49 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Okaloosa Island

“Really amazing food and an easy going atmosphere!“

“Delicious and great service 10/10 recommend!“

“This was some of the best seafood we had on our trip! Some of our favorites were the popcorn shrimp, fried fish of the day (mahi), seasonal green beans, and the hush puppies! The banana pudding was a great dessert as well. We went around 4pm and only had a 15 min. wait to order food and maybe another 10 min. before it was ready. The indoor seats were filled up so we sat in the nice outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas. Super friendly employees! Would definitely recommend!“

“Thanks Krystal for awesome drinks and service! One of our new favorites in Destin!“

“Best coffee in town, do not leave without visiting!“

“Great coffee, friendly staff.“

“The BEST local coffee spot & the most incredible beignets! I am obsessed! Highly reccommend locals & tourists try it out, you will not be disappointed! try the cinnamon swirl beignets ;)“

“Awesome food! The portions were huge and delicious!!!“

“Absolutely love the chicken melt!! Amazing service“

“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!!!!!“

“Absolutely great place to check out if you want some healthy and delicious options. The coffee and drinks are great as well. Love to support local businesses. Highly recommend. There are too many options to choose from, so be prepared to want to go back.“

“We absolutely loveee this place!! Hands down favorite place in this area. Our group comes here every single day of our yearly vacation in Ft. Walton. Ryan and Cole are the best! We haven’t had one drink or food that we haven’t loved. A must do in Ft. Walton!!“

“Great selection of beers, wines, ciders, and seltzers! Lots of food trucks and live music too! Great "back yard" atmosphere. Pack the cooler with a picnic and bring all your friends. This is a must stop for sure. Only reason for four stars and not five is they have to close at 10 pm due to local noise ordinance. Otherwise, 5/5.“

“Authentic Chicagoan serving the best beefs and dogs around. Great service, conversation, and amazing food. I've traveled extensively throughout the South and you WILL NOT find a better beef than here!“

“This place was amazing! The server was a kind man and the food was delicious. Overall this place deserves 1000 stars. ? I give 5stars alot(not super picky haha) but this place is better then any amount of stars could say! Me and my family are already making plans to come back!

Vegetarian options: Lots of tasty vegan options (though nobody in my family is personally vegan I thought I'd add this! ?)“

“Friendly staff, clean, and delicious food! We enjoyed the street tacos (jackfruit plate and chicken plate). The chips and salsa were fresh, the onions, cilantro, and lime for the tacos were much appreciated as well. We look forward to dining in next time!“

“We just moved here a couple weeks ago and came across this cute and delicious breakfast spot! The owners were very sweet and helpful as well!“

“Great food! Great staff! Fantastic atmosphere! Never have had a bad meal here, everything is delicious! I highly recommend trying this out if you live or visiting Destin!“

“We loved Mauis! Liked most the selection of juices :)“

“This place is amazing ! I tried the White Cranberry Sangria! Amazing ! We also did 2 flights with multiple beers! All great! The pretzel amazing as well! If you are ever in Destin a must do! Not easy located but worth searching for!!! You will not be disappointed!“

“My family and I tried this place tonight for the first time and let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! My mom and I had the Godfather, my dad had the Rueben, my husband had the Bahn Mi, and both of my boys had wraps. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were huge! To top things off, the customer service was stellar! Caleb was so patient with our large crew and he did a phenomenal job! He was so sweet and he managed to keep the restaurant looking fresh and clean. We definitely plan on returning for another sub soon.“

“This place is Amazing! Live music, super friendly and kind staff, { I would tell you how kind my waitress was, but I wouldnt want anyone to try to take advantage of her) I regret that I didnt have proper tip money, but i will make it up to her. There is a beach, cornhole, i think horseshoes, it is child and dog friendly. They even brought ny Stanley his own bouwl. Next review will have photos, Go there as soon as you can. You wont be dissapointed,“

“The food once we got it was absolutely delicious. It was fresh and hot. The issue was our server was incredibly slow. He didn’t seem to know what he was doing and had difficulty with even basic questions.

