La Playa brings good food to beach

La Playa Bar & Grill opened earlier this year with big shoes to fill. They opened in the popular location at the corner of 30A and CR 393 that was occupied for many years by South Walton favorite The Smiling Fish Cafe. READ MORE

Historic restaurant reopens in Destin

DESTIN — Elephant Walk at Sandestin has officially returned and is now open daily for dinner at 5 p.m.. Elephant Walk offers the longtime favorite dish, Grouper Elizabeth, along with new creati... READ MORE

Navarre gets new restaurant: 'It’s something a little different'

NAVARRE BEACH — Locals and tourists finally have a new restaurant. Rocco’s Italian Bistro opened earlier this month at the former site of Cocodries and Beach Monkey Bar & Grill. Owners Rocc... READ MORE

Earl's knows seafood

CRESTVIEW — Crestview is at least 50 miles from the coast, but they know their seafood … just ask Earl. The food Located in downtown Crestview, Earl’s Seafood and Oyster bar is open only thre... READ MORE

Seagar's delivers quality dining

MIRAMAR BEACH – After a winter season renovation, Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood has reopened with a new look and some new tricks. The renovation was an enhancement rather than a complete ch... READ MORE

Oar House takes seafood lovers to new heights

OKALOOSA ISLAND - What’s your favorite tangerine-, grape- and lime sherbet-colored restaurant on Santa Rosa Boulevard? Wrong. It’s now The Oar House Seafood Shack, which moved into Fudpucke... READ MORE

Baron's Tea House offers lovely respite

CRESTVIEW — The Baron’s Tea House is on Ferdon Boulevard, which is also State Road 85. I had often passed by and wondered about the name. According to their website, the name was taken from... READ MORE

Steamed, fried seafood reasons to visit Rick's

MIRAMAR BEACH – For years I was a fan of Rick’s Crab Trap and often visited the restaurant, when it was adjacent to the Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton Beach, for steamed and fried seafood. I was ... READ MORE

O'Connor's offers something for all

With the arrival of O’Connor’s Irish Pub & Grill, a wee bit o’ the Emerald Isle has settled on the Emerald Coast, and that’s no blarney. READ MORE

Seagars has a new look and menu

SANDESTIN — One of the area’s most upscale restaurants has gotten even better, thanks to a recently completed $1 million renovation and an updated menu. Each winter, Seagars Prime Steaks and Se... READ MORE

Oysters rule at Acme Oyster House

The flavors of New Orleans cuisine make my mouth water more than most other dishes, so I was excited about the possibilities on the menu at Acme Oyster House in Sandestin’s Baytowne Wharf. The ... READ MORE

Staff's Restaurant celebrates 100 years of service, history

  FORT WALTON BEACH — In 1913, Woodrow Wilson was president, the U.S. Postal Service began offering parcel deliveries, Charlie Chaplin’s film career was beginning and a downtown eatery had... READ MORE

Aqua Coastal Sushi is unique idea with potential

ROSEMARY BEACH — On its website, Aqua Coastal Sushi is described as “urban chic and sexy.” It also emphasizes “creative food in a cool atmosphere.” Aqua Coastal Sushi is visually appealing. And... READ MORE

Biker Burger kick-starts 'unique concept'

Historic Magnolia Grill magical place to dine

FORT WALTON BEACH — Deep within the green heart of Brooks Street in downtown Fort Walton Beach lies a fairy tale restaurant that glitters at night with twinkly lights. Its walls are adorned with ... READ MORE

Enjoy real food at Brooks Bridge Bar-B-Que

FORT WALTON BEACH — I’ve been eating at Brooks Bridge Bar-B-Que since the days MTV played music videos, but in all those years I overlooked the barbecue – a sin of omission I vowed to correct on ... READ MORE

JC Seafood House satisfies seafood lovers

SANTA ROSA BEACH — Open almost a year, JC Seafood House has built a following along 30A who come for the two-for-one early bird specials featuring freshly prepared seafood dishes and more. The ... READ MORE

Bamboo Sushi offers Japanese meals quickly

CRESTVIEW — Bamboo Sushi Bar & Hibachi Express is in the Crestview Corners shopping center between Cato Fashions and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The Food Bamboo Sushi offers a number of appeti... READ MORE

L.J. Schooner's worth effort to find

BLUEWATER BAY — The easiest way to find L.J. Schooner’s Dockside Restaurant in Bluewater Bay is to turn onto Bay Drive off State Road 20 and continue until you reach the marina. The restaurant ... READ MORE

Borago Restaurant: A picky diner's eatery of choice

SANTA ROSA BEACH — I am only home for a few weeks between semesters at Auburn University and one of my favorite things about being home is the ability to cook with my family. We rarely eat... READ MORE

New Fudpucker’s prepares to open (SLIDESHOW)

After more than 25 years, Fudpucker’s Beachsidea Bar and Grill closed its home on Santa Rosa Boulevard in September to make way for a new Okaloosa Island restaurant. READ MORE

Bringing Mexico to the Emerald Coast

DESTIN — CoCo’s Mexican Restaurant stands out among the crowds.

FIRE turns every visit into a wonderful food journey

GULF PLACE – The most difficult part of each visit to FIRE is to decide what exactly to try. At FIRE, it is hard to stick to the ideal meal from the last time, since it is very possible a new m... READ MORE

Adonna’s offers sweet treats, light lunches

Beal Street Deli offers musical twist on lunch

I knew I was going to enjoy Beal Street Deli before I ever stepped inside because I could smell the food from the parking lot, and it smelled wonderful. READ MORE

Tradewinds food blows away dinner doldrums

NICEVILLE — Tradewinds has been a mainstay in Niceville for a number of years. It began as more of a pub that served food, but quickly became known for its pizza, pasta and other Italian dishes... READ MORE

Landshark’s Pizza: 'Where the locals feed'

Landshark’s Pizza isn’t your run of the mill pizza joint — “it’s where the locals feed.” “This is a place where people like to come and hang out,” Owner Brian Hassmann told The Log. “We are a t... READ MORE

Best things about Sealand still a pleasure

Sammy’s Pizzas & Subs serves fresh pies

At the very edge of Niceville, just west of the Mid-Bay Bridge, sits Sammy’s Pizzas & Subs, which has been serving fresh-baked pizza and sandwiches for about a year. The food This pizza l... READ MORE

Shrimp Shack sells tasty seafood in Seaside

SEASIDE — There’s nothing like visiting Seaside in the fall.
The Gulf of Mexico is just as blue and the sand just as sugar-white as in the summer, but there is a hint of coolness in the air.
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VKI excels at sushi, sashimi dishes

SANTA ROSA BEACH – For those who drive along U.S. Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach, the sign announcing VKI Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar had become a familiar sight for many months, but the ... READ MORE

Los Rancheros offers many options

FORT WALTON BEACH — Hungry for some south of the border cuisine? You’ll not be disappointed in Okaloosa County, home to many different Mexican-style restaurants. Choices run the gamut, from fast ... READ MORE