39 Best American Restaurants in Destin

“Birthday dinner with the fam was great!“

“Great experience at Fudpucker’s Destin! Much to do to keep the kids, teens and adults entertained while we wait! Awesome drinks, food and service. Will definitely be back when we visit the area again!“

“Needing a break from the heat and large crowds, my friend and I stopped in, on a whim. We were given 2 seating options and chose to wait for the table that was finishing up, as it was located in the smaller section of tables to the right. We were seated after a very short wait on the patio, where we were given waters and menus to peruse. This worked out perfectly and gave me time to select a lovely French Rose’ called “Nature’s Revenge” which I highly recommend. It was served in a beautiful crystal glass that looked like it was plucked right out of a speakeasy during the roaring twenties! We decided to skip the entree’s so that we could try a few appetizers and enjoy dessert. Both were phenomenal! Apologies for not remembering the names - the first was a flatbread with fig; the 2nd, little pieces of corn that looked like pickle spears. Both were bursting with delightful flavors that had my mouth watering for more! The desserts were even more delicious. The cheesecake was a surprising Philly/NY style blend with strawberry swirl. The tiramisu was, dare I say, the absolute best I’ve ever had!! The flavors of the tiramisu were perfectly balanced and light. I was a very happy girl! The staff was also top tier! Our hostess and server were friendly, warm and made excellent suggestions. Ashley, the general manager, is another reason we will be back often. From checking on guests to supporting her staff, it was clear that she set the standard for others to follow. With it being the busiest weekend in summer, we thought going out to dinner was a gamble but we won big with this choice. Thank you Ashley & staff for an amazing experience! We will be back. Often!“

“Beautiful restaurant and wonderful service from hostess to our server, Candace.“

“Absolutely an overlooked restaurant, don’t assume because it’s inside a resort that the food is not as good, it’s owned by fuddpuckers. The burgers are outstanding as well as the fish tacos. Definitely a must, if your staying at the Sandestin resort do not ignore this place.“

“As a local, I was seriously disappointed by the treatment we received by the host and hostess. We started at the bar and moved to a table not thinking it was a problem bc it wasn’t busy. We sat there and sat there. No one came up to us. No one brought water. I went to the hostess stand to point out that we moved and apologized for not asking to be sat. They flippantly replied, well that’s why you’re not getting any service. Service continued to be slow moving. And again it wasn’t busy. Food is great though! And we enjoyed the live music!“

“The waitress was very friendly and did a great job, but when I ordered the STEAK nachos I didn't realize there would only be two small pieces of steak on them, and they were cold. The rest of the food was good especially the burger and fries.“

“The food is absolutely AMAZING, but the service is EVEN BETTER, a couple of friends and I went and sat in to this establishment. Pimlada was outstanding from beginning to end!! Please continue to have this great spirit float around your restaurant. Definitely coming BACK!“

“Surf hut is always our go-to when in Destin. We usually go twice. The shrimp tacos are amazing!! Just spent the week in Destin and had great food and awesome service both times we went. Went Wednesday around 5pm had a lady server who was so friendly and took our family picture for us. The food was fantastic and super quick. Our family of 3 was seated with no wait. Went again on Saturday around 6:30pm, no wait time, and had great food and even better service. Clark our server was so nice and helpful and went above and beyond during our meal service.“

“Second year eating here and they have great service and our waiter Brandon was very professional and constantly made sure we were satisfied! Highly recommend!“

“My husband had raw oysters and said they were some of the best he ever had. He then got the blackened grouper with an amazing sauce. I had the chicken alfredo and it was delicious! We had a great server, TJ!“

“Came here for our wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint the service was great and the food was so very very delicious!! Will be coming back thank you to Ron and Lexi at the Destin Florida location for such a wonderful first experience at millers ale house !“

“Fun place for kids (if your kids want to wain about 1-1 1/2 hours) good food. The kids meals come with a bucket and shovel. We waited outside and the adults can have a drink while they wait because there is a bar. Good walking distance from Destiny By The Sea. On the way back we caught sand crabs on the beach. (we walked back on the beach) I have also been to the one in Pensacola Florida and it deserves the same amount of stars.

