Taste of Pensacola Beach

SEA. SIP. SAVOR

Pensacola Beach's biggest culinary event returns this October and you're invited!

Taste of the Beach, one of the Pensacola Bay Area’s most beloved annual fall food festivals, kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 10, with a luxury sunset cocktail cruise aboard Premier 1. The sunset cruise will feature one of the most exclusive restaurants on Pensacola Beach - Coastal, Portofino Island Resort's signature restaurant.

Friday, October 11, features our annual upscale, island-chic VIP Trolley Dinner.

Taste of the Beach continues Saturday, Oct. 12, with a free, outdoor festival featuring signature dishes made by 20 Pensacola Beach restaurants, all staged around the Gulfside Pavilion on Casino Beach.

Tickets to the Sunset Cruise and VIP Trolley Dinner will be available Sunday, September 1st.

Hosted by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, Taste of the Beach spotlights Pensacola Beach’s unique restaurants and coastal cuisine, focusing on fresh, local seafood.

Schedule of Events

Thursday's Premier Sunset Cruise

The 2024 Taste of the Beach Sunset Cruise —an unforgettable experience blending the beauty of a Gulf Coast sunset with exquisite cuisine and cocktails. Join us as we cruise on a serene journey across the Santa Rosa Sound, hosted by our friends at Premier Island Management Group and Premier Dolphin Cruises.

Onboard, indulge in a culinary experience crafted by Coastal, Portofino Island Resort's signature restaurant. Savor locally-inspired hors d'oeuvres while you relax and take in the breathtaking views. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary evening!

Event Details

Thursday, October 10th

4:30 - 5:30 pm Embarkation

5:30 - 7:30 pm Cruise

Attire: Coastal Cocktail