DINING
American
Harry T's Boathouse
320 Highway 98 • Destin, FL 32541
Located at Destin Harbor
850-654-4800
Enjoy sophisticated dining by the water at this restaurant that features an award-winning menu which includes a wide selection of Gulf fresh seafood, steaks, salads, pastas, and chicken dishes. Full bar service is also available that features over 20 rums from around the world. They are open daily for lunch and dinner plus serve a brunch on Sundays. more... mapHog's Breath Cafe & Saloon & Boss Hog Bar-B-Q
541 Highway 98 East • Destin, FL 32541
Located in the Harbor District
850-837-5991
Features a happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. daily, live entertainment seven nights a week, local gulf seafood, fresh smoked barbeque, a kid's menu, late nite menu and their world-famous t-shirts. "Hog's breath is better than no breath at all." more... mapTommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe
525 Grand Boulevard • Destin, FL 32550
Inside Grand Boulevard
850-654-1743
You will not be disappointed with the ambiance or delicious food at this beautiful restaurant. With such a large menu of unique appetizers, salads, and entrees, there is something for everyone to love. Fresh seafood dishes, tropical inspired steak, chicken and pork dishes, and large decadent desserts. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Also, be sure to check out the adjacent boutique featuring all of Tommy Bahama's clothing and accessories for men and women. map
Asian
Basmati's
3295 West Highway C30A • Destin, FL 32540
Located in Blue Mountain Beach
850-267-3028
Excellent Asian cuisine and sushi are featured at this sleek and sophisticated restaurant that overlooks the beautiful Draper Lake and creates all of their Asian inspired entrees from the freshest local produce and seafood. A full sushi bar is also on site. mapP.F. Chang's
640 Grand Boulevard at Sandestin • Destin, FL 32550
850-269-1806
This popular restaurant chain blends classic Chinese design with a modern bistro look. P.F. Chang's chefs use Mandarin-style wok cooking which sears in the flavor of fresh ingredients. Delicious traditional dishes like dumplings, spring rolls, and a wide variety of rice and noodle items, as well as, fresh fish, pork, chicken and beef specialties, are available. The lettuce wraps and Dynamite shrimp are favorites that keep their customers coming back again and again. more... map
Cafes
Another Broken Egg Cafe
158 Sandestin Boulevard North • Destin, FL 32550
Located inside the Linkside Conference Center
850-267-7108
Offering breakfast, brunch and lunch at its finest, with four locations in the Destin area, Another Broken Egg Cafe has been voted "Best Breakfast on the Emerald Coast" for over five years in a row! Open daily from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., they offer traditional breakfast items like omelettes, waffles, pancakes, ham, bacon, grits, muffins and fruit. Specials include Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, quiche, crabcakes, salads, soups and sandwiches. Other area locations include the Village of Baytowne Wharf and Destin at 104 Harbor Boulevard. more... map
Continental
Cafe 30-A
3899 Highway 30-A East • Destin, FL 32501
Located in Seagrove Beach
850-231-2166
Experience a casual dining atmosphere in an old Florida setting while at this restaurant that is open nightly for dinner and offers dishes such as wood grilled and roasted fish, seafood, beef, lamb, poultry, pasta, and vegetarian items on the menu, complemented by fine wines, cocktails, and a creative menu of the best martinis. more...
