Valentines Day 2026 was another delightful meal at Agape for the Chef's Tasting Menu. This year we chose the quaint inside for dinner. Our bread course started us each with either a delicious Brioche or Focaccia paired with a different compound butter. 1st Course, Each of us enjoyed the Grilled Asparagus on Sourdough, topped with fried egg, Prosciutto, micro greens and chili oil. 2nd Course, We could not believe the size of the Rootbeer Braised Venison Sheppards Pie...Wow! 3rd Course, Cynthia had the Pork Cheek with 4 Cheese Grits and Pork Gravy, I had perfect medium rare Manhattan Strip with Heirloom Carrots and carrot puree. Cynthias Dessert was a White Chocolate dome filled with Peaches and mine was a raspberry filled cookie topped with champagne pearls. My Blood Orange Margarita and Cynthias Pensacolada made for a nice start to our Valentines Day experience. Highly recommended! read more

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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of trying this place and wow, I ate. Sat at the bar with Chris, the bartender, who was super friendly and fun to chat with. I did the cocktail sampler, standout was the Med Mule, very much a new favorite. Interior felt very cozy, I came at about an hour and 15 minutes before close so it wasn't in any way overwhelming. Chris suggested the Greek totchos, and while it sounds wild, they're delicious, perfect if you like gyros and potatoes. The real star, though, was the Chef's blind tasting: a four-course meal completely curated on the fly for $70. Servers don't know what you'll get, but dietary preferences are respected. I had lamb shoulder, duck breast, wild hen étouffée, and a chocolate delice--easily one of the top three meals of my life. Everything was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and felt personal. Big shoutout to Chef Lawrence for walking me through it. I'll definitely be back, and nine times out of ten, I'm going blind tasting again. read more

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Visiting Pensacola n on our last night there stumbled upon this restaurant n thought we'd try it. small hidden gem n has outdoor seating too. Friendly welcoming staff, We started off w seasonal soup which was a gumbo w okra andouille sausage tomato n corn . Was v flavorful n tasty. Shrimp bisque was good too n so were the watermelon poke n Cesar salad. The chargrilled octopus was so so good .the baguette/ focaccia was warm and came w nice butter. For entrees had the king crab moussakka. The first time I've had a seafood moussaka and was out of this world. I love love the regular moussaka w eggplant n this was beyond. The red snapper kleftiko was ok. The federlini w shrimp tasted good w mushrooms in a black truffle cream sauce. We ended our dinner w desert. Tough choice as so many good ones. We were like heck w it. Try one of each. We had lavender pavlova , crème brulee flight , baklava cheesecake n apple crumble skillet. All were delicious. Not a morsel left. Tx u for a great dinner. read more

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This place is a gem!! Amazing service, exceptional food and great cocktails. The complimentary beignet bites with honey and cinnamon are delicious. Bottomless mimosas for me (many juice options) and hubby had yummy craft cocktails. We shared the avocado toast which was bursting with flavors. I had the shrimp, crab & Gruyère omelet and he had the Benedict three-way. Both were absolutely fabulous. We can't wait to return!! read more

Agapi Bistro + Garden - Shrimp, crab & Gruyère omelet - Mediterranean Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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March menu is amazing, service is great always and it's just a really quaint and cozy restaurant that consistently dishes out delicious food. read more

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As usual, Agapi exceeded expectations. Reservations at 7:30, we were seated very promptly! Our server was a bit busy to say the least but she handled it all well, as well as us. We ordered the charcuterie board, the escargot, the pork belly and the carpaccio. Everything was on point! The Agapi Margaritas were also excellent! Yes, we'll be back. Just another reminder of how few great restaurants we have here in Pensacola . I consider Agapi a great restaurant read more

