Restaurants near Valparaiso

“Doc’s Oyster Bar was a good spot for fresh seafood and a relaxed meal. The food tasted fresh, the flavors were solid, and it’s definitely a place I’d recommend checking out. Parking is a little limited, but there’s extra parking nearby and the walk is easy enough. Overall, it was a good experience.”

“Best coffee shop in Niceville hands down”

“This is the best place in the area. I’ve driven an hour just to go here. Always look forward to going here. The food is always good and the service is also very friendly and professional. He constantly cleans the table and disinfect the door which is very comforting these days. Food is always and constantly great. Tastes the same every time I went. Also, love summer bean dessert wish it was year round if I had to complain about something. Lol. Highly highly recommend !!!!”

“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!”

“A gem in the small Fort Walton Airport”

“Great Italy like experience. Food is served hot and taste amazing. There is a large selection of food with a kids menu that has real food! Service is good and very family friendly.”

“Great food with excellent service. Kristen exceeded all service expectations. We will be back very soon. Best breakfast in town.”

“We had such a fun time at Fudpucker’s! My son absolutely loved the gator interactions—it was definitely the highlight of our visit. Everything was exciting and super engaging for kids. The food was great too—everything we ordered was delicious and made the whole experience even better. Emily, the photographer, was amazing! She was so kind, knew exactly what she was doing, and worked quickly while still capturing great moments. We really appreciated how smooth and easy she made everything. Overall, such a memorable and family-friendly place. We’ll definitely be back!”

“Don’t let the plain exterior fool you, this place is dope. Julianne greeted us with a smile and was an excellent host/server. They have Gluten free garlic cheesy bread as well as gluten free pizza crust that is fantastic. Had a couple of the specialty pizzas and am in heaven. Run, don’t walk to Merlins!”

“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 went for the first time today. The food was excellent, the service was timely, friendly and the prices were incredibly reasonable. I will be back and whole heartedly recommend this restaurant.”

“What do I recommend? Anything!! Everything!! We had the fried grouper dinner with coleslaw and fries. The grouper was so fresh and juicy. And flaky!!! The coleslaw tasted like my mom’s! 🥰 and the hush puppies were pure perfection. We had planned to visit a place over in Destin but the prices were ridiculous!! $42 for six jumbo shrimp?! C’mon!! I honestly wasn’t expecting the quality of food for the price I paid! Great food. Great prices! I only dealt with T who took my order and was so courteous and Joey who I just had to tell about our wonderful experience. I told her we would be back before we leave and I’ve already planned my Sunday dinner! This was the Stewby’s on Racetrack Drive in Fort Walton. Highly recommend it!”

“Great dining experience! Food was amazing and our server Tiffanee was top notch! She was knowledgeable and made great recommendations!”

“The Gulf is one of my favorite places. The staff is always friendly and it’s the perfect place to grab a bite and relax with family and friends or read and study solo. Yesterday was a bit chilly so Olivia and her teammate lit the fire pit for us. We were able to eat and enjoy the views while staying warm. Thanks again Olivia and staff. 🫶🔥🔥”

“I think this was the best ice cream I've ever had. I sampled 2 and ordered 2 scoops of brown butter bourbon truffle ($8.08). Only a few inside tables but plenty for an evening in December. I noticed the candy/fudge options bur didn't purchase on this trip. 10/10 recommend!”

“My team and I have had the opportunity to dine at Dat Burrito Place multiple times over the past month, and each visit was a delightful experience from start to finish. I can confidently say that their commitment to friendly and prompt service is unmatched. From hearty burritos and flavorful rolled quesadillas to mouthwatering Mexican street corn, rich and savory birria, and light and crispy fish tacos, there's something to please every palate on their menu. Treat yourself and support local by giving Dat Burrito a try!”

“Great place for breakfast! Great friendly staff. Food came out fast even though it was crazy busy! We will definitely be back when we are here next!”

“Absolutely DELICIOUS! Best spot to visit for Mexican food craving😋 My husband and I came back TWICE in one day for the quesa birria tacos with consume. Perfectly flavorful, fresh and hot. Crushed the moment the box was opened. They were very sweet, VERY quick, and were happy to see us come back! 100% will be seeing us again!! Thank you all so much”

“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!”

“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!!!!!”

“First time went there and it was absolutely amazing our server Mikhaela was wonderful she made great recommendations !!!
And so nice !!! And the food it totally delicious and cocktails as well”

“Food was amazing! Customer service was great!! Very freindly”

“New owners and the food is great! The server was very good. I ate there 2 times this week.”

“This place is adorable. I love the avocado toast!”

“Bar none, the best coffee house experience I’ve ever had. Fantastic vibes (playing vinyl records instead of AI slop in 2026!?). Great libations (free sparkling water in this economy!?). And every drink, from a simple flat white, to the complex fancy brews is exceptional enough to write home.

Drive here from Destin. Drive here from Tallahassee. Shoot, drive here from Alaska! It’s worth it.”

“I’ve never been in restaurant like this, the ribs and the brisket is so delicious! I high recommend it! 🍖🍴🤤”

“Had such a great experience at PB&J Bistro today! I ordered the BLT with a side salad topped with goat cheese and their citrus dressing, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly put together. The dressing had just the right balance and really made the salad stand out. My sister got the chicken salad sandwich with fruit, and she couldn’t stop talking about how good it was. Our friend ordered the tomato grilled cheese, and it was just as impressive, food done right. Everything we tried was honestly amazing. You can tell they put a lot of care into their food. I already can’t wait to go back!”

“Stopped by on the way to the airport. Such a cute place! The ube boba was really good. Owner was so nice. Gave us extra donuts cuz they have extra toward closing time.”

“really good quality! too many flavors! price is great! and it's a small family ran business... very nice and polite family”