Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
2236 E. County Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
850.231.5900
Website: https://www.budandalleys.com/
Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar is located in the master-planned community of Seaside, Florida, where the kitchen serves homespun American comfort food with a Gulf Coast flair. The restaurant has been in Seaside for almost three decades and throughout all that time, it has prepared remarkable meals in a waterfront setting to both countless locals and tourists alike. Bud & Alley’s Restaurant takes its name from the founders’ pets, a Dachshund and accompanying feline. In addition to the original restaurant, Bud and Alleys Seaside also has a pizzeria a few steps away from the restaurant, a rooftop deck and separate taco bar.
Simple Creative Kitchen at Bud and Alleys Seaside
This is one of the best seaside Florida restaurants that is considered to be one of the longest running establishments in South Walton County, the kitchen has always remained true to its surf roots of simplicity and creativity. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests have ample selections of dishes from each menu. At breakfast, the Crab Cake Benedict is recommended, while lunch calls for a fish sandwich made with the freshest catch of the day. In fact, Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant receives its bread, salad greens, vegetables, meats and seafood from local vendors whenever possible. When dinnertime arrives, the menu is quite extensive. From Bay Scallop Ceviche served with Toasted Arepas to a massive BBQ Braised Pork Shank, there is something for everyone. If you arrive with children, the restaurant only has kids’ menus for breakfast and lunch. However, accommodations can always be made during dinner service.
Crafty Cocktails & Wine
The bar at this restaurant combined with the outdoor views of the Gulf make for a remarkable place to have a cocktail. Try the signature Bloody Mary made with an award-winning mix, then garnished with spicy shrimp and cherrywood smoked bacon. Or if you feel more like a refreshing citrus-based cocktail, the Lemon Thyme Spritzer and Blood Orange Margarita are excellent choices. Additionally, the wine cellar provides a nice selection of red, white and sparkling wines. And for beer lovers, there is still a small selection of local craft brews as well as familiar domestic ones.
Pizza & Tacos on the Beach
If you happen to stay longer in Seaside and would like to try Bud & Alley’s other sister establishments, try the nearby taco bar for some innovative beach-inspired tacos or the pizzeria to grab a quick slice on-the-go. Whatever seaside Florida restaurants you choose, as their slogan says, it’s always “Good Food, Good People and Good Times.”
Enjoy the Best of Seaside During a 30A Getaway
While a meal or two at Bud & Alley’s during your time in Seaside promises to be one of the most savory stops you can possible make, the added beauty of time enjoyed here is that it sits within proximity to a variety of other fun stops to enjoy as well! Half the fun of a trip this direction is finding routes to making the most of each and every opportunity for excitement and when your travels have you centering your stay around Seaside, there’s much in the way of added adventure. No matter what your travel interests may be, a stop at Seaside comes with plenty of opportunities to get out and savor time in the landscape. The following are a few stops you won’t want to forget to add to your must-do list.
Rent a Kayak and Enjoy Time on the Waves
Taking time to get off the land and into the water is a wonderful way to enjoy the best of the best when you’re traveling to 30A. Those that are enjoying Seaside will find it’s an area where the sights are equally enjoyable from the sand or the sea! When you’re ready to hit the waves, consider booking a kayak for a few hours or an entire afternoon and paddling your way to fun. The team at Coldwater Excursions out of Seaside keeps a collection of high-end rental equipment in stock, so no matter when you arrive, you’re sure to enjoy kayaking in style. While independent adventure is always encouraged, it’s not mandatory. When you’d prefer some well-guided direction, consider booking a kayaking tour with a guide in this area to make even more of your educational and engaging experience on the water.
Take Time to Bird Watch
For those that are enamored with encounters with some of nature’s most amazing creatures, Seaside promises to be an oasis of fun. This stunning destination is home to a wide variety of year-round and migratory birds that make their way through the skies and along the beaches. This makes it simple for bird spotters to grab a pair of binoculars and head to the sand in search of those species that they’re excited to see. From ospreys to Great Horned Owls, visitors to Seaside are likely to encounter some incredible moments while they’re here. The Bald Eagle population throughout Florida is also on the rise, making for some majestic moments if you happen to catch sight of one during a visit.
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