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Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Northwest Florida

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Northwest Florida? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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5.0

5 (1929)

$31 to $50

American

Tallahassee

About the restaurant

Drew McLeod's restaurant, Savour, is a hub of hospitality; a chic and eclectic dining experience in downtown Tallahassee, where we invite you to pull up a chair and linger over great conversation. Named Open Table's #1 Dining Destination in NW Florida and TOP 100 in the United States. With a vision for seasonally inspired, regionally sourced and creatively prepared cuisine, Chef Ashley Mayo brings more to the table... even for the most discriminating gastronomes. Our elegant bar area is a must-stop for movers, shakers and cocktail connoisseurs. Our "bartenders" are always in high spirits and proudly offer a thoroughly curated wine list. Life is short: Savour it!

Top review

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GloriaR

Dined 7 days ago

Savour was the perfect place for a birthday celebration. There were 4 of us. Each of our dinners was delicious, and our server, Imari, was exceptional and so kind. My New Orleans style barbeque shrimp dish was superb! We were able to relax and visit in the beautiful atmosphere. The owners made us feel so warm and welcome!

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Sticky Orange Beef Tips

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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ganache Pie

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4.9

4.9 (3339)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Destin

About the restaurant

Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits is an upscale fine dining destination located in The Market Shops, just outside the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Open nightly for dinner, Bijoux specializes in fresh Gulf seafood, prime steaks, and an extensive, award-winning wine list. The elegant yet inviting ambiance is complemented by exceptional service and a thoughtfully curated menu. Guests can also unwind in the intimate Bijoux lounge, which offers a full bar and an impressive selection of specialty martinis and craft cocktails. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or looking for a great meal in a relaxed, refined setting, Bijoux is the perfect place to dine.

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Marianne

Dined 3 days ago

Bijoux never disappoints. We bring a group of 10 or so each year and the food is always amazing. Olga was our server and she did an excellent job. The menu is French inspired with a New Orleans twist.

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Grouper Almandine

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"Black Skillet" Filet Mignon

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Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.8

4.8 (305)

$30 and under

American

Destin

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated in the heart of Niceville, Basil & Baxter’s offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with a chef-driven menu. Led by Chef Amber, we feature fresh Gulf seafood, hand-cut steaks, and creative American cuisine with a Southern twist. Our chalkboard specials highlight seasonal ingredients and local catches like grouper and shrimp. Open Monday through Saturday from 4 to 9 PM, we also offer a full bar and curated wine list—perfect for a relaxed dinner or special night out.

Top review

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Debbie

Dined 2 days ago

What a gem of a find in Niceville! Basil & Baxter’s menu is diverse enough to please any palate; fish, steak, pasta and chicken dishes for dinner. Plus salads and much more. Loved the Shrimp & Grits. The staff were bustling, working hard as a great team. Everyone is welcoming, pleasant and friendly. We will be back!

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4.9

4.9 (204)

$31 to $50

Traditional French

Santa Rosa Beach

About the restaurant

Pure white Haussmannian wall panel moldings, gold mirrors, marble bistro tables, herringbone floors, green velvet booths…

…The sweet perfume of Rosemary, Thyme, Toasted Baguette, Truffles, Boeuf Bourguignon served by an elegant waiter…

…Melodies from Serge Gainsbourg and Edith Piaf are playing in the back, you love these songs, you try to guess the words…

…A Champagne bottle suddenly pops. You hear that very typical sound of 1500 years of French history in a bottle.

You have landed in Paris.

But are there palm trees in Paris?

Is it the Seine River? Why do you see a white sandy beach on the horizon? Are we in Paris? Or are we in “Floride”?

Come and see for yourself.

You are eating at Renaissance tonight!

Miam! Bon Appétit.

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JordanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience. My wife and I enjoyed the cheese fromage appetizer, the scallops, the steak, and the panna cotta. The service and atmosphere were outstanding. The gluten free options were limited but very satisfying. We look forward to another opportunity to return.

