8 Best Japanese Restaurants near Destin

“Great place with really good food and amazing staff. This place never gets old and is a favorite to eat at when in Destin. I can always find something new on the menu to try. Ali and Liezl are great too! They can always point you in the right direction if you don't know what to order. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting.“

“WOW. I am blown away. I used to be a regular before the remodel and when the old management owned the store, simply because I love sushi, and let me tell you…it was never a pleasant experience…between the workers, attitudes, waits, etc. Today was my first time back after the remodel and to my surprise, with new management. The staff was EXCEPTIONAL. Haley, my waitress, had the bubbliest personality and was SO happy to be there. The sushi chefs were phenomenal, friendly, and good at what they do. Tracey, the new manager of the location, took the time to speak with me and was extremely personable and kind. A complete 180 of the service I used to get. I will definitely be back, and 1000000% recommend. If you have ever had a bad experience in the past, for sure go back with the new management. You are in for a treat. Thanks Rock N Roll Sushi Destin!“

“Our party of 9 had an incredible dinner at Osaka Hibachi Restaurant in Destin on Saturday, July 18, 2026**! From the moment we walked in, **Ava** made us feel welcome. She was friendly, organized, and ensured our large group was taken care of throughout the evening.

The meal started with the house salad and soup, both of which were fresh and delicious. We ordered several hibachi combinations, including the trio of scallops, shrimp, and chicken, the trio of lobster, shrimp, and chicken, and the shrimp and chicken combination. I strongly suggest to try the shrimp tempura. Every dish was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and generously portioned. The **Sake Martini** was also excellent—smooth, refreshing, and expertly made.

A huge shoutout to **Chef Aaron**, who truly made the night unforgettable. His cooking skills were outstanding, and he kept our entire table entertained with his friendly personality, great conversation, and professional service. He turned dinner into an experience that everyone in our group enjoyed.

If you're visiting Destin and looking for a fun hibachi experience with amazing food and exceptional service, we highly recommend Osaka Hibachi Restaurant. Thank you, Ava and Aaron, for making our evening so special. We can't wait to come back!“

“We went for the first time today. The food was excellent, the service was timely, friendly and the prices were incredibly reasonable. I will be back and whole heartedly recommend this restaurant.“

“We are visiting the Ft Walton beach area for the first time. Soi Bistro came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Friendly staff and an enjoyable atmosphere. Will definitely go back to try more of their offerings. A must for sure“

“Best sushi hands down! I’ve been eating sushi for decades. This is my FAVORITE sushi restaurant. I could close my eyes, order, and enjoy anything off the menu. The staff is wonderful and engaging. We ate here 2 nights, back-to-back, on our vacation because it was THAT good! Gotta try the ramen after you eat all the sushi!“

“Great food! Never disappointed! Wonderful service. Our favorite!“

“Best asian Thai food ever“