“Great, affordable seafood. I know seafood, and this place has fresh food that is well seasoned. Even my 11 year old learned to love shrimp, and we went back a 2nd time. Great service both times, the servers are friendly and do a great job. The shrimp was all fresh, seasoned well and tasted great. We had fried, boiled peel n eat, Caribbean grilled skewer, boom boom and popcorn shrimp. All great. The boom boom shrimp tacos were so good. The crab cakes were decent, not the best but still good. Affordable too. Avoid the tourist traps and go here.“
“I’m loved this place and the food. Family didn’t share my opinion but kids are too picky anyway. Order at the counter and food is delivered to you. I wouldn’t consider it fast food as my husband did but it did share the convenience of that.“
“Service was superb. Waiter was attentive. The shrimp & corn chowder was good. Needed more seasoning…, but rich, creamy and full of shrimp.Basket is hushpuppies were sweet and tasty with bits of corn. A bit pricey for fried bread.Overall, a good dining experience with a great view of the beach.“
“4/15/24 My husband and I decided to get away for the day and ride to Destin. We decided to try this restaurant and we had NO disappointments! We sat outside on the patio an Tony, our server, did a great job describing the menu items and making suggestions. The hushpuppies are amazing!!! We had the sautéed crab claws for an appetizers.... THEY WERE BEYOND DELICIOUS!!!! We has the grouper and cream cheese stuffed snapper as entrees, and both entrees were delicious! I failed to mention that the crab soup is full of lump crab and delicious as well. We ordered the bread pudding to go and tried it when we got home.....the grand marnier sauce is Sooooooooo good!!! I work in a fine dining restaurant part time and I expect the best when I eat out and this place EXCEEDED my expectations!! Tony is an excellent, attentative writer who made our experience more enjoyable! We will definitely be back!!!! Thanks for making our two hour drive to Destin well worth the trip!!!“
“Came here based on reviews. Eating out is expensive while on vaca and we all wanted shrimp. So for 5 people we ordered 2lbs of royal reds and 1 lb of fresh gulf shrimp, Corn and potatoes and steamed for us with tip was $90. The royal reds were the best part!! Trey was friendly and knew his stuff when it came to shrimp. We didn’t get the key lime pie but he says it was the best! We would def do shrimp from here again!!“
“We are locals but this is our first time here. We walked up to the sky bar grabbed a table and immediately greeted by Chelsea as our waitress. She was AMAZING! But wait there’s more, she was not the only one that checked on us. 2 other bartenders (Jorge and Shelby) also checked on us for water, extra drinks, anything we needed. Definitely a team atmosphere. The live music, adult only, and couches over the water are an incredible vibe. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend even if you have a big group. The views of the harbor with heaters and fire pit make it a great place to come year round.“
“Definitely worth the price for the all you can eat crabs during the day. Dinner gets more expensive than it's worth though. Service seemed a bit overwhelmed but still friendly at night. Food was definitely better prepared during day than at night. Was torn between 3 and 4 stars but the friendliness of the nighttime manager won me over. She was lovely and accommodating.“
“When we pulled up at the valet, we were told there was a 2 hour wait. The place came recommended by a local, so we decided to stay. Such a beautiful restaurant. They have a bar inside, outside, and by the docks. They have their own beach and we were able to enjoy live music while we waited. We got a call our table was ready just short of an hour later. We ordered the baked pimento cheese, house baked tuna dip, gumbo, raw oysters, oysters rockefeller, and the boshamps basket with the grouper. My goodness! Everything was delicious. I would have waited the full 2 hours and have been happy. We also got the cake to go, which was delicious. To top it all off, our waitress was incredible. I can’t wait to be back in Destin so we can come here again!Parking: Complementary valet made parking easy“
“Absolutely incredible place to eat! The crab is unbelievably good. The jumbo shrimp is mouth mouth-watering so fresh and delicious. The seafood nachos were incredible as well. We tried so many dishes on this menu. We went here last year. This was our second time. We will be going back! The wait time can be a little ridiculous but the food is worth it. The service is great. It's clean, it's fun, it's right by the ocean, it's just an overall amazing place to be. I suggest if you're in Destin 100% give this place a try!“
