Sunset Grille in Perdido Key, Florida, offers gorgeous water views of the Intracoastal Waterway, amazing sunsets, great food, and a local vibe.
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Sunset Grille
There are restaurants with water views, and then there is Sunset Grille, a restaurant where the Intracoastal Waterway is the whole point. Watching boats pass while you eat fresh Gulf seafood at a table on the dockside deck as the sky turns orange behind the barrier islands is exactly what a Perdido Key evening should feel like.
The Sunset Grille is part of Holiday Harbor Marina, a family-owned operation that has been a fixture on Perdido Key since the 1950s. The restaurant itself opened in 2000 and has been run by the Bizzell family since 2010.
We love sitting on the back deck, soaking in the views with great food at Sunset Grille. It is so chill, and the vibe is always fun.
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor seating is fantastic especially on a gorgeous afternoon. Watch boats go by on the Intracoastal waterway, look for dolphins, and enjoy the gorgeous views of the water.
There are tables with chairs along with tables with a longer bench and a couple of chairs. It just depends on where you sit within the restaurant.
They have seating close to the amazing kids area.
Sunset Grille Menu
Everything on the menu is prepared to order from fresh daily seafood. The menu covers appetizers, salads, soups, fried baskets, po-boys, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, entrees, and specialty plates.
Menu pictured was taken right before the restaurant did an updated menu so the prices may have changed.
Appetizers
- Fried Fish Bites - Grouper or Unicorn (small or large)
- Smoked Tuna Dip (1, 2, or 3 scoops)
- Hushpuppies
- Fried Pickle Chips
- Onion Rings
- Pork Rinds with Queso Dip
- Fried Calamari
- Popcorn Shrimp
- Wisconsin Cheese Curds
- Peel and Eat Shrimp - served cold (small or large)
- Fried Local Blue Crab Claws
- Sautéed Local Blue Crab Claws
Soups
- Seafood and Sausage Gumbo with Rice - 6 oz. or 16 oz.
- Seafood Chowder - 6 oz. or 16 oz.
- Shrimp and Grits with Crawfish Étouffée Sauce and Sautéed Bread - fried, grilled, or blackened
Fried Baskets
Served fried with French fries and hushpuppies. Sides can be substituted.
- Swai or Popcorn Shrimp Basket
- Grouper,, Redfish, or Unicorn Basket
- Scallops Basket
- Fried Oysters Basket
Specialty Sandwiches
Grouper Reuben - One of the signature dishes at Sunset Grille. Available fried, grilled, or blackened on rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. This one has a loyal following.
Sunset Fish Tacos - The other Perdido Key staple. Fresh fish tacos that keep people coming back.
Po-Boys, Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers
All served dressed with lettuce and tomato with French fries. Bread choices include Gambino French Loaf, Sourdough, Rye, Cheddar Wrap, or Burger Bun. Add-ons available include cheddar or Swiss, bacon, jalapeño, and buffalo sauce.
- Philly Cheese Steak
- Po-Boy - Swai or Popcorn Shrimp - fried, blackened, or grilled on French Loaf
- Po-Boy - Grouper, Redfish, Mahi, or Unicorn - fried, blackened, or grilled
- Po-Boy - Scallops
- Po-Boy - Fried Oysters - market price
- BLT - wrap or sandwich
- Turkey Bacon Swiss - wrap or sandwich
- Wagyu Burger - 100% natural ground beef
Gluten Free - I would check with the restaurant to make sure the grilled fish options do not have cross-contamination. They do have salads
Vegan - Salad with non dairy dressing
Vegetarian - Salads, I had a grilled cheese sandwich.
Signature Cocktails - Bushwacker, Mai Tai, Sunset Surfer, Tidal Wave, Perdido Punch, full menu of drinks.
Why you will love Sunset Grille
- Deck directly overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway
- Accessible by car or by boat - pull right up to the marina
- Grouper Reuben and Sunset Fish Tacos are Gulf Coast classics
- Fresh daily seafood prepared to order
- Full bar with specialty cocktails and cold beer
- Large enclosed kids playground with boats, jet skis, and a slide
- Family-owned since the beginning and locally operated since 2010
- Gift shop on site
Things to know when planning a visit to Sunset Grille
Address - 14050 Canal-A-Way, Pensacola, FL 32507 (located on Perdido Key at Holiday Harbor Marina)
Phone - (850) 492-1063
Hours
In Season (March through October):
- Sunday through Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM
- Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM
Out of Season (November through February):
- Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday and Monday 11 AM to 8 PM
- Tuesday - CLOSED
- Wednesday and Thursday 11 AM to 8 PM
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is accessible parking near the entrance to the restaurant. The restaurant is on one level with a fair amount of space to move around
Plus Size Seating - There are benches and chairs without arms which were pretty comfortable.
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual beach. This is a marina restaurant on the Intracoastal Waterway - flip flops, shorts, and a t-shirt are completely at home here.
Pets - Very Pet Friendly
Parking - Parking is available in the Holiday Harbor Marina lot.
By Boat - Accessible directly from the Intracoastal Waterway. Dock at Holiday Harbor Marina and walk right in.
Perdido Key Restaurants and Attractions
Perdido Key Restaurants - A full guide to the best restaurants in Perdido Key.
Things to Do in Perdido Key - The best activities and attractions on Perdido Key.
Perdido Key State Park - Pristine undeveloped Gulf beach with accessible beach mats and a peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere.
Big Lagoon State Park - A beautiful state park just minutes from Perdido Key with kayaking, hiking, and stunning bay views.
Blue Dolphin Cruises - Dolphin cruises out of Pensacola Beach - a great day-on-the-water pairing with a Sunset Grille dinner.
National Naval Aviation Museum - One of the best free attractions in the region, a short drive from Perdido Key.
Blue Angels Practice Schedule - The Blue Angels are based nearby and their practice schedule is worth planning around.
Bear Fruit Bowls and Coffee - A great Pensacola Beach breakfast spot nearby.
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Perdido Key Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations.
Perdido Key has a combination of fantastic vacation rentals and beachfront hotels.
Camping is available at Big Lagoon State Park, Perdido Key RV Resort and Marina, and Playa del Rio RV Resort.
We have stayed at each of these lodging options:
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan): This resort offers beachfront condos with amazing amenities and a great spa. Don't miss dinner at Coast Restaurant.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach): This is our favorite resort in the area! It offers luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and unbelievable condos.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Springhill Suites Orange Beach: Located next to The Wharf, it is an excellent location near shopping and dining. We enjoyed their gorgeous pool.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park: Located on the beach in Gulf State Park, this Hilton Hotel offers epic beach views, a sustainable hotel experience, and great restaurants.
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.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, Sunset Sail and Dolphin Tour, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Slingshot Rentals - Use code GULFJOURNEY To save 10% off a Slingshot Rental with Gulf Coast Rental Co in Orange Beach
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasailing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
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