Creole & Cajun
Cajun Cruises
314 Highway 98 East • Destin, FL 32541
Located at Heron Harbor
850-837-1800
Destin's only Cajun dining cruise, this two hour dinner cruise takes you on the waters of Destin and includes all-you-can-eat boiled seafood, New Orleans style dishes, live entertainment, a cash bar, harbor views, and beautiful sunsets and a harbor view. The boat is also available for private parties up to 149 people. mapCommander's Palace and On the Rocks Bar
34 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 230 • Destin, FL 32541-2310
Harborwalk Village, on the Destin Harbor
850-337-8555
Commander's Palace of New Orleans fame is open on beautiful Destin Harbor in the Harborwalk Village. Modern Louisiana creole dishes combining the best of Southern, Caribbean, and Florida cooking are served in wonderful style. Watch the boats coming and going while you enjoy a before dinner drink in the On the Rocks Bar. Great sunsets. more... mapLouisiana Lagniappe
775 Gulf Shore Drive • Destin, FL 32540
850-837-0881
Overlooking Old Pass Lagoon, this popular restaurant specializes in Louisiana and Cajun style seafood and steaks, as well as live Maine lobster, plus features an outdoor deck and full bar service. They are open daily for lunch and dinner from March through October. map
Cuban & Latino
Eclectic
Bud & Alley's Restaurant
Scenic City Road 20-A • Destin, FL 32501
Located in Santa Rosa Beach
850-231-5900
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this restaurant offers an eclectic menu of coastal Mediterranean, Floridian, Deep South, and Lousiana dishes with an emphasis on fresh local seafood. An award-winning wine list complements your meal and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. They are closed on Tuesdays in the off season. more... mapFrangista Seafood & Spirits
1820 Old Highway 98 • Destin, FL 32541
850-837-2515
A casual, yet upscale, dining establishment that features a unique fusion of Mediterranean, French, and coastal Florida flavors on their menu. They are open nightly for dinner. mapMarina Cafe
404 hARBOR bOULEVARD • Destin, FL 32541
850-837-7960
Located in a fantastic waterfront home, this unique dining treat features breathtaking views of the Emerald Coast and serves a mix of American, Creole, and Mediterranean cuisine complemented by an extensive wine list and bar. A gift shop and boat docking for dining customers are also on site and they are open nightly for dinner. Reservations are recommended. more... map
International
Nigel Manley's World Grill and Microbrewery
14051 Emerald Parkway • Destin, FL 32501
850-650-7854
You will enjoy a wide variety of menu selections from around the world, such as exotic entrees, soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, and pizzas, as well as a number of original specialty brewed beers, while at this unique restaurant that is decorated in an exotic them and is filled with vintage photos. They are open nightly for dinner. map
Italian
Cafe Grazie
1771 Old Highway 98 • Destin, FL 32540
850-837-7240
This high energy restaurant serves fresh, tasty Italian cuisine with a Florida flair with dishes such as traditional lasagna, cannoli, and veal with carpers on the menu. Upstairs dancing and entertainment add to this wonderful dining experience. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.Vintij Wine Market, Bar and Bistro
10859 West Emerald Coast Parkway • Destin, FL 32541
Located at Miramar Beach
850-650-9820
Combining just the right amount of fun and wine along with your fine dining experience, all in a New York style atmosphere, this restaurant features a wide variety of fine wine, delicious Italian food, and great music. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and reservations are recommended for dinner. more... map
Locally Operated
Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Highway 98 • Destin, FL 32541
850-337-8860
Upstairs dining at Camille's at Crystal Beach offers you the chance to enjoy fresh pan fried seafood, barbeque shrimp, grilled steaks, brick-oven pizza and a fantastic sushi bar in an atmosphere that is casual and preferred by locals. The downstairs cafe serves fresh sandwiches, coffee drinks and daiquiris. map
Seafood
Acme Oyster House Sandestin
140 Fisherman's Wharf • Destin, FL 32550
The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin
850-622-0200
Acme Oyster House Sandestin offers the same fantastic selections as the famous Acme Oyster House in New Orleans' French Quarter, which was established in 1910. Menu items include shrimp, oyster and catfish po-boys, seasonal boiled shrimp and crawfish, red beans and rice, jambalaya, artichoke bisque, gumbo, and sweet potato fries. more... mapAJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 East Highway 98 • Destin, FL 32541
850-837-1913
