18 Best Bars near Mary Esther

“Great beer eh? Come out and support a local place.“

“Hell yeah I recommend them. I am here on business with a client and when I travel, like to sample local hole in the wall places. So I come in JCs and they serve their seafood cooked in a bag. They throw all kinda of seafood as well as corn potatoes and sausage. I had a half pound bad each of corn and sausage with egg as and rice and for those of you who know me and know I eat, this more than filled me. Be sure you come in wearing trashy clothes as they also throw various sauces in to the bag and steam and cook it. They give you a bib and wipes and you WILL need them Also, I was waited on by Jaime who gave awesome service. I hadn’t eaten at this type of restaurant before and she won’t make you feel like a goober for asking questions. Very courteous and professional. I am likely to be coming to Mary Esther each spring for several years to come. You can bet your sweet bippy I will be coming back when I do! It sounds like it’s a western panhandle chain but you would do wonders coming to DUUUVALLL!“

“Simple place to relax and get a good drink. Bill, a bartender, always has a great conversation with you and makes the best vodka cranberry! They bring in awesome musical talent and keep the pool table well maintained!

Parking: Parking in the back and to the side of the building.“

“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“

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

“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!“

“The bartenders are awesome!“

“Omaley and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the incredible work you did on Saturday May 30th, 2025 for my husbands retirement party. Your warmth, energy, and amazing drinks brought so much joy to the evening. You made every one of our family and friends feel welcome and at home—and they haven’t stopped raving about you since!

You truly brought the party to life, and we’re so grateful to have had you there.

P.S. In my book, you are what keeps the outdoor rec alive and fun.

With heartfelt thanks,
Christy“

“This has turned out to be a great resort. Comfortable room, great view, nice food choices in plenty of different spots to avoid crowding, and not boring at all. From the poolside DJ to the friendly staff a great experience. The breakfast buffet was great as well.“

“The bartenders are awesome!“

“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!“

“yes it was small but fun!“

“I visited Sammy's in Fort Walton just last night (6-17-24) and it was a blast. This is the first time i had ever been in this type of establishment and it exceeded my expectations. The service was amazing, the drinks werent very expensive and all the ladies were great on stage. It was a little slow when we got there around 10pm but it definitely picked up soon after that. Especially when Gabby got there and got on stage, her set was amazing and she was by far my favorite. So if you are in or around the area, be sure and stop in and ask for Gabrielle, you definitely wont be disappointed.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great people, great environment, AMAZING OWNERS. Come join and bowl with us 🎳“

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