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Cheeseburgers in paradise
There’s simply nothing that compares to these great American favorites–a cheeseburger & fries!
Love music? Enjoy the sounds of live musicians while dining, or while enjoying dessert and an after dinner drink. Many restaurants offer docks and piers for tying up your craft, if the weather is accommodating. Otherwise, all are accessible the old fashioned way, by car, and you can still enjoy a spectacular waterfront viewfrom these favorite locales.
12 Via de Luna 850-343-6791 www.eat at H202O.com Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front meets the expectations of their leisure travelers and vacation guests alike with three restaurants to choose from: the elegant main dining area, H20; the convenient and cozy Bonsai Sushi Bar located off H2O in the hotel lobby area; and poolside dining outdoors. A tantalizing array of foods are available at all three, and burgers top the favorite’s list in H20 and poolside. The main dining area, H2O offers a blend of Cajun and Asian entrees called C’asian -- a fusion that wakes up the flavor of both disciplines. Sushi, nigiri, salads and soups are all on the menu at Bonsai. And you can take delicious selections from Bonsai Sushi Bar poolside!
Stroll on the sugar white sands before or after you dine, or relax inside in their cozy conversation pits close to the fully stocked bar. The atmosphere at Bonsai Sushi Bar and H2O is casually elegant but the service is first class inside this luxurious hotel that is outfitted with so many amenities. The Oar House 1000 S. Pace Blvd., Pensacola 850-432-9620 Located on Bayou Chico, The Oar House offers an ever changing view of boat traffic. Juicy burgers are the perfect match to a cold one, so enjoy the cool breeze off the water while you dine. Key Largo Boiled Shrimp, Bayou Nachos, and the Big Oar Salad topped with your choice of fish, chicken, crawfish, crab cake. shrimp and oysters are also tempting selections.
The menu states that The Oar House serves “the best steak in Pensacola,” and for $22.95, it may be the best priced as well. Hooter’s 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. Pensacola Beach 850-934-9464 What is better than eating at a Hooter’s restaurant? Eating at one with a waterfront view, of course! Hooter’s on Pensacola Beach, known for its view on the inside of the restaurant (and you know that that means) is enhanced by the view of Santa Rosa Sound from the Boardwalk restaurant on Pensacola Beach. Probably one of the island’s most famous burgers, their More than a Mouthful burger, carries on the reputation for big.... portions. Piled high with all the fixins’ this burger is a winner. Or you can ‘Build your own Burger’ with choices like cheese, chili, bacon, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms and more. You can also try their famous chicken wings, fried pickles, chicken strips or cobb salad from their ample menu. Of course you can catch your favorite team playing on their many TVs and enjoy a cocktail at the same time. As restaurants go, this one’s near perfect! Surf Burger 500 Quietwater Beach Blvd Pensacola Beach, FL 850-932-1417 surf-burger.com Located high above Santa Rosa Sound, Surf Burger delivers a delicious selection of burgers, sandwiches and dogs along with ice cold beverages. The casual atmosphere is 100 percent Pensacola Beach, and you’ll see bathing suits, flip flops, shorts and dresses mixed among the work attire of those taking a break during their day. The name says it all - you’ve got to try their signature Surf Burger. You’ll get a generous 1/3 pound of fresh ground chuck on a kaiser roll, served in a basket with their signature “sticks,” also known as twice fried russet potatoes or sweet hula chips made with sweet potatoes. Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and “secret sauce” are served on the side. Dine indoors or on their deck for an unparalleled view of the Sound. Also on the menu are the Surf Chick, a grilled chicken sandwich, and the Cajun Pipeline – a 1/4 lb. Cajun sausage dressed with chili, cheese, grilled onions. You can also get a Shrimp Boat, Long Board (hot dog), salad, fish sandwich and more from their extensive menu. Surf Burger opens early for breakfast, offering pancakes, has browns, and the Barrel, a flour tortilla grilled with egg and cheese, served with “crushed coral,” or hash browns. Entree prices range from $6.25 for the Short Board (hot dog) to $9.95 for the Big Kahuna, a double Surf Burger. Surf Burger offers mixed drinks, beer, and soft drinks. It is located on Pensacola Beach Blvd. beside Key Sailing. The Grand Marlin 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Pensacola Beach 850-677-9153 One of the newest restaurants in the area is also one of the finest. The Grand Marlin has it all – breathtaking Sound views, a fully stocked bar, live music, group seating, and fantastic sunsets. Despite all this, the food is still the star of the show, with a large menu that features seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches and a raw bar serving freshly shucked oysters. Select from entrees such as Wild American Shrimp and Grits, Mojo Chicken or Caribbean Grilled Lobster tail. The service is second to none and you will be pampered by the excellent staff. After a great experience, you’ll want to don a souvenir T-shirt from the Grand Marlin ship’s store. Paradise Bar & Grill 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach 850-916-5087 “Boat it, bike it or walk it” to the hottest spot on the island, where you can enjoy live entertainment every weekend. Paradise Bar & Grill has earned a reputation as a locals’ bar. Tucked away in a secluded corner, away from the mainstream, Paradise Bar & Grill is the perfect spot to kick back and relax in one of the lounge chairs and let the beat of island music carry you away. Paradise Bar & Grill is mere steps from the waterline. Paradise Bar & Grill also offer nightly specials throughout the week, so stop by and see why this hide away remains the best kept secret of the locals on the island. Hemingway’s Island Grill 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. Pensacola Beach 850-934-4747 Live the lifestyle made famous by “Papa” Ernest Hemingway. Known for going for the gusto in life, Hemingway inspired the tropical island atmosphere and menu at Hemingway’s Island Grill. Papa’s favorite adaptation of the burger is served with a pile of seasoned french fries. The Bimini Burger is a half-pound of choice ground beef, hand-pressed and chargrilled with sharp cheddar cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato and red onion, all for only $9.95. Add applewood-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, and/or Papa’s black bean chili for an additional $1.50 each, all very worth the upcharge! You can also order it downstairs in Bimini Bar directly on the Sound! Coconut Shrimp, salads, soups, Key West Ribs and Ahi Tuna beckon from the appetizer menu, and they arrive just after your first Margarita or ice cold draft from the fully stocked bar. You can dine on the generous deck or inside to enjoy the beauty of the Santa Rosa Sound and watch motor boats, jet skis and catamarans as live music wafts off Hemingway’s deck. Entrees range from steak, shrimp and pork to fish, pasta and sandwiches. |
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