Flounders was already a solid spot, but having DJ Avani there made it even better. The music was a…read moregood mix of contemporary songs and it just made the whole vibe feel right without being too loud or too much. They should bring DJ Avani back more often, especially in the summer. I could see this bringing in more people for sure. Good food, good vibe, and the DJ really added to the experience.

Enjoyed DJ Avani there this past Sunday. Definitely brought me into getting some drinks and…read moreappetizers. I will definitely be back when she is playing!!

Best BRUNCH for my $$$$ Crab Cake Benedict for $14.99 & bottomless champagne for $10.99read more

As always, great food and great service. John a was our server and had a variety of recommendations…read morefor us. Sold us on the fresh Snapper (Blackened with the lemon buerre blanc was spot on). Definitely didnt have room for dessert although the cheesecake did sound good. Ask for john. You wont be disappointed

Great food and great service! Fun atmosphere! Grouper sandwiches are the best around.read more

I love this place. Is the wait long? Yes, but grab a seat at the bar and have a couple drinks while…read moreyou wait. You can't rush a good thing, right? We chilled at the bar, grabbed a couple appetizers and drinks while we waited for a table. We had the crab claws and grouper nuggets, both were super tasty but the grouper nuggets were amazing. After a an hour or so, our table was ready and we were seated on the covered patio. I had the fried shrimp po-boy and we split a whole lobster amongst the table. Everyone walked away stuffed and needing a nap. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and I would encourage you to try something new!

Came to this restaurant for dinner last night and we were so impressed that we came back for lunch…read more Had the crab and shrimp tacos for dinner..... really delicious and fresh. Had the Mahi Mahi sandwich for lunch and it was incredible. We'll probably be back tomorrow Tom was our waiter today and he is top notch! They have hermit crab racing for the kids... my son won a t shirt .

Cute place on the beach. We had some amazing sandwiches and some of the best hush puppies I've ever…read moreeaten. You get a great view of the water and there is sometimes live music. Definitely recommend this place. Only issue was that the service was a little slow and it lunch time and not bus at app.

Service was great as usual, the menu changed and they dropped the Tuna dip!!! It was amazing and we…read morealways looked forward to ordering it for a light lunch!! Bring back the tuna dip please!!

Came here in search of fresh oysters and a bay view- and boy did thy deliver!…read more I ordered the florida oysters (because when in Florida..) and they were perfect. Gave me energy and hydration for the Long Beach day I was about to have. The waiter was very attentive and kind, and even gratiously helped me with my peculiar requests (I was fhe only one outdoors who didn't want my umbrella up since I wanted direct mid day sun tanning me, and I wanted water with no ice and a lemon) Would return if I'm in the area again!

John and Mike were fantastic, great drinks and great convos :) ! 10/10 service and recommend this…read moreplace!

Everything was great wasn't really expensive all though they ran out of crab the food was amazing…read morehad like a million different options and best seafood ever!!!

Bangin Shrimp was good. Atmosphere good and some feel-good music going. I'm supposed to use 85…read morecharacters.

First off- Ambiance was amazing, you really can't beat being right on the open water. We ordered…read moreoysters , chips and salsa, fish tacos, a shrimp and crab roll, crab claw, red fish blue fish, and a wedge salad. The crab claw special was not what we expected but it ended up being decent. The salad was very good, it was plenty to share. The fish tacos were OK and the sandwich was very good. I wouldn't suggest getting chips and salsa as an appetizer if you're getting tacos because they come with tacos. drinks were Ok too. The best one I tried was the pina colada. Baby had a cheese burger and it was pretty good too. I would definitely go back- much better than flounders lol OH ELVIS! Our server's name was Elvis and he was very nice, chillax, attentive and informative.

We had an amazing time Thursday night! Phoenix, Justine and Allie showed great customer service,…read moreprovided solid drink recommendations and provided us tourist to dos. Way to go above and beyond. Will be back for Brunch on Sunday!

