Gulf Breeze Restaurants

This is THE premiere eatery on Santa Rosa island. If you desire great food, impeccable service, wonderful views, this is it! It always starts at the front. The hostess was casual and friendly. As this was a first time, and off season traffic was light, she let us tour the venue and choose our own table. How nice. The west side , the upscale side, had the shades down and couldn’t see out as much, so we chose the east side- an open, lofty area around what in the summer would be an outside patio. But they had clear shades down to limit the wind, and views were great. Many fly bys occurred by the squadron of pelicans that seemed to smoke at us! The waiter was on us like ducks on a pond, giving us the full understanding of the daily changing menu. My wife chose the one thing always on the menu, the grouper piccata, which was excellent, on top of satisfying whipped potatoes and steamed spinach. If you come to the gulf and don’t experience the best gulf shrimp in the world- shame on you! They were plated with crispy fries and perfect coleslaw, with tartar AND cocktail sauce. Drinks fantastic, both of local varieties. But the piesta la resistance was the dessert! Unbelievable warm, crusty chocolate circle of brownie cake piled high with vanilla ice cream, topped with caramel and nuts, dressed with blues and blackberries! Really wonderful- enough for four!

Server was very accommodating and courteous! Shrimp Scampi was delicious! Yummy slice of NY Cheesecake.

Outstanding service, excellent food, and a view that can't be beat! Definitely recommend going for the sunset!

Food was delicious! I was craving that Arroz a la Marinera" and ut did not disappoint! Flavors actually surpassed my expectations. The goat cheese cake was superb, 5 stars! Service was also excellent and the Te Time cocktail from the bar was a very nice surprise! Will go back for a special occasion- prices only allow for special celebration.

we had a fun time dancing and singing and food was great!