Restaurants in Fort Walton Beach

“My family and I LOVED Stewby’s! Definitely our favorite restaurant so far on our vacation! My husband got shrimp, I got the fried grouper, and our three kids all got the chicken fingers. Everything was amazing! Best fries anywhere! Also amazing desserts - banana pudding and key lime pie are delicious!! Amazing service from Audrey and the entire team! Highly recommend! 🫶🏽🤍”

“We visited the area for the first time in nearly two years last week. We were so happy to see Nicole still behind the bar! Not only did she recognize us out-of-towners, but even remembered all our names! Drinks are great, food is always stellar, and atmosphere is perfect. Can’t wait to come back, hopefully much sooner than later!”

“I went their for the first time today and got a veggie sandwich. It was delicious and huge! The house made ranch was super yummy. And the lady at the front was very sweet. Will definitely be returning!”

“Louisiana here, all restaurants along the beach had a 3+ hour wait. So we decided to go across more in the town and try something new. No wait just walked in a very classy inside. We have never had Korean BBQ, everything we ate and drank was phenomenal. My Louisiana taste buds were very pleased! I would definitely come back on my next Florida stay if I am in the area.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the absolute pleasure of eating at The Rican Vegan during Food Truck Friday, and wow, what an experience! Our daughter Penelope is a picky eater, but she was hooked after one bite of the rice and beans. We also ordered the nachos, and they were to die for. We even brought some home for my husband, and he swore there was no way it wasn’t meat! What really made the experience unforgettable were the owners, Aria and Josh. We sat near their booth for a bit before ordering and got to witness how they interacted with everyone — so much kindness, warmth, and genuine passion. They offered samples and made every person feel welcome. Please do yourself a favor: go meet them, try their food, and support this incredible business. You won’t regret it!”

“We stopped here on a whim for breakfast during a beach trip - and we'll definitely be back next time! Everything we had was so delicious, but especially the kolaches. The dough is so tender and flavorful, and clearly truly homemade. The cuban kolache was AMAZING and we wish we had gotten several for the drive home! We also enjoyed the boudin and conecuh kolaches. Our doughnuts, apple and blueberry fritters, and cinnamon doughnut holes were also tasty. We got boba and bubble tea which was great, with lots of good options. The service was friendly and helpful.”

“Aahhhmazzinggg!!!! food smoked brisket tacos… the smoke is there for sure not just a hint… the carnitas tacos had great flavor as well the slaw that came with them was so tasty just enough vinegar to balance the richness of the meats… bonus got a complementary mango paleta… y’all definitely worth it”

“We always have a fantastic experience at Asiago skillet! When we come down from Kentucky we make it a point to stop in at least once but sometimes everyday for 🍳 breakfast. So many awesome choices and when I’m feeling like drinking from a giant coffee mug it’s my go to! The skillets are my favorite but we’ve tried the whole menu and nothing is bad! We will be back!!!”

“My husband has been going to Main Brew since they were located on Beal Parkway. I had the pleasure of meeting Shelagh and the crew there yesterday (I had previously met Patrick) and they are all extremely friendly and it was very obvious they care about their customers. The Cafe has a very comfortable and welcoming atmosphere not to mention good food and great choices for coffee.”

“Always a great experience at Papi’s Cafe! The food is full of flavor and the staff is always friendly. As a local business, we appreciate places like this that make the community better.”

“this was delicious! Great bacon cheeseburger and chili cheese fries! everything is hot and fresh!”

“Such good food! And great customer service 🤍”

“Great Food &Service CrestviewOutdoors 980 West James Lee Blvd Crestview”

“10/10 There is a reason there is a line at the door 20 minutes before this place opens the doors on a Tuesday! Amazing food and service. 🍍”

“My family and I LOVED Stewby’s! Definitely our favorite restaurant so far on our vacation! My husband got shrimp, I got the fried grouper, and our three kids all got the chicken fingers. Everything was amazing! Best fries anywhere! Also amazing desserts - banana pudding and key lime pie are delicious!! Amazing service from Audrey and the entire team! Highly recommend! 🫶🏽🤍”

“Anytime I get a bit home sick I go here and it makes me feel like I’m back at home. If only for the duration of a meal. The hotdogs are on point. The beefs are perfect with the hot peppers. Can’t recommend this place enough it is amazing.”

“My wife and I had dinner here and were impressed with our server. She was very friendly and attentive. She made our experience a very enjoyable time.”

“The service was excellent. I had the pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides and my friend had jerk chicken with black beans....all delicious.”

“The staff is so friendly here and the food is AWESOME.”

