Romantic Dining in Gulf Breeze, Florida

Romantic dining in Gulf Breeze, Florida isn't formal. The coastal community encourages a kick-off-your-flip-flops-and-walk-on-the-beach approach to dating and dining. Dating and romantic dining in Gulf Breeze, Florida has three distinct ethnic dining options; Greek, Mexican, and Chinese.

A Romantic Love Story at Aegean Breeze Greek Restaurant

When your heart lusts for Greek food, there's nothing more romantic than dinner at Aegean Breeze Restaurant. Share an appetizer with the one you love. My favorite is Spanakopita, a light pastry filled with feta cheese and spinach. The Seafood Platter for two, about $35, guarantees a romantic evening, and you can bring your own bottle of wine. Romance your loved one with Baklava for dessert. The true romance of Aegean Breeze Restaurant is the love story behind it. Opened in 1997 by Stavros and Tina Varvouris, you know the food is cooked with love as they are coming up on 30 years of wedded bliss. The locally owned and operated restaurant is open Monday through Saturday, and serves steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, sandwiches and salads with a Hellenic flair. Prices range from $7 to $35. Be sure to check out the specials. If you visit during hurricane season, you may glimpse hurricane magnet, Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel. He never misses a dining opportunity at Aegean Breeze when he's in the area. Aegean Breeze is located at 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL, 32561 Phone: 850-916-0430 http://shophwy98.com/bizDetail.cfm?ID=802

Spice Up Your Romance at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

If your romance requires something spicy, head to Vallarta for Mexican dishes sure to flame your passion. Order two margaritas and Parrillada Estilo Vallarta, a combination of steak fajitas, chicken chorizo and shrimp for two, about $25. Make your dining experience especially romantic and ask for waiters, Juan or Jesus; their service is exceptional. You'll impress your date because Vallarta boasts delicious authentic dishes and recipes handed down from generation to generation. Prices range from the $6 lunch menu to $25 on the dinner menu. Vallarta is located at 348 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561. Phone: (850) 932-0340

Royal Romance at the Royal Palace Buffet, Hibachi and Sushi Bar

A new romantic dining option is the Royal Palace, a brand new Chinese Buffet, Hibachi and sushi bar. Opened on April 20, 2010, the upscale buffet offers something for everyone with a large selection of sushi or your choice of hibachi cooked while you watch. The buffet bar offers everything you need to romance the one you love and the cost for everything, sushi bar, hibachi and buffet, is only about $15. Royal Palace is located at the corner of Hwy 98 and Oriole Beach Road in the former Barnhill's Buffet building. 3095 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL‎ - (850) 932-2168‎

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Interview with Jesus Sosa at Vallarta Mexican Restaurant