VIP Pensacola is proud to announce the highly anticipated winners of the 2026 Best in Pensacola awards. We are grateful to have a platform for this annual celebration of excellence and are continually inspired by the support our community shows for local businesses during the nomination and voting phases.
From April 8 to 24, readers and community members nominated their favorite businesses across six key categories: Entertainment, Services, Shopping & Retail, Wedding, Health & Wellness, and Cocktails & Cuisine. The top ten nominees in each group then advanced to the voting round, which took place from May 11-22.
The remarkable people, places, and businesses make Pensacola a truly exceptional place to live, work, and enjoy. The feedback we receive from our readers continues to affirm that Best in Pensacola is a vibrant and diverse reflection of what makes this community shine. We are excited to recognize this year’s winners as standouts in Pensacola’s thriving business landscape. For those still searching for their favorites, consider this your exclusive guide to discovering some of the best our area has to offer.
While we’re proud to honor several repeat winners who have consistently set the standard, we’re equally excited to welcome several new names to this year’s list. Their recognition highlights the ongoing innovation, service, and dedication that define Pensacola’s entrepreneurial spirit.
Thank you to all our readers who participated in Best in Pensacola. And of course, congratulations to all the outstanding nominees and winners. We look forward to celebrating your achievements at the Black Tie Ball in September at the Hilton on Pensacola Beach.
Health & Wellness
Physical Therapy
Andrews PT
Senior Living Community
Arcadia Senior Living Pace
Walk In Clinic/Urgent Care
Baptist UC 9 Mile Rd
Primary Care Physician (MD, DO)
Charles Blay, DO – Woodlands Medical Specialists
Pain Management
Clearway Pain Solutions
Specialty Fitness Center
Club Pilates
Primary Care Provider Mid-Level (APRN, PA)
Debbie Sprague, APRN – Woodlands Medical Specialists
Med Spa
Drip Parlor
Family Dentist
Dr. Stephanie Tilley – Emerald Coast Smiles by Design
Weight Loss Program
Evolve Medical
Eye Care Professional
Fifty Dollar Eye Guy
Independent Pharmacy
First City Drugs
Orthodontist
Fishbein Orthodontics
Medical Practice
Gulf Coast Hearing Center
Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery
Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery
Chiropractor
Henry Chiropractic
Place for a Massage
Henry Chiropractic
Women’s Wellness Provider
Karen Kennedy MD
Botox/Injectables
Kevin Welch, MD – Welch Skin Care
Dermatologist
Kevin Welch, MD – Welch Skin Care
Pediatrician
Pensacola Pediatrics
Permanent Makeup
Pensacola PMU
Podiatrist
Pensacola Podiatry
Men’s Health Provider
ProHealth
Hormone Treatment Specialists
SOLÍSE Med Spa
Cosmetic Dentist
Spanish Trail Dentistry
Alternative/Natural Medicine
Stern Chiropractic Clinic
Aesthetician
Still Waters Day & Medical Spa
Anti Aging Service
The Skin Care Center at Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery
Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Trulieve
Assisted Living/Memory Care
Windermere Memory Care Center & Assisted Living
Medical Center/Medical Group
Woodlands Medical Specialists
Wedding & Bridal
Place for Rehearsal Dinner
5eleven Palafox
Wedding Planner
Chelsea McBrien Weddings & Events
Photo Booth
Coastal Pix Photo Booth
Wedding Caterer
Culinary Productions
Place for a Tux
Gent’s Formal Wear
Wedding Cake/Confections
JB’s Cakery & Confections
Place to Buy an Engagement Ring
Jewelers Trade Shop
Wedding Florist
Just Judy’s
Ceremony Venue
Live Oak Pensacola
Wedding Rentals
Sexton’s Event Rentals
Wedding Photography
Tabetha Norton Photography
Reception Venue
The Sanctuary
Bridal Store
Two Times a Lady
Entertainment
Place to Take the Kids/Family Entertainment
Blue Wahoos Baseball
Place for a Date
Blue Wahoos Baseball
Charter Boat Service
Frisky Mermaid
Staycation
Hilton Pensacola Beach
Place to Go Dancing
Seville Quarter
Annual Event
The Big Gala – Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWFL
Place to See and be Seen
The Wine Bar on Palafox
Place for “Girls’ Night Out”
The Wine Bar on Palafox
Golf Course
Tiger Point
Shopping & Retail
Locally Owned Retailer
Award Masters Inc.
Specialty Retailer
Award Masters Inc.
