We stopped into Capt Dave's on the Gulf while we were in Destin and had such a great experience, even just spending time at the bar. We didn't end up ordering food this visit, but everything else about our time there really stood out in the best way. The service was amazing from the start. We had a larger group, and the staff was incredibly accommodating, helping us move and merge tables together in the bar area so we could all sit comfortably. It made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable instead of stressful trying to coordinate seating. The ambiance was definitely a highlight. We were there right around sunset and were able to step out onto the patio to watch it, which was absolutely beautiful. Between the view, the relaxed atmosphere, and how friendly and welcoming the staff was, it felt like such a perfect spot to unwind. We would definitely come back again and would love to try the food next time. read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - sunset on patio - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

The food here was amazing. I tried the stuffed shrimp with crab meat and Parmesan. I tried others food as well from the group I came with and their food did not disappoint either. If I could go back again I would today. The issue is that I'm 8 hours away but debating on that drive still. . The service was amazing! The waiter and/or Staff catered to our every need and even offered to take a group picture of our party of 11. They even turned the fan off for us when we felt it a bit breezy. The ambiance was calming. Art if you must. We were able to have a nice view of the ocean as we sat on top of the beach. We went late so we could see the sunset . read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - View inside - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We're back again!! Got the large gulf shrimp and twice baked potato!! As good as ever and generous portions!! Our waitress was very attentive and did a great job!! I think we'll be back before we leave!! read more

Oh my god it was so good. I got the crab legs and even when I took them home I couldn't stop eating them lol. The hush puppies are soooo delicious. Literally the perfect hush puppies (I love the ones without full corn pieces). Drinks are good, bartender was awesome. views of the water priceless. Leftovers 10/10. Dinner 10/10. thank you Fernando! The blackened mahi mahi was soooo good too definitely recommend that. My boyfriend got the filet and the lobster surf and turf. read more

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Good food, reasonably priced, and beautiful view. Look forward to our next visit. Fun to see dolphins showing off too!

All PROS no CONS Look at the pics. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious ! Even the twice baked potato was AMAZING! I was literally eating the skin of the potato ! The stuffing in the stuffed shrimp was diabolical, lol. The shrimp just melted in my mouth. The Snapper Jane was magical. The chef that prepared this dish deserves an award. read more

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Everything was great highly recommend all the food was great and the service was excellent.

My wife and I had the stuffed shrimp Parmesan and hot darn shrimp (with ranch) and they both were amazing! We also had a great server (Danny) that gave great recommendations! We will definitely be back next year when we are in town! read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - Stuff shrimp Parmesan & Hot Darn shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Wow. Absolutely incredible. We can start with the service. Our server was quick and eager. Definitely made it a great experience. Now the food was incredible! Oh man. I am a FAN of hush puppies and those were incredible. We got some fish dish I sadly can't remember the name and that fish just melted in your mouth like butter. Honestly. All of the dishes looked great! I doubt you'd go wrong with any of it! They were able to seat our party of 10 pretty quick! read more

We had an amazing experience here tonight. Our meals were delicious and hot. Our waitress was phenomenal. Highly recommended!

3 stars for me. Greeting from hostess could be better and just overall vibe when you walk in could be friendlier.The view is beautiful and that was part of why we chose this restaurant. This was the first restaurant we ate at in Destin so I'm not sure how prices compare but think they could improve ambiance for prices. I did really enjoy the twice baked potato and think it's worth upgrading. The Parmesan Mahi Mahi was good but rich and it was a large portion. My girls loved the kids shrimp. My husband enjoyed his meal as well. They were busy overall and still think it's a good place for a meal, I am just picky on ambiance. read more

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Last night some of my friends took me to Captain Daves for dinner. They described it as one of the last great Destin seafood restaurants. We were lucky enough to be seated near windows to view the beautiful sunset and emerald green waters of the Gulf Of America. The ambiance was perfect.The menu was full of delicious seafood choices, but I settled on a parmesan mahi-mahi dish. Let me tell you, this was one of the finest mouth-watering dishes I have ever eaten in Destin. Ozempic could not stop me from eating every delicious piece. The gumbo was as good as it gets! One thing is for certain, I will never drive by this restaurant ever again without stopping, and well worth busting my Ozempic diet! I give the service, ambiance, and food five stars and another 10 stars for chef for providing a excellent menu and meal! read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Little pricey. Come on now you can do better than ripping off all the tourist.. If you can get over the prices the food is great, staff is very attentive and the view is to live for. Great job keep up the good work! read more

The twice baked potatoes are amazing. I would not recommend ordering a drink here, I had a strawberry daiquiri and there was no alcohol in it, I also sampled my husband and sons virgin drinks and they tasted the same. So I spent $14 on a smoothie. The mahi mahi was dry looking, our son didn't eat it. The salads were nice, as was the coleslaw. The star was the dessert of chocolate cake/mousse. The Cajun redfish was okay, I didn't like the peppers that were raw in it. Hush puppies were great, the bacon wrapped scallops were a table favorite. We also had crank and boom shrimp which were good. read more

