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Destin Area Restaurants
Restaurant suggestions in the Destin area
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Beach Escapes:Fun, family friendly. Sizzling steaks, shepherd’s pie, 18 cent Senate Bean Soup, large portions, great cocktails, nightly drink specials, Sunday brunch. Don’t forget to staple a dollar to the wall before you leave. Large gift shop.
https://www.mcguiresirishpub.com/destin
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Beach Escapes:Miramar beach, it’s location, in a shopping mall, may seem unpromising but it is considered one of the best sushi spots in the area. Sushi with a twist...rainbow roll with boiled shrimp and cucumber inside, tuna, salmon, whitefish and avocado on tip. Surf and turf roll. Other non-sushi options available as well.
http://www.destinsushi.com/
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Beach Escapes:A popular restaurant in Destin for over years boasting Harbor views, high class and attentive service, and delicious food. House special: stuffed grouper.
http://www.thelouisianalagniappe.com/
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Beach Escapes:2 Locations--we recommend the bay-side location off of Calhoun Street, overlooks Crab Island. Large selection of local seafood, great hushpuppies
http://www.destinseafood.com/
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Beach Escapes:Popular breakfast spot. Get there early in the peak season. If pancakes aren’t your thing, try the crab cake benedict. Offers crepes too. Lunch available as well!
http://thepancakery.com/
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Beach Escapes:Authentic Italian, chef is from Italy. Elegant, vintage atmosphere. Takes reservations. Bruschetta is to die for. Nightly specials.
https://www.pazzodestin.com/
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Beach Escapes:Great date spot or gathering with a few friends. Beach bar and coffee shop on ground floor, served breakfast, lunch, and drinks, happy hour 3-5. Dinner restaurant upstairs. Fresh Gulf seafood, sushi. Ladies night on Wednesdays and Sushi specials on Mondays.
https://www.camillesatcrystalbeach.com/
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Beach Escapes:Relaxed, casual dining with fine, chef-created cuisine. Great for families and couples alike. Views of the Destin Harbor. Faves: spinach and artichoke dip, fried lobster bites, red snapper, oysters, and corn and crab chowder.
https://boshamps.com/
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Beach Escapes:Great pizza, wings, and drinks. Great place to catch a game, especially a Packer’s game (owner is from Minnesota, huge Packer’s fan)
https://landsharkspizza.com/
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Beach Escapes:Located on the ground floor of the Inn at Crystal Beach.Takes reservations. Indoor dining and large terrace seating as well. Happy Hour nightly from 3-6:30. Bottomless mimosas every day, not just during their Sunday brunch! Seafood and other dishes inspired by Louisiana flavors, but not overly-Cajun either. Award winning gumbo. Dine at a private table in the sand for a special occasion or just because (must reserve ahead of time).
www.eatmoregumbo.com
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Beach Escapes:2 for 1 margarita specials, great food, to go is good as well, fun atmosphere, great for families, tableside guac
https://www.facebook.com/quepasamexdestin/
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Destin Area Things to Do
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Beach Escapes:Located on the Destin Harbor, Restaurants, Shopping, Attractions such as arcades and escape rooms
https://www.emeraldgrande.com/harborwalk-village/
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Beach Escapes:Snorkel tours, Dolphin tours, Sunset Dolphin tour, Fireworks cruise
All you can drink beer and wine included in adult ticket.
https://destinseablaster.com/
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Miramar Beach/Sandestin Area Dining
Restaurant suggestions in the Miramar Beach/Sandestin area
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Beach Escapes:Miramar beach, it’s location, in a shopping mall, may seem unpromising but it is considered one of the best sushi spots in the area. Sushi with a twist...rainbow roll with boiled shrimp and cucumber inside, tuna, salmon, whitefish and avocado on tip. Surf and turf roll. Other non-sushi options available as well.
http://www.destinsushi.com/
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Beach Escapes:Fresh pasta, flatbreads, housemade meatballs, local fish of the day. Great place to celebrate a birthday. You may get lucky and be there when Emeril stop’s by! Takes reservations.
https://emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-coastal/
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Beach Escapes:Located on scenic 98 right across from the beach, Kenny D’s is a casual spot offering gumbo, oysters, friend platters, and when in season, crawfish boils!
