Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant Menu With Prices & Happy Hour

Name: Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant
Address: 2780 Us-98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, US
Telephone: (850) 777-3385
Price range: $$

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seafood restaurant · $$

2780 Us-98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

(850) 777-3385 · tap to call

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How far is Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant?

2780 Us-98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Distance from central Santa Rosa Beach3.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the midpoint of our Santa Rosa Beach listings.

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Hours of Operation

Monday5 PM–10 PM

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Happy Hour & Drinks

Updated August 2026

Tue-Sat · 3 PM-5 PM

Escape 98 Down Island's Happy Hour 3–5 PM Daily Food Menu

Tom's Pimento Cheese

Smoked pimentos, creamed cheese, white cheddar cheese, pepper jelly, tortilla chips

Smoked Fish Dip

Fresh catch, Gambino's croûtes, house pickles, pickled red onion, heirloom carrots, celery, extra virgin olive oil

Leek, Cream & Crab Soup

Louisiana crab meat, creamed leeks, potato crispies, jalapeño rouille

16 oz Draft Beer

Grayton Beer Co. “30A Beach Blonde”

Fairhope “I Drink Therefore I Amber” Ale

Braided River “Hoppy by Nature” Gulf Coast IPA

Perfect Plain Brewing Co. “Citra Spin” Hazy IPA

Zero Proof

I Wanna See You Dance Again

Ritual zero proof tequila, lime, agave, blood orange pellegrino

99 Problems But a Gin Ain’t One

Ritual zero proof gin, citrus, blueberry & basil syrup

Louie Louie THC/CBD Seltzer

Ask your server for seasonal flavors

Heineken 0.0

Down Island Cocktails

Violet Hour

Bristow Gin, crème de violette, dry curaçao, yuzu, fresh lemon

Island in the Rum

Leblon cachaça, Chinola passion fruit, demerara syrup, tiki bitters, fresh lime, ginger beer

You Oughta Know

Cimarron reposado, torched orange & jalapeño shrub, Chinola passion fruit, orange bitters, fresh lime, BFC

Mississippi Queen

Cathead honeysuckle vodka, lavender syrup, fresh lemon, bubbles, edible flower

Smells Like Rum Spirit

Crooked Island Four Bells rum, Misguided dark rum, Montenegro, cracked pepper & strawberry shrub, fresh lime, BFC

Apricot Jam Sesh

Old Forester rye, Winter & Rothman apricot, honey-thyme syrup, black lemon bitters, fresh lemon, BFC

