Polonza Bistro

Polonza Bistro is a new restaurant in downtown Pensacola. It is geared toward the downtown crowd, serving breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday. The Bistro is a collaborative effort of siblings Judy Ring and Mark Webb. The Webb family has been in the Pensacola area since the mid-19th century. Being long-time residents of Pensacola, Judy and Mark wanted to highlight the ambiance and dynamic of this historic city. In their research, they learned that the earliest Spanish explorers called Pensacola Bay Polonza. This immediately became the name of the restaurant, grounding it in the first European explorations in Northwest Florida. The Spanish governed Pensacola first, but several other countries also ruled at various times. The French established a government over Pensacola for a brief period of time. In addition, the British and Confederate flags have flown as the standard for the respective ruling governors of the area. The fifth flag is, of course, the USAs stars and stripes. This diverse background is the inspiration for many of the menu items. Polonza Bistro aspires to provide its diners with choices that reflect the people and cultures who have settled and built this city. By using fresh ingredients and preparing them properly, the Bistro offers its patrons great food at great prices.