Doc&#x27;s Oyster Bar

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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Danny's Fried Chicken

4.0(126 reviews)

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Best fried chicken from a restaurant I've ever had. The gizzards are amazing and amazing value.read more

we've been wanting to try this for a while and finally made it out. overall, it's a pretty good…read morefried chicken spot. we got the 10pc family meal and it was pretty good deal for $25. chicken was pretty good. batter was crispy and crunchy, chicken was juicy but it definitely didn't blow me away. i think kfc or popeyes has more of those strong seasonings which i prefer. still good nonetheless. we also ordered for dinner and im sure they mass fry these and have them sit ready to go so it may have been sitting for a while. mashed potatoes were good and chicken and dumplings were just okay. i wish they had mac and cheese as a side! we made some at home instead. my little interaction with the staff was good and they were nice and professional. i would come again in the future.

Chicken gizzards and chicken breast

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Bugsy’s Saloon

4.4(10 reviews)

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My first visit was very welcoming. I asked if they had a menu and the answer was no but they said…read moreyou are welcome to some free food at the complimentary hot bar. Yes it's a smoking place but as a former smoker, I can appreciate a place that allows smoking. Your choice if you don't like that don't go. My next visit to Enterprise I will go right back to Bugsy's. Great people!

Bustling crowds, reasonable prices, good live music and bartenders are great, ages from young to…read moreold and a very welcoming clientelle

Cool place.

Bar area again.

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Bar area.

McGuire's Irish Pub

4.4(4.6k reviews)

7.5 mi

Great place, great vibes, food and drinks are excellent. Overall great experience. Very busy place…read morebut worth it.

Can't say enough good about this place. It's well worth the wait. The food was delicious. The…read moreshepherd's pie is wonderful. The $0.18 bean soup was great. The beer was good. The atmosphere was good and our server Jacob was so funny and so efficient. He is truly one of the best. Absolutely love this place on our vacation.

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Blueberry lemon martini & the Godfather.

Stinky's Bait Shack

4.4(29 reviews)

17.7 mi

Great sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit! The biscuits and gravy are fantastic too! YUMMYread more

Live music on Saturday was unreal - the place is small but the drinks and music left us planning…read moreour trip back next year. Highly recommend!

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Frozen Drinks!

Kenny D's Beach Bar & Grill

3.6(677 reviews)

10.4 mi

Kenny D's had some of the best food of our trip. We ate there twice, and the blackened shrimp was…read moreoutstanding. The first visit was excellent with great food and service. The second visit was more crowded, and the food and service weren't quite as strong, but still good overall. I would recommend it, especially for the blackened shrimp.

Slow & rude service on a slow weekday evening made our party of 5 very uncomfortable. $200 tab…read moreand she expected a $40 tip, but that didn't happen. Margaritas were over priced or we ordered wrong (?) at $25 each. The food was good. The fried grouper was the stand out along with the fresh fried mushrooms, $10.95. Raw oysters, $25 a dozen, were small and not nearly as chilled as Boschamp or Austin's (both nearby). Seriously hard to rate this place because no owner would knowingly have a subpar server, yet there she was. She really ruined an otherwise decent meal. We've come here since it opened and replaced Wahoo. Love it, but fell really short this time.

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Strawberry daiquiri on the patio

Coaster's

3.5(39 reviews)

9.6 mi

I have been in the back bar maybe five or six times in the last year and had excellent service with…read morevery knowledgeable bartenders such a good time. Went in 7/18/26 and the bartender/bar manager was the most vile person I have met since moving to the area. She wouldn't answer questions about the craft drinks listed in the wall. Acted like she didn't want to be bothered, and kept repeating "if they weren't good they wouldn't be up there", but refused to tell me anything about them. Every bartender we have had there has been excellent...until her. I'm thinking the bar may be in need of a new manager. Worst service we've had in Ft. Walton.

It's a good little local bar. Not too many seats and can be a bit loud, but that's to be expected…read moreat a bar. They have darts as well as 2 pool tables. Try their special apple pie shot! It's amazing!

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The awesome refrigerator

Lucky's Rotten Apple

3.6(29 reviews)

7.5 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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Pallet Bar and Grill

4.2(90 reviews)

7.8 mi

Enjoyed the atmosphere and food! Service was on point. Menu has many options for anyone's taste…read more Our choices were very tasty

This place is like a good saloon. Great dive bar atmosphere with really solid food. Has the saloon…read morefeel and a wall of draft beers. I ordered an old fashioned and they didn't have block ice so I got a soda fountain amount of ice turning it to a watered down old fashioned. The beers weee really good though. The ribs tased like pepper but everything was pretty good. The server checked on us to give us a menu, take our appetizer, give us our food, give us a check and nothing else. Very inattentive This place has been around for a while because their food and beer is great. I always say, try it twice before giving up on anything. Their BBQ was super good for most part and my burger was great.

