Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant

2780 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach
(850) 777-3385

Recent Reviews

Carla

Overcharged our credit card by $50 dollars. Our bill was $46 and left 6 dollar tip. Credit card shows 105. Real professional. Beware.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Patrick Conley

It was worth the drive from Destin to come here. Super high-quality fresh food with clean ingredients all made from scratch. They are even experts at allergen sensitivities .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sweet Escape Rentals

We finally made it by to try this place today. We went for happy hour and had some drinks and snacks. Margarita, mojito, and old fashion were great. Tried the fish and wings. Catfish was good, wings were absolutely amazing. We will definitely be back soon to try oysters and more. Hunter was our bartender and he was amazing... friendly, knowledgeable, and really seemed to enjoy his job.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Runnels

Great place and we love the vibe and food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric C Wilhelm Realtor

Great food!! Pricey but well worth it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katherine Pope

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! Farm to table freshness with creative dishes. We loved it!

Roy Suarez

Wow! I can't say enough about this place. It is one of the best menus in this area. Service staff is top-notch. Very friendly and informative.Update: Came back after a show with relatives to have a drink or two and some appetizers. We ended up just about ordering one of every kind of appetizer on the menu. They were all so good we couldn't stop. And the friendly and helpful wait staff made the evening magical. It was all simply wonderful. I'll be back. Again and again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Broiled Octopus

Tanner Adkins

Amazing service and impeccable menu items with great selections on their cocktails and wine options. Great atmosphere as well when 9-12 hits! Even pets are welcome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mrs.Temple Kennard

Great Little Gem! This is our first visit and I'm SOOO glad we stopped. The service was excellent, the food was amazing, and they have a variety of options. Do not miss the oysters. They are the best in Destin and we cannot wait to go again!Parking: Easy in/out direct access to the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Leek Cream and Crab Soup, Fish of the Day, Baked Oysters with Shrimp and Pork Belly, Seasonal Toast, Shrimp Basket

Linda Quintana

Excellent food! Beautiful presentation.For lunch we ordered at the bar and they brought us the food once prepared. Seemed to take a long time, but the food was wonderful and look at this Tuna Poke bowl! So pretty and so delicious.Wheelchair accessibility: Single story, even with ground for entry. Wood floors inside. Cement outdoors making it easy for wheel chairs or rollators.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris

This is an EXCELLENT place to dine. Went for lunch and had a blackened Mahi po-boy and the slaw. One of the best meals we had on our trip!! The smoked tartar sauce adds an extra kiss of awesomeness to the whole experience. Keep up the great work at this establishment!

Irene Soper

Everything is so delicious with top of the line quality. Whenever my family visits, this is 1st on the list to go to. We went last night and each of us enjoyed a different Fish of the Day special. All superb - but my scallops were the best. Oysters delicious. And leave room for home made desserts - the pies are yummy.Dietary restrictions: My daughter has Celiac and needed Gluten free and they easily accommodated that.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish of the Day

Daniel Meeks

Food was great, if your look for a nice cozy restaurant with wine and fine food this is the place. Pricing is average for a fine

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Shrimp

Colleen Pisacreta

Stephanie is top notch. We love Down IslandFood is yummy ?Vegetarian options: Great salads

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grouper Special, Baked Oysters with Shrimp and Pork Belly

Blake Bohlman

Without a doubt, my favorite restaurant in South Walton. The ceviche is fantastic and the fish special has to be my favorite meal of all time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant

2780 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 777-3385