We came for the bottomless mimosa, their Sunday special, and throughly enjoyed our visit! I ordered…read morethe crab cake Benedict & my husband ordered the shrimp tacos! Both meals were so yummy! Our bartender, Kenzie, made our visit extra enjoyable! She was so kind and gave us all the cool local spots to check out during our stay & for when we come back! Kenzie was also a rockstar for providing us with the Blue Angels Facebook information page so that we could watch them do their Sunday beach buzz! She made our day!

Easy to book a reservation online. Pleasant staff, interior is beautiful and goes with the modern…read moredriftwood ocean theme. Patio lighting is orange. Love the fish and steak options. The wait was longer for food but luckily our table was not starving. Our waiter, Elijah was kind and went above and beyond with patience for drinks and extras for things. Would come again! Would consider as a spot with friends and or dinner date - not like a family vibe with young kids.

My girlfriend and I had heard good things about drift and decided to try it the Friday after her…read morebirthday. I made a reservation on OpenTable. The Wednesday before, I called the restaurant and spoke with Louis who is the owner and chef. I explained to him that my girlfriend and I would be dining there on Friday and that I was planning on proposing to her. I asked him if he would help. He said absolutely, "just discreetly give the ring to someone and I'll take care of everything else." When we arrived at the restaurant, Louis greeted us. I had noted on the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and he said I see we're celebrating a birthday. My girlfriend said "please. I don't want any cake or anything special" and he said that it would not be a problem. We were seated at a table for two near one of the large windows overlooking the gulf. The restaurant is a beautiful space and our service was spot on. Andrea and Kaitlyn took very good care of us. We split the sea scallop appetizer which was delicious and then shared the Chilean Seabass entrée. It was cooked perfectly, came out hot and was absolutely delicious. After we had eaten, we asked for our check and shortly thereafter, Louis came out with a large plate that had a giant slice of bread pudding on it and a small ring box. He had written will you marry me on the plate in icing.... My girlfriend, now my fiancé was stunned and I think we both cried a little bit (she said yes). It was an experience neither one of us will ever forget and the most special night we have spent together. Louis and the Drift team were absolutely wonderful. Our experience was top-notch and Drift will forever be our special place!! Well, done and heartfelt thanks!

Every time we go to Pensacola, this is dinner one of the nights. They have very good drinks and…read morefood. The atmosphere is casual but nice and they have a very nice bar. We like to sit at the oyster bar and talk to the shocker. Donald was our guy and service was great. I always recommend this place.​

5/10/2026: Grand Marlin is top-notch!…read more We had an incredible experience here on May 10th. Our server, Brittany, gave excellent service and was incredibly accommodating. Since the three of us in our group aren't big eaters, we asked to split a portion of everything we ordered, and she didn't blink an eye. We started with the BBQ shrimp, which was fantastic! It's not a heavy, traditional BBQ flavor--it's more of a rich, New Orleans-style sauce. With six shrimp total, it was perfect for splitting, especially with the delicious bread served alongside it to soak up that amazing sauce. Nom!! Two of us split the wedge salad, and Brittany happily accommodated our special request for ranch instead of blue cheese. Our other friend had the kale salad and thoroughly enjoyed it. For the main course, the three of us split the filet mignon, which came with a dollop of mashed potatoes. The char on the steak was absolutely fabulous, and the potatoes paired with it perfectly! The restaurant is fairly dark and can get a bit noisy on busy nights, but we enjoyed our time immensely. Grand Marlin has private rooms and is easily the most high-end restaurant on Pensacola Beach. Our total was $178.00 before tip, which is well worth it. The attire ranges anywhere from dressy to beach casual, they have several great seating options for special occasions, and there's even a gift shop with some great finds. For anyone who remembers, this used to be the Boy on a Dolphin years ago. As an honorary Pensacolian since 1975, I consider myself a bit of an expert on all things Pensacola Beach--and you won't be disappointed here! Pro tip: Get a group photo by the bay before leaving. Even at night, it shows off those perfect Pensacola views.