SOUTH MARKET – American
Seafood restaurant and bar on East Main Street in downtown Pensacola — fresh food, craft cocktails, relaxed atmosphere — running brunch and dinner daily with oysters, shrimp and grits, crab cake benedicts, and bread pudding closing. Gluten-free lanes, private events, and a deep wine list round the chill-vibe formula. It suits Main Street brunch commitments, oyster-hour landings, cocktail-first dinners, and locals who bring friends and stay long. The Main Street address anchors it in Pensacola's revived downtown, walkable from the theaters and the waterfront both.
232 E MAIN ST, PENSACOLA, FL, 32502 646 593 1946 https://eatsouthmarket.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at SOUTH MARKET
Dairy-Free at SOUTH MARKET
SOUTH MARKET in Pensacola has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Oyster Sampler, On the Half Shell and Fresh Catch Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at SOUTH MARKET
SOUTH MARKET in Pensacola has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Oyster Sampler, On the Half Shell and Fresh Catch Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at SOUTH MARKET
SOUTH MARKET in Pensacola has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Oyster Sampler, Oysters Gregory and On the Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at SOUTH MARKET
SOUTH MARKET in Pensacola has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Cakes, Cranberry Chicken Salad and Shrimp & Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at SOUTH MARKET
SOUTH MARKET in Pensacola has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at SOUTH MARKET
SOUTH MARKET in Pensacola has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts and Hand Cut Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at SOUTH MARKET
SOUTH MARKET in Pensacola has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts and Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at SOUTH MARKET
SOUTH MARKET in Pensacola has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts, Hand Cut Fries and Stone Ground Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at SOUTH MARKET
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Cranberry Chicken Salad | 25.3 g | 26 g |
| Bacon Jam Burger | 40.5 g | 25.5 g |
| Strawberry Fields Salad | 66.7 g | 19.2 g |
| Top Of The Rock | 58.2 g | 16.3 g |
| Crab Cakes | 0.4 g | 15.2 g |
| Grouper Piccata | 4.5 g | 13.1 g |
| Caprese Flatbread | 19.5 g | 11 g |
| Stone Ground Grits | 0.2 g | 10.9 g |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip | 9.6 g | 9.8 g |
| Blackberry Margarita | 45.9 g | 9.5 g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 55.9 g | 6.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Oysters
- Oysters Gregory - $18: Chopped Shrimp and Crabmeat in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Top Of The Rock - $17: House Creamy Parmesan Spinach and Artichoke Dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Bacon Gouda Oysters - $18: Neuske's double-smoked bacon, gouda, and parmesan compound butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Oyster Sampler - $35: 12 oysters, Three of each topping Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- On the Half Shell - $13: Freshly shucked raw oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
To Share
- Tuna Poke Stack - $21: Ahi Tuna in Ponzu, Avocado, Cucumber, Pico, Rice, Fried Rice Noodles, Sriracha Aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $15: House creamy baked spinach dip served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Brussels - $14: Neuske's double-smoked bacon jam, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $22: Two seared crab cakes, corn salsa, and remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Flatbread - $18: Fresh pesto, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella, balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Bites - $18: Cornmeal dusted grouper lightly fried, remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Shrimp & Grits - $26: Blackened extra jumbo shrimp, white corn grits, caramelized onions, bell peppers, andouille, and Creole cream Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $25: Breaded, pan-fried chicken breast with a white wine caper butter sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Jam Burger - $18: 7 oz hand-patted beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, Neuske's double-smoked bacon jam, hand-cut fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $19: Blackened Grouper or Gulf Shrimp, pineapple island slaw, corn salsa, remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Pasta - $23: Sausage, red bell peppers, penne pasta, tossed in a cajun Alfredo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Meatloaf - $23: Family recipe, South Market secret sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Piccata - $36: Battered and pan-seared, topped with white wine caper butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Fish and Grits - $36: Blackened red fish over collard greens and white corn grits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Catch Fish: Fresh from the Gulf of Mexico - hand selected and never frozen Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Strawberry Fields Salad - $23: Grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, candied pecans, feta, balsamic glaze, and field greens Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cranberry Chicken Salad - $19: Cranberry chicken salad over field greens, tomato, red onion, balsamic glaze, and balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $9: Cucumbers, onion, tomato, parmesan, field greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Macaroni and Cheese - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens - $6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Cut Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Veggies - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussel Sprouts - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stone Ground Grits - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Old Fashioned - $14: Four Roses Bourbon, House Simple, Angostura Bitters
- Blackberry Margarita - $14: Tequila, Organic Agave Nectar, Fresh Pressed Lime, Crème de Mur
- Spicy Pineapple Margarita - $12: Roasted Jalapeno-Infused Tequila, Fresh Pressed Lime, Pineapple Juice, Organic Agave Nectar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Basil Berry Ginger Spritz - $7: Fresh Basil, Blackberries, Lemon Simple and Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Saratoga Springs Sparkling Water - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about SOUTH MARKET
- Is SOUTH MARKET dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. SOUTH MARKET has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Oyster Sampler, On the Half Shell and Fresh Catch Fish.
- What can I eat at SOUTH MARKET on a dairy-free diet?
- Baked Oyster Sampler, On the Half Shell and Fresh Catch Fish carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does SOUTH MARKET have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Brussel Sprouts and Hand Cut Fries.
- Is SOUTH MARKET gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at SOUTH MARKET?
- Shrimp & Grits, at roughly 32.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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