Agapi Bistro + Garden - Grilled Octopus - Mediterranean Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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I thought this was a well thought out review, but it somehow never made it on Google, explains the ratings they have. My gratitude goes out to the kitchen staff for saving me untold amounts of money going forward. It's a quiet bistro environment which is dirtier than desired but not so dirty as to leave. The floor is old and off putting for the ambience of an upscale establishment. The meal starts with some contraption of fried dough, which is described as beignet like, but has the density of a hush puppy instead. It's odd to detract points for free items, but had we not already placed a food order we would have just had a few drinks and left. The honey which encompasses these balls is sickeningly sweet with no balance of savory, umami, or spice to provide relief. Next we had the oyster slider for an appetizer. This dish was fundamentally flawed in execution but the idea behind the dish was sound. This is the type of dish which tells me the kitchen no longer eats their own food. The biscuit was too large for the oyster, so there was no singular scrumptious bite to be found. Instead it was a mouthful of moist bread with your tongue desperately searching for a textural bit to clasp. The oyster needed a thicker breading to hold up to the wet elements and those elements could have both been on the bottom allowing a more satisfying crunch to the overall dish. My wife ordered the lobster roll and fries. The fries were flaccid and pale, and if anyone is gone serve my wife flaccid and pale it's going to be me. She had to dress the fries with salt and pepper table side, which in "fine" dining is an atrocity. Salt is for the kitchen, not the table. The lobster roll itself was very generous with the portion of protein. For me it was a too dill forward but my wife found the seasoning appropriate. I ordered confit duck and waffles. I have no idea what I received. Confit duck should be falling off the bone with a stern look and such a flavor bomb I wag my tail upon devouring. This was a bland and tough duck leg, that I couldn't even finish. The waffle could be made at any Quality Inn breakfast included buffet around the country. Props for my egg being properly cooked and still runny in the middle. This was so underwhelming, all it did was cost a hundred bucks and build the bluster for farts later in the day. The mimosas were great but all mimosas are, just head to Calvert's, Scenic 90, or Aunt Katie's; it'll save you money and the food will be better. read more

Agapi Bistro + Garden - Horribly oversized biscuits hiding poorly fried moist oysters. - Mediterranean Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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My girlfriend and I are always looking for good local restaurants. We hit Agapi tonight and we loved it. We had a reservation on the patio and were seated promptly. Dana was our server and she was phenomenal. She got us drinks and water right away and had great suggestions regarding the menu.. We had the grilled Greek salad and it was outstanding ... The feta cheese was outrageous, and we shared the scamp entrée with perfect vegetable risotto, which was also outrageous.. We will definitely be back and love that we have a new local gem to patronize! Cheers! read more

We did the chefs tasting menu and it was fantastic! It was nice to be able to interact with and get each course described by the chef. The food was amazing and beautifully presented. read more

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What a lovely restaurant! Perfect for a dinner date and dinner party with friends. The food and service were superb. The cocktail list was fantastic too. You can order cocktail flights to try different drinks. read more

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Valentines Dinner @ Agapi was more than my husband & I anticipated. The service was by the Chef himself and a server Joann. It was planned for us to do the Chef's Blind Tasting Menu which has forever changed our tastebuds. Every dish the Chef brought out to us was fantastic, every dish ramping up our tastebuds for something never had but yet was around the corner in the kitchen. Our experience with Executive chef GUS SILIVOS and each dish he brought out to us, in confidence was yet our best experience in Pensacola. Can't wait for our next date @ Agapi. Thank You Agapi for making our Valentines Day Dinner Memorable read more

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Food is incredible. We started with the charcuterie board and the burratta dish. Both amazing. Mains - our table got the southern chicken, scamp and filet. We tried each others meals. It all was amazing. I personally enjoyed the scamp and risotto combo. Truly phenomenal, but I'm a sucker for good risotto. Drink - the house margarita is out of this world. Service - lovely. Server came with smiles and recommendations and always kept our water filled. :) I love this gem. I wish they had more seating but really appreciate the quaint, special quality when I patron this delightful place. read more

I've been driving past this place for months and always wanted to try it - and it was AMAZING. Food was absolutely delicious and great portions. Servers were so nice. Can't wait to tell everyone about this place! read more

