• The Island Resort & Convention Center is open and operating following the recent storm. We look forward to welcoming you to Okaloosa Island for your upcoming stay.

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Coastal Flavors Meet Family Favorites

The best dining in Fort Walton Beach begins right here at The Island Resort. From beachside and poolside favorites to signature dining spaces, discover options for every taste and every moment of the day. Enjoy tacos and burritos by the pool at Cabana Cantina & Tequileria, or savor fresh flavors from land and seas at Sea Oats. Swim up to the Grotto Bar for a refreshing drink beneath cascading waterfalls. Slip on your flip flops and catch a stunning sunset at the Beach Bar, or grab treats to go from our iconic food trucks-sweet delights from Frosty Palm or savory handhelds from Sizzle n Smash. Unwind, indulge, and live your best vacation life.

 

A wooden table spread with a Mexican feast, including trays of tacos, burritos, salads, salsas, and colorful cocktails.

Cabana Cantina & Tequileria

Embrace the tropical vibes under shady umbrellas at Cabana Cantina & Tequileria. Tacos, burritos, chips and salsa and more are just steps from our pools, so you can get right back to relaxation.
Sea Oats

Sea Oats

Sea Oats Kitchen and Bar is rooted in the rhythms, flavors, and traditions of the Gulf Coast.
A white and pink Airstream-style food trailer branded

Frosty Palm

Grab tasty handcrafted treats and boozy milkshakes just steps from the beach at The Frosty Palm food truck on the Beach Patio.

The Beach Bar

Cold drinks, beach views, you canโ€™t lose. Step off the sand to sip a cold beer or handcrafted cocktails, grab a bite, and enjoy live music at the Beach Bar.
A silver Airstream-style food truck branded

Sizzle & Smash

Grab savory handhelds like smash burgers, shrimp bo poys and more just steps from the beach at The Sizzle & Smash food truck on the Beach Patio.

Grotto Bar

Walk up or swim up to the only swim-up bar on the Emerald Coast. Enjoy drinks day and night as water falls from atop our famous grotto pool.

Happy Hour

Why have just one hour when you can have two? From 4-6pm daily, save on wine, beer, spirits, and snacks.

The Island Resort Events

  • Close-up of a football player's hand with taped fingers gripping a football on a green grass field.
    Oct25

    NFL Sunday Ticket at The Island ๐Ÿˆ

    Catch all the NFL action at Cabana Bar with NFL Sunday Ticket, game-day specials, cold drinks, and plenty of beachside vibes. Bring your crew and make Sunday an Island tradition!

    Cabana Cantina Bar | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Drinks at Sea Oats
    Oct25

    Happy Hour 4-6pm Everyday! ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿน

    Happy hour, Island style. ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿน Join us at the Sea Oats Bar & Lounge every day from 4โ€“6 PM for food and drink specials in a laid-back coastal setting.

    Lounge | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tripp Tide
    Oct28

    DJ Night & Line Dancing at the Beach Bar ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿค 

    Spend your evening at the Beach Bar with live DJ music, Gulf breezes, and line dancing by the water. Join us from 6โ€“7 PM for line dancing lessons, then stick around to enjoy the music, grab a drink, and soak up the coastal atmosphere. No dance experience necessaryโ€”just bring your best moves!

    Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Oct29

    Live music with Alexa Burroughs

    Join us at the Beach Bar from 5โ€“7 PM for live music from Alexa Burroughs! ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŽถ Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy an evening of live music by the Gulf.

    Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Oct30

    Boo on the Beach ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป

    ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป BOO ON THE BEACH IS BACK! Join us October 30 from 6โ€“8 PM for a family-friendly Halloween night by the Gulf, featuring trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, live entertainment, and more!

    Beach Patio | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Oct31

    Live music with Bryan Bludworth

    Join us at the Beach Bar from 5โ€“7 PM for live music from Fort Walton Beach local Bryan Bludworth! ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŽธ Enjoy a mix of familiar hits, โ€™90s country, and original music while you sip a drink and take in the Gulf breeze.

    Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Oct31

    Fire Pit & Sโ€™mores ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿซ

    Gather around the fire pit for a cozy evening of sโ€™mores and good conversation at The Island. Join us on the Neverland Island Patio for a little fireside fun and a sweet treat to enjoy together.

    Neverland Patio | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Nov26

    ๐Ÿฆƒ Thanksgiving Dinner at The Island

    Gather around the table this Thanksgiving for a family-style feast featuring seasonal favorites, traditional sides, and homemade desserts. ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿ‚
    12 PM โ€ข 2 PM โ€ข 4 PM | $45 adults โ€ข $25 children

    Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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