Food was amazing however service could be improved. Waiter Igor tried to pressure one of our friends into getting an alcoholic beverage multiple times. Also very judgmental and was inattentive. Food was great though. Would come back if we had a new server. read more

Nice dinner. Seated promptly. Comfortable setting, good spacing between tables. Marilyn, our server (see photo) was friendly and knew the menu. Delicious martini, with lots of olives. Fresh Virginia oysters, with 4 sauces to choose from. Tasty chowder, a bit heavy on the potatoes. Gulf fish entree was snapper, perfectly prepared, slightly charred, with a pleasant presentation. Good size portion. Gnocchi-like potatoes (starch) also good. Japanese shaved ice was very refreshing. Really good latte! Everyone enjoyed their meal and Marilyn made a good meal better. Thanks Marilyn! Nice setting for a relaxing meal ... read more

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I've been to Citizen 10+ times sitting at their oyster bar or at a real table. We always enjoyed the oyster bar with friends. Crackers and oysters are amazing. I got a spot at bar this Saturday at O-Ku (great sushi across the way) for drinks and thought I'd check availability for our party of 4. As I walked in I noticed that 50+ % of the tables were empty and 40% of the "first come first serve live bar" was also empty. I asked the greeter she explained that the raw bar had a long waiting list (but was 40% empty). Very poor people skills and ZERO ability to explain their seating. Imagine how well this place would do if they had people eating food at their tables. Maybe the Alys Beach crowd is OK with showing up 30 minutes late? Expensive good food and terrible entry experience imho. I should have taken a photo of the half EMPTY restaurant and oyster bar at 8 pm. We wound up having an amazing meal in the bar area of O-Ku. Server / bartender was terrific read more

First off the hostess and bar tender were great! Friendly and helpful. We sat at bar on Thursday evening and were greeted right away. We ordered a lemon drop and an ice tea. The lemon drop was underwhelming - not much flavor. The shrimp cocktail was very good. As for the iceberg salad the dressing was way too over powering. The schnitzel lacked flavor and was in the tough side. For the price we did not find it to be up to par. read more

We stopped in for dinner at Citizen and the service and food were both excellent. They are located in the town square area with some patio seating out front. For apps we had the whipped feta with naan and oysters and both were awesome. For dinner we had short rib , the filet and snapper. While all were great and had unique preparations and sides the short rib was the standout. read more

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Such a great experience. Strangely our resy that we confirmed just an hour prior was no where to be found but they found a spot for us for an early dinner and we were seated without issue despite being fully booked for the night. Service was great and our service was both witty and knowledgeable on the menu. Great options for kids and amazing fresh fish choices. Don't skip out on the crackers that come with the oysters. OMGGGG buttery goodness one bite and you know this is no ordinary cracker but some homemade goodness. Indoor and covered patio seating with easy parking adjacent in Alys beach shopping area. read more

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We made a reservation online and came on time. Although our parties were a few minutes apart, we weren't able to be seated until the whole group was here. The hosts seemed a bit snobby which I didn't appreciate. Our server was friendly. Food was fine, I didn't think it was bad but it wasn't stand out to me considering the price- again typical for touristy areas. read more

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Pricey oysters for happy hour ($32 for a dozen), but very tasty and fun to sit at the oyster bar and watch them shuck on the spot. They serve the oysters with various sauces to try and horseradish to ask separately. Overall, nice environment for a chill oyster experience. read more

The Citizen - Murder Point Oysters - New American Near Me - Alys Beach, Florida

Highly recommend the Citizen. All around wonderful experience, good drinks, service and the patio has great vibes. The schnitzel was amazing, so was the palm sugar seared tuna-this is served cold. read more

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I really enjoyed this establishment. I felt it delivered exactly what I was expecting. Great atmosphere at the seafood bar for a martini and of course we needed to order oysters and they were perfect. We continued with the she crab soup, soup and pasta with mushrooms and pork belly. The pasta was excellent and we took half of it with us and had it cold for lunch the next day and loved it just the same. Nice expierence. read more

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We loved dining at The Citizen! The wild gulf fish was spectacular and we also loved the oysters, mashed potatoes, drinks, and key lime pie! Service was great and it was not too busy when we got there at 4:30. We got in on Oyster Happy hour then stayed for dinner! read more

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For the love of God, don't book a table outside. I'm sure the food would've been OK, but I was so damn hot. I couldn't enjoy it. The fan over top of my head wasn't working and even with the blinds pulled down. It was miserable. We should've specified indoors. I can't eat when I'm hot. I had to go sit in the bathroom just to cool off. read more

This place is amazing! We sat on the patio area and the environment is so cute and beachy! We ordered the whipped feta and shrimp cocktail and they were both fabulous, as well as yummy martinis! We had the lobster tail and catch of the day options and YUM! Also amazing photo opportunities in the area LOVED IT !!!! read more

