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Emeril's Coastal, Miramar Beach, FL

Emeril's Coastal

4.4 (2599)
$30 and under
Seafood
435 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, Emeril's Coastal is the first of Emeril’s Restaurants in Northwest Florida. The cuisine of Emeril's Coastal is symbolic of Emeril’s deep appreciation and connection to the water. Combined with the bountiful variety of nearby fresh Gulf seafood and the freshest local ingredients available, Emeril’s Coastal strives to embark you on a seafood experience like no other. The menu features specialties like Gulf Shrimp Cocktail, Florida Rock Shrimp Rolls, and Oyster Spaghetti. The design of the restaurant compliments the menu using an earthy mix of textures to create a casual, coastal feeling that is complete with elegant and sophisticated touches.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (850) 608-7040
  • Website
    https://emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-coastal/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Vernell Powe
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Location
    435 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa Beach
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful and convenient and includes store-front parking on Grand Boulevard.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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What 2,599 people are saying

Emeril's Coastal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Seafood

  • Destin

    Innovative

  • Destin

    Hot spot

  • Destin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Destin

    Lively

  • Destin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Emeril's Coastal offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "pineapple upside down cornbread" and "perfectly cooked redfish." While some mention occasional service delays, many highlight the "wonderful dining experience" and plan to return. The ambiance and seafood quality remain consistent favorites.
2,599 Reviews

  1. Summer

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sitting in front of the kitchen was a gift and a curse.

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  2. Kathleen

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    At least 5 open tables but had to wait to be seated with a reservation. 3 hostesses standing around with several dirty tables-they just seemed to have no sense of urgency or customer service. Food was good but small portions for the price. $24 redfish which was good but small and no sides included. We paid for an $8 non-alcoholic drink and also had an additional $8 bar charge and $7.24 non-cash service charge already on our bill before they knew if we were paying by cash or card. A server delivered our food and never said a word to us, just dropped off and walked away. The first time we came we had a wonderful experience and chose that as our dinner for our last night in town but paid almost $300 for 4 and were disappointed.

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  3. Roger

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Emeril’s and all we can say is Wow! Excellent food and very attentive service. We will definitely return our next visit to Sandestin!

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  4. Barry VIP

    Nebraska8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing special. Food only fair The boys n on the burger was dry and plain. The ahi tuna was a small portion in comparison to other restaurants

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  5. Juan

    Northwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I am local and we visit often. I took two first time people to Emeril’s and the food was excellent. My only issues were that it was incredibly loud!!! My elderly mother in law found it too noisy and it was loud for even myself. Also, my husband went to the restaurant at the end. It was close to closing and the cooks and waiters had barricaded the door and said out of service at first . They were smoking something in the men’s restroom. They finally opened the door and said sorry. My husband was shocked. He said the were up against the door the door so he couldn’t walk in. It was close to closing time. Overall, no complaints with our food and server!!! It was just the end…which didn’t affect our experience. Just a note

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  6. Matt VIP

    Atlanta14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not the same Emeril's experience we've had in the past. Granted it was a Sunday @ 6p, but seems that they've let their guest standards slip, almost felt like we were sitting at beachside bar vs the traditional establishment of fine dining in the past. Separately we ordered raw oysters and they were without oyster forks and spoons which seems odd given the season. Generally speaking the quality of the food was just OK, the service was as expected but nothing exemplary and the QRP wouldn't be very notable.

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  7. Jerry VIP

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emeril’s is always an outstanding experience! The food the service and the ambiance is first class!!!

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  8. Jason VIP

    Wisconsin23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I enjoy dining solo and do so often—it’s something I look forward to, especially while traveling. Unfortunately, this experience didn’t quite live up to expectations. I booked a reservation weeks in advance, but the system only allowed me to reserve a counter seat for a party of one. I left a note kindly requesting a table in the dining room, but that was not accommodated—even though several tables remained empty throughout the night. The counter itself felt a bit isolating, and the wooden stools lacked the comfort of the rest of the space. Service started off slowly—it took 17 minutes before a server approached me, long after guests around me had already been helped. When my server did arrive, she seemed surprised that I was dining alone, which set an awkward tone. I asked about bourbon options for a cocktail, and instead of guidance or a menu, she searched her apron and walked away without answering. I didn’t expect a full rundown, but a little direction would’ve helped. The food itself was solid. My entrée was flavorful and well-prepared, and the Caesar salad was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. That said, the pacing was off—my drink didn’t arrive until after my first course, and each subsequent drink followed the same delayed pattern. At one point, my plate was cleared before I was finished, and when dessert came, I had no silverware left and had to flag someone down again. While I was halfway through dessert, the server stopped by and asked if I needed anything else. I said no, and without hesitation, she handed me the check. It felt like a clear signal that my time was up—even though I was still enjoying my meal. The evening ended with a sense of being rushed and quietly pushed out the door. There’s talent in the kitchen, and the food shows it. But the service and overall guest experience, especially for solo diners, left a lot to be desired. I wouldn’t discourage others from going, but I won’t be rushing back.

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  9. Deborah

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First of all, this place is trendy looking but not trying. We wanted to eat at the bar as usual (it was very comfortable and we had great service there.) We started with drinks, perfect espresso martini followed by pineapple upside down cornbread-I will order again and again!! I wanted lighter fair and ordered the shrimp cocktail (perfect) and the mixed greens salad (this salad was good, but it had, for my taste, too many sun dried tomatoes). My hubby had the barbecued shrimp which he said were delicious. He had the burger for his main, cooked medium as ordered. For dessert, the key lime pie was too good! When back in Sandestin, we will go back to Emeril’s Coastal!

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  10. Elizabeth

    Northwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will visit this restaurant again. A fantastic experience from the ease of booking the reservation to the front door hostess, to the server to the meal... excellent. I ordered the fillet mignon special. It was the largest fillet I have ever had at a restaurant. It was cooked to order and was perfect. It beef cut like warm butter. The flavor was amazing. The server was attentive and professional. The restaurant was clean and the lighting was warm and comfortable. It was a great dining experience.

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Emeril's Coastal is rated 4.4 stars by 2599 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Northwest Florida
  4. Destin
  5. Santa Rosa Beach

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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435 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is plentiful and convenient and includes store-front parking on Grand Boulevard.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vernell Powe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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