“My husband and I held our wedding reception at Marina Cafe on 2/24/24! It’s one of our favorite restaurants on the Harbor! Everything was perfect from the planning with Bridget, to the delicious food, and especially the excellent service! I wish I could name each one of the staff who took care of our family and friends! Tina is amazing and treats us like family every time we go. Marina cafe was very flexible and open to our ideas. We wanted to live-stream our ceremony from our yacht into the venue for our guests and they helped make that happen. We love Marina Cafe and you will too!The Sloans“
“Harry T’s never disappoints. Great late lunch. Blackened grouper tacos and Caesar salad were perfect and tasty. Overlooking the water at Destin. Sorry to say, we’ll never be back. See comments on parking below.Parking: Though it’s been awhile since we’ve been to Destin and Harry T’s, they’ve always been favorites. Much to our surprise, we learned when pulling in that there’s a $20 charge for parking in a dirt lot. Harborwalk Village greets you with that. 20 bucks to park at what is essentially a mall. To go spend money at merchants that pay rent there. Unbelievable. Seems like a blatant gouge—probably because it is. Really? 20 dollars to park to go spend money? Is that a good way to make customers feel welcome? I don’t think so. Credit to Harry T’s for handing out 10 dollar credits for FLA residents and key ring holders (we’re neither). We just won’t be back because Destin offers so many other great dining options. And to top it off, there are plenty of other signs to make sure you’re not welcome. For example, there are signs in the driveway where you would drop off people (including the elderly and handicapped patrons) that say “Do not stop. No pickups or drop offs.” Really? Are you supposed to push them out at a slow roll? Who came up with these ideas and this signage? Nice work Harborwalk Village. Won’t see ya later.“
“Fresh, tasty and quick. Priced well and good service. We had a combo of burritos, quesadillas and tacos with our 8 person crew. Everything was great and everyone was happy, which is hard. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Will definitely be back!“
“On our first night in Destin, we choose this upscale restaurant to enjoy the ambience. Let’s say they did not disappoint. The food was amazing and the service was astounding! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! I appreciate their thorough ID check to ensure you are of age!!“
“Hadn't tried this place yet. $50 for three items. The food was decent, and their level 5 (hottest) was pretty hot. Honestly, it's probably right at the top for the hottest Thai I've had, which is excellent. Their ginger salad was good. Decent portion sizes. Very decent for Destin.“
“I had the mates platter. I like fried food ?. My wife had the catch of the day teriyaki glazed. The fish that day was Mahi Mahi. I tasted it and it was outstanding. Almost wants me to give up my fried food next time we go there. Our waiter was nice, informative and quick.“
“I enjoyed everything about this restaurant. I love the location right by waterside where I can enjoy watching the boats, tiki huts and seeing folks enjoy everything on offer. I experienced a warm welcome from my server Josie. She was very accommodating and served with a genuine smile and demeanor. I dined on the seafood gumbo and fresh mixed side salad with ranch dressing accompanied by an American Mule cocktail. Delicious! I recommend this eatery for a fabulous experience.“
“We loved the folks at IWC! Azro, Joey, and a brand new gal were all wonderful and made us feel like locals. Azro was wonderful with telling us some cool local sightseeing spots and was so patient with us as we sat outside with our dog and waited for a few hours before we could get into our AirBnB. Yes! They are dog friendly on the patio. They even have a healthy dinner menu for dogs and brought out a fresh bowl of water for our pup!They were all so wonderful that we went back a second time to watch some of March Madness.The bartenders make stellar drinks and the happy hour food seriously cannot be beat for size and price. The drinks are half off during happy hour and they even offer happy hour during the weekends. Can’t say enough good things about IWC in Destin!Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly“
“Great food! I'm an Oklahoman so I don't eat seafood very often. The service was great and the wait time wasn't bad for being packed. Can't wait to eat here again on my next vacation!Quick edit, the seafood was great! It's something I wasn't expecting even though it's literally a beachside restaurant. I recommend stopping here if your on vacation!“
