Very good service. Food was great and wine and beer specials were well priced. The atmosphere was…read morewelcoming and relaxed. I had the fried snapper sandwich with duck fat potatoes which was excellent. My wife had the Cuban which was also very tasty. Definitely recommend this place if you like wine and excellent food

If you're looking for a place to sit outside on Palafox, this is the spot to go!…read more The servers were respectful, and VERY knowledgeable as to what they're serving me, as well as having some great recommendations. (I went here 5 times in 1 week and ate just about everything they had) The drinks were so good, I had to buy 6 of them for the Milfs sitting at the tables around me, and they loved them too. The Palafox and Hendricks Froze are my favorite! Some great happy hour deals too! Such as the mimosas. The charcuterie board was picturesque, and it could easily feed 3 people. (I ate it by myself of course) The plethora and quality of meats, cheeses, berries, and vegetables was more than I expected, and they all tasted great!

My husband and I stopped in the middle of a crazy Friday prime time. Place was slammed so we took…read morethe option to sit at the bar. Our bartender, Megan, was amazing. Not only a friendly and interactive person, but her knowledge of drinks was impressive. I also found it interesting watching her make people's cocktails right in front our section of the bar. Megan, you made our night with your friendliness, recommendations for food, and knowledge. You will rock whatever you do in life. Thank you! We will be back for the ambiance, food, and definitely to see you.

A good mix of locals and visitors, creating a friendly vibe in the bar area…read more I was pleasantly greeted from the bar team of Jacob and Anita, who then crafted a Union Old Fashioned with my name on it. While I had the intent of eating light, I fell of the wagon and had a Hot Honey Smash Burger and Pimento Cheese Pups. The Smash Burger was flavor-packed. The Pups with the Pimento Cheese were good (Next time I will add a few drops of Crystal Hot Sauce to each ball to add spice). Prompt friendly service and mid-upscale menu and drinks, makes UPH a place-to-be in the downtown PNS.

I chose this place to celebrate my birthday and it ended up being such a great experience. Since my…read morefamily couldn't be with me, I was hoping the night would still feel special and it absolutely did. The atmosphere was warm, the food was incredible, and the whole experience felt memorable from start to finish. Our servers, Megan and Jessica, were fantastic and made the evening even better. They were friendly, helpful, and made sure everything was perfect. They took the time to explain the menu and made us feel very welcome. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. I'm really glad I chose this restaurant for my birthday and I'll definitely be coming back again

I chose Bonelli's in Pensacola for my birthday dinner, and unfortunately it ended up being one of…read morethe most disappointing restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. The service started off rough when our food took approximately 60 minutes to come out. When my pasta finally arrived, the top of the dish was visibly burned. On top of that, the chicken was completely lacking seasoning -- something I never expected from an Italian restaurant that prides itself on quality food. What really ruined the night, though, was how the restaurant handled dessert. My wife brought homemade cupcakes for our party to share, and the staff took them to refrigerate without mentioning any additional charge whatsoever. Only when the bill arrived did we discover a surprise $10 "dessert fee." When the owner explained the charge, he justified it by saying the dishwasher would have more dishes to wash. Had we been informed beforehand, it would have at least been transparent and professional. Instead, it felt sneaky, poorly handled, and honestly insulting at the end of what was supposed to be a special birthday dinner. Between the long wait, poorly prepared food, and undisclosed fee, the entire experience was frustrating and disappointing. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this birthday dinner was handled badly from start to finish.

