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Dining at The Island Resort: restaurants, bars and hours

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Dining at The Island Resort: restaurants, bars and hours
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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers on-site dining that ranges from a Gulf-coast sit-down restaurant to poolside Mexican, a seasonal swim-up Grotto Bar, a beach bar, and two food trucks. Key hours: Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar serves breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM and dinner 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; Cabana Cantina & Tequileria serves food 11:00 AM–5:00 PM and its bar 11:00 AM–8:00 PM; The Beach Bar is open 11:00 AM–8:00 PM daily.

In this guide
  1. Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar — Gulf Coast dining and hours
  2. Cabana Cantina & Tequileria — poolside Mexican
  3. Grotto Bar and poolside drinks
  4. The Beach Bar and Beach Patio food trucks
  5. Practical dining tips and daily meals
  6. How to get the latest hours and make requests

Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar — Gulf Coast dining and hours

Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar is the resort's Gulf Coast restaurant serving breakfast and dinner daily with lounge service throughout the day. The menu focuses on Gulf seafood, seasonal specialties, and coastal comfort classics.

Per listings, Sea Oats serves breakfast daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM and dinner daily 5:00 PM–10:00 PM. The Sea Oats Bar & Lounge also runs a daily Happy Hour from 4:00 PM–6:00 PM with food and drink specials.

Reservations can be made online via OpenTable when available; dress is casual. If you need table times for a large party or event, contact the concierge or the restaurant directly.

  • Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (daily)
  • Dinner: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (daily)
  • Happy Hour (Sea Oats Bar & Lounge): 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (daily)
MealHours
Breakfast7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dinner5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Happy Hour4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bright beachfront restaurant dining room at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Bright beachfront restaurant dining room at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Cabana Cantina & Tequileria — poolside Mexican

Cabana Cantina & Tequileria sits between the Grotto and Cabana pools and is the resort's poolside Mexican restaurant and bar. The venue offers items such as birria tacos and shrimp ceviche alongside handcrafted specialty cocktails.

Food service at Cabana Cantina runs daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; bar service runs daily 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Cabana Cantina Bar also hosts a weekly NFL Sunday Ticket event with extended game-day hours noted on the resort site.

This location is aimed at poolside dining for guests of all ages; if you plan a poolside group meal, check with the concierge for large-party seating or special events.

  • Food service: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (daily)
  • Bar service: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (daily)
  • Weekly NFL Sunday Ticket event: listed 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (check current schedule)
ServiceHours
Food11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (daily)
Bar11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (daily)
Indoor dining room with tables set and exposed ductwork at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Indoor dining room with tables set and exposed ductwork at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Grotto Bar and poolside drinks

The Grotto Bar is the resort's seasonal swim-up bar set beneath the cascading waterfalls of the Grotto Pool. Guests can swim up to order drinks while the Grotto operates seasonally.

The Grotto Bar is described by the property and third-party listings as a signature amenity and as one of the only swim-up bars on the Emerald Coast; hours vary by season and pool programming. For current operating dates and times (seasonal swim-up service), ask the concierge or front desk.

Pools at the resort include a year-round heated pool and the Grotto Pool; a guest Q&A reported pools remain open until 11:00 PM, though seasonal offerings (like the swim-up bar) can change.

  • Swim-up bar: seasonal — hours vary
  • Pools: Grotto Pool (seasonal features) and a year-round heated pool
  • Pools reported open until 11:00 PM per guest Q&A (confirm with front desk)
FeatureNotes
Swim-up Grotto BarSeasonal — hours vary, check concierge
Pool hoursReported open until 11:00 PM (confirm on arrival)
Illuminated swim-up grotto bar area at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Illuminated swim-up grotto bar area at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Beach Bar and Beach Patio food trucks

The Beach Bar (also called Tripp Tide Beach Bar) sits right off the beach and offers cold drinks, cocktail buckets, hot pizza, and live music with views toward the Okaloosa Island Pier. The Beach Bar is open daily 11:00 AM–8:00 PM.

