“Eat” listings
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Coffee Cup
Locals swear this busy diner is the best breakfast place in town. Grab a seat at the counter and watch as your pancakes and hash browns are cooked to order. Be sure to try the creamy Nassau grits. $ (09/2011)
520 E Cervantes St
850-432-7060 -
Taste of India
This neighborhood restaurant quickly gained a strong following thanks to affordable prices and delicious classic Indian dishes such as chicken korma and tikka masala with basmati rice. The atmosphere is casual, cozy and family-friendly. $$ (09/2011)
2900 E Cervantes St
850-439-3005 -
Jerry's Drive-In
Should you find yourself craving a big slice of Americana, greasy spoon style, look no further. This local hole-in-the-wall has been proudly serving up some of the area's best burgers, shakes, and fries for more than 50 years. $ (08/2011)
2815 E Cervantes
850-433-9910 -
Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille
Toast the sunset while you munch on local favorites like crabcake sliders, bourbonbraised short ribs or wild mushroom flatbread. This serene spot is the perfect place to relax and watch skiffs and fishing boats cruise past the Palafox Pier on Pensacola Bay. (03/2011)
997 S Palafox St
850-432-5226
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THE LEISURE CLUB
Inspired by the Old French leisir (to be free), this new, hip downtown café and wine bar features fresh panini (try the Amore with crispy pancetta and provolone), craft beers, fair trade coffee and live entertainment amid Mod Squad décor. Sip bottomless mimosas during Sunday brunch. $$ (01/2011)
126 Palafox Pl
850-912-4229
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NANCY’S HAUTE AFFAIRS
Pick up gourmet-to-go or sit at a bistro table at this chic, bright blue café. A weekly changing menu includes delectables such as honey-smoked salmon and goat cheese panini or buttery mussels with sake and chilies. Don’t miss the selection of wine and stylish gifts. $$ (11/2010)
555 Scenic Hwy
850-434-0112
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FIVE SISTERS BLUES CAFÉ
At this new spot, Chef Cecil Johnson serves good ‘ol Southern cuisine as soulful as the background music. Feast on smothered pork chops, Caribbean pulled pork or fried chicken in the restored 1913 building. $$ (09/2010)
421 W Belmont St
850-912-4856
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THE FISH HOUSE
Indulge in Grits à Ya Ya (the restaurant’s signature dish) or fresh-off-the-dock seafood at Pensacola’s largest waterfront dining location. More than 300 wines and a 3,500-squarefoot deck with live music make this a popular destination. $$ (08/2010)
600 S Barracks St
850-470-0003
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THE GRAND MARLIN
Visitors to this eatery enjoy mandarin-mango mojitos while looking out over the white sands and emerald waters of Santa Rosa Sound. The menu of upscale beach fare includes mahi tacos with jalapeño cabbage slaw. $$$ (07/2010)
400 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach
850-677-9153
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DHARMA BLUE
During the relatively mild month of May, ask for an outside table to nosh on sushi rolls (try the zoo roll, packed with scallops, shrimp, bacon, onion and smoked salmon) or Florida coastal cuisine. $$$ (05/2010)
300 S Alcaniz St
850-433-1275
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EVER'MAN NATURAL FOODS
This natural grocer contains a deli that serves delicious breakfast and lunch options for vegetarians, vegans and carnivores. The fi sh cakes are always a sure bet, as are the desserts brought in from a local bakery. $ (04/2009)
315 W Garden St
850-438-0402
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JACKSON'S STEAKHOUSE
Set in a historic 19th-century building, this fine restaurant features local seafood, grain-fed Midwestern beef and tasty seasonal veggies. You'd have a hard time finding a finer steak anywhere in Jacksonville. $$$ (03/2009)
400 S Palafox St
850-469-9898
http://jack...odgrits.com