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As someone from Michigan, I had to try the "Michigan Dog" at The Hideaway, and it was exactly what…read moreI expected... which is to say, it really wasn't a Michigan dog at all. Just because it has chili and cheese doesn't automatically make it a Michigan dog. Honestly, it was more of a chili dog, and I think that's what it should be called. The wings, however, absolutely lived up to the hype. They claim to have the best wings in the area, and they definitely didn't disappoint. I ordered the honey BBQ wings, and they were delicious. They were flavorful, cooked perfectly, and easily the highlight of my meal. The ambiance was nice. It's a bar, so the atmosphere is pretty much what you'd expect: casual, lively, and comfortable. The service was kind of mid. My waitress seemed a little irritated when I was asking questions about the menu, which made things feel a bit awkward. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't very welcoming either. Overall, I'd come back for the wings alone. Just don't expect an authentic Michigan dog if you're actually from Michigan.

After striking out at two beachside bars (one closing at 10, the other just giving "meh" vibes), my…read morehusband and I figured our bar-hopping days might be behind us. We were about to call it when--like some kind of cosmic bar intervention--when the third local of the night, completely unprompted, told us: "If you want late-night wings, you gotta go to Papa Joe's Hideaway." Three different locals can't be wrong, right? So we gave it one last college try--and honestly, I'm so glad we did. From the outside, Papa Joe's doesn't scream "late-night gem." In fact, it kind of whispers "are you sure this is it?" It's tucked just slightly off the main drag, living up to the "hideaway" name in full. But once we stepped inside, it was packed. No touristy flair, no beachy gimmicks--just standing-room-only locals and a buzzing, unfiltered vibe that told us we'd found the spot. We lurked around the edges long enough to snag two freshly vacated bar seats, ordered a round of drinks, and of course, the wings. We were starving by then, so we dove in as soon as the plates hit the bar. Burned our mouths and fingers? Yep. Regrets? None. They weren't fancy. No unnecessary sauces or trendy garnishes. Just perfectly cooked, crispy, juicy, ridiculously flavorful wings. And just in case we were riding a hunger high and only mistook them for the best wings, my husband ordered a second round to test the theory. Verdict? Just as good. Maybe even better. The hype is real--these are some of the best wings we've ever had. We lingered for another drink or two, soaking in the energy of the place. As we finally walked out, full and blissfully buzzed, our bartender caught us leaving and laughed, "Y'all look like my next regulars." If we lived anywhere nearby, she probably would've been right. TL;DR: Papa Joe's isn't trying to be trendy. It doesn't need to be. It's where locals go when the other spots are done for the night, and the wings are so good you'll contemplate canceling your return flight just to have them again. 10/10--burn your mouth, thank them later.

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The Red Door Saloon

3.9(159 reviews)

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Don't sleep on the potato salad. Surprisingly it's the perfect snack if you're bar hopping in the…read morearea!

We didn't want the touristy bar chain so we chose the red door saloon ... Love this place ! First…read moretime there and had an amazing experience ! Ordered different cocktail through happy hour to see which I like best , ordered hot dog with everything ... very good ! The bartenders were friendly and had great personality's ! We loved the atmosphere ,, a little squirrel came and sat right next to me on a bar stool ! Very cool and relaxing place to just chill ! Highly recommend if your just looking to have a laid back atmosphere !

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Docie's Dock

3.0(2 reviews)

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Great location w/ ocean view (not directly on the beach)…read more Staff, esp bartenders, friendly and attentive. Food was good.

We stopped in to grab something quick to eat and a couple of drinks. We got hosed. We paid $37.00…read morefor 2 shots. I looked up the price of the liquor and it costs 75.00 a bottle. You get from 16 - 18 shots from a bottle. At his prices he makes $333.00 per bottle. I don't mind a business making a profit but that was not right! That's a profit of $258.00 per bottle. He knew what he was doing as he was the owner of the place. I am so disappointed in his business practice. I just want to warn others so you don't get hosed like we did. Ask for the prices!

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The Block

2.4(51 reviews)

0.3 mi

Karaoke Is Good. Last I knew they had no new songs. Singers can't hear themselves very well though…read morethe crowd can.

This is a 3 in one establishment offers free beer and various drinks. The service is eye opening…read morelol! It has lots of room to dance and mingle. It is easy to get to, but I don't think it is my kind of place. Everyone has their preferences. I do not negate anyone's preferences!! Enjoy The Block if you do! Thank you!

Bringing a little country to the Florida coast!

One of two pool tables in the dance/hip-hop side.

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The "dance/hip-hop" side!

DownTown Music Hall

3.5(20 reviews)

0.0 mi

Glad I gave this place a try. Their NY style pizza is huge and has great flavor and great New York…read morestyle pizza limp to it. The Kevin McCallister' is actually really good and the Fried Green Beans are pretty good too, probably really good fresh out the fryer but good none the less. Worth giving it a try for sure.

