Locals have been telling me about Tops Hamburgers ever since I moved to the area, and I finally…read moredecided it was time to see what all the hype was about. I have heard the different Tops locations around Pensacola can vary a little, but I tried the one in Gulf Breeze. First things first. The location is terrible. It is tucked inside a gas station that looks like it might sell both hamburgers and bail bonds. From the outside you would swear the place is closed... except for the 400 cars wrapped around the building waiting for burgers. The exterior gives off just enough botulism and E. coli vibes to make you pause and reconsider your life choices before walking in. But once you step inside, things take a surprising turn. It is actually pretty clean for a classic greasy burger joint, and the staff were friendly and charming in that laid back local way that immediately makes you feel welcome. The second you open the door you get hit with the glorious smell of sizzling beef and French fry oil. It is the unmistakable aroma of cholesterol, poor decisions, and happiness. The double bacon cheeseburger was exactly what I wanted it to be. Soft bun. Cold crisp lettuce. Tomatoes, pickles, onion. Crispy bacon. The meat tasted fresh off the grill and the whole thing came together exactly the way a greasy American burger should. My only tiny knock is that the patties looked like they might be pre formed or frozen. Not a deal breaker by any stretch, but it did cost Tops a small cool point. The fries and tots were fried perfectly and seasoned well. And when I say they give you a lot, I mean a lot. An order comes in a bag large enough to feed roughly 500 starving middle school football players. Overall this place absolutely delivers if you are craving a proper greasy burger. It is messy, a little sketchy, and exactly the kind of spot locals love. I will definitely be back the next time my arteries start whispering sweet nothings to me.

Excellent service, price is right and the food was great!!'Will definitely return!!! Well worth the…read moremoney!!

10/10 food & service!! High quality ingredients and the sauces make a great addition to the meal,…read morehence their well chosen name. Made my fiancé a special grilled cheese she enjoyed very much. Other people with me also said the fried pickles were the bees knees. Don't sleep on this place.

The best meal I personally experienced in Pensacola Beach…read more This little gem was located just outside of our hotel and we were very appreciative of their food. I learned quickly that the area is NOT vegetarian friendly and this place was one of the few exceptons. The staff we interacted with were incredibly friendly and they always got food out in a timely manner. We ended up visiting the food truck 2-3 times during our trip because we trusted the quality of what was being served. The one thing I can say that I was disappointed with was their sauces. A bit ironic, as it's in the name but they were extremely underwhelming. We ended up using sauces we had saved from other spots. I still highly recommend trying them as their food was very good!

What a great spot! It's operated out of a food truck. Minimal wait time, 3 excellent burgers with…read morecrafted sauces. Beer batter fries were fantastic. I had the jalapeno jefe, hubby had the silly dilly and one had the shaker (I think). It smelled amazing we took it back to the hotel room and dug right in. I didn't get pictures because we got started so fast! We all enjoyed our food. If you want to eat on site there is covered picnic tables and all ages welcome. Highly recommended!!

Food Truck right next to Surf & Sand Hotel!!…read moreA must have!! Excellent Service! Outdoor seating! A Must Try!!

Great every time I go very family friendly. The breakfast is incredible and the chicken finger and…read moregravy as well. So many options to choose from.

We really enjoyed our meal at Grovers's. We ate inside and the staff were super. Their coleslaw is…read moredelicious. Their onion rings are some of the best I've ever tasted. I loved the wings although very messy to eat that's what wings are all about. I would definitely come back and try one of their salads because they looked delicious. I would also try their chicken fingers because I saw those go past my table and they looked phenomenal.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Things they did right: Service, price point, flavor. Everyone in my family enjoyed…read moreeverything. Initially we'd planned to go to a different lobster roll place only because we just knew about them. They were closed so we came across this gem! So happy we did!! Mom and pop restaurant away from the touristy area serving great lobster dishes for decent prices. The place is inviting and cozy. The owner is funny and super accommodating. He even tried to make up a dish for my little picky eater. Between us we had lobster rolls and the pasta! It was SO good man! lol I can't wait to go back to Pensacola just for this. I might go this weekend, hmm!! Go get a lobster roll! Thank me later.

