Wonderful server, good, and atmosphere. Grouper was terrific, crab cake memorable, gumbo spectacular, and wine just wonderful. I give this five stars and feel blessed to live in the hood. read more

stopped by after soaking up the sun and we had such a great time at the red bar. such a cozy and welcoming environment. we were seated quickly and was able to get outdoor seating. we got mozzarella sticks for appetizer and those were as good as you'd hope it to be. for mains, i got the mahi mahi grilled fish sandwich and chicken tenders and fries. the fish was simply grilled and was delicious. had the option to be blackened which i should've got but the simplicity of the grilled fish was still delicious. tenders were very crispy and juicy. overall, had a great time and this is a great spot to grab some drinks or to get a meal in after spending hours on the beach. our service was great and the staff were kind and professional. read more

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I cannot believe this is the first review I've written for The Red Bar. The Red Bar isn't just a restaurant you "try." It's a place you return to. Over and over. It's the dim lights, the walls covered in art, the music that makes you stay longer than you planned. And the food? Always worth it. Always memorable. Some places are good. Some places are trendy. The Red Bar is a tradition. If you've been, you already understand. If you haven't -- go experience it for yourself. Just don't wait as long as I did to write about it. We went last night and overall the experience was great, as usual. The Red Bar continues to be one of our go-to spots. My friend ordered the chicken dish and loved it (she's had it before and it never disappoints). I ordered the tuna dip and a salad -- both were delicious and exactly what I was hoping for. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done. I was sad to miss out on the crab cakes this time, but that just gives me a reason to come back. The only downsides: our waitress didn't mention that it would have been less expensive to pay in cash and my top-shelf margarita just wasn't great. For a place that does so many things well, that cocktail missed the mark. Overall, still a strong experience and a place we'll absolutely return. Shaving off one star for the service detail and the drink. read more

Did not diappoint! Service and food was awesome! Must do "bucket list"!!! We had so much fun on a rainy night! read more

Booked a reservation due to an announcement for a "new menu". Turns out the menu was still the same. We had the Penne Chicken, Shrimp & Crawfish, Crab Cakes, and the Blackened Grouper. Most came with a house salad and bread. Fish was cooked well and hearty portions were served. The menu isn't extensive, so be prepared to choose from the five items listed. The back room was very loud with parties seemingly yelling at each other across the table and for the whole restaurant to hear as well. We attempted to get drinks at the bar prior to sitting, impossible to get through on a Friday night, but our waitress got our orders in and served quickly once we were sitting. Note: this is very much a dive bar scene where the booths were covered with duct tape to keep together and other booths appearing to be reused airplane seats of some sort. read more

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1-1-26, not our first visit. I keep forgetting to drop a 5 review for The Red Bar, not today! Lunch with Lesley, Savannah & Cole. Enjoyed the grilled Mahi sandwich with fries and a cold Hoegaarden bottle. Our server Austin was great. Tons of knowledge and experience, really a fantastic lunch! This place is iconic, a must visit! read more

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I've been coming to the Red Bar for decades, and it's been consistently excellent. The food is always delicious, the service is good, and the atmosphere remains just as unique as ever; even with the addition of more outdoor seating. Grayton Beach has grown up around the Red Bar, and honestly, when you think of Grayton Beach, you think of the Red Bar.our server tonight was Jaquiline and she was fantastic. There's only 6 or so entrees on the menu so food comes out super fast. On this visit, we had the fresh grouper, signature crab cakes, and eggplant stuffed with shrimp and scallops. Everything was outstanding, as usual. The only thing that's really changed over the years are the prices...($48 for crab cakes now); but it's still absolutely worth it. To top it off, we shared a slice of key lime pie, and it was one of the best I've ever had! It was tart, light and topped with fresh whipped cream. Graham cracker crust was perfection. Definitely enough to share. read more

Annual trip to Seaside and of course, you have to spend a minimum of one night at the Red Bar. Wonderful as usual, started with the pizza bread and had forgotten how great it was. Two of us had the grouper and it was a huge portion with a potato cake and salad. Absolutely fantastic. One had manicotti and the other had chicken piccata, both absolutely perfect. Music was a great addition and the ambience at this place is just outstanding. Highly recommended. read more

