In Memory Of Harriet Huntress Crommelin (1946 – 2023)

Harriet Huntress Crommelin, 76, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, passed away February 8, 2023 at her home in Seagrove Beach.

In 1995, Harriet moved to the Emerald Coast to open one of the first restaurants on Scenic 30A, Café Thirty-A, which has been consistently successful for almost 27 years. Harriet was a true trailblazer, a visionary. Her passion for fine wine and consistently delicious food has paved the way for many of the restaurants in South Walton, Florida. She was an inspiration to women entrepreneurs everywhere.

Harriet was born on February 19, 1946 in Washington D.C. She was the youngest of four. She grew up in Montgomery, AL and was a graduate of Sidney Lanier High School and later The University of Alabama. Harriet first entered the restaurant business in 1982, opening Kat & Harri’s Nice Place in Cloverdale, Montgomery, followed by The Bistro a few years later.

Harriet enjoyed traveling, wine tastings, and supporting many local charities in the South Walton area, including Alaqua Animal Refuge, Caring and Sharing of South Walton, and Children’s Volunteer Health Network. She never met a stranger and treated everyone like family. She also loved dogs and a good party. Harriet is considered by many to be the matriarch of South Walton.

A celebration of life will take place on May 5, 2023, with details forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, Harriet’s family requests donations be made to Alaqua Animal Refuge, Children’s Volunteer Health Network or Caring and Sharing of South Walton.