Tgis IS the olace to go in Destin for beach vibe and food is good. Drinks are good. Good vibe.read more

We make it a point to dine here at least once during our three-month winter stay, and today was the…read moreperfect day to enjoy a late lunch before the spring breakers start arriving. The weather was a beautiful 70 degrees, and we were lucky enough to get a table with a great view of the beach and sunshine. We ordered the fish tacos and the grouper bites. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and was piping hot. The fish tacos had a generous piece of fish on each taco, grilled perfectly. My friend ordered the grouper bites and OMG -- they were lightly battered, cooked just right, and you get so many! Definitely a must-have. Now for the service. Our waitress started off strong by promptly taking our order, but unfortunately it went downhill from there. Once we received our food, she never stopped back to check on us or offer drink refills. There was only one bartender and the place was packed. He appeared overwhelmed, especially with beachgoers walking up to the bar while also trying to keep up with drink orders from the waitstaff. It didn't seem like the servers had assigned sections, as tables appeared to be seated in rotation. Toward the end of our meal, we noticed not only ourselves but other diners trying to get their waitress's attention, which was difficult. Overall, I'd give the food 5 stars and the service 2 stars. I understand it's a beach atmosphere, but with spring break starting, the service really needs to step up its game.

My family and friends had a great afternoon at Austons on 98. The food was delicious!! We had…read moreoysters on the half shell x4, smoked tuna dip, crab claws, hush puppies, and Gouda cheese grits. We all enjoyed all of the dishes. Two of us had the blood orange sour beer. My husband had Dankside and Divide and Concur Ipa beers and he liked both of them. We are going back tomorrow for more oysters.

Ate here several times over our 3 week stay in the area. Happy hour oysters every time and every…read moretime they were great. Nice Budweiser tap special, but for me I appreciate their selection of IPAs. Seafood gumbo was good. The hush puppies are addictive. Tuna dip is delicious. Ruben sandwich was ok. Fries were good. I did notice on two occasions we were seated by the hostess at a table that needed to be wiped off. Even though there were several empty tables. The last time here the same hostess sat us at a dirty table, we told her about it, so she seated us at another dirty table. Complained about that but she would not wipe the table so we sat in a totally different area. That's just inexcusable laziness. (hear that management?). But all our waitresses provided excellent service. Looking forward to our next trip!!

We ate at Surf Hut during our vacation and had a pretty good experience overall. We ordered the…read moreopen-faced sliders along with the BBQ ribs and chicken kabobs, which came with coleslaw. We also had the fried calamari with marinara, which was good. Everything was cooked well and tasted good, but nothing really stood out as especially memorable. The best part was the atmosphere -- from our table, we could see the beach, which made for a really relaxing dining experience. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal while visiting Destin.

This is a great option if: A. You are within short walking…read moredistance and want a quick app or drink B. You have a party of 2 or less C. You generally have low expectations Otherwise, you're taking a gamble. It was good for us walking up from the beach for a quick mid day snack and drink in our swim attire. I would not plan an outing here etc. based on prices and service.

I wish there was a location closer to where I live! For a chain restaurant (that is known more for…read morethings other than food) they have always been amazing and consistent. Coming to this location for the first time proved that streak still continues. The LUMP BLUE CRAB BISQUE - Sherry, Cream, Crushed Herb Croutons to start was fabulous. The MACADAMIA-NUT-CRUSTED SNAPPER - Hawaiian Red Sea Salt, Almond Rice, Grilled Asparagus, Wasabi Soy Beurre Blanc was just as good. Yes, something I usually pass on entirely, dessert, the key lime pie was great too. The only disappointment was the piña colada I ordered. The "bar" is set high on this one by the Marlin Bar in Orlando so I'll give them a pass. Service was very attentive and the place itself is brand new. I wish the developer would have made more parking closer to the buildings. In the off season it was nuts, coming here during peak season is going to be a challenge. One aspect they truly excel at is the live entertainment. The music is just right--loud enough for the audience to sing "Sweet Caroline," yet soft enough to allow for casual conversations at the table.

My family and I have been coming to Tommy Bahama's every…read moreyear while on vacation, and it has always been one of the places we make a point to visit multiple times during our trip. We are typically there at least three out of the seven days we stay in town. Unfortunately, after our experience on Mother's Day, we do not plan on returning. We arrived around 4:30 p.m. with a party of nine, hoping to enjoy some of the happy hour menu and pricing. We were kept waiting in the front until exactly 5:00 p.m., even though it was obvious that tables on the back deck were already available. Once seated, our server was polite and did a good job taking care of us. During conversation, we mentioned the long wait, and he explained that it is apparently "protocol" to delay seating larger parties until after 5:00 so they do not receive happy hour pricing. If that is truly company policy, I find it extremely disappointing and dishonest. We felt manipulated instead of welcomed. The food quality was also far below what we have experienced in past years. The crusted snapper that was recommended to us was terrible and had to be sent back. My grandson's burger was also very poor quality and honestly unpleasant. The only dishes our table generally agreed were decent were the squash casserole bowl and the chicken parmesan. Another disappointment was learning that bread is no longer served. For families with children, that was always something simple that helped while waiting on meals. Between the removal of those small touches, the higher prices, and the noticeable decline in food quality, the restaurant no longer feels worth returning to. I'm not writing this to get anyone in trouble. I'm writing because this restaurant used to be one of the highlights of our vacation every year, and it is frustrating to see the experience decline this much. Chris Tomlinson

Sat at the bar, honestly everything was first rate, hoping to be there this Tuesday…read moreSteak cooked to perfect mid rare

Very disappointing, below average Mother's Day brunch experience for my family. We waited for 20…read moreminutes before being asked for our drink/food order. When I asked our server about the food he was unfamiliar with the menu. He was also inattentive after the meal was delivered. The food was just as disappointing and well below average for the prices charged. The chicken tasted refrigerated and lacked flavor. Extremely disappointing experience from start to finish. Hopefully BrickTops management team can fix this so future customers have a better experience.