No Mure Problems

Old Forester bourbon, Benedictine, crème de mûre, black tea syrup, fresh lemon

#OnlyCans

Props “Dos Pilotos” Cerveza

Fort Walton Beach, FL 4.5% ABV

Funky Buddha “Floridian” Wheat

Oakland Park, FL 5.2% ABV

Trim Tab Brewing Co. “Paradise Now” Raspberry Berliner Weisse

Birmingham, AL 5.2% ABV

Parish Brewing Co. “Dr Juice” IPA

Broussard, LA 6% ABV

Cigar City “Jai Alai” IPA

Tampa, FL 7.5% ABV

Oyster City “Hooter Brown” Ale

Apalachicola, FL 8.5% ABV

Domestic/Imports

High Noon

Bud Light

Coors Light

Miller Lite

Michelob Ultra

Kona Big Wave

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Yuengling

Stella Artois

Sparkling

JP Chenet Brut, FR

$10/$15/$45

Coppola Prosecco, Veneto, IT

$11/$16/$48

Segura Viudas Cava Brut Rose, ES

$12/$17/$50

Bouvet “Excellence” Brut Rose, FR

$38

Bellenos Brut Crémant de Bourgogne, FR

$45

G.H. Mumm “Grand Cordon” Champagne, FR

$59

Lanson Black Label Champagne, FR

$68

Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne, FR

$175

Chardonnay

Oxford Landing, AUS

$10/$15/$40

Cave de Lugny, FR

$11/$16/$43

Caymus Mer Soleil, CA

$12/$17/$48

Château Vitallis, FR

$70

Sonoma-Cutrer, CA

$48

Hartford Court, CA

$55

Domaine Alain Chavy, FR

$75

Martinelli Bella Vigna, CA

$54

Ramey, CA

$75

Domaine Louis Moreau, FR

$76

Chevalier de la Crée, FR

$79

Rombauer, CA

$77

Pinot Grigio/Gris

Gabbiano, IT

$8/$13/$35

Tiefenbrunner, IT

$38

Sauvignon Blanc

Henri Bourgeois, FR

$12/$17/$48

Archetype, NZ

$10/$15/$40

Squealing Pig, NZ

$44

Spy Valley, NZ

$41

Château de Sancerre, FR

$69

Other Bangin’ Blancs

Riesling Dr. Loosen, DE

$10/$15/$40

Pine Ridge Chenin Blend, CA

$11/$16/$42

Gavi di Gavi, IT

$12/$17/$43

Albariño, ES

$44

Grüner Veltliner, AT

$59

Muscadet, FR

$45

Bordeaux Blanc, FR

$39

Côtes du Rhône Blanc, FR

$38

Rosé

Bieler Père et Fils, FR

$10/$15/$40

Domaine de Fontsainte, FR

$39

Triennes, FR

$42

Whispering Angel, FR

$46

Pinot Noir

Cherry Pie, CA

$12/$17/$48

Diora, CA

$13/$18/$54

St Hubert’s, CA

$42

Willakenzie Estate, OR

$55

Sokol Blosser, OR

$56

Domaine Damien Martin, FR

$57

Hartford Court, CA

$59

Martinelli Bella Vigna, CA

$79

Belle Glos, CA

$68

Sanford Estate, CA

$83

Cabernet/Merlot Blends

Lapis Luna, CA

$10/$15/$40

Josh Reserve, CA

$12/$17/$48

Daou, CA

$13/$18/$52

Brassfield Estate, CA

$44

Far Niente Post & Beam, CA

$88

Textbook Napa, CA

$75

Penfolds Bin 389, AUS

$106

Ghost Block, CA

$157

Other Rockin’ Reds

Côtes du Rhône Rouge, FR

$10/$15/$40

Malbec Paul Hobbs, AR

$14/$19/$58

Daou Pessimist, CA

$13/$18/$55

Morgon Beaujolais, FR

$56

Cabernet Franc Loire, FR

$44

Chianti Classico, IT

$54

Zinfandel Turley, CA

$75

Barolo, IT

$79

Rioja Reserva, ES

$115

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Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant Lunch Menu

Starters

Smoked Fish Dip

Fresh catch, mixed greens, crudité, house pickles, extra virgin olive oil

Salads

Dave's Haus Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, parmesan, croutons, choice of dressing

Classic Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato, blue cheese crumbles, lardons, blue cheese dressing

Strawberry & Prosciutto Salad

Roasted beets, arugula, cherry tomato, toasted pistachio, goat cheese, truffle balsamic glaze

Grilled Cobb

House greens, grilled cherry tomatoes, avocado, corn, crispy bacon, deviled eggs, green onion, blue cheese, spiced pecans, red wine vinaigrette

Baskets

Grilled, Blackened or Fried Shrimp

All baskets served with shoestring fries, hush puppies, chayote & apple slaw and smoked corn tartar

Fried Oyster

Fried Catfish

Grilled, Blackened or Fried Gulf Fish MKT

MKT

Fried "Killer Tofu"

Soups & Bowls

Leek, Cream & Crab Soup

Louisiana crab meat, creamed leeks, potato crispies, jalapeño rouille

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl

Soy-ginger glaze, sticky rice, avocado, wakame, pickled veg, crispy wontons, toasted sesame seeds

Po'Boys & Sandwiches

Shrimp Po'Boy

Grilled, blackened or fried shrimp, cabbage, tomatoes, mayo, remoulade, toasted Gambino's bread

Fried Oyster Po'Boy

Cabbage, tomatoes, mayo, remoulade, toasted Gambino's bread

Fried Catfish Po'Boy

Cabbage, tomatoes, mayo, remoulade, toasted Gambino's bread

Drive-Thru Burger

American cheese, house pickles, caramelized red onion, special sauce, brown butter bun

Fried Oyster BLT

Fried oysters, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, bacon, mayo, remoulade, maple rye bread

Down Island Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Sweet tea brined chicken thigh, buttermilk batter, house pickles, mayo, horseradish dill slaw, brioche bun

Lunch Combos

½ Po'Boy + ½ Haus Salad

Sub Wedge, Cobb or Strawberry Salad

Cup of Soup + ½ Haus Salad

½ Po'Boy + Cup of Soup

Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant Brunch MenuSunday Brunch Menu

Starters

Bourbon Street Boudin Balls

Crispy house boudin, remoulade, pepper jelly, pickled red onion

Daily Beignets

House-made dough, seasonal flavor

Biscuits & Jelly

House scratch biscuits, fresh fruit jelly

Brunch Signatures

Savory Crepes

Crispy duck confit, goat cheese mousse, blackberry coulis, pepper & onion Brabant potatoes

