Valet parking was offered but they had every open slot blocked just for that! Our reservation was prompt and we were seated post haste. Our server was a little robotic and never mentioned their specials which we overheard later from another server. The ambiance, wait what ambiance I'll give it a 3 out of 10. Your food runners I'll say reminded me of workers at a Taco Bell. T shirt out a hat on backwards and unshaven the other had nice hair but also a T shirt untucked. We had the 9 oz filet that was good but you get better flavor at Long Horns. The baked potato was really good and the salad was ok. The cheese chunks were just ok nothing like the old giant ones the other owner had. I would highly recommend The seafood corn chowder and the roasted Brussels. There was no mention of any desserts anywhere until the server mentioned them at the end. For as much as we paid over $250 you would expect a richer environment. 6.5 out of 10! read more

The waterfront atmosphere is easily the best part of Emerald Waterfront Bar & Grill. The view was beautiful, and the restaurant has a nice upscale-casual feel. Unfortunately, the food and service experience didn't match the setting. I ordered the crab-stuffed blackened grouper with jalapeño crust, a house salad, and queso mac & cheese. Ordering was confusing from the beginning. I initially asked about having the grouper blackened and was told I couldn't, then asked for the jalapeño crust. When my food arrived, I was told they don't do that preparation on this particular dish. It didn't feel like our server knew the menu well enough to guide me through the options. The grouper itself was underwhelming and lacked seasoning. Then I found a hair on my plate. I was immediately offered a replacement, but at that point I didn't want the meal remade. I was told twice that a manager would come speak with me. Instead, the check came almost immediately, my meal was removed, and a manager never came to the table. It honestly felt like the priority was getting us checked out rather than having a manager actually address what happened. For a waterfront seafood restaurant, I expected the food to be the highlight. Instead, the atmosphere was the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return for the food. read more

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WOW! Just BAD overall. We made reservations for 10. Got there and the table wasn't ready. It probably took almost 30-40 mins to be seated. There was a party that came in after us probably less than 10 but more than 5 and WAS ALMOST SEATED before us!!! A waiter notice this and reify the situation. From start to finish it was an unpleasant experience. Our waitress was great! I ordered the scallop and it was SO TINY! Do not get it. They also didn't prepare my boyfriend's steak correctly. Overall, everyone said their plates were not good. It was an expensive place as well. Not worth it. Oh lastly, valet times probably end before the restaurant closes? The guys were in the restaurant trying to give back the keys! read more

The service was awkward from the moment of getting seated. This seems like a place that wants be high end but isn't. We were sat on the patio deck (which we asked for). It was another awkward setting. We waiting solid 20-30 minutes without a single server coming to us for drinks. We ultimately left at this point and not a single person talked to us about our issues. Secondly, the food is high priced. Once again maybe the issue of them trying to be high end. This is actually the second time we attempted to eat here with similar experiences both times. read more

Oh dear this is not going to be a pleasant review. My wife and I attended this establishment the other day while on holiday in Navarre Beach and to say the experience was sub par would be an understatement. The restaurant was mostly empty, so we expected relatively speedy service. After waiting for about 5 minutes, my wife wandered into the kitchen to find someone to seat us. Ok, not the best start but room for improvement......our server Samuel brought us to a table, and handed us our menus......he then immediately yanked my menu from my hand to tell me about what the lunch items were (no lies he yanked it out of my hand). I ordered the Blue Angel Burger which has a choice of cheese (which was never asked what kind of cheese I wanted) and my wife had the scalloped and oyster Rockefeller. When my burger arrived, I was told that it automatically came with American cheese which is CLEARLY not what the menu says. When I advised Samuel of this, he rudely told me, "You're the fist person I have had a problem with." When refilling the water for myself and my wife, he nearly clotheslined us both rather than walking to the side or asking for the glass to be handed to him. Finally, the food made my wife ill. $95 for a pretty bad meal and piss poor service. Will not be coming back and suggest you avoid this place. Not worth it. read more

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Everyone in my party of 9 agreed that this was the best food on our trip. I personally had the grilled chicken with creole sauce and fried green tomatoes and cleaned the plate! The house salad was very fresh and a good portion to begin our meal. The homemade rolls were worth the wait. Waitress was attentive to our refills and accommodating. We sat outside under a covered patio that had fans going to keep us cool. Good views of the Santa Rosa Sound. read more

