The Forgotten Coast on the eastern end of the Florida Panhandle is a beautiful area that combines charming communities with untouched nature. This area is known for its natural beauty and pristine beaches, but the Forgotten Coast also offers unique dining experiences and delicious meals that visitors and locals love.
We have compiled a list of the top eateries on the Forgotten Coast that you will want to add to your list when you visit. You will find fresh seafood, waterfront restaurants, upscale dining, family-friendly casual spots, and more. There is something for everyone when you visit the area.
Restaurants in Mexico Beach
Killer Seafood
820 US-98, Mexico Beach
This unique food truck dining experience is highly rated by locals and visitors. This charming little gem offers a delectable array of seafood delights. The friendly staff serves up calamari, shrimp tacos, tuna tacos, snapper tacos, flounder sandwiches, soft shell crab, scallops, and more. The open-air picnic dining area overlooking the stunning bay creates the perfect place for a casual lunch.
Open Wednesday Through Sunday from 11 am to 4:30 pm
Mango Marleys
3102 US-98, Mexico Beach
When you want to relax on island time, Mango Marleys is the spot for you. This Florida restaurant with Caribbean vibes has a menu to delight your taste buds. With so many choices such as tikki shrimp, kahuna burgers, and mango mahi there is something for everyone.
They have a full drink menu that includes virgin daiquiris and Shirley Temples. For a special treat try something on the dessert menu such as a Jamaican split or key lime pie. They even offer a cook-your-catch opinion, to bring your catch of the day and let them prepare it for you.
Open 11 am till 9 pm Daily, Closed Tuesdays
Dining in Port St Joe, Florida
Indian Pass Raw Bar
8391 County Rd 30A, Port St Joe
Indian Pass Raw Bar is the best word-of-mouth location by locals and comes with rave reviews. This gem is becoming a widely known success with glowing mentions in Southern Living and The New York Times. They are acclaimed for having some of the best baked, steamed, and raw oysters in the area. The fresh seafood menu includes crab legs, steamed shrimp, gumbo, and much more. You will want to add this place with casual dining, good food and friendly service to your must-visit list.
Open Tuesday through Sunday 12 pm till 9 pm
Provisions
222 Reid Ave, Port St Joe
For a more upscale dining experience with a beautiful ambiance that offers high-quality culinary diversity, dine at Provisions in downtown Port St Joe. The chef artfully prepares dishes that include tomato basil bruschetta appetizers, customized salads, Miami Vice sandwiches, Snapper Piccata, Filet Mignon, and more. Their drink menu includes an extensive wine list, specialty cocktails, draft, and bottled beer, happy hour specials, and sangria Saturdays.
Open Daily 11 am till 9 pm, Happy Hour 3 till 5 pm, Closed Sunday
Shipwreck Raw Bar
7008 W Hwy 98, Port St Joe
This is a great local spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Families love this casual restaurant just steps from St Joe Beach. Their breakfast menu includes a variety of eggs benedict, pecan waffles with Georgia pecans, Cuban French toast, biscuits and gravy, and traditional favorites. The lunch menu includes sandwiches, soups, salads, baskets, and delicious fresh seafood from the raw bar. Dinner dishes are prepared from the sailor menu, which includes the Chef's Favorite Grouper Treasure along with some of the best seafood and steaks on the beach.
Open Daily for Breakfast and Dinner 7 am-2 pm, Open Daily for dinner 5 till 9 pm
Great restaurants in Cape San Blas
Skully’s
5544 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St Joe
This fun, outdoor authentic low-country boil is a one-of-a-kind experience. Visitors come from all over to try this fantastic little place serving up their famous low country boil with shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn. The portions are large and the food is perfectly prepared. You can enjoy a cold beer, soda, or water from the cooler while you wait.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 4:30 pm till 8 pm
Longbill’s
7650 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St Joe
Longbill's is one of the most popular places on the Cape. It all started by renovating a little blue house after the beloved Toucans was devastated by Hurricane Michael. The outpouring of community brought this new location into the fantastic restaurant it is today.
This is the perfect spot for a fun lunch after a swim, dinner with the whole family, weekend breakfast, or happy hour with friends. You will find fresh seafood, southern-style appetizers, delicious tacos, unique pizzas, pasta steaks, and delightful desserts. You will want to check out their brunch menu served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm.
Open Daily 11 am till 9 pm
Cone Heads 8020
8020 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St Joe
Cone Heads 8020 has been voted Best of The Forgotten Coast for several years in a row. This family-friendly relaxed restaurant is located between the Gulf of Mexico and the Cape. Their extensive menu offers a fantastic selection of dishes including raw oysters, coconut shrimp, creole oysters, stuffed grouper, and the Aloha Burger, just to name a few. You may want to stop in for some of the tasty ice cream available to tempt your tastebuds.
Open Daily 11:30 am till 8:30 pm, Closed Sunday
Where to eat in Apalachicola
The Station Raw Bar
53 Market St, Apalachicola
Visitors love to dine in one of the most unique restaurants in Historic Apalachicola. The Station is a remodeled Service Station in the heart of Downtown Apalachicola, fully equipped with an Oyster Bar, multiple TVs with your favorite sporting event, and an environment as unique as it gets. This spot serves up seafood, burgers, and tacos with a full salad bar and drink menu.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am till 8 pm
Up the Creek Raw Bar
313 Water St, Apalachicola
This casual restaurant serves upscale entrees with a waterfront view. The menu includes items such as oysters with caviar, alligator, and a variety of seafood baskets and sandwiches. You will want to be sure to check out the chef specials for a special culinary treat.
Open Daily 12 pm till 8 pm
St. George Island Restaurants
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe
68 E Gorrie Dr, St George Island
This tropical oasis offers diners a lovely view with sunshine, warm breezes, cold cocktails, and fresh seafood. You will enjoy the freshest local seafood and certified Black Angus Steaks in a casual family-friendly atmosphere.
The Blue Parrot is the only restaurant on St. George Island located directly on our beautiful white sand beach. You can choose to Dine on the sun-drenched lower deck, covered upper decks, or the air-conditioned inside dining room. You can rent a jet ski, and watch the dolphins play in the beautiful emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico as the sunsets.
Open Daily from 11 am to 9 pm
BJ’s Pizzas and Subs
105 Gulf Beach Dr W, St George Island
Since 1990, B.J.’s Pizza has been serving fresh salads and delicious pizza, calzones, sandwiches, wraps, and more, all with a smile. They are known to have the best pizza on the beach with specialties like Mexican pizza, shrimp and pesto, spinach artichoke, buffalo chicken, or build your own. Be sure to visit and you'll see why BJ's is a Forgotten Coast staple.
Open Daily 11 am till 9 pm
Visit the Forgotten Coast for some great dining experiences
When planning your next trip, consider visiting the Forgotten Coast to get away from it all. You will find beautiful natural scenery, peaceful serenity, and a variety of delightful restaurants. When choosing your perfect vacation plan to stay with Panhandle Getaways. Book one of our private vacation homes on the Forgotten Coast.