Kid-friendliness: They have a kid’s menu and we ordered two meals from it. To our shock and surprise they served full size meals to the kids. They were so excited to get a full size burger and to get 5 chicken fingers.“

“Great place to go with friends and just hang out.“

“Our family loves coming here. Great food and great prices. You can eat inside or actually cruise through with your car. Everyone is super friendly!“

“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“

“Food was great really enjoyed our waitress Jamie! She was fun, full of energy and very patient. Would love to come back again!“

“My husband and I tried Lou's Tavern a few nights ago and can't believe we haven't tried it sooner. The waitress was very kind and attentive. The food we had was great and fresh. We will definitely be back.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“You have to come and check this place out! Great food and great service! You will not be disappointed!!!! Try their Mac and Cheese (any of it).“

“Shrimp tacos Baja style were fantastic! My husband enjoyed the ground beef tacos southwest style! Great lunch on our last day in Destin!“

“It was such a hot day to sit outside, but the atmosphere and the view by the water was great. Eat, drink and watch nature activity was relaxing and fun. Food and drinks are great, fresh and hot. Parking could be difficult. I wonder if they have extra parking area somewhere near by?

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu and High- Chairs are available“

“Every year we come here. Everything about this place is absolutely perfect. The food is phenomenal, and the staff are amazing!“

“The food is always great here. Customer is Amazing.“

“Excellent beers, great venue, amazing people!“

“Excellent is all I can say. It has been awhile since I've visited a restaurant and EVERYTHING tasted great...even the the fries! I had the blackened shrimp tacos and the hubby had the blackened mahi and we also had the smoked tuna dip as an app. We were VERY IMPRESSED!! The staff was lovely also can't leave them out..also the bartender was very polite and made delicious drinks! My experience here will definitely be one to remember and I'll recommend this place to anyone!“

“My boyfriend and I go to this restaurant at least once a week. The food and staff are amazing. Unfortunately, he’s sick with Covid so we haven’t been this week. I needed my fix, so I ordered Pad Thai through DoorDash. Perfect spice, hot in temperature and flavor to die for. Bangkok Bistro fam is always killing it! You guys are much appreciated! Merry Christmas!“

“This was such a neat spot. It’s an old car wash turned into a food truck venue. There were three trucks there. I grabbed a bowl from Sunset bowls and a coffee from the neighboring truck. The parking lot is a bit small, but there are some lots within walking distance.“

“We found the coolest place tonight and we were able to spend some time with the owner and found someone who has poured himself into his passion which was evident when we tried a couple of his menu items. My friend Deanna had told me earlier she had heard some great music coming from an area where there seemed to be colored lights and the smell of good food coming from the grill …….so after attending a meeting we needed to go to we stopped by and it was one of those impromptu “had so much fun” experiences!!! Can’t wait for the weather to warm up as the outdoor only seating made for an awesome place to hang out visit and enjoy some great food. Even in the lower tempatures as it was tonight, we took the opportunity to gather around one of the tables with a new friend and play some cards. We even broke out the guitar and sang a few songs. Chef Rodrick Champion Dinnall was so accomidating and can’t remember when I had such a spontaneous great time . I’m hoping as a newer business, Chef Champion Kitchen grows quickly in popularity as it would be a great place to meet up with friends or make new ones! Thank you Diana Williams for the invite and thank you Chef Rodrick for the great jerk chicken with those amazing Island flavors and relaxing experience. Keep up the great work!!!“

“If you are in the Ft Walton area I highly recommend you stop by Coffee Ave for a coffee fix. Honestly one of the best coffee drinks I've ever had. The service was fast and friendly too. There are several cute outdoor seating arrangements with tropical plants and flowers. Really a great vibe. I will definitely return on my next visit.“

“We loved our dining experience! It was fun, casual, beautiful and quick! Everything was delicious! This Texas family will be back!“

“Love the salsas they are spicy and the burritos are huge and they’re wrapped so I can eat while driving.“

“Great food, friendly staff, and casual atmosphere. We will be back!“

“Red Onion is the best kept secret on the island. Just, go.“

“Laura was our server, and she was absolutely wonderful!!! She was attentive, and she made us feel like it was all about us and you don't get that kind of service every day. The bartender with the Indian Head Dress was great also, she even brought our appetizer to our table! The food was good, but our service was outstanding!“

“Fun atmosphere, good beers, lots of events like trivia and comedy nights.“

“I've been to a lot of breweries. I can say without a doubt this is one of the best. Their beers are top notch and the atmosphere is excellent. Staff and other "regulars" are super fun! We will be back next time we're in town! Thanks!!!“

“We went twice while in town, and the staff couldn’t have been nicer. There was a line out of the building both times, and they were wonderfully attentive and helpful when one of our kids got a little woozy from the heat and gave us a large cup of ice water.“