Walked into the bar and was informed the kitchen was not open 4 times at 10pm on a Friday. Seemed…read morelike they had no desire for us to be there when the bar closed at 12 when two March madness games were on. Bartender did a phenomenal job and helping us settle in. They didn't inform us the bar was closing and didn't give a last call at 11pm. Seemed like a nice place but was heavenly disappointed with the service.

Had lunch at Sandlot this past weekend, and it's a great spot to watch sports, grab a drink, or…read morejust enjoy a good meal. The menu isn't huge, but honestly, that's not a bad thing. We started with the mozzarella sticks, and they came out piping hot with an awesome cheese pull. Definitely a must-have if you're a cheese lover. For lunch, we both got the fried grouper sandwich. The outside was perfectly crispy, and the inside was flaky and tender -- absolutely spot on. I can't wait to go back to catch a game there.

Today is National Burger Day and we came here for a good burger. This place did not disappoint…read more Staff was super friendly and accommodating. We ordered the Lumberjack burger($17) and the original fatboy ($16)and they were good burgers. All their burgers are made medium well unless specified. Chill laidback spot to grab some good burgers. They also have chicken, fish sandwiches, and wings among other things.

Food, is a 4. Food is good. Definitely stop by and give it a try. Service, let's go with a 0. Yes…read morewe are the invisible family. We bring out your worst service possible. Don't matter which city we are in it never fails. Things to add before the service. Party of 5, automatic gratuity. 3 percent add for paying with card. Remember we had to tip 18 percent for this service so why would the server give two shi about us. They were already getting the tip. And we only had two adults and three kids (2 at 14). Served nachos, never given any silverware. Went to front grabbed it myself. Fast forward, not to much on the drink refill or clearing an appetizer meal off the table because the tables are average size. Had to ask for those refills, and just water. Time to pay. No clue where the server was then, seen the server standing up front near the entrance. Then Watched other tables get drink refills, and actually pay and began to leave. Wife had to go to the counter to get the bill. Then I went to the counter to pay the bill. Christ our luck sucks. Let's get to the food. Philly steak, boneless wings, kid got a monster burger, and sliders. Guess what, the food is as absolutely great! Go try the food.. other tables were getting. The service you'd expect since you are forced an automatic 18 percent.

I have celiac and they accommodated with plenty of options. Their lettuce wrapped burger was…read moreamazing, and their ciders were delicious. Excellent staff, everyone was very helpful! Ambiance was 10/10, loved the music choice too. Husband's Que burger and spicy ketchup were also amazing as was our son's Mac and cheese and chicken tenders. Perfect start to our vacation!

This is a hidden gem of the Grand Blvd. shopping center. Nice Interior and sports/wine/craft beer…read morebar with TVs along the walls. Heather was bartending and very helpful and quick. Wine happy hour starting at 11 am 12 oz pour for the price of a 6 oz. We migrated to the outdoor seating and Melisa served us up some fried green tomatoes- 6 lightly battered on the tart tomatoes, placed on bed of lettuce with balsamic drizzled across the top, tasty and we split a battered chicken sandwich on buttered, toasted bun, topped with lettuce and tomato. All very well prepared. I will be back!

Blackened chicken Caesar salad was delicious and raw Key Lime Pie was phenomenal. Xavier's service…read morewas great, and everyone in out 10 person group enjoyed their meal. Only negative is there was zero breeze and tables are tight so it was a pretty warm dinner.

Fresh raw oysters, well spiced, thick and rich gumbo, and some tasty and cold IPA. I also ordered a…read moremahi sandwich which made for a complete dinner. Everyone in my crew commented on this being the best oysters and gumbo of their trip so far. I would say they are not wrong. My ONLY "dings" were the beers are served in plastic cups and our waitress appeared to be miffed that she had to take away our empty oyster trays. I would go here again for sure!!

Great food, drinks, and great service! Very eclectic looking and cozy…read more I like that the menu is very limited. Less choices to make, and they can stick with excellent food preparations. Looking forward to our next visit

My sister and her husband had been here before and really like the place so we booked reservations…read morefor my brother-in-laws birthday dinner. Heir menu really doesn't change, but it doesn't need to. They have amazing seafood, great sides and cold drinks. Josh was our waiter and was very speedy! We go out orders in and dinner seemed like it came out quick and hot. I tried that gumbo first and the flavor put be back in New Orleans. I had the grouper and my fiancé ordered the crab cakes. I heard they were known for their crab cakes, but I wasn't a huge fan. My blackened grouper was absolutely delicious. The seasoning wasn't over powering and the fish was cooked to perfection. The salad was my favorite part crazy enough. It was a tomato basil vinaigrette that was out of this world with flavor. It had a sweet base to it that brought out the basil flavor that made us all guess what the ingredients were. What I really enjoyed about this place was that the owner was walking around all night checking on the tables and making sure everyone was enjoying themselves and that the food was perfection. Great dinner spot and really cool vibe with all the red lights and fun paintings everywhere.