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I dined here this evening with my family, and unfortunately it was a very disappointing experience from start to finish. The first issue was parking. The restaurant offers valet parking, which is fine as an option, but it is mandatory. Every parking space in the lot had a cone blocking it, leaving guests no choice but to use valet. I have no problem with valet service being available, but requiring every customer to use it feels unnecessary. Our dining experience then took a very unexpected turn. We were seated on the covered patio when we heard a hostess repeatedly yelling for the bartender in a panicked voice. We turned around and saw smoke coming from a large trash can. My boyfriend immediately jumped up, grabbed the trash can, and carried it outside before the fire could spread. By the time he got it outside, flames were visible and the plastic trash can was actively melting. He could have easily been injured in the process, but none of the employees appeared to be removing the burning trash can from the restaurant, so he stepped in and did what needed to be done. Once outside, we used glasses of water from a nearby table that had been abandoned by guests and extinguished the fire ourselves. Our server briefly thanked us, but that was the extent of the acknowledgment. A manager came running outside asking where the trash can was. When we explained that a server had already removed it, she abruptly responded, "I know, I need to know what was in it." She never returned to our table, never thanked us for helping prevent what could have become a much more serious situation, and no effort was made to recognize what had happened. As for the food, the smoked fish spread was actually the highlight of the meal and the only item I would recommend. The Boom Boom Shrimp had a tasty sauce, but the breading was soggy and falling off the shrimp. The Caesar salad and house salad were both average. For our entrées, we shared the stuffed grouper and the fish and grits. Both were edible, but neither was memorable. They lacked seasoning and flavor, especially considering the price point. Needless to say, we will not be returning. That's particularly disappointing because there are very few seafood restaurant options in Navarre. Between the poor handling of a legitimate safety issue and the underwhelming food, this was not an experience we would repeat. read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - Bland fish & grits that I didn't finish - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Food is ok, service is ok, loud music at 5:30 for dinner.. asked to sit on deck due to heat.. no go. Reserved for later crowd. Called ahead to get Royal Shrimp Speciality told they came in y This am. Shrimp came out just plain gulf. sent back and they said these are Royal Red Shrimp. Talked to Chef on way out and he said o someone should have came to me. Never asked could he accommodate us or refund our meal. Bad business read more

Wife and I ate there at 3:00 today, so it was not crowded. The food was excellent. The service was terrible and the prices very high. Would not recommend. The waiter got my wife's order wrong three times! How is that even possible? He also forgot our salads and only came by about every 20 minutes to see if we needed anything. There are better places to eat in Navarre for a more reasonable price. I guess they survive on tourist that et there once then leave town to be replaced by new tourist. read more

Everything we had was amazing, especially the ribeye with onion/mushroom mix and the bread pudding. Birthday dinner two yrs in a row read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - Ribeye with sautéed onion/mushroom mix - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Fantastic...Fantastic service, fantastic food, and fantastic entertainment! The ambiance here is laid back, salt life beach chill. And the views are stunning. This place has an awesome menu that spans chicken, beef, lamb, and seafood...and they cook it to perfection. EVERY dish we ordered, and even the ones we didn't, came out beautifully seasoned, cooked to perfection, and left you wanting more. Want the outdoor seating? There's plenty here AND you get live music to boot. Put in an order to go, pull in on your boat, and snag some delicious food for your waterside activities. Either way, you're going to love this place. Did I mention the good was amazing??? Customer service: excellent Food: beyond delicious Ambiance: casual all the way to date night Cleanliess: VERY clean read more

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Traveling from New Orleans for a holiday weekend getaway, I booked a reservation for two for my husband and I. I checked the other reviews here which greatly helped to manage my expectations. This venue has two segments: a casual porch-style patio and a more "upscale" (for the Florida coast) restaurant, which is further divided into inside and outside patio seating. We were first seated pretty close to a strong fan and when I asked to be reseated, the hostess was happy to accommodate -- as soon as she cleared the nearest two-top. Our server, Stacy, was on point throughout our service. Drinks: I had the Cool as a Cucumber cocktail and it was delicious. The proportions were just right, but it warmed quickly on the patio. Starters/Salad: We started with the spinach and artichoke dip. It came with house tortilla chips, and we hunted a little for the lump crab. Bread service included yeast rolls with house made honey butter and strawberry butter. Our Caesar salads were Caesar sad. Wilted romaine and the dusting of dressing lacked flavor. I'd skip all of these in the future. Entrees: Husbae ordered blackened gulf shrimp with mashed potatoes. I went with grilled scallops and the Parmesan risotto cake. While our proteins were well-cooked and seasoned, both of us found the sides lackluster. The Parmesan risotto cakes were battered and fried, and primarily the flavor was herbaceous. It seemed like the risotto wasn't salted, and the Parmesan was strangely stringy, like a mozzarella. Notable: we waited a *long* time after the first three courses came out in pretty rapid succession. Our reservation was for 7:30 and by 8 we'd been served both the spinach dip and the bread. A little later the lackluster salads came. Entrees hit the table at 5 til 9. However, because our waitress kept us apprised of the status of our order, and since I'd read other reviews, we weren't too inconvenienced by this. read more

