600 South is a great upscale option for after-work cocktails and evenings out. Its big city sophistication makes it the perfect place to enjoy low-key live entertainment, specialty cocktails and tapas. Check out their new chef and new menu.

850-432-4111

Angus Seafood Meats Spirits is a Pensacola tradition and has been serving up for over 40 years some of Pensacola’s best Prime Angus beef, fresh Gulf seafood and traditional handmade Greek desserts. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, cocktails after work, or catering options, Angus has it all.

850-432-0539

Bagels del Sol owners Shaun and Kris Perdue serve bagels and other delicious items for breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturdays. They offer a Northeast-style bagel that is kettle-cooked and in a wide variety of flavors, including jalapeno cheddar, sun-dried tomato, spinach Parmesan and multi-grain.

“Our personal touch and flexibility in our customer service separates us from other restaurants, along with being small and local,” says Kris. “If you come to our restaurant we feel as if you have come to our home.”

850-477-4424

Classic City Catering has been in business for 20 years offering gourmet full service catering and doing everything from “BBQ to Black tie.” They have an uncanny ability to anticipate customers’ needs and not only meet their expectations, but exceed them.

850-433-8064

Dharma Blue, which will be celebrating its 13th Anniversary this month, is truly a coastal restaurant with a full cocktail bar and sushi bar. The food, which includes steaks and locally caught seafood, is cooked to order with fresh ingredients. Consistency and their loyal, hardworking staff are their keys to success.

850-433-1275

850-432-0908

Georgio’s Pizza offers mouth-watering pizza that is complemented by a full menu of pastas, sandwiches, burgers, calzones and more. Georgio’s is a big part of the local community, and every September 11 honors local first responders by offering them free food all day.

850-432-5996

THE GOAT LIPS CREDO
We believe that great food served with uncompromising personal service will allow you to experience a sense of value at Goat Lips. We are proud to serve the best quality meats, the tastiest breads and the freshest produce available. We would like to thank the many friends who have inspired and
encouraged us to build our dream. We also hope that whenever you or yourfriends are faced with anxious times and need some inspiration that you remember these encouraging words. “Don’t worry, it’s going to come together like Goat Lips!”

850-474-1919

Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom‎
10 Palafox Place
497-6073
hopjacks.com

850-497-6073

Jackson’s Steakhouse is part of the Great Southern Restaurant Group, which also owns The Fish House. The Merrill Brothers, the owners, employ over 200 locals at the three restaurants and have a real sense of commitment to the vitality of our community.

The restaurants have raised and donated thousands for local charities and institutions including; United Way, Pensacola Symphony, Pensacola Opera, Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola Little Theatre, Impact 100, Toys for Tots, African American Heritage Society, Jazz Festival, Junior League, Rotary Clubs of Pensacola, ARC Gateway, Emerald Coastkeepers, American Cancer Society and Arts Council of Northwest Florida.

Jackson’s has been named among Florida’s Top 25 restaurants and offers a fine dining experience with fabulous martinis, an extensive wine list and cosmopolitan atmosphere.

850-469-9898

850-469-1984

Santino’s Pizza and Grinders offers pizzas, grinders and salads at its three locations in Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze. The franchises are owned by Richcor, Inc., which operated the Groovin Noovin stores for 25 years until selling them in 2007 to Circle K.

Third Location: 368 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, 932-1211

Scenic 90 Cafe is a friendly, casual diner on Scenic Highway that offers something for all ages. It serves breakfast all day every day, daily lunch and dinner specials, and homemade desserts.

850-433-8844

Seville Quarter Entertainment Complex opened on Aug. 16, 1967 focusing on Dixeland Jazz, cold beer and fun. Today this major entertainment venue, run by Wilmer Mitchell and his family, consists of five bars, Rosie O’Grady’s, Lili Marlene’s World War I Aviator’s Pub, Phineas Phogg’s Balloon Works, Apple Annie’s and the End O’The Alley Bar.

There is something happening daily at Seville Quarter, from the dueling pianos, rock bands, poker tournaments, wine tastings and crawfish boils. There is literally something for everyone at this Pensacola landmark.

850-434-6211

Skopelo’s on the Bay is synonymous with fine dining. Nestled under the oaks on historic Scenic Highway, it specializes in fresh local seafood, mouth-watering steaks, and a wonderful selection of continental cuisine.

850-432-6565

The Fish House, The Deck Bar and The Atlas Oyster House have been voted by IN readers as the best restaurant complex in the Pensacola area for five consecutive years. Fresh seafood, bought directly off the boats, and world class service make The Fish House a favorite of both locals and visitors.

“Our customers are our friends and neighbors so we are able to develop real relationships with them,” says Shelley Yates, marketing director. “We find this fortunate because when people celebrate life’s milestones or even if they just want to visit because it is ‘time for lunch,’ they rely on us to make each visit memorable.”

850-470-0003

Downtown Pensacola has an array of great restaurants. But there has to be a greatest, and this year the honor goes to The Global Grill. With its eclectic, upscale dcor, yet relaxed atmosphere, The Global Grill offers a fine dining experience that isn’t too uptight. The walls are adorned with local art, and local jazz and blues musicians play several times a week.

The Global Grill also features an awesome bar. There’s a good reason the Independent News hosts our weekly martini night here. They have a great selection of drinks and the best bartender in town, Matt. It’s also one of the hippest places in town to dine and thus, is the absolute best place to eavesdrop. On any given night you could slyly tilt your head in the proper direction and treat your ears to everything from awkward first date chatter to inside political information.

Of course, it’s hard to earn the title of best restaurant downtown without the best chef in the kitchen. According to IN readers, Chef Frank Taylor is the best Pensacola has to offer. He’s known for introducing the area to the tapas tradition, small, snack-sized dishes that perfectly complement drinks and discussion. They also serve as perfect appetizers to a main entree. And Chef Frank Taylor has created some absolutely astonishing dishes if you’re in the mood for a full-blown entre. Everything from roasted duck breast to fresh seafood is offered. The filet mignon is to die for as well.

With great food and atmosphere, The Global Grill is the perfect spot for a romantic evening or a gathering of friends for drinks and a meal. Whether your appetite is big or small, you can’t go wrong with The Global Grill. We agree with our readers here – It is truly the finest dining experience downtown.

850-469-9966

Located next to Lemox Books and across from PJC, Twisted Canyon Coffee Roasters is a small batch roaster that fresh roasts its coffees daily. They seek out the best beans in the world to roast and provide it at a fair price, with excellent customer service.

850-470-2081

850-932-7279