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Hemingway's Island Grill

Hemingway's Island Grill

Gulf Breeze, FL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 29 Reviews
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29 Reviews
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    Maribel R. Sent on 11/20/2019
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    Happy Bride!!!

    Hemmingway is an absolute beautiful venue for a wedding 💖 The food and drinks were delicious! Everyone kept saying how the food was so good and the views were extraordinary!! Also Sarah is the best decorator ever!! She did such a great job, totally envisioned my view and made it come alive!!! Thank you so much for making our special night even more special 💖
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    Gorgeous rehearsal spot

    We chose Hemingway’s as the location for our rehearsal dinner in October of this year. Normally the weather is gorgeous but of course it was cloudy and windy the night of. Sarah was amazing and moved our location to the downstairs area and it was stunning! The tables she designed for us and view of the bay side was absolutely incredible. All of our guests raves about the views and the food. The buffet style menu was perfect and the little desserts were amazing. The bartender and staff were very professional and kind and were always checking on us for our needs. I would recommend this as a location 100% for anyone!
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    Taylor Sent on 08/08/2019
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    The perfect venue on a budget

    Hemingway’s staff was incredible. They made planning a wedding so much easier, and went above and beyond to make my wedding run smoothly. Sarah is a real professional. She did all the decor and coordination for my ceremony and receptions. It all went so smoothly and my decorations were perfect for our day. This was a very affordable venue that exceeds exceptions for a beach wedding. The food was incredible. It was overall a great place to host our wedding.
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    Greg Sent on 04/09/2018
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    I want to thank Sarah for all her hard work. She did an awesome job to help make our wedding day so special. The food and service were awesome! We couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you so much Sarah and Hemingways.
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    Rika Sent on 11/05/2017
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    The entire team at Hemingway's was spectacular and made our wedding an amazing and truly magical evening.
    From the very first email, Rhonda was helpful, encouraging, and accommodating to every customization and personal request we had. She executed the vision and feel of our wedding perfectly; you could tell that weddings are her forte and passion.
    The ease of having one group cover so many parts of the wedding was a lifesaver. They took care of the ceremony (including decor), cocktail hour, reception food, decor, drinks, and desserts, and did it it all wonderfully.
    The location right on the beach was everything we could have asked for. The sugar white sand was perfect for our ceremony, and the open sky and bistro lighting of the rooftop bar was magical at night.
    My guests couldn't stop raving about how wonderful the food was. The buffet items provided everyone with something they would love, even accommodating guests with dietary restrictions. Every item was delicious and well prepared, and the staff was warm, friendly, and helpful to everyone in attendance.
    The entire event was marvelous, and I couldn't recommend every part of Hemingway's enough.
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 04/22/2017
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    Our wedding at Hemingways last week was everything we could have ever dreamed of. I started planninh our dream day with Rhonda back in January when i can down to visit from utah were my husband and i live, she was super easy to work with and gave us everything we asked for, being a destination bride is really stressful however Rhonda made everything so easy, and took almost all the stress off of me. Ti work with her was a pleasure and we really enjoyed everything that we got, the price was affordable and completely worth every penny. I feel you normally pay a lot when planning a destination wedding but honestly our money was well spent. Being a destination bride it was really important to have somebody that understood what we wanted and who work with what our budget was. Everybody at Hemingway's did a wonderful job, they treated Our Guest wonderfully and with such respect, they got everything set up for us that way all we had to do was get dressed and show up. WHICH IS HOW YOUR BIG DAY SHOULD GO! I completely recommend them for any of your wedding or party needs, definitely go meet Rhonda if you havent had the pleasure she's one of the nicest people I've ever met. We really appreciate her and everything that Hemingway's did for us. We have been married one week and honestly thanks to hemingways our wedding was perfect and that made our honeymoon even better since we were able to relax and not stress about anything. Some brides look back on their wedding day with regrets but from my stand point if you have the right venue and wedding day coordinater you wont have any regrets! From Mr & Mrs Preston thank you for everything!! We look forward to coming in to dine in the future and reliving our big day for years to come!! 04.14.17
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    Nathan Sent on 01/13/2016
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    Great job and great place for a wedding and/or reception!! We were so impressed with Rhonda and all the Hemingway's staff. Rhonda, the events coordinator, was awesome! From the first time we met her there all the way to the big day she was always available for questions and took care of everything. She went above and beyond of what we expected. The day of our wedding it was really windy on the beach but she was able to adjust the seating arrangements and whole setup to accommodate our party of 150 people. All the table decorations that we considered using she already had onsite and were available to use for a very reasonable price! We shopped around the Pensacola area for different venues with and without catering options and Hemingway's really was the best all around deal based on venue atmosphere, food options, pricing, and customer service.
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    Jessica Sent on 07/07/2015
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    Rhonda made our rehearsal dinner at the Tower Bar spectacular! Amazing food, amazing views, amazing service. We couldn't have imagined a better night.
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    Melanie Sent on 06/15/2015
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    Beautiful area for a rehearsal. Food was great and was so much fun on the roof!
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    Taryn Sent on 07/16/2015
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    My guests cannot stop talking about the food, the ambiance of Bimini (their ground floor room) and how amazingly helpful and friendly the service was at our reception. We cannot say enough good things about them! The chef went above and beyond to make sure our menu was exactly what we needed for all the tastes and diets of our guests and we could not be more appreciative! I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!
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    Jennifer Sent on 04/30/2015
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    Rhonda was very accommodating. Even when the number of our guests tripled & our wedding was moved up a couple of hours due to the weather. The decorations were beautiful, the food was awesome & the service was on point.
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    Hillary Sent on 12/01/2014
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    First, I would just like to say that Hemingway's in general is one of the best restaurants in the Pensacola area. It has been a favorite of my husband and I's for years! That being said, we knew we wanted to have our rehearsal dinner here.

