46 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Mary Esther

“Delicious, fresh. We enjoyed the Mediterranean salad, steak sovlaki, and traditional gyro. Everything so flavorful!“

“Great service, Good food and variety, Fast Service! We were able to find something different for 2 adults, a teenager, a toddler, and a baby. For pricing reference - 3 sodas, 2 appetizers, 3 lunch entrees, 1 side, 1 small soup, 1 large soup, 2 specialty sushi rolls, and 1 avocado roll for $125.“

“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!“

“I'm torn on recommending, honestly. We've eaten here twice with the 1st time being good and the 2nd time (tonight) being terrible! My son couldn't even eat half of his burrito and my chicken quesadilla had entirely too much cheese to the point it was basically just cheese! I removed as much of the cheese as I could. The middle aged lady that made ours this evening spoke way too fast to be able to understand her, lacked personality, and just slapped the dinner together without any care. The 1st time (when it was good), the younger blonde lady was super nice and did a great job at making our dinner that night. My son actually craved the burritos after the 1st night. After tonight...not so much!! They are a bit on the expensive side, as well.“

“Have been going to Pad Thai Restaurant for years and enjoy it each and every time. Food is so fresh and the wait staff very friendly and quick to serve the meals. Our favorite place.“

“Food was amazing! Customer service was great!! Very freindly“

“really good quality! too many flavors! price is great! and it's a small family ran business... very nice and polite family“

“they have the best muffalettas in town plus friendly with great service . They also have a nice sitting area out of the sun to enjoy your meal . We will be back !“

“What do I recommend? Anything!! Everything!! We had the fried grouper dinner with coleslaw and fries. The grouper was so fresh and juicy. And flaky!!! The coleslaw tasted like my mom’s! 🥰 and the hush puppies were pure perfection. We had planned to visit a place over in Destin but the prices were ridiculous!! $42 for six jumbo shrimp?! C’mon!! I honestly wasn’t expecting the quality of food for the price I paid! Great food. Great prices! I only dealt with T who took my order and was so courteous and Joey who I just had to tell about our wonderful experience. I told her we would be back before we leave and I’ve already planned my Sunday dinner! This was the Stewby’s on Racetrack Drive in Fort Walton. Highly recommend it!“

“The Gulf is one of my favorite places. The staff is always friendly and it’s the perfect place to grab a bite and relax with family and friends or read and study solo. Yesterday was a bit chilly so Olivia and her teammate lit the fire pit for us. We were able to eat and enjoy the views while staying warm. Thanks again Olivia and staff. 🫶🔥🔥“

“We found this fabulous spot on a FB group for Fwb. We ventured out and had dinner last week - feta dip (OhMyGoodness!), hot honey flatbread, crabcake on lobster risotto, and creme brulee special. The service was spot on and the food was flat out fabulous! I took leftovers home and ate every bite - esp. the feta which surprised me as I already had a great whipped feta recipe. Nope, there's is better. Only caveat is they don't have cocktails but they have great wine options and beer/sodas. We took our dog (huge plus) and enjoyed a beautiful evening!“

“Great little spot , well worth seeking out! Do yourself a favor and stop by for a good pit stop and grab you and the family breakfast. Locally owned and a sweet family to support ! Quality food at affordable prices.“

“Amazing hot dog stand .never had a problem here in over three years“

“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.“

“Great owner, bartenders, and business“

“delicious food, fast service. had the luau pig, rice n gravy and macaroni salad. and a musubi. the gravy is amazing!! highly recommend“

“ABSOLUTELY PERFECT AND SO DELICIOUS! My son is obsessed with the show Trash Truck but hard to find! I knew these cakes were delicious so I stopped in to order a small round cake and cupcakes. I told her just to do shades of green or blue cause I knew it would be delicious so just wanted the round for the topper I ordered. She told me she would check the show out and I sent her pics of the topper. She was super helpful on what to order! Again I did not really expect a very detailed cake just matching colors because I picked her mostly for taste. Best frosting I have ever had!! You guys…I went to pick up the cake and when she opened the box to show I had tears in my eyes. Wayyyy more than I expected and was absolutely perfect! Could not recommended more!!“

“💯 Recommend delicious tacos nachos and churros always the best vibe 👊🏻“

“Great bites, great vibes, and the kind of easy-going ambiance that makes you feel like time slows down here. Whether you’re stopping by with your four-legged bestie or flying solo with a book and a bowl, is the definition of food truck bliss.“

“Found this little gem while visiting Fort Walton Beach. Just a phenomenal little coffee and dessert place. Their ice cream is homemade and it truly shows in quality. I had the peach cobbler and would highly recommend. Pieces of cobbler mixed in. 😊“

