Top "Secret" Restaurants in Pensacola!

[@lisacastillo7220]

In the Mexican category I gotta throw in El Asador on Davis hwy . They just got a 2nd location in the Raceway on Brent. The tacos are amazing!

[@King_Burns]

Yessss! I was literally gonna comment with them too! I'd even be willing to say it's the best! They're way better!

[@Courtneyp85]

El Asador was ranked 4th in the nation

[@King_Burns]

@@Courtneyp85 Exactly! It was within the Top 10 across the States.

[@AbbyNormal777]

Is that the one next to the Arby's?

[@Courtneyp85]

@@AbbyNormal777 it's behind the Shell station on Davis, north of I-10

[@jacaraelise]

Also try Bien Dong (Asian style) on Cervantes, Lupita’s (Mexican style) on Hwy 29 and Mr. Pollo (Peruvian style) on 9th! Delicious!! Awesome video

[@homebuyersnowllc]

I crack up everytime we drive past there and my daughter says the name, I tell her it's a bad word lol... No good dong for you!

[@AZD2169]

Lupita’s so good. Didn’t know about Mr. Pollo.

[@puppethound]

Thanks for listing these. I am in the process of convincing my Norwegian wife to possibly move back to Pensacola with me and we are both foodies.

[@AuburnBlue]

TuDo Vietnamese is one of my absolute favorite restaurants! When I moved away from Pensacola in 2006 leaving TuDo was one of the worst parts of leaving!

[@puppethound]

facts. My daughter showed me this place and yeah best Pho

[@almcdaniel1035]

Also Phoreal down from TuDo they are some of the same people .. across from West Florida Hospital..in the strip mall

[@AuburnBlue]

Note: The only disappointment I've had from TuDu is that they a stopped serving actual grilled pork. Their grilled pork wraps were the best I'd ever had and now they are gone. 🥺

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Thank you brotha for this video here this week right now and checking all these out

[@YakMotley]

Glad to help

[@brianjeffrey1790]

I'm not even hungry and that made my mouth water great video one of my friends back home his wife was from New Orleans I haven't had a good crawfish Cajun cooked meals and she passed away and that's been almost twenty years ago now that place reminded me of the dishes she used to cook thanks for the memory

[@qaannat]

Love the P'cola lifestyle. Y'all have lots of cool eateries now.

[@svsalacia6495]

Thanks Jack. It has been many years since i lived in pensacola and i do come down once a year or so. Its good to know where the good food is.

[@megamattoutdoors7648]

Couldn't click fast enough. Glad you did this video. I see you post on Facebook a good bit about these places. Cool

[@YakMotley]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gregoryburris6374]

Thanks! Will be on the hunt!! Not much here in Pace!

[@AdventuresinPopUps]

We appreciate the restaurant tips! We will be there soon camping and will definitely want to try a restaurant or 2.

[@paulachannell4296]

Fisherman s corner, Perdido Key, under the bridge.

[@AbbyNormal777]

I still like the Point in Perdido Key. I used to live right down the road from it and I could walk there to eat and drink a little bit.

[@KenJohnsonUSA]

Good suggestions. When I want Greek, I have to go to Shoreline Foods International Market & Deli

[@wtf8663]

Liked your video bro! I’m new to Pensacola from Atlanta, GA. I think a podcast with you would be awesome! I’m retired Navy!!

[@YakMotley]

Thank you! ! Welcome to Pensacola!

[@j0semon24]

I was born & raised in Pcola, and you definitely included some of the best! I would add 'Joe Caribe's Restaurant and Bakery' off 9th Avenue to the mix - They're serve authentic Caribbean food and have a killer bakery to boot, food is always super fresh and the portions can easily be 2 meals = )

[@ibethangel]

People should know that Joe's Caribe is pretty pricey!

[@vmelo28]

Love the video I come constantly for work and have been looking for new restaurants to try. I’ll be checking out these soon. What do you recommend for Jamaican food?

[@TargetedCreole82583]

There's 1 close to where Cervantes turns into Mobile Hwy.

