Where to take visiting family in Pensacola

Downtown

Bistrology Breakfast & Brunch.

Sanders Beach

The Oar House

Tiki-roofed setting for American fare paired with views of Bahia Mar Marina & occasional live tunes.

North Central Pensacola

Bon Beans Coffee

North Central Pensacola

Lotus Crepe & Coffee Shop

North Central Pensacola

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Company

Mellow java house & roaster serving espresso drinks, specialty coffees, smoothies & light fare.

Villa Sabine

Shaggy's Pensacola Beach

This waterfront bar & grill with a laid-back vibe offers a seafood-centric menu & frozen daiquiris.

Downtown

Five Sisters Blues Cafe

Blues artists share top billing with Creole-style Southern fare in this energetic, historic space.

Downtown

Jackson's Steakhouse

Refined venue offering premium steaks, chops & wine in a high-ceilinged room dating to the 1860s.

Plaza Primera

Flounder's Chowder House

Chowder house with real confessional booths & stained-glass windows plus views over the sound.

Pensacola Beach

Peg Leg Pete's

Bustling, pirate-themed seafood restaurant featuring a children's play area & raw bar.

Northeast Pensacola

Coffee Guy Cafe

Downtown

Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille

Laid-back spot offering American chow & tipples plus Sunday brunch in casual digs with marina views.

Downtown

Fosko Coffee Barre

Nightlife

Johnny B’s Front Porch | Lillian, AL

Southeast Pensacola

McGuire's Irish Pub

Irish pub grub delivered with ales brewed in copper kettles, plus live music most nights.

Southeast Pensacola

Jitterbug Beverage Co.

Northeast Pensacola

George Bistro + Bar

Chic, open eatery offering New American meals & desserts, plus coffee, cocktails & outdoor seating.

Downtown

Bodacious Shops

Patrons choose their brew method at this mellow coffee shop with a full breakfast menu & pastries.

Downtown

Nick's Boathouse

Seafood & American dishes are offered by this waterfront eatery with a chill vibe & outdoor seating.

Old East Hill

Brother Fox

South Pensacola

Pearl & Horn

Downtown

Restaurant Iron

Buzzy, stylish locale serving gourmet, reimagined takes on Southern cuisine, plus clever cocktails.

Food & Drink

Pirates Cove

Pirate-themed, dog-friendly haunt is a local go-to for simple American eats & live music.

Pensacola Beach

Fort Pickens

Military fort built in the 1830s to defend Pensacola Bay, with self-guided & scheduled tours.