The grouper was amazing! Capped off with delectable key lime pie and a birthday candle!…read moreOur waiter was outstanding and very attentive. The restaurant vibe is a unique experience.

stopped by after soaking up the sun and we had such a great time at the red bar. such a cozy and…read morewelcoming environment. we were seated quickly and was able to get outdoor seating. we got mozzarella sticks for appetizer and those were as good as you'd hope it to be. for mains, i got the mahi mahi grilled fish sandwich and chicken tenders and fries. the fish was simply grilled and was delicious. had the option to be blackened which i should've got but the simplicity of the grilled fish was still delicious. tenders were very crispy and juicy. overall, had a great time and this is a great spot to grab some drinks or to get a meal in after spending hours on the beach. our service was great and the staff were kind and professional.

Service was good, you can tell people go there for the experience rather than food. Don't go if you…read morewant seafood, go if you want fish because that pretty much takes up half the menu.

I think the biggest highlight of this place is the playground for kids. My kids totally enjoyed the…read moreboat land playground. My kids also finished their meals far too quickly and perk was to have them keep the plate as frisbee. My shrimp was TOOOO BUTTERY .. wasn't a fan. Great vibe and good service.

Reese did an exemplary job for us as we were enjoying March madness. Would recommend!read more

Great centrally located pub!! Must try the hrd water it's delicious. they also have tons of great…read morelocal and craft beers. Wonderful wine selection too! The best place to drop by or hangout

On a recent visit to 30A, my wife and I and our friends wanted to enjoy a nice meal while watching…read morethe sun set on the nearby water. We looked up reviews and came across Bud & Alley's Restaurant as a likely way to do so. We were quite pleased with our experience once we found a table. When we arrived where you could make a reservation for a table downstairs, we were told the better views were upstairs with tables available for anyone who found them. We walked around for a while looking for a table opening up and though we didn't find any tables on the deck upstairs, we did find one with a gorgeous view well before sunset. The server being one of only a few there that night checked on us many times and was very helpful. We each ordered drinks. I got a Frozen Beach Bellini consisting of Lamarca prosecco with peach purée topped with an edible orchid. Then, when ordering dinner, my friend and I each ordered an eight ounce filet mignon consisting of grilled asparagus, Yukon mashed potatoes, and bordelaise sauce. My wife ordered a roasted salmon consisting of green lentils with pancetta and fennel, arugula, and dijon vinaigrette. We were quite delighted with everything we ate and drank! Bud & Alley's has been an award winning iconic restaurant in Seaside Florida since 1986, serving delicious farm- and fish-to-table food, offering exceptional service and making seaside memories for generations. Their restaurant hours are daily from 8 AM to 9:30 PM while the roof deck bar is open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM. They no longer have a happy hour though they have a limited menu Their website (https://www.budandalleys.com) has a lot of great information from the menu, reservation page, newsletter signup (for news, events, recipes and offers), events, reviews, beach cam, online ordering, gallery, press stories, and even links to other Bud and Alley restaurants. You can also sign up for Bud and Alley's Rewards at https://www.toasttab.com/s-w-d-r-grill-inc-dba-bud-alleys/rewardsSignup where you can earn earn 1 point for every $1.50 spent and unlock $5 off every 50 points. There may even be a birthday bonus. As a fun fact, the restaurant is actually named after a dog and cat and not people. You can see that in the logo. If you're in the area and want a good meal with good service and an excellent view, check it out!

My experience at Bud & Alley's in Seaside, Florida was extremely disappointing. For a place with…read moresuch a strong reputation and high prices, the quality and overall experience were nowhere near what we expected. First, the seating situation was frustrating. Our "table" was literally a small fold-out table, which felt more like something you'd see at a temporary event rather than at a well-known restaurant. Considering how expensive everything on the menu is, the seating arrangement felt cheap and poorly planned. The food itself was another major letdown. When our meals arrived, they were already cold, which made it seem like they had been sitting out for a while before being brought to the table. For the prices they charge, you would expect fresh, hot food that's prepared with care, but that definitely wasn't the case. Overall, the pricing was extremely high for the quality of food and the level of service we received. Between the cold food, the uncomfortable fold-out table, and the overall lack of value, the experience just didn't live up to the hype. Unfortunately, it's not a place I would return to or recommend.