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Five star brunch. Excellent service. Absolutely loved the breakfast tacos, the hummus with naan, the tiramisu martini was DIVINE. My friend ordered the lamb burger with Taziki and I would definitely get that next time! I so appreciated. You can sub out the side of potatoes for a side salad. Arugula with dates & apple cider vinaigrette. It tasted so FRESH. The waitress was so sweet. They didn't even rush us for coming so close to closing time. (At 2) i will definitely be back! read more

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We ordered the seared elk and the lamb chops and they were the best meal we've ever had! The meat was so tender but had a nice char on the outside and the sauce was top notch as well. The most amazing and unique dish was the yam side dish. It was so perfectly prepared with silky texture and topped with angel hair fried carrots. It is a small little bistro, well decorated. Chairs aren't the most comfy but who cares! read more

OK. Just one more review and I'm over and out. I promise. But I haveta comment on our dish this evening. Being National Wine Day we ordered a bottle of a lovely Sancerre to accompany our shrimp bisque and fish entree. A perfect pairing. We both thought the shared shrimp bisque was not as robust and flavorful as in previous visits, but still quite enjoyable and served piping hot, and get this... the kitchen presented it to us is separate bowls! That's a class act. But the Gulf Scamp Cervantes... wow. My wife has had it several times before but this was a first for me. Locally, line-caught scamp, topped with jumbo lump crab in a shallot cream reduction over creamy herb risotto and several spears of perfectly cooked Broccolini. Scamp grouper is said to be the Captain's Meat, so good it is reserved for the boat's captain. And this lovely piece of fish was cooked to absolute perfection. Super moist and fall apart flaky. It is topped with the cream sauce and a generous portion of lovely white lump crabmeat. The risotto is risotto perfection... smooth and silky; such a tasty complement to the fish and broccolini. And once again... the kitchen divided the shared entree into two plates. No shared plate charge! Hat's off to this kitchen! Our server, Dania, was so enjoyably cordial, knowledgeable, and perfectly attentive. Of all our dining experiences over the past three weeks here, this was just tops. There is a very, very good possibility we will do this again before leaving our home town here for home in Texas. read more

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This place was so so amazing. Food was cooked perfectly. We sat outside very cute and cozy. First good meal that I have had in Pensacola since I moved here.you have to try it. read more

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The food was amazing. Such a great ambiance. The service was top tier. It's pretty pricey but it was worth it.

Sat a our table for 25mins and then had to ask for our server. Bizzare menu , not much we would eat. Server forgot to order out appetizers so we cancelled since our main meal had arrived. Seating indoors yet we were chasing flies away from our food. read more

I get why people love this place - the staff was top notch and the food is so unique! That said, it felt like there may have been some understaffing during my time there as it took very long for everything to come from the first drinks to the apps to the entrees. Our waitress and the staff were great like I said but the extensive wait did slightly make the experience a bit less great. Also, a random thing I noticed is that the table we were at had a naked light shining directly down on us which took away from the ambiance / comfort slightly. I would give it another try as I'm sure these were random hiccups given all of the other incredible reviews. read more

Came in after getting a reservation for four on a Friday night. Restaurant is quite small but cutely decorated. Waitress brought out deep fried garbanzo beans as a table snack, these weren't particularly good or flavorful so no one ate them, lol. My mom ordered the Chargrilled Octopus (olive oil poached octopus tentacle, charred lemon, pickled pepper medley, vinaigrette) and this is significantly smaller of a portion than what was shown on Yelp from other reviews. The portion for something that's meant to be shared was really sad especially considering it was $16. I ordered the Southern Chicken Saltimbocca (airline-cut breast, prosciutto, sage + gruyere filling, pecan crust, peach chutney, grits, garlic wine jus) and it was fantastic! Really great portion and very filling, though the chicken breast was extremely dry, all components together made a hearty meal. I was impressed by the presentation of the Saltimbocca. Lots of other great looking menu items that I'm excited to come back and try. They also have a brunch on Saturday's that looks pretty awesome. read more

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Finally took my guy there for his first trip and we both par took in the 4 course meal. Always love the setting in this place. Wine was also good. The only pic I missed was the app. All timed well and great service. read more