Such a great spot and well worth the wait! It was very crowded, even late on a Wednesday night. We added our name to the wait list and waited at the bar. I tried one of their cucumber martinis and one of their fresh squeezed margs. Both were just okay. The marg in particular was poorly balanced, and I was unable to finish it. I wouldn't recommend that one. My husband got a beer, and it was served completely flat. Kind of odd. He didn't finish this either. Once seated, we had a great server! He was attentive and helpful. We got the fish dip to start. OMG this was crazy good!!! I couldn't stop repeating how great it was. Highly recommend this. It had a kick to it, which I loved and was not expecting. We then split the grouper special, which was also amazing. We loved the grit cake and spinach that was underneath it. Even the side salad was nice. We would order both dishes again. Both serving sizes were very generous. I wanted to try their key lime pie, but we were too full. The inside is very unique. It is loud and hard to hear at times, but it is a fun experience. We'd definitely go back! read more

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Food is average, drinks are good. The service was fine. The bloody mary was loaded with a celery stalk, beans, etc. It's a place to try for a beverage. The fries would be better if they were fresh cut. It's a nice little bar with ambiance. read more

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Super fun bar/resturant! Great vibes and good foods. I think it's a rotating menu but had a variety of options read more

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I have been to Red Bar before, but I think this was my first time sitting in the main dining room for dinner. There were five of us squished in a small booth and it was very busy, of course because it is such a good restaurant in a popular location. We really enjoyed the food, but our service was kind of slow at times. We got our food before we ever got our drinks. In addition, our servers pen exploded on him which also happened to get on my friend, of course it was all an accident, but just very unfortunate. It was very busy, but the staff definitely tried to get us seated as soon as possible. Since it was summer, there were definitely a lot of bachelorette parties and things like that. Overall, we had a fairly good experience, it just is a little more hectic on a Saturday night. I ordered the panne chicken and I really liked it, the chicken was nice and tender and cooked through with great flavor! read more

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We were staying in one of the apartments above the Zoo Gallery and the gallery owner recommended The Red Bar and we are so glad we listened. Just walking by we could feel the fun, welcoming energy. The eclectic decor, cozy lighting and upbeat atmosphere drew us in right away. We went in on a Monday around 5 and despite it being pretty packed we were seated right away. The vibe inside is quirky, clean and inviting. Definitely a place with personality. Our server was awesome and it was fun seeing them bring a huge poster sized menu to the table. The menu is small, but everyone in our party found something they were looking forward to trying. My husband and I started with margaritas. They were freshly squeezed and super refreshing. For dinner, I had the Grouper Special: blackened grouper served over a bacon cheddar grit cake with a side salad. It was phenomenal! I would come back to Grayton Beach for that dish alone. Our daughter had the Shrimp and Crayfish. She couldn't stop raving about it. My husband had the Mahi with citrus beurre blanc. It was flaky, flavorful and cooked to perfection. This place has it all. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. I would definitely recommend making a stop at The Red Bar when you are in Grayton Beach. We are already looking forward to next time. read more

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Yesterday we couldn't find a spot to park but the Chiringon had a spot so we had lunch there BUT we had to come back and try again the Red Bar and omg no regrets this place has it all Ordered the Poboy and I am no kidding there is enough food for two finicky eaters or one hungry dude My only complaint is that the chlorine that they serve has some water in it but it is not their fault but the City of Grayton proper, horrible water but ended up ordering beers for both Service was excellent, not very many people at 1:30 so it worked out very well. The place has a laid back beach vibe that we truly enjoyed and will come back in a week or so read more

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My wife and I stopped by red bar for lunch last Friday. Bob was our server he's top notch! The service was excellent, the food was tasty, and the atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for! I highly recommend this place ask for Bob you won't regret it! read more

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Best food in town! Worth the wait! We come to this area once each month and we are always sure to stop here at least once for dinner! We particularly love the grouper on a grit cake. The stuffed eggplant is super amazing too! read more

