Healthy, homeade ingredients lovingly prepared. If you seek this in a restaurant you better go somewhere else. I will explain.... My wife and I each ordered the $16 oyster basket. That was all we ate that day. The next day my wife awoke with a stuffed head and very bad headache which lasted for two days. I wrote the owner to inquire about the ingredients. Turns out that the entire basket except for the oysters themselves and the 3 tablespoons of tasteless cole slaw is basically a plate of mixes and chemicals. The oyster breading, hushpuppies, and french fries are all supplied by a food distributor using House Autry mixes. Here are some of the ingredients in the seafood breading they use- Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Soy Flour. Natural flavoring is a euphemism for MSG by the way. The owner never offered to reimburse our costs nor has she further communicated with me after my discovery of the chemicals. What kind of "seafood restaurant" doesn't make their own hushpuppies? One expects this in a cheap fast food restaurant, but here you are paying for something else. We certainly won't be going back and if you are susceptible to chemicals in your food be very wary of what you order here. read more

The food at Docs is outstanding. I have never had a bad meal here, the service is fast and the wings are beyond compare. However- I went to lunch there Saturday with my son, and the kitchen crew was playing music in the kitchen at a higher volume then the music that was playing through the speakers in the dining room. The foulest music I have heard in a while. Every word was F%ck, Motherf$@ker, B#tch, and the "N Word" for the entire time we were there. It kind of ruined the experience. I dont take my family to lunch to have to hear this vulgar stuff. Hate to say it but makes me think twice about going back. read more

Best fish tacos, tuna dip, oysters, and fries! We love coming here. Sitting outside is nice.

What a great little spot! Right on beautiful toms bayou, great food, nice beer selection, Sunday ticket, good sized tvs viewable from every spot. Divey but clean atmosphere, and Bobby is pretty much the best bartender in town. Go here, you'll be glad you did! read more

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Right on the water, gorgeous view, fantastic oysters, food and beer! Loved the siracha ketchup they have on the tables as well. Great local place for sure. Definitely will be back. read more

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Best Oysters in town. A very cute and quaint environment. Great outdoor seating right off the water. The wait staff are friendly! The live music is always a delight. The bambam shrimp issss so delicious as is the shrimp tacos, lumber jack, and the soft shell crap. The hush puppies. My mouth waters every time I think about them. A must try if your in the area! read more

Great porch to eat on! Food was great and came out quick. I like that you order at the bar and just enjoy the views!

Doc's is a local favorite. As a locals watering hole, with food on the side, it is likely 5 stars. My review is as a restaurant - on a Sunday afternoon, in early May. The Tom's Bayou overlook and scenery are excellent. Parking is limited, and likely to be an issue on a busy day. The limited seating is on two outside deck levels, and inside. Food orders are placed at the register/bar inside, like any fast food restaurant. The limited interaction with the staff found them to be proficient and friendly. The food. Fried seafood platter, chicken sandwich and fish tacos. The platter, at $16, consisted of three each oysters, shrimp, fish fingers and hushpuppies, all cooked the appropriate amount of time, and seasoned to appeal to most. The hushpuppies are on the sweet side, with bell peppers and onions. Fully half of the plate was french fries - which, as it turns out, were excellent camouflage for the smallest fish fingers I have ever encountered. I almost forgot the cole slaw. I either love a restaurant's slaw, or I don't. In this case, the only distinguishing character of the slaw was that it had no such property - and is easily forgotten. The grilled chicken sandwich was acceptible, and came without any mustard, mayonaise, etc. The tacos were also acceptable - and made of the familiar tiny fish fingers. All in all, the meals were acceptable, but not memorable, nor in any way positively remarkable. Ultimately, doc's is a locals watering hole. It has character and charm. So, if you are there drinking and socializing with friends, and you get hungry, you will at least be able to get a passable snack or meal. read more

Docs has some of the best sea food I've ever had at a really affordable price. If you're looking for a quick, bar-like seafood experience, Doc's is the place to be! They have a good selection of alcohol and the food here is exceptional. Way better than some of the fancier sit-in seafood restaurants around the area, and you get bigger portions of better tasing food at a more affordable price. I went to the crab shack on Ft. Walton recently and I paid over $30 for the same thing I get at Doc's for $13. Plus it didn't taste nearly as good as Doc's and the drink that I had barely tasted like it had alcohol in it. Doc's is the best! read more

Great tasting oysters, ask which one's are the most famous. They should have around four. The plate was amazing, we got a dozen and they were all worth it. Pleasant view. Would definitely go back. read more

Doc's Oyster Bar - We ordered the assorted, got three of a kind - Dive Bars Near Me - Valparaiso, Florida

Very good sea food and reasonable prices, especially on their oysters. Good drinks. On a weekend night the seating can fill up quick, and the parking lot is TIGHT. The service is quick even when it is busy. read more

We came here actually thinking it was a different place, but glad we did. It's right on the water and the best description of it is a hidden jewel dive bar. The food was amazing. I got the bam bam shrimp tacos and they gave my tastebuds a tantalizing treat. A friend got the oyster plate and said they fresh were spot on. The poboy was also a huge hit. It's close enough to stop by at lunch if you work on Eglin too. read more

Overpriced. good hamburgers but crappy poboys. They may have had a bad day.

Cool setting. Laid back staff (in a good way). Food was decent for the price. No complaints but no reason to go back.

Quick service. Order at the bar and wait for the food to be serviced to you. Amazing atmosphere with the outdoor seating and live band. Yummy food too. Everything we've tried has been delicious. read more

Loved the food and atmosphere! Great staff! A lot of food! Nice restrooms! Great dive! Love yelp for recommending this gem!

