Best Restaurants Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach offers a delightful dining experience that caters to every mood—whether you're craving casual brunch, beachfront cocktails, or upscale cuisine. Here are the top places to eat in Rosemary Beach, thoughtfully grouped for any occasion:

☕️ Morning & Casual Bites

• Amavida Coffee Roasters – Local favorite for ethically sourced espresso, cold brew, and light breakfast options. Perfect start to a day exploring the town rachelcourtney.com+7southernliving.com+7havanabeachbar.com+7.

• Charlie's Café – The go-to spot for grab-and-go breakfasts, sandwiches, ice cream, and donuts—ideal for a beach picnic nola.eater.com.

• Cowgirl Kitchen – Quirky and family-friendly; known for hearty breakfast tacos, flatbreads, nachos—great for fuel after a swim nola.eater.com+1reddit.com+1.

• Summer Kitchen Café – Cozy main‑street diner serving Southern‑leaning breakfast, lunch, and early evening bites—perfect for a casual sit‑down rachelcourtney.com+3southernliving.com+3nola.eater.com+3.

🍽️ Lunch & Casual Dining

• Cowgirl Kitchen – Works just as well for lunch, offering satisfying comfort food in a laid‑back atmosphere southernliving.com+1southernliving.com+1.

• Seacrest Sundries Market & Café – A convenient café for fresh fare and relaxed lunches rosemarybeach.com.

🍷 Upscale Lunch & Dinner

• Gallion’s Restaurant – Elevated coastal cuisine and small plates on Barrett Square, with a top-notch wine list. Great for date nights or special occasions rooftop30a.com+6tripadvisor.com+6gallions30a.com+6.

• Restaurant Paradis – Chic and intimate, featuring Gulf seafood and steaks. Praised for meticulous service and atmosphere brides.com+7opentable.com+7restaurantparadis.com+7.

• Cuvee 30A – Casual fine dining led by Chef Tim Creehan: standout seared tuna, prime steaks, excellent wine selection opentable.com+1rosemarybeach.com+1.

• Ambrosia 30A – A go-to for upscale seafood and luxury steaks in a refined setting opentable.com+1nola.eater.com+1.

🌅 Beachfront & Rooftop Dining

• Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar – Prime sunset location with Gulf views. Upscale seafood, cocktails, brunch, and an upstairs lounge southernliving.com+2rooftop30a.com+2nola.eater.com+2.

• Havana Beach Bar & Grill – Beachfront dining inspired by Hemingway’s Cuba, complete with cocktails, brunch, and live music nola.eater.com+3havanabeachbar.com+3tripadvisor.com+3.

🍫 Dessert & Sweet Treats

• La Crema Tapas & Chocolate – Shared desserts, Spanish tapas, chocolate fondue, and indulgent sipping chocolate facebook.com+5nola.eater.com+5southernliving.com+5.

• The Sugar Shak – Classic candy shop and ice cream parlor—kids (and kids-at-heart) love its nostalgic charm nola.eater.com+5southernliving.com+5southernliving.com+5.

🌟 Hidden Gems & Local Favorites

• Edward’s Fine Food & Wine – A cozy courtyard restaurant with Mediterranean-influenced dishes like tuna tartare and baked oysters rosemarybeach.com+2nola.eater.com+2reddit.com+2.

• CK Feed & Supply – Gourmet take‑out spot offering picnic provisions, dips, casseroles—hands‑off but upscale food to enjoy on the go nola.eater.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1.

• Lola Coastal Italian (nearby in Seacrest) – Laid‑back Italian fare with pizza, pasta, cocktails—a favorite among locals rosemarybeach.com+3rachelcourtney.com+3nola.eater.com+3.

🏆 Featured Choices

• Gallion’s – #2 on Tripadvisor with 4.9 stars: upscale small plates and wine nola.eater.com+4tripadvisor.com+4opentable.com+4.

• La Crema – 4.4 stars on Tripadvisor, celebrated for tapas and desserts tripadvisor.com.

• Cowgirl Kitchen – 4.1 stars and widely praised for casual brunch and shareables southernliving.com+5tripadvisor.com+5reddit.com+5.

• Pescado & Havana Beach – Highly rated on OpenTable and Southern Living for views and evening ambiance southernliving.com+7opentable.com+7southernliving.com+7.

🍽️ Dining Tips

• Make reservations for Gallion’s, Paradis, Cuvee, Pescado, and Havana—especially for sunset or weekend slots.

• Dress code: Casual to resort casual; flip-flops fine for daytime but consider smarter attire for evening.

• Brunch + sunset = prime: Book early for weekend brunch or rooftop seats as views fill fast.

OR DINE ON THE WATER WITH 30a Yacht Charters

Enjoy a cruise to Destin, Crab Island, Shell Island or the Gulf of American on one of 30a Yacht Charters trips. A great way to dine out, but with style. 30a Yacht Charters offers a premium catered experience where guests can enjoy a yacht charter and dine with their family, bachelorette party, a group of friends, etc. Our Yacht Charters are perfect for sunset cruises, day cruises, etc. Visit www.30ayachtcharters.com

PONTOON RENTALS- Why not go out to eat at a few fun places on the water. 30a POntoon Rental offers guests the opportunity to enjoy time boating, but also dining at a fun restaurant. Visit www.30apontoon.com

30a Rental Company- Get to your dining restaurant in style by visiting 30a Rental Company. 30a Rental Company offers luxury car rentals, Tiki Boat Rentals, exotic car rentals, etc. 30a Rental Company also offers catering for 30a, catering for Destin, etc. Visit www.30arentalcompany.com

ISLAND TIME TIKI- Go to dinner on an 18 passenger party boat. A great way to enjoy a dinner with family and friends. Get 18 of your buddies and hire our catering company to get time with your guests Visit www.islandtimetiki.com

ISLAND LIFE YACHT CHARTERS- Coming to Panama City near Rosemary Beach guests can enjoy a Yacht Charter on one of our fabulous Yacht Charter experiences. Visit www.islandlifeyachtcharters.com