Cheap Eats on 30A

[Paula]

People on this board have noted that it's hard to find cheap and good food along 30A. So, let's get some recommendations going. We should be thinking both places to dine in and get take-out. What do you do when you don't want to cook but want something good to eat along 30A? Can a family of 4 eat for about $25-30 anywhere on 30A? Recommendations for good picnic food on the beach?

As I mentioned on other threads, we:

Get take-out from Angelinas (we like the seafood linquini -- and one serving is enough for two people or plenty of left-overs)

Get very good oyster po'boys at Shades by the Loop for about $7.00. Their menu is very good and reasonably priced.

We've bought prepared but uncooked crab cake "mix" from seafood places (the one we used at Seagrove was excellent but is now out of business) and cooked the crab cakes at the cottage.

We also buy steamed shrimp and put it on home-cooked past for an easy meal.

Someone once mentioned on this board that there's a place in Grayton that has inexpensive hot dogs. Anyone know where it is?

Publix has a lot of food for take-out. What are your favorites from Publix? We haven't taken advantage of Publix take-out yet.

Other ideas?

 

[Jdarg]

D&K's- on same side of street as Zoo Gallery, close to the corner (well I guess on the corner). There is a nice view.

 

[Smiling JOe]

" Someone once mentioned on this board that there's a place in Grayton that has inexpensive hot dogs. Anyone know where it is?"

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Grayton Corners General Store has 1/4 # hot dogs that are tasty and cost <$2 each. You must go during prime lunch time to get a dog cooked just right. After 1:30pm any dogs remaining on the burner tend to be overcooked.

Another cheap eats is Snapperheads, but it is for locals only, no Prada allowed. Seriously, Snapperheads is a local dive and anyone is welcome, but wear a ragged tee shirt, shorts and flip flops to feel at home. They have the best bacon cheeseburger (aka - walking heart attack) on 30A. Wait a minute, is a Bacon White Cheddar Kobe burger the considered a bacon cheeseburger? Well, Snapperheads has one of the best burgers on 30A. Shrimp and oyster baskets are good and the Grouper sandwiches are tasty too. Beer is cheap, and the scene is mostly locals with a slight mix of tourist.

Cacoons is a cheap eat if you get the right food. Their barbecue sandwich is huge and comes with chips for under $6.

 

[Unplugged]

On another thread, someone suggested Publix fried chicken for an economical meal - it's very good.

 

[seagrover]

Snapperheads is great!! They have a great Rubin sandwich.

 

[Kimmifunn]

Snapperheads is great!! They have a great Rubin sandwich.

There is a place on Andalusia...I think it's called BB's Dip Factory. Ever been?

 

[beachmouse]

Publix also does a good rotisserie chicken, and their subs have Boar's Head meats and cheeses on them.

 

[Chickpea]

People on this board have noted that it's hard to find cheap and good food along 30A. So, let's get some recommendations going. We should be thinking both places to dine in and get take-out. What do you do when you don't want to cook but want something good to eat along 30A? Can a family of 4 eat for about $25-30 anywhere on 30A? Recommendations for good picnic food on the beach?

As I mentioned on other threads, we:

Get take-out from Angelinas (we like the seafood linquini -- and one serving is enough for two people or plenty of left-overs)

Get very good oyster po'boys at Shades by the Loop for about $7.00. Their menu is very good and reasonably priced.

We've bought prepared but uncooked crab cake "mix" from seafood places (the one we used at Seagrove was excellent but is now out of business) and cooked the crab cakes at the cottage.

We also buy steamed shrimp and put it on home-cooked past for an easy meal.

Someone once mentioned on this board that there's a place in Grayton that has inexpensive hot dogs. Anyone know where it is?

Publix has a lot of food for take-out. What are your favorites from Publix? We haven't taken advantage of Publix take-out yet.

Other ideas?

Paula,
We like Summer Kitchen a lot - tasty and good variety and a break from fish sandwiches.
Shades by the Loop is also pretty good although closer to $10 for lunch with drink.
If you drive about 1 mile east of 30A you can eat at Spicy Noodle (sadly NOT thai or asian food like I had hoped) but they make good pizza and a good cesar salad.
Yannis is also quite good - they make a pretty good gyro
Fonville Press also is serving lunch - paninis, soups and salads

 

[tylerT]

D&K's- on same side of street as Zoo Gallery, close to the corner (well I guess on the corner). There is a nice view.

D&K's is closing - going to find dining. Got the scoop from an employee.

 

[Smiling JOe]

D&K's is closing - going to find dining. Got the scoop from an employee.

That should be interesting.