“The garlic dipping oil is amazing. We took some home and put it on sandwiches and in a crab omelet. We have been talking about it for days. The lasagna is remarkable and the ribeye steak I ordered was enough for three meals. Cooked perfectly medium rare. Friends had the lobster ravioli and shrimp with vodka sauce which was good. Calamari was outstanding, very tender. Our waitress was Lauren L., very professional and pleasant. We will definitely go back there again next year when we visit.”

“I love this place. The lady and I believe it’s her grandson that work there are amazing. They’re always fast, friendly and caring. The food is always fresh and so delicious. I love y’all!”

“Girls trip 2025! First time there and it was our favorite of the trip! Whitney, our waitress was absolutely the best! Sitting on the patio overlooking the water was the cherry on top! I had the blackened redfish with crawfish topping and it was so delicious! Also the pimento shrimp dip and the fried green tomatoes were delish!!! I even got 2 tees from the shop! Loved it and will definitely return! ❤️”

“Such a cute place, amazing food and service. Definitely one of our favorites!”

“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”

“I got the redneck latte! It was so good!! I definitely recommend. The girl working was so sweet. She was having some trouble with her grinder and she still made my coffee without missing a beat!!!”

“We were there a month ago on vacation, this place has the best burritos I’ve ever eaten and they are huge you definitely get your moneys worth from here, and the people who run this place are really cool and very friendly we will be back on our next vacation.”

“The absolute best staff! They took very good care of us. Neat atmosphere, food was good!”

“Great owner, bartenders, and business”

“I love this place! First Korean restaurant I ever ate at (back in 2003ish), and been going back ever since. I liked a Korean restaurant in Germany too, but no other place I've tried (about 20 others) has compared. The owner always remembers me, my family, and my friends. We don't even need a menu, she knows what food and drinks we want and lets us know if there's something special to try that day, like the seaweed soup.”

“Jack, Braydon and Aiden rocked out the pizza. Thin crust and great toppings!”

“The best tacos in Fort Walton Beach! I highly recommend visiting this place.”

“My DoorDash delivery driver missed our entire pizza order and only delivered my family a salad. Whether it was negligence on the drivers part, the fact that he misunderstood their request to wait or otherwise, Clemenza’s gave us a second pizza just for the inconvenience of having to pick up our own delivery. This issue was no fault of theirs however they immediately prioritized my family and our experience with their restaurant, food, and service. The food was delicious but their attentiveness to this experience was outstanding.”

“Tiffany took care of my carry out order and she was extremely nice. Made sure I had everything I needed. Love me some Sonnys in Fort Walton. I am a frequent flyer. Stopped in again today and Tiffany did it again. Great customer service as always. I cant stay away from this place for long. Food is always amazing. Love me some Sonnys”

“I stayed at pirates cove bay condo and saw this place across the street. Amazing food and amazing service! Bobby is so cool!! I will definitely be back!”

“This place should have 10 stars solid! Even on their worst day the food is amazing and the staff is friendly as all get out! Even when they are so packed in there, they are sweet and patient. There is a reason why people wait to get into this place. I’m proud to call it my favorite happy place in FWB!”

“Always friendly and always delicious! Our whole family loves going to Sakura! ❤️😊”

“We enjoyed visiting and drinking a cold brew at Props! The atmosphere was laidback, fun, clean with a great beer 🍻 selection! My favorite is the Blueberry and I was happy to enjoy a pumpkin beer as well! A flight is also available if you want to try out their beers! Kyle served us and was friendly and knowledgeable about the beers! We saw a few people come with their dogs, and the Props cats are a nice addition!”

“Mike was a great server! He was attentive, funny, and very proactive in his service. The restaurant was very clean and the workers were polite. This Olive Garden is probably the best one I have ever been to.”

“Oh my goodness, one of the best meals I've ever had!! The crab encrusted snapper was absolutely delicious and those are the best, most silky mashed potatoes I've ever tasted. We'll be back for sure.”

“Fantastic! Great food, friendly servers, beautiful sunset and an outstanding mix of live entertainment ! We love playing and partying there”

“Best we've had in the FWB area. Havee not been disappointed with Jin Jin yet unlike most restaurants around here.”

“Song Han and Jade run an incredible restaurant with fantastic food and a better experience! This is the best hibachi in my he area, hands down. 10/10 recommend!”

“food was plentiful and good.”

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“The staff is always so sweet and attentive at this location. Food is consistently yummy. Nice way to enjoy some good breakfast!!!”

“Best burgers and fries ❤️ 🍔🍟”

“Sabrina T. was our waitress. She was an excellent server.”

“First time burgers are gggoooooooddd”

“Everything was so amazing. This is the first time my husband and I were at a whataburger, we were trying to live out our King of the Hill dreams! The food, the service and just all around was awesome! Our cashier was friendly and attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back next time we are in Destin!”

“We had an absolute blast! The food was awesome! Great portions, great taste, even better waiter!!”

“Pulled into their parking lot by mistake, decided to try the food, and it was really good. Prices are very reasonable and I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu 😋.”

“I went for the 1st time it was all around great Staff was super nice and the food was also amazing will definitely be coming back !!!!”

“Last month, August 24th, 2025, my husband and I just happened to drive by The Bavarian’s Wirtshaus and were surprised to see this restaurant. We lived in Germany for 2 1/2 years in 1990 and loved living there. It was our 40th wedding anniversary and had reservations at another restaurant until we saw This authentic, German restaurant. We cancelled our reservation and went to the Wirtshaus instead. We are so glad we did; the food was wonderful—just like we remembered from our time living in that beautiful country. I had jaeger schnitzel and my husband had zigeuner schnitzel. The staff was upbeat and the atmosphere so relaxed. Our server brought us a desert on the haus—hot apple strudel with real whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. The next time we’re in town, we plan to visit again. Thank you Bavarian’s Wirtshaus for making our 40th memorable! ❤️”

“The food was great and the service was awesome, it was my birthday n our waitress was so sweet she even put a candle on my birthday pie that I had to get to go because I was to full to eat it there, they made my day feel special”

“Best Mexican restaurant in FWB imo. Truly authentic! Do not let the outside fool you - the inside is very nice and stylish. Food is amazing and not too salty. Service is great as well. I love their homemade chips - some of the best that I have ever had - light and not greasy. Salsa is just right as well. This restaurant puts all of the others to shame!”

“Gluten-free French toast, hooray! Delicious food, plenty of options, kind service!”

“My daughter celebrated her sweet 16 while in town for a spring break softball tournament. We contacted this bakery, the day before her birthday, and they were able to come through with a beautiful sweet 16 cake! It was delicious, and I would highly recommend! !”

“We have been here at least once a week for the last month! Delicious food and friendly staff.”

“New owners and the food is great! The server was very good. I ate there 2 times this week.”

“The cake is the reason we stopped by. 4 different pieces: lemon blueberry (best i have ever had), orange creamcicle, red velvet and coconut cream. All fantastic! Heard the meat load is amazing, I will be partaking again.”

“10/10 This place was so good and friendly! The owner Kaan was super friendly and I immediately loved his vibe the second we walked in he greeted us. The wait staff was extremely attentive and I loved how sweet she was! Definitely coming back with friends for the lunch and dinner specials!”

“Crunchy salmon skin hand roll so freaking good ? oh my God lol finally”

“I am so happy we discovered this place! The food was phenomenal, the beers were delicious, and the staff were super helpful. They were happy to discuss all of the beers and food on the menu. They were all personable and made us feel welcome. We had a great time for our date night, and can’t wait to come back!”

“Absolutely delicious! And service was impeccable! Best restaurant we’ve been too in fort Walton. 10/10 recommend! WE LOVE IT! 😊”

“We had our wedding last weekend and the cake was just beautiful! They made the process very easy from start to finish😍”

“The food Is amazing!!! Great experience!!! Super friendly people!”

“I’ve been going to Radbar for 5 years. Everyone is kind, and the conversations with the girls are always fun to have! Theme and Contest nights are the most fun you can have on any weekend, and Radbar does it right! The drink selection is A+ with IPAs and Coolers for adults and sodas and waters for underage gamers. Keeping it open for everyone till 9pm gives the younger people a chance to experience old school arcades, but of course after 9, it’s a nice relaxing getaway for gamers! 10/10 will keep my business every time!”

“Mike, the bartender is a master! From crafted martinis and smoked old fashioneds he can do it all! Super humble local spot with great drinks and vibes! Settle in and strike up a conversation!”

“I love bbq and have been wanting to try this place out. Today, I finally got a chance since due to the snow, they’re the only place open AND offering delivery. 🙏🏼 the lady who took my order was super polite and helpful. The gentleman who delivered our order was patient with me even though it’s freezing outside, he was also very nice and arrived in a timely manner. And our food is delicious!! Will definitely order again! Thank you guys for not letting the snow stop you from making happy customers! You made a pregnant woman VERY happy today. 🥹”

“Hidden gem in Fort Walton Beach!! NO MSG added!! Much healthier than other Thai restaurants locally. Food seems from scratch, you can taste the different flavors of veges, because the food isn't hiding behind an excess of sugary sauce. The owner is awesome, as well as the chef...super friendly. The veges are not over cooked, retaining a slight crispness. We chose this restaurant tonight because of another review they received from an insurance inspection. The inspector was so impressed with how clean they are, after doing an inspection, that he chose to eat dinner there and was happy enough to leave a great review! Large servings...we left with leftovers. The steamed dumplings were sooo good!! Going back this week with a friend. It is so great to see a restaurant care about their food being real!! Our new favorite!!! Can't give them a high enough rating!!”

