Dining at Portofino Island Resort: restaurants, hours and service options
Portofino Island Resort offers multiple on-site dining options: Coastal (seafood and land-fare, dinner nightly with weekend breakfast and lunch), Portofino Al Fresco (casual poolside lunch & dinner with Pizza Portofino available), Cobalt Bar (poolside cocktails), plus a Smoothie Bar and Starbucks in the Lifestyle Center. In-room dining, carry-out and resort delivery are available daily; check individual venue hours before you go.
In this guide
- Restaurants overview
- Coastal — the signature restaurant
- Portofino Al Fresco and Pizza Portofino — casual poolside choices
- Cobalt Bar, Smoothie Bar and Starbucks — drinks and quick bites
- In-room dining, carry-out and resort delivery
- Event catering, weddings and group dining
- Practical tips for dining with family and planning ahead
Restaurants overview
Dining at Portofino Island Resort centers on the Lifestyle Center and the pool deck. Options include a signature restaurant, casual open-air dining, a pool bar, a pizza concept, and grab-and-go outlets.
Meals can be charged to your condo or paid by card; the property is a cashless resort and requires a credit card at check-in. In-room dining, carry-out and resort delivery are available daily.
- Coastal — American/Seafood (Lifestyle Center) — dinner nightly; weekend breakfast & lunch
- Portofino Al Fresco — open-air American menu (pool/soundside) with Pizza Portofino
- Cobalt Bar — poolside tropical cocktails & light fare
- Smoothie Bar & Starbucks Coffee — juices, smoothies, coffee, snacks
| Venue | Primary Service | Hours (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal | Dinner; weekend breakfast & lunch | 5:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. |
| Portofino Al Fresco / Pizza Portofino | Lunch & Dinner; stone-baked pizzas | 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Cobalt Bar | Tropical cocktails & light fare (poolside) | 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Coastal — the signature restaurant
Coastal is the resort's signature American/seafood restaurant located in the Lifestyle Center. The menu emphasizes locally sourced seafood, premium cuts and vegetarian choices, paired with a wine and craft-cocktail list.
Coastal serves dinner nightly from 5:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., and offers breakfast and lunch service on Saturdays and Sundays. Bar service has published last-call times; check with the restaurant for current Happy Hour or special-event hours.
- Location: Lifestyle Center (phone listed on resort site)
- Service: Dinner daily; Sat–Sun breakfast & lunch
- Access: Coastal is reserved for owners, club members and resort guests (not generally open to the public)
| Service | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner | 5:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. | In-room dining/delivery available 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Weekend Breakfast & Lunch | Saturday & Sunday (hours as published) | Check Coastal or resort front desk for exact weekend start times |
| Bar service | Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; bar until last call | Bar hours may vary; confirm on arrival |
Portofino Al Fresco and Pizza Portofino — casual poolside choices
Portofino Al Fresco is the open-air, family-friendly restaurant overlooking the pool deck and Santa Rosa Sound. The menu features regional dishes (for example Shrimp & Grits), salads, burgers, wraps and kid-friendly entrees.
Pizza Portofino operates as a specialty concept within Al Fresco and offers stone-baked pizzas and flatbreads for dine-in, carry-out and resort delivery during lunch and dinner.
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
- Pizza Portofino: available for dine-in, carry-out and delivery
- Family-friendly seating on the pool deck and soundside
| Item | Availability |
|---|---|
| Al Fresco entrees (burgers, salads, regional dishes) | Lunch & Dinner (11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) |
| Pizza Portofino (stone-baked pizzas) | Lunch & Dinner; carry-out and delivery available |
| Kid-friendly options | Available at Al Fresco during open hours |
Cobalt Bar, Smoothie Bar and Starbucks — drinks and quick bites
Cobalt Bar provides tropical cocktails, signature drinks and light fare poolside and soundside. The bar supports lounge seating around the Lifestyle Center pools and firepit tables.
For quick morning or between-activity stops, the Market & Smoothie Bar inside the Lifestyle Center offers Starbucks coffee, juices, blended smoothies and snacks.
- Cobalt Bar hours are listed as 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; some sources show variable service hours — confirm locally
- Market & Smoothie Bar hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Daily specials and seasonal Happy Hour features may apply at Cobalt Bar
| Outlet | Typical Hours | Offer |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Bar | 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Tropical cocktails, light fare, poolside service |
| Smoothie Bar | 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Fresh juices & blended smoothies |
| Starbucks (The Market) | 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Starbucks coffee, sundries, snacks |
In-room dining, carry-out and resort delivery
Portofino Island Resort offers in-room dining, carry-out and resort delivery daily. Orders for in-room dining and delivery can be placed by calling the resort's dining number listed on property.
Standard in-room dining and delivery hours are published by the resort; items can typically be charged to your condo account in keeping with the property's cashless policy.
- In-room Dining, Delivery & TO-GO: open daily 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (call 850.916.3360 to order)
- Charges: payable by card or billed to the room; the resort accepts major credit cards
- If you are staying in a Deluxe 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bath Condo, Waterview or Deluxe 3 Bedrooms 3.5 Bath Condo, Waterview, you can use the condo kitchen or order resort delivery
| Service | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| In-room dining / Delivery / To-go | 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 850.916.3360 |
| Market & Smoothie Bar | 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Contact at Lifestyle Center |
| Coastal dinner service | 5:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. | Coastal restaurant phone on-site |
Event catering, weddings and group dining
Portofino Island Resort provides catering for weddings and events at on-site venues such as the Portofino Pavilion, Upper and Lower Pool Decks and beach locations. Wedding food and beverage are handled by the venue; couples arrange custom menus with the resort.
Event capacities vary by space; the resort's event team manages catering, alcoholic beverage service and menu customization. All food and beverage for events must be provided and coordinated through the resort's catering services.
- Venues include beachfront (Gulf-front), Lower Pool Deck, Upper Pool Deck and Portofino Pavilion
- Capacities and exact layouts are provided by the events team; confirm restrictions (for example no rice/confetti) when booking
- Event food and alcohol must be arranged with the resort's catering staff
| Venue | Typical Reception Capacity |
|---|---|
| Lower Pool Deck | Up to 250 (3,840 sq ft) |
| Upper Pool Deck | Up to 150 (3,840 sq ft) |
| Portofino Pavilion | Up to 150 (2,943 sq ft) |
Practical tips for dining with family and planning ahead
Portofino Island Resort is family-oriented and provides kid-friendly menu items at Portofino Al Fresco and family programming across the property. Pool hours differ by location; the Lifestyle Center pool opens earlier (6:00 a.m.) than tower pools (9:00 a.m.).
Reservations are recommended for dinner at busy times, especially for Coastal on weekend evenings. The reserving guest must be 25 years or older to check in; keep your ID and card handy at arrival.
- Check restaurant hours on arrival — some hours (Happy Hour, bar service) may vary by season
- If you prefer to cook, the Deluxe 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bath Condo, Waterview and Deluxe 3 Bedrooms 3.5 Bath Condo, Waterview both include full kitchens
- For beach weddings or events, coordinate catering details with the resort events team and confirm venue rules
| Need | Advice |
|---|---|
| Family dining | Portofino Al Fresco provides kid-friendly entrees and poolside seating |
| Late arrivals | In-room dining/delivery runs until 9:00 p.m.; verify times when you check in |
| Paying for meals | Resort is cashless — have a credit/debit card on file |