Overlooking the Destin Harbor, this world famous destination for fun and fresh Gulf food serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, as well as steaks, chicken dishes, and pastas. An oyster bar is also on site and live entertainment is provided on certain nights of the week. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... mapBack Porch Restaurant, The
1740 Old Highway 98 East • Destin, FL 32540
850-837-2022
A casual beachfront restaurant that specializes in great seafood and takes pride in using the freshest possible fish and ingredients. You can have your seafood any way you like it including broiled, steamed, chargrilled, blackened, fried, and pan fried and dishes such as pasta, steak, and chicken are also on the menu. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.Captain Dave's On The Gulf
3796 Scenic Beach Road 98 • Destin, FL 32540
850-837-2627
The oldest seafood restaurant in Destin, this fine waterfront restaurant was built in the 1950s and serves fantastic seafood dishes in a rustic, sea motif atmosphere. A seafood market, oyster bar, gift shop, arcade, and a room for larger group dining are also on site and they are open nightly for dinner. mapCaptain Kidd's Seafood Buffet
100 Highway 98 East at Harbor Walk • Destin, FL 32541
850-650-1666
This family restaurant features an extensive buffet of over 75 seafood items including snow crab legs, great buttermilk shrimp, scallops, raw oysters, and other wonderful seafood entrees. Enjoy a unique crawfish cheesecake for dessert. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. mapFishermen's Wharf
210-D Highway 98 East • Destin, FL 32541
850-654-4766
Destin's original seafood house, this traditional seafood restaurant serves some of the freshest seafood in the area prepared in the traditional favorite varieties and complemented by a wide selection of specialty drinks. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. mapFudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
20001 Emerald Coast Parkway #A • Destin, FL 32541
850-654-1544
A definite favorite among the locals, this fun filled restaurant has a brilliant Caribbean style and serves exciting seafood entrees, as well as fabulous sandwiches, burgers, and salads, daily for lunch and dinner. They also feature an extensive gift shop, a large lounge bar, and a sushi bar on site. more... mapLandry's Seafood House
14059 Emerald Coast Parkway • Destin, FL 32501
850-434-3600
Known for their various fresh seafood delicacies, this restaurant has a menu that includes specialties such as Gulf snapper, stuffed flounder, lemon pepper catfish, and a variety of house specialties. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...Lucky Snapper Grill and Bar
76 East Highway 98 • Destin, FL 32541
Located at Harborwalk Marina
850-654-0900
Experience exciting deck dining while enjoying the great tastes of Destin Harbor seafood at this restaurant where the seafood is unloaded daily from the docks to ensure the freshest possible food. Live entertainment every day of the week is also featured. more... mapMitchell's Fish Market
500 Grand Boulevard, Suite K-100 • Destin, FL 32550
Located near Sandestin Resort
850-650-2484
Part of the successful Cameron Mitchell's Group, this upscale, casual dining establishment is a Sandestin favorite to enjoy great seafood. Fresh dishes include crabcakes and Gulf red snapper and mountain trout entrees. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable. You may even decide to eat in the bar and enjoy a cool mango-tini. more... mapPompano Joe's
2237 Old Highway 98 East • Destin, FL 32550
850-837-2224
Experience great times and great food at this neighborhood seafood house that offers an extensive selection of wonderful seafood cuisine and features a great view of the Gulf of Mexico. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... map
Steaks & Chops
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
600 Grand Boulevard at Sandestin • Destin, FL 32550
850-269-0830
The finest in prime beef, augmented by a tempting variety of chops, seafood, chicken, generous salads, inventive side orders and indulgent desserts can be found on Fleming's menu. Their celebrated wine list, known as the Fleming's 100, boasts some of the finest wines in the world, all available by the glass. Fleming's is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on Fridays and Saturdays until 11:00 p.m., and Sunday until 9:00 p.m. more... mapLongHorn Steakhouse
34863 Emerald Coast Parkway • Destin, FL 32541
850-654-9115
Visiting Longhorn is like paying a visit to the authentic West. The steaks are hand-cut, hand-seasoned and carefully prepared. The burgers are thick & juicy and salads are freshly prepared. They offer legendary Western fare to satisfy a range of cravings. more...
Delivery Services
Emerald Coast Food Taxi
307 Mountain Drive, Suite B • Destin, FL 32541
Serving Destin & Okaloosa Island
850-650-8150
They deliver the restaurant to you. They deliver for: Sakura, New Dragon, Red Lobster, McGuire's Irish Pub, Pepitos Mexican, The Lucky Snapper, Mulhollow's and more. more... map
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