    My mother handled most of the planning and coordinating with Hemingway's and Ms. Rhonda. I will say that Ms. Rhonda was incredibly sweet and so easy to work with! Initially, we were going to have the dinner on the rooftop but it was a bit too cold. Ms. Rhonda gave us the option of heaters on the roof or moving indoors. We chose indoors. When we arrived, everything was set up exactly as we had described. Ms. Rhonda even decorated for the event and matched our colors perfectly!

    We had multiple dinner options and hosted beer and wine. The prices were extremely reasonable for all the services received. And the food... was amazing! As always at Hemingway's. We could not have been happier with the Ms. Rhonda, the staff, and our service at Hemingway's!
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    Nicole Sent on 10/29/2014
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    Hemingway's was the absolute perfect place for our wedding reception. It was right on the water, it opened up to the sand. All of our guests commented on how beautiful it was for a wedding reception. Rhonda, Hemingway's event coordinator, was absolutely amazing as well. She was extremely accommodating, she really listened to what my husband and I wanted, and she was able to put together our dream wedding. The food was amazing as well. I would definitely recommend Hemingway's for anyone looking for a outdoorsy/beachy wedding. It was perfect for us!
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    Lyndsey Sent on 07/24/2014
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    Our daughter's reception was held at Hemingway's Island Grill on June 28, 2014. From the first contact with Rhonda we received the highest quality of service and flexibility. Rhonda was quick to respond to emails, text, and phone calls allowing for easy planning and a hassle free relaxing reception. The staff and food were beyond a 5 rating! The food was beyond exceptional, both in presentation and in flavor! I feel for the value we received beyond the value of our dollar. Thank you to Rhonda, her staff and Hemingway's Island Grill for making their day perfect!
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    Jessie Sent on 05/01/2013
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    The Venue and the food/drinks exceeded my expectations of a Venue. The weather helped with being absolutely beautiful outside. Our Ceremony was on the Tower Deck overlooking the Sound and was a gorgeous backdrop for our photos. Just about every person at our Reception came to us telling my Husband and I how amazing the food tasted. We had Fried Catfish :) The Service was topnotch with every server willing to help and go beyond their call of duty to make us happy. Thank you so much to Rhonda the Event Coordinator here who helped me with everything. She is such an amazing asset to this Restaurant and they should be very happy to have her leading their team. Thanks again Hemingway's, you aimed to please and you did just that!
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    Michael Sent on 06/25/2012
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    Hemingway's Island grill is one of the most amazing sites you'll find for a reception. The staff is great to work with and the venue doesn't need many decorations to look amazing. You walk out of the restaurant right onto the beach. The food is amazing, too. We had the island citrus chicken, rum glazed salmon, and prime rib and it didn't come close to breaking the bank. I would highly recommend this venue for any party needs but especially a wedding reception.
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    Amanda Sent on 06/04/2012
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    This restaurant was amazing. The food was great (my husband and I didn't eat there so we took a little plate with us), the drinks were AMAZING, the space was just gorgeous and the staff was amazing. Mrs. Rhonda, the event specialist, was there and walked me through from beginning to end. Cant wait til the next time we go to Pensacola. Cant wait to eat at Hemingways again!!
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    Abby Sent on 05/15/2012
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    Rhonda at Hemingway's was amazing! She always got back to me quickly and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. She was even able to refer a great DJ for us when we were still looking for one. The food was great, the service was great, and even though I normally would have had to set up myself, the staff there did it for me since the linens were delivered late (and they did a great job of it)!!! Thanks to Rhonda and her Hemingway's crew.
