Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 8:00 AM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Fort Walton Beach: 9:56 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (850) 226-6656 to confirm.
Location & directions
184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
About The Cowhead
The Cowhead is a hamburger restaurant located at 184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It is one of 67 places to eat and drink we list in Fort Walton Beach. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
The Cowhead is open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 87 menu items across 19 sections, including Sodas, Chicken Tenders, Breakfast Sides, Bottled Drink, and Coffee. Listed prices range from $1.72 to $26.44, with a typical item around $8.04. You will find options like Diet Coke, 6 Tenders, and A La Carte Breakfast Sides.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (850) 226-6656 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Hamburger Restaurant
- Address
- 184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- Phone
- (850) 226-6656
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 87 items · $1.72–$26.44
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for hamburger restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Cowhead’s weekday schedule with 59 other hamburger restaurants in Florida. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, earlier than 83% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 91 hours a week, 14 hours more than the local median of 77. 88% of hamburger restaurants in Florida open on Sundays, and The Cowhead is one of them.
Compared with 59 other hamburger restaurants in Florida that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for hamburger restaurants in Florida
Based on 21 menus with 1,142 priced items from hamburger restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $16.99.
At The Cowhead the median listed price is $8.04, lower than the typical $11.99 for hamburger restaurants in Florida.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Pickles | 29% | $8.70 |
| Onion Rings | 29% | $6.25 |
| Side Salad | 29% | $5.37 |
| Cheese Curds | 24% | $6.90 |
| Cheese Fries | 19% | $5.80 |
| French Fries | 19% | $5.59 |
| Burger | 19% | $13.49 |
| Sweet Potato Waffle Fries | 19% | $8.49 |
Calculated from 21 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Cowhead there are 8 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 27 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Seafood (4), Cafes & Coffee (4), Burgers & Fast Food (4), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (3).
The Cowhead is the only hamburger restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Dock On the Island, 1.1 mi away.
16 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeCoffee Ave< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsDowntown Music Hall< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificMaui Bus Stop0.4 mi
- PizzaFUBAR Pizza Bar0.5 mi
- ItalianVincenzo's Italian Bistro0.5 mi
What to expect at a hamburger restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Cowhead's opening hours?
Open daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is The Cowhead open on Sunday?
Yes, The Cowhead is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is The Cowhead located?
The Cowhead is located at 184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.
What is the phone number of The Cowhead?
You can call The Cowhead at (850) 226-6656.
Does The Cowhead offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Cowhead offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at The Cowhead?
The typical price range at The Cowhead is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.72 to $26.44.
Does The Cowhead take reservations?
Yes, The Cowhead accepts reservations.
Is The Cowhead wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is The Cowhead open late?
No, The Cowhead usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Cowhead?
There are 27 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Cowhead. Nearby options include Coffee Ave (< 0.1 mi), Downtown Music Hall (< 0.1 mi), and Maui Bus Stop (0.4 mi).
Are there other hamburger restaurants near The Cowhead?
None within a mile. The closest is Dock On the Island, 1.1 mi away.
How much do hamburger restaurants in Florida cost?
Based on 21 menus with 1,142 priced items from hamburger restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $16.99.
