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22 Northwest Florida Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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by OpenTable
Updated February 06, 2019

Whether your idea of a good time is a fancy, festive dinner out or cold sesame noodles and binge-watching on the couch, we're here to help you find it—since the greatest love of all is the love of food. Dig in.

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
4.8 (7159)
$30 and under
Seafood
Pensacola
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.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 4 days ago
Our table was ready as promised and the food was EXCELLENT!
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.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 4 days ago
Our table was ready as promised and the food was EXCELLENT!
The Grand Marlin of Panama City Beach
4.8 (4899)
$30 and under
Seafood
Panama City Beach - Bay Point
The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking Grand Lagoon, and private meeting rooms. This Panama City 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 Panama City Beach Area. Corporate 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.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner at Grand Marlin last night. The grouper piccata is always amazing. We appreciated our server’s recommendation on martinis. As well. The praline basket and key lime pie were shared amongst 4 of us. Yummy!
The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking Grand Lagoon, and private meeting rooms. This Panama City 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 Panama City Beach Area. Corporate 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.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner at Grand Marlin last night. The grouper piccata is always amazing. We appreciated our server’s recommendation on martinis. As well. The praline basket and key lime pie were shared amongst 4 of us. Yummy!
Emeril's Coastal
4.6 (2522)
$30 and under
Seafood
Santa Rosa Beach
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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Kamjay
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Excellent!!! Will definitely be back…wanted the fried crab claws but they were out. Overall excellent dining experience.
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.


Top review
Kamjay
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Excellent!!! Will definitely be back…wanted the fried crab claws but they were out. Overall excellent dining experience.
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin
4.8 (1751)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Destin
Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in Destin, FL!
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
great food/service. would recommend, overall atmosphere was a ten out of ten
Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in Destin, FL!
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
great food/service. would recommend, overall atmosphere was a ten out of ten
Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood
4.8 (2505)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Destin
Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood, located in the iconic Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, is the area's only AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse. Seagar's specializes in the finest prime beef and freshest seafood available on Florida's Emerald Coast, and offers a wine list that has repeatedly garnered Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence."

Seagar's brings traditional elegance back to the fine-dining experience, complete with private dining options, captain service, sommelier service and tableside preparation of items that include steak Diane, Dover sole and its signature bananas foster.

Seagar's also features a private-reserve wine list of more than 600 wine labels. The lounge offers guests full dining service and live piano entertainment.

Dress code is Sophisticated Casual. Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts, long pants and closed toe shoes. Jackets not required but appreciated. No beachwear, athletic wear or casual attire including hats and flip-flops.
Top review
Gary
Dined 1 day ago
Seagar’s remains as the finest of fine dining restaurants from Panama City to Pensacola. Ambiance, service, food and drinks are simply superb.
Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood, located in the iconic Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, is the area's only AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse. Seagar's specializes in the finest prime beef and freshest seafood available on Florida's Emerald Coast, and offers a wine list that has repeatedly garnered Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence."

Seagar's brings traditional elegance back to the fine-dining experience, complete with private dining options, captain service, sommelier service and tableside preparation of items that include steak Diane, Dover sole and its signature bananas foster.

Seagar's also features a private-reserve wine list of more than 600 wine labels. The lounge offers guests full dining service and live piano entertainment.

