Great service, amazing food and a fabulous view: if you’re looking for all three in a Pensacola Beach dining experience, look no further than Hemingway Island Grill.
Watching the scenery of Santa Rosa Sound, the atmosphere of Hemingway comes from the restaurant named after the legendary, adventurous author of “The Old Man and the Sea” and “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”. Wide and solidly built, Hemingway’s dark wood interior exudes warmth and strength without feeling dark or heavy. Indeed, the decor — which includes many vintage posters promoting tourism in Cuba — and wall-to-wall windows facing the water provide a pleasant tropical ambiance. Not garish, raucous, but colonial, lounging on the terrace, sipping mojitos in the evening.
With a choice of indoor or outdoor dining, and well-equipped staircases and terraces, Hemingways offers ample opportunities for relaxation. and it should be soaked in sight … before, during and after food.
Open for lunch and dinner, Hemingway serves a wide variety of Florida seafood, including steaks, pasta, soups, and salads. and a unique selection of signature flatbreads made with a variety of cheeses, meats and meats. The flavors are the least usual, marinades and sauces with bright lemon, fresh cilantro, and in some shrimp dishes, dark rum. Also taste Key West and Cuban side dishes like black beans and rice and of course cocktails like mojito.
Whether you’re looking for a place special fine dining, or simply a warm, welcoming place to unwind after a day of fun and sun on Pensacola Beach, Hemingway’s is the place to go. Casual clothing is OK, just not too casual (no sandals or bare feet, and you’ll probably feel more comfortable if you take the time to get in and change first if you’re spending the day at the beach).
The moderately priced Hemingway Island Grill is located at 400 Quietwater Boulevard in Pensacola Beach. For more information, call 850-934-4747.
