42 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Destin

“We visited Fort Walton for the first time and I had already planned to visit this restaurant. I was so excited because of what I saw on the internet. It absolutely did not disappoint. We enjoyed the nachos & mixed drinks. The scavenger hunt was so much fun with my husband and 3 year old and the alligator show was so educational. We will definitely go back!! Oh, and we met “Henry” the 1 year old baby gator that we took a photo with!“

“Great pizza! Best in Destin!“

“Lots of fun and great food and beer. Try the stout!“

“Omgoodness. This place is so well staffed. The food is to die for. The owners are super personable and have made such a lovely experience. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“The food was fabulous! Don’t forget to try the butter pecan cheesecake. It is to die for! Will definitely be back!“

“I recently dined with friends at the Marina Cafe. All the meals were delicious. We ordered the Sampler Dessert. It included multiple desserts that were all yummy. Cody was our waiter. He provided excellent service and made excellent recommendations. I would highly recommend dinner at the Marina Cafe.“

“Great Italy like experience. Food is served hot and taste amazing. There is a large selection of food with a kids menu that has real food! Service is good and very family friendly.“

“We’ve been here several times during the evening hours. But our first time experience at lunch was a bit disappointing. My food came out but my wife’s calzone came much later. Our waiter was hardly checking on us for refills and never apologized or even tell us the food would come out late. (Plus no bread or their special oil.) I know it was lunch, but my highlight was the bread. I don’t know if we will come for lunch for a while, but we will give it a chance for evenings. I even wrote a note on the receipt and left my phone#. But as yet have I received a call.“

“Best food I had while in Destin!“

“Great food and portions!!! With all the great selections, can’t understand that they serve frozen potatoes for breakfast. 🤷‍♂️😔 Any kind of American potatoes (leftover baked diced up… ) would be a Great addition!!!“

“My family and I had the best dinner. Appetizers, entrees and dessert were all absolutely amazing. Our server was on top of it and kept us very happy. 10/10 experience!“

“Loved everything about this quaint Italian cafe. Coffee, sandwiches, crepes and frittatas are absolutely delicious. Also loved getting to know Marco, who owns the Cafe. 10/10“

“We stayed in Destin for a week and stumbled upon this place. It’s a little rough from the outside - looks like it’s in a mobile home trailer - but don’t let that fool you. The food and service were both excellent. My daughter insisted we come back and eat at Thai Smile our last night in town. We are vegetarians and they were very polite, informative and accommodating, and remembered us when we came back. Highly recommend.“

“The Back Porch did not disappoint one bit. We loved the atmosphere. We were seated out on the back porch right in front of the gulf and had a wonderful breeze blowing the whole time, which was great since we were visiting Florida in August. We got seafood and steak. The steak was amazing and tender. The grouper, crab bites and twice baked potatoes were delicious! We will definitely be back!“

“We came in town for a junior golf tournament & made our way to Crab Trap. The sunset was amazing and our server Thayne was excellent. He took the time to put on a pair of gloves and show our son how to crack some crabs and get all the meat out of the 3 pound steamer. Great memories“

“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!!“

“Great experience and Michael was a great server“

“We had the best time , food was great. Service was on point. Highly recommend a visit“

“Not bad pizza overall. Unfortunately they force you to get three toppings, or if you want less you still pay for three…? Most bizarre was the fact that they actually consider the mozzarella or “other cheese” as one of the three toppings??? That’s not NY, might be central FLA, which is fine. As the review started, not bad pizza but floppy especially if you order more than a topping. “Three toppings” intention actually means in ADDITION to the cheese. 12” for $22 is crazy & the gimmick of an 18” for $27 clarifies the gimmick. Order the pizza to be cooked “well done” & hopefully that should help with floppiness without burning. Enough of the pizza dissection. The small bar portion is cozy & half price HH is great! Will be back for HH, not certain for grub.“

“Excellent southern smoked bbq“

“A hidden gem in Destin! A tiny spot with parking in the back. The atmosphere is quaint with maybe 7 tables inside and 4 tables outside. I’d imagine during peak season you’d need a reservation. Out bottle beer and champagne split was not ice cold, but that’s the only thing I’d complain about. I had the gyro platter, the meat was perfectly seasoned and served over a bed of rice. The salad was served on the same platter with a nice balsamic type dressing and plenty of feta cheese crumbles. My husband ordered the Swedish meatballs served on garlic mashed potatoes and the salad on the same platter. He did say some of meatballs were a touch overcooked but over all enjoyed the meal. We will definitely go back to try other dishes.“

“Best tacos and burgers , fresh ingredients“

“Use the Destin Harbor haulers app to request free rides to this location!“

“Shrimp tacos Baja style were fantastic! My husband enjoyed the ground beef tacos southwest style! Great lunch on our last day in Destin!“

