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    Home » Florida » Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas

    Forgotten Coast Brewing Co

    Published: Aug 10, 2026 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Forgotten Coast Brewing Co. in Mexico Beach, Florida, is a great casual brewery restaurant right off of HWY 98. They have a fantastic rotation of local beers, great pizza, and don't miss the shrimp tacos.

    Forgotten Coast Brewing Co sign with a red arrow and ghost crab holding a flag

    Forgotten Coast Brewing Co

    Contents show
    Forgotten Coast Brewing Co
    Indoor Seating
    Outdoor Seating
    The Beers of Forgotten Coast Brewing Co.
    Forgotten Coast Brewing Co Menu
    Pub Grub
    Pizza
    Salads
    Seafood and Burgers
    Fried Seafood Baskets (served with freestyle fries)
    Kids Menu
    Why you will love Forgotten Coast Brewing Co
    Things to know when planning a visit
    Restaurants and Attractions nearby
    Additional Florida Gulf Coast Articles
    Port St. Joe, Florida Tours
    Port St. Joe, Florida Lodging

    If you are looking for a chill casual dining experience in Mexico Beach you will love Forgotten Coast Brewing Co.

    Roll in off the beach and soak in the air conditioning and an ice cold beer! The restaurant is casual with great food and delicious beer options.

    indoor restaurant seating with tables and chairs along with lounge chairs next to small wooden tables

    Indoor Seating

    Forgotten Coast Brewing Company has really comfortable indoor seating perfect for relaxing after a day on the beach. The air conditioning feels sooooo good!

    You can relax in a comfy chair with a beer or sit at a table and enjoy a great meal.

    outdoor seating with a floating cover, tall chairs around a wooden ledge

    Outdoor Seating

    The outdoor patio behind the brewery has tall bar chairs along a rail perfect for relaxing with a cold beer. There is a shade cover to help with the Florida Gulf Coast sun.

    The Beers of Forgotten Coast Brewing Co.

    All beers are crafted in Mexico Beach, Florida. Beers are available on draft in the taproom and in 750ml crowlers to take home.

    • HWY 98 Lo.Cal Lager - 4% ABV | 14 IBU
    • To The Beach Hazy IPA - 6.4% ABV | 26 IBU
    • West Pass Wheat - 4.9% ABV | 9 IBU
    • Brown Dog Ale - 6.99% ABV | 34 IBU
    • Mexico Beach West Coast IPA - 6.8% ABV | 69 IBU
    • Marsh Sunset Golden Ale - 4.5% ABV | 30 IBU
    • Sandpiper Pilsner - 5.5% ABV | 35 IBU
    • Station Wagon Stout - 7.14% ABV | 35 IBU

    Forgotten Coast Brewing Co Menu

    chips and salsa on a red and white checkered platter

     Pub Grub

    • Chips and Dips
    • Wings
      • Buffalo, Dry Rub, or Nashville Hot
    • Mega Nachos - Tortilla chips, queso cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo. Add Blackened Chicken.
    • Smoked Tuna Dip - Served with chips
    • Cheese Sticks - Fried mozzarella with marinara sauce
    • Soft Pretzel - Served with beer cheese
    • Fried Pickles - Served with ranch
    cheese pizza on a silver tray

    Pizza

    • Classic Pepperoni - Melted cheese and pepperoni
    • Hawaiian - Fresh pineapple with cherry wood smoked ham
    • Meat Lovers - Sausage, pepperoni, beef, bacon, and ham
    • Beach Supreme - Sausage, pepperoni, beef, bacon, ham, mushrooms, red onion, bell peppers, and black olives

    Salads

    • Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad - Grilled chicken breast over mixed greens with pineapple, strawberries, mandarin oranges, and goat cheese with a tropical vinaigrette
    • House Salad - Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions with your choice of balsamic vinaigrette, creamy bleu cheese, or ranch
    shrimp tacos on a blue plate

    Seafood and Burgers

    • Smash Burger - Double patty smash burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion
    • Grouper Tacos - Fried grouper, cheese-crusted taco shells, mango slaw, FCBC sauce
    • Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos - Crispy fried shrimp tossed in Boom Boom sauce with tropical slaw and cheese-crusted taco shells
    • Trio Chicken Sliders - Crispy fried chicken sliders
    • Philly Cheesesteak - Thinly sliced sirloin, peppers, onions, cheese, toasted hoagie
    • Grouper Sandwich - Fried grouper, mango slaw, FCBC sauce
    • Chicken Caesar Wrap - Grilled chicken breast, crispy romaine, Caesar dressing, flour tortilla shell

    Fried Seafood Baskets (served with freestyle fries)

    • Fried Shrimp and Grouper Combo Basket
    • Fried Shrimp Basket
    • Fried Grouper Basket

    Kids Menu

    • Kids Chicken Fingers - Crispy chicken fingers with freestyle fries
    • Kids Cheeseburger - Single smash burger with American cheese and freestyle fries
    • Kids Mini Corn Dogs - Mini corn dogs and freestyle fries

