50 Best American Restaurants near Sandestin

“We had the best night here! We came for a couple of drinks and stayed for 5 hours. The vibe was fantastic. Waitress was attentive and made sure our drinks were never empty. Highly recommend for a fun night out!“

“Needing a break from the heat and large crowds, my friend and I stopped in, on a whim. We were given 2 seating options and chose to wait for the table that was finishing up, as it was located in the smaller section of tables to the right. We were seated after a very short wait on the patio, where we were given waters and menus to peruse. This worked out perfectly and gave me time to select a lovely French Rose’ called “Nature’s Revenge” which I highly recommend. It was served in a beautiful crystal glass that looked like it was plucked right out of a speakeasy during the roaring twenties! We decided to skip the entree’s so that we could try a few appetizers and enjoy dessert. Both were phenomenal! Apologies for not remembering the names - the first was a flatbread with fig; the 2nd, little pieces of corn that looked like pickle spears. Both were bursting with delightful flavors that had my mouth watering for more! The desserts were even more delicious. The cheesecake was a surprising Philly/NY style blend with strawberry swirl. The tiramisu was, dare I say, the absolute best I’ve ever had!! The flavors of the tiramisu were perfectly balanced and light. I was a very happy girl! The staff was also top tier! Our hostess and server were friendly, warm and made excellent suggestions. Ashley, the general manager, is another reason we will be back often. From checking on guests to supporting her staff, it was clear that she set the standard for others to follow. With it being the busiest weekend in summer, we thought going out to dinner was a gamble but we won big with this choice. Thank you Ashley & staff for an amazing experience! We will be back. Often!“

“Great experience at Fudpucker’s Destin! Much to do to keep the kids, teens and adults entertained while we wait! Awesome drinks, food and service. Will definitely be back when we visit the area again!“

“I have eaten here several times since discovering it. Vibe is eclectic and funky. Food is amazing! Service has always been good. Key lime pie is on point also. I think about going back all the time! It is just an expensive night out (because tourist area) but it is worth it every time I do !“

“One of the favorite restaurants in the 30A area. Not only is their food delicious, (their prosciutto flatbread is amazing) but their customer service from the owner, to the managers, to the servers is exceptional!“

“Excellent hamburger and the best green bean side with bacon and peppers ! Funky decor and great singing !“

“Very friendly and helped me out with finding other places. I had already eaten, but they let me fill my water jug and also make some tea with their hot water. Nice folks. I heard they have excellent food and I plan to eat there when I’m back.“

“I can't say enough great things about Commelfo. From the first time I went there a few years ago with friends I was enamored with the food, cocktails and atmosphere. They have not disappointed since! I live 5 minutes away and it has become my local go to for Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch and Dinner. There is nothing there I have had that isn't delicious. Their private wine dinners and parties are amazing... from the Mob Party to the Retro Party! I am already planning my costume for this year's retro party on 10/27/24... can't wait! The staff there is wonderful!“

“Beautiful restaurant and wonderful service from hostess to our server, Candace.“

“It's not the prettiest place but the best biscuits in town by far! I go here for the veggies too! Easy, in and out, food to go or you can dine in though it's a lot of our construction crews here eating on the way to work, at break or for their lunch.

Vegetarian options: Limited.

Parking: Limited, in front and on the right side. This cafe is in an older gas station strip mall.“

“Chicken Po-Boy is 💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯“

“I never do reviews, but this little bar & grill was awesome! The food was the best I’ve had in 30a. I’ve driven by it numerous times but we stopped today and so glad we did. Grilled shrimp tacos and the jalapeño margarita were wonderful. The service was top notch too!!“

“Absolutely an overlooked restaurant, don’t assume because it’s inside a resort that the food is not as good, it’s owned by fuddpuckers. The burgers are outstanding as well as the fish tacos. Definitely a must, if your staying at the Sandestin resort do not ignore this place.“

“The waitress was very friendly and did a great job, but when I ordered the STEAK nachos I didn't realize there would only be two small pieces of steak on them, and they were cold. The rest of the food was good especially the burger and fries.“

