The best restaurants in Pensacola

63 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of Pensacola’s best · Entertainment · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Nightlife · Beauty · Bakeries & Sweets · Arts & Culture · Shopping · Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · Home & Garden · Sporting Goods

Pinned in Pensacola today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Pensacola — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Restaurants · 63 places · showing the latest additions first

Prime & Beyond Wagyu Steakhouse is all about highly marbled, ridiculously tender cuts crafted with modern polish from an open-concept…

650 E 9 Mile Rd · ✓ checked Jul 28

Prime & Beyond Wagyu Steakhouse is all about highly marbled, ridiculously tender cuts crafted with modern polish from an open-concept kitchen. This week, level up with a broiled Wagyu ribeye or the crispy fried Wagyu cutlet with mushroom veloute and garlic confit, then finish strong with a flourless chocolate torte.

Website ↗

Phở Golden Palace Vietnamese Restaurant dials in that long-simmered pho broth locals swear by, plus a legit Bun Bo Hue with real lemongrass…

7156 N Davis Hwy · ✓ checked Jul 28

Phở Golden Palace Vietnamese Restaurant dials in that long-simmered pho broth locals swear by, plus a legit Bun Bo Hue with real lemongrass heat worth a slurp this week. If soup's not the mood, their loaded vermicelli bowls and crisp spring rolls hit the spot, and bubble tea seals the deal.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 4, 2026

Website ↗

Teppanyaki is grilled tableside at this easygoing Japanese restaurant also featuring a sushi bar.

4731 Bayou Blvd

Teppanyaki is grilled tableside at this easygoing Japanese restaurant also featuring a sushi bar.

Website ↗

Bonelli's

Restaurants

Warm, family-owned Italian locale known for hearty home-style entrees & desserts.

1217 N 9th Ave

Warm, family-owned Italian locale known for hearty home-style entrees & desserts.

Website ↗
Run a Pensacola business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

Food truck specializing in burgers, including Wagyu meat options, plus fries and tenders in brown bags.

2435 N 12th Ave

Food truck specializing in burgers, including Wagyu meat options, plus fries and tenders in brown bags.

Website ↗

Steel Pony Diner

Restaurants

Casual spot serving Portuguese-influenced American eats, along with vegan choices.

309 S Reus St

Casual spot serving Portuguese-influenced American eats, along with vegan choices.

Website ↗

Sonny's BBQ

Restaurants

Long-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.

6702 N 9th Ave

Long-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.

Website ↗

Koi Sushi

Restaurants

Casual eatery serving a menu of familiar Japanese dishes such as sushi and ramen.

2 E 9 Mile Rd #4

Casual eatery serving a menu of familiar Japanese dishes such as sushi and ramen.

Website ↗

Casual, clean joint serving a la carte sushi and other Japanese fare such as hibachi items, teriyaki, katsu and gyoza.

5045 N 9th Ave

Casual, clean joint serving a la carte sushi and other Japanese fare such as hibachi items, teriyaki, katsu and gyoza.

Website ↗

Wingstop

Restaurants

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

5147 Bayou Blvd

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

Website ↗

Casual sushi house with hibachi, Japanese kitchen entrees & happy hours in wood-trimmed quarters

4880 N 9th Ave

Casual sushi house with hibachi, Japanese kitchen entrees & happy hours in wood-trimmed quarters

Website ↗

Tasting menu and vegan options in a cozy bistro influenced by Greek cuisine.

555 Scenic Hwy

Tasting menu and vegan options in a cozy bistro influenced by Greek cuisine.

Website ↗

Relaxed eatery serving traditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho and spring rolls.

6245 N Davis Hwy Ste A

Relaxed eatery serving traditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho and spring rolls.

Website ↗

Casual eatery whipping up burgers and other comfort food along with beer and cocktails.

9 E Garden St

Casual eatery whipping up burgers and other comfort food along with beer and cocktails.

Website ↗

Bubba's 33

Restaurants

Burgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.

7001 N Davis Hwy

Burgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.

Website ↗

Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.

5906 N Davis Hwy

Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.

Website ↗

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

5108 N 9th Ave

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

Website ↗

Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

721 E Gregory St

Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

Website ↗

Cafe Single Fin

Restaurants

Hip, chill joint for craft beer and casual eats such as sandwiches and salads, plus a skate park and shop.

380 N 9th Ave

Hip, chill joint for craft beer and casual eats such as sandwiches and salads, plus a skate park and shop.

Website ↗

Kalbi Ichiban

Restaurants

Traditional Korean BBQ & Japanese classics are served with craft cocktails at this spacious venue.

