Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks Elevates Fine Dining Hospitality in South Walton
One year after opening, the prime seafood and steaks restaurant receives consistent raving reviews for high-level, hospitable service and chef-inspired dishes
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Inlet Beach, Florida — Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks, located within the new Watersound Town Center, has established its place as South Walton’s newest culinary gem for prime seafood and steak and impeccable hospitality. After celebrating its one year mark back in August, customers are returning for the top notch guest experience and culinary offerings, which are evident by the hundreds of glowing testimonials posted on online review sites like Google, Yelp and OpenTable.
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“The guest experience at Ambrosia is our No. 1 priority,” said Russ Graham, owner and seasoned restaurateur. “When training our service staff, we borrow the philosophy from Ken Blanchard’s book, Raving Fans, which is celebrated as a revolutionary approach to customer service. We have a ‘Charlie Point Award’ program with our service staff that is presented to a qualifying employee each month. We believe deeply in the approach and we’ve been receiving positive reviews from hundreds of our customers. It works and it provides consistency for our guest experience.”
Much like their approach to customer service, the menu and interiors at Ambrosia are of equal importance. Beautifully designed by local interior designer Paige Whitten, the restaurant features a bright, airy and modern restaurant dining room and private dining room, a clean coastal aesthetic with leather booths, smaller tables and a large seagrass sculpture that lends to the seafood offerings on the menu. A balanced contrast to this is the dimly lit New York speakeasy-inspired bar that features mahogany wood, copper ceiling tiles, marble bar top and custom tile floor. Outside, Ambrosia offers a classic patio area for al fresco dining surrounded by beautiful landscaping and large maritime umbrellas and overlooking The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center.
Season-themed decor is currently on display. Photo by Madra McDonald
The bar at Ambrosia features a popular Caymus happy hour that offers an excellent wine-by-the glass promotion along with a thoughtfully curated happy hour menu. The Ambrosia happy hour is Monday–Thursday, 3–6 p.m.
Ambrosia’s elegant menu is led by Executive Chef Pablo Catalan, a New York native who has Chilean roots and an esteemed culinary career spanning years in Chile, New York City and DC, before making his way to Ambrosia this year.
Executive Chef Pablo Catalan. Photo by Boo Media
“Chef Pablo is the best of the best, truly a solid chef,” added Graham. “From sourcing the freshest seafood available to having an in-house butcher for our prime steaks offerings, we spare no detail for our customers.”
Ambrosia regular JW Snell is among the number of local raving fans who are happy to have Ambrosia in the neighborhood. “Ambrosia is not the typical vacation restaurant 30A is known for,” said Snell. “The fine dining side reminds you of South Miami, very modern and exquisite. Enter the bar area and you’re immediately greeted with the rich smell of fresh leather and the view of a handcrafted wood bar. It’s the only place on 30A you don’t feel like you’re at the beach. It feels more like downtown Nashville or Atlanta. The staff always have a smile on their faces and deliver phenomenal customer service. They remember your name when you return, they remember your drink, and your favorite meals. The managers are always walking around greeting guests to make sure they have a great experience.”
Graham and his family recently built a home in the area and he and his wife Lauren can be found at the restaurant daily. “The Watersound Town Center is still under construction and that is something we have been challenged by, in terms of visibility for new customers finding us,” said Graham. “But we have a vision for what’s coming once the center is closer to completion. We’re happy to be here and feel thankful to call this place home.”
Photo by Madra McDonald
Ambrosia is located in the Watersound Town Center at 75 Origins Main St. Open daily, hours are Monday–Saturday, 5–10 p.m.; Sunday, 5–9 p.m.; and Caymus happy hour, Monday–Thursday 3–6 p.m. at the bar and on the patio. Ambrosia will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with a special prix fixe menu, and the restaurant is now booking for holiday parties. For more information or to book a reservation, visit Ambrosia30A.com or call (850) 909-0100.
