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

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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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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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

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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.

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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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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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

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

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

Our family always loves visiting Grayton Seafood when staying on 30A - excellent fresh fish and great positive vibes! This time we visited to celebrate our daughter's 10th birthday - Sam and Navin went out of their way to make her feel extra special and celebrated. We are very grateful for such a fun evening! 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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Food was delicious. We had blackened fish of the day and blackened shrimp. Service was some of the best we have experienced in 30A area. The feel of the place was like a "local favorite". Owner and staff were super friendly and accommodating. We loved it and will go back in the future! read more

The fried shrimp here is crispy, well-battered and excellent. Order it with the tartar sauce. The service was friendly and attentive with a local neighborhood joint kind of feel. I'll be back. read more

We loved the awesome service Tabitha's staff provided. They are also animal lovers and supporters of rescue which is something we love to support. The food was fabulous and was our favorite meal while in Florida. Make sure you check this gem out! read more

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

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Haven't even had my dinner yet and this is already my FAVORITE dinning experience I've ever had!! Incredible staff & owner with an incredible attention to detail! Came here for my bachelorette dinner and we are so impressed! read more

We are in 30A on vacation and read so many great reviews and decided to check this place out. We made reservations by texting which was answered in a timely manner. We showed up a little early to be seated and were seated right away. The restaurant is well-appointed with a rustic nautical theme and the servers were extremely friendly and attentive. I am Gluten-sensitive and was pleased to learn there were multiple things I could eat on the menu. The food was SO GOOD. My husband and kiddos raved about each of the dishes they chose and my blackened chicken tenders with homemade cheddar grits and fried okra was delicious. Would recommend this to anyone, couples, families, groups, it was a great experience! read more

The service was great and they were nice enough to fit us in for dinner on a Friday night. The food was just okay, the best things were my son's French fries with the kids burger and the shrimp and grits. Fun atmosphere. I'd probably stick with their daily special if I went back. read more

The food was phenomenal and the best we've had on 30A, but pales in comparison to the highlight of our meal, our radiant server Andrew. I can't rave enough about how wonderful he is. He's engaging, knowledgeable, funny, and became a memorable part of our trip. read more

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

Chevy was our server and did a great job making sure we were well serviced and had good recommendations My self proclaimed seafood gumbo expert sons rated their concoction a 8.3 which is very good. They wanted it a bit more spicy to move it up the rating scale My wife and I had the smoked tuna appetizer and it was very good. Nice dry and flaky with a perfect blend of seasonings and onion / mayo filler. Thumbs up. My daughter had the fried pickles with ranch and they were very addictive Their alcohol selection is simple with a few solid wines and a larger selection of beers. No hard liquor but it wasn't missed Most of the people in our party had the various blackened or grilled seafoods and my shrimp was very, very good. The slaw was light and mild The one thing that blew me away was their onion rings. Kid you not - probably the best I've had forever. Nice light and flaky batter perfectly fried and very tasty. Who would have guessed ?! Highly recommend you try them A great place for fresh fish thats reasonably priced and away from the congestion of Seaside on 30A read more