Pensacola boasts a rich culinary scene, and there is no shortage of eclectic food options nestled along downtown streets. From southern comfort food to Middle Eastern cuisine, there is a spot to satisfy virtually any culinary craving, so take a trip off the “eaten path” discover a few of our favorite downtown dining spots.

Pensacola’s Downtown Improvement Board is inviting the local community to submit a design to turn a parking space into a mini, temporary “parklet” to celebrate International PARK(ing) Day. The #ParkPensacola event takes place during Gallery Night on Sept. 21 and the deadline to submit applications and parklet concepts is Aug. 30, 2018.

There’s something new at the intersection of Palafox and Wright Streets in downtown Pensacola—a magnificent, 19 ft. monument that celebrates the heritage of both Pensacola and the United States of America. Created by sculptors Bob Rasmussen and Kathryn R. Vincze, the monument includes a bronze statue of celebrated Spanish General Bernardo de Gálvez astride his horse and facing north toward the site of Fort George, his hat raised in victory. 

This past holiday season, Pensacola Winterfest brought its “Winterfest Express” miniature train to downtown Pensacola's historic streets. Visitors and locals immediately fell in love with the mini-train, and thus, the idea for an after-Christmas train experience—Winterfest’s Orange Blossom Special—was born.

Palafox Market began eleven years ago as a loosely-organized seasonal farmers market with a handful of vendors. It is now open every Saturday year-round and has more than 150 vendors showcasing products from cold brew coffee to organic beauty products and anything in between. To celebrate the market — and thank its vendors and thousands of loyal customers — Palafox Market will hold an anniversary celebration on May 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the usual market offerings, visitors will enjoy an expanded kids’ area, live music, celebrity chef food tastings featuring fresh vendor ingredients and much more.