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Shopping and Dining

Santa Rosa Beach Restaurant Makes Yelp's Top 100

January 31, 2022

Recently, Florida's restaurant scene has been booming. If you've visited before, then you how amazing the restaurants are! Knowing this, it should come as no shock that, according to Yelp's annual rankings, a restaurant on the Emerald Coast has been listed among the top restaurants in the country! 

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Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar in Santa Rosa Beach is an immensely popular open-air eatery that serves casual but tasty local seafood in a fun setting. Gorgeous views of the ocean accompany fabulous fare such as crab claws, fried shrimp, and a variety of grilled or raw oysters on the half shell. The crab bisque and fried sweet tea chicken tenders are highlighted regional takes on classic southern and coastal fare! 

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Don't skip this great restaurant, which consistently receives rave reviews. The panoramic bar, live music, and awesome atmosphere are huge draws to this scrumptious seafood spot! 

Yelp's 2022 list of the top 100 places to eat in the United States was formed by analyzing the many reviews on the platform. Restaurants were ranked by total number of submissions, ratings, reviews, and geographic representation, among other factors. Although the rankings were competitive, Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar easily made the list! 

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Four other Florida restaurants made Yelp's Top 100 this year. These are The Wine Room Kitchen & Bar (Delray Beach), Dada (Delray Beach), Sassafras (West Palm Beach), and Covey Kitchen + Cocktails (Gainesville). Together, these restaurants represent the best that Florida has to offer! 

What's your favorite restaurant on the Emerald Coast? Tell us in the comments!