They let some crap local party promoter host a gig their last night. Worst excuse for a $20 cover…read morecharge I've ever seen. I didn't know there was a cover until the woman at the door chased me down and said it's $20. At first I was like well okay this must be something big. Literally like 30 people inside. DJ was hit or miss but not bad. I stayed for maybe a total of 30 minutes after buying a drink and asked the manager and the promoter for my money back and both refused. Said they had to pay their DJ. Sure, makes sense but most of those people weren't going to ask for their money back because they either didn't pay or they looked like they were on some shit. Will never go back there or anywhere that guy try's to throw a party.

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Hightide Island Grill

3.5(321 reviews)

0.5 mi

Great food service and an incredible Owner. This is my local go to spot on the emerald coast. The…read moretrigger fish here is off the chain good! Taz

Very Disappointing Experience…read more Unfortunately, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had. The food was disappointing, the service was slow and inattentive, and the overall experience was not worth the price. We expected much better and left feeling frustrated. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.

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Outside dining.

Hookah Corner

2.9(48 reviews)

0.2 mi

I am an out-of-towner who went to Hookah Corner with my family member. We had a blast! I am not…read moresure what some of these negative reviews are for. Abdul hooked us up, great customer service and range of hookah flavors. Staff was all very nice and attentive, and even gave us some free chicken. Really good experience all around and a lot of fun!

Hookah was good and great vibes music was good even had the women and men singing karaoke everyone…read moredid an great job I guess cause they got a free shot of liquor

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Fubar Pizza Bar

3.0(385 reviews)

0.4 mi

Watch out for the liquor pricing here. A double Buffalo Trace and Pepsi will run you $28 for one…read moredrink--which is basically the price of a whole retail bottle. Go down the street to Angler's instead if you want a fair pour. Great service and food otherwise.

The service from Kimani was friendly and we really enjoyed the 49 cent wing special (M-W, dine in…read moreonly) and being able to bring our dog onto their patio with his stroller. Our pup is old, and has arthritis now (hence, the stroller), so when we travel with him, if a place doesn't have a dog friendly patio, we keep going down the list until we find one that does, or we just grab a sandwich or order to go and eat back in our hotel room. I was wondering what made their nachos so "famous." When they brought out the behemoth that we soon found out was our HALF-SIZED order of nachos, I think INFAMOUS would've been the more appropriate word to describe it! That sucker will take down any man who tries to conquer it. As an appetizer, I think it could satiate at least 5 people! Unfortunately, it was just me and my husband, two very unworthy opponents who failed to carve our way through even a 5th of that giant. While it was a spectacle to behold, I feel I would've gotten much more enjoyment out of it if there were less chips but more toppings. The toppings were spread out too thin which meant an uneven distribution of said toppings, resulting in less enjoyment overall for me. You can't really go wrong with the wings at that price. The buffalo wings we had were a little spicy, very saucy, and came with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dip. They were able to whip up a plain grilled chicken breast for the pup as well, which we greatly appreciated. The jalapeno margarita I got wasn't anything to write home about but I was able to get an extra shot of tequila for $5.50 since it was happy hour (M-F 3-7PM). The nachos, wings, and cocktail I had were in the 3-3.5 star range, but I bumped this up to 4 for their dog friendly patio and service. Cheers!

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Lucky's Rotten Apple

3.6(29 reviews)

5.9 mi

If you're looking for a chill hookah spot in Destin, Florida that place hip hop this is the place…read moreto go to. I didn't have drinks, just did hookah. The service was great. Big Twin & Savannah were great. The have drinks, hookah and pool tables. Also, some is grilling outside. Definitely check it out.

The bouncers literally stole my sisters real government ID and said it was a fake and wouldn't give…read moreit back. She had to call the police to get her Id back took over an hour while the whole Time the bouncer was calling her the C** T word over and over and a cracker over 100 times. This business need to be shut down. 100% unacceptable bouncer needs fired!

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Aaron D.

178

18

3

11 years ago

This is the epitome of a dive bar, and I mean that in the best possible way. I turned 21 in this very bar seven years ago. The drinks are cheap, the staff is chill, and the bar is dark and smokey. The jukebox is usually playing rock and punk and the pool tables are pretty decent for an old little bar. Sometimes they even get some live music or comedy on the stage. No frills and good times. read more

Sally M.

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13

0

13 years ago

My brothers took me here along with some of my cousins and I had a great time that night. There are a lot of drinks and plenty of chatting to go around. read more

Carol K.

3

11

0

13 years ago

This is the place that you would want to go to during the weekend. They have the best staff in the whole time, very, very friendly and accommodating. read more

Kurt S.

259

12

5

11 years ago

This is a bar bar. Was there in the afternoon Quiet

Ian Q.

0

1

0

9 years ago

Douchebag bartender. That is all.

Amy Z.

Elite 16

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784

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12 years ago

Great dive bar!

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