Restaurants near Okaloosa Island

“My husband and I come to FWB often and stay here at the Holiday Inn or Hilton next door (depending on points, price, availability, etc); however, we ALWAYS eat at Riptides in Holiday Inn.

This past week, we enjoyed some takeout so we could eat outside. Terry was our server. She was very helpful, cheerful and accomodating. We came in the afternoon when it was a little slower so Terry and Toya both chatted with us while we waited. Very friendly! We also MUST give a shout out to Joe in the bar. Though we didn't go to the bar this week, we often do and Joe is great! He's been there a long time and he remembers us when we visit throughout the year. That truly makes us feel so welcomed. In all, the entire staff has always made us feel welcomed and appreciated.

As for the food items, we've enjoyed all the different items we have tried. My favorites are the sweet potato tater tots, margherita flatbred (with balsalmic), and the spinach artichoke dip. Husband faves is the seafood basket. He has had it fried and grilled and does feel the grilled is better (if you are trying to decide). Runner-up items would be the cuban sandwich and the killer club. Again, we haven't had anything bad, but those are my go-to's :)

I've actually never tried their burgers so not sure there and only have had the breakfast once. It is your general buffet with a few hot items and a selection of breads, yogurt, cereal, etc etc etc.

I also want to comment on another review I read about the sticky floors. That is pretty common in that area I believe as the salt water is constantly getting tracked in and it will dry and can leave a sticky residue. Just my two cents :)”

“Excellent pizza, good price. Highly recommend”

“If I could give Maguire’s Irish pub, a 10 on reviews I would. Never have I had a ribeye steak cooked to perfection as I have this afternoon. Jen was our server and was very professional a huge shout out to the McGuire’s Irish pub in Destin, Florida”

“the food is amazing and the fries are hands down the best thing ever. I had the shrimp Sammy and it was amazing. I had to go sleep off the amazing food on the beach.... definitely a place to eat and visit again!!”

“Our daughter got married there this past weekend April 26th, 2025. It was an amazing place for venue and food!!! The GM John is the absolute best to work with even if he’s a little on the short side (had to Boss Man)🤣🤣. He made the process so smooth and stress free! Couldn’t recommend it more. Thanks for everything and will be sure to stop again if back in the area!!”

“Best Donuts in the Emerald Coast hands down! Their Glazed Donuts, beat anyone else even though it's a classic, but my favorite are their Mochi Donuts. Go see for yourself!”

“Great fun ...awesome food...fun waitress took care of everything even free chocolate covered strawberries at end! Martinis very good too! Will be back!”

“Every bite of the carne asada tacos was tender and seasoned just right. The homemade salsa added a nice kick. I appreciate how welcoming the team was—it felt like dining with family.”

“Me and my fiancé was searching for a romantic and a high quality experience for our anniversary and I have to tell you it was nothing short of five star material. Michael was our server (looks like a K Drama star), he was informative, attentive, and knowledgeable of our entire experience. The owner’s fantastic display of interior design, to the cuisine was something I’d expect to see in a Michelin 3 Star restaurant. The quality of the ingredients all the way down to the banchan shows in every minute detail. Our trip in Destin ended with the most explosive display of culinary finesse, and I will be back for more. Thank you Sura for the memories that my fiancé and I will remember for years to come. Btw Michael call Viki Rakuten, they would hire you immediately for the next star lead in a K Drama 😂.”

“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. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️”

“Seafood was delicious!! Bread pudding was to die for! Would highly recommend! The service was quick and excellent!”

“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!!”

“Robin was fantastic. Thank you so much!”

“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!!!!!”

“I ordered the Crab Cake Benedict. I love both of those things but never had them together as a meal. I didn't plan on leaving a review but it was so good I had too. Sorry about the picture being partially eaten. This is a myst try.”

“They have the best burgers and fries, always consistent and delicious!”

“Stopped in for lunch today, I have been wanting to check them out! Delicious food! I got the pork, rice and potatoes. I’ll definitely be back!!”

“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 😊”

“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”

“What a cool coffee shop AND they make some delicious coffee. My friends and I got multiple drinks and they were all delightful. My cap was wonderfully balanced and came with a piece of chocolate!”

“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.”

“My favorite BBQ restaurant in the NWF Panhandle! Great incredible food, friendly staff and dining experience is just right to focus on the people you enjoy being with!”

“Definitely recommend! Food was delicious, friendly service, great portion sizes all at a great price! Will be back!”

“Great place with really good food and amazing staff. This place never gets old and is a favorite to eat at when in Destin. I can always find something new on the menu to try. Ali and Liezl are great too! They can always point you in the right direction if you don't know what to order. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting.”

“Healthy made to order food!!”

“Wonderful meal and wine selection”

“"5 stars isn't enough! The food at this restaurant was absolutely delicious, with the red snapper being out of this world! The atmosphere was perfect, with a stunning bay view that added to the overall dining experience. And our waiter, Chandler, was exceptional - attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we had everything we needed. We can't recommend this place enough - we'll definitely be back!" 5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“the food is amazing and the fries are hands down the best thing ever. I had the shrimp Sammy and it was amazing. I had to go sleep off the amazing food on the beach.... definitely a place to eat and visit again!!”

“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!”