“Overall from adult entrees to children's menu everyone of the group of 18 was very happy. Numerous positive comments from Outstanding, excellent, fantastic and it was wonderful. I had the Cajun Reddish with Shrimp which was excellent, my wife enjoyed the Stuffed Shrimp Parmesan, both dinners included baked potato and house salad. Other main courses were Coconut Shrips and Seafood gumbo, Clam Chowder and the House salad with Grilled Mahi Mahi, Fried Shrimp dinner with fried Oakra, House salad.Sone of the kids meaks were Shrimp and fries, Cheese burger and fries, and Chicken strips with fries. Service was excellent and handled by three waiters with Cherry overall.“
“We look forward to crab cakes from Sarah K's every time we visit Destin. Tonight's meal didn't disappoint. Absolutely worth it as long as you have a place to heat it up. Looking forward to the death by chocolate brownie for dessert.“
“We cannot thank the Chef and our server Stephanie enough! We came in from sunrise fishing and brought our filets in for the chef to prepare! This was an incredible experience. Our server Stephanie was literally the best we had our entire time at Destin. She was happy, helpful and excited for us experiencing all this for the first time. The chef prepared our filets 5 different ways! All the types were amazing but their Dewey special seasoning was fantastic. This entire experience came with so many sides (coleslaw, hushpuppies, corn and fries) At the end we got our bill and paid a whopping 40 bucks for two people and 5 filets. I recommend this place and that you bring in whatever you catch in the Bay! Thank you to our server and the cook again for making this a fantastic memory!“
“I ordered the blackened Red Snapper and it was pretty good. The sauce on The Penne Chicken pasta was just exquisite though!!!! We went 2 nights ago, and we are all going back again tonight to try and share more things! Everyone Said the Margherita Pizza was very flavorful. The fried chicken app had lots of flavor! The sauce was pleasant, battered perfectly fries, and tender meat inside. Survive was decent but we did show up late so maybe that's was why. Seemed like they needed another person in the kitchen cooking though. Either way, im going to eat here anytime im close on our future trips!“
“Love this place it's my go to happy hour spot. The bartenders are literally the best ever! Ams is literally the best. Have not had a better filthy martini in my life! The food is great, the atmosphere.... Perfection. Plus most nights they have great live music during their killer happy hour. Additionally, the view of the sunset is incredible. I recommend Marina Cafe to all my friends and will continue to do so. 10/10 food, 25/10 bar. Whether you're looking for a solid happy hour or a fancy celebration dinner, I totally recommend this place!“
“The Destin location has the best staff I’ve ever encountered. Shelby, Teena, and Dom were great. We came for the lobster tails, and they were out, but the team went above and beyond to make our experience a good one. I’ve never had this kind of customer service anywhere. They are great!!!“
“Great food. Great Service. Jackacuda’s is one of our favorite restaurants in all of Destin (we’ve been 5 times now). The poke nachos and fish tacos are a must try. For drinks, try the lemon drop martini or the captains margarita. If you’re in the bar area make sure you ask for Keith! He always takes great care of us.“
“Our family of eight visited on April 5 and again April 6. Both times we enjoyed our meals. The service was great and the staff was wonderful. We're going back our next visit from Georgia to Destin.Parking: Parking is great except during busy times when everyone wants to eat thereKid-friendliness: They are very accommodating to kids and there was a lot there at our visit“
“Our service was great, Jennifer was very accommodating and friendly. Food was amazing. My husband had yellow tail with jalapeño and pork belly appetizers. OMG, so good. I had chicken, mashed potatoes and carrots. ? It was my birthday weekend so the restaurant presented us with a beautiful dessert. ?“
“The management/ staff here is amazing. We recently had a sorority line reunion in Destin and walked in the restaurant needing a table for 20 at 7:30pm on a Saturday. We were given a 1 hour to 1.5 hour wait time. However, after 10 minutes or so the manager/hostess came to us and offered to open up a seating area to accommodate our party. We were seated and Astrid was an amazing waitress. She served our whole party solo and did a fantastic job! The food was great, out of 20 dishes only one had an issue that was resolved to our satisfaction. This establishment will not disappoint. Our party is in agreement: the service, experience and food are all 5 stars.“