You know that dangerous moment when work colleagues hype a restaurant so hard that you walk in…read morealready preparing your disappointment speech? That was me heading into Angelena's Ristorante Italiano. By this point, I was fully expecting the usual "it's amazing" translation, which in restaurant terms often means nice lighting, tiny portions, and flavors that peaked at olive oil. Instead, this place did the unthinkable. It actually lived up to the hype. The menu reads like a beautiful collection of words I absolutely cannot pronounce with confidence, but luckily fluency in Italian is not required when your taste buds immediately understand the assignment. I went with the bolognese lasagna, and this thing came out like a love letter to comfort food. Rich, bold, deeply flavorful, and gloriously rustic, the kind of dish that tastes like somebody's grandmother has been perfecting it since the Roman Empire. Every bite had depth. Nothing fussy, nothing trying too hard, just serious flavor delivered with confidence. The focaccia showed up doing exactly what great bread should do: crisp in the right places, soft where it counts, and impossible to stop tearing apart even when you know your entrée is on deck. The appetizer played a completely different game, more delicate, more refined, and smart enough to leave me wanting the next course instead of filling me up before the main event. That's restraint. That's craft. That's a kitchen that knows what it's doing. And the room matches the food. Clean, classy, polished without feeling stiff. The kind of place where everything from the lighting to the plate placement quietly reminds you that yes, somebody here cares. Service was equally dialed in. Professional, on point, and smooth enough that the whole meal just flowed. No awkward gaps, no disappearing acts, no "how is everything?" drive-bys while your mouth is full. This is the rare restaurant that survives workplace hype and then casually exceeds it. Five stars. Angelena's didn't just meet expectations, it made my coworkers look smarter for recommending it.

Truly a good spot for some great drinks and desert. Pizza...was good...probably could have been…read morecrispier. Service was delayed but it was great afterwards. Definitely will try something else next time but deserts is a must. Ambiance is beautiful with great downtown vibe.

Valentines Day 2026 was another delightful meal at Agape for the Chef's Tasting Menu. This year we…read morechose the quaint inside for dinner. Our bread course started us each with either a delicious Brioche or Focaccia paired with a different compound butter. 1st Course, Each of us enjoyed the Grilled Asparagus on Sourdough, topped with fried egg, Prosciutto, micro greens and chili oil. 2nd Course, We could not believe the size of the Rootbeer Braised Venison Sheppards Pie...Wow! 3rd Course, Cynthia had the Pork Cheek with 4 Cheese Grits and Pork Gravy, I had perfect medium rare Manhattan Strip with Heirloom Carrots and carrot puree. Cynthias Dessert was a White Chocolate dome filled with Peaches and mine was a raspberry filled cookie topped with champagne pearls. My Blood Orange Margarita and Cynthias Pensacolada made for a nice start to our Valentines Day experience. Highly recommended!

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of trying this place and wow, I ate. Sat at the bar with Chris,…read morethe bartender, who was super friendly and fun to chat with. I did the cocktail sampler, standout was the Med Mule, very much a new favorite. Interior felt very cozy, I came at about an hour and 15 minutes before close so it wasn't in any way overwhelming. Chris suggested the Greek totchos, and while it sounds wild, they're delicious, perfect if you like gyros and potatoes. The real star, though, was the Chef's blind tasting: a four-course meal completely curated on the fly for $70. Servers don't know what you'll get, but dietary preferences are respected. I had lamb shoulder, duck breast, wild hen étouffée, and a chocolate delice--easily one of the top three meals of my life. Everything was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and felt personal. Big shoutout to Chef Lawrence for walking me through it. I'll definitely be back, and nine times out of ten, I'm going blind tasting again.

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!

This was my second time here. I hadn't been here since they opened. Was very dissapointed in the…read morefood the first time I was here since the food in my opinion is not authentically German. It wasn't bad, just nothing special. I had the curry wurst the first time I was here, which was nothing like the Curry Wurst in Berlin. Tasted like an American interpretation. This time I had the buffalo wings, which were decent, definitely better than the curry wurst. My mom had the Jaeger Schnitzel, which came with potatoes, she also ordered a side of red cabbage. Jaeger Schnitzel was ok, potatoes were fine. I did like the red cabbage, but it is vinegary, which is the way I prefer it. I noticed other reviewers mentioned this as well. I had the apple strudel. It looked like the ice cream was plated over a week ago, I don't know how to better explain it. The whipped cream was frozen in the center. The strudel was good, but you could tell it had been made a while ago and they had reheated it. It did not come with berries and powdered sugar like it showed on in other pictures on-line. The only staff that seemed to enjoy working there were the young new trainees, you could tell the rest of the staff didn't really want to be there. Decent ambience to get a draft German beer, but there are better places to get dinner on S. Palafox.