“The best seafood I have ever eaten in my 50 years of life. We came to vacation from Kentucky and The Shack has the best fried geeen tomatoes I’ve ever eaten! Make it a point to eat here when you come to visit the area. A++++ 10⭐️“

“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!“

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

“Such a great little spot. Very warm and welcoming and honey. Food was served piping hot & was tasty. Owners make everyone feel welcome and special. It’s like going to eat at your aunts house. Definitely worth the stop. Thank You! :)“

“Marques and Morgan were absolutely phenomenal. This is mine and my partners first time here and we are blown away by how great the desserts are, they taste homemade. 🥹 The portions are perfect. We will absolutely be back and I highly recommend The Peach Cobbler factory to anyone looking for a spot to grab a tasty treat. So many options!!! <3 (:“

“Bangkok Bistro is my favorite place in town. Good staff and great food. you won't be disappointed.“

“Sunset Bowls is absolutely delicious. It’s a little pricey, but you’re definitely getting your money’s worth. The portions are huge, and when they say “small,” they definitely don’t mean small lol.

The workers are always extremely nice and welcoming. Sometimes the wait can be a little slow, but it’s definitely worth it. Everything is fresh, filling, and delicious.

It’s a must-have if you haven’t tried it yet.

Great use of an old car wash!“

“Stopped in this morning while out exploring the area with my pup. Tried the iced chai and It is hands-down, the best chai I’ve had in a long time! I had a good feeling when the barista mentioned it being extra spicy, but was still pleasantly surprised at how robust the flavor was. If we visit the area again, we will definitely be coming here for our morning drinks!“

“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“

“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!“

“I went through the drive thru and not only are their prices amazing but the sizes are fantastic for the price. I asked just for an iced latte of any kind and specified I dont love the taste of coffee. Well she delivered!!! She told me about the cinnamon roll and recommended making it frozen and it is just what I was looking for!!! I didnt get her name but she was amazing and I loved her recommendation!“

“I enjoyed my three slider platter, had an amazing amount of deliciousness for that tiny slider. Beware of the drink by the name of “the Calli” it is quite spicy, however a drink that they make very well is an old fashioned. I didn’t catch the name of our waiter ,but he was always checking on us, making sure we were having a good time, and making sure our spicy drink was taken care of properly.“

“Its our favorite off-beach place to be when we are in town! The staff is always wonderful here!! If you enjoy the best ice cream in town & a fun putt putt course then this is your place!! ⛳️🍦“

“One of our favorite places to eat while in FWB! I love the shrimp quesadilla chipotle style or Baja!! And the margaritas are great!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Best environment and pizza in town!“

“Omgosh! It doesn't matter what u think u want before u walk In to try these doughnuts, something else will catch ur eyes. U can't walk out w just one kind! 3 times now & I can't get over all these yummy flavors. TY to the crew this morning especially-the lemon was amazing! U just can't go wrong in here. Oh btw, bring ur wet naps😂 DEFINITELY FIVE STARS!*****“

“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!“

“This was our first time and everything was amazing! The food was delicious! We had the wings, empanadas, and hummus for appetizers! We also had the lasagna, a burger, and the GI Jade special pizza! All of the ingredients tasted super fresh! We loved the outdoor seating atmosphere! Our server was CJ and he was a pleasure! So fast and accurate with our orders and so friendly! We loved getting to listen to the live band Paradise Vale as well! 100% recommend!“

“Best Poke Bowl!!!😍🫶🏻🤗 Excellent service!!😊😘“

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

“The manager was too nice to get our order from the lunch menu a little earlier cause it was still brunch when we got there. Food was a bit pricey but can never beat fresh seafood by the beach! The raw oyster were very fresh! Love their calamari, and the crab cake sandwich were made fresh!“

“I’ve been there a couple of times. The food and service is good. I think they’re very close to being awesome. My only complaint for the Shrimp and Grits is the shrimp are obviously frozen farmed, and small. The grits and biscuits are very good and well seasoned, they need bigger, fresher shrimp to make it a high quality dish. Definitely a popular place and I need to try some other meals.“

“I would recommend AJ’s for the live music and drinks, but the food is lacking. $26 for 8 oysters is ridiculous. I ordered the “shrimp spring rolls”. I expected a spring roll like you get in an Asian restaurant. I got six shrimp tails wrapped in phyllo for $16. Very disappointed in the food but the atmosphere is nice.“

“🦀What a delightful surprise! We had the best snow crab, the best beverages, and overall the best service we have had in a long time! Philip, the server, was outstanding!! Not only did he go over and beyond, he was thoughtful, personable, and super-friendly. We will be back and hope that he will be our server again. Thank you, Phillip!“