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The Boathouse Landing

3.8(437 reviews)

0.9 mi

Pros: Food is good quality... Environment is beautiful. Our waitress was so nice…read more Cons... Portions do not match the price. I ordered the grilled seafood platter which came with a few bay scallops and small shrimp...scampi style...and a thin filet (mahi). I'll probably give this place another shot at some point to be fair. I'm giving 4 stars because there's no way to give a 3 1/2.

My husband and I generally like going to The Boathouse Landing but might have to rethink that in…read morethe future. I ordered one of the most expensive dishes on the menu $29.99 and he ordered a $15.99 coconut chicken salad along with two diet cokes. When we got the check they had calculated the check with a 20% service charge. We asked what it was and was told it was 16% for her and 4% for the kitchen. Nothing based on the service or how good the food was an automatic 20%. No warning at all! As they were seating, another customer that server said have you been to the boathouse before and the customer said yes. So she stated you are aware of the service charge then. The customer said yes. Maybe us saying something about it is why she said that, not sure, but we were never informed and we've never had that explained to us before either.

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Carmen S.

2 years ago

Doc's Oyster Bar is a delightful surprise tucked away in Valparaiso. As I was just passing through, I didn't expect to find such a gem. Here's why you should check it out: Atmosphere: The lively shack vibe, waterfront views, and New Orleans-style flair create a unique experience. Oysters: Whether you prefer them raw or grilled, Doc's oysters are a must-try. Flavorful and fresh! Next time you're in the area, don't miss Doc's Oyster Bar. It's a little piece of foodie heaven! read more

Kayla C.

Elite 26

214

323

1 year ago

Doc's Oyster Bar has a killer view -- right on the water, which definitely sets the mood. The oysters were fresh and full of flavor, but a few came out way overcooked. Like, borderline cremated. That said, the rest of the meal was solid, and the atmosphere made it worth the stop. Just hoping they keep a closer eye on the grill next time because we'll definitely be back! They also have a full bar and plenty of beer options. read more

Anne M.

7 years ago

The best shrimp Po boy sandwich I have ever had here in Florida. I've tried many places but this still takes the cake. The shrimp is so good and the bread is tasty. They put it on the grill which gives it that yummy grill taste. The fries are also amazing! They have great seasoning and crispness on them. My family and I love their food. It's by far the best seafood here in Florida. Keep up the good work! read more

Justin C.

8 years ago

This is a very cool establishment right at the foot of the Toms Bayou bridge. Its a fun place to kick back and watch the sunset over some beers and (fill in with any menu item) If you are in Valparaiso, I would recommend this place over any other restaurant in the area. The Blue Cheese burger or the Fish tacos... mmmmm... read more

Jen F.

6 years ago

What a hole in the wall local find should be! Margaritas on the rocks and fish tacos are consistently delicious. Fried pickles make a great appetizer. Drink specials for military. Great views (sans construction). Parking can be tight. read more

David F.

13 years ago

Great place. The beer are pricey and a little out of my league but the oysters are good. I heard that this is a new place and I can see that they are just feeling and trying to get their bearings. read more

Setara N.

151

8 years ago

Amazing food! Friendly staff! Great scenery! Price range is on point. Highly recommended. I go here at least two to three times a month. I am never disappointed. read more

Ruby H.

102

9 years ago

Love Doc's fish tacos. Dining in or picking up to-go they are always made quickly and taste delicious. The atmosphere and view isn't too shabby either. read more

Karen N.

13 years ago

I love the food in here. Everything that they serve is a comfort food, burgers and wings and beer, nothing better than that to perk you right up! read more

Robert M.

124

7 years ago

We come to the area once a year. We make it a point to come here for lunch at least once or twice. We are never let down. Love this place!!

Mollie P.

7 years ago

Great food, good atmosphere. On the water so it's a nice place to go with friends and family and gets some food and drinks

Derrick M.

8 years ago

Definitely my favorite place to get oysters and a nice beer! The staff is incredible and I will be coming back for sure.

James H.

103

9 years ago

I went here for lunch. Good food and great view with a cool breeze in early November. You can't beat that for $14 lunch

Malia M.

6 years ago

The space is a bit small but I LOVE the outside dining. The view is beautiful and love how it's on the water

Drew B.

9 years ago

Everything here is great. Anything fried. Great onion rings. Great fried pickles. Great fried shrimp.

Mrs. M.

8 years ago

Delicious food and great location. Everyone was so friendly. Can't go wrong with the fish and chips.

Tracy F.

4 years ago

This is my absolute favorite place to go for years. The atmosphere is great and the food is better.

Dylan S.

8 years ago

Excellent food and service - this is the place to go when visiting. Lively and fun atmosphere!

Susan A.

10 years ago

This place has awesome selection of Oysters. They have very nice staff there! Good prices! read more

Ben R.

3 years ago

Best oysters and other food we had the entire time we were in Destin. Highly recommend!

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