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You don't need to sit out on the patio to catch a sweltering Gulf of Mexico sunset, thanks to the window-heavy design of the Beach House Social dining room. The menu highlights fresh, local ingredients, from the fresh Gulf fresh to the fruit juices in the cocktails. Red Fish Blue Fish overlooks the Santa Rosa Sound and focuses on serving simple dishes that use fresh ingredients.
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Drift offers a casual fine dining experience from the second story of the building that also houses the Casino Beach Bar and Grille, one of its sister restaurants. The more upscale establishment offers a beautiful, panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico. Their dishes are meticulously prepared with mostly locally-sourced ingredients that pay homage to the best of what Pensacola Beach has to offer, with healthy alternatives to fresh land and sea plating. Windjammers is designed to be a local slice of paradise, with the phrase "come for the food, stay for the views" as its motto. The restaurant is positioned on the Navarre Beach fishing pier that spans 1,545 feet long and stands 30 feet above the water, perfect for securing a sunset view. While the restaurant specializes in fresh seafood, like the Gulf shrimp po'boy and redfish tacos, it also offers a wide variety for land-lovers, like the waygu pier burger and marinated steak tacos.

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The restaurant is probably Pensacola Beach’s fanciest restaurant but you don’t need to leave your flip-flops at home to enjoy the view. Overlooking Pensacola Bay, diners can get a glimpse of the sun as it sets behind Blue Wahoos Stadium, right at the end of South Palafox Street. And thanks to the Pensacola area's growing foodie scene, you're not going to be stuck choosing between chicken fingers, steak or seafood while you soak in the scenery.
Whiskey Joe’s Bar and Grill
The Oar House offers a scenic view of the Bahia Mar Marina and is minutes away from downtown Pensacola. Patrons can enjoy watching beautiful sunsets, watching boats pass and even indulge in games like cornhole, volleyball and more. Whiskey Joe’s Bar and Grill opened its fifth location in Pensacola Beach last year. Nick's Boathouse is located right on Pensacola Bay, next to the Community Maritime Park and offers a casual atmosphere.
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Felix’s is an oyster bar based out of New Orleans with a history dating back to the 1940s. In 2021, longtime Pensacola Beach staple Hemingway’s Island Grill shut its doors, paving the way for Felix’s to move into the space. The restaurant has spectacular views of the sound side, lively outdoor seating with music, fire pits, New Orleans lanterns and courtyards. Juana's is Navarre's oldest family owned restaurant and bar, and is still a favorite hangout spot for locals and tourists alike.
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Other notable items inside and outside the restaurant is the 55-foot M/V Flounder ship, a 980-pound blue fin marlin and tons more. The park, formerly known as Premier Adventure Park, added its Caribbean restaurant and tiki bar in 2020 when it rebranded itself as Laguna’s. Now the site offers beachfront seating, Caribbean-inspired entrees and a myriad of drink options to go along with the park’s ropes courses, zip trails, go-karts and more. The Perdido Key Oyster Bar Restaurant & Marina is located right on the intracoastal waterway in Perdido Key, making it a great spot for waterfront views and getting a look at Big Lagoon State Park. There are a huge number of restaurants that offer breathtaking waterfront views in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
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Casino Beach Bar and Grille sits right on top of Pensacola Beach, with its sugar-white sands that lead right up to the restaurant. This is the place to go if you want to experience the sights and sounds of the Gulf of Mexico, island vibes and live music. The Fish House's upscale dockside dining experience overlooking Pensacola Bay and Seville Harbor isn't one to be forgotten.
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At Juana's, you can dance to live music, play a game of sand volleyball and take a ride on a jet ski all in one day. There are plenty of areas to overlook the Santa Rosa Sound, whether it be on the Sailors' Grill deck or the climate-controlled Schooner Bar. Paradise Bar & Grill is a popular hangout spot for locals to come out and enjoy live music with good food and a good drink. The award-winning bar is located just behind Paradise Inn on the Santa Rosa Sound, making it easily accessible by boat, car and foot.
Shaggy’s Pensacola Beach
If you're looking for a laidback beach spot to enjoy some fresh seafood overlooking the Santa Rosa Sound, Dewey Destin's Navarre is perfect for a relaxing day by the water. The company owners are directly related to the city the restaurant got its start in in Destin, Florida, as Leonard Destin, founded the town in 1835. The restaurant group has several Panhandle locations, and pride themselves in serving fresh, sustainable seafood. The Navarre location is the newest after opening in 2018, and the beach backyard is meant to be enjoyed to the fullest, with fresh cocktails, craft beer and games. Shaggy’s Pensacola Beach is a laid-back waterfront bar and grill that offers a seafood-centric menu, frozen daiquiris, an extensive craft beer list and more.
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The island-style vibes offer waterfront views from every seat in the establishment. While Atlas Oyster House is The Fish House's sister restaurant, shared deck with a waterfront view and all, executive chef Jason Hughes has transformed the menu to make the restaurant a destination of its own. At Atlas, you can expect to see creative, off-the wall options, like Bloody Mary oyster shooters and Maine lobster corn dogs.
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