After a day of sun and sand, cooking might not be in the cards for busy vacationers. Fortunately, several restaurants on St George Island serve swoon-worthy seafood fresh from the Gulf of Mexico waters. Stay at one of our conveniently located St. George Island vacation rentals and you’ll be sampling delicious coastal fare in no time.
Here are our recommendations for some of the top seafood restaurants in St. George Island, FL you must try during your next vacation.
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe
This St. George Island restaurant is a one-stop shop for food, events, and shopping. The extensive menu has seafood any way you like it – steamed and seasoned, breaded, sandwiched, and more.
Try the Cocktail Claws appetizer, local blue crab claws breaded and fried. Or, start with oysters to share, raw or baked with butter and parmesan. On cooler days, the lobster bisque and New Orleans-style seafood gumbo will warm you up.
For mains, the grouper sandwich is the most popular main, while the Mahi Mahi is listed as “an island favorite.” For a little of everything, try the “World Famous” Blue Parrot seafood platter, described as a “heaping” plate of grouper, shrimp, oysters, scallops, and a crab, all cooked to your preference.
This beachfront restaurant is a hub for local events, including a chili cook-off in March, a weight-lifting competition in April, and a volleyball tournament in August. After your meal, grab a Blue Parrot hat or T-shirt from the gift shop to memorialize your visit to this island institute.
Paddy’s Raw Bar
If you’re looking for oysters, Paddy’s Raw Bar should be your first stop. Their oysters arrive daily “right off the boats,” as their website advertises, and are prepared any way you like ‘em!
Try the Apalachicola oysters as they were made to be eaten — raw or steamed, straight from St. George Island’s “backyard”. Rockefeller is another classic, seasoned with garlic, spinach, and parmesan. If you like a little spice, the St. Cheddar — bacon, jalapeno, peppers, onion, cheddar cheese, and hot sauce — might be for you. While oysters are their signature dish, Paddy’s also serves up a variety of salads, sandwiches, and more to fuel you up for your day of St. George Island adventures.
Paddy’s is an open-air restaurant and bar with casual picnic-table seating. Perfect for soaking in the sun and beachy atmosphere!
Beach Pit
Texas-style BBQ with a coastal twist is what you’ll find at the Beach Pit. This must-visit restaurant serves up traditional BBQ meats, like beef and pork, as well as seafood, all cooked on a grill.
This spot is a great place to grab a burger, fresh grouper with a heaping side of fries, or traditional southern dishes like Brunswick stew, a hearty meal prepared with beef and pork. They will even cook up your freshly-caught seafood catches for you if you bring it in!
The restaurant sits in a quaint coral building, with an upper deck overlooking the ocean. You can find this popular BBQ spot a few blocks from the St. George Island Lighthouse.
Plan Your Visit
Ready to try these amazing seafood restaurants for yourself? Browse our entire inventory of St. George Island vacation rentals to find the perfect accommodations for your stay!
Mango Mike’s
Mango Mike’s is a sports bar and grill on St. George’s Island’s Pine Avenue. A thatched roof and palms offer an island vibe with its oysters, sandwiches, and entrees like grilled shrimp nachos and St. Louis Style Ribs.
Among the best St. George Island restaurants for seafood, Mango Mike’s also has a kids’ menu with hamburgers, corn dog bites, and chicken bites to suit a little one’s palate.
Where to Stay
Enjoy a mix of nights out on the town and home-cooked meals at St. George Island Vacations rentals on St. George Island. Our kitchens are fully equipped with modern appliances, as well as dishes, cutlery, and other essentials — everything you need to prepare a delicious meal at your home away from home.
With dozens of sought-after vacation rentals on St. George Island, you’re bound to find the perfect spot for your beach getaway. On a week-long trip with your family or significant other? We have two- and three-bedroom St. George Island beachfront rentals right on the beach that offer stunning ocean views. We even have pet-friendly St. George Island rentals to accommodate the furry members of your family.
Wherever you stay, St. George Island Vacations offers the perfect getaway for all ages and vacation styles. Book today for unforgettable memories on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
