Coastal Palate celebrates all aspects of the epicurean lifestyle from Mobile, AL to 30A. We dish on local restaurants, culinary events, food and wine, spirits, beers and breweries, and so much more! We love leaving readers with a taste of what the Gulf Coast has to offer!
Alice’s Restaurant: A Labor of Love
It doesn’t take long to recognize that Alice’s Restaurant is a place rooted in culinary expertise and grounded in love […]
Allergy-Friendly Dining at Lulu’s Gulf Shores
This popular Gulf Coast spot for beach-centric family dining and fun has upped its game by providing allergy-friendly menus and […]
Amelia’s Deli, Catering, and Cakes
A Sweet Family Affair Amelia’s Deli and Catering begins with family and ends with deliciousness. Amelia’s has been catering events […]
Big Fish Restaurant
Where Friends Get Together There are places that capture the best of what it means to come “home.” Big Fish […]
Big Fish: A Place “Where Friends Get Together”
There are places that capture the best of what it means to come “home.” Big Fish Restaurant in Orange Beach, […]
Captain Anderson’s: Cheers to Fifty-Plus Years
Now more than five decades old, Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant and Waterfront Market has become a beloved Panama City Beach landmark […]
Craft Gourmet Bakery
A Dash of Delicious to Brighten Your Day Craft Gourmet Bakery owner, Chef Jordan Hewes, has had baking in her […]
Dharma Blue
Coastal Cuisine with a Global Flair Located in downtown Pensacola, facing Seville Square and occupying the historic Smith House at […]
Emeril’s Coastal Italian
When renowned chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse selected Miramar Beach and the Sandestin community for his flagship Florida restaurant, it […]
Fine Dining at The Fairhope Inn
Dining at the Fairhope Inn has never been better. The Fairhope Inn and Restaurant has long been a landmark, an […]
Flora-Bama Yacht Club
The Flora Bama Yacht Club shares a name and an attitude with its across-the-highway neighbor, with its Ole River frontage, […]
Fresh Off the Boat: Casual Food Done Right
Orange Beach’s Fresh Off the Boat entices with its waterfront views, live music, and creative coastal cuisine. Along the coastal […]
Goatfeathers: The Bounty of the Gulf
The new general manager at Goatfeathers restaurant on 30A has his eye on serving you the freshest seafood with a […]
Groovin’ at The Grove 30A
With its coastal cuisine and cozy outdoor cabanas, this new Santa Rosa Beach restaurant is the perfect place for dining […]

Harbor Docks
At Harbor Docks, the Morgans have been serving up welcoming smiles and fresh seafood for more than 40 years. Growing […]
Harbor Docks
Growing up in Destin, Eddie Morgan spent his childhood watching his father run their family restaurant. From a young age, […]
Into the Wild
The Safari Club restaurant at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo boasts a menu as varied and interesting as the animals […]
Magnolia Grill – A Legend in its Own Right
The Magnolia Grill, Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Imagine the most sensory-laden experience you’ve ever had. One where the moment you […]
Moonshine Makes a Comeback
The Prohibition-era hooch is seeing a resurgence thanks to brewers like Colin Fultz of Kentucky Mist Distillery Colin Fultz has […]
Ocean Club
World-Class Quality and Unwavering Consistency with a Twist of Southern Charm When it comes to operating the Ocean Club Restaurant […]
Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Expands to Destin and Panama City Beach. After recognizing an opportunity in the […]
P.S. Taco Company
Tacos Are Just the Shell of Their Business Located independently from the food court at the Tanger Outlets, P.S. Taco […]
Safari Club Dining: Rustic Elegance Meets an Eclectic Menu
From tantalizing small plates and handmade artisan wood-fired pizzas to a full variety of seafood and meat selections cooked on […]
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
The Food, The Music, The View Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar may have an unusual name, but the menu, atmosphere, and […]
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
On the corner of County Road 393 and Scenic Highway sits one of 30A’s trendiest go-to destinations, Shunk Gulley Oyster […]
Sushi, Sashimi, and Hibachi, Oh, My!
At Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, owners Michael and Annie Chou introduce diners to delicious Japanese-inspired meals. After […]
The District – Seville Steak & Seafood
Since opening three years ago, The District has lured diners to downtown Pensacola for its dry-aged steaks, top-quality seafood, and […]
The DRIFT Experience, Pensacola Beach
Drawing inspiration for its namesake from an awe-inspiring sunset experience in Mexico, Drift Restaurant on Pensacola Beach is one of […]
The DRIFT Experience, Pensacola Beach
Drawing inspiration for its namesake from an awe-inspiring sunset experience in Mexico, Drift Restaurant on Pensacola Beach is one of […]
The Grand Marlin
As many great stories begin, the tale of The Grand Marlin in Pensacola Beach and Panama City Beach, FL begins […]
Vin’tij Food and Wine – An Evolving Concept
Todd Reber, owner and creative force behind Vin’tij Food & Wine, is a big believer in evolution. In growth and […]
Vin’tij Food & Wine: No Boundaries: An Evolving Concept
Todd Reber, owner and creative force behind Vin’tij Food & Wine, is a big believer in evolution. In growth and […]