Although there are only a hand-full of restaurants on Navarre Beach, you will discover some of the best food you've ever tasted in these establishments. Of course, there are plenty of dining and nightlife options in Navarre and it's neighboring communities. Navarre claims only three restaurants on the beach, but the eateries here are comfortable and friendly and have prized patios overlooking the water. For down-home cooking and casual elegance, just stick around. For fancier cuisine and national chains, you'll have to venture to Fort Walton and Pensacola.
Cocodrie's 8649 Gulf Boulevard Navarre Beach, FL 32566 (850) 939-8777 www.cocodries.com With the mixture of jazz and the aroma of fresh seafood with Creole seasonings, Cocodrie's offers Gulf Coast fare with a New Orleans twist. Vacationers take note--this local favorite fills up fast on the weekends, so it's best to call ahead for reservations. Copeland's Famous New Orleans Restaurant 400 East Chase Street Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 432-7738 www.copelandsofneworleans.com Choose from fresh, delicious seafood, pasta, sizzling steaks, desserts and specialty drinks at this restaurant that specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. DeVinci's Italian Restaurant 8137 Navarre Parkway Navarre Beach, FL 32566 (850) 939-2089 www.devincis.com Checkered tablecloths and candlelight set the mood in this cozy, family-run local favorite. Everything on the menu is made from scratch; sauces, breads, pizzas and mouth-watering desserts. Don't miss the angel-hair pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh grouper. Kazbor's Grille 1878 Andorra Street Navarre, FL 32566 (850) 936-5800 www.kazborsgrille.com This family sports grill serves up steaks, pasta, burgers and wings. They open daily at 11am and accept all major credit cards. The Marina Cafe 404 Highway 98 E Destin Harbor, FL 32541 (850) 847-7960 www.marinacafe.com For a fancier experience, visitors head to Destin's most romantic eatery, where candlelight and mood music accompany upscale New American fare. Enjoy fusilli with roast chicken and sun-dried tomatoes with a glass of wine while you gaze at the twinkling harbor lights. McGuire's Irish Pub 600 E Gregory Street Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 433-6789 www.mcguiresirishpub.com Awarded the Golden Spoon Award and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for many years, and recommended by Mobil Travel Guide and AAA, this 400-seat, 20,000-square foot landmark restaurant and pub is reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century New York Irish saloon. They serve the best steaks, seafood, burgers and Irish fare this side of Boston. Open daily for lunch and dinner. The Twist - Custom Ice Cream 1816 Prado Street Navarre, FL 32566 (850) 936-1137 Serving Ice Cream Club products with a twist! More than 40 flavors of soft serve and 16 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream. Banana splits, milkshakes, malts, sundaes, lots of "Twist-ins," floats, ice cream cakes, smoothies and more. Open late Friday and Saturday. Just north of Hwy 98 across from Regions Bank's drive-through. Vinnie R's 7552 Navarre Parkway Navarre, FL 32566 (850) 936-4811 Fresh dough and sauces come together at Vinnie R's to create New York City-style pizza and Italian pastas. Open daily from 11am for lunch and dinner. |