600 W Garden St

Traditional Korean BBQ & Japanese classics are served with craft cocktails at this spacious venue.

Website ↗

Casual bistro offering traditional Italian mains such as chicken piccata & lasagne, plus a full bar.

29 Palafox Pl

Casual bistro offering traditional Italian mains such as chicken piccata & lasagne, plus a full bar.

Website ↗

Nippon Sushi

Restaurants

Casual Japanese restaurant inside Cordova Mall serving a range of dishes from ramen to sushi plus beer and wine.

Cordova Mall, 5100 N 9th Ave

Casual Japanese restaurant inside Cordova Mall serving a range of dishes from ramen to sushi plus beer and wine.

Website ↗

Ruby Slipper

Restaurants

Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.

509 S Palafox St

Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.

Website ↗

South Market

Restaurants

Relaxed place for cocktails and craft beers, plus oysters, burgers and seafood tacos.

232 E Main St

Relaxed place for cocktails and craft beers, plus oysters, burgers and seafood tacos.

Website ↗

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

2260 Langley Ave

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

Website ↗

Chowder house with real confessional booths & stained-glass windows plus views over the sound.

800 Quietwater Beach Rd (Gulf Breeze)

Chowder house with real confessional booths & stained-glass windows plus views over the sound.

Website ↗

Casual, family-run joint dishing out an array of hearty American breakfast staples like pancakes, omelets and burritos.

3102 E Cervantes St

Casual, family-run joint dishing out an array of hearty American breakfast staples like pancakes, omelets and burritos.

Website ↗

Casual eatery offering sushi, teriyaki steaks and tempura dishes, plus a sushi bar.

1741 E 9 Mile Rd

Casual eatery offering sushi, teriyaki steaks and tempura dishes, plus a sushi bar.

Website ↗

Restaurant serving Italian cuisine, including handmade pasta and wood-fired dishes.

101 E Intendencia St

Restaurant serving Italian cuisine, including handmade pasta and wood-fired dishes.

Website ↗

Trailer-style Mexican grill next to a gas station offering tacos & burritos in an outdoor setting.

7955 N Davis Hwy

Trailer-style Mexican grill next to a gas station offering tacos & burritos in an outdoor setting.

Website ↗

The Oar House

Restaurants

Tiki-roofed setting for American fare paired with views of Bahia Mar Marina & occasional live tunes.

1000 S Pace Blvd

Tiki-roofed setting for American fare paired with views of Bahia Mar Marina & occasional live tunes.

Website ↗

Restaurant Iron

Restaurants

Buzzy, stylish locale serving gourmet, reimagined takes on Southern cuisine, plus clever cocktails.

22 N Palafox St

Buzzy, stylish locale serving gourmet, reimagined takes on Southern cuisine, plus clever cocktails.

Website ↗

Polonza Bistro

Restaurants

Relaxed coffee bar/cafe for regional dishes & housemade baked goods at breakfast & lunch.

286 N Palafox St · ✓ checked Aug 7

Relaxed coffee bar/cafe for regional dishes & housemade baked goods at breakfast & lunch.

Website ↗

Dharma Blue

Restaurants

Cozy cafe serving an expansive menu including everything from sushi to pork tenderloin.

300 S Alcaniz St

Cozy cafe serving an expansive menu including everything from sushi to pork tenderloin.

Website ↗

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

5153 Bayou Blvd

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

Website ↗

Phở Real

Restaurants

Cozy eatery serving traditional Vietnamese dishes, like pho and spring rolls offered in a clean, family-run setting.

8102 N Davis Hwy #12

Cozy eatery serving traditional Vietnamese dishes, like pho and spring rolls offered in a clean, family-run setting.

Website ↗

Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.

605 E Gregory St

Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.

Website ↗

Casual, family-run establishment, serving Vietnamese staples like pho, banh mi and noodle dishes, plus sushi and steak.

10015 N Davis Hwy Ste 600

Casual, family-run establishment, serving Vietnamese staples like pho, banh mi and noodle dishes, plus sushi and steak.

Website ↗

Sky's Pizza Pie

Restaurants

New York–style pizzas, calzones & draft beer doled out in easygoing digs with counter seating.

5559 N Davis Hwy A

New York–style pizzas, calzones & draft beer doled out in easygoing digs with counter seating.

Website ↗

Pretzels, schnitzels, and other German dishes served with imported beers in a casual, kid-friendly setting.

10 S Palafox St

Pretzels, schnitzels, and other German dishes served with imported beers in a casual, kid-friendly setting.

Website ↗

Chic, open eatery offering New American meals & desserts, plus coffee, cocktails & outdoor seating.

