Cottage Del Mar Guidebook
Food scene
Here are a few recommendations for restaurants in Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach and Downtown Pensacola areas.
A waterfront restaurant with views of Santa Rosa Sound and sunsets over Pensacola Bay, The Grand Marlin offers a tranquil, relaxed atmosphere with outdoor and indoor seating. Consistently delicious seafood and daily specials featuring Gulf Coast seafood options (oysters, local fish, and beyond). There are other equally delicious options for nonseafood eaters, including poultry, steaks, & kids' menu. Fantastic brunch option with bottomless mimosa and bloody mary's as a featured drink—atmosphere: Modern Island/Caribbean, upscale, large venue.
Dress code: Upscale casual Full Bar/Extensive Wine List: Yes Reservations: Recommended
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
400 Pensacola Beach BlvdA waterfront restaurant with views of Santa Rosa Sound and sunsets over Pensacola Bay, The Grand Marlin offers a tranquil, relaxed atmosphere with outdoor and indoor seating. Consistently delicious seafood and daily specials featuring Gulf Coast seafood options (oysters, local fish, and beyond). There are other equally delicious options for nonseafood eaters, including poultry, steaks, & kids' menu. Fantastic brunch option with bottomless mimosa and bloody mary's as a featured drink—atmosphere: Modern Island/Caribbean, upscale, large venue.
Dress code: Upscale casual Full Bar/Extensive Wine List: Yes Reservations: Recommended
A casual eatery off the Pensacola Beach strip serves up omelets, sandwiches, and salads for breakfast and lunch.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Native Cafe
45A Via De Luna DrA casual eatery off the Pensacola Beach strip serves up omelets, sandwiches, and salads for breakfast and lunch.
A casual family-style restaurant off the Pensacola Beach boardwalk that serves up gigantic portioned favorites from burgers to oysters. Outdoor and indoor seating. Full Bar.
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach RdA casual family-style restaurant off the Pensacola Beach boardwalk that serves up gigantic portioned favorites from burgers to oysters. Outdoor and indoor seating. Full Bar.
A favorite local eatery located next to our iconic Pensacola Beach Pier. Casino Beach bar serves tasty beachside classics, from fish tacos, burgers, salads, and more. The restaurant is nestled right on the sand and offers excellent views. This is also a great marker to access a free beach parking location.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casino beach
41 Fort Pickens RdA favorite local eatery located next to our iconic Pensacola Beach Pier. Casino Beach bar serves tasty beachside classics, from fish tacos, burgers, salads, and more. The restaurant is nestled right on the sand and offers excellent views. This is also a great marker to access a free beach parking location.
A local downtown Pensacola favorite to watch the sunset. Jaco's serves tasty seafood specials, an ample menu, and craft cocktails. Located at the very end of the popular Palafox Street on the marina.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox StA local downtown Pensacola favorite to watch the sunset. Jaco's serves tasty seafood specials, an ample menu, and craft cocktails. Located at the very end of the popular Palafox Street on the marina.
Off Palafox Street offers new American entrees & tapas and also features local art.
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Global Grill
27 Palafox PlOff Palafox Street offers new American entrees & tapas and also features local art.
An indoor/outdoor bistro that serves up excellent tapas, daily specials, and impeccable service! Open from 10-4 PM Tuesday - Saturday. A must-visit!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carmen's Lunch Bar & Tapas
407 S Palafox StAn indoor/outdoor bistro that serves up excellent tapas, daily specials, and impeccable service! Open from 10-4 PM Tuesday - Saturday. A must-visit!
A local favorite for over 23 years in the historic downtown Pensacola District! Excellent seafood specials, sushi, and more are served up at this quaint landmark location. Full Bar.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dharma Blue
300 S Alcaniz StA local favorite for over 23 years in the historic downtown Pensacola District! Excellent seafood specials, sushi, and more are served up at this quaint landmark location. Full Bar.
A favorite for everything "Crab" in Pensacola Beach.
292 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdA favorite for everything "Crab" in Pensacola Beach.
This budget-friendly New Orleans chain serves up tasty Mexican favorites and freshly made Margaritas. Great for couples, family, and everyone!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juan's Flying Burrito - Pensacola
200 South Alcaniz StreetThis budget-friendly New Orleans chain serves up tasty Mexican favorites and freshly made Margaritas. Great for couples, family, and everyone!
A local favorite for coffee and light fare. A specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop next door and outdoor second-floor seating offer a great view of the bay and our famous Palafox St!
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bodacious Brew
407 S Palafox StA local favorite for coffee and light fare. A specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop next door and outdoor second-floor seating offer a great view of the bay and our famous Palafox St!
A burger & wings institution with a full bar. Casual and frequented by locals this grub hub is sure to hit the spot. We recommend the Cuban sandwich! Indoor / Outdoor seating and very pet friendly!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hub Stacey's
312 E Government StA burger & wings institution with a full bar. Casual and frequented by locals this grub hub is sure to hit the spot. We recommend the Cuban sandwich! Indoor / Outdoor seating and very pet friendly!