    Gluten-Free - chips and salsa, wings, mega nachos, salads

    Vegan - The Chips and Salsa with guacamole, House Salad with vinaigrette

    Vegetarian - The Chips and Dips, Soft Pretzel with beer cheese, Fried Pickles, Cheese Sticks, Mega Nachos, cheese pizza, house salad -

    Forgotten Coast Brewing Company mural with a crab holding a blue flag

    Why you will love Forgotten Coast Brewing Co

    • One of the only craft breweries on this stretch of the Florida Gulf Coast, making it a genuinely unique stop on Highway 98
    • Eight confirmed house beers with a range that covers every preference, from the 4% HWY 98 Lo.Cal Lager to the 7.14% Station Wagon Stout
    • The Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos and Grouper Tacos with mango slaw and FCBC sauce are the standout food items and pair perfectly with the house beers
    • Every beer is brewed in Mexico Beach, meaning you are drinking something that exists only here on the Forgotten Coast
    • Crowlers to go let you take the Forgotten Coast home with you or to the beach
    • The food menu was designed specifically to pair with the beers they brew, and the combinations show it
    • A full kids menu makes it a comfortable stop for the whole family
    • Walk-ins only, no reservations needed, open daily from 11am to 9pm
    grey shirt with a ghost crab on it holding a flag

    Things to know when planning a visit

    Address - 4101 US 98, Mexico Beach, Florida

    Phone - 850-588-3042

    Hours - Open daily 11 am - 9 pm

    Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.

    Accessibility - There is accessible parking near the front entrance to the restaurant. The floor is concrete and smooth with space to move around.

    Plus Size Seating - The chairs do not have arms on them and are comfortable

    Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual

    Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the restaurant

    Parking  - There is a nice size parking lot for the restaurant.

    wall with fishing gear and emergency ring along with two chairs

    Restaurants and Attractions nearby

     Killer Seafood Mexico Beach - A casual, beloved seafood shack just steps from the beach in Mexico Beach with a down-home Gulf Coast dining experience and outdoor picnic table seating. A local favorite for fresh Gulf seafood.

    Joe Mama's Wood Fired Kitchen Port St. Joe - A Port St. Joe favorite for wood-fired pizza, Italian dishes, and a relaxed local atmosphere just a short drive from Mexico Beach.

    Sugar Shack Port St. Joe - A Port St. Joe sweet shop and cafe worth stopping into for pastries, ice cream, and a great breakfast or lunch bite nearby.

    St. George Island State Park - One of the best state parks on the Florida Gulf Coast with miles of untouched white sand beach, camping, kayaking, and stargazing. A natural day trip from Mexico Beach.

    Beach Pit Restaurant St. George Island - A St. George Island institution serving Texas-style BBQ, Apalachicola Bay oysters, fresh Gulf seafood, and breakfast daily. A great dinner option on an extended Forgotten Coast road trip.

     

    John holding a beer in Forgotten Coast Brewing Co

    Additional Florida Gulf Coast Articles

     Buccaneer Inn St. George Island - The only beachfront hotel on St. George Island with Gulf views, an outdoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. A great home base for exploring the Forgotten Coast.

    Mango Mike's Sports Bar St. George Island - A fun local sports bar with an island feel, great food, and cold drinks on St. George Island. A great evening option after a day on the beach.

    Weber's Little Donut Shop St. George Island - Fresh cake donuts on St. George Island made daily. Go early because they sell out.

    Florida Gulf Coast Lighthouses - A complete guide to seven historic Florida Gulf Coast lighthouses from Pensacola to Sanibel, including the Cape St. George Lighthouse just up the road from Mexico Beach.

    Harbor Docks Destin - Destin's neighborhood waterfront seafood restaurant since 1979, with Gulf to Table fresh seafood, hand-made sushi, and a back deck where dolphins swim by while you eat.

    Port St. Joe, Florida Tours

    T-Man's Charters offers 8 hour fishing tours, St Joseph Bay Touring, Apalachicola River Touring, Scalloping tours, Snorkeling, and Fishing Charters.

    Shallow Seas Charters offers Day on the Bay trips, Full day inshore fishing tours, Half day inshore fishing tours.

    Salty Fish Excursions offers Trips to the tip of Cape San Blas, Short cruises around the bay, 3 hour eco tours, Family fishing tours in the bay, and scalloping tours.

    Port St. Joe, Florida Lodging

    If you are visiting Port St. Joe, Florida and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations.

    The Port Inn and Cottages - Located in downtown Port. St. Joe this hotel is part of the Ascend Hotel Collection. Book HERE

    Main Stay Suites Port Saint Joe - Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, fitness center and easy access to exploring Port St. Joe.

    The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.

    We also have articles on the Emerald Coast of Florida, including Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, Panama City Beach, Perdido Key, Pensacola, Sanibel and Captiva Island, and more.

    Don't miss our other Gulf Coast destinations, including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Dauphin Island, Fairhope, Fort Morgan, Foley, Mobile, Bayou La Batre, Alabama, and so many more!

    Keep an eye out for articles on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida!

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