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This place has went downhill. We tried one more time and sat at the inside bar. The drinks were disgusting. I ordered a signature cocktail cucumber basil smash..... it was suppose to have basil and watermelon I was served club soda and tequila w way too much sour mix. My husband ordered a whiskey sour was not even close. Nate was our bartender/server. The man in the photo stood by the bar telling the staff "I spent 180k today we need to make some money" super tacky. Husband chicken was super dry. Scallops were cooked good. We are local and we are done not coming back. read more

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Outstanding service, ambience, and food. First time dining here for an early dinner (Thursday) taking my out-of-town guests. Enjoyed a magnificent view of the bay on their deck, while live music performed. Server was delightful, food arrived prepared to order promptly. Definitely enjoy the signature Ribeye. read more

The valet service is complementary so that's good...except that when you tip you're basically paying to park to eat there and it's not option so it's not actually good at all. Secondly, the water glasses had debris in them. Thirdly, a fire broke out in a trash can near us. I quickly ran to grab it take it outside and put it out. It was a bathroom trash can so it was obvious the source wasn't something that couldn't be put out by water. The manager never came by to acknowledge us, thanks us, or even just say sorry that happened while you dined. Instead she comped the table next to us's food. Props to her she was running her butt off trying to handle a lot at once but it's crazy that you don't even acknowledge anyone. read more

We had a large crowd post memorial service for lunch and everyone loved delicious food. I had the shrimp poboy with fries, husband had the Mahi sandwich, friends had the Mahi BLT as well as the Rib Cheesesteak. We started with spinach dip, calamari, fried mushrooms and fried mozzarella. Everything was amazing! Our phenomenal server, Rachel, was also the bartender. Angel was our other server and he did an excellent job! It was a nice place to gather together and share our memories of a wonderful man that touched so many lives. read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - Fried Calamari - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

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Everything that we had was outstanding from the food down to the service. Christian was an incredible server and very accommodating to our party of 13, she was even firing back with a joke or two. The view of the water and atmosphere, were also very nice. read more

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When we travel we like to find a nice place to have dinner. This looked to fit the bill for us, so we made reservations and dressed up a bit. I'm glad we made reservations, as they were quite busy. We enjoyed the meal, sharing Oysters Rockefeller and splitting a steak. They oysters were large and had great flavor and the steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. A generous Caesar salad with warm bread accompanied with honey and strawberry butter. The part of our evening that kept this from a 5 star review was we were seated at a table close to the front door that looked like was added as an afterthought. It was kind of in the way for the natural flow of things. Two of the chairs were next to aisles too close to other patrons/ and servers getting by. We were offered a table on the covered heated patio, but the live music was so loud we could not enjoy quiet conversation. We were informed the other tables were reserved and unavailable. ( we had reservations as well). We enjoyed the food, service was ok, but the seating arrangement left us disappointed. We feel when we are willing to spend over $100 for 2 drinks and a shared meal, we expect a comfortable relaxing meal. It was a cool night and the constant opening of the door created such a draft, my wife had to keep her gloves on to stay warm. read more

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We had always wanted to try this restaurant whenever we visited Navarre, but unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. The restaurant is overpriced for what you receive. You're required to use valet parking because there are no other parking options, which adds to the expense before you even walk in. The restaurant was uncomfortably hot, making the dining experience even less enjoyable. The food took an exceptionally long time to arrive, even though only a handful of tables were occupied. When it finally came out, the portions were shockingly small--more like a child's plate than an adult meal. The fried shrimp had good flavor, but the batter was soggy instead of crispy. The piña coladas were especially disappointing. They were served in a very small cup and tasted terrible The only thing that was great was our waitress. Very attentive and friendly. Overall, the experience did not come close to justifying the price. We had looked forward to trying this restaurant for a long time, but sadly, we won't be returning. read more

