Wow. You really don't expect to find something this good at these tourist attractions but this is the best thing we ate on our entire trip to Destin. The sausage & tomato dish in that parmesan cream sauce is to die for. My kid and his friend both got the signature dish the Bugatta and loved it. Wife had the spaghetti and meatballs and said it was good too. We all agreed it was our favorite thing and if you sit inside you can eat at the bar thing that overlooks the lake which is what we did. Absolutely loved the whole experience. I threw a piece of bread to a turtle and watched him hold it with his little turtle hands and eat it which maybe I wasn't supposed to do but oh well. Apologies for the diabetic turtles. read more

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Nice area on the resort good wings if you like the small Staff is friendly and helpful good to stop for a quick bite while on the go read more

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If you like bland boiled noodles and half cooked ingredients on top with Luke warm customer services, then this is your place. We had high hopes based on reviews but were sadly disappointed. Skip it, you'll be better off. read more

I thought the food was bland. Had the meatballs and a pasta. Service wasn't bad, nice area to sit and watch animals and people. read more

We had a great dinner. We ordered the Amazing meatballs and got good service too. It is Just an overall fun environment.

Amazing local owners who care about the people and their product. The food and service is top notch compared to other places in Baytowne.

We stopped in for a quick bite and got Dudes Balls with the Bagutta sauce and wow...the best meatballs I have ever had in my life. I wish we would have been more hungry and could have stayed to try more. We also had the pleasure of being served by Lexi, she was fantastic!! We sat inside at the bar since it was so hot outside, and we felt like family. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area! read more

Was recommended to give this place a try during of recent business trip. Ate at the outside bar, friendly service, super cool staff and owners. Great comfort food! Also learned that the little rubber duckies on various shelves are from kids that bring them from the arcade across the way. Speaks to how family friendly and generally welcoming place for all ages it is. I personally like to dine at local, easy going places when on business trips. Dude & Meatballs nailed it. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to hang out, relax, have some good food, and good laughs. Highly recommend the Dude Ball's appetizer with house marina sauce. read more

This place is amazing. It's small with a large menu and magnificent flavor. It's a little pricey, but to be expected for the location. If you go to the Baytown wharf Village, you should totally try this place because it won't disappoint. read more

Very good food! Fast and Friendly service! We arrived at 530 on a recent Wednesday and sat inside. It wasn't busy so I was skeptical...but the inside filled up quick since it was raining. I ate the Bagutta and its my favorite dish. Prices are a little high for what you get but that's partly due to its location in my opinion. Outside patio would make a great happy hour spot. Its also situated on the pond so you can get a nice view seated inside. Do not expect fine dining. Its casual, fun, and good food. read more

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We love going back to Dude & Meatballs in Baytowne, it's one of our go-to spots. We always order the same thing: the meatballs with Bagutta sauce and garlic bread, plus the pasta with Bagutta sauce, and it never disappoints. The sauce is rich and flavorful, the meatballs are perfectly cooked, and the garlic bread is a must. Consistently delicious and always worth coming back for! read more

Service and ambiance here are fantastic, we sat at the outdoor bar for a drink and the bartenders were so friendly and were happy to customize our drinks. This place is pet friendly and they provide water bowls for your dog :) read more

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Solid food. Great location. Service was a bit slow due to some understaffing but very friendly. Easy walk from the Hotel Effie.

Amazing food and wonderful atmosphere!!! Highly recommend!!! Staff was so nice! I highly recommend!

Good time and good food! We had the spaghetti and meatballs and the Bagutta pasta. Both were excellent! Outdoor seating with live entertainment was enjoyable. The service was great and will definitely be back. I recommend to family and friends! read more

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I wanted to love this place, but felt I was overcharged for drinks. Just to preface, I don't find the drink prices to be that bad in the area, most specialty drinks are $12-16, but my wife and I stopped by for a night cap and she ordered two Tito's and club soda's, which any day of the week shouldn't be more than $10 bucks and realistically not even what I consider premium vodka. Bill rolls out and they are $14 a piece, I'm sorry, but I had a high-end old fashioned at dinner and it was $12. I Never mind paying for quality, but that's truly ridiculous!! read more

