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30A, need new ideas

Posted on 5/2/22 at 8:52 am
Posted by tadman
Member since Jun 2020
3815 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 8:52 am
I have 3-4 days to kill on the west end of 30A and a car at my disposal. I golf poorly and shoot clays reasonably well.

On my list already
Topsail Preserve
Shunk's Gulley Oysters
Red Bar
Cafe Tango
Goatfeathers
Blue Mabel
Perfect Pig
George's
Pescado

Anything I'm missing? I like trying new stuff and hate tourist traps.
Posted by bigpapamac
Mobile, AL
Member since Oct 2007
22378 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 9:38 am to
Stinky’s Fish Camp. I still enjoy Red Bar but it creeps closer to full blown tourist trap by the day.
Posted by BengalBen
Midwest
Member since May 2008
2223 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 9:43 am to
Stinky’s is on that end of 30a. Some you listed are better options, but just throwing it out there.

If you do breakfast, Blue Mountain Bakery has great cinnamon rolls. If you don’t like sweets, get a sausage roll. Great stuff.
Posted by metallica81788
NO
Member since Sep 2008
8442 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 9:58 am to
Citizen > George's if you had to choose between the two in Alys
Posted by nolaTiger24
Member since Sep 2008
1548 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 9:58 am to
Citizen is fairly new in Alys Beach. Good oysters and raw bar.
Posted by Ash Williams
South of i-10
Member since May 2009
18146 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 10:01 am to
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Citizen > George's


MUCH

I wasn't too impressed with George's

Citizen was fantastic. Easily the best meal we had at a restaurant the whole time we were there
Posted by iwantacooler
Member since Aug 2017
2171 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 1:15 pm to
Chanticleer eatery.
Bruno’s pizza
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
16924 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 3:17 pm to
quote:

hate tourist traps.


You should avoid 30A then
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
89899 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 6:47 pm to
Grayton beer Brewpub
Posted by TigersnJeeps
FL Panhandle
Member since Jan 2021
1662 posts
Posted on 5/2/22 at 9:23 pm to
I miss the old Pandora's that was down there. I preferred it to the one that was on Okaloosa Island.
This post was edited on 5/3/22 at 6:41 am
Posted by Sisyphus
Member since Feb 2014
1823 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 12:04 am to
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Grayton beer Brewpub


They are changing to Beach Camp right now. New brewer previously at Funky Buddha and Stone. Not sure on the timeline for the change.
Posted by Jrg543
Member since May 2020
17 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 6:47 am to
Check out cracklings for breakfast and Old Florida Fish House for dinner. They have dueling pianos on weekends, don’t know what time they start.
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:56 am to
quote:

You should avoid 30A then


Vacations On 30A Once
Posted by tadman
Member since Jun 2020
3815 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 9:26 am to
quote:

You should avoid 30A then


Ha I understand I'm not back country Yellowstone or Appalachian trail here, just trying to avoid the Hard Rock Cafe vibe. A good example would be Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar. Yes, there is a giant t-shirt shop on the ground floor. But the food and service are very good as well, the menu is very dynamic, etc... It's a place that I would enjoy if it were in downtown Columbus Ohio, not that I ever go there.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38976 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 10:04 am to
You should do a combination…go to Stinky’s Bait Shack for some music, then the next night upstairs at Bud & Alleys for crabs cakes and sun dresses.

On the west end of 30A the random beach access points are great to explore around sunset. No one out there.

I love to go off-roading when over there. Cool trails off 395:



Chiringo in Grayton is a great place for beers. Neat in Alys for something nicer.
This post was edited on 5/3/22 at 10:05 am
Posted by tide06
Member since Oct 2011
11182 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 2:25 pm to
quote:

Check out cracklings for breakfast and Old Florida Fish House for dinner.

OFFH is one of my favorites, love their outdoor dining setup. Solid bar and pretty good music in the evenings.

I will say I think they changed ownership and the menu is a little different so just be aware.
Posted by TigersnJeeps
FL Panhandle
Member since Jan 2021
1662 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:14 pm to
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I love to go off-roading when over there. Cool trails off 395:


Is this in a Jeep, ATV or bicycle?

Thanks!
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38976 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 10:29 pm to
Just sandy roads, any and everything goes…till you don’t fit.

This post was edited on 5/4/22 at 5:17 am
Posted by TigersnJeeps
FL Panhandle
Member since Jan 2021
1662 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 2:39 pm to
Thanks - we have ridden our bicycles and hiked in/around that area but didn't think motorized vehicles were permitted. Would love to take our Jeep out there

Is there a map - such as you posted - that shows where you can/cannot ride?
This post was edited on 5/4/22 at 2:40 pm
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38976 posts
Posted on 5/4/22 at 4:16 pm to
Just open Maps and satellite, then go to Seagrove and zoom to where you see Hwy 98 on the top and the top of Watercolor on the bottom (by Publix). There’s are miles and miles of roads both east and west of 395. If you zoom in there are no gates…and there are tons of trails. Look East of 395 to 283S…then keep going, you’ll get tired of riding the trails I’m sure.

To be honest though, I doubt they’d be too happy for a giant Jeep rally back there. Probably throw you in jail like if you ran over an 8 yr old in Seaside.
This post was edited on 5/4/22 at 4:30 pm
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