2017 Best of The Emerald Coast
The votes have been tallied and here are the winners

The Emerald Coast lifestyle is brought to you by the people who deliver goods and services here. For the enjoyment of residents and visitors, they serve up delicious food, trendy clothes, stylish furnishings, beautiful art, health care, financial services, premium building supplies, fine automobiles, entertainment, timely repairs and much, much more.
Each year, Emerald Coast Magazine thanks them by inviting our readers to identify the businesses they have found in their own experience to be the best in their fields.
Readers’ top choices are awarded the accolade “Best of the Emerald Coast.”
In the pages that follow, see which businesses readers say make the Emerald Coast lifestyle one to be envied.
Get to know the people who operate these top businesses at the “Best of the Emerald Coast” extravaganza Oct. 21 at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin. Nearly 200 “Best of” winners will gather to exhibit their products, demonstrate their services and share their stories with new friends and old. Fine food and beverages, live entertainment, high fashion and dancing under the stars are part of the celebration.
General admission tickets are $40 in advance and $50 the day of the event. VIP tickets are $75 and include early access to the VIP lounge, featuring exclusive food and beverages and complimentary swag bags. Purchase tickets at EmeraldCoastMagazine.com. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of the Emerald Coast.
We thank you, readers, for participating in the “Best of the Emerald Coast” poll and giving top businesses the recognition they deserve.
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Best Place for Kids Birthday Party DJ (TIE) DJ Vladi Golf Course Local Attraction Local Event Local Artist/Art Gallery Place to Go Dancing |
Place for a Date Place to Take the Kids (tie) Place to Watch a Sunset Radio Personality Resort Tennis Facility Best Musician/Vocalist/Band |
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ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & BEVERAGE | SERVICE PROVIDERS | SHOPPING | ONLINE CATEGORIES
Appetizer Asian Atmosphere Bagel Shop Bakery Bar/Tavern BBQ Beer Selection/Craft Beer Best Frozen Treat (Ice Cream, Yogurt, Gelato, Snow Cones) Bloody Mary Breakfast Brunch Cajun/Creole Chef Chicken & Waffles Chinese (Tie) Lin’s Asian Cuisine Coffee Crab Cakes Crawfish Dessert Fine Dining Food Truck/Airstream French Gourmet/Food Shop/Specialty Food Store Grouper Sandwich Gumbo Hamburger Happy Hour Healthy Menu Options Hibachi |
Italian Locally Owned Restaurant Locally Made Product Margarita Martini Mediterranean Mexican/Latin American Mojito On-site Catering Outdoor Bar Outdoor Dining Oysters (tie) Hightide Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar Pizza Restaurant in Bay County Restaurant in Escambia County Restaurant in Okaloosa County Restaurant in Walton County Romantic/Special Occasion Restaurant Salad Sandwich Shop Seafood Market Seafood Restaurant Sports Bar Steamer Steakhouse Sushi Thai Tuna Dip Wedding Caterer Wine List/Wine Bar Wings |
ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & BEVERAGE | SERVICE PROVIDERS | SHOPPING | ONLINE CATEGORIES
ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & BEVERAGE | SERVICE PROVIDERS | SHOPPING | ONLINE CATEGORIES
Acupuncture Clinic Aesthetician Airport Architect Automobile Dealership Audio/Visual Provider Auto Repair/Body Shop Bank Boat Sales and Service Builder/Contractor Car/Limo Rental/Shuttle Service Cardiologist Carpet Cleaner Charity/Nonprofit Charter Boat/Watersports Cheerleading/Gymnastics Facility Chiropractic Practice Commercial Real Estate Group Computer and Cell Phone Repair Services/Tech Support Contractor Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Practice Credit Union Best Customer Service Dance Studio/Ballet Company Dental Practice Dermatology Practice Electric Cart/Golf Cart Dealership Best Event Planning Firm Event Venue Eye Doctor Practice Family Physician/Practice Financial Planning/Investment Firm Flooring Florist Gym/Health Club/Fitness Center/Studio Hair Salon Heating and Air Service Holistic Health/Alternative Health Home Cleaning Homeowner’s Association Insurance Agency Interior Design Firm Landscaping/Lawn Service |
Law Firm Lighting Store Locksmith Martial Arts/Karate Massage Therapist Media Provider (Cable, Internet, Phone) Medical Center/Hospital Medical Practice Medical Spa Mortgage Lender Nail Salon New Business On-Site Dry Cleaner Oral Health Care Specialty Practice Orthodontist Practice Orthopedic Surgical Practice Pediatric Practice Personal Trainer Pharmacy Photo Booth Company Photography Physical Therapy Practice Plumbing Fixtures/Service Pool Building/Service Company PR/Advertising Agency Printing/Copying Services Property Management Group Prosthodontics Practice Real Estate Auction Company Residential Real Estate Group Security/Alarm System Spa Services Specialty Fitness (Pilates, yoga, etc.) Specialty Pet Services/Products Specialty Surgical Practice Title Company Tutoring/Learning Center Vacation Rental Company/Service Veterinary Practice Videography Wedding Planner Company Wedding/Reception Venue Weight Loss Facility |
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Antiques Shop Beachwear Retailer Children’s Clothing Retailer Consignment/Resale Shop Eyewear Store Furniture Retailer Gift Shop Jewelry Store Locally Owned Retailer |
Men’s Accessories Men’s Apparel Men’s Shoes Outdoor Furniture Retailer Sporting Goods Retailer Wedding Shop Women’s Accessories Women’s Apparel Today’s Boutique Women’s Shoes |
ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & BEVERAGE | SERVICE PROVIDERS | SHOPPING | ONLINE CATEGORIES
ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & BEVERAGE | SERVICE PROVIDERS | SHOPPING | ONLINE CATEGORIES
Brewery
Grayton Beer Company
graytonbeer.com
Santa Rosa Beach
(850) 231-4786
Personal Shopping/Concierge Service Place to Read a Book Social Media to Follow |