6205 N 9th Ave

Chic, open eatery offering New American meals & desserts, plus coffee, cocktails & outdoor seating.

Website ↗

Mr. Wings

Restaurants

Casual eatery specializing in Southern-style wings, plus fried chicken and burgers.

1708 W Fairfield Dr

Casual eatery specializing in Southern-style wings, plus fried chicken and burgers.

Website ↗

Jerry's Drive In

Restaurants

This longtime neighborhood joint dishes up burgers, fried fish & more in a laid-back setting.

2815 E Cervantes St

This longtime neighborhood joint dishes up burgers, fried fish & more in a laid-back setting.

Website ↗

Casual eatery offering creative Wagyu burgers and chicken sandwiches, plus a sauce flight option to try all the house-made dips.

319 N Tarragona St

Casual eatery offering creative Wagyu burgers and chicken sandwiches, plus a sauce flight option to try all the house-made dips.

Website ↗

Pizzeria serving classic & specialty pies alongside salads & soups on an outdoor patio.

4801 N 9th Ave

Pizzeria serving classic & specialty pies alongside salads & soups on an outdoor patio.

Website ↗

High-end steakhouse specializing in dry-aged beef as well as seafood dishes.

123 E Government St

High-end steakhouse specializing in dry-aged beef as well as seafood dishes.

Website ↗

Refined venue offering premium steaks, chops & wine in a high-ceilinged room dating to the 1860s.

400 S Palafox St

Refined venue offering premium steaks, chops & wine in a high-ceilinged room dating to the 1860s.

Website ↗

Pizza, simple pastas & other informal Italian dishes are served amid country-kitchen decor.

2174 W 9 Mile Rd

Pizza, simple pastas & other informal Italian dishes are served amid country-kitchen decor.

Website ↗

Homey Italian restaurant, known for its pizzas and pastas, plus seafood dishes.

1350 S Blue Angel Pkwy Unit A

Homey Italian restaurant, known for its pizzas and pastas, plus seafood dishes.

Website ↗

Charming bistro featuring a menu of Vietnamese dishes served by robots and a clean, cozy atmosphere.

501 S Palafox St

Charming bistro featuring a menu of Vietnamese dishes served by robots and a clean, cozy atmosphere.

Website ↗

Seville Quarter

Restaurants

Vast venue offering 7 themed rooms including a pool hall, dance club, & many dining & bar options.

130 E Government St · ✓ checked Aug 7

Vast venue offering 7 themed rooms including a pool hall, dance club, & many dining & bar options.

Website ↗

Blues artists share top billing with Creole-style Southern fare in this energetic, historic space.

421 W Belmont St

Blues artists share top billing with Creole-style Southern fare in this energetic, historic space.

Website ↗

Basic Japanese/sushi menu served in modest quarters with a sushi bar & traditional tatami seating.

5555 N Davis Hwy

Basic Japanese/sushi menu served in modest quarters with a sushi bar & traditional tatami seating.

Website ↗

Set within a wine store, this wine bar serves pizza, sandwiches, and small plates, plus desserts.

Inside Wine World, 4970 Bayou Blvd

Set within a wine store, this wine bar serves pizza, sandwiches, and small plates, plus desserts.

Website ↗

Basil & Sprout

Restaurants

Laid-back restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese dishes, from pho to vermicelli bowls, with vegetarian items.

4771-1 Bayou Blvd

Laid-back restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese dishes, from pho to vermicelli bowls, with vegetarian items.

Website ↗

Wayback Burgers

Restaurants

Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

5100 N 9th Ave

Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

Website ↗

Laid-back restaurant for Asian-inspired small plates, cocktails, wine and beer.

11b Palafox Pl

Laid-back restaurant for Asian-inspired small plates, cocktails, wine and beer.

Website ↗

Blue Dot café

Restaurants

No-frills counter-serve joint with a modest seating area & pared-down menu of burgers & ribs.

310 N De Villiers St

No-frills counter-serve joint with a modest seating area & pared-down menu of burgers & ribs.

Website ↗

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

311 N 9th Ave

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

Website ↗

Pho Gulf Breeze

Restaurants

Popular eatery featuring pho and noodle soups, plus banh mi sandwiches and vegetarian options.

3475 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (Gulf Breeze)

Popular eatery featuring pho and noodle soups, plus banh mi sandwiches and vegetarian options.

Website ↗

MISSION BBQ

Restaurants

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

5140 N 9th Ave

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

Website ↗

Texas Roadhouse

Restaurants

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

7177 N Davis Hwy

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

Website ↗

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

903 Airport Blvd

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →