If you're anywhere near Grayton Beach and love a good, cozy dinner spot this is it. Grayton Seafood absolutely blew us away. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel like we were old friends, so warm, so welcoming, and genuinely fun to be around. We were laughing and enjoying ourselves before the food even hit the table. We sat outside with low lighting, soft live music in the background, and the most perfect relaxed atmosphere. The music was lowkey but so good, it added to the experience without taking over. And the food... wow. The wedge salad with the fish of the day was fantastic. Fresh, flavorful, and just done right. This place is intimate, charming, and honestly feels like a hidden gem. Safe to say this is our new spot read more

ChatGPT said this was a place where you'd spend about $20 a plate. Maybe if you only ate appetizers and off the kids menu. Ordered the blue crab sautéed for my kids to try. Came out tasting fishy and not fresh. Sent it back after trying two, just to make sure the first one wasn't off. Sent it back and they said they took half off the charge for the crabs. I let them know that was unacceptable and I wanted to remove my entree from being made. They came back and said they took the whole cost off, but it's what should have been done from the beginning. I still didn't get my entree. I completely understand that it could have just been a bad batch, but ingredient issues are the problem of the restaurant and not the customer. Fried pickles were breaded in corn meal. They were crispy and tasty. Son got the spaghetti (linguine noodles) off the kids menu. Said he didn't like it because it had a weird texture. I tried it and the noodles were over cooked. Sent it back to be remade. Came back a little over again. He ended up not eating it. My wife got the triple tail (blackened) from the catch of the day. It came covered in a remoulaude, with green beans and a garlic mashed potatoes. She loved her entire meal. My daughter got the fried shrimp with a side of fries. Fries were perfectly crispy but a little under seasoned. Fried shrimp was crispy and seasoned well. She enjoyed her meal. (Son also approved of the meal as he ate some of hers due to not liking his food.) Slight off smell when you walk in, but it fades quickly. (Could just be a me issue as I am hyper sensitive to smells.) Lights dimmed to give a nice ambiance, but then they sit you in hard metal chairs. Kind of confused as to what they are trying to be. Michael was a decent server. Really disappointed because I wanted this to be a great experience. read more

Grayton Seafood - Empty shrimp plate and a full bowl of spaghetti because the pasta was overcooked. - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Such a cool spot that feels a bit hidden away from the 30A hustle. We were the first to show up for dinner and seated outside right away. We were greeted by about 4 or 5 different guys dropping us their business cards and they took exceptional care of us. Most of us got the fish of the day which was blackened grouper. Delicious couple pieces of flaky fish that came with green beans and mashed potatoes. $48 for all of it which felt a bit pricier than other comparable places but they make up for it with great friendly service. Cool little spot tucked away from the busy road. read more

Grayton Seafood - Grouper - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Very nice restaurant on 30A just a couple miles from "downtown " Seaside. We had a reservation on a busy holiday Friday night and we got a great table. Our waitress was very friendly and she gave us very good service. Fish was grilled to perfection and delicious. The entire experience was very pleasant. We will certainly be back. read more

Grayton Seafood - Beer and wine list. We enjoyed the Beck's Non-alcoholic beer. - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Some of the best service and some of the most kind people ever! We made reservations in advance but came in on a slow Saturday. The staff greeted us immediately and any time we met someone new, they dropped off personalized business cards which are so fun! The food came out fast and all of it was amazing! Fried pickles and okra were gluten free for those GF people needing a fried food fix. The place is really cute on the inside and outside. Make reservations to be safe but overall some of the best food we have had to 30A! read more

Grayton Seafood - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Really enjoyed this place. The food was great, the service was friendly, and the host made us feel welcome. Prices were reasonable, and the onion rings were honestly some of the best I've ever had. We'd definitely come back. read more

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Great food! Great atmosphere! Great service! The staff is top notch. Owner came by and had a pleasant chat. We look forward to returning. Great experience! read more

Service Non/Existent.... Saturday night 6:00pm 6-24-25...... Appox. 10-12 tables full ..... timing:from seating to dinner arriving 58 minutes..... this was second time recently we have experienced same service issues. Food v. Prices that's a personal topic Check fried oyster dinner for $32.95 EXACTLY 5 oysters ( picture attached) To preface this we "have been" regulars since opening around 2015 ish. Again, this was a bad service experience.. Patron beware !! read more

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Probably my favorite meal of our vacation. And we ate out all 7 nights. Had the shrimp and grits. It was great. Tried grits at another place, and not as good. read more

We had a party of 14 and were so impressed. Food was delicious and fast, but the best part was as the service! Very attentive and personable, and it wasn't just one person, they were all great. Will be back for sure!! read more

Yikes, not sure where to start. The owner gave off an odd vibe; boasting about her custom Tesla she picked up in Atlanta fell flat, especially when she parked it right out front. Not exactly the best first impression. I get you worked hard for it, coming from someone who was previously in the industry, but it was a little awkward. Our server Sam was awesome, genuinely attentive and friendly. I really appreciate that they hire young adults and give them a chance to make good money. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the prices. My redfish plate was $45 for what felt like a pretty basic meal of fish, mashed potatoes, and green beans without the creamy creole sauce offered. The oyster special came out on a plate with no ice, which immediately made my stomach turn. Overall, it feels like a Red Bar-inspired setup, but with a heavy dose of privilege and less flavor. read more

This place never disappoints. Owner greets you at the hostess desk with the most friendly demeanor. From there the wait staff takes over and is amazing at giving friendly and attentive service. Then the food comes out and really is some of the best seafood on 30a. We started with the blue crab claws that I could have eaten as my main dish. But they were also offering triple fin and a blackened grouper that we also ordered. Then, last night Tyler the bartender had made his homemade key lime pies. Do not pass them up if you have the chance. One of the best deserts I have ever had. Such a great overall experience! read more

When in the area I highly recommend Grayton Seafood. The food is prepared perfectly and with quality ingredients. The sauté crab legs are amazing. Tabatha the hostess is friendly and attentive. read more

We highly enjoyed our meal at Grayton Seafood this evening! We had great service from Michael and good conversations with many other staff members! We had a variety of dishes from seafood to chicken tenders and it all tasted amazing and was very fairly priced for seafood in 30A! It felt like a hidden gem this evening, we would highly recommend adding it to your must try list while in 30A! read more

Food is good! Nice portion size. Ample service. Very casual atmosphere. Prices are reasonable.

My husband, 10 month old baby and I stopped in to Grayton Seafood for my 30th birthday. We didn't have a reservation, but the host Navin was exceedingly accommodating and found us seating quickly. The service throughout our whole meal was exceptional, especially our main server Emma. From the bartender to the other waitstaff to the host, our experience with the service was outstanding. They even offered a few sweet surprises after learning it was my birthday! Just as importantly, the seafood at Grayton was genuinely some of the best I've ever had in the gulf. We got the smoked tuna dip, grouper special and shrimp with grits. Each dish was perfectly prepared and had large portions...my only regret is not snapping a picture for this review because it was beautifully plated as well! Overall we had the most amazing meal/birthday celebration here and will absolutely be back! Thank you Grayton Seafood! read more

Absolutely delicious! Every time we're here we make sure to visit because it's our favorite restaurant every time! Tabs, the owner, makes every one feel like family and accommodates her guests to the best of her ability even with the crazy crowds of spring, summer and fall break! we had a triple tail fish with coleslaw & green beans, and I'm not sure I've had a better meal! Show me choices on 30a and this still is our number one go to! Make sure to call them even during busy times because they will accommodate you! Also our server Sam was the bomb read more

First time visit. Called and was able to get a reservation. I like that they offer 2 different areas for outdoor seating. The service was great and the food was delicious! My husband and I enjoyed one of their specials. I had red fish and he got the tripletail. Both dishes were cooked perfectly and wonderfully seasoned. Great experience! read more

