Restaurants near Okaloosa Island

“Nice restaurant & bar with a beach and seaview. The food has a big portion suitable for sharing with 2-3 pax. Staff members are friendly and accommodating.”

“Unbelievably tasty pizza! You won’t be disappointed! Got one picky eater who demolished his pizza and a sister from Chicago who said we had to hit this place up one last time before leaving 😋”

“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!”

“We try to visit McGuire’s of Destin whenever we’re close. Always enjoy. Michael Brandon was our server this time and was wonderful.”

“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. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️”

“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!”

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!”

“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.”

“This place is a MUST if you go to Destin. Our daughter moved there last year and introduced us to them and it is a staple of our visits now. The two guys working behind the counter are very friendly, and always playing around and teasing. It’s apparent they love their work and their customer service is top notch. All of the employees there are friendly and helpful! And, hands down…..the best ice cream!!”

“We stumbled upon this place bc the initial place we went to had a 2 1/2 wait time. Thank goodness for that or we would’ve missed out on a wonderful place! Very nice and clean, excellent service, delicious food, and generous portions. Worth stopping!”

“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!!!”

“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.”

“Awesome food for the price. Food was fresh rice was on point sticky iky….Chicken had a good smoky teri taste and pork was juicy wet!!!!!”

“Had family “pop” in on us one day. I ordered a lot of take-out BBQ to satisfy my daughters and their husbands (they can eat). Papa’s had it ready for us quickly and the food was fantastic. Thank you Papa’s it was a good time.”

“My husband had raw oysters and said they were some of the best he ever had. He then got the blackened grouper with an amazing sauce. I had the chicken alfredo and it was delicious! We had a great server, TJ!”

“Robin was fantastic. Thank you so much!”

“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.”

“Hands down some of the best coffee I have ever had. Every time I come here I try something new and it becomes my new favorite until I try the next drink. The presentation is always so beautiful as well. Everyone who works here is always so pleasant and friendly, genuinely trying to make connections versus moving on to the next transaction. Love this place and its mission.”

“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”

“Healthy made to order food!!”

“Food is delicious! Service is great! Our favorite place in Niceville. Love the filet and lava cake and more.”

“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”

“An absolute go to! The breakfast is always fresh and delicious. They are dog friendly! My pup always gets a peanut butter spoon and it’s his favorite thing. The staff is wonderful and always cheery. Lastly, the coffee is amazing! Absolutely recommend 😊”

“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.”

“Excelente servicio la comida está deliciosa y por el precio es justo lo recomiendo”

“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!”

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