Navarre Beach is a laid-back coastal resort town in Northwestern Florida, with lots of fun things to do.

The city calls itself “Florida’s Most Relaxing Place” and it’s easy to see why with this tranquil beachfront town!

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day at the beach, a nice hike, or a casual waterfront restaurant to sit back and enjoy the views, Navarre Beach has it all.

Pensacola Beach is an incredible beachfront city along the Florida Panhandle, known for its many beaches, The Boardwalk, and of course, the amazing waterfront restaurants!

This post will cover the best restaurants in Pensacola Beach and nearby Navarre Beach.

Come enjoy these Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach restaurants with the best waterfront views!  For many of these restaurants, you can come by car, bike, or boat!

The Best Restaurants In Pensacola Beach

Shaggy's Waterfront Bar & Grill view from outside on a sunset

Flounders Chowder House exterior view from outside at night

There is plenty of free parking at The Boardwalk with lots more parking just across the street at Casino Beach.

Flounders

📍 800 Quietwater Beach Road, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

☎️ 850-932-4653

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entrance at The Grand Marlin restaurant
Grand Marlin waterfront view

Papas Pizza view from outside at night

entrance and exterior view at the Water Pig BBQ
delicious meal served at Water Pig BBQ

Red Fish Blue Fish restaurant exterior view

Frisky Dolphin exterior view at sunset

view from outside of the Paradise Cafe restaurant

entrance view from outside the Dock restaurant

exterior view of the Cafe Nola in Pensacola Beach

Peg Leg Pete's Oyster Bar restaurant signage

exterior view of the Crabs restaurant in Pensacola Beach

exterior view of Native Cafe with a car parked outside

The Best Restaurants In Navarre Beach

Navarre Beach claims to be “Florida’s Most Relaxing Place”, and it’s easy to see why, once you’re here!

Home to the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier and Beach, Marine Park, and wonderful beachfront dining, there is a lot to experience in this small resort town!

exterior of Windjammers on the pier

Juanas Pagoda Bar and Grill beachfront
drinks at Juanas Pagodas Bar and Grill

Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant signage
waterfront view of Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant

exterior view Broussard's Bayou Grill

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high view of Waterfront Pensacola Marina

Where Is Pensacola Beach?

Pensacola Beach is on the Gulf Coast in Northwest Florida, just south of the bridge from Pensacola.  The city lies between the Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola Bay, and Santa Rosa Sound.

Other nearby cities include Gulf Breeze, Navarre, and Navarre Beach.  Pensacola Beach is about an hour west of Destin and 2 hours from Panama City Beach.

Navarre Beach is about a 30-minute drive from Pensacola Beach, with the Gulf Islands National Seashore between the 2 cities!

 

 

Booking a last-minute trip to Navarre Beach?  

If so, we have you covered.  Here are some top recommended tours and hotels!

Top Tours in Pensacola Beach

Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tours (A scenic cruise around Pensacola Beach)

Jolly Dolphin Cruise and Scenic Bay Tour (A relaxing Dolphin cruise around Pensacola Bay)

Ghost And Graveyard Tour of Pensacola (Take a Haunted Ghost Tour In Pensacola)

Top Tours in Navarre Beach

Nightglow Kayak Paddle Session – (A Unique Way To Explore Navarre Beach)

Electric Bike Rentals Navarre Beach – (A Fun Way To Get Around The Island)

Top Hotels In Pensacola Beach

Margaritaville Beach Hotel – (Beachfront Hotel Perfect For Families!)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Breeze – (Highly Rated Mid-Range Hotel)

Top Hotels & Accommodations in Navarre Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Navarre Beach – (Top Rated Beach Nearby Hotel)

Seashell Escape – (Apartment Condo In Navarre Beach)

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