I looked at reviews and decided to try this place. Absolutely loved it! It's a quiet out of the way place that locals go to. We had oysters , fish tacos, gumbo and fried oysters. Everything was excellent, the fried oysters were the best we've had in a long time. They have an all day happy hour till around 6pm. Staff was VERY friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone!!!! read more

This place has to have my favorite blackened mahi sandwich and they're oysters are delicious and big. You don't get the tiny cheap oysters at Docs. My mother in law came to visit and now every time she comes we eat at docs. read more

This restaurant has a variety of grilled oysters toppings that was impressive-- The seafood was fresh and full of flavor. The staff was friendly, and the deck was very clean. read more

Chicken wings are awesome. Great Smokey grilled flavor. Fried shrimp basket nice and juicy. Oyster a bit sandy.

Great place for a hearty seafood lunch, just outside the gates of Elgin. Parking sucks, especially at lunchtime. Make a friend drive.

Finally tried Doc's for coworkers going away dinner and I was thoroughly impressed. Their chicken wings are massive. I loved their fries and seafood platter. They give you your 2nd drink on the house if you're Military. Overall enjoyed everything I ate here but the most memorable things were the wings and fries. My husband got oysters and he enjoyed them. You have to order your food inside and pay, take a number then they'll bring your food out to you. read more

This my all time favorite place to go to visiting family in Niceville! I can't think of another place that provides the top quality,amazing food at great prices in a fantastic atmosphere than Docs! Where to start?? Oysters. Su the raw oysters here are fantastic but ya gotta try the grilled oysters. There are so many flavors to choose from so pick the 3 way to try a few. Then the smoked tuna dip is a must! Best around. And those fried pickles....oh my! So addictive. Any of the tacos is a great choice as is the PO boys and the fried fish basket. I don't think there is a bad item on the menu. Plus when you can sit on the back porch looking over the bayou, eat and drink yourself happy and watch the world go by,what more is there to ask for in life? Plus the team there is all wonderful! read more

Ordered a little bit of everything since it was our first time being here. You order at the bar and they bring the food to your seat. Staff was extremely friendly. All of the food was delicious and we didn't have any complaints. This was the best restaurant we've eaten at our whole trip. Chicken wings, oysters, hush puppies, fries, shrimp, sliders, chicken tenders, and tacos were all amazing. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone! read more

This place has the best oysters I've ever had ! Tons of flavor, also tried a shrimp P.O. boy and that was sooo delicious! Plus an awesome view of the bay! Just wish they weren't doing construction right in front of you while you're trying to eat but still doesn't bring the restaurant down any ! read more

Good food and relaxing atmosphere. They have different flavors for the oysters which I appreciated. You should definitely give them a try.

Absolute best fish tacos I've ever had in my life!!! The atmosphere is really cool and laid back and the view is incredible!!! I lived in fort Walton beach for 7 years and had to go once a week for them!!! Now that I'm back in Birmingham, I can only go 3-4 times a year! It's the thing I miss most about being down there!!! read more

Great atmosphere for grabbing drinks with friends or coworkers. I went most recently on a Wednesday night which was pretty great due to the entertainment from the karaoke! Just don't expect a server/waitress to tend to you; once you get your food you're pretty much on your own haha! read more

Love love LOVE Doc side! Very relaxed and chill. Friendly atmosphere, great staff, great food! Highly recommend!

My favorite Wednesday nite place for Karaoke, great food (never had a bad meal) cold drinks and great neighbors singing the hits of old and new. read more

Well I'm the duke... so after 10+ visits here my review shouldn't be suprising. Get the wings, tuna dip, and beer (buy one get one for military). Great location... quick and friendly service. Perfect little getaway. I'd love to keep it a secret so it won't be busy but it's just too good. read more

The food was excellent at this place. It's a nice hidden gem. We had the house oysters and oysters Rockefeller. They were both delicious with the perfect amount of spice. The gumbo was also top notch you dont have to add anything to it. Servers were very helpful and kind. I recommend this place to anyone looking for great food. Definitely don't judge this place by the outside. read more

We were in need of a good seafood fix on our way to he coast for vacation. This was a slight detour but well worth it! Delicious fried and boiled shrimp. Tasty homemade tartar and cocktail sauces. Chill atmosphere on the deck outside. (Lots of outdoor seating on a few levels.) Really friendly service. Highly recommended! read more

I love dive bars like this. The smoked Tuna dip is amazing and the service is fantastic!

The food here was super excellent and the atmosphere was great and welcoming. The price for everything that I purchased was way less than expected. Lastly the customer service was very professional and helping. read more

I'm giving it 4 stars for the ambiance. The inlet makes for a peaceful setting for dinner. They seemed yo be a bit busy to bring what we had asked for, but it really something of a big deal. I had a shrimp po-boy with fries which was really good, but I would have liked to have had the fries be seasoned with some type of seasoning. The water was horrible; however, Val-p never had a reputation for good tap water. Next time I go, I'll ask for bottled water. read more

Our food came out in a decent amount of time( really fast). Great food, good drinks, & nice atmosphere! Big fan of the chargrilled oysters, especially the jerk flavored oysters! Just all around a good spot tucked away. read more

The food was delicious! Not overly greasy, even though everything seemed to be fried, and the oil used tasted fresh. The hush puppies were so much better than anywhere else I've been. The part I didn't like were the overly drunk parents with small children. Don't plan on dressing fancy to come out here because this place is more like a locals only type of bar/restaurant, which is kinda great. read more

Really cool place right on the water. The fish sandwich with the blackened mahi mahi was really good

Docs is one of our favorite places in this area! Super good raw and chargrilled oysters, probably some of the best we've ever had. The bartender, Steve, is awesome! Also, their fish tacos are to die for, especially with that mango salsa. Amazing place! read more