“Our service was great, Jennifer was very accommodating and friendly. Food was amazing. My husband had yellow tail with jalapeño and pork belly appetizers. OMG, so good. I had chicken, mashed potatoes and carrots. ? It was my birthday weekend so the restaurant presented us with a beautiful dessert. ?“
“Was a None local who doesn’t live in the Area but this was a Decent Restaurant in the Destin Florida Area near the beach. The sea food was on point fried oyster and shrimp, and what was more beautiful was the Ocean near the restaurant ??, and the fish sandwich was dope good. Best Maih sandwich I’ve ever had.“
Seafood • $$
“Could be a nice place, but our food came out super slow and scattered. About an hour and a half for the first entree to come out and about fifteen minutes later the last kid got their burger. My boneless wings came out first and they were room temperature. It's spring break and they're probably busy, but it could obviously be managed better. The waitress was new but tried hard to keep us happy, when the kitchen can't keep up there's not much the wait staff can do. One of the orders was wrong as well, dinner ended up being about a 3 hour trip. Nice atmosphere, great spot to hang with a group and watch games, but don't have high expectations if it's busy.“
Breakfast • $$
“Service was excellent, food was great, and the view was of all the boating activities. This is a family friendly spot with a kids menu. Large groups may struggle to eat together outside, but the seating is all pretty close together. We went for a late lunch, and there wasn't a wait. Food came out quickly.“
“Very fun place to see your favorite local bands and have great oysters. It is a local hangout with all walks of life and many friends. One of the best places to hear live music on the Harbor. Take the water taxi or Uber because you will have a good time. All kinds of music and the bartenders very attentive. Shout out to Cameron, Heather, Becky, and Kelly. Love Flash Flood, Gunter, Austen and so many great bands!!“
“In Destin for Christmas and went here on Christmas day. The place was full, but we got seated quickly by the water. Was a warm day, so this was just fine. Many televisions that had the day's games on. Server was very helpful and attentive. I had a bowl of seafood gumbo, my wife had a turkey sandwich/salad, and our daughter had fish tacos. The meal was good, and I had a Bloody Mary that was also very good. We will go back the next time we are in Destin.“
“This is one of those gems that you find out there. Everything was fantastic from the food to the staff to the atmosphere. Our server was Tyler, and he was great: very attentive, engaging, and friendly. The food was amazing I ordered the fish bowl that came with rice, beans, turnips, and fried Grouper, added some of Lulu's hot sauce and it was done. Kids had desserts key lime pie and brownie wich was like a whole bunt cake. Will definitely come back to this place.Kid-friendliness: There's a little playground while you wait, and also an Arcade.“
“JC behind the bar is amazing!!!!Our family has a thing about bubba gump shrimp. They’re always nice. We have to go to one on vacation. Our night had been stressful so when we went in, everyone wasn’t in the best of moods. JC helped us and was so good it completely changed the evening. Hats off to JC, he deserves a raise.“
“This is one of our finest local establishments and as a local I eat here often. I take all my friends here and they all love this place too. The server for today, Kayden, was very attentive and was one of the friendliest and most competent server I have ever seen. The food was perfect. Their Gumbos are fantastic and all the other dishes are too. This is the place to eat for locals and visitors alike. Will be back with my next set of visitors soon, or just by myself.“
“Food was really good here, I was surprised. I got the coconut shrimp, it was crispy and coconuty with a pineapple type dipping sauce. Fries were good and so was the slaw.Parking: Free parking lot, no issues.Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids were here and they seemed accommodating to they and their families.“
“This was our first time at Fudpuckers. My entire family had an awesome time. The food was good, the alligators awesome, and the Arcade was a big hit for the entire family.The highlight of our experience was our server, Teresa. She was the icing on the cake. Teresa became part of our family during our dining experience. I hope you’re lucky enough to get her as your server. :)Big Erv“