Claims to be the best BBQ in the south. Located in Penacola Beach.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Water Pig BBQ
5 Via De Luna DrClaims to be the best BBQ in the south. Located in Penacola Beach.
Featuring great food truck options in a casual setting in the heart of popular Palafox Street in Downtown Pensacola.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Garden at Palafox + Main
501 S Palafox StFeaturing great food truck options in a casual setting in the heart of popular Palafox Street in Downtown Pensacola.
This Chipotle has a drive thru which makes it very convenient to grab you Mexican favorites before or after a day at the beach!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
This Chipotle has a drive thru which makes it very convenient to grab you Mexican favorites before or after a day at the beach!
A solid choice for breakfast, brunch & lunch favorites located less than two miles from the home.
First Watch
A solid choice for breakfast, brunch & lunch favorites located less than two miles from the home.
Outdoor Activities
Our local farmer's market is from 11-2 pm on Saturday (most popular) and Sunday.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palafox Market
121 N Palafox StOur local farmer's market is from 11-2 pm on Saturday (most popular) and Sunday.
A wonderful state park where you can visit the fort, bike, hike have a picnic on the beach (more secluded than Pensacola) There is a nominal fee: Per person (pedestrian, cyclist, etc.)............................$15
Motorcycle....................................................................$20
Private vehicle (capacity <15).......................................$25
Private vehicle (capacity >15)......$7 per person; up to $25
Commercial Groups
Per vehicle (capacity 6 or less)....$25 plus; $10 per person
Per vehicle (capacity 7 to 25)........................................$40
Commercial Bus (capacity 26 or more).......................$100
An entrance pass is good for one to seven days at all locations. Interagency passes waive all entrance fees. Frequent visitors may be interested in the park's annual pass which provides access to the national seashore during normal operating hours for twelve months from the date of purchase. Educational groups should visit our Educational Programs page for educational fee waivers.
Park Annual Pass..........................................................$45
394 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fuerte Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdA wonderful state park where you can visit the fort, bike, hike have a picnic on the beach (more secluded than Pensacola) There is a nominal fee: Per person (pedestrian, cyclist, etc.)............................$15
Motorcycle....................................................................$20
Private vehicle (capacity <15).......................................$25
Private vehicle (capacity >15)......$7 per person; up to $25
Commercial Groups
Per vehicle (capacity 6 or less)....$25 plus; $10 per person
Per vehicle (capacity 7 to 25)........................................$40
Commercial Bus (capacity 26 or more).......................$100
An entrance pass is good for one to seven days at all locations. Interagency passes waive all entrance fees. Frequent visitors may be interested in the park's annual pass which provides access to the national seashore during normal operating hours for twelve months from the date of purchase. Educational groups should visit our Educational Programs page for educational fee waivers.
Park Annual Pass..........................................................$45
A great national park to bird watch, bring your dog and explore with the family. Located about 3 miles from the home.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gulf Island National Seashore
1 FL-399A great national park to bird watch, bring your dog and explore with the family. Located about 3 miles from the home.
Grocery Stores
Publix - One of our closest grocers is about 2 miles away.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Publix
28103 Perdido Beach BlvdPublix - One of our closest grocers is about 2 miles away.
A local Walmart Neighborhood Market that is located about a mile and a half from the home.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Neighborhood Market
25241 Perdido Beach BlvdA local Walmart Neighborhood Market that is located about a mile and a half from the home.
Coffee Shops
Crepes, coffee and full bar establishment in the heart of Downtown Pensacola. There is a lovely outdoor area with a water fountain for relaxing or stay indoors and watch locals carry on with their day!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fosko Coffee Barre
8 S Palafox PlCrepes, coffee and full bar establishment in the heart of Downtown Pensacola. There is a lovely outdoor area with a water fountain for relaxing or stay indoors and watch locals carry on with their day!
By hand coffee roaster, baked goods and homemade quiche in downtown Pensacola.
Alla Prima Coffee Roaster
By hand coffee roaster, baked goods and homemade quiche in downtown Pensacola.
A local trendy institution for coffee and simple bites. Downtown Pensacola.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bodacious Brew
407 S Palafox StA local trendy institution for coffee and simple bites. Downtown Pensacola.
A national favorite less than a mile from the home.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
346 Gulf Breeze PkwyA national favorite less than a mile from the home.
Nestled in a 1937 movie theater off Pensacola's popular Palafox Street. The coffee, ambiance and service is highly recommended!
The Rex Cafe
Nestled in a 1937 movie theater off Pensacola's popular Palafox Street. The coffee, ambiance and service is highly recommended!
A local "scene" type of coffee and expresso bar. Watch Downtown Pensacola locals congregate here.
Maker's Cafe & Espresso Bar
A local "scene" type of coffee and expresso bar. Watch Downtown Pensacola locals congregate here.