Chef Jim Shirley

05/25/2026

Wishing you all a Happy Memorial Day from all of your friends at Jim Shirley Enterprises! Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We hope you enjoy the day surrounded by family, friends, and great food! 🇺🇸⁠
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05/23/2026

05/22/2026

“While many know Chef Jim Shirley as one of the most successful business owners in South Walton, few truly know the quiet, humble heart behind the apron. He doesn’t seek the spotlight for his generosity, but Jim is a cornerstone of our SoWal community, working tirelessly behind the scenes to lift up those around him.

Whether he is hosting events, making special appearances, or donating his time and resources to local nonprofits, Jim’s presence is woven into the very fabric of South Walton’s charitable spirit. He is the kind of leader who leads by example, offering help without fanfare. We are lucky to have his talent in the kitchen, but we are even more fortunate to have his character in our community.”

Thank you so much to SoWal.com for these kind words and publishing a story on our team’s community efforts. We truly love living and working here in our Gulf Coast area and seeing the tremendous support so many nonprofits bring to children and families in need, supporting artists and school, and making a difference in many lives. We are so proud to be part of it.

And, of course, a big shoutout to our events coordinator Brianna Anderson and our amazing team for all you do, day in and day out!

Read the full story:
https://sowal.com/story/culinary-pioneer-and-community-cornerstone-chef-jim-shirleys-mission-of-generosity

05/07/2026

🌺 North Beach Meets the North Shore 🏄🏽‍♂️
Join us on Saturday, May 9 for a traditional Luau Pig Roast starting at Noon!

The BBQ Pig Roast will be carved up onsite and offered as a plate or a taco. Sides to include Hawaiian Macaroni salad and vegetable skewers.

🎶 We will have music, including Jordan Chase from 6–9 PM.

🍹🚲️ Patron will be out that day with their Margarita Bike from 1–3 PM so guests 21+ can whip up their own drinks!

04/29/2026

Our 1st annual Battle of the Bartenders competition was a hit! We loved seeing all the creativity from our bartenders & tasting their crafted cocktails. Congratulations to Julie for winning the K**b Creek award with her bourbon drink, the Gulf Creek Cooler, and Allie for winning the El Tesoro award with her tequila sour drink, the Hibiscus Siren! They'll both be hitting all our restaurant menus soon!⁠
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Did you attend? Comment your favorite drink below!

04/27/2026

Our First Annual Battle of the Bartenders Competition is tomorrow & we are SOLD OUT! Meet all the competitors from Great Southern Cafe, Farm & Fire, North Beach Social, and The Bay. Looking forward to fun & friendly competition with some delicious and creative cocktails!⁠ 🍹⁠
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Comment below who you think will win!

04/25/2026

April to do list: visit and order the crab cakes & fried green tomatoes. 🦀 Jumbo lump crab cake served with roasted red pepper rémoulade, need we say more? 😍

04/21/2026

Have you heard? We’re just a week away from Battle of the Bartenders!⁠
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Join us April 28 from 4–8 PM at The Bay for an afternoon of friendly competition, where your favorite Jim Shirley Enterprises bartenders step behind the bar and bring you their best. 🍸✨⁠
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Get tickets: https://jse-battle-of-the-bartenders-hs3ro.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select

04/10/2026

💥 BATTLE OF THE BARTENDERS – APRIL 28 💥

This one-night-only event invites you to step into the role of judge as the talented bartenders of Jim Shirley Enterprises go head-to-head in a live cocktail competition. Each bartender will present a signature cocktail, thoughtfully crafted and inspired by their own unique style—from flavor profiles to presentation and story.

As a guest, you’ll enjoy tastings of every competing cocktail, giving you the opportunity to sip, compare, and discover your favorite. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a voting card, and guests will be voting across all categories, including taste, creativity, presentation, balance, and overall experience—helping determine which cocktail earns a featured spot on menus across all JSE restaurants.

🏅 Voting Categories:
Peoples’ Choice Award
Best Presentation
Most Creative Cocktail

Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, Southern-inspired BBQ dinner, featuring a variety of classic favorites designed for easy grazing while you mingle, sip, and take in the competition.

With a live emcee guiding the experience, introductions of each bartender, and a lively, social atmosphere set against the waterfront, the night builds to an exciting finale as winners are announced and a champion is crowned.

Come ready to sip, savor, and vote—because your opinion helps decide the winner. Tickets are $45.

Get yours now:
https://jse-battle-of-the-bartenders-hs3ro.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from your friends at and enterprises! Join us in , at , and at for spring fun, family Easter festivities, and flavorful specials served all day long! ⁠
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We hope to see you there! 🐰🌸