“I adore this boutique/coffee shop so much, along with the sweet workers!!! They have the cutest things here, and the best coffee!! I came here multiple times during my trip and felt so welcomed! I bought the cutest outfits too! I highly recommend coming here and I will be back! They also have a gorgeous beach view!”

“Yes!!!!! 🙌 I’m so happy to fine this restaurant. New to the area and I’ve tried other banh mi spots around and none were good. 5 stars ⭐️”

“Absolutely fantastic food. We have had a number of items off their menu and everyone of them has been absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend stopping in and treating yourself.”

“Delicious food & beautiful back patio!”

“Amazing food and great customer service”

“We had the raw oysters, mussels, the house salad was so good. My father had the pineapple shrimp, my friend had the seafood medley and I had the steamed lobster tails with potatoes and asparagus. Everything was fantastic, cooked to perfection and just so yummy. The staff was super, friendly and fun! Will definitely go back!”

“Used the new app to place our order. It worked great! Love the new website and the app! Everything that we ordered was in the bags. The food was delicious as usual. We love Thai Chef!”

“Consistently good service and great food. I’m a picky eater and they always always cook my food the way I like it. Prices are right on par for the area. I love this place.”

“We visited last summer, and stumbled on it by chance. We had a great time and ended up visiting multiple times during our vacay. Before we left the bartender knew my drink order! Friday nights get busy due to the military crowd, but we were there during peak season and had the best time. Cold drinks, not over priced, and not a tourist trap. We love the duck”

“When we visited, they were out of açai, so they offered to make the base with pitaya instead. Honestly, I love the pitaya bowls even more than the açai, both are fantastic, but I wish they offered pitaya as a regular option. This place is a family tradition every time we come to Destin; we make it a point to stop. Açai so good , does the ever make it to the pic! Lol”

“Nothing like good BBQ at 10:00 am. Had ribs and chicken. Great Smokey flavor. No sauce needed.”

“My son loves bread pudding, so I wanted to have that as one of the desserts at his rehearsal dinner. I am not from this area, so it took a bit of research but I had seen someone post that Julie’s had a delicious bread pudding. I contacted Julie and she was so sweet and even offered to make a bread pudding for my son and I to try! We tasted it and, of course, it was delicious!! We placed our order and we were not disappointed!! I had several people tell me at the rehearsal dinner that it was the best bread pudding they had ever tasted!! My son loved it too! Thank you so much, Julie!!”

“Amazing Tex mex . Definitely worth it ! Pineapple salsa is to die for !”

“Friendly , no waiting , sweet waiter is Tabitha , affordable compared to the tourist area .”

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

“The staff at healthy coast is always so inviting and helpful, this makes such a great experience every time I walk through the door! The choices and options available are all great and I have not had one thing that was not outstanding in flavor! I appreciate all that healthy coast does to help people with clean eating and always having the most friendly staff!!”

“Friendly service Fast service”

“I ordered a rotisserie chicken to go and was pleasantly surprised to find it cooked over charcoal, which gave it a delicious smoky flavor. The chicken was juicy and came with flavorful sauces and lime on the side. The owner is a very nice person who clearly puts a lot of care into his food. Great local business and definitely worth supporting.”

“Had the Brisket Philly tonight…awesome! Super nice people. Great food. Better get ya some. 😎”

“the nest food truck around. the biscuit and gravy is my favorite but the burgers and everything else is just as amazing 👏 🤩”

“This place has such a cozy, homey vibe. The waitress was extremely nice and friendly, and every employee we encountered was courteous. The food was good. Overall great experience. Definitely worth a visit!”

“Me encanta todo de este lugar!!!”

“I was at the FWB location last week because I had some other errands to run around dinner time. The staff was very friendly, and my food arrived quickly. It was delicious, and I'm glad I stopped by.”

“Cool little coffee food truck beside a few other food trucks built into an old car wash grounds that is now a nice quiet relaxing spot to enjoy coffee. Best Cortado I’ve had bar one in Dubai.”

“I’ve been coming to this location for take out for several years now Today I had the pleasure of being helped by Andrea She is what helping people and kindness is all about regardless of what you do or who you are This is a skill and it’s been long lost in our country Great Job !!!! Happy New Year !!!”