http://kennyds.com/
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Beach Escapes:Upscale dining in Sandestin, part of the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy a nice meal before taking in the nightlife offerings of Baytowne Wharf.
https://marlingrill.com/
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Beach Escapes:Considered one of the most upscale dining experiences in the area with delicious steaks and seafood, a wine selection like no other, and impeccable service. Takes reservations.
https://www.seagars.com/
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Beach Escapes:Owned by a local fishing charter caption, this waterfront restaurant serves fresh local seafood and other favorites for breakfast and lunch.
http://sunsetbaycafesandestin.com/
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Beach Escapes:Foodies and wine lovers adore this place. Vin’tij is well known for its extensive wine expertise and selection, perfectly paired with their delicious food. Takes reservations.
https://vintij.com/
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Miramar Beach/Sandestin Things to Do
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30A/Santa Rosa Beach Restaurants
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Beach Escapes:Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring a build-your-own bloody mary bar. Live music nightly. Great steak, seafood, sushi and more.
wwwajsgrayton.com
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Beach Escapes:Small plates, chocolate and wine...what more could you want? Tapas offerings include seafood, cheese fondue, salads and more. Chocolate fondue, chocolate dipped bacon, ice cream. Craft coffee beverages and a variety of wines.
www.lacrematapas.com
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Beach Escapes:Indoor and outdoor dining with a view; takes reservations; award winning cuisine available during lunch, dinner and brunch. Also a great venue for private events!
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Beach Escapes:All made with locally-sourced ingredients, Amici offers pastas and other entrees for one as well as share-able small plates. Signature: Neapolitan Beach Pizza Pie.
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Beach Escapes:Indoor and outdoor seating available for lunch and dinner. Offers scratch-made sandwiches, salads and soups during lunch. Steak, seafood, scratch made desserts and more during dinner. Happy Hour Monday through Friday.
https://www.chanticleereatery.com/
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Beach Escapes:A popular place for lunch, but dinner is just as good. Authentic Thai dishes at reasonable prices. Online ordering available.
http://www.thaielephantsrbfl.com/
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Beach Escapes:In the Grayton Beach art district, Nanbu Noodle Bar offers cozy dining with offerings such as authentic ramen, poke, sake, and more. Online ordering available as well!
https://www.nanbunoodlebar.com/
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Beach Escapes:Considered some of the best pizza on the Emerald Coast. Due to Covid, hours may be limited and may vary across locations. Check the website for hours.
www.pizzabythesea.com
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Beach Escapes:After a fire destroyed the Red Bar in early 2019, it was rebuilt and reopened in July 2020. Open for lunch and dinner, great food and live music. Super Bowl Sunday and other holidays and big events are full of fun at Red Bar.
https://theredbar.com/
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Beach Escapes:The Hub is an entertainment district with 6 restaurants and 2 full bars as well as shopping and events. The restaurants offer all kinds of food from BBQ to pizza to seafood to ice cream! There is also a large green space and stage with a 25 ft LED jumbotron to watch sporting events.
https://hub30a.com/
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Beach Escapes:Three locations throughout Santa Rosa Beach: Gulf Place, Seagrove Beach, and Watercolor. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Great choice for BBQ.
https://www.theperfectpig.com/
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Santa Rosa Beach/30A Things to Do
Check out these activities and excursions around Santa Rosa Beach
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Beach Escapes:Taproom open daily with over 20 beers on tap. Taproom selections updated frequently on their website
https://www.idyllhoundsbrewingcompany.com/taproom-selection/
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Beach Escapes:Beach Bonfires are only permissible in Walton County (not Okaloosa County) and require a permit. The easiest way to have a beach bonfire is to contact one of the many businesses in the area that set them up. If you would like to plan a bonfire yourself, you must obtain the permit yourself.
https://livewell30a.com/30a-beach-bonfires?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=visitsouthwalton.com&utm_campaign=
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Beach Escapes:Beach Bonfires are only permissible in Walton County (not Okaloosa County) and require a permit. The easiest way to have a beach bonfire is to contact one of the many businesses in the area that set them up. If you would like to plan a bonfire yourself, you must obtain the permit yourself
https://jonglebeach.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=visitsouthwalton.com&utm_campaign
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Wonderguide map
- Beach Walk Cafe
- McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
- SUSHIMOTO
- Louisiana Lagniappe
- The Back Porch
- Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant
- The Pancakery
- Pazzo Italiano Destin
- Camille's at Crystal Beach
- Marina Cafe
- Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
- The Beach House Restaurant Sandestin
- Crackings.
