Bars near Okaloosa Island

“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!“

“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. 🫶🔥🔥“

“Doc’s Oyster Bar was a good spot for fresh seafood and a relaxed meal. The food tasted fresh, the flavors were solid, and it’s definitely a place I’d recommend checking out. Parking is a little limited, but there’s extra parking nearby and the walk is easy enough. Overall, it was a good experience.“

“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!“

“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“

“Perfect waterfront vibe without any typical touristy nonsense! In addition they had THE BEST LIVE BAND I'VE EVER HEARD!!!! SHENANIGANS put on an absolutely incredible show with the perfect blend of hits and and put their own fun twist on them making the entire night an unforgettable experience!
100 outta 10 stars all day long!“

“Went there for the Spirit of 1989 show. It was good show in a decent venue. It was extremely hot in there and felt like the heat was blowing on me, but it was cool outside so was able to go out between bands. They had the game playing outside so I could check the score in between bands. There is some actual seats inside and outside the venue, having a bad back, I am unable to stand long periods of time. The bands were good, it was a good time. I would definitely go back for a show there again.“

“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“

“my favorite place to go! wonderful people, great atmosphere, great beer, they make you feel like family!! Salthop is the Best!!“

“I had an amazing experience at this bar, thanks to Becca. She was incredibly attentive and made sure to carefully listen to my order, especially after I mentioned I had food allergies. I felt completely at ease knowing she took that seriously. Becca took great care of me and my friends, all while still keeping up with other customers in a very busy summer crowd. It honestly felt like I had my own personal bartender the whole time. Her professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail made the night stand out. Highly recommend stopping by and asking for Becca!“

“A pefect place to hang out and play pool, hospitality beats any other local place.“

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

“The bartenders are awesome!“

“Been to the Harbor Tavern a bunch of times but never to eat I finally got to try some items off the menu recently and lemme tell you they did not disappoint! I tried the mediterranean bowl with gyro meat with additional add-on of gyro meat and extra tahini sauce for the fries that we ordered everything was flavorful and so fresh tasting I can’t wait to try other menu items“

“The bartenders are awesome!“

“Will at Crab Island is 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“

“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!“

“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!“

“Pizza was great, the spot was lit, but the bartender was lit himself and they were slow to grab me a couple of slices of pizza. I also offered to pay for a box to take it to my hotel and he really didn’t want to give me one, I didn’t want to walk back to my car and drive to the hotel with a paper plate for two big slices.“

“Been coming to Destin for 4 years and just discovered The Boathouse Oyster Bar! Woah if you haven’t been here you need to stop in check the place out Make sure you Tip Paulie and Randy a couple good fellas working their tails off. I’ll be back in June! To management/owners make sure you take good care of your staff they are all good people! Until next time, Keep it on the dock!!“

“yes it was small but fun!“

“Don't come here if you can't handle your alcohol, don't come here if you can't handle being around annoying drunk people, don't come here if youre offended when drunk people act stupid. If you cant handle any of that than you should stay home cause you can't handle going out This is a bar for grown ass adults and it's the only one open late in niceville so it's a melting pot. This place is cool, there aren't any rules just don't be a dick...“

“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.“

“Madison was a great bartender! So personable and her drinks were amazing! Can’t wait to come back. Our whole group throughly enjoyed her company!“

“Great place to relax after a long work day“

“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.“

“This place is a hidden gem! Food was fabulous! Highly recommend!“

“it was the perfect day to enjoy a wonderful meal at Dewey Destin Harborside. the service was amazing, the price was great, the food was excellent. Everything that an AARP person would ever want. thank you for making our delightful day even better.“

“Second year eating here and they have great service and our waiter Brandon was very professional and constantly made sure we were satisfied! Highly recommend!“

“We were traveling back home to Lakeland from a long holiday and we decided to stop in Niceville, we saw this place and decided to try it. We are so happy we did! From the sushi roll to the ramen bowl and the tempora shrimp, EVERYTHING was excellent, including the staff. We loved the atmosphere, relaxed and sport friendly, for those who like to watch football. When we make our way back to North Florida we will be stopping by again. I hope to see them in our beautiful City of Lakeland one day. GREAT JOB EVERYONE!“

“I just had to share our amazing experience at Fort Walton Beach Bowl! We booked the birthday package this Sunday, December 7th, for my son’s 12th birthday, and everything was absolutely wonderful. We were allowed to decorate, and even when we fell behind schedule, the staff didn’t bat an eye. They kindly waited for the birthday boy to arrive and started our lane an entire hour later than planned—no hesitation, no issues at all. We enjoyed our full two hours of bowling, lemonade, and two delicious pizza pies. Every employee we interacted with was friendly and smiling. Our group of 17 had an absolute blast from start to finish. It couldn’t have turned out any better! Thank you, Fort Walton Beach Bowl family, for making our celebration unforgettable! 🎉🖤🎳“

“Great atmosphere, great food, great service, great view, and great margaritas! Sawyer was the best server ever! Ask for her!“

“A good seafood restaurant with beautiful scenery.“

“Our last night at the beach we picked Margaritaville. The view was great, the food was amazing, but our server made our first visit sure not to be our last visit. Jennifer gave great recommendations and service. We'll be back for sure!“