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Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Northwest Florida

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Updated 05 December 2024

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5.0

5 (1772)

$31 to $50

American

Tallahassee

About the restaurant

Drew McLeod's restaurant, Savour, is a hub of hospitality; a chic and eclectic dining experience in downtown Tallahassee, where we invite you to pull up a chair and linger over great conversation. With a vision for seasonally inspired, regionally sourced and creatively prepared cuisine, Chef Brian Knepper brings more to the table... even for the most discriminating gastronomes. Our elegant bar area is a must-stop for movers, shakers and cocktail connoisseurs. Our "bartenders" are always in high spirits and proudly offer a thoroughly curated wine list. Life is short: Savour it!

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Matt

Dined 3 days ago

Was greeted warmly and seated immediately by the owner. Waiter was on point and very helpful with suggestions. Food was great (ribeye and brussels). Will be back. Thanks!

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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ganache Pie

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Gulf Coast Bouillabaisse

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O-Ku Alys Beach

4.9

4.9 (59)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Seacrest Beach

About the restaurant

Modern Japanese meets new urban architecture in the heart of Alys Beach at 30A. Overlooking the town’s iconic Amphitheater, O-Ku will welcome guests with warm hospitality and authentic Japanese cuisine. O-Ku celebrates unique ingredients, traditional techniques, and sophisticated presentations through an approachable menu featuring sushi, sashimi, and nigiri alongside savory dishes.

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Ronnelle

Dined today

This is an outstanding restaurant and a wonderful addition to the 30A experience

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Beach Walk Cafe

4.8

4.8 (996)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Destin

About the restaurant

Beach Walk Café, known as the “Most Romantic Dining Experience in Destin,” is located inside the Henderson Park Inn where guests enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf overlooking more than a mile of the world’s most beautiful and secluded beaches with spectacular sunset views.

In this idyllic private setting Beach Walk Café features an intimate atmosphere with dining available inside, with a cozy fireplace and magnificent views of the coast and outside on the verandas of the Inn overlooking the emerald waters of the Gulf. A favorite with locals and tourists alike, Beach Walk Café is known for its meticulous service, innovative cuisine and a stunning, unparalleled view.

Reservations are recommended. Please note, all diners at Beach Walk Café must be 13 or older. If there is inclement weather, your outside seating reservation is subject to alteration or cancellation.

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RaymondVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Restaurant is in adult only Anderson Inn hotel with a lovely deck looking at the golf very romantic.

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The White Marlin and Oysterette

4.8

4.8 (385)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Port St. Joe

About the restaurant

We are accepting reservations to make your experience the most pleasurable. The White Marlin is a magnificent beach front steak and seafood restaurant that boasts a selection of seafood with a longstanding commitment to offering top quality ingredients from local fisheries up and down the coast of Florida. Freshness is our only priority working directly with fishermen and farmers, to bring you the most amazing fresh catches and beef there is to offer. With an ethos of spotlighting ingredients first, The White Marlins menu features simple preparations executed to perfection to allow quality to take center stage. We have two dining options for our guests experience between the more casual and lively Oyster Bar and patio to the traditional Main Dining Room. The Main Dining Room possesses classic and sophisticated warmth, is adorned with sharp accents throughout the room and plush seating lends the ideal setting for celebratory dinners or just a simple night on the town.

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Ernie

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent all the way around, Right new door to the Hotel we were staying Hotel Saint Joseph incredible as well

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4.9

4.9 (3177)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Destin

About the restaurant

Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits is a full-service fine dining restaurant located in The Market Shops outside the front entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Open for dinner seven nights a week, we feature the freshest Gulf seafood, prime steaks and an extensive award-winning wine list. Our intimate Bijoux lounge features a full bar complete with a large selection of specialty martinis.

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Jeff

Dined 3 days ago

Out go to location for fine dining! Lisa is our favorite server and the kitchen is great at accommodating special requests. I really appreciate that they are not snobbish.

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Grouper Almandine

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"Black Skillet" Filet Mignon

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4.9

4.9 (1003)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

GALLION'S welcomes guests 18 years & older for an adult only dining experience beginning at 3pm daily. We offer a family friendly lunch dining experience from 11 am until 3 pm, where we welcome guests of all ages. Our bar opens at 11 am. Join us in the Bar daily for exclusive food & drink offerings of Après Beach between 3 & 5 pm. 18+ Dinner service kicks off at 5 pm.

Gallion's is an approachable upscale restaurant & cocktail lounge located on iconic Barrett Square in the heart of Rosemary Beach on Scenic Highway 30A.

Sophisticated small plates drive the culinary experience while flawlessly executed coastal favorites anchor the menu. The establishment boasts an extremely dynamic & opulent wine & spirits portfolio that ranges from numerous marques in the Buffalo Trace vintage collection to Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon.

Bold cocktails, a vast inventory of allocated goods, exceptional cuisine, & a timeless interior are the hallmark characteristics of this Rosemary Beach staple.

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Stephen

Dined 6 days ago

Our dining experience at Gallion’s was excellent! The service was impeccable (thank you Caleb) and the ambiance was festive and fun! The grouper special was fresh served with cheddar polenta, the red snapper entree was one of the best preparations on 30A. We ended the evening with a walk through Rosemary enjoying the lights! Highly recommend!

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4.8

4.8 (119)

$31 to $50

Traditional French

Santa Rosa Beach

About the restaurant

Pure white Haussmannian wall panel moldings, gold mirrors, marble bistro tables, herringbone floors, green velvet booths…

…The sweet perfume of Rosemary, Thyme, Toasted Baguette, Truffles, Boeuf Bourguignon served by an elegant waiter…

…Melodies from Serge Gainsbourg and Edith Piaf are playing in the back, you love these songs, you try to guess the words…

…A Champagne bottle suddenly pops. You hear that very typical sound of 1500 years of French history in a bottle.

You have landed in Paris.

But are there palm trees in Paris?

Is it the Seine River? Why do you see a white sandy beach on the horizon? Are we in Paris? Or are we in “Floride”?

Come and see for yourself.

You are eating at Renaissance tonight!

Miam! Bon Appétit.

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FernandoVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Outstanding cuisine and service. Natasha and Valerie are always extremely attentive. Thank you Reinassance team. Merry Christmas!

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Jackson's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (3587)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Pensacola

About the restaurant

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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Rob

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect, as usual. Our favorite restaurant for several years. Never disappoints.

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8-oz Filet Mignon

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16-oz Prime New York Strip

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16-oz Prime Rib Eye

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4.9

4.9 (2036)

$30 and under

Italian

Pensacola

About the restaurant

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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Dave

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely a phenomenal experience. Caleb, our waiter, was outstanding! Thank you!

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RIGATONI AND MEATBALLS ALLA VODKA

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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sandestin

4.9

4.9 (2421)

$30 and under

Seafood

Destin

About the restaurant

Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and great food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life

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Darla

Dined 7 days ago

This was my husband's Birthday meal of choice 3 years in a row. He loves the baby-back ribs. I had the scallops and shrimp dish not on menu but I asked the server and she said it still was. It was very good but other times were excellent. Maybe a new chef but still a very nice place to celebrate or just go for a good meal. Thank you for a good time and great service. BTW the pineapple creme brulee was awesome and so pretty served inside a half of a pineapple.

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