Top 5 Pensacola Restaurants

RestaurantSo, you’ve just purchased real estate in Pensacola. Congrats! Now that you’re all moved in, and totally over pizza delivery, it’s time to start exploring your new city. Let’s start with all the good eats in town – and there are many!

We could literally go on and on about the various restaurants in Pensacola. Between downtown and Pensacola Beach, you will never go hungry here. But, we decided to narrow the field to the top five. It was very difficult, but here we go.

#5: Five Sisters Blues Cafe – Offering classic southern creations, this is the place to acquaint yourself with area favorites such as fried chicken, fried okra and fried green tomatoes. Yes, everything is better fried. The nightly jazz band is an added bonus.

#4: The Great Southern Restaurants – We’re cheating here. The Great Southern Restaurants are actually three restaurants: Atlas Oyster House, Jackson’s Steakhouse and The Fish House. Their names say it all and you won’t be disappointed, no matter which one you choose!

#3: Pot Roast & Pinot – The Tripadvisor reviews say it all, a “gem of a place with a twist.” Step inside to find a sleek interior, food made from scratch and an incredible wine selection. For added fun, have a seat at the bar to watch your food prepared.

#2: Joe Patti’s Seafood – While their is only a small area to sit down to eat, this lands on our list for being the best fresh seafood market in town, hands down. Even if you order your seafood and take it home to eat, you will still consider this one of your best meals. But, whatever you do, don’t forget to order beignets.

#1: McGuire’s Irish Pub & Brewery – Delicious food, beer brewed in-house and years of tradition literally stapled to the wall, this is the impression you will leave with after a visit to McGuire’s. Head on over, order an Irish Red and an order of reuben eggrolls – a personal favorite – and don’t forget to leave a dollar bill on the wall (or kiss the moose!).

Restaurants Open on Christmas near Pensacola

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It’s almost Christmas which means cooking a big meal with friends and family, lots of dishes and a ton of leftovers, right? Well, if you would rather keep the kitchen of your Pensacola home or real estate in Perdido Key sparkling and let someone else cook, we are here to help.

We totally understand if doing another turkey, ham, pan of dressing and all the sides sounds less than appealing, especially since you undoubtedly cooked all that up less than a month ago for Thanksgiving. So, why not let someone else handle the cooking. How nice would it be to get open, open presents, go out for a great meal and then simple lounge around? No prep and no dishes, just joyous relaxation with your loved ones.

So, who will actually be serving Christmas dinner? Several restaurants in Pensacola will throw open their doors to welcome locals and visitors. These includes delicious options such as Jackson’s Steakhouse and The Fish House. Both will be open at 5pm and serving a delicious dinner. If you feel like throwing together on of your favorite sides, consider attending the potluck dinner at the Flora-Bama in Perdido Key. They will provide the meat and lunch begins at 1pm!

Restaurants Open on Gulf Coast for Thanksgiving

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Will you be spending your Thanksgiving on a Gulf Coast vacation with Pointe South? Or, perhaps you don’t feel up to hosting the family after just moving to the Gulf Coast. Either way, we have some good news.

Because holiday visitors are common on the coast, many local restaurants open their doors and serve traditional Thanksgiving meals. And, usually, all you need to do to attend is make a reservation. How easy is that? And, no cleaning your kitchen afterward!

Restaurants that will be open in the Pensacola and Perdido Key area include The Fish House and Jackson’s Steakhouse. You will find all your traditional favorites and even a few yummy additions on their menus. The Flora-Bama, located on the State line between Perdido Key and Orange Beach, will also be hosting a potluck. Just bring your favorite side item and the meats are provided by them.

In Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, you will find many restaurants open including Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina and Bahama Bob’s Beachside Cafe. No matter how you are planning to spend your Thanksgiving, we hope you enjoy a wonderful day!

Visit The Gulf Restaurant in Orange Beach

 

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Whether you have just purchased Gulf Coast real estate or are simply planning a great getaway to the shores of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, we have the ultimate dining recommendation for you – The Gulf! Great food and a great view – that’s what you will find at this Orange Beach restaurant.

Recently named to Coastal Living’s Favorite Seafood Dives of 2014, in fact, it took the top spot, there are many reasons to visit. What it lacks in walls and floors is made up in character, delicious eats and amazing views.

When you arrive to the bright blue restaurant, you will undoubtedly notice something unique about the building itself. Take a step back and you will find that the building is composed of artfully arranged shipping containers, just one example of the uniqueness of this special place.

 

The menu changes based on what fish is in season and generally what is available fresh. The chalkboard sign promises choices such as a burger, fish sandwich, pasta or even seafood tacos. If you love live music, you will enjoy the live bands. But, when the stage is empty, they spin real, vinyl records. Be sure to checkout The Gulf during your next stop in to Orange Beach, Alabama.