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I had a reservation for The Citizen last week for a large group that the whole group was very excited to try. Unfortunately, while in route to the restaurant, our ride caught on fire on the side of 98. We immediately ubered in 2 vehicles. We attempted to call for about 20/25 minutes and no answer from the restaurant. We arrived at The Citizen about 12/15 min after our reservation. Upon arrival I saw our table that was set for 10 of us with no one seated. After about 10 minutes of talking with hostess and manager, they ultimately said they cancelled us because we were to late and then walked a walk-in to our table. As someone that has worked in the industry for 10+ years cancelling a large table without so much as a phone call and then not having anyone answer when someone calls is wild. But then the lack of customer service from the manager that we talked to was wild. read more

The Southern Eggs Benedict was one of the most delicious riffs on an Eggs Benedict I've ever eaten. Pork shoulder was tender, juicy, and well-seasoned, cheddar biscuits would've been amazing alone and were a glorious choice for the bread base, perfectly cooked eggs, and a tangy hollandaise...amazing. Aside from that gem, the overall menu looked similarly excellent, lots of choices for lots of tastes. Cocktails were quite enjoyable. Ambiance is comfortably elegant--bright and welcoming (I see where one reviewer commented on acoustics, and I could see that as an issue with a crowd, but it was fine while I was there). Service was exceptional--welcoming, attentive, helpful. Would very much recommend this spot (and, yes, like a lot of things in the area, it's on the pricier side, but not to where I'm shocked given where it's located and the quality). read more

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The service was horrible We came to happy hour. We said we reserved our table for happy hour and then when we got there, they sat us in another room and then they told us to go to another room and then we had to keep switching And we ordered ceviche the fish and when we were eating it, there was a dead fly in it, and our kid was eating. The adults can drink alcohol to sanitize yourself, but the kids cant the people who don't drink alcohol can't like the moms. And they didn't even try to solve it out all they did is just took it out of our check Do not recommend going there read more

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. The service was extremely poor from beginning to end. Our waiter was inattentive, rarely checked on our table, and made us feel completely ignored. What made the experience even worse was finding a fly in my ceviche, which is a raw fish dish. This is completely unacceptable and raises serious concerns about the restaurant's hygiene and food safety standards. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone, and I certainly will not be returning. read more

Oysters were phenomenal! Waitress was very kind and attentive. Chowder was the best I ever had. I would say mocktail totally not worth it, $14 for what tasted like water sadly... had a verryyyy extended wait for our dessert, which was a little underwhelming. Probably wouldn't get the shrimp appetizer again, not the best. But the food/service/vibe outweighed those things given my 5 star. Would definitely come back read more

The Citizen - Charred oysters - New American Near Me - Alys Beach, Florida

We had a lunch reservation, and once we were seated, we experienced a 90 minute wait to receive our sandwich order. Ambience and overall aesthetics are gorgeous. Other than our martinis being luke warm and our sandwiches and fries being cold, the flavor was good. I imagine it would have been delicious if it was served in a timely fashion. When I politely explained to our waitress that we needed to catch a flight and were in a timeline, she told us that it wasn't her fault. Terrible service. Such a disappointment! read more

My second time dining here and I had one of the best dinners yet, at The Citizen. The right ambience, wonderful design, food, and service are the ingredients to happiness! Sebastian and David were beyond hospitable and had so much authentic enthusiasm explaining the menu offerings and all things Alys Beach. Mint Ty cocktail with three different rums was distinctive and so very good. Hats off to the chef. I'd recommend the shrimp ceviche with Gulf prawns, a smattering of mango, shallots, and peppers, served with the most comforting and delicious warmed buttered saltine crackers. WOW! Main dish was pork tenderloin over a bed of polenta, buttery roasted butternut squash medallions and sautéed vegetables. read more

The Citizen - Shrimp Ceviche - New American Near Me - Alys Beach, Florida

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Absolutely stunning inside and out! Loved having drinks at the patio before dinner. The service was good and the food was nothing to die for but tasty (depending on what you get) definitely recommend making reservations for a bigger group. read more

The Citizen - Outside patio - New American Near Me - Alys Beach, Florida

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The mocktails were amazing for this pregnant lady. I got the dupe of an Aperol Spritz and it was even better than an alcoholic Aperol Spritz if I'm being honest! The food was incredible. My husband got the summer pesto pasta and got shrimp for the protein. I got the she crab soup with a wedge salad and it was also incredible. The ambiance was modern yet cozy. Definitely a nice place but was still very kid friendly. We'll be back when we visit! read more

The Citizen - New American Near Me - Alys Beach, Florida

Amazing raw bar, friendly staff and top notch drinks and chic coastal atmosphere. Worth the higher price tag....