We were in town with friends and they took us to this place and boy it didn't disappoint! It is a very nice restaurant with some unique decor and they have indoor and outside seating for your pleasure. Our series's very friendly and shared with us the house specials as well as the popular dishes. We started off with the smoked bacon the bacon wrapped shrimp as appetizers. They were both delicious. The shrimp were grilled to perfection and they bacon had a sweet and smoky taste and the crumbled feta cheese took it over the top. We had THE LOBSTER and the jalapeño crusted grouper as our entrees. THT LOBSTER was deep fried and then fill with asparagus, lobster and shrimp and the tossed in a delicious sauce and then put back inside the lobster shell. The grouper was amazing! The jalapeño crust along with that sauce was definitely a taste that I've never had. The fish was so flaky and paired with delicious brussel sprouts and some amazing fried rice. Last but not least, the rolls are the best I've ever had anywhere! They also come with homemade honey butter and strawberry butter. Don't fill up on the rolls because it's easy to do. This is definitely on our list when we come back!!!! read more

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Besides the hostess pushing back on our desire to eat inside as opposed to outside, we had a wonderful time. The waitstaff were amazing; from refilling our drinks to making sure we had everything we needed. Our party of 5 had a tip already filled out for us at 20%, which I felt was a little weird considering we weren't really a large party. Food was amazing we'll probably be back the next time we're in town. read more

Stopped in on Saturday night with the family. The restaurant was very welcoming with a great view, the service was very good. The food was excellent, one of the best meals that we had while at the beach. We had several appetizers, mushrooms, shrimp and crab cakes. My wife and I had the crab stuffed grouper and others had prime rib, fish and shrimp. Food and service were both excellent, if you're in the area make reservations, you will not be disappointed! read more

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The recommendations from our waiter Marcelle were spot on. Everything was exceptional!! Looking forward to going back on our way back home. Will definitely be requesting Marcelle when we come back, he was the BEST!!! read more

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This was our second time eating here! It's very convenient, especially if you're stay on Navarre Beach. Great service and the food was excellent! We had fried calamari as an appetizer and it was amazing! We had a mix of things for entrees, but everything was phenomenal! Personally recommend the coconut shrimp and the cheese grits or risotto cake as sides. Totally forgot to take pictures, but everything was fantastic. You can make reservations which is also nice. We will go back next year! read more

Was in town with a large group of women & we chose Emerald Waterfront. Our waitress ~ Jamie ~ was exceptional, especially with such a large group (20) . The food was amazing, we split the Navarre Oscar ‼ & the tail. Everyone was super pleased and we will definitely be back ‼‼ read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - The Navarre Oscar with Brussels sprouts ‼ - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Went here with the family. Upcoming entering and leaving the hostess said hello and goodbye, she was very friendly. The server was Johnny on the spot with refills for the kids. The food was good but not great for the prices that are on the menu. The one thing I did not like was the tip being auto added to the bill. We are a family of 7 and on the bill was considered a "large" party. I think that's messed up to do and the server was just wanting to make sure he got tipped. I usually tip in cash but this time I did not. Probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

The service is great, Stacy really helped us out, and my mother really enjoyed it. We had a risotto, scallop appetizer, and it was phenomenal. read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - Tomahawk steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

This place is beautiful! Elegant without being snooty. The service was delightful; we were brought ice waters out to us. In the middle of July that's a blessing haha! The food was amazing. Remoulade was a bit spicy, but had great flavor. The wedge was really good. Needed some trust crunch. Croutons, sunflower seeds, something, Overall it was good food, good service. read more

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Best meal I had in my life the Mac and cheese and Brussel sprouts were chefs kiss, the staff was so friendly, live music was very good as well read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - Top sirloin, Brussel sprouts and Mac and Cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

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Worst service I have ever had and I was in hospitality industry for 10+... the restaurant is a little dirty and the silver way is gross. Also, be ready to wait to be greeted and then rushed. Would not recommend. My wife Filet was really good though. read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - This dirty steak knife was placed under my ribeye... Gross!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

We went Saturday night and enjoyed it. Stacey was our waitress and she was awesome! The food was good and it helped that our server was so knowledgeable and helpful. read more

