Great Southern Café
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Regional / Seafood. Wine strengths: California.
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The menu
What to order
- Grits à Ya Ya
- Fried Green Tomato Benedict
- Beignets
- Seafood dishes with Southern twist
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Regional / Seafood. Wine strengths: California.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Great Southern Café
The wine
Great Southern Café holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
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Details
- Lively
- Classic
- Cozy
- Well Known
- Energetic
- Rustic
- Family
- Casual Hangout
- Group Dining
- Brunch
- Celebration
- Solo
- Standalone
- Terrace
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Street Scene
- A La Carte
- Cocktails
- Beer
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–9:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Casual, laid-back but polished café in the heart of Seaside’s Central Square, with a polished yet relaxed Southern beach-town feel and lively energy throughout the day.
Around Great Southern Café
Great Southern Café is at 83 Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
- Daytrader Tiki Bar and Restaurant, under 0.1 miles
- Beach Cow, 0.5 miles
- WaterColor Inn, 0.5 miles
- Cafe Thirty-A, 1.6 miles
- Roux 30A, 2.3 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 10 restaurants and 1 hotel in Santa Rosa Beach.
Booking
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome. Contact Great Southern Café through its website and by phone at (850) 752-9191.
Questions about Great Southern Café
- Where is Great Southern Café?
- Great Southern Café is at 83 Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
- What recognition has Great Southern Café received?
- Great Southern Café is recognised by Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026).
- How do I book Great Southern Café?
- Reservations: Walk-ins welcome. Contact Great Southern Café through its website and by phone at (850) 752-9191.
- What else is near Great Southern Café?
- Nearby in Santa Rosa Beach: Daytrader Tiki Bar and Restaurant (under 0.1 miles), Beach Cow (0.5 miles) and WaterColor Inn (0.5 miles).