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Pensacola got its name from the Native American Panzacola tribe who inhabited the area before the first European colony. Our great city has been archaeologically identified as the first multi-year European colonial settlement in the United States. Known as the "City of Five Flags," the Spanish, French, British, Confederate, and American flags have all flown over Pensacola in the last 500 years.

Pensacola was established in 1559 by Spanish Conquistador Don Tristan de Luna who led 1,500 Spanish settlers to create North America’s first European colony. The Luna settlement inhabited Pensacola from 1559 to 1561. A month after they arrived, Pensacola was struck by a devastating hurricane leaving the colony in desperation and to eventually leave the area.

Originally named George Street after King George, III, Palafox Street was built in 1763 by the British. When the Spanish regained control of Florida during the American Revolution in 1783, George Street was renamed to Palafox Street in honor of General José de Palafox y Melzi, a Spanish nobleman, General, military hero and the Duke of Zaragoza.

It's no surprise that Palafox earned its place on the list of the National Register of Historic Places in 2016, naming Palafox Street one of the "Great Streets in America." Here at Our Palafox, we take pride in this history and will continue to uphold the spirit of Palafox in all we do. Whether you're looking for restaurants downtown Pensacola with diverse, flavorful food, a divine Sunday Pensacola brunch or bars in Pensacola, come see us at Our Palafox where you not only get fresh, locally sourced food, you become immersed in the rich history of this incredible town.