Please help me with my annual search for new restaurants.

[DuneAHH]

Gravel Road (in the former Yianni's location). Terrific for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

 

[Kirkus]

On our way down in the morning. Thanks for the tips!

Seems like years ago, there was a place that was on the second floor of a standalone building somewhere near Earstern Lake (on the south side of 30-A). I was thinkng that was Cafe Tango, but it was clearly something else. Did I dream it? Was there some other Cafe "something" that has gone to Seaside in the sky?

 

[shakennotstirred]

On our way down in the morning. Thanks for the tips!

Seems like years ago, there was a place that was on the second floor of a standalone building somewhere near Earstern Lake (on the south side of 30-A). I was thinkng that was Cafe Tango, but it was clearly something else. Did I dream it? Was there some other Cafe "something" that has gone to Seaside in the sky?

Are you thinking of D&K's Cafe in Grayton? It has been closed for a couple years. Shorty's is now in it's place.

 

[ReginaR]

Criolla's is gone so you can forget that and we stopped going to Fish Out of Water because its too fareeezing cold for us girls in our spaghetti straps and sandals. Its one thing to bring a wrap but another thing to haul out socks mid meal. Gravel Road is great and the food is wonderful in a casual comfy atmosphere. Fire (in Grayton) is good and if you want Italian without pretense try Enzo's about a block north of Smiling Fish.

 

[TreeFrog]

There's not much new. It takes a brave soul to open a new spot in this economy. Shoo Mama's is in the former BBQ location on 98, but I haven't been there yet. The chocolate/small plate place in Rosemary (name escapes me at the moment) is excellent, but specialized. Have you been to George's or La Cocina? Both good. It is indeed hard to beat the highly recommended spots like Stinky's, Fire, Gravel Road, etc. They get a lot of mentions for a reason...

 

[TreeFrog]

Oh, and Kirkus, Shades is alive and kicking in Inlet. Not the same vibe, but a good spot nonetheless. And Hurricane is now in Grayton Corners. Doing just fine there, thank you.

 

[BeachBumRobRok]

Only a week away from our annual trip to Seaside, and happily, the only oil of concern is in the fryer at B&A's (crisping up some sweet potato fries). I'm looking for some restaurant recommendations - we tend to have leisurely meals, sometimes comprised only of multiple shared appetizers and nice wine or cold Red Stripes, and always with a nice vibe.

Over the years, our regular spots have included Cafe Thirty-A, Jean Noel's Cafe Rendezvous, Red Bar, the Roof Top Bar (Tarpon Club) and B&A's (and its Taco Bar). I sure miss D&K's, 331's, and the original Shades and Hurricane Grill in Seaside. We've always intended to try Cafe Tango, but somehow have never made it. We've moved away from Fish Out of Water, Criolla's and Borago as they somehow seem too . . . something . . . (like I need to tuck in my T-shirt?) And I'm usually too lazy/sunburned/imbibed to drive all the way to Stinky's.

So with all that, any ideas for me? (And a good substitute for Kat's key lime pie at D&K's?)

you need to chekout the Santa Rosa Beach Club. it is open to the public. It has an awesome view right on th gulf. sunsets are incredible.
they have changed the chef and dinner menu and its really good. they have different drink specials every night and if you ask for the service director and tell him you saw this on sowal he will give you some kind if discount.