[@vmelo28]

@@TargetedCreole82583 thank you 🙏

[@TargetedCreole82583]

@@vmelo28 You're welcome.

[@justinyoung8786]

"Gud vybz" is in milton, just outside of Pensacola. Some of the best jamaican food I've had.

[@DefensorFortis]

Come to Jacksonville and check out Southern Charm, a lovely hole in the Wall restaurant that is in the top 10 out of 1800 restaurants. Two employees. Best fried shrimp anywhere.

[@AbbyNormal777]

The traffic in Jax scares me to death, just like Atlanta. I'm a nervous driver. But, I love St. Augustine.

[@DefensorFortis]

@@AbbyNormal777 ha, just slap a NASCAR race number on and you will blend right in :) but I get it...have to drive it daily.

[@shawncoe1]

Hey Jack!! We're here from Maryland to see the Blue Angels!!! Thanks for all the good tips!!! We were looking for you and Samantha!!! Lol

[@YakMotley]

Awesome! Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the show!

[@shawncoe1]

@@YakMotley we did!! It was amazing!! Thank you for the response!! Love your channel!! All my family is from Pensacola... downtown and west Pensacola. Not many of them left these days but your channel keeps me connected to a lot of great memories!!

[@teresasimpson4867]

Camping in Pensacola and love your channel. We ate at crayfish restaurant on Thursday, 5/19/22...it was amazing and so was the servers.

[@roxbedda6657]

Sure you didnt mean Taqueria El Asador on davis?? both are great!

[@corrinaferguson7546]

Taqueria is the bomb. On Wednesday the chicken meal is to die for!

[@sarahjohnson2462]

Love this! I was born and raised here and work at Mcguires.

[@Nguyen_Victoria]

Saigon is definitely better than tu do and golden palace. I love Saigon's pho. I would never go to tu do though. Tudo has been shut down for health code violations many times before. Plus I knew one of their old cooks there and i've been told they have a roach infestation. I've even been told that from other Vietnamese people that have worked there as well. Also with crawfish when the season opens up for it I'd go to Maria's seafood. Maria's seafood has really good crawfish when they do have it. You can get it steamed there and even have a choice of putting different flavored butters on the crawfish.

[@YakMotley]

Thanks for watching everyone! What is your favorite "secret" restaurant? Lets give the little guys some love! Also, if you are buying or selling Real Estate on the Gulf Coast of Florida or Alabama email me! I am a Realtor- [e-mail]

[@Breakthroughmasonry]

The one no one knows about 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@2Cav_Vet]

Watched your video preparing for an upcoming trip, great recommendations.. noticed your Stetson in the background...Toujours Pret!

[@YakMotley]

Thanks for watching!

[@anaibarangan4908]

There's always the ones that know locally as of decades ago, and then there's always new ones popping up. Today I was pointed out a new seafood place in Gulf Breeze Florida, and it's next to one of my favorite local Mexican restaurants. I definitely agree with you about "Saigon" best Vietnamese food, fantastic soup Pho bowls, and it's in an offshoot place of Asian supermarket. Great fresh vegetables and whatever have and want. Thanks for the ones I didn't know of. I love ethnic food. If it's good, I'm eating it. Good food is a southern tradition. If it's good? It becomes US southern food. Alot of people who love to eat well. Cultivates the palates.

[@tnickolej]

In Pensacola now! I’m ready to try your recommendations!!!

[@thelifeofmine1190]

Been loving here for a few years and never heard of some of theses places nice to find out

[@stratos175escape7]

I will be camping at Big Lagoon in March so will be sure to check some of these out.

[@ryanzencka7968]

I love the Bang Bang Shrimp at Saigon. I work across the street at Blues Angel, so its a great spot to have lunch.

[@YakMotley]

Awesome!

