Family Friendly Dining
You may know Pensacola for its renowned white-sand beaches, its historic Downtown, museums galore, and year-round slate of festivals and events, but did you know you can also find great restaurants around every corner?
Where to Find the Best Grits in Pensacola: Our Top 7 Picks
Craving shrimp and grits on your next Pensacola getaway? Rest assured, this Southern classic is a year-round staple! Pensacola’s restaurants have perfected the art of shrimp and grits, serving up a variety of mouthwatering plates that are sure to leave you wanting to order it over and over again.
Here’s a roundup of Pensacola restaurants serving up the freshest shrimp and grits dishes.
George Bistro
Whether you’re stopping in for lunch with friends, date night, or weekend brunch, the shrimp and grits are available at any time of day! Chef George offers an expertly curated menu and the shrimp and grits do not disappoint. With parmesan cheese grits, blackened shrimp, andouille sausage and cremini mushrooms this is bound to be your next go to dish! George Bistro combines outstanding service with a contemporary setting that radiates Southern hospitality making it the perfect dining experience for any occasion.
Five Sisters Blues Cafe
Five Sisters Blues Café is a restaurant offering Creole-inspired Southern cuisine, rooted in Pensacola’s rich history and located in the heart of the city's historic downtown. Five Sisters Blues Café might just have recipes that rival your grandma's—bringing soulful, Southern flavors to life in every bite of their blackened shrimp served over three cheese grits and crawfish étouffée. For the ultimate experience, join Five Sisters during their weekly Sunday jazz brunch!
The Oar House
The Oar House is located just a short drive from Downtown Pensacola, offering scenic views of Bayou Chico and Bahia Mar Marina. In true Floridian fashion, dine under their tiki roof while enjoying shrimp and fresh vegetables sauteed in a rich Cajun sauce, served on top of a generous portion of creamy cheese grits. Stay for the sunset or jump in on a game of beach volleyball!
Fish House
Ask any Pensacolian what their favorite shrimp and grits dish is and you will likely hear it's the World-Famous Grits à Ya Ya from Fish House. It is no wonder this dish ranks high with its spiced Gulf jumbo shrimp topped with sauteed spinach, portobello mushrooms, applewood-smoked bacon, garlic, shallots, and cream over a heaping bed of smoked Gouda cheese grits. Ask for an extra side of Ya Ya sauce for the ultimate flavor explosion. Enjoy this dish on the patio while overlooking scenic Pensacola Bay for the full effect!
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Flora-Bama Ole River Grill
So you’ve made it to the “most famous beach bar in the country” and you’re wondering what to eat after a bushwacker… or two. I think you know the answer to this… obviously shrimp and grits! So grab your order of stone ground smoked gouda grits topped with lightly blackened Gulf shrimp smothered in Creole cream sauce, all while choosing from five stages of live music. With performances every day of the year, you can savor the sounds just as much as the flavors.
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The options are endless (and delicious) for fresh shrimp and grits in Pensacola. So get your appetite ready, and go experience a taste of Pensacola's ultimate comfort food.
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