Guidebook for Pensacola
Food Scene
Hub Stacey's at The Point
5851 Galvez RdLocally owned restaurant with wonderful food
Pensacola Cooks Kitchen
4051 Barrancas AveSmall spot, excellent food with large portions and locals
The Grits a YaYa is world-famous and just absolutely AMAZING! The oysters are delicious, sushi is always tasty, etc.
217 locals recommend
The Fish House
600 S Barracks StThe Grits a YaYa is world-famous and just absolutely AMAZING! The oysters are delicious, sushi is always tasty, etc.
The fried chicken is what they are best known for. The smothered pork chop is also stellar. Their jazz brunch is legendary. In addition to wonderful food though, their employees are so charming!
108 locals recommend
Five Sisters Blues Cafe
421 W Belmont StThe fried chicken is what they are best known for. The smothered pork chop is also stellar. Their jazz brunch is legendary. In addition to wonderful food though, their employees are so charming!
It's a cash-only establishment but it's legendary here in Pensacola for their burgers (although no cheese on the burgers).
25 locals recommend
Blue Dot
310 N De Villiers StIt's a cash-only establishment but it's legendary here in Pensacola for their burgers (although no cheese on the burgers).
Authentic-smoked meats and delicious sides are available at this BBQ spot that's frequented by locals.
20 locals recommend
Brother's BBQ
3309 Gulf Beach HwyAuthentic-smoked meats and delicious sides are available at this BBQ spot that's frequented by locals.
Fisherman's Corner
13486 Perdido Key DrDelicious food.
Tons of food for reasonable prices, it's totally an experience to eat at the "Home of the Thrown Rolls."
99 locals recommend
Lambert's Cafe
2981 S McKenzie StTons of food for reasonable prices, it's totally an experience to eat at the "Home of the Thrown Rolls."
One of the top spots in Pensacola. Wonderful food, lively atmosphere, and a must-see spot in Downtown Pensacola.
380 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory StOne of the top spots in Pensacola. Wonderful food, lively atmosphere, and a must-see spot in Downtown Pensacola.
Can you come to Pensacola and not visit the spot that even Emeril insures that he visits each time he's in the area? South Market is highly recommended. Their meatloaf has won awards in the Pensacola area.
29 locals recommend
South Market (Pensacola)
905 E Main StCan you come to Pensacola and not visit the spot that even Emeril insures that he visits each time he's in the area? South Market is highly recommended. Their meatloaf has won awards in the Pensacola area.
Drinks & Nightlife
World famous FloraBama offers a variety of music acts every single day. My personal favorite is catching the Dueling Pianos on Thursday nights; however, world famous acts have performed and sang about the Bama (to include Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Chestney, etc.
You should try a Bushwacker if you go here. It's a local drink that tastes like an adult chocolate milkshake but as a warning, it has six different types of rum in it but doesn't taste like it does so it'll creep up on you quickly.
374 locals recommend
Flora-Bama
17401 Perdido Key DrWorld famous FloraBama offers a variety of music acts every single day. My personal favorite is catching the Dueling Pianos on Thursday nights; however, world famous acts have performed and sang about the Bama (to include Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Chestney, etc.
You should try a Bushwacker if you go here. It's a local drink that tastes like an adult chocolate milkshake but as a warning, it has six different types of rum in it but doesn't taste like it does so it'll creep up on you quickly.
Seville is the spot to go to in Pensacola. There are several themed areas to it so you can dance, listen to Blues, enjoy rock music, dueling pianos, etc.
The Hurricane is the drink that Seville is famous for.
234 locals recommend
Seville Quarter
130 E Government StSeville is the spot to go to in Pensacola. There are several themed areas to it so you can dance, listen to Blues, enjoy rock music, dueling pianos, etc.
The Hurricane is the drink that Seville is famous for.
Beach locations
Johnson's Beach is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. It doesn't get a lot of tourists to it and it's a beautiful spot.
72 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore
13300 Johnson Beach RdJohnson's Beach is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. It doesn't get a lot of tourists to it and it's a beautiful spot.
Lots of pavilions, low entrance fee, gorgeous views of the Gulf, restroom facilities on site, and it's close to the Perdido Key Visitor's Center with their 400 gallon pirate themed fish tank from the TV show Tanked.
26 locals recommend
Perdido Key State Park
15301 Perdido Key DriveLots of pavilions, low entrance fee, gorgeous views of the Gulf, restroom facilities on site, and it's close to the Perdido Key Visitor's Center with their 400 gallon pirate themed fish tank from the TV show Tanked.
You can see a variety of true Florida backgrounds at Big Lagoon. There are nature trails, beaches, playground sets, an observation tower, and many other items available to see at Big Lagoon.
88 locals recommend
Big Lagoon State Park
12301 Gulf Beach HwyYou can see a variety of true Florida backgrounds at Big Lagoon. There are nature trails, beaches, playground sets, an observation tower, and many other items available to see at Big Lagoon.
The Quietwater Beach area offers calm waters, several restaurants, and a variety of options for visitors of all ages.
50 locals recommend
Quietwater Beach Boardwalk
400 Quietwater Beach RdThe Quietwater Beach area offers calm waters, several restaurants, and a variety of options for visitors of all ages.
Come visit the spot where Geronimo was held. There are amazing beaches, an awesome fort which you can do a self-guided tour of or an actual guided tour, there is a museum onsite as well.
Ft Pickens is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore so the admission cost / receipt is good for admission for a period of seven days to the other parts in the group; therefore, a visit to Johnson's Beach which is nearby to the house could be arranged along with one to Ft Pickens for the same cost.
I'd recommend eating at Peg Leg Petes if you visit Pensacola Beach / Ft Pickens. The toll is $1 cash to get onto the beach, unless you have a Sunpass and you can check in for the wait at Peg Leg Petes prior to your arrival on Yelp. This has saved us a TON of time!
394 locals recommend
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdCome visit the spot where Geronimo was held. There are amazing beaches, an awesome fort which you can do a self-guided tour of or an actual guided tour, there is a museum onsite as well.
Ft Pickens is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore so the admission cost / receipt is good for admission for a period of seven days to the other parts in the group; therefore, a visit to Johnson's Beach which is nearby to the house could be arranged along with one to Ft Pickens for the same cost.
I'd recommend eating at Peg Leg Petes if you visit Pensacola Beach / Ft Pickens. The toll is $1 cash to get onto the beach, unless you have a Sunpass and you can check in for the wait at Peg Leg Petes prior to your arrival on Yelp. This has saved us a TON of time!