[@cashk7194]

It’s crazy seeing a content creator in Pensacola where I’m from

[@danielecorwin]

For great vegan/vegetarian food, and I mean Great, you can't beat End of the Line Cafe. 610 E Wright St,

[@travisspear7527]

I would add my favorite Greek trailer/food truck off spanish trail and summit. Best I've ever had for gyros or Greek food

[@brandonezell2420]

This is a great "secret" video for people who don't want to go to the same palafox street or big chain around the mall ( I do love Tijuana Flats). You should make another video adding more or doing reviews of the experience? I recommend trying End of the line cafe, the Ticket sports bar on davis highway ( they have a full kitchen, and a food truck at their Gregory street location), Single Fin Cafe, Aunt Katie's, Coffee Cup, Joe's Caribe, Santinos, Brown Bagger food truck, CJ'S, A great video would also be the breweries or bars around Pensacola that aren't on the palafox strip or beach?

[@bellasblogs7526]

Ive lived here all my life I enjoy the weather the food and the lifestyle

[@MountainKoi91]

I’ll have no issue giving these restaurants my money and support, lol! Thank you for the video!

[@davidhowell7776]

I'm not sure how your videos popped up on my feed. I saw the last name and I was like sure enough, I remember this man from high school. Checked out quite a few of your videos, really good camera work, editing, and content.

[@gostang3175]

I'm not from P'cola but visit several times yearly. Try The Original Point restaurant on Innerarity Point, Perdido Key, P'cola.

[@bonniecurtis7391]

Is that the Oyster Bar? We used to go to the Oyster Bar near the front gate of the Naval Air Station, so my question is, the one at Innerarity Point the same restaurant that we used to go to by the gate of the Naval Air Station? That sounds redundant but I hope you know what I mean. Thank you!

[@lorenfox6605]

It's not. The Point is gross.

[@thisishersong]

@@lorenfox6605 the point is delicious. Not everyone understands the ambiance of a dive.

[@thisishersong]

@@bonniecurtis7391 No the Oyster Bar is the one on stilts to the left when you go over the bridge into Perdido. The Pointe is to the right a few blocks past Publix/BK. Also the Oyster Bar isn’t the same as the Navy Blvd one (sadly!) they’re two different menus/families.

[@AbbyNormal777]

I was just writing about how I still love the Point in Perdido Key and I used to live down the road which made it handy for nights of too much fun.😵

[@cattygirl6663]

the vineyard used to be in that place where ozones is, i miss it so much. i had a delicious black and bleu burger while we watched drunk hamlet, it was hilarious.

[@Acidtool0]

Except you forgot to mention how many times Tudo has been shut down for health code violations...

[@wingsmumbosauce9540]

I was searching for this comment as soon as he said Tu Do.

[@heavenleeangeltalk8471]

OZONE is the BEST!!!! In The old hospital morgue . Absolutely amazing!!

[@AbbyNormal777]

It's in a morgue!?? That's kinda creepy.

[@erins5403]

Pensacola so many amazing small businesses. I love Brother's bbq, Costello's, and shoreline foods especially

[@rockypitts8184]

What is your favorite several uptown good food? LIVING happily on the Eastern Shore of the Mobile Bay, want to.get out of our dining domain a bit.

[@andrisplatypus6617]

Love Tacos Mexicanos & Jerusalem! Great vid, keep going!

[@anchor2056]

Thanks for making me hungry, Jack!

[@ladylilo6044]

Going to Bonelli's Italian tonight with my son♡! Thx for the recommendations!! P.s. back from vacation...Bonelli's was, eh not the best for me...but our best breakfast spot everyday was the Coffee Cup best breakfast joint!!!

[@YakMotley]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@30ATV]

Our house could fit in that safe LOL Nice vid

[@mrsir2378]

That Spanish joint behind the BP on Davis next to Dunkin is the best food and cheapest steak tacos

[@CarnivoreKipp]

Ozone is pretty good. Have you tried Graffiti Pizza?

[@jessedanford9360]

Thanks for the information I love it there

[@multipicklefaceful]

We got a whole like part in my neighborhood in gulf breeze full of food trucks

[@55Dag]

Cubs! I live in Arkansas and every time I'm in Pensacola I eat at Cubs.

[@TargetedCreole82583]

Taco Rock in Gulf Breeze.

[@chrisbrecht8429]

If your at ozone’s you gotta get the ponderosa stomp

[@imstelios]

Thanks, Yak attack!

