50 Best American Restaurants near Shalimar

“Twisted Grape is a nice spot with good service and a wide selection on their menu. While nothing really stood out during our visit, I have to say their mac and cheese was very good and definitely worth a try.

Overall, it’s a solid place to visit, and I’d come back again, but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re in the area, it’s worth checking out, but don’t expect anything too extraordinary.“

“Our favorite Tuesday place to go. Any day is good. Always friendly waitstaff.“

“My mom and I went into the WH Shalimar on Saturday(8/10). It’s our favorite, but that team was absolutely AMAZING! They were helpful, polite, and working together. So……WH Shalimar, FL keep doing what you’re doing, it’s working.“

“Food is delicious! Service is great! Our favorite place in Niceville. Love the filet and lava cake and more.“

“After hearing so many great things about this place, I finally made it out here to try it for myself. The atmosphere was beautiful and elegant. Brandon our server was amazing. The way Brandon described the specials and the menu items, he made it sound like it was going to be the best meal of my life. The food was spectacular so HUGE kudos to the chef. You are doing everything perfect. Atmosphere is 10 out of 10, service is a 100 out of 10 and the food was a 10 out of 10. I will definitely be back and thank you for the amazing dining experience.“

“We had the best time! Lyric was awesome he was amazing with my kids and helped us have a great experience with the alligators!“

“Mother Earth's cafe is an absolute gem! From the retro ambiance to the friendly service, everything about this place feels welcoming. I ordered the Philly cheese steak omelet, and it was perfect with fluffy pancakes, flavorful hash browns , and eggs cooked just right. Their coffee was rich, and the refills were constant. Portions were generous, the food was fresh, and the prices were fair. I’ll definitely be back at this Cafe. It is a must visit!“

“My wife and I had dinner here and were impressed with our server. She was very friendly and attentive. She made our experience a very enjoyable time.“

“Ordered Double patty burger & Philly steak with crazy fries. Delicious. The owners are amazing and with kind hearts. they gave a few of us free popsicles when it was pretty hot today and even offered a free drink because I was waiting at the courthouse for a bit. God bless their business please! 🙏❤️“

“Delicious food & beautiful back patio!“

“The staff is so friendly here and the food is AWESOME.“

“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.“

“Food,cleanliness,great staff, atmosphere nice and comfortable.“

“As a local, I was seriously disappointed by the treatment we received by the host and hostess. We started at the bar and moved to a table not thinking it was a problem bc it wasn’t busy. We sat there and sat there. No one came up to us. No one brought water. I went to the hostess stand to point out that we moved and apologized for not asking to be sat. They flippantly replied, well that’s why you’re not getting any service. Service continued to be slow moving. And again it wasn’t busy. Food is great though! And we enjoyed the live music!“

“The food is consistently good. The salad bar,(my favorite) is kept clean and well-stocked. Our server was a delight. I went with church folks that seem to go there often.“

“the nest food truck around. the biscuit and gravy is my favorite but the burgers and everything else is just as amazing 👏 🤩“

“The setting and the food are incredible! Tonight I had the lobster tacos for dinner with the e tuna dip for an appetizer to share, but honestly I could have just eaten my weight in hush puppies and strawberry butter. Our server Mackenzie was fantastic! Friendly, fast, and kept us well supplied. Also, she recommended a fantastic drink!“

“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!“

“What a nice and friendly server.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Best food I had while in Destin!“

“Excellent customer service“

“Tiffany took care of my carry out order and she was extremely nice. Made sure I had everything I needed. Love me some Sonnys in Fort Walton. I am a frequent flyer. Stopped in again today and Tiffany did it again. Great customer service as always. I cant stay away from this place for long. Food is always amazing. Love me some Sonnys“

“The Harbor Tavern is one of my absolute favorites! Great vibe and kid friendly! My family took Destin Harbor Haulers to dinner and we had yet another amazing time at the Harbor Tavern! Thanks to Chris with the Destin Harbor Haulers for getting us there!“

