Kristen’s 30A Guidebook
Food scene
Nearby restaurant with covered outdoor dining and live music. Brunch, Lunch, Dinner & cocktails. Great sandwiches! Definitely recommend for when the weather is nice.
6 locals recommend
The Grove 30A
3375 West County Highway 30ANearby restaurant with covered outdoor dining and live music. Brunch, Lunch, Dinner & cocktails. Great sandwiches! Definitely recommend for when the weather is nice.
Great open air bar upstairs. Good food... try the tuna poke appetizer, the fish sandwich, and the beignet fries for dessert!
162 locals recommend
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
1875 S Co Hwy 393Great open air bar upstairs. Good food... try the tuna poke appetizer, the fish sandwich, and the beignet fries for dessert!
I recommend going for Sunday Brunch and bottomless mimosas! Otherwise great food for lunch or dinner with a small, cozy atmosphere.
56 locals recommend
Blue Mabel Smokehouse & Provisions
2260 W County Hwy 30AI recommend going for Sunday Brunch and bottomless mimosas! Otherwise great food for lunch or dinner with a small, cozy atmosphere.
Order food and drinks from the bar only. Casual vibe with good food. Live local music on certain nights (follow them on social media to see when live music is).
35 locals recommend
Red Fish Taco
2052 W County Hwy 30AOrder food and drinks from the bar only. Casual vibe with good food. Live local music on certain nights (follow them on social media to see when live music is).
It's actually called Blue Mountain Bakery now. Great place for breakfast & lunch (open 7am-2pm). Goodies & meals to go... try the cinnamon rolls!
37 locals recommend
La Loba's Bakery & Cafe
2217 W County Hwy 30AIt's actually called Blue Mountain Bakery now. Great place for breakfast & lunch (open 7am-2pm). Goodies & meals to go... try the cinnamon rolls!
Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
2129 S Co Hwy 83Local ice cream shop
An absolute must if you've never been! Fun, quirky party atmosphere. Great for late nights too. Parking is limited but there is a large parking lot on county road 283 S where a shuttle will take you to and from The Red Bar. Get the smoked tuna dip appetizer but ask for Geaux Jus along with it. Menu is limited to 5 or so items on a chalkboard your server will present to you. The Grouper served over grit cake is my favorite. The crab cakes are only served on Fridays and Saturdays and are LEGIT (my family is from Maryland so I can be trusted!)
257 locals recommend
The Red Bar
70 Hotz AveAn absolute must if you've never been! Fun, quirky party atmosphere. Great for late nights too. Parking is limited but there is a large parking lot on county road 283 S where a shuttle will take you to and from The Red Bar. Get the smoked tuna dip appetizer but ask for Geaux Jus along with it. Menu is limited to 5 or so items on a chalkboard your server will present to you. The Grouper served over grit cake is my favorite. The crab cakes are only served on Fridays and Saturdays and are LEGIT (my family is from Maryland so I can be trusted!)
Fun beach bar in Grayton Beach! MUST get the Billy Ocean- it's the best frozen drink ever! Good pizza, wings, lobster rolls, guac & chips, burgers... Excellent casual spot to chill on the deck outside.
47 locals recommend
Chiringo
63 Hotz AveFun beach bar in Grayton Beach! MUST get the Billy Ocean- it's the best frozen drink ever! Good pizza, wings, lobster rolls, guac & chips, burgers... Excellent casual spot to chill on the deck outside.
Small cozy restaurant when you're looking for something that's more than a casual beach joint. Call in advance for reservations.
14 locals recommend
Cafe Tango
14 Vicki StSmall cozy restaurant when you're looking for something that's more than a casual beach joint. Call in advance for reservations.
Pizza by the Sea at Gulf Place
95 Laura Hamilton BlvdThe best pizza in the area (in my opinion)
THE late night spot in the area. Everyone ends up here. But great food, too. Try the chargrilled oysters- the BEST!
58 locals recommend
AJ's Grayton Beach
63 Defuniak StTHE late night spot in the area. Everyone ends up here. But great food, too. Try the chargrilled oysters- the BEST!
Borago Restaurant
80 E County Hwy 30AExcellent Italian dining in the area!
Chanticleer Eatery
55 Clayton LnGoogle restaurant for hours. Great food and atmosphere.
Great spot for coffee and breakfast in neighboring Grayton Beach.
87 locals recommend
Black Bear bread co.
325 Grand BlvdGreat spot for coffee and breakfast in neighboring Grayton Beach.
Excellent spot for breakfast & brunch! Live music, great family friendly environment.
73 locals recommend
Crackings
979 US-98Excellent spot for breakfast & brunch! Live music, great family friendly environment.
Grayton Seafood Co.
50 Uptown Grayton CirOutdoor dining, live music and wonderful food.
Grayton Beer Brewpub
170 E County Hwy 30AGood for beer, other drinks and food.
Sightseeing
If the weather is nice , this is really worth it. Everyone anchors their boats and chills on the water where it's 3 feet deep all around and super clear. Pack a cooler, bring food for the day. Vendors ride around selling food and goods. It's like a party on the water. Let us know if you need a boat tour recommendation for getting there!
138 locals recommend
Crab Island
If the weather is nice , this is really worth it. Everyone anchors their boats and chills on the water where it's 3 feet deep all around and super clear. Pack a cooler, bring food for the day. Vendors ride around selling food and goods. It's like a party on the water. Let us know if you need a boat tour recommendation for getting there!
Amazing, natural and pristine. Choose a paddle board rental company to meet you there where you can paddle to the western lake outfall at Grayton Beach. Truly a must if you love water and nature in a preserved setting.
95 locals recommend
Grayton Beach State Park
Amazing, natural and pristine. Choose a paddle board rental company to meet you there where you can paddle to the western lake outfall at Grayton Beach. Truly a must if you love water and nature in a preserved setting.
Expansive public beach with Western Lake outfall- great for kids to wade and swim in, great for paddle boarding. On certain days the lake outfall feeds into the Gulf. Really a beautiful beach. Even when the beach is crowded, it doesn't feel like it because it's such a large area. The Red Bar and Chiringo are here so make a day of it!
106 locals recommend
Grayton Beach
Expansive public beach with Western Lake outfall- great for kids to wade and swim in, great for paddle boarding. On certain days the lake outfall feeds into the Gulf. Really a beautiful beach. Even when the beach is crowded, it doesn't feel like it because it's such a large area. The Red Bar and Chiringo are here so make a day of it!
Beach Chair Rental Service
Need beach chairs during your stay? These guys will set up & take down at the public beach access at the end of 83. There’s always an attendant on the beach during their business hours. Or you can call for pricing & to reserve. 850-462-7619
It’s always nice not having to carry your own chairs to & from the beach!
Emerald Coast Beach Service
5029 US-98It’s always nice not having to carry your own chairs to & from the beach!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Airport & Local Car Service, Crab Island Tours, Golf Carts
We can recommend some trusted companies that we frequently use. Just ask if you're interested and we'd be more than happy to give you details.