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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Northwest Florida

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!


A photo of Savour restaurant
5.0
5 (1744)
$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. With a vision for seasonally inspired, regionally sourced and creatively prepared cuisine, Chef Brian Knepper 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
Shelley
Dined 4 days ago
We had another amazing meal at Savour. I love how they switch up the menu for the seasons!
A photo of Bijoux restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3158)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Destin
About the restaurant
Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits is a full-service fine dining restaurant located in The Market Shops outside the front entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Open for dinner seven nights a week, we feature the freshest Gulf seafood, prime steaks and an extensive award-winning wine list. Our intimate Bijoux lounge features a full bar complete with a large selection of specialty martinis.


Top review
Marilynvip
Dined on Oct 28, 2024
What a gem. I had the grouper almondine and the chef modified my dish to accommodate my dairy allergy. And also sent an olive oil and basalmic replacement for the butter with the fresh bread. It was so delicious.
A photo of Angelena's restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1999)
$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

Top review
Susan
Dined 6 days ago
Always one of my favorite restaurants for a night out. It has been a while since we’ve dined at Angelena’s mainly because it’s sometimes hars to get a reservation. But it was a pleasure to be back and was as good as always! Lovely evening. Service is always top notch!
A photo of Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach restaurant
4.8
4.8 (944)
$30 and under
Italian
Santa Rosa Beach
About the restaurant
Pazzo Italiano SRB is the 2nd location of the highly rated and locals favorite Destin location, featuring award winning Italian dishes and wood fired Neapolitan pizza, full bar and two private rooms in a cosmopolitan Family friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Top review
Curt
Dined on Oct 19, 2024
Great service and amazing food! Would dine again!
A photo of Ambrosia 30A restaurant
4.8
4.8 (164)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Rosemary Beach
About the restaurant
Conveniently located near 30A, Ambrosia is your destination for the freshest seafood, the best cut of steaks, and unmatched hospitality.


Combining the freshest Gulf seafood and the best cuts of Midwest beef, our kitchen focuses on perfecting traditional dishes and crafting chef-inspired features. Beyond the kitchen, every moment of your time at Ambrosia will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism as each member of the staff is eager to create the perfect dining experience for you and your guests.


Our coastal and warm dining room with comfortable and elegant booths is the perfect place for a special event or a relaxed date night. The warm and inviting bar, designed to match the feel of big city bars, will be your new late-night spot or the picture-perfect location for your girls or guys night out.

Top review
Michaelvip
Dined 1 day ago
Very enjoyable experience, great service and food.
A photo of The Blu Halo restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1213)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Tallahassee
About the restaurant
THE BLU HALO in Tallahassee, Florida is much more than just a restaurant. With our wine and martini bar, as well as steaks and seafood, we offer a high-end dining experience that everyone in Tallahassee can enjoy.
Top review
Diannevip
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful evening, had an early reservation prior to a football game. The restaurant was quiet, excellent service and the food, wine and drinks were delicious! Excellent experience!
A photo of Wild Olives Market & Cafe restaurant
4.7
4.7 (104)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Seagrove Beach
About the restaurant
WILD OLIVES

Wild Olives in SeaGrove, Florida features gourmet cheeses and fine wines along with a bistro menu. The menu is well thought out, with salads, platters, small plate offerings and entrées. Chris' burger is the burger you won't forget. Small plates at Wild Olives are made for sharing, and, if you choose several, you can create a meal for your entire party. Salads are served with bread, so they can be almost a meal in and of themselves. You have to try the Crispy Tuna Poke, Fried Goat Cheese and Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Aioli. Popular main entrees include the Chef's Cut, Greek Catch and Paprika Chicken with Pancetta, don't forget about Chris' Famous Reuben "Dagwood".

Chef Chris Trovas prepares Chef's Specials weekly with fresh local seafood.

Wild Olives is known for Friday Night Wine Tastings, they take place every Friday from 4pm-7pm.

Wild Olives is a Family-Friendly Restaurant!

Join our VIP Email List by visiting www.wildolives30a.com

STAY WILD

Top review
Patti
Dined 5 days ago
Always our favorite!!! We bring out of town guests here for a good impression!
A photo of Little Paris restaurant
4.7
4.7 (335)
$30 and under
French
Tallahassee
About the restaurant
Little Paris is just what the name suggests, it's a little piece of Paris right here in our lovely hometown, Tallahassee! The owner and chef are from the north of France and stay true to their roots with their French cuisine they have been perfecting for over 20 years and over 40 years of experience between the two brothers. You will be greeted with an amuse-bouche and then proceed to choose from our fine selection of French wines or tell us your favorite cocktail. All of our waitresses are experienced bartenders as well as some of the best waitstaff Tallahassee has to offer. Dining at Little Paris with dishes such as Foie Gras, Escargot, and Beef Burgundy accompanied by fresh French baguettes, we take you to that little town in France that you visited years back that you can't wait to see again! We welcome you to our little family here at Little Paris, see you soon!
Top review
Debra
Dined on Oct 23, 2024
The food at Little Paris is amazing. It’s a lovely place for a quiet dinner or a small celebration.
A photo of Cuvee 30A restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1553)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Rosemary Beach
About the restaurant
As seen on Emeril's Florida, Cuvee 30A brings FRLA Restaurateur of the Year and celebrity Chef Tim Creehan’s stunning cuisine to South Walton’s gorgeous 30Avenue. Savor Tim's award-winning signature dishes while enjoying handcrafted cocktails and martinis at the “Best of the Emerald Coast” voted Happy Hour nightly, and a spectacular Wine List bestowed with the 30A area's sole Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.

*For early access to events or holiday reservations before they are publicly available, subscribe to our free E-newsletter, or text TIMCREEHAN to 844-731-3174.

*Dress code is resort casual; no ballcaps, cutoffs, tanks, athletic wear.
*We do not offer a child menu. High chairs/booster seats are not provided. If special seating is required, please bring your own device.
*Menu and Wine List items and prices are subject to change without notice based on market availability.
*For large parties or events, consider using our event form at Cuvee30A.com/Events.

Top review
Annavip
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
Exceptional waitstaff. Our waitress was excellent!! Incredibly knowledgeable.
A photo of The Melting Pot - Pensacola restaurant
4.6
4.6 (794)
$31 to $50
Fondue
Pensacola
About the restaurant
Dip into fondue dinner tonight at Melting Pot of Pensacola, FL. From savory artisan cheeses seasoned to perfection and freshly made salads with signature dressings, we start your meal off right. Once you’ve enjoyed your starters, you can choose from a customizable entrée selection that includes succulent shrimp, cold-water lobster, and filet mignon. The perfect ending to any meal is chocolate fondue dessert!

Join us for a romantic night out, celebrating something special or just because!

Top review
Grace
Dined 6 days ago
Food was OUTSTANDING!! Service was AMAZING!! We very much enjoyed our date night at the melting pot!!
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