Experience just getting there! Was told ahead of time to take the "tram" as there is no parking at the restaurant. Arrived by 4pm, promptly greeted by friendly staff & seated on a patio outside as requested (party of 6 adults + 2 kids). As we walked thru the restaurant, very collective vibe, candles on the tables, loud, happening place, band was setting up to play. Plenty of beautiful outdoor waiting seating area & gift shop. Happy to be seated on the patio in the open air, only a drink menu with a few appetizers given. That's strange! No true food menu? Then waitress brings a chalkboard with the menu of 4-5 options... that's it! Thank goodness there were kid options available, that she verbally told us. Orders given. We wait. And wait. And wait. Shouldn't be hard... there's only like 5 various & variations of those meals (fried/blackened/grilled) being served from the menu, most of the apps aren't made in house, come frozen. Yet, we wait. Still waiting with 2 toddlers. Finally the apps come, wait even longer for meal... Adult meals were "good" or "ok", pasta was just blah, nothing special, seafood was the WINNER! We had to actually ask for our check, toddlers are absolutely melting, adults are starting to throw tantrums after being seated for nearly 2 hours... I'd love to rate this higher, head such awesome things... but with the food being average, kitchen being slow & waitress being even slower... read more

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Went to The Red Bar last night for a bachelorette dinner and it did not disappoint. They didn't take reservations but we only waited around 30 minutes for a group of 12. They sat us outside all together. Inside they had live music and a super fun environment. Our waiter even let us take pictures on the beach after we sat down, which is walking distance from the restaurant. Our crew also takes food super seriously and The Red Bar really came through. The blackened grouper is probably my new death row meal. Next time your in 30A make sure to stop by :)) read more

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Food was delicious! Service was spot on! We will definitely be back. We tried the manicotti dish and the chicken breast. They were both absolutely delicious. read more

The red bar was such a vibe! Yes, the live music is loud BUT we enjoyed ourselves. Our server was so kind and helped our navigate the menu as first timers. The portions were huge and everything was delicious...even the kids meals! So full of flavor. We enjoyed the pizza bread, jalapeno poppers, cheese sticks and panne chicken! read more

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What a wonderful meal! We arrived just as seating started. The vibe is fun, cluttered and colorful. Trevor, our server was A+!! He helped us with our decisions as this was our first visit. The menu is small... well, the literal menu is LARGE, a chalk board that each server carries to their table, but the selection is limited, which was fine by us! My husband had the Mahi Mahi and I had shrimp and crawfish pasta! Both were great. Trevor offered us additional sauce if desired and I took him up on it. For dessert, we split the bread pudding which was amazing. One thing to be aware of, there is no real parking in the immediate area. They have a trolly, but I'm not sure where the designated spot is if there is one. We drove around a while and lucked out finding a spot on a side street but they are few and far between. Maybe figure that out ahead of time if you haven't been before, but don't let it keep you away- it's well worth the effort. read more

Fun bar! Really great service and hospitality. We came with a group of 15 for drinks and fun and had a good time on the back patio!

For 30 years, I have had many fish sandwiches here and they are always great. They are awesome and have added on several pounds to this 6'5" body. The fries are just as addicting! Almost as good as the double fried Dutch fries that people line up for hours to consume! Nothing on the chalk board is not excellent and service is always five star. What I cannot understand is why the 1.5 hour break between lunch menu and dinner. Ollie is the best business man on 30A but I just cannot understand why they cannot solve that long break between services. I think the fish sandwiches should be served from morning till closing. Come on Ollie, figure out a way to serve fish sandwiches even if from the bar. read more

As always, great food! Recommend the eggplant and chicken. If you get there at opening, service is quick, but is always good no matter. Can't beat the ambience! read more

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Red Bar has a loud eclectic vibe. We were there on a very busy evening. Our service was slow but two of our three meals were great! The Grouper special and the stuffed eggplant were outstanding. read more

Ok, I love this place because of the cool vibe and food. I have been coming here over 20 years or more, even when the clear shower curtain was on the Lady's Bathroom door! If you decide to come here they do not take reservations. But they now take Credit Cards! Ok, this is hard for me to say. This is first time that I was not impressed with something here... I had 2 different types of Margaritas and both were terrible, they looked good but they were very bad tasting. Louis, you need to invest in new bar tenders or train them more. On to the food! Glad they still use the chalkboard! I started off with a cup of Gumbo, great Cajun Flavor, maybe the best in the area!!! For an Entree I got the Shrimp and Crawfish pasta, amazing!!!! As we ate we listened to a guy play his guitar and sing, he was actually on the Voice! He was great! I hope when I come back they have better drinks, it is the Red Bar! For now they are a 4 Star. Sorry Louis... I want you to be the best! read more