Dress code is Sophisticated Casual. Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts, long pants and closed toe shoes. Jackets not required but appreciated. No beachwear, athletic wear or casual attire including hats and flip-flops.
Top review
Gary
Dined 1 day ago
Seagar’s remains as the finest of fine dining restaurants from Panama City to Pensacola. Ambiance, service, food and drinks are simply superb.
Jackson's Steakhouse
4.8 (3676)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Pensacola
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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Jack
Dined 4 days ago
The lobster is an incredible deal. It could have been a bit more tender but that's kinda looking a gift horse in the mouth. What gets me is that the service is very bit as excellent as if we were paying the going rate for the meal instead of the deal. Staff is always very attentive and helpful. The Pecan Old Fashioned, made with Rye whiskey is super in my opinion and it is a very decent pour. You simply can't go wrong on an early Monday evening.
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.
Top review
Jack
Dined 4 days ago
The lobster is an incredible deal. It could have been a bit more tender but that's kinda looking a gift horse in the mouth. What gets me is that the service is very bit as excellent as if we were paying the going rate for the meal instead of the deal. Staff is always very attentive and helpful. The Pecan Old Fashioned, made with Rye whiskey is super in my opinion and it is a very decent pour. You simply can't go wrong on an early Monday evening.
The Blu Halo
4.7 (1236)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Tallahassee
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.
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Traviso
Dined 5 days ago
Food was excellent and great service Loved food recommendations
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.
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Traviso
Dined 5 days ago
Food was excellent and great service Loved food recommendations
George Bistro + Bar
4.8 (852)
$30 and under
American
Pensacola
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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Hollie
Dined 3 days ago
The service and food were both wonderful. Per usual. A friend and I had a girls night and both enjoyed a fillet and ended up sharing the espresso crème brûlée. It was chef’s kiss.
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.
Top review
Hollie
Dined 3 days ago
The service and food were both wonderful. Per usual. A friend and I had a girls night and both enjoyed a fillet and ended up sharing the espresso crème brûlée. It was chef’s kiss.
Vue on 30a
4.6 (2521)
$50 and over
Contemporary Southern
Santa Rosa Beach
Since opening their doors in 1971, Vue on 30a has showcased one of the most sought after, panoramic dining experiences on the Gulf. Under the visionary leadership of Executive Chef Christopher Mayhue and Executive Sous Chef Dalbert Hughes, Vue's menu is set to elevate the dining experience to new heights, reflecting the unique character and tastes of the 30A community and the ultimate southern coastal cuisine experience. Vue on 30a’s menu showcases the restaurant’s commitment to supporting local farmers and suppliers while reflecting the community's tastes and preferences. Favorite dishes include: House Smoke Tuna Dip, "Niceville Hot" Chicken Sandwich, NOLA Style BBQ Shrimp, Southern Style Fish and Shrimp and Warm Bread Pudding. These dishes, along with other updated favorites, are a testament to Vue on 30a’s dedication to delivering a dining experience that is both comforting and innovative. Vue on 30a continues to be a “Most Booked” restaurant at OpenTable.com.
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful dining experience at Vue on 30A! Our waiter, John, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and made sure our party of five was well taken care of. The menu offered a great variety, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The shrimp and scallops were perfectly prepared, and the 16oz Pork Tomahawk was cooked beautifully. Portions were more than adequate for the cost. To end the meal on a sweet note, we enjoyed the Chef’s crème brûlée, beignets, and white chocolate bread pudding—each dessert was absolutely decadent. We’ll definitely be back on our next trip to the area!
Since opening their doors in 1971, Vue on 30a has showcased one of the most sought after, panoramic dining experiences on the Gulf. Under the visionary leadership of Executive Chef Christopher Mayhue and Executive Sous Chef Dalbert Hughes, Vue's menu is set to elevate the dining experience to new heights, reflecting the unique character and tastes of the 30A community and the ultimate southern coastal cuisine experience. Vue on 30a’s menu showcases the restaurant’s commitment to supporting local farmers and suppliers while reflecting the community's tastes and preferences. Favorite dishes include: House Smoke Tuna Dip, "Niceville Hot" Chicken Sandwich, NOLA Style BBQ Shrimp, Southern Style Fish and Shrimp and Warm Bread Pudding. These dishes, along with other updated favorites, are a testament to Vue on 30a’s dedication to delivering a dining experience that is both comforting and innovative. Vue on 30a continues to be a “Most Booked” restaurant at OpenTable.com.
Top review
OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful dining experience at Vue on 30A! Our waiter, John, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and made sure our party of five was well taken care of. The menu offered a great variety, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The shrimp and scallops were perfectly prepared, and the 16oz Pork Tomahawk was cooked beautifully. Portions were more than adequate for the cost. To end the meal on a sweet note, we enjoyed the Chef’s crème brûlée, beignets, and white chocolate bread pudding—each dessert was absolutely decadent. We’ll definitely be back on our next trip to the area!
347 Grille by Coach Shula - Tallahassee
4.4 (2106)
$50 and over
Steak
Tallahassee
Themed after the winningest coach in NFL history, Coach Don Shula, Shula's 347 Grill is conveniently located in Downtown Tallahassee’s Hotel Duval. Shula's 347 Grill's menu features everything from gourmet salads to fresh specialty fish, and exclusively serves Premium Black Angus Beef Burgers and the best beef money can buy, the Shula Cut steaks.

The casual and energetic atmosphere features a high impact bar, flat panel TVs, pigskin walls, and dark woods and leather. Looking for something private? Book Shula's Legends Room or Coach's Corner for your next event. Shula's 347 Grill is the perfect place to celebrate with friends and family, kickstart a night on the town, or win over your newest client!

Reservations are held for 30 minutes past scheduled time of arrival and then released for general seating. Applicable charges apply to any contracted private dining rooms.
Top review
TanseyVIP
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Wonderful evening. Food amazing, our server, Lucas was amazing. He made sure we were looked after . 
Themed after the winningest coach in NFL history, Coach Don Shula, Shula's 347 Grill is conveniently located in Downtown Tallahassee’s Hotel Duval. Shula's 347 Grill's menu features everything from gourmet salads to fresh specialty fish, and exclusively serves Premium Black Angus Beef Burgers and the best beef money can buy, the Shula Cut steaks.

The casual and energetic atmosphere features a high impact bar, flat panel TVs, pigskin walls, and dark woods and leather. Looking for something private? Book Shula's Legends Room or Coach's Corner for your next event. Shula's 347 Grill is the perfect place to celebrate with friends and family, kickstart a night on the town, or win over your newest client!

Reservations are held for 30 minutes past scheduled time of arrival and then released for general seating. Applicable charges apply to any contracted private dining rooms.
Top review
TanseyVIP
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Wonderful evening. Food amazing, our server, Lucas was amazing. He made sure we were looked after . 

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