Great Southern Cafe
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A casual restaurant that fuses international cuisines with southern cooking using local produce from nearby farms and fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico
Grand Champion Executive Chef Jim Shirley opened Great Southern Cafe in 2006 in Seaside, FL. This casual restaurant fuses international cuisines with southern cooking using local produce from nearby farms and fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. Here you will find great seafood, steaks, local vegetables, handmade burgers, southern-style breakfast, specialty drinks and so much more. Dine outside on the deck or inside for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
📢📢📢 Important Update – Thursday, October 8 📢📢📢
Great Southern Cafe, The C-Bar, bff, and 87 Plaza will be closing for the rest of today/tonight to prep for the incoming severe weather from Hurricane Isaias.
We appreciate your understand that the safety of all our staff and guests comes first. We plan to reopen Sunday, October 11. We will post updates if anything changes.
Thank you, stay safe!
10/08/2026
🌀 Hurricane Isaias Closure Update 🌀
With Hurricane Isaias approaching, the safety of our guests and our team comes first. All Chef Jim Shirley restaurants will stop seating for dinner at 7 PM TONIGHT, Thursday, October 8.
We will be CLOSED Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10:
• Great Southern Café
• 87 Plaza
• BFF
• The Meltdown
• The Bay
• North Beach Social
• Farm & Fire
We'll reopen ALL locations Sunday, October 11 for lunch service, including Great Southern Café.
Please stay safe, look after your families and neighbors, and follow local emergency guidance. We can't wait to welcome you back on Sunday. 💙
10/08/2026
Oysters just make the meal better. Come get a few at Great Southern—also available in our Baked Oyster Trio! 🦪
10/06/2026
Consider this your sign to make your trip to Seaside, FL, a yearly thing. We'll save you a table at Great Southern!
09/29/2026
Our Mediterranean salad 😍 Fresh, colorful, and exactly what we're craving!
09/26/2026
It's the weekend & mojitos sound pretty good to us! Pick your flavor, order a round, and settle in at Great Southern!
08/11/2026
Nominations are open for the 2027 Perfect in Walton County Awards!
If you love spending time with us at Great Southern Cafe, The C-Bar, bff, and/or 87 Central, we’d love to have your vote! Nominations close this Friday, August 14.
https://www.waltoncountyfltourism.com/perfect-walton-county-awards/
08/08/2026
A table outside, great company & your favorite meal = our favorite kind of afternoon!
08/06/2026
A sweet treat to finish your next meal at Great Southern is ALWAYS a good idea! From key lime pie to pecan pie cheesecake, we've got you covered.
06/21/2026
Wishing a very Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! We hope your day is filled with good food, great company, and a little well deserved relaxation! 🌴🍻
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83 Central Square
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
32459
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 9:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 9:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 9:30pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 9:30pm |
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