[@richardsheppard272]

Have yall ever tried Englewood Church food

[@davidp5862]

Great video. My wife and I are celebrating 40 years of marriage in March we might come and Chey out some of those spots. I hope you, Sam and Yak Jr are doing well. Tell Sam GO BRAVES. LOVE FROM DOUGLASVILLE GA.

[@YakMotley]

Thanks David! Go Braves!

[@hustlenation4779]

great video !!!

[@brandipickett586]

You covered all my favorites 🥰 #PensacolaGirl

[@catmom9755]

Loooove Cub's!

[@ibethangel]

Pho Golden Palace on Davis is awesome. The food is always fresh and their herbs and veg are outstanding.

[@johnbolton9483]

Founaris Bros best Gyros!

[@indiagatewood1296]

Taste of Jerusalem is AMAZING!!!!!

[@lynnrivell6600]

Love your videos. My boyfriend is from Pensacola and just retire 32 yrs Air Force 4 yrs Navy. We love Navy Point. Daw lot for $40k is it still available? Thank you.

[@davidhudson190]

Okay now I am hungry for Shrimp Gumbo or Étouffée ....... have to put Cubs on the vacation to do list.

[@Buttercookie-h7d]

The best Chinese was the Shark Fin off Davis and Airport and when they closed I was actually hurt for a long time lol

[@randythompson1957]

The Oar House has world class fish tacos 🌮 😋

[@YakMotley]

Oh yea! They are great !

[@danielecorwin]

Not the best service.

[@mrsir2378]

@@danielecorwin or the best fish tacos

[@aminabee5683]

Great video!

[@flfun1684]

lots of things and food here..no doubt

[@ladylilo6044]

Our favorite spots was Kalbi Ichiban, and Peg Leg Pete's!!

[@Courtneyp85]

Also, Ozone is in the old Sacred Heart Hospital

[@johnknopping2485]

I went to the thia place you recommended. The pork was very fatty. You ruined my lunch so now you owe me a really good deal on a house. Lol. Really like your channel

[@taurisshingler2868]

I liked Hop Jack's. The Brickhouse Pizza. It's was pizza topped with pepperoni, bacon and filet migon

[@TargetedCreole82583]

Try Kalbi Ichiban on 600 W. Garden St.

[@ConversationsWithBob]

I just returned from 2 weeks in Florida. 1 week in SW Fl and 1 week in Destin: first time in the panhandle. Every restaurant in SW Fl was amazing. Every dinner / lunch restaurant in Destin was highly disappointing. Destin was very touristy and I felt like there must be good places but all of the apps were tourist biased. We are a #1 and #2 places and hated it. Do you have any insights into Destin area restaurants?

[@jontolar6838]

Currently live in Arizona but grew up in Crestview(just north of Destin) until I was almost 30. When I was younger the Destin area wasn’t as well known as it is today and it was really beautiful and quiet. I went back in February on vacation and it’s absolutely gross now. It mirrors the type of tourist-y stuff you see in other parts of Florida. My favorites were always Buffalos Reef over in Fort Walton(best wings in the country/15 minutes from Destin), Slick Micks, and Thai House. All three are(or were) locally owned and operated. The Reef gets a visit every time I’m “home”.

[@ConversationsWithBob]

@@jontolar6838 I don't want to bash Destin. It is what it is. But the first week on Marco Island in October was great. The Marco / Naples area felt like a town. Nice weather and outstanding local fish. Things I can't get at home. Arriving in Destin gave the impression of every beach town even up north. It reminded me of New Jersey or Maryland. Nothing really said "Florida". Had fish in 2 top rated restaurants and it as no different from what I get in western PA. It didn't have that fresh fish taste or texture. The best part was boating. We belong to a boat club and it was great getting out on the water and the people we met working the Marinas was the only feel of local Destin that we experienced. There were some very nice things about Destin. But it lacked any sense of a true American town. When I visit a place that's what I want. Not the cookie cutter tourist experience. I wish they would have done a better job preserving the old fishing town roots alongside the development of the tourist industry.

