A World Famous Landmark, & Best Seafood Around!

When folks along the Emerald Coast, even some around the world, want the largest selection of seafood and the best customer service around, they know where to go – Joe Patti’s Seafood. Located on Pensacola Bay. With 80 years of service and some of the best catch around, Joe Patti’s has become a world-renown Pensacola landmark. Since it opened in 1935, Joe Patti’s mission – “to offer the best and freshest seafood in the world”.

When you enter the building, walking beneath the giant letters on the roof, grab a ticket and get in line. You are now fetching dinner from Pensacola’s #2 tourist attraction. Southern Living ranked Joe Patti’s #7 in it’s “10 Things We Love About Florida,” and #3 in the nation in retail seafood markets. Not to mention the market is constantly a “Best of the Bay” Read the rest of this entry »

Historic Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood. This street festival features the Caribbean sounds of reggae and steel-drum bands sometimes referred to as pan bands, while Junkanoo bands parade and dance through the streets. There will be art, food and music activities for children. For information, call 850-207-0206 or visit www.goombaygulfcoast.com.

FloraBama Lounge at the Florida and Alabama state border on Perdido Key. This annual tournament has participants compete in an actual mullet toss. Live music, food and drinks accompany this weekend. For information, call 850-492-0611 or visit www.florabama.com.

Portofino Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. Call 850-932-1500.

Lunch in a Haunted Restaurant at the Palace Café in Seville Quarter. Located in downtown Pensacola at 130 E. Government St. A costumed guide will weave tales of ghosts and paranormal activities while sharing the history of Seville Quarter’s furnishings and architecture. Tickets are $24 (tax and gratuity not included) per person and includes a signature coffee drink, a buffet lunch and tour. Tour departs at 10:30 a.m. from the Palace Café in Seville Quarter. Reservations required. Call 850-221-1977. Web site: www.pensacolahistoryandhaunting.com.