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Amazing dining and service. Brittany was spot on with her recommendations of the jalapeño fish and polenta cakes. The mussel app was huge, enough for 2 or more to partake. The dining area quickly filled by 6. Make reservations and use the valet parking. We stayed around for the great Motown group playing out on the deck. This has become the place to be in Navarre for dining and music. read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

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Lovely indoor fine dining atmosphere, as well as a more casual outdoor seating area near the water, often featuring live music! Fried Button Mushrooms were bomb & the Seafood Diablo was so good I couldn't stop eating it! Our server was so nice and attentive, she even brought my son a toy from her purse to keep him entertained. read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - Oysters on Half Shell - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Everything we had was great! Service was impeccable and food was delicious. Outdoor and indoor seating available. read more

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Yelp's rating for 2 stars is "it could have been better" so I guess I would give it 2.5 stars as the 3 rating is for "ok". It's been so hit and miss on this place. Really like the location and the fact that it's a locally owned place but I've been disappointed more often than wowed. This is from multiple visits so I'll list some of my experiences... Bay side deck: if there is music going on and a busy night, service is some of the worse you can experience. Servers are polite and very nice but I've waited a long time for simple things like a bucket of beer and even longer for food. My advice is to go to the bar and serve yourself. Dining room: Service is better but slow at times. I've had good meals but also bad meals. Fish and Grits served in a gravy of unfinished grits, salads that have soggy croutons (which I assume is because they were made in advance and thrown in the fridge. A simple thing to do is not put croutons on your ceasar until it's being served.) Steak that is not cooked correctly (rare instead of med/rare) which for a place that has 5 or 6 steaks on the menu you would think they would have that down. At times I have brought these to the attention of management and they will correct issues but I would rather not have any issues to bring up in my dining experience. It's dressed up to be a higher scale restaurant but ultimately it just doesn't rise up to that level. It's the details that make a good restaurant great. Stuffed grouper, scampi, mussels and oysters were all good experiences for me. Just wish it was more consistent. read more

Everything needs work, except our server. Daughter ordered a med rare filet, came out more cooked than med well. The replacement was medium. Daughter ate it, since wife and I were done and waiting patiently. Mixologist needs to go back to basics. The side dishes were not seasoned. The crab "mixture" was supposed to have blue crab lump and claw meat. Seemed as though it came out of a blender/mixer. Too much filler. read more

Overall, we had a good meal at Emerald Waterfront but none of us walked away wowed. It was pretty obvious this is a new place and people are wanting to try it out. We visited on Thursday night and our group of 6 was seated immediately. Our service was friendly and prompt to start. The friendliness continued, but as the restaurant began to fill, the ticket times became very long and we wished we had just ordered entrees instead of stalling things with appetizers. The time between appetizers and main courses was extremely long. The tuna and oysters were good, nothing over the top fantastic. Other meals included coconut shrimp, scallops, and seafood chowder. One of our kids ordered Parmesan fries, which were on the kids and regular menu, and we were then told they were no longer serving Parmesan fries. Seems like some communication kinks need to be worked out. read more

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill - Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna, single order - Steakhouses Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Went to this place because of the mostly good reviews, ordered all appetizers, peel eat shrimp, oysters, and scallops over risotto patties! All were decent except the scallops which were 2 big patties and 3 tiny scallops, Do NOT order this as it was a complete rip off for $22.00!! We do not complain bc anyone can have a bad night but if I was the restaurant I would be totally embarrassed to serve this!! Very disappointed as that was our reason to go there!! read more

Sever was excellent, but this has now happened twice when our large party of 11 had a person who's meal never came out with the others. This time it was mine. I order a 16oz Ribeye with Brussels sprouts. My steak was final served after the rest of the party had finished, it arrived under cooked, but the veggies were very tasty. Three others in our party who order steaks ended up with either undercooked or overcooked steaks. Only, I received 25% off a late under cooked steak....thanks... definitely disappointed. read more

Maybe they were just having an off night? The food was not great at all. Lobster was even hard to cut with a knife, lamb was dry, waitress did a good enough job but she was incredibly stressed from having too many large tables. From the website and menu, we were expecting a much nicer and relaxed atmosphere. It's like they are trying to advertise a nice restaurant and conduct one.. in a barbecue joint. If the food had been good it wouldn't have been overpriced- but it was TERRIBLY overpriced for the food quality. It was very very loud. You could even hear to talk to the people at your own table. read more