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Cream cheese icing, cinnamon swirl glaze, fresh berries

Slamming Salmon Toast

Sourdough, hot smoked salmon, pickled red onion, capers, avocado, Boursin, dill, jalapeño rouille

Andouille Biscuits & Gravy

House-made biscuits, smoked andouille gravy

Boudin Hash & Egg

House-made boudin, pepper & onion Brabant potatoes, sunny side up egg, tomato, corn, hollandaise, green onion

Benedicts & Omelettes

Biscuit Benny

House-made biscuits, eggs, ham, hollandaise, crispy shoestring potatoes

Hot Smoked Salmon Biscuit Benny

House-made biscuits, eggs, hot smoked salmon, hollandaise, arugula

LA Crawfish Tails

Cream, corn, tomato, provolone, green onion

Land Lovers Omelet

Bacon, ham, taso, American cheese

Veggie Omelet

Mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, arugula, provolone

Grill

Snow Crab Legs

Two clusters grilled & garlic butter-basted, shoestring fries, drawn butter. Sub house-cut Belgian fries

Salads

Dave's Haus Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, parmesan, croutons, choice of dressing

Classic Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato, blue cheese crumbles, lardons, blue cheese dressing

Grilled Cobb

House greens, grilled cherry tomatoes, avocado, corn, crispy bacon, deviled eggs, green onion, blue cheese, spiced pecans, red wine vinaigrette

Baskets

Grilled, Blackened or Fried Shrimp

All baskets served with shoestring fries, hush puppies, chayote & apple slaw and smoked corn tartar

Fried Catfish

Grilled, Blackened or Fried Gulf Fish MKT

MKT

Po'Boys & Sandwiches

Shrimp Po'Boy

Grilled, blackened or fried shrimp, cabbage, tomatoes, mayo, remoulade, toasted Gambino's bread

Drive-Thru Burger

American cheese, house pickles, caramelized red onion, special sauce, brown butter bun

Fried Oyster BLT

Fried oysters, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, bacon, mayo, remoulade, maple rye bread

Down Island Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Sweet tea brined chicken thigh, buttermilk batter, house pickles, mayo, horseradish dill slaw, brioche bun

Brunch Sides

Boudin Hash

Brabant Potatoes

Toast (Texas or Marble Rye)

Gluten Free Toast

Fresh Fruit

Egg

Bacon

Biscuit

Avocado

Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant Dinner Menu

Starters

Bourbon Street Boudin Balls

Crispy house boudin, remoulade, pepper jelly, pickled red onion

Wood-Fired Oysters

Miso, Sake & Butter

Creamed Leek, Shrimp & Pork Belly

Garlic Herb Butter

Wood-Fired Seasonal Oyster

Raw Bar

Oysters on the Half Shell

House mignonette, cocktail & horseradish

Smoked Fish Dip

Fresh catch, Gambino’s crostini, house pickles, pickled red onion, heirloom carrots, celery, extra virgin olive oil

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail

House cocktail sauce, lemon

Dairy-Free Tuna Poke Nachos

Ahi tuna, corn tortillas, soy-ginger glaze, spicy mayo, whipped avocado, jalapeño, toasted sesame seeds, wakame

Oyster Shooter

Raw oyster, fresh from Florida spicy mary mix, Premium Outfitters vodka, Tajin rim

Small Plates

Seasonal Sourdough Toast

Local sourdough bread, chef’s seasonal toppings

Muffaletta Egg Rolls

Salami, capicola, soppressata, provolone, Gambino’s olive relish, creole mustard sauce

Crispy-Fried Pork Belly

Hoisin BBQ sauce, watermelon kimchi, crispy wontons, peanuts, toasted sesame seeds

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

hot honey, toasted pistachio, bacon lardons, parmesan

BBQ Shrimp

Worcestershire, smoked butter, grilled Gambino’s bread, charred lemon

Broiled Octopus

Fingerling potatos, olive medley, garlic butter, Calabrian chilli pesto, crispy shallots

Soup and Salads

Leek, Cream & Crab Soup

Louisiana crab meat, creamed leeks, potato crispies, jalapeño rouille

Dave’s Haus Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, parmesan, croutons, choice of dressing

Classic Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato, blue cheese crumbles, bacon lardons, blue cheese dressing

Strawberry & Prosciutto Salad

Roasted beets, arugula, cherry tomato, toasted pistachio, goat cheese, truffle balsamic glaze

