Guide to Local Restaurant Reservations

Besides their delicious and innovative cuisine, South Walton restaurants are known for their laid-back yet refined vibe, making the dining scene an enjoyable exploration for groups of all kinds and sizes. However, the larger your group, the more challenging it can be to find just the right place. Here we’re spotlighting some favorite restaurants that take reservations. As you plan ahead for a seamless dining experience, please keep in mind that reservation offerings are subject to change at each restaurant’s discretion.

Cafe Thirty-A (Seagrove)
Need 30a reservations at a classic establishment? You can’t miss with Cafe Thirty-A, a long-time standard and a “Best Fine Dining” Diamond Winner of the Perfect in South Walton Awards. This casual fine-dining venue features a contemporary, eclectic menu with fine wines and ice-cold martinis. Renowned for fabulous food, impeccable service, and gracious hospitality, online reservations are available via Resy.

Vue on 30A (Santa Rosa Beach)
Santa Rosa fine dining is only a step away with this “Best Fine Dining” Platinum Winner of the Perfect in South Walton Awards. Enjoy a beachfront experience with panoramic views of the Gulf and sample creative, delicious menus thoughtfully designed by a team of culinary experts. Online reservations are available via OpenTable.

Roux 30A (Grayton Beach)
This fine dining standout features community tables and an open kitchen concept with options for private meals as well. Their ever-changing, six-course tasting menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Online reservations are available via Resy.

Surfing Deer (Seagrove)
Modern and stylish, Surfing Deer pays homage to the history of the vibrant 30A beach community. Named after developer C.H. McGee’s famous pet deer that could often be spotted frolicking on local beaches, the restaurant combines classic charm with dynamic flavor and ultra-fresh ingredients. Online reservations are available via Resy.

Cuvee 30A (Inlet Beach)
Craving creative coastal classics? Indulge in award-winning signature dishes from Chef Tim Creehan like pecan-crusted grouper and burrata mashed potatoes. Dive into the world-class wine list with 30A’s exclusive Wine Spectator Best-of Award of Excellence, and sample cocktails during a happy hour voted among the “Best of the Emerald Coast.” Online reservations are available via their website.

Borago (Grayton Beach)
Grayton Beach, Florida restaurants like this one are perfect after a day by the ocean. An authentic take on traditional Italian cuisine in the classic trattoria tradition, all dishes are made by the owner chefs. Well-known for their signature drinks, Borago bartenders squeeze fresh juice daily for can’t-miss mixers. Reservations are available by phone at (850) 213-4156 or (850) 213-4157.

Gallion’s (Rosemary Beach)
Looking for Rosemary Beach restaurants that take reservations? Indulge in elevated small plates and chef-inspired dishes in the heart of Rosemary’s Barrett Square. An expansive quartz bar and Gallion’s Cocktail Lounge feature more than 150 wines and 500 handpicked labels of wine, spirits, and beer. Online reservations are available via OpenTable.

Restaurant Paradis (Rosemary Beach)
For some of the best seafood in Rosemary Beach, try this small fine-dining gem focused on coastal cuisine. The restaurant’s cozy surroundings and good company evoke a warm neighborhood feel, while the menu changes with the seasons based on locally sourced products. Reservations are available by phone at (850) 534-0400.

Bijoux (Sandestin)
Located in The Market Shops at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, this surf-meets-turf destination features fresh Gulf seafood, prime steaks, and an extensive wine list. Online reservations are available via OpenTable.

Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood (Sandestin)
This renowned New York-style steakhouse serves original, fresh seafood dishes and the finest aged Prime USDA steaks. With an award-winning 600-label wine list, your taste buds are in for a treat in this intimate, unhurried venue within Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Online reservations are available via OpenTable.

Emeril’s Coastal (Miramar Beach)
Miramar Beach restaurants like this one take a new approach to classic combinations. Located at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, Emeril’s Coastal features a fun atmosphere and seafood-centric menu with specialties like Gulf shrimp cocktail, Florida rock shrimp rolls, and oyster spaghetti. Online reservations are available via SevenRooms.

Citizen (Alys Beach)
Located on Florida’s scenic highway 30A, this coastal tavern serves up creative fare with a hyper-local focus. Drawing on cuisines from every coast, the menu and beverage program is driven by seasonal ingredients. Complete with a raw bar and spacious dining room, diners can enjoy wood-fired flavor and reimagined coastal classics. Online reservations are available via Resy, but walk-ins are welcome.