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    Mrs. Sent on 08/02/2011
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    After our ceremony, we all went to Hemingway's for a late dinner. Rhonda was absolutely amazing & so accommodating to our unique reception. They allowed us to drop off the cake the morning before to hold it until our dinner. When we got there, everything was all set up for us, ready to go. They have a variety of foods to choose from to make all of your guests happy. Our waitress was one of the best I've ever had. The food was really good, as well - & the view from the restaurant, as well as the aesthetics of the restaurant are beautiful! Thank you so much for everything Hemingway's!!
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    Michele Sent on 10/30/2010
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    Wow, is all we can say. Rhonda and Nic two of the general managers did every thing they could to help make the wedding reception the best. The food was very good and plenty of it. Everyone who attended the reception raved about the venue and the food. Defintely a great place to have a wedding reception.
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    Jenna Sent on 06/27/2010
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    We held our weekday wedding reception at Hemingway's. The staff there was very accommodating and flexible with our setup. We used the third flood deck which provided a beautiful view with the patio lights above us. The food was excellent and the staff on site was very attentive. We opted for a buffet and there was more than enough food. All of our guests loved the location and the reception.
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    Karen Sent on 07/17/2008
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    Hemingways' was the perfect place for our wedding. Mike was incredibly helpful and accomodating--he took all the guess work out for me. The wait staff was professional and did very well in keeping up with our group. Food was yummy and drinks never stopped flowing! Everyone is still raving about it!
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    Kayla Sent on 05/26/2017
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    My husband and I hosted our wedding reception at Hemingway's just last week and everything was perfect. The food was fantastic, and affordable. Rhonda is a gem! The venue , food, and atmosphere were everything I could have imagined. Our wait staff was attentive and fun! Everything went off without a hitch! My guests are still talking about how perfect everything was. You get far more than what you pay for!
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    Angela Sent on 05/29/2014
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    Hemingway's is a really nice place to have dinner! Everyone seemed to enjoy the food and drinks at the reception. They were well prepared for our party of 20 and even had a little table for me to use for the cake. Our waitress had a great personality and did a wonderful job taking care of us!
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    Victoria Sent on 07/19/2012
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    June 23rd 2012, We had our wedding ceremony on the beach located behind Hemingway's Island Grill then a reception with a sit down dinner where our guest choose from a menu of four dishes that my groom and I picked from taste testing 5 different choices the prior week. The food was spectacular! Wouldn't change a thing about dinner. The Wait Staff and Bar Staff were super friendly and worked quickly and well together. The manager, Rhonda, was great about replying to my phone calls and emails with all my requests, questions and concerns in a reasonable amount of time. Her assistant Sarah met with us for the taste testing appointment and then took over with decorating tables and bar for our reception. The staff went the extra mile for us and even moved chair sashes from the rental folding chairs we had for our wedding ceremony to the chairs at the dinning table on the Tower where our reception was held. The down side of our day was that water continiously leaked across the dance floor from a line or refrigeration equipment- I worried someone would fall. Also it's expesive for guests not to show last minute due to your cost is by your head count. Beautilful view of the gulf/ocean from the Tower. We started our day with a sun set at 6pm! Gorgeous!
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