Home Decor/Accessories
Bodacious Upstairs
Furniture
Coast Furniture
Women’s Accessories
Drift Boutique
Eyeglasses/Sunglasses
Fifty Dollar Eye Guy
Boutique
GiGi’s Boutique
Fine Jewelry
Jewelers Trade Shop
Seafood Market
Joe Patti’s Seafood
Women’s Apparel
Lee Tracy
Men’s Apparel
Lil’ John’s Big & Tall Men’s Fashion & Alterations
Fashion Jewelry
Not Too Shabby Shop Antique and Vintage Mall
Pet Store
Petland Pensacola
Gift Shop
Rusted Arrow Mercantile
Liquor Store
Total Wine
Wine Shop
Wine World
Services
Hair Salon
850 Salon
Flooring
Act1 Flooring
Manicure/Pedicure
Adore You Salon
Real Estate Professional – Female
Amber Jernigan – Engel & Völkers Pensacola
Specialty Cleaning (Chimney, Pressure Wash, etc)
ARC Chimney Sweeps
Payroll/HR
Avalon HR
Real Estate Company
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – Main Street Properties
Pet Grooming/Boarding
Cain’s Dog House
Accounting Firm
Christina Powers Tax
Home Repair/Handyman
Clark’s Repair & Renovation
Alarm/Security
Coastal Protection, Inc.
Customer Service
Coffee Guy Cafe
Bank
Community Bank
Cleaning Service
Emerald Coast Commercial Cleaning Company
Countertop/Granite
Emerald Coast Granite & Tile
Law Firm
Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon
Real Estate Professional – Male
Erik Hansen – Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast
Funeral Home
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory
Charity/Nonprofit
Feeding the Gulf Coast
Dance Studio
First Dance Ballroom Studio
Website Development
Foundary Peak (Salz Studio)
Automobile Dealer – Pre-Owned
Frontier Motors
Automobile Repair Service
Gary Sapp Automotive Service Center
Auto Body Repair
Gross & Son Paint & Body Shop
Real Estate Team
Hansen Team
Air Conditioning & Heating Company
Hayes Air Experts
Financial Advisor
Heinsight Wealth Stewardship
Place for Eyelashes
iBrow Experts
Event Rentals
Kent’s Special Events
Automobile Dealer – New
Kia Autosport of Pensacola
General Contractor
Kloud9 Custom Homes & Remodeling
Roofing Company
King’s Roofing
Homebuilder
Kloud9 Custom Homes & Remodeling
Golf Cart/ATV
Kool Karts
Property Management
Main Street Property Management
Boat Sales & Service
MarineMax
Interior Designer
One Orchards Lane
Plumbing Service
Paradise Home Services
Credit Union
Pen Air Credit Union
Electrician/Electrical Contractor
Pensacola Bay Electric
Limo/Transportation Service
Pensacola Party Bus
Title Company
Pensacola Title Company
Restoration Company
Pro Clean Restoration and Cleaning
Mortgage Company
Rapid Rate Mortgage
Moving/Storage Company
Rowe’s Moving Logistics
Banker
Ryan Whitworth – PenAir Credit Union
Florist
Southern Gardens Florist and Gifts
Real Estate Agent – Residential
Stephanie Harrington – Engel & Völkers Pensacola
Event/Banquet Space
Supposey Warehouse & Gardens
Specialty Contractor
Sure Shot Outdoors
Photographer
Tabetha Norton Photography
IT Services
Team Logic IT
Staffing Company
TEL Staffing & HR
Real Estate Agent- Commercial
The Christina Leavenworth Team
Insurance Firm
Thompson- Walden Insurance
Veterinary Clinic
Woodbine Animal Clinic
New Business
Your Choice Senior Care
Cocktails & Cuisine
Restaurant – Downtown
Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano
Breakfast
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Restaurant -Overall
Brother Fox
Sports Bar
Bubba’s 33
Brunch
Calvert’s in the Heights
Casual Dining
Calvert’s in the Heights
Dessert
Chrisoula’s Cheesecake Shoppe
Place for Coffee
Coffee Guy Cafe
Catering
Culinary Productions
Pizza
East Hill Pizza
Brewery/Craft Beer
Gary’s Beer Garden
Restaurant – Cordova Area
George Bistro + Bar
Restaurant – Pensacola Beach
Grand Marlin
BBQ
Hot Spot BBQ
Locally Owned Restaurant
O’Brien’s Bistro
Fine Dining
Pearl & Horn
Seafood Restaurant
Peg Leg Pete’s
New Restaurant
Reservoir
Bloody Mary
Ruby Slipper Cafe
Burger
Sammy Barker’s
Restaurant – North/Nine Mile/UWF
Sammy Barker’s
Place for Cocktails
Sister Hen
Sushi
Summer’s Sushi
Restaurant – Downtown
The District
Steak
The District
Bar
The Wisteria
