Dining in Northwest Florida

Northwest Florida is home to the famed Apalachicola oysters; Port St. Joe scallops; Tupelo honey; an array of local produce; and just-caught grouper, amberjack or red snapper from the Gulf. Dining establishments dot the shoreline, from the renowned fine-dining restaurants of Scenic Highway 30-A to the down-home cafes of Port St. Joe. So whether it's wine and white tablecloths or beer and baked oysters, choosing where to eat in Northwest Florida can be as easy as pie.

Restaurants and Local Cuisine

Fish Out of Water

Located at the WaterColor Inn and overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Fish Out of Water celebrates Southern art and nature with a fire-and-ice theme, anchored by an exhibition grill kitchen and an ice bar bearing fresh seafood. 2011 marked the fifth consecutive year Fish Out of Water and the WaterColor Inn were recognized as AAA Four Diamond establishments. In addition, the restaurant has won a "Best of" Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine and has been selected by Florida Trend magazine as one of Florida's top 400 restaurants.
Dining Along 30-A

Dining at SouthWood

Whether you're interested in hot piping wings, fresh seafood or a healthy sandwich, you have options for dining at SouthWood's Town Center. Choose from Subway for breakfast or lunch and The Wharf Express and Wings Rock for lunch and dinners. For a special treat, enjoy flavorful shaved ice from SoWoSno. The SouthWood Golf Club Restaurant also offers a wide variety of delicious menu items sure to please any appetite.
Dining Along 30-A

Dining at SummerCamp Beach

The SummerCamp Beach restaurant is now closed for the Winter season but it is planned to reopen for the Spring season. Thank you for your patronage.
Restaurants at WaterColor

Dining at WaterColor

Chan's Wine World at WaterColor, a wine & cheese shop that also offers lunch and dinner, is located in WaterColor's Town Center. The Sushi Bar remains open in the Gathering Spot at the WaterColor Inn.
Restaurants at WaterSound Beach

Dining at WaterSound Beach

Enjoy a cup of coffee and muffin while reading the paper at the seasonal Fen's Gourmet Café & Market which is open for breakfast and lunch.
Dining in Port St. Joe

Dining at WindMark Beach

Moving east along the coast toward Port St. Joe's WindMark Beach, you can enjoy great tasting seafood at Boon Docks restaurant, located in the community's Village Center. Offering fresh, local seafood, Boon Docks restaurant also offers spectacular views of St. Joseph Bay.