Parking: Small parking lot

Kid-friendliness: Good for kids“

“Culvers is our “go to” place with the grandkids.“

“Tiffany is an amazing server she recommended lemon blueberry mimosas which were fabulous, and also recommended the beignets. She made our first visit at another broken egg very good. Thank you Tiffany. We will definitely be back before we leave Destin“

“Amazing owner and staff. Thankful to have this group in our community.“

“We just had lunch at the Destin Cracker Barrel. Our server was Kash and she was brand new at the job. She is a true asset to your organization. She is precious and so friendly and helpful. We’ll surely return and hopefully she’ll be working again.“

“The Harbor Tavern is one of my absolute favorites! Great vibe and kid friendly! My family took Destin Harbor Haulers to dinner and we had yet another amazing time at the Harbor Tavern! Thanks to Chris with the Destin Harbor Haulers for getting us there!“

“The service was good and the wine was great. We got a charcuterie board and the Brie from France was hands down the best cheese I’ve ever had. The reason I’m giving 4 stars is because the small charcuterie board was $30 and I understand the cheese is gourmet, but I still thought that was overpriced. Overall good experience, but expect to pay a little more than you may have thought.“

“Reggie is the BOMB!!! BEST of the BEST!!!“

“We ordered from Sarah K’s to be delivered to our weekend beach rental. The food was delicious and in the fridge when we arrived. We highly recommend!“

“Stacey A was awesome. We will definitely come back“

“We had such a wonderful time at this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed. The service was attentive, and every member of the staff was friendly and professional. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was cozy yet elegant, making it perfect for both a casual meal or a special occasion. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we left with full hearts and happy stomachs. Highly recommend!“

“Great service and great food. Reasonably priced!!!!“

“We ate at Captain Dave’s Friday night.The atmosphere is relaxed and loved the view.Our server was wonderful,Robyn B.,The food was great ,would definitely go again.“

“never had a bad meal all is good just sit and enjoy“

“We had beyond amazing experience at the emerald coast location. We sat outside with our two little kids. Our server walked out (Chante) and right away started to engage with the kids and made them smile and feel so welcome. As a parent it was just heartfelt and amazing to have someone so kind to the kids. It made our night the kindness that was shown. If we are ever back in Destin we will be going back.“

“The food was very good and cooked just the way we wanted. Sonya was attentive without being overbearing. A little warm outside but nice.“

“Great sports bar that has the best wings and pizza in town! A large selection of drafts, and the attached Speakeasy provides great entertainment & an excellent variety of cocktails. Service was quick and attentive. Will for sure stop back in when in Niceville.“

“Great experience even though we got rained out on the back nine! They gave us a rain check to play again! Well kept course and excellent staff.“

“I had the All Star Breakfast. This is the first place I ate while on vacation. We don’t have Waffle House in Texas. The smell of waffles filled the restaurant. 😋“

“Fun places for the family“

“Kayleigh (I hope I’m spelling her name right) is absolutely amazing! My family and I found this place on google and decided to try it, at first we were a bit nervous because we have an autistic son and weren’t sure we’d be welcome. We were greeted and served amazingly by Kayleigh the entire time! My son eventually had a small emotional outburst and knocked over a glass of water making a small scene and I immediately was reduced to tears because I could hear the other patrons talking about us, immediately I felt humiliated and maybe we were at the wrong place. Kayleigh came out and helped me wipe up the water with towels and was so incredibly kind and understanding!! Thank you Kayleigh! You are a gem!“

“this place is the best place I have ever ate at ! I am a Mac and cheese lover and their best of both worlds Mac sandwich was off the chain ! I have never had Mac like theirs before And it was by far the best I have ever had in my life ! they deserve more than a five star“

“Very cute little village filled with clothing shops, bars, restaurants,arcade, and various other activities for all ages. My family of 4 had a great time visiting. We where able to get there by golf cart and they have golf cart parking. Something for everyone and the atmosphere is very lively.“

“Amazing, came back twice on a short vacation. Brittney the bartender and the best oysters we’ve ever had being the sole reasons. Would make the 6 hour drive here just for that“

“Excellent service, great food. Outdoor dining is nice but the inside is beautiful. 5/5“

“Kid approved and great food and service.“

“A good seafood restaurant with beautiful scenery.“