Food was excellent, fresh and the service and atmosphere were incredible. Seated right beside the huge glass windows with the gorgeous ocean views and all of their gorgeous fish tanks! Start with the Parmesan baked shrimp, move on to the salad and crab cakes, and then I ended with the 1 1/2 lb. Of crab legs with a baked potato and that was just my meal! if you leave her hungry, something has gone terribly wrong! Service was excellent on both visits!! Thank you Dave's and see you again next year! Hope you don't change a thing! read more

Right on the gulf- a very nice, but not extravagant, seafood place. Friendly service and fresh seafood make it worthwhile.

We came here in the evening and there was no wait and had a nice view of the water. The windows are tinted though so it looks dark. Food was good. Waiter was friendly and quick. My son absolutely loved his blackened shrimp. Talked about them the whole trip. Average prices for seafood on the water. read more

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Capt Dave's is the real deal in Miramar Beach. We ate there last night. The service was excellent and Deidra was great. It was nice going to a place where a salad or Cole slaw comes with the meal along with one side. The food was very tasty. We had the snapper Jane which was really good it was topped with crab meat and shrimp. Also had the stuffed shrimp Parmesan never had a combo like it my wife thought it was the best. So far on this trip this was our best overall experience. Highly recommend. read more

Delicious meal with amazing views of the ocean. We waited about 20ish minutes for a table of 4; not bad plus young kids were occupied with the big fish tank! Staff was super friendly especially Robin our server who's been there for 40 years! Hushpuppies were delicious. I had the coconut shrimp which was a little too sweet for my liking but the crab cake was out of this world. I was able to order just 1 vs the full entree. Our expectations for the burger that were low and we were pleasantly surprised that it was super juicy and flavorful and was even cooked at medium rare like we asked :) read more

Literally such a delicious plate! We enjoyed it so much. We had an awesome waiter. Service was slow but everything was great!! read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - Stuffed shrimp Parmesan - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Good food, not great. Great service and the drinks were really awesome. Fish was a bit over cooked and expensive for the quality. Very little wait for a Friday night in the summer. read more

I was truly shocked by how rude and unprofessional the bartender, Steve, was during my visit. I came in while on vacation, ordered a glass of wine and an appetizer. The appetizer came from the kitchen -- all he had to do was pour the wine and hand me the plate. I paid my bill and left a tip I felt was appropriate for the level of service. I then went to the restroom, only to come out and find Steve waiting for me, confronting me in front of others and interrupting a business call I was on -- to tell me that I didn't leave a big enough tip. I was absolutely appalled. The audacity and lack of professionalism from someone in the hospitality industry, especially someone who should understand customer respect, was unbelievable. I am not some young kid -- I am a mature adult who treats servers with kindness and respect, but I will not be bullied into tipping beyond what is deserved. For Steve to confront me about my tip -- especially while I was on a call -- was beyond rude. Regardless of his age or experience (and frankly, I'd expect better from someone his age), this behavior was completely unacceptable. I hope management takes note, and I hope this review serves as a warning to others: no guest should ever be made to feel uncomfortable or pressured for leaving what they feel is a fair tip. read more

We went here hoping for a little nicer dinner. The staff were very friendly and our waiter was good. We had a few drinks while we waited for a table. No one was impressed by any of the drinks. The margarita was the worst. Tasted like tequila and sea water. The rest were just ok. Beer is a safe bet. Food: nothing special. Most of our table ordered steaks and they came cooked as ordered. Two of us got the stuffed fish dishes which were underwhelming, stuffing tasted like a frozen product. Was hoping for a little higher quality for the price but wouldn't take it off the table for an okay dinner. read more

First of all, the views of the water are spectacular. You are right on the ocean. I had the flounder and crab, and the flounder was melt in your mouth delicious. The rest of the folks with me had various shrimp dishes that they all raved about. The service was outstanding. You never have to worry about needing anything or a drink refill. read more

We had the blackened snapper with coleslaw, fries and hush puppies. Bonus they make their own Ranch Dressing. I'm a bit of a dressing snob and only get it if they make it in house. The snapper was delicious. Hush puppies, fries and coleslaw were solid. Great ocean view. It's right on the beach! read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - Ocean view - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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the service was decent and it was very dark in the restaurant. the bang bang shrimp was very good, but the fried calamari was SUPER chewy and not fried very well. my main course was the snapper jane which was really good! i'm giving it 3 stars on account of some of the food and service not being the best, along with the dark lighting. read more

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We've been coming here for years. There was always a crowd waiting to get a seat . Not anymore. My wife's friend and I ordered a margarita. Both of us could only drink a third of it. Terrible! The food? Expensive and awful. Strictly frozen. You could go to Aldi and buy the same dinner for $8 instead of paying $60. Service was just fine. Visited 5/13/25 read more