“This place is amazing ! I tried the White Cranberry Sangria! Amazing ! We also did 2 flights with multiple beers! All great! The pretzel amazing as well! If you are ever in Destin a must do! Not easy located but worth searching for!!! You will not be disappointed!“

“Excellent service & food was perfect! Highly recommend them !“

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

“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.“

“SLOANE WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING . She remembers us from a previous visit and remembered what we ordered and our names . I think we will make this our spot when we are in town . Food of choice was the menu item on dinner where you can pick four sides absolutely amazing. Get the collards Mac and cheese and the black eye peas succotash . ASK FOR SLOANE SHE IS THE TRUTH ! Hope you can see this SLOANE !“

“What I loved: flavors, ambiance, value for what we received. Friendliness of the staff.
Parking can be difficult, they do offer valet.
This was our first visit. Jerry was a fabulous server, all of the staff were super friendly and helpful. Jerry asked us uo front if we need a fast or leisurely pace for our dining experience, which I appreciated.
Definitely recommend making a reservation. This is a high end restaurant, do expect a to spend. I did feel we received great value for what we did spend, and it was so delicious. I honestly did not expect to enjoy the food as much as I did.

We visited the Saturday before Valentine's Day. We had a 5 pm reservation. We arrived about 10 minutes early, and were shown straight to our table. It was a half booth with a high back. Very comfortable. Jerry greeted us quickly, and as it was our first visit, explained a bit about the restaurant.
We selected from the 3 for $60 menu. I ordered the soup, French onion, as a 1st course. My husband the steakhouse salad. Portions were perfect and larger than expected. My husband liked his salad, feeling it was a great balance of lettuce to other greens (a common complaint of his at other restaurants). I love French onion soup, and this one was great. A lovely dark broth semi sweet onions, and wonderfully browned cheese.

I ordered the 6oz filet with shrimp as my second course, medium rare, with garlic mashed potatoes as a side. My husband opted for a 16 oz ribeye for an up-chrge, medium. He also had the garlic mp. The steaks are served on 500° plates, which kept them deliciously warm while we ate, I love that. The seasonings were delicious, and the shrimp quite large. Our mashed potatoes were very creamy and tasty. There was quite a bit more mashed potatoes than I was expecting.

Our final course was cheesecake. They offer two flavors on the 3 for $60 menu, so we each ordered one and then split them. They were again a perfect size, served with fresh berries and a drizzle of fruit sauce. I preferred the plain cheesecake flavor, my husband the chocolate. Both were creamy and delicious, and the berries just ripe.

We will definitely visit again, but it cannot be a frequent experience for us based on the price. Again, while I feel it was worth what we paid, it is higher than a frequent experience can be for us.

Thank you for making our night special!!“

“Chicken Pad Thai is amazing.“

“Ahhhhmazing restaurant!!! 5 stars ⭐️ 10 out of 10“

“Hands down one of the best dining experiences we’ve had! We sat at the bar and were lucky enough to be taken care of by Ricky and Sheyla, both of whom were so warm, friendly, and genuinely accommodating. They made us feel right at home from the moment we sat down. I don’t personally drink, and they didn’t make it awkward or treat it like a hassle at all. Instead, they brought out an ice-cold Heineken 0.0, poured it into a chilled mug, and even added a lime wedge without me asking. It was such a thoughtful touch that made me feel included and taken care of. Ricky and Sheyla also gave us amazing food recommendations. I ordered the mahi mahi tacos with charro beans, and let me just say, I’m still thinking about those beans. They were loaded with tender pieces of brisket that added such depth of flavor. The tacos came topped with a fresh mango pineapple salsa that had actual chunks of pineapple and mango, so juicy, sweet, and perfectly balanced with the fish. The queso was also super fresh and flavorful, and they made sure our chips were always topped off. The attention to detail really made the whole experience feel elevated without being pretentious. On top of all that, they took the time to chat with us and even gave us some awesome local recommendations for things to do after dinner. It’s rare to find staff who are not only great at their jobs but also so down-to-earth and genuinely kind. Highly recommend sitting at the bar if you can, Ricky and Sheyla are a dream team! We’ll definitely be coming back the next time we’re in town. An all-around fantastic vibe, incredible service, and delicious food!“

“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.“

“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.“

“it was the perfect day to enjoy a wonderful meal at Dewey Destin Harborside. the service was amazing, the price was great, the food was excellent. Everything that an AARP person would ever want. thank you for making our delightful day even better.“

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

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

“Great food!!! Friendly server!!clean atmosphere“

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

“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 food is amazing here. The service is quick and attentive. They really take pride in their food.“