Best Appetizers in Niceville & Beyond: The Local’s Wins Finest

When you’re looking for the best appetizers in Niceville and beyond, The Local’s Eatery has another reason to be on your list. The Local’s has been named a 2026 Finest on the Emerald Coast Community’s Choice Awards winner in the Appetizers category.

The Finest on the Emerald Coast awards recognize local businesses across the Emerald Coast, with winners selected through community voting. For The Local’s, earning recognition in the Appetizers category is a special honor and a reflection of the support the restaurant receives from its customers and the local community.

A Local Favorite for Appetizers

At The Local’s, appetizers are more than just something to enjoy before the main course. The menu features a variety of options that are perfect for sharing with friends, enjoying with a drink or even turning into a meal of their own.

Guests can choose from favorites such as Hot Krab Dip, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Smoked Chicken Wings, just to name a few. Of course, there’s the crowd favorite Smoked Fish Dip served with fresh Greek pita.

Whether you’re meeting friends for lunch, stopping in for Happy Hour or starting an evening out on the Emerald Coast, The Local’s offers plenty of options to get the table started.

The Local’s now offers Happy Hour ALL DAY on Wednesday and Sunday! All other days it is from 3 – 6 pm. And Happy Hour includes $2 off appetizers!

Celebrating a Finest on the Emerald Coast Win

The Local’s is happy to have another opportunity to celebrate with the community that has supported the restaurant. Also, this is not their first Finest on the Emerald Coast award. In past years, they have won in various categories. They are proud to serve a wonderful community that provides such great support.

Located in Niceville, The Local’s offers a relaxed dining experience with indoor seating and an outdoor patio. The menu features much more than appetizers, with seafood, smoked specialties, burgers, tacos, sandwiches, daily specials and more.

So, whether you’re searching for the best appetizers in Niceville, looking for a place to meet friends for Happy Hour or simply want to enjoy a meal on the Emerald Coast, The Local’s Eatery has plenty of reasons to stop by.

Congratulations to The Local’s on being named a 2026 Finest on the Emerald Coast winner in the Appetizers category!

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Hours

Monday – Sunday

11 AM – 8 PM

Location

113 John Sims Pkwy W. Niceville, FL 32578
(Directly behind Emerald Coast Marine Center)