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We have been going to Red Bar since the mid nineties but it's been 9 years since we've eaten there so we were excited to see if it was as good as we remembered - and it was. Got there on a Friday afternoon when they opened so no wait. Started off with the tuna dip and it was fabulous. 3 of us had the crab cakes which were as good as we remembered. It seems like they are smaller than they were years ago but it was more than enough food. My son had the blackened grouper which he and I shared (along with my crab cakes) and it was outstanding - probably one of the best grouper I've had. We were stuffed when we left and most certainly will be back. Love this place. read more

Can I say this is this is the best crab cake I've had in my life?! I was loving my crab cakes, and then I tried a bite of my husband's blacked grouper in a grit cake. just wow. This cool and quirky spot is a must visit. read more

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Sat at the bar and caught up with the locals. Great service, friendly staff and very eclectic atmosphere. Drink prices were good. Did not eat there but enjoyed the ambience. read more

I had a delightful dinner recently at Red Door Cafe. Parked at the shuttle parking area down the street and enjoyed the ride in on the shuttle bus. The drinks were well made and refreshing. For dinner I had the baked eggplant stuffed with shrimp and scallops it was incredibly delicious. The staff couldn't have been nicer, super attentive without hovering. Total gem- can't wait to go back. Note: the place gets very crowded, parking can be difficult if you try to park around the building, go to the off sight parking down the street. The drinks, food and vibe are worth a visit. read more

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My group of 7 old university friends had a great time and wonderful food from bowls of gumbo to shrimp and grits. My shrimp plate was very, very good and a huge serving. Two friends couldn't finish theirs but I didn't have that problem. Our waitress handled our large table with a smile. My only complaint is that the amount of bric-a-brac pasted on the walls is over the top. read more

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Omg I dearly LOVE this place!!! A fan for almost 3 decades - fun vibes, live music and Great Food!! Not a big menu but sooo well done - I go everytime I can, cuz it's worth the drive and just off the beach. Also Love the outdoor seating they added, for while I wait! No reservations, but great!! read more

This place has such a cool vibe! Super eclectic interior and they had killer live jazz music. I had the grouper and it's literally the best fish I've ever had. Honestly, it might be the best meal I've ever had. Absolutely phenomenal. The service was fantastic as well. Highly recommend! read more

The grouper was amazing! Capped off with delectable key lime pie and a birthday candle! Our waiter was outstanding and very attentive. The restaurant vibe is a unique experience. read more

Another fan favorite in Grayton beach. Red bar at night is a completely different experience than in the daytime. Went for a quick lunch one day and had the fish and chips. Perfect amount of crisp and the tater sauce was great. For dinner, I recommend starting off with an espresso martini to energize yourself. Live music, beach crowd and fantastic decor. I had the blackened grouper which came on top of a grit cake seasoned perfectly and some sautéed spinach. Their house salad was fresh with a home made tomato basil dressing. Other fan favorites were the crab cakes and penne chicken. Service was fast given they had 5 menu items to serve. Awesome experience! read more

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Food is fantastic and so is service- music and people are great! Make sure and order the crab cakes!

Had a fantastic meal here after a long day, it's very kitschy and friendly here. We came in around 9pm on a Tuesday and the tables were pretty packed, we put our names down and waited, got a drink at the bar, and then were seated after around 20min. There were few food items available on a handwritten menu, the menu is a little bit limited but each thing we got was delicious and was a huge portion. We got the gumbo to share as an appetizer (small size was perfect), my friend got the manicotti with shrimp and i got the shrimp and crawfish pasta. We finished with a slice of key lime pie (do not pass this up - this was honestly one of my favorite slices of pie ever). Highly recommend stopping by, it was such a great, lowkey vibe here!! read more

Many many trips, you can't go wrong. Walk in sit in bar, patio or dining room. You will come back! read more

Love this place for so many reasons. Came here for many years before the OG burned downed. They did a great job making the new look old. I usually order the fish sandwich but wanted the gumbo instead. The roux was made to perfection. The shrimp and andouille were lacking. My wife had the grouper "fish and chips". Nice large pieces. Not to fried but just right. Love this place forever but have to be realistic on food. I'll keep coming here read more

The atmosphere is way too touristy and the menu is bland and uninspiring. The appetizers are really good, but they're priced like main courses and not worth the price, despite the great taste. Their seafood doesn't taste very fresh. read more