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What a gem! We stopped in during a family vacation on 30A! We were blown away by the exceptional customer service. The owners were so welcoming and made us feel right at home. The pasta was absolutely fantastic! My step mom enjoyed her crab claws, said they were the best she's had. And my girls loved their kids meals. As a mom restaurants who make chicken tenders from real chicken breast hold a special place in my heart! When we go back to 30A we will most definitely be back! The food was fresh, atmosphere was top tier! read more

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The service and food were excellent. We had a party of 10 so being able to reserve ahead was great for us. The variety of food options enabled everyone to enjoy the meal. read more

Such a great experience. Grayton Seafood staff prepared fish we caught. It was exceptional. The service and team approach was the best we have experienced on 30 A. read more

Grayton Seafood - Blue Claw appetizer! The best we have had. - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Such an amazing place!!! There is a small parking lot next to the place for cars. We came on a Friday evening around 7:45PM with no reservation and we got seated relatively quickly inside! Our waitress was such a delight and she took our drink orders. I got the Grayton beach pale ale and it was pretty decent! For the main, I got the fish of the day grilled which was triple tail that day with fries and onion rings. The fish was grilled to absolute perfection! The fries were piping hot and those were some of the best onion rings I've had in a long time. This meal was absolutely excellent! Our entire table loved everything. I would recommend a reservation as the hostess asked if we had one. The vibes are great and low key. Overall, great place to eat that isn't too flashy! P read more

Grayton Seafood - Triple tail Fries Onion rings - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

We came here to meet some friends for dinner after seeing some great reviews. We made our reservation and got here right as they opened. I know we had a large party, but it took them a LONG time to bring out drinks. They also didn't bring out the children's food until almost an hour after ordering, and the adult's food probably another 10-15 minutes after that. The party was definitely getting restless... The food was a mixed bag. The burgers that were ordered were dry and well done when they were ordered medium, and the people who ordered them were not able to finish them. Thankfully the restaurant comped those meals. The restaurant was busy, but considering we were there at the opening, I figured it would have been better service as it would only get more hectic as time went on. Maybe it was due to the fact we were set off to the side and kinda forgotten about - out of sight, out of mind. My wife got the grilled shrimp, and I got the creole shrimp pasta, and both of our meals were good. I really enjoyed the pasta. I would consider giving them another chance and hope they were just having an off day. read more

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Food- 10/10 crab cakes came on top of garlic mashed potatoes that obviously were made in house, crab cakes were cooked perfectly. Service- have to be one of the nicest restaurant staff I have ever met. Very attentive, Nicky and Jordan never let us go unattended and accommodated me being difficult lol! The owner I believe or manager was has outstanding customer service skills was so very nice to me and my friend and even gave us recommendations on good bars around and night life. Ambiance- it is such a cute place to have dinner after a long day at the beach. read more

Grayton Seafood - Crab cakes ! - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Came here for dinner with friends. We had a reservation for 10 people for 5pm. I liked the reservation process. I just texted them, they responded, and I was all set. We arrived and the appointed time and sat outside. We ordered our food and the wait began. I am pretty patient and don't mind waiting because I like taking my time but after an hour I was annoyed. We had 3 little ones with us. Finally the kids meals arrived. They each had chicken fingers and fries and although I didn't eat them, the kids seemed to enjoy them and they were plentiful. We still had another 10 to 15 minute wait for the adults food to arrive. My husband and daughters burgers were overcooked. They were this side of burned. Totally dry. They did their best to eat them because at this point they were starving. I ordered a salad with blackened chicken. Fortunately mine was pretty good and I enjoyed it. My daughter and son in law enjoyed their crab cakes. The service was decent considering the place was busy. They comped the burgers which I appreciated. Overall, 3.5 stars and I would give them another try. read more

Grayton Seafood - Blackened chicken salad - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Recently visited with a larger party. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Service however was not good. This is the primary reason for the 3 stars. We had to continually ask for refills (cups were completely empty). Had to ask for napkins, sauces, etc. Food was good though. I had recently dined with just my husband a few months back and we both thought the place was absolutely perfect. From the food to the service. I had really overhyped the place to our party and was let down. Two completely different experiences. I would probably go back just for the food but it's definitely not one of our must go to spots now. read more

