Earnest Hemingway

Signature Dishes

Relax in our casual tropical café and experience a taste of the islands

Our island grills offer a diverse menu inspired by Hemingway's thirst for adventure and great food. Each dish is hand crafted and delivers a taste of the islands.

Experience a Taste of the Islands

Appetizers | Soups/Salads | Daily Specials | Lunch Menu | Entrees | Sides | Sandwiches | Kids

Appetizers

  • HAND BREADED CALAMARI

    $ 11

    Flash fried, drizzled with Honey Chipotle Glaze served with our homemade Caribbean Aioli

  • COASTAL CRAB CLAWS

    $ 17

    Flash fried with a drizzle of lemon Aioli and a side of remoulade sauce or sautéed in a rich garlic cream sauce

  • LOCALLY SOURCED HEMINGWAY'S BAKED OYSTERS

    Dozen $ 21 - Half Dozen $ 13 - Three of each $ 21

    Imperial: Crabmeat, peppers, onions, and parmesan cheese
    Italian: Herb butter, parmesan cheese and Italian bread crumbs
    Rockefeller: Spinach and bacon mixture, topped with parmesan cheese
    House: Smoked Gouda and feta cheese, chipolte peppers & panko bread crumbs

  • RAW OYSTERS

    Dozen $ 15 - Half Dozen $ 8

    Served on the half shell with Cocktail sauce and Horseradish

  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL

    $ 13

    Lightly seasoned Jumbo Shrimp served with our house made Remoulade sauce

  • PAN SEARED LUMP CRAB CAKE

    $ 16

    House made served with Remoulade sauce and a Lemon Aioli

  • SEARED AHI TUNA

    $ 13

    Lightly Blackened Ahi Tuna seared to perfection, served over a bed of noodles, lettuce, and peppers

  • JUMPING JACK SHRIMP

    $ 13

    Hand breaded, flash fried, tossed in a Spicy Asian Aioli atop mixed greens

  • SHRIMP AND CRAB SPINACH DIP

    $ 12

    Shrimp and Crab blended with cream cheese and spinach served piping hot with fresh fried tortilla chips

  • LOBSTER FINGERS

    $ 16

    Lightly breaded and deep fried, served with a house made Salted Caramel sauce

  • GRILLED THAI SATAY

    Beef $ 12 - Chicken $ 10

    Marinated beef or chicken, grilled and served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce

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Salads

  • CAESAR

    $ 7

    Crisp romaine with Parmesan Reggiano cheese, tossed with a Traditional Caesar dressing with garlic and croutons

  • HOUSE

    $ 6

    Fresh greens, cucumbers, carrots, red onion and tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • SPINACH

    $ 7

    A bed of baby spinach, with Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette, bacon crumbles, feta cheese and strawberries.

  • WEDGE

    $ 6

    A wedge of Iceberg lettuce topped with Bleu Cheese Dressing, Bacon Bits and Bleu Cheese Crumbles and grape tomatoes

  • GRILLED SALAD TOPPINGS

    Chicken Breast $ 6, Shrimp $ 9, Salmon $ 9

Soups

  • LOBSTER BISQUE

    Cup $ 7 - Bowl $ 10

    Lobster claw and knuckle meat in a thick creamy blend of spices, butter, sherry and cream

  • BLACK BEAN CHILI

    Cup $ 5 - Bowl $ 7

    Black beans and seasoned beef topped with tomato, red onions and Monterey jack cheese

  • NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

    Cup $ 5 - Bowl $ 7

    Tender Clams in a traditional New England chowder

  • SEAFOOD GUMBO

    Cup $ 6 - Bowl $ 9

    A blend of Gulf Coast seafood in a traditional Cajun Roux

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Sides

  • MADUROS

    $ 5

    Sweet plantains with a Salted Caramel dipping sauce

  • GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES

    $ 4

    Fresh Idaho potatoes smashed with garlic, cream and butter

  • LOBSTER MACnCHEESE

    $ 8

    Southern style Baked with Claw and Knuckle meat

  • COLESLAW

    $ 3

    Grandma's secret recipe

  • POTATO MEDLEY

    $ 6

    A variety of potatoes tossed in citrus Garlic butter

  • SPAGHETTI SQUASH

    $ 6

    Fresh garlic, butter, and cracked pepper

  • CUBAN BLACK BEANS

    $ 4

    Cuban black beans simmered in Island spices with garlic and onion

  • ISLAND RICE

    $ 4

    Yellow rice baked with butter and tomatoes

  • SIDEWINDER FRIES

    $ 3

    Thick cut Idaho potatoes served fresh and hot

  • ASPARAGUS

    $ 6

    Sautéed asparagus seasoned with garlic and olive oil, topped with Feta cheese

  • STEAMED BROCCOLI

    $ 4

    Steamed with Garlic and Butter

  • ONION SPIRALS

    $ 5

    A side portion of our fresh thin-sliced onions, hand-breaded and deep-fried, served with our Key Lime Mustard sauce

