Pizza Hut

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.

We ordered through Grubhub. The order arrived on time. It was bagged in a plastic bag which was…read morewaterlogged from all the condensation from the fried items, leaving the individual bags and contents soggy. The burgers were not like those of the past. These were not hot, didn't have the cooktop crispy edges and lacked color and most of all flavor. The tots and the fries were soggy, but the Cajun seasoning saved them. The order was missing the chili ordered. The soft drinks were fine.

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Hubby's double bacon cheeseburger. He loves a good burger, and was not disappointed- $5 and change. Crazy!

Andy D's

4.0(362 reviews)

1.5 mi

Food is really good. Was sat in outdoor seating on a Thursday night and our food was forgotten and…read morecame out about an hour and a half later.

After about 10 minutes of waiting for our food we were informed that they had dropped it and were…read morecurrently remaking it. That's okay, mistakes happen. We were pleasantly surprised when our food came out just 5 minutes later! They also gave us a discount for the trouble! Excellent customer service. Food was good, prices are a little high but understandable for the area. I love their fries, they're like curly steak fries.

A wonderful vibrant band that played full variety of music

Redfish blackened with hasbrowns and sweet potatoe fries

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From the parking lot facing the Andy D's deck with live music.

TC's Front Porch

3.7(525 reviews)

0.3 mi

Cute spot, open air eating indoor or out. We were seated immediately and served quickly. Decided to…read moreorder a whole bunch of appetizers cuz they all looked so good and nothing disappointed. The lobster nachos have a seasoned lobster all over them along with tons of veggies. Crab cakes are grilled and the sauce is amazing. Loaded fries were okay. The wings though really really good with the stinging honey garlic. We have medium as well and both were above and beyond. Got a Caesar salad with shrimp have that blackened. The shrimp are perfectly cooked and very well spiced. The crab cakes were so good we ended up getting another one. We spent $120 on all of that and 3 margaritas a Coke and a sweet tea. At the margaritas are very very good!

Decent food, unhygienic establishment, poor service. More of a dive bar vibe…read more I called beforehand to ask if the restaurant had covered outdoor seating as it was on and off raining and we had a dog. The women who answered, who I believe is the bartender as she was the one answering the phones when we eventually ate at the bar, answered with unnecessary sass. It was a Saturday evening; they were moderately busy. We had to wipe down the bar ourselves since it was so messy. The couple that came in after us had to do the same. As we were waiting to be served, we witnessed the bartender be standoffish to a woman who was picking up a large to go order. The kitchen missed part of the order and the bartender was rather rude, acted like it was a major hinderance to correct the mistake the kitchen made. Didn't apologize or anything. I had a beer, my mom had a "margarita". I put that in quotations because they don't serve liquor. They serve wine based liquors, which must be a work around to avoid having to get an actually liquor license. Awful drink. She had two sips and couldn't stomach it anymore. Tasted like straight sour mix. Our food was decent. I got the combination platter with blackened mahi and grilled shrimp. Mahi was dry. Grilled shrimp was good. Sweet potato fries were okay, nothing special. Plastic utensils. My moms food, alligator gumbo and lobster quesadilla, was okay. Alligator gumbo didn't come with rice, as shown in original picture. Lobster quesadilla had maybe 4 pieces of lobster in it. My mom ordered the loaded fries instead; hard to mess up fries covered in cheese and bacon. Nothing special there. During my meal I placed my empty water cup by the edge of the bar for a refill. After 10 minutes I finally had to ask the bartender directly for a refill; should be a common sense thing to refill and empty water cup in the middle of someone's meal. She grabbed my cup by sticking her finger directly into my cup. Disgusting. Wouldn't come back. With how gross the bar was and the hygiene habits of the staff directly in front of me, I don't want to know what goes on behind closed doors. I know it's a dive bar, but it doesn't have to be unhygienic or poor service.

Seafood Gumbo

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Culver's

3.0(202 reviews)

0.3 mi

Burgers with optional gluten free bun is delicious. The patties are cooked to perfection!…read moreNavarre and Pensacola location.

Always top self, no complaints here extremely satisfied with service and quality!!! Definitely not…read moremy last visit there!!!

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Slim Chickens

3.3(50 reviews)

1.7 mi

Comparing to chicken restaurant/ fast food back home in Indy.... This was by far: for the cost, and…read morequality of food the best we have had. Family of 9- we ate for around 65$. Great service as well! For the cost of my meal, back home I would have paid 14-15$.

