The Gulf Restaurant on Okaloosa Island

A uniquely designed restaurant destination, serving locally inspired food & beverages in a beautiful waterfront setting. The Gulf is about relaxing with friends & family, exploring the unique shop, and listening to the curated vinyl collection.

We are passionately committed to offering the freshest, seasonal menus of locally focused ingredients, with a concentration on Gulf seafood & sourcing from our neighboring regional farmers. Our menu changes daily.

The Gulf is a casual yet chic seaside hideaway, where the sun, sand & lush beach setting complement the tasty food, drink and friendly casual service. Recline with your toes in the sand, have a seat at the bar or at a communal table, or meander about, enjoy the magical vibes, views and tunes. We spin vinyl, accent our shipping container design with recycled, reclaimed and salvaged building materials and make concerted efforts to practice sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint.

The shop at The Gulf remains a destination for a cool, curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor that reflects personal style and fuels passions, from fashion to art to entertaining.

Our venue is warm, inviting and versatile, making it perfect for special events. We make magic happen at The Gulf!

Our flexible floorplan and beautifully relaxed environment, along with a custom crafted food and beverage menu, allows us to accommodate events of all sizes, from intimate dinner parties, to full-scale weddings.