First visit and we'll definitely be back…read more This was our first time at Shades Bar & Grill, and it was a great experience. We went with a group of seven and everything from the atmosphere to the food made it a really fun night out. The location and vibe are fantastic -- lively but relaxed, the kind of place where you can easily settle in with friends and enjoy a good meal. We started with appetizers for the table: calamari, onion rings, and volcano shrimp. All three disappeared quickly. The calamari was really good and normally comes served over jalapeños, but since I don't eat them the kitchen kindly put them on the side for us. The onion rings were fantastic, and the volcano shrimp had a little heat (which the spice lovers at the table really liked). For dinner I had the hibachi steak over fried rice with yum-yum sauce, cooked medium. It was excellent -- tender, flavorful, and a generous portion. Others in our group ordered the same dish and loved it as well. The chicken nachos were huge (normally an appetizer but easily a full meal) with really tasty queso that had a bit of spice. The burger and flatbreads at the table also got great reviews. We also tried the chocolate dessert bomb at the end (not sure of the exact name), and it was fantastic -- chocolate mousse and cake inside a chocolate shell with whipped cream. Definitely worth sharing. The drinks were great, the service was friendly, and the whole place had a welcoming feel. One thing we really appreciated as well: they offer a military discount, which was a nice touch. We're locals and this was our first visit, but it definitely won't be our last. Highly recommend if you're in the Panama City Beach / 30A area.

Delicious queso and chips! We sat outside and had a great lunch under the shade. The waitress was…read moresuper kind and the food was fresh. I recommend my salad - the summer salad with blackened shrimp. Theres option for ice tea - half & half was great. We really enjoyed ourselves here, my husband loved his burger and the sweet potato fries were great!

It is expensive and the food was okay. Not the wow food, but okay. The place though is nice with…read moregreat views!

The service was amazing and so was the food! This is a great spot for families and couples.read more

After a long day, we were looking for something that was going to be delicious and not fried. I was…read morelooking on Yelp and I decided to try this place. Boy, they didn't disappoint and were on it in all phases tonight. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a cheerful staff. They asked where we wanted to sit and then one of the hostesses took us to our seats. From there Bri took over!!! She was very polite and knowledgeable of the menu. She told us about the specials and also items she recommended. We had the calamari to start. It was light, crispy and paired great with the two dipping sauces that accompanied it. Then we had the dinner special which was the blackened redfish in a delicious tomato sauce and the Parmesan flounder. We also had the mashed potatoes, red beans and rice and hushpuppies. Everything was delicious! The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauces on both dishes were amazing. The red beans and rice were way better than anything in New Orleans. It was flavorful and had plenty of sausage to put everything together. The mashed potatoes were very good also. If I had to say something needed a little help, I would say add just a little butter to those potatoes and they will be even better. We had dessert to go and I had the dream pie. I can't say enough about this pie. Bri told me I would love it and she was correct. It is definitely a must on my next visit. It was savory and creamy at the same time. If you're in the area, please put this restaurant on your list. You won't be disappointed. Ask for Bri!! She is amazing and also the young ladies at the front were the best group of hostesses that I've seen in a long time. Oh, the live music and as also great.

The food was decent, but nowhere near worth the price--especially considering the upscale vibe the…read morerestaurant tries to present. For a place that leans heavily on atmosphere, the quality just didn't match the expectation. Service was okay, but again, not at the level you'd expect given the setting. The biggest disappointment was the experience itself: we came for my little cousin's birthday and even called ahead to confirm they would sing for him. We were told yes--but when we arrived, they suddenly said they don't do that at all. That kind of miscommunication really took away from what should have been a special moment. Overall, it felt like style over substance, and the experience didn't live up to what was promised.

The staff is very welcoming and positive attitude. My wife Churro Martini and I had a Peach Old…read moreFashion. Both drinks were yummy. We started with the brisket queso, holy cow it was delicious. We shared the Cantina Crunch, extremely delicious. The crunch on the inside of flour tortilla was unexpected. Definitely worth it being a regular rotation of restaurants to visit.

We came again and the food was still delicious as always. It was nice and calm in there, despiste…read moreour toddler who was a little wild lol. Our waitress Kay was very kind and attentive. I felt bad because I kept asking for things, but she was nice and ca about it. I recommend coming here. I think it was the manager who as I was walking out with my family was so nice, he greeted us when we came in and as we left.

Wings are incredible and the Margaritas are so fresh. Atmosphere is super fun and the owner was so…read morenice

Split the Cuban with tots with my wife. Very good! It came with a dipping sauce the was kind of…read morecitrusy and good. The bartender made a great baybreeze. I love the casualness of the place. We came in from the beach dripping wet. No problem. Will come back

Absolutely fantastic food! The fish is cooked perfectly and everything has so much rich flavor! The…read moreprices were pretty reasonable considering it's a nicer seafood restaurant. Even their kids menu is affordable with great portions. The service is fantastic as well! I'd love to come back for their happy hour to do some damage on some raw oysters.

This was a pretty good restaurant. They had a nice waiting area with a small play area for kids to…read moreplay in. The food here was pretty good. I got a burger and I really enjoyed it. I could tell my friends enjoyed their food too. The service here was great! Our waiter was so nice and funny! The inside was pretty clean and so were the bathrooms. This restaurant had a good ambiance to it. The only downside to this place was it was slow. We had a two hour wait to get in followed by another hour to receive our food. Overall, good restaurant and I recommend it. Ps, there was a great view of the stars!