Large Plates

Fish of the Day MKT

Whipped potatoes, roasted wild mushrooms, asparagus, lemon, brown butter, capers

MKT

Crab-Crusted Grouper

Sweet corn maque choux, grilled broccolini, grilled shrimp

Joyce Farms Airline Chicken Breast

House pappardelle pasta, smoked tomato, hand-chopped pistachio pesto, zucchini cream, parmesan

Drive-Thru Burger

Brown butter bun, American cheese, pickles, caramelized red onion, special sauce, house-cut Belgian fries and bacon

Double-Cut Pork Chop

Bourbon whipped sweet potatoes, charred broccolini, smoked apple chutney, candied pecans, sweet soy drizzle

8 oz Wagyu Filet Mignon

Truffle mashed potatoes, asparagus, peppercorn au poivre

Snow Crab Legs

Two clusters grilled and garlic butter-basted, house-cut Belgian fries, drawn butter

Seafood Baskets

Grilled, Blackened or Fried. Crispy shoestring fries, hush puppies, lemon, chayote & apple slaw, smoked corn tartar

FOD MKT, shrimp, oysters, catch, sub house-cut Belgian fries

MKT

Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant Dinner MenuDesserts & After Dinner Drinks

Desserts

Crème Brûlée

Italian pistachio cream, seasonal berries, hush beignets

$15

Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake

baked dark chocolate cheesecake, oreo cookie crust, chocolate ganache, caramel, fresh strawberries

$16

Wood Fire Baked Pie

chef’s choice seasonal filling, vanilla bean ice cream, homemade caramel drizzle, powdered sugar

$21

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

buttery brown sugar bottom, vanilla cake, slice pineapple, scoop vanilla bean ice cream, luxardo cherry

$18

Ice Cream

scoop vanilla bean

Ice Cream

with caramel or chocolate sauce

After Dinner Imbibes

Espresso Yo’self

Hoodoo Cathead Espresso Vodka, Mr. Black’s coffee liqueur, house made cold brew concentrate

$16

Oompa Loompa’s Revenge

360 organic chocolate vodka, Trader Vic’s chocolate liqueur, Trader Vic’s white chocolate liqueur, cream, cocoa powder

$16

Grand Marnier

Trader Vic’s Macadamia Nut liqueur

$12

Trader Vic’s Amaretto

$10

Mr. Black’s Cold Brew Coffee liqueur

D.O.M. Benedictine

$12

Ricard Pastis de Marseille

$10

Naud VS Cognac

$13

Amaro Nonino

$12

Five Farms Irish Cream

$10

Lazzaroni Sambuca

$10

Lazzaroni Limoncello

Hoodoo Cathead Espresso Vodka

$11

Fernet Branca

Montenegro

$10

Heirloom Pineapple Amaro

$15

Dolin Genepy le Chamois

$11

Port

Duorum 2017 Vintage Port

$25

Warre’s Otima 10 year Tawny

$10

Warre’s Otima 20 year Tawny

$20

Dessert Wines

Vallepicciola, Vinsanto del Chianti Classico, Tuscany, IT

$11

Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest, HU

Dolce by Far Niente, Napa, CA

$25

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is happy hour at Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant?

Happy hour at Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is Tue-Sat 3 PM-5 PM.

What are the happy hour specials at Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant?

Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant offers: Tom's Pimento Cheese
Smoked Fish Dip
Leek, Cream & Crab Soup

Does Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant have food specials during happy hour?

Yes, Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant offers food specials during happy hour: Tom's Pimento Cheese
Smoked Fish Dip
Leek, Cream & Crab Soup

Does Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant have a cocktail or drinks menu?

Yes. Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant lists 101 drinks on this page under Dinner, Drink Menu. JP Chenet Brut, FR 10/15/45, Coppola Prosecco, Veneto, IT 11/16/48, Segura Viudas Cava Brut Rose, ES 12/17/50.

What food does Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant serve?

Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant publishes Lunch Menu, Dinner, Desserts & After Dinner Drinks, Sunday Brunch Menu, Kids Menu, 111 dishes. Dishes start at 8.

Does Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant have dessert?

Yes, 6 on the menu. Crème Brûlée 15, Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake 16, Wood Fire Baked Pie 21.

Where is Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant located?

Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is located at 2780 Us-98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

Is Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant good for groups?

Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is a seafood restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach. For large groups, we recommend calling ahead at (850) 777-3385 to check availability during happy hour.

What type of restaurant is Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant?

Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is a seafood restaurant located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. They offer happy hour specials Tue-Sat.