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Love coming here, menu changes some what frequently and they always have fantastic specials. Recently had the elk tenderloin and it was great! The local has outdoor and indoor dining - however I have only ever sat inside. It's small but has enough tables for the location. If you're planning to go for dinner, especially on Friday or Saturday you're going to want a reservation. With that said this spot also does custom menus SO if you're celebrating something special call ahead and ask about putting it on the menu, they'll toss whatever it is on the top of the menu and make it custom for your table. Furthermore, if you're doing that I'd recommend you also pre order a drink and appetizers, they do this and once you sit down they'll deliver - makes the celebration/experience that much more! As for food I already touched on the elk, for their appetizer they have grilled octopus which is amazing, a charcuterie board that's suburb, and rotating oyster - which are also incredible. There's tons to pick from on the menu and their drink menu includes beer, wine, and custom cocktails. Wine is pretty diverse AND very good on the price for a bottle and glass, recommend the bottle. read more

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Reserved the private room for a celebration dinner and Agapi did not disappoint!!! First off, the room was beautiful and elegantly set for our party of 10. She even adjusted the lighting for us. The menu selection was quite varied and we did a lot of sampling. Hard to choose the favorite from the octopus, rabbit saddle, Brussel sprouts and more. Entrees were generous portions and a feast for the eyes as well as the taste. Extensive wine and cocktail list. Desserts were passed around the table as well. Service was superb, enough action without being overbearing. Overall a wonderful night and I'd highly recommend this gem to everyone. read more

Agapi is a Pensacola hidden gem and also a fantastic addition to the food scene, as everything there seems to be seafood with few options for vegetarians like myself. We dined on a Friday evening with reservations-this place gets busy so do book ahead! I absolutely love the variety on the menu, which has plenty of choices for plant-based foodies. When ordering drinks, I was pleased to see that they offer a cocktail flight, which allows you to try 3 different cocktails-this is such a great idea, especially for indecisive people like myself! All of the drinks I tried were good, but not great-but I will look forward to trying a new set of 3 next time. We began our meal with the Tempura Cauliflower (happy hour special) and the Sweet Potato Fritters (September special)-they were both delicious. For my meal, I had the Vegan Kefta, also a September special, and I was blown away-Agapi, if you're reading this, PLEASE make this a permanent menu item! It was so nice to have a vegan meal with protein and that wasn't just a pasta. There was so much flavor in this dish and I'm still thinking about it. I also tried the Brussel Sprout Cassoulet (without bacon) and sadly wasn't super impressed-the brussels were still a bit tough, but luckily by the time they arrived I was fully mesmerized by my kefta. My parents loved their meals as well and my mom can't stop talking about the chicken she had and how she can't wait to come back. I too cannot wait to come again...IF that kefta is on the menu again (I'm begging you, Agapi!) I must also note the incredible service-even before my visit, I reached out to Agapi regarding questions about the menu and they were quick to answer and even messaged me about their vegan specials for the month-THIS is customer service, and I was incredibly impressed! Other restaurants need to take note. read more

Agapi Bistro + Garden - Vegan Kefta (September Special-PLEASE make this permanent!) - Mediterranean Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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We try and eat here every time we're in Pensacola. Expensive, but excellent. Great craft cocktails, I had the sea bass and it was perfect. We've also gone for Happy Hour and had appetizers and drinks. We definitely left there full. Make reservations. The ONLY turnoff was the guys at the door giving us a hard time for not having reservations on a Tuesday afternoon. Just as unfriendly on our second trip with reservations. Waitresses were super. read more

The vegan artichoke paella was fragrant, spicy and full of flavor! Absolutely delicious! The service was great and two different managers asked how our meals were. The waitress was also helpful with suggestions on wine pairing and dessert. I also loved our cozy table for two on the sidewalk outside the front door! read more

Love this place! Small and a little loud, but perfect for groups of 4 or less. Has outdoor when the weather is nice. You MUST get the Scamp and the crab meat and eggplant is amazing. Must do for great seafood. read more