- Landsharks Pizza Company
- Merlins Pizza
- 790 on the Gulf Restaurant
- Que Pasa Mexican Kitchen &Tequila
- HarborWalk Village
- Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
- HarborWalk Theater
- Destin's Original Sea Blaster
- Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
- Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
- Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
- Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
- Kelly Plantation Golf Club
- Indian Bayou Golf Club
- Serenity by the sea Spa
- Salamander Spa, Destin
- Family & Friends Massage Spa
- Amazing Lash Studio
- The Spa At Silver Shells
- Cruisin Tikis Destin
- SUSHIMOTO
- Acme Oyster House
- Fat Clemenzas
- Clean Juice
- Emeril's Coastal
- Cantina Laredo
- Mama Clemenzas European Breakfast
- Kenny D's
- Marlin Grill
- Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood
- Sunset Bay Cafe
- Vintij Food & Wine
- Cigar Factory Social Club
- SunQuest Cruises SOLARIS Dining and Entertainment Yacht
- Burnt Pine Golf Club
- Seascape Golf Course
- The Links Golf Club
- Serenity by the sea Spa
- Om Relaxation Spa
- Mama Clemenzas European Breakfast
- AJ's Grayton Beach
- La Crema Tapas & Chocolate
- Vue on 30a
- 98 Bar-B-Que
- amici 30A Italian Kitchen
- Cafe Thirty-A
- Chanticleer Eatery
- Cowgirl Kitchen
- Donut Hut
- FOOW- Fish Out of Water Restaurant
- Frost Bites
- Goatfeathers Seafood Market East
- Johnny McTighe's Irish Pub
- Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
- Thai Elephant Authentic Thai Cuisine
- Louis Louis
- Nanbu Noodle Bar
- Old Florida Fish House
- Pizza by the Sea at Gulf Place
- The Red Bar
- Shades Bar & Grill
- The Craft Bar - Grand Boulevard
- The Hub
- Perfect Pig Grill and Fish House
- VKI Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
- Idyll Hounds Brewing Company
- NEAT Tasting Room & Bottle Shop
- Light Me Up Beach Bonfires
- Live Well 30A Apparel & Gear
- Jongle Beach
- Gulf World
- 30A Relax
- Shipwreck Island Waterpark
- Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
- The Pearl
- WaterColor Inn
- One Shot Fishing Charters, LLC.
- American Spirit Deep Sea Fishing & Party Boat Tours
- Red Door Saloon
- HarborWalk Marina
- The Village of Baytowne Wharf
- AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
- Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
- The Track - Destin
- Boathouse Oyster Bar
- Destin History & Fishing Museum
- Panama City Beach Winery
- Gilbert Glassworks
- The Shard Shop
- Fired Up Seaside
- Urban Air Adventure Park
- Hurricane Lanes
- Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill
- Escapology Destin
- Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting & Sport
- Gulf Coast Escape Room Destin
- Escape Zone 60
- Rock Out Climbing Gym
- Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade
- La Dolce Vita
- Wet-n-Wild Watersports
- Wet Inc
- SUP Express
- Crab Island Water Taxi
- True Blue Pontoon Boat Rentals
- Xtreme H20
- Gilligan's Watersports Parasailing, Pontoon Boats & Waverunner Rentals
- Luther's Pontoon, Waverunners, & Kayaks Rentals
- Big Daddy's Bike Shop
- Coastal Cruisers
- Sunset Beach Service, Inc.
- Ecco Motors
- Electric Cart Company
- The Beach Butlers
- Destin Grocery Girls
- Publix Super Market at Paradise Key
- Publix Super Market at Shoppes at Paradise Pointe
- Dr. Norm's Westside Animal Hospital
- Barry Veterinary Hospital
- Rover.com
- My Beach Sitter
- Angelfish Babysitting Services
- 30A Babysitters - Premier Sitters
- Cajun DaVinci
- Beach Shutters Photography
- Wave Photo by Aislinn Kate
- Ashley Nichole Photography
- Modus Photography
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