Some of the best meals of a Navarre Beach vacation happen at the table back at the house, with Gulf shrimp on the grill and the sun going down over the Sound. But every family deserves a few nights off from cooking. Here are local spots worth knowing, from waterfront dinners to casual baskets of fried shrimp you can eat with your toes in the sand.
Breakfast First
Shark Bite
8671 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
Our favorite breakfast stop and the best breakfast burritos in Navarre. Grab a bag of them on the way to the beach and the whole crew is fueled up for a morning on the water.
Waterfront Dinners
Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill
8491 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
Hand-cut steaks and local Gulf fish, with grouper, mahi mahi, snapper and amberjack on the menu, plus oysters, shrimp and live music several nights a week. The deck sits right on the Sound. For a big group it is the easiest call: they take reservations at 850-710-7334 and book parties of up to 20 through OpenTable.
Beach House Social
8375 Gulf Blvd, Navarre Beach (inside SpringHill Suites)
A coastal grill on the Gulf side with seafood, steaks, handcrafted cocktails and an outdoor fire pit. Sunday brunch runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are on OpenTable.
Casual Seafood the Whole Family Will Love
Dewey Destin’s Navarre
8673 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
Right on the Sound next to the Navarre Beach Bridge. Order at the window, grab a picnic table, and dig into fried, grilled or blackened Gulf shrimp, royal reds, smoked tuna dip and key lime pie. There is a kids’ menu and yard games, and if someone in your group had a good day fishing, they will cook your cleaned catch for you.
Shrimp Basket
8900 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
Easygoing Gulf Coast seafood that has been around since 1993. For a big group, the Family Meal Deal is an easy way to bring dinner back to the house for a night on the deck.
Where Y’at Seafood Market & Restaurant
4233 Highway 87, Navarre
Worth the short drive north for New Orleans and Cajun cooking: po’boys, gumbo, etouffee and day-boat local fish, with a seafood market on site. They also cater seafood boils, which is a fun way to feed 14 people back at the house. Closed Tuesdays.
Beach Bars, Live Music and Sunsets
Juana’s Pagodas & Sailors’ Grill
1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre Beach
A Navarre Beach landmark on the Sound with live music on a big stage and breakfast at Sailors’ Grill. It is also home to the New Year’s Day Penguin Plunge.
Andy D’s Beachside Restaurant & Deck Bar
8649 Gulf Blvd, Navarre Beach
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the island, with a big deck and live music. An easy stop after a morning at the Gulf.
Windjammers on the Pier
8579 Gulf Blvd, Navarre Beach
Open-air dining at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier with Gulf sunset views, redfish and shrimp tacos and a kids’ menu. Bring your appetite after a sunset walk on the beach.
Sushi Night
The Slippery Mermaid Sushi Bar
8779 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
A good pick when everyone needs a night off from fried shrimp. Grab a seat at the sushi bar and watch your rolls being made, or sit inside or out.
Burgers and a Break from Seafood
Fatboy’s
8651 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
New to Navarre in 2026, with specialty burgers, wings, street tacos and gluten-free and meatless options.
Worth the Drive
When you are ready for a special night out, these are three of our favorites to the west.
Drift
41 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach
Steaks, seafood and craft cocktails on the second floor, looking right out over the Gulf. A great pick for a date night or a celebration dinner.
Salt
12 Via de Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach
Mediterranean-inspired seafood on the beach at Pensacola Beach, built around fresh Gulf catch.
The Pointe Restaurant and Bar
1255 Country Club Rd, Gulf Breeze
Fresh seafood, creative cocktails and a relaxed bar and grill feel, with brunch and a Wednesday burger and oyster special.
Cooking at the House
Some nights the best seat in Navarre is your own table. The chef’s kitchen at Stella Maris has dual dishwashers and room for everyone to help, and the fire pit on the Sound beach is waiting when dinner is done. For fresh Gulf seafood to cook yourself, see our guide to Navarre Beach farmers markets and fresh seafood.
Ready to plan your 2027 stay? Check availability and book direct or call 850-400-4105.