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Restaurant IRON
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Expensive
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Southern
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4.9
(2,897)
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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    Angelena's

    Price: Moderate
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    Italian
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    4.9
    (2,133)
    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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    The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach

    Price: Moderate
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    Seafood
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    4.8
    (7,243)
    The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private meeting rooms. This Pensacola Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Pensacola Bay Area. Executive Chef Gregg McCarthy has a passion for great-tasting food and particularly loves working his culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Boaters and beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops at the oyster bar, in the dining room and at the North Drop Bar. The Grand Marlin has a space and atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.
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George Bistro + Bar
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(916)
At George Bistro + Bar, we believe that food is the language of the soul and is at the heart of everything we do. It's communicated through a masterfully crafted menu by Chef George Lazi, exceptional hospitality, and a relatable modern space that exudes Southern charm. We are driven by our passion to create exceptionally humble, ingredient-driven food, coffees and cocktails. Whether it's for a sweet and savory brunch, a light lunch during the workday, or a romantic candlelit dinner - you are always welcome. At George Bistro, you are family.
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    The Union Public House

    Price: Moderate
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    Gastro Pub
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    4.8
    (1,662)
    UPH is a crafty southern pub where it all comes together. 36 East Garden St.
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    Jackson's Steakhouse

    Price: Moderate
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    Steakhouse
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    4.8
    (3,717)
    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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Drift
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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American
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4.7
(1,172)
Join us for dinner and a beachside drinks. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks, seafood, craft cocktails and offering THE best view on Pensacola Beach. Our space features indoor & outdoor seating and full service bars! Join us for our Sunday night Prime Rib Dinner, only $39.95 and check out our Sunset Happy Hour (Bar Only) Wednesday-Sunday for Half Off our specialty cocktail menu plus all appetizers - Sunday 4pm-6pm.
Check out our Chef Specials and come see for yourself why we won Best in Pensacola 2022 for 1. Best Restaurant - Pensacola Beach 2. Best Steakhouse - Pensacola 3. Best Happy Hour - Pensacola and 4. Best Girls Night Out - Pensacola.
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    Bonsai

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Sushi
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    4.8
    (216)
    Located on the second floor of the Hilton Pensacola Beach, Bonsai offers an elevated, contemporary menu lined with fine Japanese cuisine overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. From hand-rolled ramen noodles to delectable Japanese A5 wagyu and top-shelf sake, Bonsai is a world-class experience like none other.
    Executive Chef Richard Assaf
    Bonsai Chef Ryusho Hashida
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    The District - Seville Steak & Seafood

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Steakhouse
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    4.7
    (2,049)
    The District: Seville Steak & Seafood is committed to providing our guests with a unique culinary experience served with warmth, friendliness, professionalism, and above all pride in our product. More than just a steakhouse unique to the Downtown Pensacola Historic District, we strive to turn moments into memories for our guests.
    We proudly serve Certified Angus Beef ®, House Dry-Aged Beef, and the finest Seafood available on the Gulf Coast. We are located in the Heart of Pensacola's Premier Dining and Entertainment District.
    Join us before or after dinner in our Upstairs Lounge with live music, specialty drinks and appetizers.
    We do not take reservations for the lounge . First come is first served.
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Brother Fox
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Spanish
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4.6
(212)

We pay tribute to the rugged individualism of Pensacola’s unique historic cultural significance, specifically its Spanish influence. Real and super-rustic, the kitchen presents Old World cookery at its roots, with all the layers peeled back. Brother Fox utilizes a live-fire approach to cooking almost everything that we serve, from coal-roasted oysters to Carne Asada for two, served with hot tortillas. Our beautiful outdoor seating sets the stage for a casual meet up with friends for a glass of wine from regions near and far, carafes of Bathtub Gin or Sangrias from the bar. Inside, the cuisine and casually elegant design are the embodiment of a “neighborhood” spot that caters to visitors and residents alike, for special occasions, celebrations, and some of the finest wood-fired cuisine in Pensacola. Imagine food with soul, both exciting and traditional, in a breezy setting, right in the heart of Old East Hill.
We are open daily for Dinner at 5pm
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O'Brien's Bistro
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Contemporary American
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4.5
(478)
Voted -Best Locally Owned & Best Casual Dining Restaurant in Pensacola by VIP Pensacola Magazine readers poll.
A small locally owned restaurant where great food is paired with great wine.
O’Brien's Bistro is one of the few restaurants in Pensacola truly owned and operated by the chef!
Our menu items are just some of the flavor combinations we have created. Our kitchen staff will try to accommodate menu changes or requests you may have. Our goal is if the ingredients are on the pages of our menu, we can cook it your way, well, of course, within reason!

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The Pensacola region of Florida offers a wide selection of specialty seafood restaurants with a local flavor focused on specific entrees like oysters and crab. Traditional American steakhouses are common in Pensacola as well as many authentic Mexican and Asian eateries. There are several Japanese steakhouses throughout the city as well. In addition, there is a variety of authentic Cajun food establishments for those wanting some New Orleans flavor. And of course, Pensacola has an excellent assortment of fine dining establishments nestled along the coast and offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether visitors want a relaxed dining atmosphere with great food or an elite restaurant that offers eloquence, Pensacola is a great place to eat.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Pensacola is BarSteak

The best vegan restaurants in Pensacola are Brother Fox, George Bistro + Bar and Drift

The best vegetarian restaurants in Pensacola are George Bistro + Bar, Drift and Brother Fox

The restaurants with the best service in Pensacola are BarSteak, Restaurant IRON and Jackson's Steakhouse

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Pensacola are BarSteak, Angelena's and Drift

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