. After a few short moments, someone arrived and took us and another party to the back, another series of turns, into a secluded wing near the kitchen. The waiter, Marlon P., was very nice, and explained the specials, one of which we ordered: the Muffuletta Baked Rigatoni. He said it was like a deconstructed Muffuletta sandwich (which I didn't get to try in New Orleans). I ate the angel hair with vito's il diavolo sauce with sausage. Also ordered was a lasagna and Nico's Greek salad. The meals were delicious, especially the baked Muffultta Rigatoni! I was impressed by the food, and the area we sat in was decorated nicely! Much better than sitting in a tent in the front of the restaurnt.

You know that dangerous moment when work colleagues hype a restaurant so hard that you walk in…read morealready preparing your disappointment speech? That was me heading into Angelena's Ristorante Italiano. By this point, I was fully expecting the usual "it's amazing" translation, which in restaurant terms often means nice lighting, tiny portions, and flavors that peaked at olive oil. Instead, this place did the unthinkable. It actually lived up to the hype. The menu reads like a beautiful collection of words I absolutely cannot pronounce with confidence, but luckily fluency in Italian is not required when your taste buds immediately understand the assignment. I went with the bolognese lasagna, and this thing came out like a love letter to comfort food. Rich, bold, deeply flavorful, and gloriously rustic, the kind of dish that tastes like somebody's grandmother has been perfecting it since the Roman Empire. Every bite had depth. Nothing fussy, nothing trying too hard, just serious flavor delivered with confidence. The focaccia showed up doing exactly what great bread should do: crisp in the right places, soft where it counts, and impossible to stop tearing apart even when you know your entrée is on deck. The appetizer played a completely different game, more delicate, more refined, and smart enough to leave me wanting the next course instead of filling me up before the main event. That's restraint. That's craft. That's a kitchen that knows what it's doing. And the room matches the food. Clean, classy, polished without feeling stiff. The kind of place where everything from the lighting to the plate placement quietly reminds you that yes, somebody here cares. Service was equally dialed in. Professional, on point, and smooth enough that the whole meal just flowed. No awkward gaps, no disappearing acts, no "how is everything?" drive-bys while your mouth is full. This is the rare restaurant that survives workplace hype and then casually exceeds it. Five stars. Angelena's didn't just meet expectations, it made my coworkers look smarter for recommending it.

Truly a good spot for some great drinks and desert. Pizza...was good...probably could have been…read morecrispier. Service was delayed but it was great afterwards. Definitely will try something else next time but deserts is a must. Ambiance is beautiful with great downtown vibe.

Valentines Day 2026 was another delightful meal at Agape for the Chef's Tasting Menu. This year we…read morechose the quaint inside for dinner. Our bread course started us each with either a delicious Brioche or Focaccia paired with a different compound butter. 1st Course, Each of us enjoyed the Grilled Asparagus on Sourdough, topped with fried egg, Prosciutto, micro greens and chili oil. 2nd Course, We could not believe the size of the Rootbeer Braised Venison Sheppards Pie...Wow! 3rd Course, Cynthia had the Pork Cheek with 4 Cheese Grits and Pork Gravy, I had perfect medium rare Manhattan Strip with Heirloom Carrots and carrot puree. Cynthias Dessert was a White Chocolate dome filled with Peaches and mine was a raspberry filled cookie topped with champagne pearls. My Blood Orange Margarita and Cynthias Pensacolada made for a nice start to our Valentines Day experience. Highly recommended!

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of trying this place and wow, I ate. Sat at the bar with Chris,…read morethe bartender, who was super friendly and fun to chat with. I did the cocktail sampler, standout was the Med Mule, very much a new favorite. Interior felt very cozy, I came at about an hour and 15 minutes before close so it wasn't in any way overwhelming. Chris suggested the Greek totchos, and while it sounds wild, they're delicious, perfect if you like gyros and potatoes. The real star, though, was the Chef's blind tasting: a four-course meal completely curated on the fly for $70. Servers don't know what you'll get, but dietary preferences are respected. I had lamb shoulder, duck breast, wild hen étouffée, and a chocolate delice--easily one of the top three meals of my life. Everything was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and felt personal. Big shoutout to Chef Lawrence for walking me through it. I'll definitely be back, and nine times out of ten, I'm going blind tasting again.

Easy to book a reservation online. Pleasant staff, interior is beautiful and goes with the modern…read moredriftwood ocean theme. Patio lighting is orange. Love the fish and steak options. The wait was longer for food but luckily our table was not starving. Our waiter, Elijah was kind and went above and beyond with patience for drinks and extras for things. Would come again! Would consider as a spot with friends and or dinner date - not like a family vibe with young kids.

