Restaurants near Okaloosa Island

“Rick's on the Island is our favorite places on the planet. Great food, great atomosphere, great people! If you haven't been there, GET THERE!”

“We decided to stay at the Holiday Inn Resort for our Anniversary and my wife's birthday. As a Certified Master Chef, I can honestly say that we received Great food and Great service! Riptides Grill provided excellent food and fantastic service. The staff was attentive and exceptionally accommodating. The breakfast buffet has a good selection to accommodate the various appetite preferences and there were a la carte options you could order if you wanted something different. The food was all fresh and presented nicely. Hot good hot and cold food cold! People who leave negative reviews of this place obviously don't know any better. Whether or not you are staying at the Holiday Inn Resort, Riptides Grill is a fantastic place to eat and have some tasty cocktails! Kudos to the Executive Chef and his wonderful staff.”

“The Ribeye and filet mignon were delicious. Definitely try their .18 cents bean soup and the bread pudding! Our server was excellent.”

“Great pizza and service! Staff wonderful”

“Hands down the best seafood and sides I’ve had in a long while. The cheese grits were creamy perfection! The shrimp and grouper was breaded and cooked to perfection. I will definitely be coming back soon with my family. The service was amazing!!”

“Delicious lunch buffet, I tried everything, including the meat items, which i don't usually eat. everything tasted good, back again, dal makhana was to die for! (fantastic) love the shrimp masala, delicious kheer. I really enjoy dining in a place where I can start with soup, and finish with salad, and have all the other delicious courses in between, and not break the bank, I recommend dining here.Vegetarian options: Dal makhana was great, I put it on everything.Parking: This place is a bit difficult to get to at times in this location, traffic can be horrendous. I'm glad the music, atmosphere and food made up for it. I'll be back. I recommend eating here.”

“Really upset with myself that I have not supported this locally owned business before. But I wont make that mistake again. Most unique pastries in town and the owner was PRECIOUS! Delicious!!!”

“Creative, unpretentious, delicious food, and friendly, lovely staff. this is exactly the type of place I look for when I visit a new area. Cannot recommend highly enough!”

“Delicious food and such a fun experience!!”

“Great place with really good food and amazing staff. This place never gets old and is a favorite to eat at when in Destin. I can always find something new on the menu to try. Ali and Liezl are great too! They can always point you in the right direction if you don't know what to order. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting.”

“The food was amazing and the brother and sister team were very friendly. I love supporting local businesses and I will be back. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience”

“Alexis was great help when ordering and super friendly. the food came super quick and it was delicious. great view while we ate!”

“Best coffee in town, do not leave without visiting!”

“Nick was an Amazing waiter, was quick to get our order did and excellent job 5/5 food was good portions were nice and size would definitely eat here again.”

“Not sure why they don’t have a 5 star average. I’ve frequented this place for years and love it. The staff is always friendly, coffee delicious and food is fresh. The new location is beautiful and it’s worth the stop every single time!”

“Very good ice cream. Competitively priced. Clean establishment. Ice cream was delicious.”

“Awesome place very tasty ice cream”

“I stopped in here for the first time a few days ago and had the best matcha I’ve ever had. I couldn’t stop thinking about it and had to come back today with my husband! The atmosphere here is fantastic. A beautiful layout, ambient lighting, high-quality coffee menu with house-made syrups, ceremonial grade matcha for non-coffee drinkers, and Parker is kind and welcoming. You can definitely study here, meet friends to catch up, or walk over to Taco Town next door after for lunch. 10/10 recommend!Dietary restrictions: Dairy-free options.”

“If you haven’t tried Fish On Seafood House yet, what have you been doing?!! The food is incredible, the restaurant is gorgeous and the staff are beyond amazing! Not to mention, my BIL is Celebrity Chef Giovanni Filippone from Fox’s hit tv show, Hell’s Kitchen! The food will not disappoint! It’s hard to find five star quality food in this little beach town, especially at an affordable price! Next time you are in Destin, FL add this restaurant to your list of place to try!!”

“Best waitress “Marcela” and great food”

“Muy rico todo y super limpio”

“Food was good and very flavorful. Service was solid. Some plates took longer to come out but it was a pleasant experience. Called ahead of time to have a table set up for a party of 12, staff assisted with this quickly. Would recommend!”

“I wished I would have gone to this place sooner. I have been dying to find a place that served authentic Puerto Rican food. Everything I had tonight was so good that I snapped a picture of it to send to my Puerto Rican husband who is currently overseas. I will definitely need to come back to grab a plate to take to my mother-in-law.”

“Great food tonight….good choice of tasty gluten-free food…really friendly staff, that explained all about the business! Top service!”

“The Back Porch did not disappoint one bit. We loved the atmosphere. We were seated out on the back porch right in front of the gulf and had a wonderful breeze blowing the whole time, which was great since we were visiting Florida in August. We got seafood and steak. The steak was amazing and tender. The grouper, crab bites and twice baked potatoes were delicious! We will definitely be back!”

“Yasmin our server was AMAZING!! She knew the menu and was able to give us great reccomendations! The oysters were (raw and Boshamps) outstanding and salads( wedge and summer) refreshing and large! Easily could have shared one if we had agreed on same salad lol. Creamy shrimp and grits was delish, only the gumbo needed sone sort of something. We had a great experience and Yasmine was definitely a part of this!! Oh and the big Al's old fashion was very good as well!”

“The food was really good, the server was great... and the view was nice... but the hosts seemed disinterested in being there, and the hushpuppies aren't as good as the other locationThe pictures of my food are the Red Snapper special and the filet Oscar..My recommendations listed are based on what I liked better, at the other location...However my wife commented that the filet was "so perfect"At the end our meal, she tried one of those espresso martini drinks you see on tv. .. really liked it... I tried a sip. It tasted like a grown fellers YooHoo!It was definitely a bougie price tag, to a down home cooking vibe.Lava cakes ain't no better than Domino's.Granted, I wouldn't need to go back to this location, but my wife said, "this was the absolute perfect date night I needed. "... so looks like we will be going back.”

“Great food and service, love the decor and stonework. Definitely recommend!!”

“Awesome food Large servings Great service !!”

“Muy rica comida Se los recomiendo 100%”