Tried Harbor Tavern on Saturday and it's officially a local hidden gem. We actually heard about it…read morefrom our captain on a Tiki Cruise--great recommendation. The space has a cool indoor/outdoor setup, and the night we went they had live music, which made the whole place feel really lively. We sat inside but could still enjoy the music while catching some basketball games. The menu leans Mediterranean and everything looked incredible. We started with the tzatziki, shrimp wonton rolls, and potstickers. All three were great, but the shrimp wonton rolls were my favorite. For my main, I ordered the grilled shrimp pita (loaded with shrimp) with fries--definitely hit the spot. Around the table we also had burgers, a Mediterranean bowl, and pork belly tacos, and everyone loved their meals. We were so full we didn't even make it to dessert. Overall, great vibe, great food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out--just plan on taking an Uber or Lyft since parking is limited.

Nice location, mediocre food. Service was friendly, but slow and there weren't many people eating…read morewhen we were. Fries were delicious, but were probably the star of the show. All tasted good, but nothing blew us away. They do validate for parking which is nice. And a good location for the boardwalk and shops.

My party of 4 walked in about 5:30 and we were seated immediately outside with a great view. Our…read moreserver (think his name was Jon but not 100% certain) was also great and gave some great input on the food. The food was absolutely amazing. My snapper was delicious and my husband ordered some kind of platter with crab legs and royal red shrimp, the shrimp he got were the best we have ever had. The whole meal was a pretty penny, however, it was totally worth it and we would come back given the opportunity.

Our dinner here at Brotula's was 5 out of 5 Stars, if I could give 10 I would! This was the…read moreperfect way to end a day out on the water fishing. We brought in our fresh catch for their "Hook and Cook" experience, and from the time we sat down the folks at Brotula's treated us like celebrities! The restaurant was spacious and well decorated and made you feel like you were on the beach but then nothing could compare to the experience which was simply amazing! Chef Terrance was sensational and worked his magic for real! He took our fresh haul of fish and prepared it three different ways! The Vermilion snapper was fried to golden-brown perfection, the Tuna was blackened with a deep and sultry flavor, while the Triggerfish was beautifully seared. And let's not forget about those phenomenal sides which included roasted broccolini, crispy Brussels sprouts, fried corn, French fries, and some of the best creamy gouda grits I've ever had. We even had an amazing seared Lionfish dish as this was during the Emerald Coast Open. But the day would not have been complete it was not for our server, Naz. No words can describe how much he elevated the experience! The attention to detail was flawless, and his anticipation of our needs was so on-point I don't think we ever had to ask for a anything. This is the type of service you can write a book about! So if you are in Destin and especially if you've been fishing and need a place to cook your catch, please do yourself a favor and hop on over to Brotula's! Huge thanks to Naz and Chef Terrance!

This was recommended to me by a friend and did not disappoint. One of my favorite seafood…read morerestaurants I've been to. The menu has a lot of great options. I got the Daily Special (which was a Red Snapper stuffed with crab) and was great. I also tried the Destin Snapper, the Crab Cakes, and some of the Seafood Gumbo. All of which were very good. The Daily Special was my favorite. We had a larger group and did not have to wait at 7:00. The setting was great. Outdoor seating is along a bay, a great spot to view the sun setting. It does get hot out there if you go too early, we were there in July. Parking is extremely limited and they do have valet ($9 as of 7/2026). The line for the valet was very long. We got lucky to find a parking spot, but plan on waiting for parking in one way or another.

We came here on 01/23/2026 for dinner at about 6pm with a party of five. This was my first time…read morehere; however, everyone else in the party has previously been to the restaurant. The restaurant is very large with indoor and outdoor dining areas, and it is casual, but classy. Overall, we had a great experience. The host was fine; however, lacked empathy and customer service skills. He was a full 30 seconds ahead of us, and if we wouldn't have been tracking him with our eyes, we wouldn't have known where to sit. By the time we got to the table, he was nowhere to be found; however, the menus were in a pile on the table. Our server, on the other hand, was very pleasant. He was kind, caring and kept us informed and checked in on us frequently. The table shared the crab cakes and the blue crab claws, both of which were very good. Of course, the complimentary hush puppies are definitely a hit as well. For my entree I had the Grouper Louisianne. It was a tasty piece of fish, that came with a great side salad and a super delicious twice baked potato. Other than the host, the other reason for the minus one star, was the unusually long time it took between the salad course and the main course. It was a full 20 minute wait, after we were done with our salads, for the main course to arrive. Otherwise, I would likely try the restaurant again at a future time, if something brought me back to the area.

