Watercolor Inn

Located on the second floor of the WaterColor Inn and overlooking the Gulf, Fish Out of Water celebrates Southern art and nature with a fire-and-ice theme, which is anchored by an exhibition grill kitchen and an ice bar bearing fresh seafood and sushi.

The mood at Fish Out of Water is casually chic, and yet elegance is reflected in the simplest detail. All is born of a passion for good food and an understanding of what it takes to create a wonderful dining experience. The freshest local fish and meats, combined with an eclectic approach to traditional ways of preparing and serving food, translates into dishes unlike anything else offered in this area. The chef has assembled a group of individuals who are committed to quality and have similar notions about what makes food great and what it takes to create a wonderful dining experience.

Overlooking Western Lake, the BaitHouse restaurant with its deep porches recalls the fish camps found along the bays and backwaters of Northwest Florida. A tower distinguishes the restaurant as a landmark and reinforces its proximity to the lake. During nice weather, the big sash windows open to the cooling breezes from the lake. After an afternoon on the beach, head to the BaitHouse for dinner and watch the sun go down as the children have one last swim in the adjacent pool. You can sample grilled or steamed seafood, burgers and sandwiches, fish and fried shrimp baskets or ribs and steaks.

A morning pilgrimage to the WaterColor Market promises great things. Here you can start the day with Starbucks coffee, a cranberry muffin or sausage biscuit, and The New York Times. Later in the day, sample the light gooey pastries, freshly baked breads, fruit tarts, wild green salads, gourmet cheeses, rotisserie chicken and the best soups around. After a delicious lunch, grab a basket and enjoy roaming through an extensive wine selection in addition to a wide selection of specialty foods, exotic dips and sauces, candies in glass jars just like you remember having as a kid, and a host of cool drinks and sparkling waters. You couldn't get fresher produce unless you picked it yourself.

The quintessential corner grocer, WaterColor Market is the place to find everything you need to make your stay complete, including household necessities, magazines, picnic baskets, box lunches and a colorful array of WaterColor.

Fully oriented toward the pleasures of the Gulf and with great views, waterside activities, and sunsets, the BeachClub is an oasis from too much sun and a good place to enjoy good food and drinks. For our guests' convenience, we have fully-equipped changing rooms with showers and lockers and a pool service area that offers sun screen products, sunglasses, hats and water toys. Our chilled, mango-scented towels are a favorite among guests.

The balcony at the BeachClub is a great spot to watch a spectacular sunset. The BeachClub's menu features a fabulous shrimp basket; a host of sandwiches, salads and cold appetizers; and a full beverage menu, including colorful frozen drinks, cocktails, beer and wine. Food servers will bring your meal directly to your deck chair, whether poolside or on the beach. There's also dining inside or upstairs on the 90-seat deck overlooking the pool and Gulf beyond.