Family Favorite Eats on 30A

Are you headed to the 30A area in Florida soon? You need to check out this guide to family friendly eats on 30A! Our family has been beaching it up along 30A for many years. It’s grown and changed so much, but still holds its charms with some incredible eats and eclectic shopping, not to mention the breathtaking combination of the white sand beaches and emerald ocean views. Check out some of our favorite spots to eat for families when visiting the beaches of 30A in Florida.

We arrived midday a few hours before our cottage was available and visited one of my favorite restaurants in Rosemary Beach, La Crema. I wasn’t sure if it would check the family friendly box but we were pleasantly surprised. La Crema is a tapas restaurant featuring delectable small bites. It’s fare is a bit fancy but it has a laid back vibe and also had a great kids menu. Our kids were able to get chicken fingers and added sides of roasted potato fries and fresh fruit. Adam & I shared the fish tacos and crab cakes, both of which were bursting with flavor. Our kids even tried them and loved them!

The piece de resistance at La Crema is their chocolate fondue! Enough said, right?! It was our kids first time with fondue and safe to say it was a huge hit! The chocolate was perfect and the fruit, cake and marshmallows for dipping were the utmost of freshness.

We got settled in our cottage and decided to visit the beach for an evening stroll then get some pizza to go and enjoy it on our back porch. Pizza by the Sea was phenomenal! Crust had the perfect consistency and the toppings were so fresh!

On all our many trips to 30A Charlie’s Donut Truck was a must stop multiple times. We were surprised to see that instead of the food truck, they now have a couple of store fronts, Charlie’s Delights in Alys Beach and Charlie’s Cafe in Rosemary. While the truck is no longer there both still have those delectable donuts! But get there early so your favorites don’t sell out! Highly recommend the red velvet & sour cream donuts!

We always love visiting the Hub (now called the Big Chill). It’s a gathering place with lots of shops and food options for lunch or dinner with casual outdoor seating and often times great music, dj or bands playing. For dinner Adam & I split the BBQ nachos from local smoke and the kids got burgers from Duos. We had a blast jamming to the DJ and perusing the shops after dinner.

Another favorite breakfast beach staple, is The Donut Hole! They have a few locations and their breakfast is always top notch. You can get donuts to go or sit down and eat a full breakfast. I always get the bacon, egg & cheese biscuits (not exactly on the menu but you can still order it) with a huge side of hashbrowns. And their pancakes will melt in your mouth! Our son thoroughly enjoyed his sausage biscuits too!

One of our favorite seafood kid friendly restaurants is Bayou Bills. The Panama City location is super close to 30A and they have live alligators there. Plus the kids meals are served in sand buckets you can take home with you. I was so hungry I forgot to take a pic of our dinner, but the stuffed parmesan mahi-mahi was fabulous! It came with a side of almond green beans which were perfectly cooked. And don’t miss the hush puppies, some of the best I’ve had! We visited the Santa Rosa location this time but its great also, just doesn’t have the live alligators at that location.

On the way to or from Seaside, you won’t want to miss Blue Mountain Beach Creamery for some of the best ice cream you’ll ever have. Huge portions, and creamy delicious flavors. I had the brownie batter, Adam had chocolate almond coconut and the kids loved their chocolate chip cookie dough. Plus they had a Great Wall mural for photo ops too!

And while you are at Seaside, don’t miss Nigel’s Fancy Bananas. This charming frozen treat shop is located back in the courtyard and such a delicious find. You choose either ice cream or bananas, or they also had cheesecake featured the day we visited, and then they dip your base choice in chocolate and you choose your toppings. They also have suggested topping combinations you can order. My daughter opted for ice cream with sprinkles, my son chose the classic “Skinny” banana with just chocolate and Adam & I shared the S’mores. All were incredible and the perfect refreshing treat for the super hot day. They have a few different locations so be sure and check them out!

Hope you enjoy some of these great eats on 30A for your next visit to the 30A Beaches in Florida!