Nice interior and happy hour but we needed an extra chair for our table. Dozens outside but hostess said they needed them in an hour for dinner long after we'd be gone. Just rude overall. Not a good look having two teens be your first impression. read more

First time here. Very impressed with the interior design. Relaxed, spacious, and the ambient noise level was good. Got terrific service the entire time. Started out with the "Warm Angel Biscuit". So good, that we could have just ordered several more of those and skip the meal. For the meal, we ordered Avocado Toast, Short Rib Hash, Charred Avocado Salad. The Avocado entrees were very good. The Short Rib Hash was a bit disappointing. The potatoes were over cooked , to the point of almost being mashed. We would come back again, but skip the Short Rib Hash for something else. read more

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Absolutely loved the citizen - from food to services it was a great experience. We had a preset menu with a few options and everything I tried was delicious! Loved the apps, the shrimp and whipped feta being a clear favorite and a nice spread of dips. For an entree I tried the fish and brisket and loved both. The meat in particular was cooked until it melted in your mouth and was full of flavor. They made a great mezcal old fashioned as well as espresso martinis! Would definitely return. read more

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The citizen is our favorite spot in 30A. Located in stunning Aly's beach, there's a chic indoor and outdoor seating available as well as bar seating. We opted for bar seating since we wanted more apps & drinks tonight. Service is always great. And the menu changes often seasonally. I absolutely loved the fleur de vie cocktail, will be ordering every time from here on out! We also always order the whipped feta as an appetizer, which is deliciously paired with honey, pita, and rosemary almonds. Other appetizers we've enjoyed in the past include the blue crab beignets and the cheddar biscuits. Tonight, we decided to try their specialty seasonal dessert - pumpkin spice tres leches. It came with a thick layer of mocha chantilly cream which I felt took away from the tres leches, but the dessert was still enjoyable. The Citizen's flavors and menu items are always unique and delicious. Praying they bring back the cheddar biscuits. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We went for happy hour and were very happy! A dozen oysters, whipped feta and fish dip were all excellent! The staff were friendly and courteous, the atmosphere was great! Will definitely go back for more! read more

The Citizen - Smoked fish dip, whipped feta and a dozen oysters! - New American Near Me - Alys Beach, Florida

The whipped Feta, Fish & grits were the best thing on the menu do not skip. Were able to give us a table in the back with room for a stroller. Very nice staff. read more

Food was awesome and our waiter was fantastic. The hostess was awful! Rude, attitude, completely unprofessional. We are a large party and the rudeness she showed was unacceptable. The manager wasn't any better. Customer service reviews are poor for this restaurant and now I see why. Very disappointed with behaviors of management and if that's the first impression you want your business to have that's quite sad. Your restaurant was basically empty, we had reservations and kept them knowing the rain may come, the behaviors from your hostess were unfortunate. She shouldn't work in customer service and needs a lesson in humility and professionalism. read more

Great vibe and great spot. Ambiance is on par for the location. Steak tartare was "meh" but the oysters got a thumbs up from our party. Drinks were on point. Not sure if the bartender had a rough night the day before or what, but he was a complete stick in the mud who seemed bothered by our presence. All six of us left saying "What was his deal?" Overall... not bad and worth diving deeper into the menu. read more

We came here for a dinner for a Bachlorette. Overall the vibe was very nice. We got there a little early and enjoyed their seats outside while we waited for our table to be ready. They did have zero proof drinks for our pregnant guest which was nice. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Very clean which I appreciated. read more

The Citizen - Radiatori - New American Near Me - Alys Beach, Florida

Highly recommend the citizen. Food was outstanding. Our server Stanley was very knowledgeable on the menu and had great recommendations. Told us about the short rib and that's what I got and let me tell you it was one of the best dishes I ever had. If you ever have the chance to go ask for Stanley. read more

Great service! Good drinks at the bar and very fresh oysters. Worth a stop in this peaceful place.

In the heart of Alys Beach. In front of the main Quad! Very good drinks island atmosphere very pretty and relaxed.

We were really excited to try this restaurant. We unfortunately found it pretty average. The whipped feta was great and the Radiatore pasta was good. The wedge was served with green goddess dressing, it changed the taste. Our other two dishes were not that flavorful. read more

My husband and I went on a date night here and loved everything we had! The mocktails we had were soooo good and flavorful, the oysters were delicious and fresh, the hummus plate was homemade and came with delicious toppings like veggies and seasoned almonds and pumpkin seeds which was creative! The beef tartar was really flavorful and filling! We also enjoyed the shaved ice for dessert that had a tropical syrup! Also the vibe inside is beautiful and creative and inspiring! We would definitely recommend this spot! read more

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Everything was wonderful -- the food, the service, and the atmosphere. Everything we ordered was delicious and very fresh. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the whole experience was great. My kids loved it too, which is always a big win. We will definitely be back! read more

A good brunch place if you want good aesthetics and service. Make reservations for sure though! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Drinks took a while to come to the table. The oysters came out first and they were pretty fresh. Was not a big fan of the shrimp and grits. My friend had ordered a spinach ricotta quiche and found a piece of plastic in her salad... they were able to bring out a new one. I would only come back for the drinks though. read more

The Citizen - New American Near Me - Alys Beach, Florida

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The food at Citizen is outstanding!! We dine here every time we visit 30A. It's a must. The ambiance is warm and inviting. The service is elevated and personal. Highly recommend read more