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23 OF THE BEST EGLIN AFB RESTAURANTS


By Rachel Childs

Introduction

Florida cuisine aims to please with iconic favorites and savory seafood dishes that showcase the best of local styles. Whatever food you're into, restaurants around Eglin Air Force Base serve it up fresh. Florida's signature flavors can be found at restaurants, fast food joints, and other eateries on and around the base. This list of restaurants near Eglin AFB is just a starting point for you as you get to know your new community. Be sure to talk with your new neighbors to find even more local hot spots that serve up just the flavor you're looking for. Know what you're hungry for? Click the links below to go straight to the information. (1-4) American Restaurants at Eglin AFB (5-11) Eglin AFB Fast Food Restaurants (12-14) Seafood Near Eglin AFB (15-16) American Restaurants Near Eglin AFB (17-19) Mexican Restaurants Near Eglin AFB (20-21) Italian Restaurants Near Eglin AFB (22) Greek Restaurants Near Eglin AFB (23) German Restaurants Near Eglin AFB

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Eglin AFB Restaurants

Dining options on base are available in many flavors and multiple locations. Check out the base's Force Support Squadron website for more information on base restaurants and dining options. Due to ongoing coronavirus concerns, it is best to confirm restaurant hours before you go.

American Cuisine

1. The Breeze Dining Facility

862 W. D Blvd. Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone

: 1 (850) 882-9042 The Breeze Dining Facility is the base's DFAC. The facility serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.

2. Eglin Golf Course Snack Bar

1527 Fairway Drive Niceville, FL 32578

Phone

: 1 (850) 882-4892 The Eglin Golf Course Snack Bar is found at the base's golf course. The snack bar offers lunch favorites and grab-and-go items, including sandwiches, wraps, burgers, pizzas, chicken tenders, and more.

3. Legends Sports Grill

109 N. McCarthy Ave. Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 882-4672 Legends Sports Grill serves lunch and dinner. Wings, nachos, salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and more are on the menu.

4. The Lift Flight Kitchen

Building 60, Choctawhatchee Boulevard Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 882-3620 The Lift Flight Kitchen offers grab-and-go items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Eglin AFB Fast Food Restaurants

Visit the base exchange's website for more information on the following restaurants found at the Eglin AFB BX food court, expresses, and mini-mall.

5. Burger King

Across from the Exchange Memorial Lake Trail Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 651-0302

6. Charleys Philly Steaks

Exchange Food Court Building 1757, Memorial Lake Trail Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 651-1698 or 1 (850) 651-6558

7. Einstein Bros. Bagels

Address #1

Hospital Lobby 340 Boatner Road Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 883-9047

Address #2

Mini-Mall Complex Building 12, Van Matre Avenue Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 678-6824

8. Freshens Fresh Food Studio

Exchange Food Court Building 1757, Memorial Lake Trail Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 651-1698 or 1 (850) 651-6558

9. Popeyes

Exchange Food Court Building 1757, Memorial Lake Trail Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 651-1698 or 1 (850) 651-6558

10. Starbucks

Exchange Food Court Building 1757, Memorial Lake Trail Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 651-1698 or 1 (850) 651-6558

11. Subway

Address #1

7th SFG Express Building 4310, 77th Special Forces Way Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 279-6339

Address #2

Exchange Food Court Building 1757, Memorial Lake Trail Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 651-1698 or 1 (850) 651-6558

Address #3

West Gate Express Building 2587, Eglin Boulevard Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Phone:

1 (850) 651-8444

Best Restaurants Near Eglin AFB, FL

Venture outside the gates for more delicious options. Fort Walton Beach Seafood

Fort Walton Beach Seafood

12. Floyd's Shrimp House

1450 Miracle Strip Parkway SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone:

1 (850) 243-2232 Dig into all-you-can-eat fish and shrimp platters and other fresh seafood favorites at Floyd's Shrimp House.

13. The Shack

104 Miracle Strip Parkway SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone:

1 (850) 664-0345 The Shack, aka the Original Waterfront Crab Shack, serves up beautiful views of Fort Walton Beach alongside their famous gumbolaya and other seafood fare.

14. Stewby's Seafood Shanty

427 Racetrack Road NW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Phone:

1 (850) 586-7001 Enjoy fresh local seafood at Stewby's Seafood Shanty. Choose from Sam's famous gumbo, fried shrimp, oysters, hushpuppies, cheese grits, and more.

American Fort Walton Beach Restaurants

15. Al's Beach Club

1450 Miracle Strip Parkway SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone:

1 (850) 226-4100 Al's Beach Club's burgers, frozen custard shakes, and craft beers are sure to please. You can also enjoy stunning views of the gulf and live entertainment with your meal.

16. Asiagos Skillet

110 Amberjack Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone:

1 (850) 586-7998 Asiagos Skillet specializes in made-from-scratch breakfasts, serving up omelets, pancakes, breakfast burritos, and more.

Mexican Restaurant Fort Walton Beach

17. Burrito del Sol

201-B Miracle Strip Parkway SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone:

1 (850) 226-8016 Florida-Mex is on the menu at Burrito del Sol. Dishes at this restaurant are prepared in one of four signature styles: Baja, chipotle, barbecue, and Southwest. Popular menu items include the blackened shrimp tacos "Baja style," steak nachos "chipotle style," and chicken burritos "Southwest style."

18. Tijuana Flats

39 Eglin Parkway NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone:

1 (850) 301-0002 The Tijuana Flats chain serves up all your Tex-Mex favorites, from churros to burritos and beyond. Make sure to stop by on Tuesday for Taco Tuesdays and get a discounted price on two tacos, chips and a fountain drink.

Here are a few insider tips:

Order a side of their queso — your chips and your taste buds will thank you. When they say a sauce is hot,

they are not lying

. Sample a few first before smothering your burrito or tacos. Smack My Ass and Call Me Sally is Lesley’s, our digital marketing specialist, personal favorite. Mexican Restaurant Shalimar

Mexican Restaurant Shalimar

19. Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantina

1176 Eglin Parkway Shalimar, FL 32579

Phone:

1 (850) 613-6970 Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantina restaurants feature your favorite Mexican dishes and hand-crafted margaritas.

Italian Restaurants Fort Walton Beach

20. Ali's Bistro

171 Brooks St. SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone:

1 (850) 226-4708 Ali's Bistro cooks up traditional Italian food, fresh seafood, steaks, pizzas, and more.

21. Clemenza's at Uptown

75 Eglin Parkway, Suite 126 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32591

Phone:

1 (850) 243-0707 Clemenza's at Uptown's Italian dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and wine will please every palate. Greek Cuisine in Shalimar

Greek Cuisine in Shalimar

22. Aegean Restaurant

1259 Eglin Parkway Shalimar, FL 32579

Phone:

1 (850) 613-6120 The Aegean Restaurant serves up Greek favorites like gyros, moussaka, grilled lamb, baklava, and more.

German Restaurant Fort Walton Beach

23. Fokker's Pub

215 Miracle Strip Parkway SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone:

1 (850) 244-6666 Chow down on German cuisine, wings, pizza, and more at the eclectic Fokker's Pub.

Conclusion

Hungry for more? Check out the Florida tourism website for more restaurant listings to explore. No doubt as you settle into your new community at Eglin AFB, you'll find your own favorites. Got a hot dining tip? We want to know! Share it on MyBaseGuide's Facebook, tag @mybaseguide on Instagram, or @mybaseguide on Twitter.

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