“Alex M was our waiter tonight at the wharf 850. We had excellent service, and he was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and waiter for anyone visiting in Niceville Florida.“

“Stephanie is very personable and has great humor! Very professional! Awesome server!“

“Best food in Fort walton bch by far well worth the price I love the Place !“

“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,“

“Friendly , no waiting , sweet waiter is Tabitha , affordable compared to the tourist area .“

“My mom and I stopped in while traveling, and the staff made us feel instantly welcome!!! The food brought back favorite childhood memories of mom’s/grandmother’s cooking when mealtimes were a time to gather and chat with each other. It was so good, we went back again!!! Thanks everyone for great memories and fantastic meals!!!“

“Me encanta todo de este lugar!!!“

“the best place on the planet for food, atmosphere and a drink with friends. definitely recommend and would love to return one day!“

“The food was great and the service was awesome, it was my birthday n our waitress was so sweet she even put a candle on my birthday pie that I had to get to go because I was to full to eat it there, they made my day feel special“

“The best fried chicken I've ever had!! The gizzard are a must to bring back home for my parents. Danny's sauce is truly magical!! Love our trips to Niceville, Danny's get our business every time!!“

“We had beyond amazing experience at the emerald coast location. We sat outside with our two little kids. Our server walked out (Chante) and right away started to engage with the kids and made them smile and feel so welcome. As a parent it was just heartfelt and amazing to have someone so kind to the kids. It made our night the kindness that was shown. If we are ever back in Destin we will be going back.“

“It was a busy night tonight things were taking a bit to come out but we had a server who thankfully was good at his job. We caught his name, it was Sawyer, there had been an issue with the food not being delivered on time. We were assured of it being worked on and received generous service. He is a good server who cares a lot about his craft. It was a busy looking night, but that didn’t slow him down. He made the instability of our night simmer down some. Thankful to have had him on our side tonight. Hopefully everyone enjoyed him just as much as we did. The food was not the main-star of the show tonight, but service was stellar! Ask for him when you come in, you won’t be disappointed.“

“The salt and vinegar wings are to die for. Our server was great and made sure we had everything we needed. The bottomless apps are a steal, my kids ate so many cheese sticks it was awsome😋. This place great for a night out with the family or a work luncheon.“

“Pretty good food, little pricey, but good food.“

“Culver’s hooked our pup up! She’s in pup cup heaven.“

“We enjoyed visiting and drinking a cold brew at Props! The atmosphere was laidback, fun, clean with a great beer 🍻 selection! My favorite is the Blueberry and I was happy to enjoy a pumpkin beer as well! A flight is also available if you want to try out their beers! Kyle served us and was friendly and knowledgeable about the beers! We saw a few people come with their dogs, and the Props cats are a nice addition!“

“Wow! We live down the street and just decided to stop by. My autistic grandson just found his new favorite place. Great pizza and staff were so helpful and friendly. Love the laid back atmosphere. We will definitely be back!“

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“never had a bad meal all is good just sit and enjoy“

“Kayleigh (I hope I’m spelling her name right) is absolutely amazing! My family and I found this place on google and decided to try it, at first we were a bit nervous because we have an autistic son and weren’t sure we’d be welcome. We were greeted and served amazingly by Kayleigh the entire time! My son eventually had a small emotional outburst and knocked over a glass of water making a small scene and I immediately was reduced to tears because I could hear the other patrons talking about us, immediately I felt humiliated and maybe we were at the wrong place. Kayleigh came out and helped me wipe up the water with towels and was so incredibly kind and understanding!! Thank you Kayleigh! You are a gem!“

“The staff is always so sweet and attentive at this location. Food is consistently yummy. Nice way to enjoy some good breakfast!!!“

“Great service, this is the first place my son picks to eat every time. Staff always goes above and beyond to make sure my kids have a great experience. Also you can never go wrong with a chocolate chip waffle.“

“Aloha Fridays at the Crew Bar. Wear Hawaiian shirts“

“Great experience even though we got rained out on the back nine! They gave us a rain check to play again! Well kept course and excellent staff.“