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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bbq bacon burger
    Trae G.

    I wish establishments would focus on food other than politics. This does not affect the review at all. But I'm tired of all the we support this and that, how about make good food and take care of customers. Now the real reason for the visit. I wanted a good hamburger and some fries from a local place since I'm from out of town. This place has great reviews so here we go. Paper menus on the order counter, lots of combos they offer they take your order and of course want a tip for taking your order dumb. I got the bbq bacon burger no cheese just a personal reason. With onion rings that they make fresh. Hamburger cooked good and the onion rings were really good even though a little greasy. Nothing special about the beef and I got basically 1 strip of bacon. Definitely a 3 star as I'm not going out of my way to go here or recommend but if asked to go I would and try something different

    Lisa J.

    The burgers and fries were freshly cooked and decent. We had to wait a bit because of this.

    Philly Chick Sandwich and Onion Rings
    Jordon B.

    After settling in at the hotel my family and I were looking for something to eat. We saw that CowHead was about a few minutes from the hotel, so we went there. Once we arrived at the restaurant it was a little busy. Once we were ready to order the staff that was helping us was very patient with everyone. I decided to order the Philly Chick Sandwich and Onion Rings. I love the onion rings they were flavorful and the batter they used for them was excellent. The Philly Chick Sandwich was just ok. It wasn't anything special. I think the chicken needed more seasoning.

    Mitchell L.

    Small place, very simple decor. Menu is small and straightforward. They have a decent selection of beer too. I ordered the prime rib burger and fries combo. This burger was smaller than expected, but what it lacks in size was made up in flavor. One of the best burgers I've had in a while. Wish I could get something like this close to me. The fries were your typical burger joint fries, nothing special. Our server was friendly and efficient too. Cowhead lives up to its name!

    Santa Fe Burger with a beef patty & fries
    Courtney P.

    I've learned this area is not a foodie destination at all, but this is one of the only meals where the food was genuinely very good! The flavor was great, they gave a lot of good options from their specialties to building your own burger, and the food gets made and brought out quickly. The lady working the counter was so friendly and nice to talk with! This was a great chill spot to have dinner or lunch, it's convenient and cute but not over the top. One of few places in the Fort Walton Beach area that I'd actually want to revisit.

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    Gabe S.

    Hot, fresh & delicious burger. The sweet potato fries are to die for. Plenty of parking in the lot or street parking! 10/10

    Open kitchen concept is cool and it fun to see the kitchen in action!
    Andy H.

    It's a tad off the beaten path and can be a little hard to find parking -- but it's worth it! Located in a very charming and historic area - this burger joint didn't disappoint! The atmosphere is fun and eclectic with and open kitchen concept. It's fun to see the kitchen in action! The tables were clean and overall has a fun vibe to it. Service was friendly, accommodating to special requests, and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was fantastic. Hands down one of the best burgers I've eaten on the emerald coast! The tots were equally amazing and perfectly cooked with a crunch outside and creamy inside texture. And you can't go wrong with one of their shakes - it was tasty as well! So if you're in the area and want to know where the best burger is located - it's here - at Cowhead!

    Bison burger, fries

    My boyfriend and i came to try Cowhead because we are burger fanatics. To say these burgers were fantastic is an understatement, hence why the plates are empty in my photo. They were cooked perfectly and the condiments and toppings were so fresh, the side of fries was a huge portion. Miss Joanne took our order, let us try their signature sauce before deciding if we wanted it as well as sampling the beer cheese. My boyfriend changed his drink and order last minute at no extra charge! Miss joanne took care of us, cooked our food, then cleaned up after everyone as well. Definitely a MUST TRY!

    Bles D.

    This was closest to our hotel so that was nice. I'm not sure what to think but I also didn't experience it first hand. My coworker had asked if they gave military discount (because we weren't in uniform) and the employee said only on Mondays but also made a comment after like not like you need it anyways and there were two uniformed service members nearby. Not sure what he meant by that. Also, I wanted to order a small portion and I totally get it, the words under the menu did say Kids 12 and under, but it didn't make sense that my coworker was able to order from the kids menu and I couldn't. I'm not one to waste food but anyhow, I wasn't going to fight it and ended up getting the American classic combo burger with tater tots. I had to eat around my burger as certain parts were slightly pink although I know it's ok to be eating it. Overall, the food was good, portions are plenty, service was lacking but I'm going to give the employee some grace as I don't know what he is going through at that particular moment.

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    Benita C.

    We were greeted as soon as we walked in the front door. We ordered at the counter and sat down in a booth. I'm gonna give 5 stars on the shake alone! My Hubbs ordered a strawberry shake with his dinner and it is so good! Remember the scene in Pulp Fiction when Vincent asks Mia about the $5 shake...well this one is that good! Now that that's out of the way I'll tell ya about the food. We ordered bacon cheeseburger egg rolls to share and the are so good! I had the Cali with grilled chicken instead of a burger and the avocado spread was plentiful, most places they use it sparingly. And the fries were tasty and well seasoned. My Hubbs had a Florida Hot chicken sandwich with tots and he was super happy with it. My only complaint is that it's a Little cold in here, but in the summer heat and humidity I'm sure it's a welcome bonus! The gender neutral bathroom was clean. The whole restaurant is clean. I love the welcoming sign out front. I'd definitely come back here again!

    Florida Hot Fries & Cowhead burger minus bacon

    Food was fantastic. Great burgers & fries. Definitely get the fried pimento cheese! They are so worth it!

    Chocolate and strawberry Milkshake with whipped cream.
    Madison I.

    Walked in for a quick milkshake while walking on the strip, and it was delicious. I asked if the strawberry ice cream was fresh (as in at minimum having real strawberries) and he said yes! He did say that they don't typically mix flavors, but he would for me. It was such a good milkshake and I could tell it wasn't coming out of the machine. We did have to wait, but it's worth it when the milkshake tastes like something your mom made! Can't wait to come back!

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    Great burgers... Wasn't sure about this place from outside, but the food was great. Order at the counter and it came out fast.

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    Full disclosure- weTried only vanilla milkshakes and they were good but not great. Would try to return.

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    Yummy burgers! Quaint little dinner. Give them a try! I want to come back and try their breakfast.

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    The Cowhead - burgers - Updated September 2026

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