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Fish out of Water
Fish Out of Water, the WaterColor Inn & Resort’s signature restaurant, sets a glamorous scene overlooking the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, with virtuoso cuisine and a distinctive wine list to match. The freshest local fish and meats, combined with an eclectic approach to traditional ways of preparing and serving food, translating into dishes unlike anything else offered in the area. A semi-private dining room is available, lined with bottles from the restaurant’s collection of over 3,000, representing some 600+ labels. Fish Out of Water has earned a number of distinctions for excellence. In addition, to garnering an AAA four diamond award, received a Golden Spoon Award from Florida Trend magazine, and also earned a Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(30)
- fit for foodies(28)
- romantic(26)
- scenic view(25)
- great for outdoor dining(17)
- notable wine list(11)
Fish out of Water Reviews List
Review 1 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took my sister here for her birthday. The food was amazing! and the Service was outstanding as well. I will be going back to this resturant many times."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely As Always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Mother's Day Brunch on the porch overlooking the most beautiful water and beach in the world. The service and the food were most wonderful. The bourbon-infused french toast was the best -- simply mouth watering and delicious. It is a tradition to come here for Mother's Day and this year was no doubt one of the greatest."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Anniversary dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I would highly recommend Fish out of Water at Watercolor. Everything was perfect from the food to the service to the view."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 4 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"When I made reservations through Open Table I requested a table with a view because we were celebrating our 25th anniversary. Our view was over the top watching the sun set over the Gulf. The restaurant was beautiful and evidently the management informed all of the wait staff that it was a special occasion for us as they all congratulated us on our anniversary. The food was awesome. Steven, our waiter, was forthcoming with excellent recommendations on everything from cocktails to dessert. They really went out of their way to make a memorable evening for us. We had a great time and will definately return next time we are in the area. I highly recommend it."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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Review 5 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food,absolutely recommend the sweet pea risotto and scallops. Wonderful dining experience, will make Fish Out of Water a regular dining destination!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
From The Nashville Foodies
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I always eat at Fish out of Water when we visit Seaside. It is located in Watercolor Inn, right on the beach. The developers/designers spared no expense when creating this beautiful restaurant. They obviously share the same attention to detail that the chef displays every time we visit. Even though their menu is made up of mostly seafood dishes, they always accommodate my vegetarian diet with a surprise dish that is always delicious. The fried okra is incredible! If you're lucky enough to visit when gazpacho is on the menu, order 2 servings! It is the best I've ever had. Oh, and ask to sit in Brooke's section. She'll take care of you."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Delicious food, fantastic service, with a formal yet casual-feeling dinning room. The grouper and scallops were excellent with a tuna tartare for an appetizer. The meal was completed with an indescribable chocolate soufflé and a peanut butter an glaze provided on the house thanks to our server who celebrated our engagement with us! Also, a mojito that was tart and made properly with real sugar can. Highly recommend a visit, and we will be back!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply my favorite restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Simply my favorite restaurant at the beach.Wonderful staff,Amy greets with the warmest welcome.Encouraged us to bring our grandchildren"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 9 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always, the food was fantastic.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always, the food was fantastic. Service was impeccable, and well paced for our quiet evening out. A great place in South Walton."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was universally
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was universally outstanding. We attempted to try much of what was on the menu. The snapper ceviche, lamb paperadelle and oxtail marmelade were amazing. WThree of us tried the monkfish special which was a very small portion and not quite what we expected according to description. That would be our only criticism. This dining room definately has a more resorty, hotel feel."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice atmosphere for couples.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice atmosphere for couples. Portions were amazingly small. We had the special fish and that must have been a baby cod."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OUTSTANDING dining experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"OUTSTANDING dining experience. The quality, of the food, was matched, by the friendliness and professionalism, of the staff. If, you're staying at Watercolor, or Seaside, you will want, to enjoy a meal, at Fish Out of Water."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 13 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice and great food! Will return!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 14 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food!! The only thing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food!! The only thing we were not crazy was the dessert"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 15 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome food. Awesome atmosphere.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Awesome food. Awesome atmosphere. Service was fantastic. I will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cancelled flight
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Forgot just how delicious the food was
Will definitely return
Used open table to book at late minute after flight was cancelled!"
Will definitely return
Used open table to book at late minute after flight was cancelled!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 17 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food portions are extremely
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food portions are extremely small"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2010
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Review 18 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dine there for several years,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dine there for several years, this is the first time in 2013 after they open for the season. Always loved the place but the food was not what it use to be. Will try some time later but will not go back for a while."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, late-night find, notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 19 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a wonderful dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was a wonderful dining experience with a view and ambiance that is incredible. Everything including decor is tastefully understated and suited to the area with an upscale feel. I highly recommend it!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Jill and Ryan were outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Jill and Ryan were outstanding - as much as the food or ambience. That's one reason I went back three times! When you feel welcomed in a place in which you've never visited and treated to such personal service, you want to come back for more! People underestimate the importance of personal service. The staff at Fish Out Of Water was incredible. I would tell the waiter who is a little too "pompous' in his discertation on food to "tone it down" a little."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had been familiar with Fish
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had been familiar with Fish Out of Water for quite awhile but never had the opportunity to dine there until recently. Unfortunately, I had read mixed reviews in recent weeks but was determined to try it anyway since we were staying at the adjoining Inn. I must say that I was overwhelmed by the level of service, the attention to detail, and the exceptional food. The wine list was amazing and our server was extremely knowledgeable with it and found us the perfect wine to compliment our meal. The food was outstanding, portion size satisfactory and the dessert souffle was one of the best I have ever had. Overall, I would highly recommend the restaurant."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 22 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Our first disappointment after
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our first disappointment after a number of good experiences here. The poor service ruined what should have been a special experience for us."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 23 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love good cooking. We don't
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We love good cooking. We don't love so much, a crowded "hot-spot". On the day before Valentines, Fish out of Water was perfect. Good wait-person, excellent food, great pacing, quiet and dignified but not stuffy, and attention from other personnel. It was a lovely evening, and if we lived here we would go back for all our special occasions. As it is, we will return when we are able, soon, I hope. A special place, for sure."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 24 for Fish out of Water
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place,the best food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place,the best food I had anywhere.Dear,sweet people
Connie Allen"
Connie Allen"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fish out of Water
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate