Crema's Take
“Gulf Drive Cafe trades on beachfront views and a fun tiki-bar atmosphere rather than consistent food or drink quality—the sunset spot is genuinely appealing, but reviews consistently flag overpriced, frozen seafood and generic execution that doesn't justify the price tag. If you're going for drinks, a casual vibe, and to watch the sunset with friends, it works; if you're expecting restaurant-quality food, you'll likely be disappointed. Visit for the view and the scene, not the kitchen.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →My wife and I both ordered a fried shrimp entree for $28 which was bad enough only to be served generic level prefab out of the box shrimp and frozen generic fries. No restaurant that is literally feet from the gulf should be serving boxed shrimp. Wait staff confirmed that it…
We had a magical sunset evening at the Gulf Drive Cafe . We asked for a table just at the beach line. The view was spectacular with gorgeous fire reds and pinks as the sun set on a shimmering gulf . Madison our server was attentive and very sweet. We also met Voula who greeted…
Fun & casual place to eat or drink and have a wonderful beach view. Pet friendly as I brought Lucy & Ethel in their stroller. Building looks like a large tiki hut, open air. Lots of TVs to watch any game. Very friendly staff. Nice beer options.
Definitely a place you want to visit when you're at holmes beach. The drinks are wonderful and the food was great. They have live music, and the ocean views are fantastic. A great place to go, have drinks and enjoy the ocean views.
The ambiance, food and drinks were absolutely amazing! Maddy our server was on point with all recommendations made from drinks to the food! She was warm and friendly! Watching the sunset was just breathtaking!
Crema Reviews
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