Was on a family vacation with my family. We decided to come here, there was 12 of us. They "close" at 9; however, they still seat ppl up until 9pm, which was nice to know. We had a long wait but it was well worth it. I dont remember the name of our waitress but she was very nice. It's a local spot, you park across the street. Everyone we encountered was very nice. Everyone enjoyed their food, everything was good minus the vegetable of the day, lima beans. They weren't bad they just didnt look appetizing, a bit dry. I would totally recommend this restaurant for small or large groups. We all left full and satisfied. read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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I can't vouch for any dishes other than the fried shrimp. That said it was a 10 out of 10. My plate had a dozen big perfectly cooked shrimp. The best we have had yet. The service was good the restaurant was clean and inviting. Nothing but good things to say about Captain Dave's. read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - Fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Hmmmmm, well this *is* a tourist "Destin-ation," however, as a New Orleans' native I wasn't too jazzed by the amount of RICE in the gumbo. Or should I say the splash of gumbo with an entire serve of rice :/ -the flavor was good (even if it is a tomato based gumbo!), but it has WAYYY too much rice, especially for the price point ($9). The redfish dish was meh mainly because it was overpowered by the creamy sauce. TIP: always ask for sauces to be put on the side. Service was slow and indifferent. You'll pay for the FANTASTiC view, but the food is mediocre at best. Strictly a touristy trap kinda place. read more

The food was overpriced for the quality and taste of the food. I had the grilled grouper and grilled shrimp with a potato and a side salad. Side salad is tiny compared to others and only had cucumbers and croutons. Fish was very bland and potato was also standard fair for cafeteria food. Fried seafood sampler was also very bland and tiny for the cost. I would avoid this place if you're looking for good seafood. Service was good. Restaurant typical beach atmosphere. Only thing saving the place is the view and Tourists. read more

Food is always hot and cooked perfectly. Service is fast and friendly. The view is amazing!

3.5 Stars: Excellent Steak and Seafood, Fair Pricing w/An Awesome View and Nice, Attentive Servers. Recommend getting there early. *Pro Tip: Consider NOT going to the Basement Waiting Area as may be Directed by the Host Stand... If you can envision a damp, neglected, dark basement, with low ceilings and poor lighting - (to be polite), its in need of an *Extreme* Makeover at least. If you're sensitive to mildew issues, be aware. To be fair, outside the basement "bar", there is a roomy patio, with some corn hole games for the kids. **They Don't Tell You (perhaps if you have kids), But There is a Very Nice Bar and Waiting Area, w/Tables, and a Beautiful View @ End of Hall Right Past Host Stand. Deducted 1.5 stars due to the dismal basement, and higher drink prices there, for the exact same drinks. read more

My fries were cold and soggy, my lettuce tasted like dirt, the steak was disgusting and I didn't even get the right sides. they bring your refills but fail to tell you they charge your for them! I wouldn't eat there again if it was free. But the gratuity fee on my family of five was a nice touch way to up sell to a 160$ bill they should do better. Will Not Return! read more

I came for great sea food and got the Crab Leg dinner which comes with 1.25 lbs of crab legs (which were large), side salad, potato (sour cream/butter), and hush puppys. The crabs were sweet and succulent but not flavorful. They do not put seasoning on their legs. You get 2 oz of clarified butter only. The potato was average size and the puppy's were hot and fresh. I would come back. There is limited seating on the patio but the restaurant feels more formal than what you might want. I'd toss on a maxi and stroll down with friends. read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - 1.25 lbs of snow crabs, potato, hush puppy's - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Gumbo was awful and I've had alot of gumbo. Fish was dry. Waitress was Christine and she was great

We were looking for a quick place to grab dinner so the kids could get back to the house we were staying at and swim in the pool since it was our last night before we had to go home. The hostess was great, she noticed our girls (5&7) looking at the fish and got us a table with a fish tank right next to it so the girls could look at the fish. When we were leaving we stopped to look at the fish tank at the front again and she was telling us the names she had given some of the fish in the front fish tank by the hostess stand. Lily was a very pretty fish! She looked like she was glowing. We ordered as soon as the server came by to ask about drinks and the food came quickly. The girls enjoyed their shrimp and my husband and I split the seafood sampler. Both of us loved the crab. The okra was good and I ate all the broccoli. I liked the shrimp and scallops as well. Overall the food was great, there was no wait. The staff was super nice and we enjoyed it. I would come back again if we are visiting in the area. read more

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We come here each time we visit Destin! Best views, best drinks & best food! The wait is never long for a table and service is superb! read more

Capt Dave's On the Gulf - Blackened Mahi Mahi & Blackened Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

They wouldn't even acknowledge that we were there. They seated everyone through the door but us. I guess w looked as if we didn't have money. Would've loved to try it but we ended up just leaving due to feeling unwelcomed read more

The food was so good I don't even take a picture, but I ate snippet Jane and you won't disappoint.