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Restaurant IRON

4.8

4.8 (2923)

$31 to $50

Southern

Pensacola

About the restaurant

Executive Chef, Alex McPhail has returned to his hometown after 6 years studying under some of the finest chefs in the industry in New Orleans. Taking culinary tips he picked up at Commander’s Palace, Restaurant August & the Roosevelt Hotel, Alex has created a dining environment unlike any other nearby.
Restaurant IRON serves Southern contemporary cuisine fueled by local vegetables and herbs from the creative minds of true Southerners. We aim to bring together fresh local and regional specialties with the finest flavors and ingredients to deliver a dining experience you won't soon forget.

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VinceVIP

Dined 4 days ago

My wife and I were blown away with this place. The shrimp and grits were the best my wife had ever had. I had the fillet which was to die for service and price were amazing.

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"Chicken & Dumplings"

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Anise Spiced Duck Breast

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White Truffle Fries

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Restaurant Paradis

4.9

4.9 (535)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

OpenTable offers limited booking. If you do not see a time you are interested in or have a party of 5 or more guests, please give us a call at (850) 534-0400.

Restaurant Paradis is a small fine dining restaurant, with an inviting full service lounge. We are committed to serving fresh seasonal ingredients, celebrating our local produce and an abundance of fresh Gulf seafood, along with prime steaks and fine wines.

As a favorite destination for locals and visitors since 2009, advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for holidays and the summer months. Walk-ins are occasionally accepted when space is available.

You are welcome to bring your own highchair or booster seat if you are dining with a child. The restaurant does not provide them.

Top review

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Carter

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service was phenomenal. I’ll definitely will be coming back.

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Jackson's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (3760)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Pensacola

About the restaurant

Jackson’s Steakhouse procures only Midwestern grain-fed beef from the heartland of America. The Proprietor’s Cut and fresh, local seafood are hand-selected and artistically prepared to perfection. Jackson’s great steak cuts stand tall with the superb flavor of wet-aged beef that is like no other thanks to the culinary creations of Executive Chef Irv Miller.

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Katelyn

Dined 6 days ago

Server was very attentive and cocktails were delicious!

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4.9

4.9 (2172)

$30 and under

Italian

Pensacola

About the restaurant

Angelena's is an Italian concept in Pensacola, Florida.

Chef Gillette’s menu brings creative, Southern touches to classic Italian cuisine. Handmade pastas, thoughtfully prepared vegetable dishes are served alongside an abundance of Gulf seafood. The dining room’s wood-fired oven lends flavor to everything from Neapolitan-style pizzas to meatballs and desserts. Our wine list curates the extensive Italian wine list, highlighting wines from thirteen different Italian wine-growing regions.

Promotions:
APERITIVO HOUR: Monday through Saturday
Enjoy Aperitivo Hour from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. with half price drinks, excluding bottles of wine. At the bar only.

SUPER TUSCAN TUESDAY: Join us each and every Tuesday night for Super Tuscan Tuesday.
Starting at 4:00 P.M., for dine-in only, enjoy any pizza with a select bottle of Tuscan wine for $25

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RachaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Angelenas food is of a consistently high standard with regular menu items each season as well as a changing pasta tasting menu. All of the dishes on the tasting menu were you exceptional. I love the pizzas and the “special” ones s often one that I will choose. It’s hard to save room for dessert so sometimes I’ll do apps and desert so I get to taste those. The restaurant is popular so make a reservation.

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RIGATONI AND MEATBALLS ALLA VODKA

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin

4.8

4.8 (1778)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Destin

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in Destin, FL!

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KimberlieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Good and service was excellent. Amber is a great server. Very attentive. Highly recommend.

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4.8

4.8 (256)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

Ambrosia is 30A’s iconic location for the freshest Gulf-to-table seafood and the most luxurious prime and wagyu steaks. At Ambrosia you will find authentic hospitality combined with a rich celebration of local flavors in a sophisticated upscale dining room, patio, and separate bar room. When coming to 30A, it doesn’t get any better than Ambrosia.

Top review

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Brad

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and all the staff was relatively young and very friendly and accommodating!

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