Sunset Grille at Holiday Harbor

Sunset Grille sits inside Holiday Harbor on Canal-A-Way, and the name is not marketing — the deck faces west over the Intracoastal, and the nightly show is the whole reason half the tables are full. You can arrive by car, but arriving by boat is the move: this is Perdido Key’s only full-service marina, with slips, two fuel docks, and a ship store, so tying up for dinner is business as usual here.

What to order

Fresh seafood daily and a full bar — this is relaxed marina cooking, not a tasting menu, and it’s better for it. Order fish, order a cold drink, and time it so your plate lands as the sun does.

The vibe

Family-friendly in the genuine sense: there’s a boating-themed playground for the kids, dogs are welcome, and nobody’s in a hurry. The crowd is a mix of boaters off the ICW, marina regulars, and locals who know the sunset angle here beats most of the Gulf-front spots.

Good to know

The marina side handles wet and dry storage, transient slips first-come, and boat repairs, with north and south ship stores for ice, bait, and beer. If you’re cruising the Intracoastal, this is the Key’s fuel-and-dinner stop.