“Our experience at FatBoys was outstanding! Madden, our server, quickly fixed the flickering lights, which was a huge relief for our autistic son. The hostess and team (Camille, Emma, Pam, and Emilee) were incredibly kind and attentive. The food was fantastic—we loved the steak and cheese eggrolls, the perfectly cooked bacon burger, and our son enjoyed the lumberjack burger. Everything was hot and delicious. Highly recommend!“

“Food was amazing! Very accommodating staff and so laid back and comfy dining!“

“The food is absolutely AMAZING, but the service is EVEN BETTER, a couple of friends and I went and sat in to this establishment. Pimlada was outstanding from beginning to end!! Please continue to have this great spirit float around your restaurant. Definitely coming BACK!“

“Surf hut is always our go-to when in Destin. We usually go twice. The shrimp tacos are amazing!! Just spent the week in Destin and had great food and awesome service both times we went. Went Wednesday around 5pm had a lady server who was so friendly and took our family picture for us. The food was fantastic and super quick. Our family of 3 was seated with no wait. Went again on Saturday around 6:30pm, no wait time, and had great food and even better service. Clark our server was so nice and helpful and went above and beyond during our meal service.“

“great place for food and drink. Both are amazing.“

“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!“

“Kristen made great drinks and great atmosphere“

“i love Loren as a Server, she took care of me and my family and is a really nice person ... if you go there ask for Loren you won't regret it“

“Food was great. Servers were very polite and helpful.“

“We have been to Bijoux over the last few years and each time has been truly amazing! The food has never disappointed and the service is wonderful (we really like Lisa as our server). The wine selection is not huge but does have very nice options for any occasion. Great appetizers (Crab Beignets are a favorite) and their Filet Mignon is the best we have found in South Walton. Last evening my wife and I split the 20oz Cowboy Ribeye (med. rare +) and it was so good! They also make their own desserts and we usually get the Cheesecake (last night’s was Orange Marscapone) and a couple of scoops of sorbet(so good!). Can’t wait to go back again.“

“Fun place for kids (if your kids want to wain about 1-1 1/2 hours) good food. The kids meals come with a bucket and shovel. We waited outside and the adults can have a drink while they wait because there is a bar. Good walking distance from Destiny By The Sea. On the way back we caught sand crabs on the beach. (we walked back on the beach) I have also been to the one in Pensacola Florida and it deserves the same amount of stars.

Parking: Small parking lot

Kid-friendliness: Good for kids“

“Food as always was delicious. We did run in to a small problem. One of our group has dairy allergies. She asked appropriate questions and our waitress, Piper answered them spot on. When they brought our food, however, her meal did have some dairy. Piper noticed before we could and quickly took back the meal and explained she had requested it not contain dairy but they forgot Her meal was replaced as promptly as it could have been. The manager came to our table apologized and compt the meal as well as offered to bring her something while the meal was being redone. Class Act in Pipers action, the managers response, and restaurant as a whole. Please visit this place they treat you right !!“

“This place is a gem on 30A & I always love coming and getting buffalo wings with lemon pepper sprinkled on them. They are always piping hot and served with delicious crinkle fries and a smile. Support this amazing veteran-owned local restaurant!!“

“Came here for our wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint the service was great and the food was so very very delicious!! Will be coming back thank you to Ron and Lexi at the Destin Florida location for such a wonderful first experience at millers ale house !“

“Loved the Breakfast at Sandcastle while we stayed at Hilton ..
Great variety of Breakfast Buffet & the most amazing live Omlette station & Waffle Station ??
Even their pizza and chicken quesadillas are yummy ..
Amazing Staff - Helpful & Efficient ..
Mustafa was our server and he’s so patient and prompt with his service ???
Great Management..!
We love coming to Hilton and eating at Sandcastle!“

“Tiffany is an amazing server she recommended lemon blueberry mimosas which were fabulous, and also recommended the beignets. She made our first visit at another broken egg very good. Thank you Tiffany. We will definitely be back before we leave Destin“