My girlfriend and I had heard good things about drift and decided to try it the Friday after her…read morebirthday. I made a reservation on OpenTable. The Wednesday before, I called the restaurant and spoke with Louis who is the owner and chef. I explained to him that my girlfriend and I would be dining there on Friday and that I was planning on proposing to her. I asked him if he would help. He said absolutely, "just discreetly give the ring to someone and I'll take care of everything else." When we arrived at the restaurant, Louis greeted us. I had noted on the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and he said I see we're celebrating a birthday. My girlfriend said "please. I don't want any cake or anything special" and he said that it would not be a problem. We were seated at a table for two near one of the large windows overlooking the gulf. The restaurant is a beautiful space and our service was spot on. Andrea and Kaitlyn took very good care of us. We split the sea scallop appetizer which was delicious and then shared the Chilean Seabass entrée. It was cooked perfectly, came out hot and was absolutely delicious. After we had eaten, we asked for our check and shortly thereafter, Louis came out with a large plate that had a giant slice of bread pudding on it and a small ring box. He had written will you marry me on the plate in icing.... My girlfriend, now my fiancé was stunned and I think we both cried a little bit (she said yes). It was an experience neither one of us will ever forget and the most special night we have spent together. Louis and the Drift team were absolutely wonderful. Our experience was top-notch and Drift will forever be our special place!! Well, done and heartfelt thanks!

AJ was amazing ! We will be back !! Great server and super…read morefriendly ! We love pizza and it was the best !

This was my second time here. I hadn't been here since they opened. Was very dissapointed in the…read morefood the first time I was here since the food in my opinion is not authentically German. It wasn't bad, just nothing special. I had the curry wurst the first time I was here, which was nothing like the Curry Wurst in Berlin. Tasted like an American interpretation. This time I had the buffalo wings, which were decent, definitely better than the curry wurst. My mom had the Jaeger Schnitzel, which came with potatoes, she also ordered a side of red cabbage. Jaeger Schnitzel was ok, potatoes were fine. I did like the red cabbage, but it is vinegary, which is the way I prefer it. I noticed other reviewers mentioned this as well. I had the apple strudel. It looked like the ice cream was plated over a week ago, I don't know how to better explain it. The whipped cream was frozen in the center. The strudel was good, but you could tell it had been made a while ago and they had reheated it. It did not come with berries and powdered sugar like it showed on in other pictures on-line. The only staff that seemed to enjoy working there were the young new trainees, you could tell the rest of the staff didn't really want to be there. Decent ambience to get a draft German beer, but there are better places to get dinner on S. Palafox.

Cannot get over their blueberry pancakes. They are the best I've ever had. And Polonza Bistro is…read moreone of the few places in Pensacola that has them. Their teas served here are so amazing. I was really shocked at the flavor. Lattes are on point and I enjoyed my chorizo omelette although I'll probably try the veggie omelette next time. We really enjoy Polonza. Good vibe inside with exposed brick. It can get busy and a little loud but sitting on the sidewalk is pleasant too. We had excellent service recently. We're big fans and will certainly be back.

Horrible service and overpriced, poorly prepared food posing as a "bistro" that's more like the…read moreworst fast food restaurant you can imagine. I could immediately tell upon entering that this was going to be a bad experience when we were ignored and then treated very rudely by the hosts and servers. Cheap, poorly-made food that would do better in a dorm cafeteria. Save your money - support better restaurants in Pensacola.

Came here twice and it has been amazing…read more Outstanding from start to finish! We had a fantastic dinner at Pearl & Horn in Pensacola! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. We ordered the whipped feta, oysters, ceviche, scallops, bison kebab, and lobster roll -- every single dish was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. The whipped feta was creamy and addictive, the seafood was incredibly fresh, and the bison kebab and lobster roll were standout favorites. Reserving a table was super easy, and the drinks were fantastic -- creative, well-balanced, and perfectly complemented the meal. The vibe is great, and the service was excellent. If you're looking for elevated, flavorful food in Pensacola, Pearl & Horn is a must. We'll definitely be returning soon! Highly recommend.

Server was Chuck and he gave us excellent service throughout the meal…read more We enjoyed it so much in fact we are trying George's next. Although this is definitely a preferable location given its adjacency to downtown Pensacola. The drinks were outstanding. Everyone raved about the scallops. I will definitely be re-ordering the crab avocado salad. It was off the charts. The mushrooms and brussels sprouts were amazing. and the Australian ribeye was delicious. My husband felt it was the best steak he's had. I had some fatty pieces so i wasn't as enthused but the good pieces I had were absolutely delicious melt in your mouth. Obviously, we had a dessert for my birthday and that was a sweet treat! peanut butter chocolate dessert. Maybe a torte? I thoroughly enjoyed it and just overall had a great evening here. The booth was so comfortable and the restaurant is appointed to a degree you don't frequently find in this part of the country. It was very tastefully done. We'll for sure be back and look forward to trying the pearl side next time!

Delicious food! Loved sitting on the bay. Variety of food on menu. Flatbreads, burgers and fish…read moretacos were great. Can't wait to try some different entrees. Michelle did an amazing job! We will be back again!

Great service and delicious food, our server Lily was amazing! Definitely a place to go back to!read more