On the Beach Patio you’ll also find two food trucks: The Frosty Palm (an Airstream-style truck serving milkshakes, boozy shakes, and carnival-style treats) and Sizzle & Smash (savory handhelds like smash burgers and shrimp po'boys). Hours for the food trucks vary; the concierge or the Beach Patio signage will have the day's schedule.

These venues are family-friendly and suitable for casual, pool-to-beach dining. If you have dietary needs or plan to eat at peak times, check with staff for menu details and wait times.

  • The Beach Bar hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (daily)
  • The Frosty Palm: treats and milkshakes (hours vary)
  • Sizzle & Smash: burgers and po'boys (hours vary)
VenueTypical Hours / Note
The Beach Bar11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (daily)
The Frosty Palm (food truck)Hours vary — check concierge/Beach Patio
Sizzle & Smash (food truck)Hours vary — check concierge/Beach Patio

Practical dining tips and daily meals

Breakfast at the resort is available cooked-to-order for an additional fee; the resort lists a daily breakfast service (price shown on booking sites). Sea Oats handles the main breakfast service 7:00 AM–11:00 AM.

Happy hour and lounge service are centered at Sea Oats Bar & Lounge (4:00 PM–6:00 PM). For seasonal or special-event hours (live music, pool programming, NFL events), consult the concierge, front desk, or current postings on arrival.

The property is family-friendly across all dining venues; there are no adults-only dining sections. If you have dietary restrictions, staff can advise which venues and menu items are suitable.

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily for a fee (Sea Oats breakfast 7–11 AM).
  • Ask concierge about seasonal Grotto Bar hours and food-truck schedules.
  • All on-site venues welcome children; no adults-only dining areas are listed.
QuestionWhere to check / whom to ask
Seasonal swim-up hoursFront desk / concierge
Food-truck scheduleBeach Patio signage / concierge
Large-group or event diningBanquet sales or events team via the resort

How to get the latest hours and make requests

Hours can change seasonally and for special events. For the most current dining hours, daily specials, live-music schedules, and large-party requests, contact the front desk or concierge on arrival or call BookResorts agents (24/7) at +1 (888) 605-1350.

If you need restaurant reservations (Sea Oats accepts OpenTable reservations), special dietary accommodations, or private dining for events, the resort staff and events team can help coordinate. For wedding or banquet needs, the resort lists multiple ballrooms and outdoor lawns available for catered events.

When in doubt, check the resort's official site or the on-property concierge for same-day updates — especially for seasonal services like the Grotto Bar and food trucks.

  • To confirm hours the day of arrival: ask front desk or concierge.
  • For reservations: Sea Oats accepts OpenTable; large parties should contact events/banquet staff.
  • For special events (weddings, group dinners): work with the resort's events team.
NeedWho to contact
Daily dining hoursFront desk / concierge
Restaurant reservationSea Oats via OpenTable or front desk
Banquet/private diningEvents/banquet sales team
Destination details checked November 10, 2026; things change, so confirm anything important before you travel.
  1. Dining & Bars — The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach (official site)
  2. Sea Oats Kitchen and Bar — OpenTable listing (hours & reservations)
  3. Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar opens at The Island Resort — PR Newswire
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Is breakfast included with a room at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

No. Breakfast is available cooked-to-order for an additional fee. Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar serves breakfast daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; confirm pricing and inclusions at check-in.

Can I swim up to the Grotto Bar year-round?

No. The Grotto Bar is a seasonal swim-up bar. Hours and seasonal operation vary, so check with the concierge or front desk for current swim-up availability.

What are the Beach Bar hours and does it serve food?

The Beach Bar (Tripp Tide Beach Bar) is open daily 11:00 AM–8:00 PM and serves cold drinks, cocktail buckets, and hot pizza; it also regularly features live music and DJ sets.

Where are the food trucks located and when do they operate?

The Frosty Palm and Sizzle & Smash food trucks operate on the Beach Patio. Their hours vary by day; check Beach Patio signage or ask the concierge for the daily schedule.

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