Richard’s Guidebook
Food Scene
Best burgers/steaks in town! Fun Irish atmosphere and Pensacola favorite. Long lines at peak time - use Yelp app to get in line.
380 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory StBest burgers/steaks in town! Fun Irish atmosphere and Pensacola favorite. Long lines at peak time - use Yelp app to get in line.
Chef-prepared, you will never think of grouper the same again! We love the Caribbean and Ponchartrain grouper entrees, and everything that comes with is simply spectacular! Reservations available on Yelp.
37 locals recommend
Fin and Fork
601 East Gregory StreetChef-prepared, you will never think of grouper the same again! We love the Caribbean and Ponchartrain grouper entrees, and everything that comes with is simply spectacular! Reservations available on Yelp.
Delicious nearby Italian/Greek food, short wait time, and friendly locals!
8 locals recommend
Petrella's Italian Cafe
2174 W 9 Mile RdDelicious nearby Italian/Greek food, short wait time, and friendly locals!
Best seafood on the beach! Yelp has a wait cue, which you'd definitely want to use as this place is crazy popular.
292 locals recommend
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdBest seafood on the beach! Yelp has a wait cue, which you'd definitely want to use as this place is crazy popular.
Best. Greek. Ever. Made fresh, served with a hometown smile! Don't skip dessert!
8 locals recommend
Founaris Brothers Greek
6911 Pensacola BlvdBest. Greek. Ever. Made fresh, served with a hometown smile! Don't skip dessert!
Five Sisters Blues Cafe
421 W Belmont StClassic Southern food, live jazz!
Nationally famous! Five-star, inexpensive trailer-style Mexican grill next to a gas station offering tacos & burritos in an outdoor setting.
34 locals recommend
Taqueria El Asador
7955 N Davis HwyNationally famous! Five-star, inexpensive trailer-style Mexican grill next to a gas station offering tacos & burritos in an outdoor setting.
Creepy, fun pizza dive in the basement of the old Sacred Heart Hospital building. Seriously good pizza!
84 locals recommend
O'Zone Pizza Pub
1010 N 12th AveCreepy, fun pizza dive in the basement of the old Sacred Heart Hospital building. Seriously good pizza!
Papa's Pizza
400 Quietwater Beach RdBest pie on the beach! We love the white veggie : )
End Of The Line Cafe
610 E Wright StTerrific vegan food!!
Ichiban
5555 N Davis HwyBest sushi in town!
Divine gourmet breakfast/brunch spot! Get in line on Yelp and save yourselves the wait, but it’s worth it! Check out the new closer Nine Mile Road location!
77 locals recommend
Another Broken Egg Cafe
721 E Gregory StDivine gourmet breakfast/brunch spot! Get in line on Yelp and save yourselves the wait, but it’s worth it! Check out the new closer Nine Mile Road location!
Really good seafood (Joe Patti owned and operated), real close by!
Gulf Coast Seafood Market and Restaurant
2250 W 9 Mile RdReally good seafood (Joe Patti owned and operated), real close by!
Sightseeing
GIve yourself plenty of time to visit our world-renown avaiation museum and IMAX theater!
468 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdGIve yourself plenty of time to visit our world-renown avaiation museum and IMAX theater!
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
2081 Radford BlvdWatch the world famous Blue Angels practice their amazing jet maneuvers over the museum! Our house manual has very detailed info on the “view to a thrill.”
18 locals recommend
Blue Angels Practice Flight Line
1750 Radford BlvdWatch the world famous Blue Angels practice their amazing jet maneuvers over the museum! Our house manual has very detailed info on the “view to a thrill.”
Sunset cruises, Blue Angels practice cruises, private charters.
24 locals recommend
Pensacola Bay Cruises
750 Commendencia StSunset cruises, Blue Angels practice cruises, private charters.
Parks & Nature
Gulf Islands National Seashore. Old historic forts and unspoiled natural beauty of the Gulf of Mexico!
394 locals recommend
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdGulf Islands National Seashore. Old historic forts and unspoiled natural beauty of the Gulf of Mexico!
Gorgeous college campus with some of the area's best walking and biking trails.
21 locals recommend
University of West Florida
11000 University PkwyGorgeous college campus with some of the area's best walking and biking trails.
Spend a day or half-day canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Blackwater River.
32 locals recommend
Blackwater Canoe Rental
6974 Deaton Bridge RdSpend a day or half-day canoeing or kayaking on the beautiful Blackwater River.
Big Lagoon State Park
12301 Gulf Beach HwyWildlife, canoe and kayak rentals, nature trails, lookout!
Free bike-share program to explore 28 miles of trails in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama! After your ride, come back to the pavilion and enjoy the stunning emerald waters of the Gulf.
7 locals recommend
Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
22250 E Beach BlvdFree bike-share program to explore 28 miles of trails in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama! After your ride, come back to the pavilion and enjoy the stunning emerald waters of the Gulf.
Entertainment & Activities
Pensacola Bay Center
201 E Gregory StPopular Pensacola venue for large-scale local events.
Home of Pensacola Blue Wahoos baseball!
245 locals recommend
Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar StHome of Pensacola Blue Wahoos baseball!
Five Flags Speedway
7451 Pine Forest RdIconic local racetrack, home of the Snowball Derby!
Love a good mystery/scavenger hunt/Clue? This place is for you- and it’s right around the corner!
Escape LOL
1757 N Tate School RdLove a good mystery/scavenger hunt/Clue? This place is for you- and it’s right around the corner!
Never thrown an ax before? Here’s your chance— totally fun and a workout too!
18 locals recommend
Grizzly Axes
6300 N Davis HwyNever thrown an ax before? Here’s your chance— totally fun and a workout too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Don’t miss the downtown! Unique shopping, dining, views, events, history and entertainment around the clock.
212 locals recommend
Downtown
Don’t miss the downtown! Unique shopping, dining, views, events, history and entertainment around the clock.
Want to add some romance? Carriages of Pensacola offers horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown and quiet historic neighborhoods! Perfect all year round on a beautiful evening. Board your private carriage at Jackson’s, then enjoy fine dining where you started. Reservation required.
100 locals recommend
Jackson's Steakhouse
400 S Palafox StWant to add some romance? Carriages of Pensacola offers horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown and quiet historic neighborhoods! Perfect all year round on a beautiful evening. Board your private carriage at Jackson’s, then enjoy fine dining where you started. Reservation required.
Arts & Culture
Pensacola Museum of Art
407 S Jefferson StSaenger Theatre
22 S Palafox StHistoric, beautifully renovated Pensacola original!
Shopping
University Town Plaza
7171 N Davis HwyCordova Mall
5100 N 9th AveOpen Saturday from 9-2, rain or shine : ) You'll see our neighbor Paul there with his wonderful home-popped kettle corn!
165 locals recommend
Palafox Market
121 N Palafox StOpen Saturday from 9-2, rain or shine : ) You'll see our neighbor Paul there with his wonderful home-popped kettle corn!
Blue Moon is a great pick for all things vintage/antique, but don’t stop there- this main drag of antique shops has plenty to offer!
Blue Moon Antique Mall
3721 W Navy BlvdBlue Moon is a great pick for all things vintage/antique, but don’t stop there- this main drag of antique shops has plenty to offer!
Franklin's Antiques
6550 Mobile HwyAnother great antique/vintage venue closer to our listing!
Antique Marketplace
10100 Pensacola BlvdVintage/antique shop 4 miles south on Hwy 29!
Cantonment Mercantile
406 US-29Fun and highly rated vintage shop in the heart of li’l old Cantonment!