Grayton Seafood has a special place in my family's hearts. We came here for an impromptu reception following a semi-impromptu beach wedding of my sister and her now husband in September 2020 and now it's a must visit. We come to Grayton at least once a year (sometimes more) and came in April 2023 for a small (you guessed it, impromptu) family reunion. I don't ever finish my plate but I guess when the chefs special is blackened grouper, mashed potatoes and asparagus, it's easy. I cannot fail to mention the crab fingers (steamed and fried) - unfortunately they disappeared before I could snap a photo :) These folks even decorated our space with a happy birthday banner. That is genuine, simple customer care. The owner was at a table nearby and she greeted us and said goodbye to us. We feel like family here and that's what keeps us coming back. read more

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Delicious food, fun attentive staff, definitely adding this to our 30a must visit list every time we vacation down there!

Excellent service, incredible meal, wonderful ambiance! Highly recommend! Thank you for making our bday visit so special! Special shout out to Grace for helping us with the reservation over text! read more

Grayton Seafood - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

We actually showed up the day before and it was booked for the evening. So we made a reservation for tonight and we were glad we got a chance to enjoy the food and ambiance. Seating is limited. On nice nights they setup in the parking lot. Made for a great dinner under the sky and the food was amazing. Sharing between all eleven of us took place. Dont miss out! read more

Grayton Seafood - Shrimp and grits! - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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It was really good. The vibe was really nice. The service was amazing. I loved the desserts and they were amazing. The blackened shrimp was amazing. Overall great experience read more

Grayton Seafood - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Great seafood. Not that expensive. We were a group of 6 adults and 8 children ranging in age from twins at 6 months to 10 years old.

This review is late, as I actually ate there in June. But loveddddd this place!! We got to go food and my toddler and I picked it up. They were so kind to us we wish we had dined in. Plus the food was 10/10. read more

We love this place. I had the shrimp and grits. Save room for their bread pudding in whiskey sauce. The Best!

Tired this place on a recommendation from a local friend. Arrived at our reservation time and our table had been given to another party. Waited about 10 minutes and finally got seated. Water took our drink and app order. Our apps came out 20 minutes before we got our drinks. Ordered the triple tail special after about 15 minutes they came back and said they were out. Changed to the grouper it was heavily salted and only ate about half. Wife ordered the crab cakes. They were mostly filllers with very little crab meat for the price. This was a one and done for us. read more

Food was meh, black flies biting our legs. Service not so good waiters stretched, about 1 waiter to 15 tables Asked out appetizer be timed for our entree, oh yes I will time it and make sure that won't happen. Well it did, all food came as we were still eating our appetizer....terrible. and the black flies were the worst, I have bites up and down my legs. Do not eat outside if you decide to go here read more

This little seafood restaurant off 30a is a great find, food is great and the Service can't be beat, Logan and Dan were our waiters and they couldn't be beat, very knowledgeable and gracious, we ate out side and it was a pleasurable experience, if anyone is in the 30A area this is a do not miss restaurant, you won't be sorry, only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was it was hard to find. Great place to eat. I very highly recommend. read more

Our family chose to make a reservation with Grayton Seafood Company based on a recommendation from Santa Rosa Charters for their "catch and cook". It made for a wonderful day of family time for all ages. Service was excellent, food was superb! 11/10 would recommend. Outdoor dining was comfortable and added to the ambiance. read more

Grayton Seafood - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

GSC was incredible! Everything was top notch from food, to service, to beachy ambiance. Our server, Logan was one of the best servers we've had in a long time. He made us instantly feel at home with his kind and pleasant demeanor and was very well-versed in the menu offerings. His recommendations did not disappoint! We enjoyed the calamari, crab cakes, grouper, and bread pudding the most! The bread pudding was out of this world, truly a must try! If you're in the area, this restaurant is worth the visit. Thank you, we'll be back again soon! read more

The food and service were awesome! We made reservations and seated as soon as we got there. I do know they book up soon so make it as soon as you know you'll be going. It was the best dinner we have had so far! read more

Grayton Seafood - The special for the night. Recommend whatever they say to get! - American Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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