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Thoughts on Watercolor Inn and area
Posted on 8/20/20 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 8/20/20 at 9:35 pm
Travelling as a couple in September after labor day for a short trip - 3 nights. We plan to setup at the beach or pool both days to unwind. What are some good alternatives if we get bored of that, and what are the best non-family restaurants for a couple? The patios at Bud & Alleys and Pescado are on the list but I'd like to look at other options. I think I read that FOOW at the inn had changed it up to be more family oriented
ETA - this our first trip to the "30A" and the first time I've been to the FL panhandle in close to 15 years.
ETA - this our first trip to the "30A" and the first time I've been to the FL panhandle in close to 15 years.
This post was edited on 8/20/20 at 9:37 pm
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Posted on 8/20/20 at 10:54 pm to sneakytiger
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What are some good alternatives if we get bored of that, and what are the best non-family restaurants for a couple?
Borago
Cafe 30A
Emerils Coastal
George’s
Cafe Tango
La Crema
Restaurant Paradis
Cuvée
Posted on 8/21/20 at 6:58 am to sneakytiger
Cafe 30A for the best food.
Stinky’s for a Louisiana feel, still great food.
Pescado for best ambiance.
Chiringo for a beach bar and grill.
Stinky’s for a Louisiana feel, still great food.
Pescado for best ambiance.
Chiringo for a beach bar and grill.
Posted on 8/21/20 at 7:29 am to sneakytiger
You May consider The Pearl in rosemary beach. September is generally a low time for kids as they are in school and I don’t think The Pearl allows kids but not sure. But I don’t think anywhere could promise no kids.
Posted on 8/21/20 at 8:59 am to sneakytiger
Gyno's list is good
I'd skip Bud and Alleys unless you just really want to sit on the patio there.
The Wine Bar across the street is solid. Great Southern is walkable but pretty family-ish.
I'd skip Bud and Alleys unless you just really want to sit on the patio there.
The Wine Bar across the street is solid. Great Southern is walkable but pretty family-ish.
Posted on 8/21/20 at 11:23 am to Pettifogger
Anyone been to the reopened Red Bar?
Posted on 8/21/20 at 4:05 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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Anyone been to the reopened Red Bar?
Went there and saw the inside on August 1st (was going to get a drink but bar line was too long). Looks almost EXACTLY the same in the front room and bar area, but cleaner and not as 'worn'. My daughters had lunch there on the 8th, they said the food was as good as always.
Biggest change is that there is now virtually NO PARKING in most of Grayton Beach. All on-street parking in front of the single family homes has been signed as no-parking. There are just a few (7 or 8?) striped on-street spaces across from Red Bar.
They now have a shuttle with parking near 30-A and running down to the Red Bar Area. Not a fan of that change.
Posted on 8/21/20 at 5:25 pm to baldona
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The Pearl in rosemary beach
I would agree with this for a couple
Posted on 8/21/20 at 8:36 pm to GEAUXT
I struggled with it because the pearl definitely looks nicer and is more our vibe as a hotel, but it's set so far back off the beach and the pool is unappealing. Plus the pearl wants the same room rate for a 2nd floor pool view that I got a 4th floor beach view at the WC Inn.
Posted on 8/22/20 at 4:16 pm to BRich
Have a house in Grayton this week, it’s over by the dunes though...never stayed on that side. Should be interesting. Dragging the skif over as well.
Posted on 8/24/20 at 9:17 am to sneakytiger
I like WC better, fwiw. I think I'm in the minority because I've never been impressed with The Pearl at all. It's not all St. Joe's fault, some of it is the type of people who seek out The Pearl.
In fairness, I think they're both (Pearl and WC Inn) somewhat mediocre for what they purport to be. The overall experience is fine, but I think the absence of meaningful competition is obvious in the quality/service. Not to knock your vacation (it's often where we stay as well).
In fairness, I think they're both (Pearl and WC Inn) somewhat mediocre for what they purport to be. The overall experience is fine, but I think the absence of meaningful competition is obvious in the quality/service. Not to knock your vacation (it's often where we stay as well).
Posted on 8/31/20 at 8:42 am to Pettifogger
Anyone know if WC resort allows personal ice chests by pools/beach?
Posted on 8/31/20 at 12:07 pm to Ex-Popcorn
I've never thought twice about it at the beach.
Not sure on the pools, but we only do the adult pool and with the drink service I've never brought anything.
Not sure on the pools, but we only do the adult pool and with the drink service I've never brought anything.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 12:34 pm to Ex-Popcorn
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Anyone know if WC resort allows personal ice chests by pools/beach?
At the condos they don't care, since they don't serve anything. If it is the club pool, they might not allow it.
Posted on 8/31/20 at 10:01 pm to TU Rob
Went last month. Pearl was great for a cocktail. Food at Cafe 30A and Pescado were excellent. Amavida coffee shop at SeaSide was nice as well as Black Bear Bread Co near Grayton. We enjoyed riding bikes from Watercolor to BBB Co.
FOOW was very family oriented and the food was average. Did lunches there out of convenience. There’s a new Asian fusion restaurant in SeaSide that was good.
Wine bar across the street was a good for a drink and a charcuterie board.
Enjoy yourself. Nothing like the waves, a book, and some tequila.
FOOW was very family oriented and the food was average. Did lunches there out of convenience. There’s a new Asian fusion restaurant in SeaSide that was good.
Wine bar across the street was a good for a drink and a charcuterie board.
Enjoy yourself. Nothing like the waves, a book, and some tequila.
Posted on 9/8/20 at 11:22 pm to keeper007
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keeper007
I just checked on this thread again; thank you for the reply. How were the crowds at the resort and restaurants? Do I need to make reservations for everything or is it easy enough to walk in?
Posted on 9/9/20 at 9:14 am to Ex-Popcorn
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Anyone know if WC resort allows personal ice chests by pools/beach?
We took a small ice chest on the beach as did a lot of others. No issues at all.
We didn't bring it to pool and I don't think they were allowed. Plus ice chest isn't needed as there are lots of waitstaff serving pool area and walk up bar was pretty empty.
We really enjoyed the WaterColor Inn and surrounding area.
This post was edited on 9/9/20 at 9:17 am
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