Below average fast food chicken. I ordered for the whole family for the first time, everyone agreed…read moreon the following rank: #1 - Chic Fil A #2 - Popeyes # 3 - Slim Chickens We tried the spicy chicken sandwich, chicken nuggets, French fries, and fried pickles. Everything was very oily, especially the fried pickles, which was off putting. The oily fries and fried pickles were mostly thrown away unfortunately. The chicken was okay, not bad, but not good and on the bland side. Even the dipping sauces were bland. We ordered Uber Eats, so cannot comment on the ambiance, but will not be returning.

Dinning room

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Cactus Flower Cafe

4.2(539 reviews)

0.1 mi

They don't make their own tortilla chips. When I ordered a large order I was handed a sealed bag of…read moreTostito Chips. Hmmm. Hard to take a Mexican restaurant seriously if they don't make their own tortilla chips. Other than that the food was not too bad. Very bland on everything we tried.

4 of us for dinner. Nothing we ate was good. We all left…read morehalf of our food. It wasn't horrible, just didn't have a Mexican taste. Service was fine, but this was not what I was hoping for. Use better ingredients.

Inside

Chicken Quesadilla

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Front street view

Johnny Huston's

4.0(497 reviews)

2.6 mi

I stopped in with our family this afternoon had some of the best thick and fresh burgers we've ever…read morehad! That along with some great service. Sat out on the porch, although it was not fancy was very pleasant. We will certainly stop again.

I had the garlic patty Melt. The vampires will definitely avoid me for the next week. The…read moregarlic was obviously cooked with the onions and it added to the sweetness of the sandwich. The pepper Jack cheese added to the flavor combinations. As always the burger was medium done. Service - mom was having a hard time walking so thankfully Nia seated us near the front door. She kept our drinks full and was very timely with the check. Ambiance- it's very loud with all the football games on the TVs

Main seating area.

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Entrance

Firehouse Subs

3.7(44 reviews)

1.2 mi

First time visiting a Firehouse Subs and I was not disappointed! The employees were kind and…read morepatient. The food was freshly prepared and tasted yummy! The restaurant itself was also very clean.

Rarely does- week go by without us ordering several meals from our local Firehouse Subs in the…read moreNavarre Publix shopping area; the staff is friendly, yet professional. Sandwiches are always fresh & quality control amazing even though several people may make the same subs.. They must follow the Waffle House training program because so many staffers work together efficiently in such a small place behind the counter. We are truly blessed to have our Firehouse Subs in Navarre. Thanks to the owners for choosing Navarre to put one of your sites.

Kids Meatball

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub

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Firehouse Meatball

Shark Bite

4.7(431 reviews)

0.1 mi

Fresh, hot and flavorful! All enjoyed while sitting by the Sound. We tried the Sharkbite which…read morewas spicy and large! I couldn't finish it. Hubs tried the wrap and chose his fillings and loved it! We stopped by on a Tuesday morning about 10 and there was a steady flow of customers and now we know why. This spot will be visited any time we are on that side of the Navarre bridge .

We came here for an AMAZING breakfast burrito on a Sunday morning... Their menu is loaded with many…read moreoptions, which made for a very tough decision, but the Ghost Burrito was OUTSTANDING! It was made fresh with fresh ingredients and was so very tasty. Get the tots inside, it adds a very nice texture to each bite and they're crunchy & delicious inside. Service was great and helpful too! It's only a carry-out type place, as it's a food truck (but in a permanent location), but there are many picnic tables nearby where you can sit & eat. I'll definitely return when in the area next time!

The shack

Fiesta veggie burrito with bacon added and salsa verde

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Fiesta veggie burrito with bacon added and salsa verde

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2.5(17 reviews)

0.9 mi

Typical Chipotle nothing stands out good or bad. Service was pretty quick and it was neither a…read moregenerous nor skimpy slop bowl experience. All of these slop bowl places should be generous if they want to stand out.

Chipotle used to be a food group in my house. We all know the decline--smaller portions, higher…read moreprices--but I figured I'd give this location one more shot. Big mistake. Navarre 8333 Mickajack ave. I walked in to place a normal, standard order and was told they would not make it unless I ordered online. Not "we recommend the app." Not "it's faster." Flat-out refusal. My options were: download the app, create an account, place a mobile order while standing in the store, or leave. This isn't about efficiency. It's about businesses redesigning service for their convenience, not the customer's. Forcing app downloads and logins just to buy food in person is absurd--and somehow it's been normalized. I chose to walk out. If a restaurant won't serve customers who are physically in front of them, it doesn't deserve them.