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Southern specialties come with a twist at this warm spot that gives classic recipes a modern spin.
Hours
| Thursday | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 83 Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Phone: (850) 752-9191
Website: http://www.thegreatsoutherncafe.com/
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Reviews
Micael Montes
Great Southern Cafe is more than just great it’s an outstanding Southern breakfast spot that truly delivers on flavor and hospitality.
I ordered the grillades and grits, and they were rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious everything you hope for in a Southern classic. My daughter enjoyed the lox and bagel, fresh and perfectly prepared, while my wife chose the avocado toast, which was flavorful and beautifully balanced.
From the first bite to the last sip of coffee, both the food and service were exceptional. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made the experience even better.
If you’re looking for an amazing Southern breakfast that leaves a lasting impression, don’t pass up Great Southern Cafe it’s well worth the visit.
… moreI ordered the grillades and grits, and they were rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious everything you hope for in a Southern classic. My daughter enjoyed the lox and bagel, fresh and perfectly prepared, while my wife chose the avocado toast, which was flavorful and beautifully balanced.
From the first bite to the last sip of coffee, both the food and service were exceptional. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made the experience even better.
If you’re looking for an amazing Southern breakfast that leaves a lasting impression, don’t pass up Great Southern Cafe it’s well worth the visit.
Rachel Hutchison
We had such a wonderful meal at The Great Southern! I ordered the shrimp and grits, which were absolutely fantastic — creamy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked with just the right amount of spice. My friends ordered a salad topped with salmon, a fried chicken sandwich, and a grilled chicken sandwich, and everyone loved their meals.
The fried okra was easily some of the best we’ve ever had — crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned perfectly. We started our meal with their beignets, which were light, fluffy, and the perfect sweet ending.
The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, and the service was friendly and attentive without being rushed. It’s easy to see why this place is so popular — every dish felt fresh and thoughtfully made.
Highly recommend The Great Southern Café for anyone visiting Seaside or looking for a delicious Southern-inspired meal done right!
… moreThe fried okra was easily some of the best we’ve ever had — crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned perfectly. We started our meal with their beignets, which were light, fluffy, and the perfect sweet ending.
The atmosphere was lively yet relaxed, and the service was friendly and attentive without being rushed. It’s easy to see why this place is so popular — every dish felt fresh and thoughtfully made.
Highly recommend The Great Southern Café for anyone visiting Seaside or looking for a delicious Southern-inspired meal done right!
Kedoaj
Great place for great food in the heart of Seaside on 30A!
Shrimp Yaya abd Grouper Yaya are my two favorites. Seafood over cheese grits with gravy!
My friends had the same or a 14 oz Ribeye steak, burgers or chicken sandwiches. The coleslaw slaw is a good side, but the best is their hand cut sweet potato fries.
YUM!
Great service and typical 30A prices.
… moreShrimp Yaya abd Grouper Yaya are my two favorites. Seafood over cheese grits with gravy!
My friends had the same or a 14 oz Ribeye steak, burgers or chicken sandwiches. The coleslaw slaw is a good side, but the best is their hand cut sweet potato fries.
YUM!
Great service and typical 30A prices.
Epyon Zero
Our dinner experience was nothing short from spectacular. The atmosphere was very relaxing, staff and servers were friendly and professional who knows about the food and very passionate in explaining in detail. Our food was just soo good. We will definitely come back here next time were in Destin, FL.
… moreMike Gilly
Check all the boxes. Great service. Great food reasonably priced. Had the crab’s egg Benedict with smoked gouda cheese grits. They were a 10 chicken and waffles with orange Rosemary infused syrup. Another 10 asked for no pickled veggies on the bloody Mary, they included them. Anyways, no big deal
… moreValeriy Guy
Crushed our expectations! We usually go in to the main strip vacation spots with low expectations because you can only expect so much from a tourist vaca restaurant that is mainly focused on turning out tables every hour. This place seated us right away, the waitress was calm and collected, she got the kids food out quickly and kept refreshing our drinks. We appreciated the attentiveness and constant checking in. But what crushed it the most is that the food was near flawless in presentation and taste! The flavors were bold and preparation/taste was way beyond expectation! I’d definitely come back again. This place had one shot and they crushed it above and beyond. I don’t always eat at the same place twice, but when I do it would be Great Southern Cafe!
… moreCybil Skar
This place is great !!! There was a 30-40 minute wait on Sunday around 5:30, so just be prepared. We Ordered some mixed drinks (Habanero margarita, bourbon smash) and they were very good.
Once we were seated, we Ordered the calamari appetizer which was also great. It tasted better using the spicy oyster sauce at the tables instead of the salsa/sauce it came with.
For mains, we ordered the Grits a YaYa, meat and three sides, and the buttermilk chicken sandwich.
All the food was tasty and very filling. Valerie our server was also excellent and checked in on us to make sure we had everything and gave us some good suggestions.
… moreOnce we were seated, we Ordered the calamari appetizer which was also great. It tasted better using the spicy oyster sauce at the tables instead of the salsa/sauce it came with.
For mains, we ordered the Grits a YaYa, meat and three sides, and the buttermilk chicken sandwich.
All the food was tasty and very filling. Valerie our server was also excellent and checked in on us to make sure we had everything and gave us some good suggestions.
madison h
Rafael was the BEST SERVER!!! He made our night so special!!! So charismatic and attentive. Absolutely one of the sweetest servers we’ve had. 10/10 recommend, no complaints here. Will be back, hopefully with him as our server again!!! He deserves all the praise :)))
… moreRon Smith
Excellent cocktail list for brunch, friendly bartender was engaging and fun to be around, others there were having fun as well. The 30A Stress Reliever cocktail and mimosas were great! Bloody Mary looked like it was a homemade recipe with lots of flair!
… moreTrung Tran
Family Vacation 2025; got to enjoy a meal with full side of the family. 11 people including 4 kids – as always, great service, atmosphere and food.
Go early to get on the list. Worth the wait. This is a staple for us anytime we are in or near Seaside.
… moreGo early to get on the list. Worth the wait. This is a staple for us anytime we are in or near Seaside.