It's been months since we went out for dinner and the theater so we decided to try Agapi Bistro since they offer true Vegan options on their menu I has such high hopes for a scrumptious meal but the meal missed the mark. The ribeye was a generous portion and cooked medium as requested but per my husband it was tough and the flavor was not his favorite. He left about half the steak. The asparagus was on the mushy side His overall assessment of the meal underwhelming. I ordered the watermelon poke as an appetizer. I never had cooked watermelon so I was intrigued The presentation was lovely the flavor was ok. I could not taste any of the ginger, maybe I was expecting too much the rice was a bit undercooked. Sweet rice tends to be soft this still had a bite to it. It was not unpleasant it was ok My entree the wild mushroom spinach strudel looked amazing, the phyllo wrap was dryer than expected but acceptable what was disappointing was the filling had no flavor just salty. I was expecting to taste multiple fresh flavors but it was just salt. The wilted spinach and Bellpper with the entree had a nice bed of spaghetti squash which was taste however there were squash seeds added sprinkled over the dish which I was excited to see however the seeds were not roasted so they were soft and hard to chewy anyway I completed less than half. I had high hopes for the lemonade raspberry tart vegan dessert but when I ordered I was told there was none. For those who eat vegan cheesecake it was available but it is not my favorite no matter who makes it so I ended my meal with no dessert. So will I try again, most likely yes, I will give them a try again maybe for lunch. I appreciate and applaud a chef who makes Vegan specific entrees. I am willing to support a great Resturant but let the food especially your spices stand out don't hide them under salt. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Pensacola. We have always had incredible experiences at Agapi. From the service to the food. It's super small, but we've never found that to be an issue. The menu is always packed with creative seasonal dishes as well as some that stay year round. We especially love the elk steak and the gulf scamp Cervantes. read more

I can't believe that this was my first time going to Agapi (and it's certainly not going to be the last time!!!) We walked in not realizing that a reservation is recommended but outdoor seating was readily available. The patio area was quaint and even though it's right on the road we didn't notice the traffic. Now onto the food! The menu was impressive and we couldn't decide on what to get for an appetizer. The server recommended the moussaka (which I was skeptical of since it's not your traditional moussaka.) It was fantastic! The eggplant was so creamy and the breading was crunchy (chefs kiss.) The elk and the lamb were so tender. Hats off to the chef and the amazing service! I can't wait to go back! read more

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I called prior and booked the "Chef's Table / Chef's Blind Tasting Experience" at this restaurant for our 39th Wedding Anniversary. It sounded terrific on the phone.... "Meet the Chef" he'll "prepare some dishes for you at the Chef's table" and it's a very "intimate experience with the Chef preparing a four course dinner specifically for you." The reality is this: We were placed at a regular table on the side just like everyone else. Never met the chef. The Sous Chef / Waiter came out to deliver the courses to us and even said he "didn't even know what the chef was going to prepare" for us. Although he did a great job explaining what each course was, each and every course (which was straight off the normal menu) was lackluster and had their individual problems. We started with a "bread course," a piece of white sourdough bread with a pat a butter. Then on to the four courses: Course 1: I had the Artichoke Paella which was mushy, bland, lukewarm and burnt, the arborio rice itself was mushy but had a hard center indicating it being undercooked. My wife had the Braised Peanuts which she enjoyed and to be honest was quite creative. Course 2: We both had the Vegetable Tajine which was bland with uneven cuts of harissa speckled throughout and once again lukewarm. Course 3: I had the Impossible Meat Harrisa Meatballs. The meatballs themselves were dry but complimented by the mushy coconut risotto, and the portion size was quite small. My wife had the Cauliflower Kiev which she told me later was very greasy, the flaxseed crust felt like a phlegm paste on her teeth, and the bits of sun dried tomatoes tasted like they were taken straight from the jar and sliced too large to be appetizing. Then came our last course - Course 4: We both were given the Raw Chocolate Tartufo, which looked wonderful but was rock hard like a piece of frozen ice. Even after 10 minutes it was still almost impossible to cut into (I used a steak knife that was left on the table to attempt to do so as the only implement given was a small dessert spoon - see video). We even mentioned to the waitress about the frozen dessert, asking how to cut into it, she mentioned that it would have been better "from the fridge and not the freezer." The waitress offered to give us something else for dessert but we declined as by then it was quite apparent that the "Chef's table experience" was not what was promised. The waitress also offered to box up my wife's uneaten portion of Cauliflower Kiev but we declined as it was not enjoyable at all. To be quite factual, this restaurant should rename the "Chef's Table / Chef's Blind Tasting Experience" as the "Sous Chef or Waiter Blind you'll just get whatever we want to give you off the menu Experience" as everything we received were just smaller portions of what was already on their normal menu. There was no "meeting the Chef" although we did see him in the distance chatting to other people up at the bar. We noticed another couple near us also having the "Chef's table experience" at another normal table from the same Sous Chef / Waiter while the Chef remained up at the bar. Summary of our experience: This was not a "Chef's Table Experience." No effort beyond the normal menu was given by this restaurant. The base price per experience ($75 a head, not including drinks or water) is over priced to say the least. Showcasing an "Impossible Meat Meatball" as their "vegan creation" is unremarkable, unimaginative and pedestian. The Chef made NO EFFORT whatsoever to great us, interact with us or ascertain if we enjoyed any or all of the courses. The Sous Chef (presumably as his "stand in") did nothing more than what a waiter would do - bring out the dish and say what it was, then leave. All in all, this entire experience was wholeheartedly a DISAPPOINTMENT. I will also leave this review on Yelp, Happy Cow, VegNews and the Pensacola Vegan Chef Challenge (which I'm surprised they are a part of); AND, I will tell everyone I speak to about our experience and recommend that they take their business elsewhere. read more

