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Angelena's
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(2,110)Angelena's is an Italian concept in Pensacola, Florida.
Chef Gillette’s menu brings creative, Southern touches to classic Italian cuisine. Handmade pastas, thoughtfully prepared vegetable dishes are served alongside an abundance of Gulf seafood. The dining room’s wood-fired oven lends flavor to everything from Neapolitan-style pizzas to meatballs and desserts. Our wine list curates the extensive Italian wine list, highlighting wines from thirteen different Italian wine-growing regions.
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APERITIVO HOUR: Monday through Saturday
Enjoy Aperitivo Hour from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. with half price drinks, excluding bottles of wine. At the bar only.
SUPER TUSCAN TUESDAY: Join us each and every Tuesday night for Super Tuscan Tuesday.
Starting at 4:00 P.M., for dine-in only, enjoy any pizza with a select bottle of Tuscan wine for $25Jackson's Steakhouse
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.8(3,693)Jackson’s Steakhouse procures only Midwestern grain-fed beef from the heartland of America. The Proprietor’s Cut and fresh, local seafood are hand-selected and artistically prepared to perfection. Jackson’s great steak cuts stand tall with the superb flavor of wet-aged beef that is like no other thanks to the culinary creations of Executive Chef Irv Miller.
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.8(7,185)The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private meeting rooms. This Pensacola Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Pensacola Bay Area. Executive Chef Gregg McCarthy has a passion for great-tasting food and particularly loves working his culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Boaters and beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops at the oyster bar, in the dining room and at the North Drop Bar. The Grand Marlin has a space and atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.The Union Public House
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.8(1,654)UPH is a crafty southern pub where it all comes together. 36 East Garden St.
Drift
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(1,159)Join us for dinner and a beachside drinks. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, on the second floor, DRIFT is a casual fine dining restaurant serving steaks, seafood, craft cocktails and offering THE best view on Pensacola Beach. Our space features indoor & outdoor seating and full service bars! Join us for our Sunday night Prime Rib Dinner, only $39.95 and check out our Sunset Happy Hour (Bar Only) Wednesday-Sunday for Half Off our specialty cocktail menu plus all appetizers - Sunday 4pm-6pm.
Check out our Chef Specials and come see for yourself why we won Best in Pensacola 2022 for 1. Best Restaurant - Pensacola Beach 2. Best Steakhouse - Pensacola 3. Best Happy Hour - Pensacola and 4. Best Girls Night Out - Pensacola.Bonsai
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.7(213)Located on the second floor of the Hilton Pensacola Beach, Bonsai offers an elevated, contemporary menu lined with fine Japanese cuisine overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. From hand-rolled ramen noodles to delectable Japanese A5 wagyu and top-shelf sake, Bonsai is a world-class experience like none other.
Executive Chef Richard Assaf
Bonsai Chef Ryusho Hashida
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- MMartinVIPNew Orleans / Louisiana •66 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe never miss an opportunity to dine at Restaurant Iron when traveling through Pensacola. Every aspect of the meal is superb. Outstanding cocktails, creative and delicious salads, unbelievable entrée offerings that do not disappoint and desserts that are a delight. We had the honor of working with Amber as our server and she was exceptional. We appreciate all that goes into making this a world class restaurant and look forward to visiting next time we are in town.More infoRestaurant IRONPrice: Expensive• Southern• Pensacola•4.9
- SSteveNew Orleans / Louisiana •8 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe sat outside this visit. Very nice and quiet. Good always great.More infoThe Union Public HousePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Pensacola•4.8
- JJessicaEast Tennessee •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoAngelena’s is always amazing and this visit was no different. The food was delicious and service was absolutely incredible!More infoAngelena'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pensacola•4.9
- LLynnVIPVirginia •8 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 25, 2025Food is amazing! I think it's one of the top restaurants in the area.More infoBrother FoxPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Pensacola•4.6
- GgeorgeVIPChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 10, 2025food came in timely manner.waiter checked frequently to see if we were pleased.parking available in front or resturant. would return againMore infoPolonza BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Pensacola•4.6
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Pensacola is a vibrant city located in northwest Florida that is known for its sugary white-sand beaches and emerald green waters that make it an attractive destination. Because of this, Pensacola has numerous dining establishments offering charming culinary delights like Parmesan popcorn salad. Restaurants here specialize in Scandinavian, Cuban, Russian, and all Mediterranean cuisines. Pensacola is also, of course, a paradise for seafood lovers, where wood-grilled salmon fillets, oysters, and lobster tails delight diners. After a long day in the sun, try some signature langoustines with shrimp cocktail to help you unwind as you enjoy the fresh breeze from the sea.
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Pensacola include The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, George Bistro + Bar and Jackson's Steakhouse
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Pensacola are Emerald Waterfront, Jackson's Steakhouse and Drift
Bottomless brunch in Pensacola is available at George Bistro + Bar, The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach and Jackson's Steakhouse
The most romantic restaurant in Pensacola is Jackson's Steakhouse
Restaurants in Pensacola with a great view include The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach, Drift and Bonsai