50 Best American Restaurants near Shalimar

“Had the Zin-Gouda Hamburger today at lunch, it was fantastic. If you don't like spicy skip the aioli and go with regular mayo. The Zinfandel reduction put it over the top. Staff friendly and accommodating as always! Would post a picture but phone won't let me. Those phones are too bossy.“

“Normally enjoy Cheers, last visit was ruined by a boisterous and profane group of youngsters at the bar. Families were in the restaurant and the group particularly one especially poorly behaved young man was shouting profanities while watching football. I advised them to watch their language causing the one individual to become confrontational. My wife asked our waiter what could be done and he offered no solution. This one incident does not reflect my normal experience at Cheers and the food and drink is always good.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“Absolutely delicious food and service! Highly recommend“

“We visited Fort Walton for the first time and I had already planned to visit this restaurant. I was so excited because of what I saw on the internet. It absolutely did not disappoint. We enjoyed the nachos & mixed drinks. The scavenger hunt was so much fun with my husband and 3 year old and the alligator show was so educational. We will definitely go back!! Oh, and we met “Henry” the 1 year old baby gator that we took a photo with!“

“The food was insane. I ordered the Philly with crazy fries. The sandwich was loaded with tender, flavorful steak and the sauce was perfect. The fries were crispy with the right amount of seasoning, bacon, and drizzle — literally addictive. Portion size was great and everything tasted fresh. Definitely worth it, I’d get this again in a heartbeat. 10/10!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Food is surprisingly good. Had lentil soup (wonderfully thick bisque), chicken soup (lots of chicken, celery, carrot, parsley) Mr. Natural sandwiches, coffee (a little weak) and natural water (no chlorine flavor or after taste). Mr. Natural sandwich (will be on the menu soon). Wheat bread, romaine, Swiss cheese, avocado, beefsteak tomatoes, and over medium egg (add-on). Large portions, fair prices for fresh ingredients.“

“Delicious food & beautiful back patio!“

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

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

“What a nice and friendly server.“

“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!“

“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 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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Best food I had while in Destin!“

“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!“

“Excellent customer service“

“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“

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

“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.“

“I did not go in and this was this past Sunday. I was starving and just needed something to keep me going til I got home. I ordered off the child's menu & got the sandwich with fries and a drink. It was so filling and it actually made 3 meals for me throughout the rest of the day. Also, I went by around 1050am and loved that they were open. Thank yall so much.“

“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 !“

“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!!!“

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

“Me encanta todo de este lugar!!!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“AMAZINGLY attentive server. Going bananas trying to remember his name. Very thin and dark hair. Nick, maybe? Anyway, we had a party of 6 and he anticipated everything we needed before we asked. He wery kind even though he was super busy. Would happily love to have him as a server again!“

“This is a beautiful spot to walk and check out while in Destin. We weren't there for more than 5 mins before we had a lady asking if we wanted more information on the area, I thought she was going to just give me a map or something but it turned into a whole sales pitch about how she could get me a free dolphin tour and 250 dollars worth of boardwalk bucks if we sat through a one and a half hour seminar. I thought it was going to be a tour and information about the hotel and but its actually an intense sales pitch about buying a time share. Needless to say we dipped out on that situation.

Other than that it was a beautiful spot to check out, everything is over priced and it is a very touristy area. We all enjoyed the experience and took some great pictures.“

“I love this place as breakfast and lunch also.“

“Absolutely delicious!! Hot crispy chicken. Amazing sides and a fantastic staff!! Highly recommended!!!“

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

“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.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

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

“Nice restaurant & bar with a beach and seaview. The food has a big portion suitable for sharing with 2-3 pax. Staff members are friendly and accommodating.“

“Had lunch & dinner here, great wait staff, ate inside which was very pleasant. Had the chicken, tenderloins, avocado chicken flatbread, pizza, and the chicken Toscana pasta. All very good! If you are staying w/Wyndham, upon check-in, They gave us a wristband that got us 20% off each time. We are higher up in the Wyndham tier so not sure if that’s why we got it or not, but it doesn’t hurt to ask!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Amazing, came back twice on a short vacation. Brittney the bartender and the best oysters we’ve ever had being the sole reasons. Would make the 6 hour drive here just for that“