  • CREAMED SPINACH

    $ 6

    Served piping hot topped with Mozzarella

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DAILY SPECIALS

  • Monday - Jamaican Jerk Wings $1

    4pm-8pm

  • Tuesday - Mahi-Mahi Tacos $2

    4pm-8pm

  • Wednesday - Shrimp Poboy's $5

    4pm-8pm

  • Thursday - Prime Rib $ 1 per ounce

    4pm-8pm

  • Sunday - Brunch

    10am-1:30pm

    Sunday - Burgers $5

    2pm-6pm

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Lunch Menu

Ends at 6pm
  • GRILLED SHRIMP

    $ 11

    Six char-grilled shrimp brushed with Hemingway’s Rum sauce served with Island rice

  • PORK CHOPS

    $ 9

    Two char-grilled pork chops topped with grilled onions over Island rice

  • FRIED GROUPER BASKET

    $ 14

    Gulf Red Grouper served with Sidewinder fries, Coleslaw and Hushpuppies

  • FRIED SHRIMP BASKET

    $ 13

    Plump and delicious served with Sidewinder fries, Coleslaw and Hushpuppies

  • MAHI MAHI TACOS

    $ 13

    Lightly Blackened and stuffed in flour tortillas with pico di gallo, lettuce and avocado poblano sauce, and served with Island rice

  • CHICKEN PAELLA

    $ 10

    Char-grilled citrus marinated chicken breast, smoked sausage, skillet baked with Island rice and tomatoes with a blend of savory spices

  • SHRIMP WRAP

    $ 10

    Flash fried and tossed in our sweet and spicey house made aioli sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with mixed greens and red onion served with Island rice

  • GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

    $ 10

    Citrus marinated char-grilled chicken breast served with pineapple salsa and Island rice

  • SALMON SALAD

    $ 11

    Rum glazed Salmon served on top of a bed of baby spinach, bacon crumbles, Feta cheese in a Chipoltle lime vinagrette, garnished with fresh strawberries

  • CHICKEN ALFREDO

    $ 9

    Citrus marinated chicken breast tossed in fettuccine with red peppers and Alfredo sauce

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Entrees

  • TENDERLOIN CHURRASCO

    $ 38

    Our aged Filet Medallions rubbed with roasted garlic and Island Spices, char-grilled to perfection. Topped with a citrus butter sauce and served with garlic smashed potatoes

  • KETCHUM IDAHO RIBEYE

    $ 29

    14 oz. char-grilled Center Cut Ribeye aged 28 days for optimum flavor and tenderness. Served with skillet tossed potato medley

  • FILET MIGNON

    $ 38

    8oz Hand-Cut Filet seasoned and char-grilled to perfection. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and topped with Marsala wine and Mushroom sauce

  • CHICKEN MARSALA

    $ 13

    Citrus-marinated grilled Chicken breast topped with a Marsala wine and Mushroom sauce. Served with garlic smashed potatoes

  • GRILLED PORK CHOP

    $ 18

    Center cut 10 oz Pork chop served over Garlic smashed potatoes

  • CHICKEN PASTA PORTABELLA

    $ 17

    Citrus-marinated grilled Chicken breast with sliced Sausage and Mushrooms, in a Rich Cream sauce, Parmesan Reggiano cheese, and fettuccine

  • FEATURED STEAK TOPPINGS

    Oscar Style
    Lump Crabmeat and asparagus spears, drizzled with Hollandaise sauce - $8

    Bourbon & Mushroom
    Kentucky Bourbon and Brown Sugar sauce with tender button mushrooms & onions. - $8

    Lobster Thermadore
    Lobster Cream sauce blended with sherry, Parmesan cheese and Lobster meat - $9


    Seasoned Churrasco citrus butter sauce. - $4


    Add a char-grilled Shrimp skewer. - $9

Seafood

  • ASK YOUR SERVER ABOUT OUR FISH SELECTIONS

    Offered Fried or Grilled - $ 27
    Blackened or Jerk spiced - $2
  • LONG BOAT KEY MAHI-MAHI

    $ 29

    Grilled Mahi-Mahi filet topped with sauteed Shrimp, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and a creamy citrus butter sauce served with Island rice

  • TRIGGER FISH FLORENTINE

    $ 32

    Grilled and topped with a spinach and artichoke cream sauce, topped with Feta cheese served over garlic smashed potatoes

  • BLACKENED SNAPPER OLE

    $ 32

    Lightly blackened and covered with shrimp, Andouille sausage, diced tomatoes, garlic butter, served over Island rice