We visited the Bavarian menu and enjoyed the sausage sampler, very yummy! Really enjoyed the gravy!…read more Then later we tried the Italian side of the menu! Also delicious! We enjoyed the Sophia Loren Pizza! Decent list German beer, and a nice list of wines.

Cannot get over their blueberry pancakes. They are the best I've ever had. And Polonza Bistro is…read moreone of the few places in Pensacola that has them. Their teas served here are so amazing. I was really shocked at the flavor. Lattes are on point and I enjoyed my chorizo omelette although I'll probably try the veggie omelette next time. We really enjoy Polonza. Good vibe inside with exposed brick. It can get busy and a little loud but sitting on the sidewalk is pleasant too. We had excellent service recently. We're big fans and will certainly be back.

If you're roaming around Pensacola and looking for a place that feels classy but still relaxed, go…read morepull up a chair at Polonza Bistro. First rule of business: order the salmon appetizer. Trust me. Then do yourself a favor and get a flight because trying just one drink here would be poor decision-making. The place has that warm, brick-wall bistro feel where the service is sharp, the teas are surprisingly great, and the whole joint just hums with that easy downtown vibe. It's the kind of place where you settle in for lunch and accidentally stay awhile. Now the entertainment... that came free. There's a guy at the next table talking way too loud, like he's narrating his own documentary. Suddenly he slaps the table and says: Guy #1: "I told her, if you're gonna leave me, at least leave the dog!" Guy #2: "You said that out loud?" Guy #1: "Buddy, I said it twice." Next thing you know he stands up to demonstrate something nobody knows what--and nearly knocks his chair over like he's auditioning for a barroom rodeo. My buddy leans over and whispers, "If this man orders dessert, we're staying for the second act." We're sitting there trying not to laugh into our tea like a couple of guilty teenagers. Great salmon, killer drinks, top-notch service, and a free comedy show from Table 6. That's what I call a solid Pensacola lunch.

Server was Chuck and he gave us excellent service throughout the meal…read more We enjoyed it so much in fact we are trying George's next. Although this is definitely a preferable location given its adjacency to downtown Pensacola. The drinks were outstanding. Everyone raved about the scallops. I will definitely be re-ordering the crab avocado salad. It was off the charts. The mushrooms and brussels sprouts were amazing. and the Australian ribeye was delicious. My husband felt it was the best steak he's had. I had some fatty pieces so i wasn't as enthused but the good pieces I had were absolutely delicious melt in your mouth. Obviously, we had a dessert for my birthday and that was a sweet treat! peanut butter chocolate dessert. Maybe a torte? I thoroughly enjoyed it and just overall had a great evening here. The booth was so comfortable and the restaurant is appointed to a degree you don't frequently find in this part of the country. It was very tastefully done. We'll for sure be back and look forward to trying the pearl side next time!

Alesha is a great server with a great personality, extremely knowledgeable and about the menu and…read morethe bar. There were 4 of us with me the food allergies and plus a plant based non meat/fish eater. Alesha took time to get all my allergies and helped keep the chef informed. Although I had spoken with Trevor the day before because of cautious review my order had to be changed due to my soy allergy. Nothing that came to the table that night was a disappointment. My dinner along with my dinner mates meal all enjoyed ever bit. The. Appetizer was oysters on a half shell with very taste sauces even the horse radish sauce was pleasant per report. The drinks were refreshing and excellent. The mixologist at the bar did a fantastic job Due to an error in our bar orders we were actually provided our first order on the house. An unexpected but much appreciated sign of impeccable service. The Citrus Ginger Salad was very good, it contains chick peas, Quinoa and a whole lot more. The grilled asparagus was crisp, just a hint of salt and no strings and not tough It was a very satisfying meal choice My dinner mates ordered calamari, grilled shrimp scallops and a few of the specials. Every dish was served with a flourish and with great flavor, Alesha continued to provide excellent service through our last bites of food. I'm looking forward to my next opportunity to visit again.

Great service and delicious food, our server Lily was amazing! Definitely a place to go back to!read more

First time visiting Pensacola from Greenville SC, our meal was delicious! Michelle was wonderful…read moreand we were very happy with her recommendations! And the beautiful sunset was a plus! Highly recommend!