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2024 HOT SPOT AWARD WINNERS
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March 25, 2024
Since 2007, our annual 30A Hot Spot Awards have been a fun way for you to shout out YOUR favorite local gems. This year, you sent in a wave of nominations and cast over 40,000 votes to crown the best of 30A. And now it’s time to unveil the winners and celebrate your 2024 30A faves!
CASUAL DINING: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
2nd Place: Red Bar3rd Place: North Beach Social
FINE DINING: Gallion’s
2nd Place: Cafe Thirty-A3rd Place: Ambrosia 30A Prime Seafood & Steaks
OUTDOOR DINING: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
2nd Place: Old Florida Fish House3rd Place: North Beach Social
DINING WITH A VIEW: Bud & Alley’s
2nd Place: Fish Out of Water3rd Place: North Beach Social
DOG-FRIENDLY DINING: The Big Chill
2nd Place: North Beach Social3rd Place: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
COFFEE: Black Bear Bread Co.
2nd Place: Fonville Press Market + Café3rd Place: Bad Ass Coffee
(NOTE: While we sincerely appreciate getting nominated, 30A’s Beach Happy Cafe in WaterColor was excluded from this poll to help ensure fairness.}
BREAKFAST / BRUNCH: Donut Hole
2nd Place: The Perfect Pig3rd Place: Crackings
SWEETS (BAKERY, ICE CREAM, CANDY): Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy
2nd Place: La Crema3rd Place: Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
(NOTE: While we sincerely appreciate getting nominated, 30A’s Beach Happy Cafe in WaterColor was excluded from this poll to help ensure fairness.}
SEAFOOD: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
2nd Place: Stinky’s Fish Camp3rd Place: Old Florida Fish House
RAW OYSTERS: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
2nd Place: Stinky’s Fish Camp3rd Place: The Citizen
SUSHI / ASIAN / INDIAN CUISINE: Shaka Sushi & Cocktail Bar
2nd Place: Old Florida Fish House3rd Place: Basmati’s Asian Cuisine
ITALIAN: Mimmo’s 30A Ristorante Italiano
2nd Place: Amici 30A Italian Kitchen3rd Place: Borago Restaurant
PIZZA: Grace Pizza and Shakes 30A
2nd Place: Pizza by the Sea3rd Place: Bruno’s Pizza
MEXICAN / LATIN CUISINE: Amigos 30A Mexican Kitchen
2nd Place: Los Rancheros3rd Place: Red Fish Taco
BURGERS: Papa Surf Burger Bar
2nd Place: Shades Bar & Grill3rd Place: Idyll Hound Proper
NEW RESTAURANT (OPENED IN 2023): Idyll Hound Proper
2nd Place: Papa Surf Burger Bar3rd Place: Daytrader Tiki Bar & Restaurant
VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE: Raw & Juicy
2nd Place: Blue Mountain Bakery3rd Place: Chiringo
2nd Place: Shades Bar & Grill3rd Place: Growler Garage
2nd Place: Gallion’s3rd Place: Vin’tij Food & Wine
COCKTAILS: Havana Beach Bar & Grill
2nd Place: Daytrader Tiki Bar & Restaurant3rd Place: The Citizen
HAPPY HOUR: Great Southern Café
2nd Place: Hurricane Oyster Bar3rd Place: Gallion’s
CHEF: Chef Frank Szymanski- Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar & Gallions
2nd Place: Chef Jim Shirley – Jim Shirley Restaurant Group3rd Place: Chef Jim Richard – Stinky’s Fish Camp
LIVE MUSIC: The Red Bar
2nd Place: AJ’s Grayton Beach3rd Place: Old Florida Fish House
WATCH THE BIG GAME: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
2nd Place: Shades Bar and Grill3rd Place: The Big Chill
LOCAL MUSICIAN OR BAND: Red Bar Jazz Band
2nd Place: Dread Clampitt3rd Place: The Pickled Pickers
ANNUAL EVENT: 30A Songwriters Festival
2nd Place: Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach3rd Place: Seaside School Half Marathon + 5K
ARTIST: Justin Gaffrey
2nd Place: Andy Saczynski3rd Place: Allison Wickey
PHOTOGRAPHER: Jonah Allen
2nd Place: Susan Gunn3rd Place: Jacqueline Ward
FISHING GUIDE / CHARTER: Grayton Girl Fishing Charters
2nd Place: Florida Boy Adventures3rd Place: Dead Fish Charters
GYM / FITNESS / WORKOUT: Grayton Beach Fitness
2nd Place: 30A Gym & Fitness3rd Place: Grand Fitness
GET PAMPERED (SPA, SALON, MASSAGE, AESTHETICS): Serenity by the Sea Spa
2nd Place: Spa Pearl3rd Place: The Spa in Seaside
GOLF COURSE: Camp Creek Golf Course
2nd Place: Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club3rd Place: Shark’s Tooth Golf Club
AREA FOR SHOPPING: Grand Boulevard
2nd Place: Seaside3rd Place: Rosemary Beach
CLOTHING BOUTIQUE: Mercantile
2nd Place: Willow + Mercer3rd Place: Yellow Fly Trading Company
(NOTE: While we sincerely appreciate getting nominated, 30A Gear Stores were excluded from this poll to help ensure fairness.}
KIDS ACTIVITY: The Big Chill
2nd Place: Baytowne Adventure Zone3rd Place: E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center
LOCAL PARK: Grayton Beach State Park
2nd Place: Eden Gardens State Park3rd Place: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
HOTEL / INN: The Pearl Hotel
2nd Place: WaterColor Inn3rd Place: Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
WEDDING VENUE: Eden Gardens State Park
2nd Place: The Pearl Hotel3rd Place: Vue on 30A