  • GROUPER OSCAR

    $ 33

    Grilled and topped with Lump Crabmeat, asparagus spears, drizzled with Hollandaise sauce, served over Island rice

  • GINGER TUNA

    $ 29

    Yellow fin Tuna served over Yellow rice with a ginger Citrus Buerre Blanc and a hint of raspberry

  • JACK'S HURRICANE SHRIMP

    $ 22

    12 grilled Shrimp brushed with Hemingway's Dark Rum sauce and served with Pineapple Salsa and Island rice

  • RUM GLAZED SALMON

    $ 20

    Char-grilled Rum-Glazed Salmon dusted with Jerk Seasoning and served with Pineapple Salsa and Island Rice

  • FRIED SHRIMP

    $ 22

    A dozen lightly Breaded Shrimp, fried crisp on the outside and tender in the middle, served with Sidewinder fries, and Spicy Cocktail sauce.

  • SEAFOOD PLATTER

    $ 27

    Grouper, Crab claws, Oysters and Jumbo Shrimp fried crisp served with Sidewinder fries, Coleslaw, Spicy Cocktail and Tartar sauce

  • FRIED OYSTER PLATTER

    $ 23

    One dozen fresh fried Oysters, serves with Sidewinder fries, Coleslaw, Hush puppies and spicy cocktail sauce

  • KEY LIME SHRIMP SCAMPI

    $ 20

    Sautéed Shrimp, Roma tomatoes, garlic, Key Lime juice and cilantro tossed with linguini.

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Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with Sidewinder fries

  • BIMINI BURGER

    $ 12

    A half-pound of choice ground beef, hand-pressed and char-grilled with sharp cheddar cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and red onion

    Add Applewood-Smoked bacon, carmelized onions, and/or Black Bean Chili for an additional $1.50 each.

  • CHICKEN SAMMY SUPREME

    $ 13

    Grilled Citrus-marinated chicken breast, served on Cuban bread piled high with ham, Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion and Remoulade sauce

  • FRIED GROUPER BLT

    $ 12

    Stacked tall with Bacon, shredded lettuce and tomato on Fresh Cuban bread and Chef's own Lemon Aoli

  • CUBAN

    $ 11

    Sliced Cuban roast pork, thick cut ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickle, whole grain mustard and mayonnaise on pressed Cuban bread

  • ORIGINAL CHEESESTEAK

    $ 12

    Sliced thin on fresh bread with peppers, onions and Original yellow cheese sauce

  • SHRIMP PO BOY

    $ 12

    Lightly breaded Shrimp, fried crisp, served with Caribbean Aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickle and red onion

  • OYSTER PO BOY

    $ 12

    Hand breaded Oysters, fried to perfection, served with house made spicy cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle and red onion

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Kids Menu

For kids 12 and under
  • FRIED SHRIMP

    $ 7

    Golden fried shrimp with fries

  • CHICKEN FINGERS

    $ 6

    Chicken fingers with fries

  • GRILLED CHEESE

    $ 5

    Grilled cheese sandwich with fries

  • KID BURGER

    $ 5

    Kiddie sized burger served with American cheese & Sidewinder fries

  • LINGUINI

    $ 5

    Linguini with Marinara or Alfredo sauce and garlic brea

  • KIDS FISH

    $ 6

    Grilled or fried fish served with island rice

(For kids 12 and under)

prices and menu items may vary upon availability

Hemingway Drink Classics

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    MOJITO

    A Hemingway original. A refreshing blend of mint, lime, cane sugar and Bacardi rum.
    $7.95

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    TWO FISTED MANGO MARGARITA

    Mango muddled 1800 tequila on the rocks with a Grand Marnier float
    $8.95

  • HURRICANE

    Bacardi Light, Cruzan Black Strap dark rum with Bacardi 151 floater and Caribbean fruit juices.
    $7.95

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  • BLOODY MARY

    Absolut Peppar, a loaded mix, garnished with a spicy green bean and a chili-lime rimmer.
    $7.95

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    PAPA DOBLE DAIQUIRI

    A double shot of Bacardi with lime, grapefruit, and Maraschino.
    $7.95

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    ABACO INN PINA COLADA

    Bacardi Light, Bacardi Anejo, blended with pineapple, coconut juice, and topped with Ron Pampero Anniversario dark rum.
    $8.95

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(850) 934-4747

~ Pensacola Beach ~
Hemingway's Island Grill
Nick Loizos - General Manager

In Business Since 2002

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Hemingway's Island Grill
400 Quietwater Beach Rd. Suite 16
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Phone: 850-934-4747

Business Hours
Mon - Thu: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Fri - Sat: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Due to Hurricane Sally we are currently closed for repairs and look forward to serving our guests again soon

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