Restaurant · 30A & South Walton, Florida
Great Southern Café
Best meal: Brunch or breakfast for the Southern classics; the signature Grits à Ya Ya (Gulf shrimp + smoked- gouda grits) any time — pair it at the walk-up C-Bar with a cocktail if the café has a wait. Confirm current menu + hours on site.
Who it’s NOT for: travelers wanting a reservation-guaranteed quiet dinner fine-dining seekers (this is Southern comfort not upscale) anyone unwilling to wait at peak times on the busy square
$$Research-based
Part of 30A, FL, Decided.
Common questions
Is Great Southern Café worth it?
The Seaside comfort staple — Grits à Ya Ya and Southern coastal cooking on the square, with a walk-up C-Bar overflow; a reliable brunch/casual pick, not a special-occasion dinner.
Who is Great Southern Café for?
Great Southern Café is for family beach rental week and design architecture couple.
Who is Great Southern Café not for?
Great Southern Café is not for travelers wanting a reservation-guaranteed quiet dinner fine-dining seekers (this is Southern comfort not upscale) anyone unwilling to wait at peak times on the busy square.
How expensive is Great Southern Café?
Great Southern Café is moderate ($$). Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
How we know: basis research · last verified Thu Jul 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). We never rank by commission.