Gluten-Free Restaurants in Destin, FL

“We had such a fun time at Fudpucker’s! My son absolutely loved the gator interactions—it was definitely the highlight of our visit. Everything was exciting and super engaging for kids. The food was great too—everything we ordered was delicious and made the whole experience even better. Emily, the photographer, was amazing! She was so kind, knew exactly what she was doing, and worked quickly while still capturing great moments. We really appreciated how smooth and easy she made everything. Overall, such a memorable and family-friendly place. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Don’t let the plain exterior fool you, this place is dope. Julianne greeted us with a smile and was an excellent host/server. They have Gluten free garlic cheesy bread as well as gluten free pizza crust that is fantastic. Had a couple of the specialty pizzas and am in heaven. Run, don’t walk to Merlins!“

“★★★★★ An Absolute Gem in Destin – Marina Café Delivers!

I’m now traveling weekly to Ft. Walton Beach for work, and on a recent trip I asked my Uber driver for local favorites for happy hour and dinner. Without hesitation, he pointed me to Marina Cafe, in nearby Destin and wow, was that a great call.

I stopped in a few times for happy hour and quickly got to know Meegan and Jamie at the bar. These two are the real deal: outstanding bartenders, warm, engaging, and always smiling.

During one happy hour, Meegan clued me in on Marina Café’s very popular BOGO hour, so when my wife joined me on my next business trip, we made reservations for 5:30 PM. We arrived early, stood in line with the locals (always a good sign), and grabbed a quick beverage at the bar. Meegan, always remembers my go-to cocktail, but also remembered what I mentioned my wife Diane enjoys. That kind of service is rare and genuinely impressive.

We shared an excellent shrimp cocktail before dinner, and Manager Troy stopped by to say hello. He’s clearly present, engaged, and invested in the guest experience. From there, we were seated and warmly greeted by our server, Ms. Michaela. She did a fantastic job explaining how the special worked, confirmed Diane’s favorite sea bass was available, and reassured me the chef absolutely knew how to prepare swordfish properly.

When I asked for a wine recommendation, Michaela collaborated with Troy, and the pairing they suggested was spot-on. Both entrées were expertly prepared, beautifully cooked and well-seasoned. This kitchen knows exactly what it’s doing.

Before heading out, we made one last stop at the bar for a late-night chocolate martini crafted by Jamie, the perfect nightcap to close out an exceptional evening.

Marina Café isn’t just a great restaurant; it’s a place that understands hospitality, consistent service and great food. Locals love it, and now so do we. If you’re in Destin and don’t go here, you’re doing it wrong.
Scott and Diane“

“The best breakfast sandwiches on the Emerald Coast—hands down. the croissants are unreal, and it’s one of those spots you keep finding excuses to go back to. Our favorite is when the French Dip lands the first week of every month. We make the drive down from Ponce de Leon just to get it. No joke—it’s that good. If you’re anywhere near Destin, it’s 100% worth the stop.“

“Tried a new place for breakfast this morning. Atmosphere was excellent. Not noisy at all. There are options for seating - outside, inside and a counter area. Very clean! Staff is very friendly and very polite. The kitchen was on point - food came out very quick and was delicious. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!!“

“My husband took me to the melting pot in Destin for our anniversary. Our server, Grant, was the BEST!! If you go to the melting pot, make sure that you ask for this young man. He is very polite, patient and accommodating.“

“Great burgers and excellent Chicken BLT! Our waiter Josh went above and beyond by answering our menu questions and being friendly! We are from Illinois and will probably be back if we return to Destin for vacation!“

“Visiting Destin during my boys birthdays, amazing and yummy cakes.“

“Overall our experience was good. There were a few mistakes along the way, such as an over charge for wine and the wrong prosecco but the real issue was the sea bass. It was very fishy tasting and not at all like the melt in your mouth piece we had 5 days earlier. On the good side, the steaks were their normal out of this world delicious. They still remain at the top for steak houses around here. We will stick to steak there not fish.“

“Best authentic Italian restaurant in Destin . Been there dozens of times and always completely satisfied“

“This is our favorite pizza place in town! They use real cheese, are generous with meats and the crust is fabulous. As a side note, Ashley wrote "Handsome Grandpa" on our to go box my husband asked for and he has been totally unmanageable ever since. Thank you, sweet Ashley!“

“Our first time there! Food was delicious, the Gumbo was the best we have ever had. Our server Silvia was very sweet and provided excellent service. The only detraction was a server from the bar area walked thru the dining area multiple times carrying on a loud almost yelling conversation with someone who was still in the bar area. For a quiet afternoon with only 7 other diners this was annoying and totally not necessary. But regardless, we will return.“

“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 !“