Bar staff were absolutely delightful. Drinks reasonable. Vibe was very dive like with dollar bill…read morewalls.

Staff was nice enough, but the food was bland and had no flavor. I ordered crab legs, and they were…read morejust steamed with no seasoning. I also ordered a mahi-mahi sandwich, and it was dry.

We had the best evening tonight! My wife, who is a connoisseur of shrimp and grits said that it was…read morethe best she's ever had!! Highly recommend the fillet mignon wontons, and the fried oyster salad!! Our server Chris was outstanding and the atmosphere was awesome.

Marina Cafe is always a favorite of my husband and I when we visit Destin. We were able to be…read moreseated write in front of the ocean, which was such a beautiful view. We had the pleasure of having Mike as our server. He was nice and knowledgeable. He made several recommendations, which we took him up on. We started off ordering cocktails. I had the white sangria and my husband ordered an old fashioned. Both drinks were just okay, but the star of the show is always the martinis, which was our next round of drinks. My husband also had a Moscow mule and he enjoyed it. For food, we ordered the calamari, filet mignon wontons, scallops and the red snapper. We enjoyed all of our food, but the dirty rice was a little too mushy for our liking, so we'd probably try something else the next time. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves, and look forward to visiting again!

Skylar was an amazing server! Our food and drinks were…read moredelicious! Amazing views in the SkyBar!

When we planned our trip to Destin, in our research this was one of the restaurants that caught our…read moreeye. It looked like a nice, relaxing, elevated restaurant we could relax at after a day of excursions. It really wasn't that. After spending most of our days eating at the themed surf restaurants that decorate with shark heads, surfboards and tiki lights. We had hoped this would be a change, it's really not. It may not be grossly decorated with those tiki-style items, but most certainly is that same type of restaurant. It's not elegant, it's not elevated and its most certainly, not relaxing. The food was very good, the service from our waitress, Savannah was mediocre. She seemed bored or maybe having a bad night and was doing her best to cover it with a smile. We ate up at the skybar which does have a very lovely view. The high-top table and chairs are uncomfortable. My wife and I had to come off the chairs to stand next to the table for a few moments because the chairs were so uncomfortable. As far as their food goes, I had the shrimp tacos. They were made with very fresh tasting ingredients and the shrimp wasdelicious. At least the 2 pieces per taco they came with. Most of what was in the taco was just the filling. $22.00 for two tacos I expected more shrimp. My wife's Grouper Moreno and the conch fritter appetizer were both delicious. Dessert was the salted caramel cheesecake which was good, but ridiculously sweet (as you'd expect it to be) Overall, the food was very good though the tacos could have included more shrimp then they did. The service was just okay. The restaurant itself is nice, but not the quiet relaxing place it looks like on their website. It's just another surf themed style restaurant, without all the gaudy decorations.

Waitress 8nformed us of what was available, before we could order she walk3d away, only to return…read more20 minutes later to inform us they were now out of grouper, which was why I came. Staff was not pleasant, and almost rude. Food was good.

Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant was probably one of the best seafood restaurants we've been to on…read moreour trip! Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The service was fast, and the prices were very affordable, especially for the quality of the food. The ordering process was simple--you order at the front, find a seat, and they call your name when your food is ready. The restaurant is also right on the bay, which made for a beautiful view while we ate. I ordered the stuffed shrimp, and it was absolutely delicious. It came out piping hot, and the sauces served with it were amazing and added even more flavor. Everyone in my group really enjoyed their meals. Overall, I would definitely come back and highly recommend Dewey Destin's if you're looking for fresh seafood, quick service, beautiful waterfront views, and great prices!

Probably the most amazing crab leg combos ever. Split a combo with 6 others and it was INCREDIBLE!…read more Worth the cost. Do yourself a favor and just get it.

We ordered several pounds of seafood for our group of 12 over the phone and set a pick up time to…read morego get it and take it back to our rental property. There were 5 couples, so 5 separate orders. They were quick, delicious, and so nice. It is definitely worth going back to. We will visit here regularly when we vacation. Great place for FRESH, well seasoned food.