“Sabrina T. was our waitress. She was an excellent server.”

“The garlic dipping oil is amazing. We took some home and put it on sandwiches and in a crab omelet. We have been talking about it for days. The lasagna is remarkable and the ribeye steak I ordered was enough for three meals. Cooked perfectly medium rare. Friends had the lobster ravioli and shrimp with vodka sauce which was good. Calamari was outstanding, very tender. Our waitress was Lauren L., very professional and pleasant. We will definitely go back there again next year when we visit.”

“Best food in Fort walton bch by far well worth the price I love the Place !”

“Best place to get close to authentic Korean food. Servers have always been friendly, and attentive. Can't wait to go back for Bi Bim Bop and Kim Bop”

“I love this place as breakfast and lunch also.”

“Daisy and Mya are incredible and treated me so nicely. Would come back on vacation again.”

“Came in 8:30pm doors were locked staff just staring at me and wont let me in, they need to change the closing time to 8:30pm since staffs decides to lock doors at 8:30pm”

“I adore this boutique/coffee shop so much, along with the sweet workers!!! They have the cutest things here, and the best coffee!! I came here multiple times during my trip and felt so welcomed! I bought the cutest outfits too! I highly recommend coming here and I will be back! They also have a gorgeous beach view!”

“The service was excellent. I had the pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides and my friend had jerk chicken with black beans....all delicious.”

“First time visiting today, and I was extremally impressed with the food and staff, and I will definitely be back. I was also told that they will be soon opening another location at the CEFCO on MLK, which is even closer to me!”

“I had the chicken shesh kebab plate. It was absolutely delicious and tender. The sides were all delicious and gave a balance of fresh flavors to enjoy with the chicken shesh kebab! I highly recommend this place for their friendly service and deliciously fresh food. I look forward to enjoying more meals at this restaurant.”

“We had a very good experience at this IHOP this morning. The food was served fresh, hot and just like we ordered. The manager, Lynn made sure our food was served just right. She was polite, friendly, and upbeat. She made our visit an enjoyable one!”

“I enjoyed the food... Everything is Always tasty... Small Black owned business... Support this food truck.... The cook knows his thing... Effortlessly racked up some fresh food for me...great guy.. service matches the food...”

“My family and I LOVED Stewby’s! Definitely our favorite restaurant so far on our vacation! My husband got shrimp, I got the fried grouper, and our three kids all got the chicken fingers. Everything was amazing! Best fries anywhere! Also amazing desserts - banana pudding and key lime pie are delicious!! Amazing service from Audrey and the entire team! Highly recommend! 🫶🏽🤍”

“we had the best waitress ever she was amazing. the food was delicious also”

“We always have a fantastic experience at Asiago skillet! When we come down from Kentucky we make it a point to stop in at least once but sometimes everyday for 🍳 breakfast. So many awesome choices and when I’m feeling like drinking from a giant coffee mug it’s my go to! The skillets are my favorite but we’ve tried the whole menu and nothing is bad! We will be back!!!”

“My family and I LOVED Stewby’s! Definitely our favorite restaurant so far on our vacation! My husband got shrimp, I got the fried grouper, and our three kids all got the chicken fingers. Everything was amazing! Best fries anywhere! Also amazing desserts - banana pudding and key lime pie are delicious!! Amazing service from Audrey and the entire team! Highly recommend! 🫶🏽🤍”

“Tiffany took care of my carry out order and she was extremely nice. Made sure I had everything I needed. Love me some Sonnys in Fort Walton. I am a frequent flyer. Stopped in again today and Tiffany did it again. Great customer service as always. I cant stay away from this place for long. Food is always amazing. Love me some Sonnys”

“our server Danielle was amazing....”

“the best place on the planet for food, atmosphere and a drink with friends. definitely recommend and would love to return one day!”

“Great staff and the food is amazing. we love taking the grandkids there! thanks Lost Pizza”

“The Juicy Lucy burger is amazing! the onion rings have such a great flavor! best Burger i have had in a long time!!”

“They had the best pizza I have ever eaten. Made my own pizza and it had Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, ricotta cheese, pineapple and spinach. Absolutely the BEST!!”

“Me encanta todo de este lugar!!!”

“Mike was a great server! He was attentive, funny, and very proactive in his service. The restaurant was very clean and the workers were polite. This Olive Garden is probably the best one I have ever been to.”

“Gluten-free French toast, hooray! Delicious food, plenty of options, kind service!”

“Jack, Braydon and Aiden rocked out the pizza. Thin crust and great toppings!”