If you live in Pensacola or travel there, I would highly recommend trying The Lobster Cage. Make…read moresure to check Yelp for their hours because she closes for a few hours then reopens later in the evening. I walked in and there was just a couple eating. It's a nice size place. The owner is a 1 woman show. She told me she does everything. If she gets busy she'll have her boyfriend who owns the building come help her. Obviously they specialize in Lobster. It's main Lobster which can be quite expensive. She is Thai so she incorporates traditional Thai flavor in her food. I ordered the Lobster Tom Yum soup. Boy was this soup plentiful and flavorful! I wish I got her name but the owner believes in never going hungry. The bowl is huge and there were chunks of main lobster sitting on top as well as mixed in the bowl. I tasted strong hot and sour flavors. Just a fragrant broth of lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, fish sauce. I like mine spicy so she gave me some sate sauce to add. It's her own special recipe I must say it's one of the best soups I've had. Not to mention the bowl is full of noodles too! I wanted to go back and get a Lobster roll which came highly recommended but I ran out of time on my trip. I'm all for supporting small family businesses.. and it's woman owned! Please go try The Lobster Cage! Tell them you saw my review( San Diego perspective)

Delicious & great customer service! I think this has to be the best crab legs & shrimp I've had in…read morePensacola, thus far. I love how close it is to my place & don't need to drive far towards the beach to eat juicy seafood!

They may have good boiled seafood, but stay away from any fried items. Nothing is fresh. The fried…read moreshrimp was tasteless, the catfish was strangely cut, very thick and not flavorful. The fried oysters tasted like raw ones smell, downright awful. Service was OK.

This drive-through restaurant is a hidden gem. I should keep it a secret! It is somewhat fast food…read morebut to a higher level. I love their onion rings! There is a dry powdered white spice that is on the onion rings, garlic and I don't know? The Po-Boy Shrimp is perfect! The sauce within the sandwich combines the flavors well! The french fries are great texture! I had gotten their ranch dressing to go with the onion rings. It had a homemade taste! Just ask for it. They have it packed up in individual containers. They are generous with the condiments. I have ordered in the past the shrimp salad. They used grilled shrimp. It is simple but tasty. I do love shrimp! I have not yet tried the fried chicken or fried fish. With the menu it offers a lot of choices. Tip: I suggest calling in your order. The food is very fresh and is cooked fresh to go! It takes time for your food to cook. Otherwise patience and waiting.

The chef came to the window to tell us that he changed the oil to make us fresh chicken wings. The…read morebest philly cheese steak in pcola!

I know my review posts are bordering on too many but I haveta keep reporting on how consistently…read moregreat what we order here is. As always I get a fried grouper sandwich with three fried shrimp added to the sandwich. Anne gets the fried grouper fingers and onion rings. Absolute perfection. I love that the sandwich comes on a soft hamburger bun so you don't have to deal with a hard crusted roll like on a Po Boy. I add one serving of tartar sauce to the sandwich. I order fries, not because I want fries, but because I need a carrier for Jerry's dressing. Anne's grouper fingers were perfectly fried as were the onion rings. If you want a hoot ask Grok if it has the recipe for Jerry's dressing. It doesn't as the secret has been carefully preserved for all these years. But the response is so great. Grok knows stuff. I have not looked at a menu for a while now as we know what we want. But I noticed today that the printed menu is apparently new and appears to include a way upscaled game in its offerings. Have loved this joint for over 65 years now.

This diner is a gem! I can't believe I've been driving by it for three years and never treated…read moremyself to the great food and service they offer. I can honestly say it won't be long before I'm back. Who doesn't love a diner that serves up breakfast all day long, if you want it? Tonight I was in the mood to try their fried mullet, and was not disappointed. Others at our table had The Pig burger, and grilled Mahi, and all were happy with their choices. I had a side of the fresh mango salad, which was a treat. The place has been open for decades, and the signs and wall ornaments reflect it, just a fun place with the most attentive servers you'll ever find. I'll be recommending Jerry's to everyone i know. See you there...