[@randythompson1957]

You should have tried Boshamp's

[@ConversationsWithBob]

@@randythompson1957 I'll do that. Going back in January

[@randythompson1957]

@@ConversationsWithBob A portion of their profits are donated to animal shelters. And the sport fishing yachts docked by the back deck are beautiful

[@jontolar6838]

When I was in the area my favorite place in Pcola was a bar downtown that had Belgian French fries. Not sure what the name was but it was a few spots down from Tin Cow. I would get just the fries as a meal lol. Edit: HOPJACKS was the name!

[@talononeguy]

Unfortunately, Hopjacks went out of business during COVID. Really a shame.

[@thisishersong]

@@talononeguy They actually closed in 2019 prior to Covid.

[@melvinfreeman4040]

I thought you were going to mention the Fish House. Great list of eateries though.

[@AZD2169]

You got Saigon Market, Cub’s Crawfish & Jerusalem Restaurant right, they’re the best. But, you didn’t shout about HOT SPOT BBQ 😢

[@dannydavis7187]

Taste of Jerusalem is "only" open until midnight now. Try the Kufta.

[@DudeSweet072]

Looking at buying a house tomorrow in Pensacola.

[@YakMotley]

Email me if you need an agent . [e-mail]

[@arethalee428]

thanks

[@raphaeljones7138]

Ozone is the old Sacred heart

[@AbbyNormal777]

Someone mentioned that it was in an old morgue. That's kinda creepy.😵

[@kennyotten1018]

Taco olgies is awesome 👌 authentic Mexican food 😋

[@dwayneftw]

I work at checkers across the street from Cubs. I will eat there when I get paid fer sure.

[@vernonjaworskiartistry]

FLOUNDERS IS STILL MY FAVORITE

[@brianstisser4755]

How to tell you are from Pensacola for a long time. " I think its on davis over near the mall" Where there is no mall anymore.

[@jenniferbrown7777]

Where can I get a good fried fish and chips ?

[@kevinizzi2508]

Definitely going to try them all first hand. I was surprised one of my favorites didn’t make the list Frisky Dolphin at the bottom of the the bridge just past the water tanks on the right hand side going to the beach.

[@timothycunningham3601]

Seafood or sandwiches I'd have to go with peg leg Pete's on the beach pizza would be georgios on scenic hwy. Chinese food I prefer grape garden on navy blvd everything's cooked fresh if u haven't tried these places u should yak

[@flfun1684]

Military..Thank them too! Im former US Army..

[@pjs12464]

Eugene approves

[@MissouriAdventures]

No brewpubs make the list? Do you not have any with good food in town?

[@YakMotley]

That was a different video. I made that a few months ago.

[@MissouriAdventures]

@@YakMotley I watched it. But I thought maybe your favorite would show up in this video.

[@puppethound]

I was hoping you would have included Ozones

[@YakMotley]

I did on another video.

[@bonniecurtis7391]

Do you know where I can get some good Cashew Chicken?

[@YakMotley]

I wish!

[@thisishersong]

The old school style cashew chicken (breaded and fried in a brown sauce with no vegetables) is only available at House of Chong on Navy Blvd.

[@Skillieskull]

La casita on warrington is great Mexican

[@jamesreddick6364]

Don't forget phillys in pace and pcola

[@six-pack1332]

Is Peg Leg Pete's still open?

[@YakMotley]

Yeah.

[@lorenfox6605]

Bring money. Tourist pricing

[@andrealeal269]

Yes you’ve miss a few

[@JustaDadLegacyPW]

No tops burger?

[@YakMotley]

Working on it. That is a lot of burgers to try! lol

[@thisishersong]

@@YakMotley make sure to try the burger at True Grit. They won the burger festival this year.

[@JustaDadLegacyPW]

I could use a few more lbs... dad bod life is hard to keep up with

[@mrsir2378]

Mr shawarma!

[@lukeprince7690]

Hey what about making the restaurant video for people that have like a two-year-old in tow

[@YakMotley]

Good idea! But that one would be a tough one to make lol!

[@chaseroberts2697]

Greek sandwich shop on H