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We were greeted at the door with a wonderful smile and promptly shown to our table. The menu is wide and has something for everyone. The kids menu even includes a 3oz steak!! We started with the sour dough bread, escargot, and watermelon poke. The sour dough was hot and fresh served with pesto, warm whipped butter, and then oil and spices. The escargot was the best we have ever had stateside! The watermelon poke was interestingly delicious. For the main course: Southern Chicken Saltimbocca...OMG!! A pecan crusted piece of bliss!! I devoured my meal faster than I probably should have but it was sooo delicious! Of course we had dessert; baklava cheesecake. Down to the last bite it was full of flavors!! This is our new "go to" in Pensacola!! read more

This place was delicious... my husband took me here for our 22nd wedding anniversary and this was my first time to ever eat here...I would definitely wanna go back... we had a few appetizers and I loved each one of them read more

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Went there on a Thursday evening for our first visit. Absolutely amazing service, food, presentation, and atmosphere! Love this place! Definitely be back!!!!!! You have got to try this gem! read more

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Probably my favorite restaurant in Pensacola! I have been here three times so far while visiting and every single time I am not disappointed. The snapper skordalia and gulf scamp Cervantes is my husband and I's go to entrees. The flavor is unreal!! Definitely make sure you make a reservation before going for dinner as the restaurant is very small but I promise it is worth it! read more

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No exaggeration all around amazing 5 star experience. The place is unsuspecting passing by but it's a cute intimate cafe. Every dish we had was perfectly curated. The showstoppers were definitely the gulf scamp Cervantes and blue crab moussaka. Our server was great, personable and gave us good recommendations. Cocktails on point. Already looking toward to going back. read more

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Visited with my son, son in law and wife a few days before Father's Day. The food was very good. We had Elk, Lamb, Scamp and chicken. All were great. The bread was also great, but seemed pricy. We shared the baklava cheese cake and molten cake. Both were very good. They also have a nice wine list and reasonable prices. read more

In addition to the fantastic menus, the service here is top notch! I have been here a few times since it opened. Every time has been a stellar experience. You have an excellent team and provide a cozy atmosphere. I always feel welcome and cared for by each individual in this business. Thank you! read more

Agapi Bistro + Garden - Agapi Margarita - Mediterranean Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Delicious creative menu. Many small plates to try added with a large dinner menu. We loved everything we tried on the small plates. I also love how they change their menu every month. Went the last day of June. Excited to try July and the wine tasting menu read more