“Absolutely wondrous! We have the pleasure of such a unique experience with M&P. Due to a cancellation; we ended up becoming the only 2 for dinner for a birthday. They still hosted us with every bit of professionalism, execution & visible joy for what it is that they do. Every bite of food was not only creative; but illustrated that Chef truly understands texture & balance of flavor. The wine pairings were curated beautifully. The setting itself makes the entire experience seemingly magical! We had a phenomenal time, speak of it often and look forward to another wonderful experience.“

“We went here last night 6.19.25 & Paris was our waitress and she went above and beyond. This place was packed from the moment it opened, we were her first night table of 12& she instantly had a bigger table of 15 and she handled both with grace and the most professionalism! We will 100% be back because of the food and Paris! Also, the food was so amazing. Great portion sizes! Outside there is a pool full of alligators that you can look at while you wait!“

“Culvers is our “go to” place with the grandkids.“

“We stumbled upon this place while going somewhere else, and I am so glad we did. We had- steak, scallops, shrimp and grits, fried shrimp, and blackened shrimp. When I tell you this is the best all around restaurant we have tried while on vacation I am not kidding. The quality and portion size for the price point cannot be beat. Everything we had was perfect. Service was excellent and we ate in less than an hour. 10/10 recommended and we will be back every time we visit.“

“Our very favorite spot to eat when we are in town. The food is always great and the service is awesome!“

“Birthday dinner with the fam was great!“

“I cannot say enough good things about BBB Inlet Beach. The food is incredible as well as the service . We had never been until our visit over the past week in Sunnyside. We ate BBB every day we were on the beach. Everything on the menu was delicious and made from scratch. Gary waited on us each day and let me tell you, he made the experience top notch. My go to spot from now on when I come home to Bay Co. Gary, “Althea Later”“

“Wonderful local coffee shop. Good atmosphere and great food and coffee.“

“We just had lunch at the Destin Cracker Barrel. Our server was Kash and she was brand new at the job. She is a true asset to your organization. She is precious and so friendly and helpful. We’ll surely return and hopefully she’ll be working again.“

“My wife and I ate there last night. Kind of expected it to just be a bar with “bar food”, was so wrong! We had a dozen fresh oysters, I actually had a few of them and I usually hate seafood! Super yummy! I had the chicken dinner, sauce and chicken was really good, so were the cheese grits. My wife had the catch of the day, happened to be Flounder, one of her favorites. The portion that came out was HUGE and she said really yummy, too! Tons of beers on tap and some funny t-shirts for sale too. Great place, may go again tonight!“

“The service was good and the wine was great. We got a charcuterie board and the Brie from France was hands down the best cheese I’ve ever had. The reason I’m giving 4 stars is because the small charcuterie board was $30 and I understand the cheese is gourmet, but I still thought that was overpriced. Overall good experience, but expect to pay a little more than you may have thought.“

“We ordered from Sarah K’s to be delivered to our weekend beach rental. The food was delicious and in the fridge when we arrived. We highly recommend!“

“Both stores are out of the cocktails dried orange slices, although the computer system shows they are in inventory. Just FYI. I ordered them from Amazon as they said they didn’t know when they would be getting any. Small detail, in the last the stores always had them.

Parking: Grand Blvd“

“We had special, grouper with shrimp and it was great! I love the wine selections that you can get by the glass and the prices for wine are awesome by the glass. Server was great to, had everything I needed and made great selections... was at the table the perfect amount of time that we liked and did not interfere.“

“Stacey A was awesome. We will definitely come back“

“We had such a wonderful time at this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed. The service was attentive, and every member of the staff was friendly and professional. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was cozy yet elegant, making it perfect for both a casual meal or a special occasion. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we left with full hearts and happy stomachs. Highly recommend!“

“Free food when the guy gets the order wrong“

“Great service and great food. Reasonably priced!!!!“

“We ate at Captain Dave’s Friday night.The atmosphere is relaxed and loved the view.Our server was wonderful,Robyn B.,The food was great ,would definitely go again.“