This was a wonderful surprise. The food was delicious, the drinks superb and service unbelievably friendly and spot on. My husband ordered the Italian mixed grill and I ordered the kids spaghetti and meatball. Both delicious, the bread was amazing. I didn't catch our servers name but he was great. Definitely recommend this spot. read more

I saw this place on Google maps and since we are going to Miramar Beach I thought I would give it a try. Super cute area the food was fabulous and the staff was very friendly. We would definitely read more

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Spaghetti, meatballs, and garlic bread were LOVED by my family. Food arrived quickly. The kids left with full stomachs. A big win! The chef personally came out to talk to me about my gluten free order. He was very accommodating and friendly. If we had known about this place at the beginning of our vacation, we would probably have eaten here twice. read more

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So good! Service and food were outstanding. We had meatballs with the marinara and Alfredo. And two pasta dishes the next night. Very very good and bonus they are open late night so GO! You won't be disappointed read more

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This place was fantastic. Even though my daughter and I found our way to this little whole in the wall during a wine festival, the staff were super friendly, seated us quickly and had our food and drinks out fast. The food was delicious and reasonably priced for a tourist spot. I would absolutely go back. read more

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Love this place! Authentic, delicious and reasonably priced - laid back and friendly vibe. A consistent favorite!

Stumbled into this gem, and found out a secret fave of the locals! Took their recommendation & we split the Marsala with ravioli, add sausage crumbles. We are still raving about it 5 days later - one of the best rich heavenly dishes either of us has ever had!! Loved our waitress Ella -- her hubby bopped in-between Uber stops - great local vibe @ the inside bar! read more

Stopped by for a quick dinner and were so pleasantly surprised at how good the meal was!! We had the fettuccine Alfredo and the mixed Italian grill and both were so yummy! And our bartender/server was so friendly and quick with her service (sorry we didn't get her name!!) Just a note for those considering stopping by- most seating is outside with some seating also at the inside bar- just be prepared if it is chilly outside! read more

Can't recommend this place enough! Great people and great food! They had the coolest celebration today for their one year anniversary and it was a wonderful time! You absolutely must give Dude & Meatball's a try next time you're in the area :-) !! read more

By far the best atmosphere in the area! The food is amazing, the owners are friendly, and the drinks are great! Me and my new wife will DEFINITIVELY be coming back! read more

Dude & Meatball’s - Italian Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

Stopped in on December 6th, so it was slow for sure. Service was ok but the margaritas were the worst We've ever had. They basically tasted like sugar water with lime. Not even sure if there was tequila and we paid for middle of the road tequila-1800 brand. Told the waitress we couldn't drink the margaritas because they were too sweet. She just said, "oh." When we asked her to remove the drinks - which we didn't drink- she said "sorry they were made correctly so I can't take them off." The Sexy Shrimp was not much better. It was supposed to be Cajun style but all they did was throw some Worcestershire sauce on it. I wouldn't recommend this place, winter, summer or any other time. read more

Great food! Get the sausage and sun dried tomatoes ! Owners are very sweet! You're gonna love it! Nestled across from playground! Great location! My daughter likes to play there! read more

Was excited to try this place after reviews and their menu. However, my family and I got there at 10:00 pm, and they only have a "late" menu at that time that consists of wings, burger, hot dog, and mozzarella sticks... no Italian food. We were hungry so we stayed to eat and the food was awful. $80 was a waste. We did have a friendly waitress though. They are open until 2 am so regular kitchen should stay open later. read more

My husband and I with a friend who was visiting with us ate here in September 2023 and it was great! We had a female bartender who made delicious Italian margaritas. We also had the meatballs with garlic bread which were delicious! We brought a different friend here in May 2024 and we were unbelievably disappointed!! The Italian margaritas had ZERO tequila and tasted like sour amusement park drinks. The meatball sauce was overly salted and the bread was stale. It wasn't even the garlic bread. Very disappointed and not sure we'll return. read more

Too busy, understaffed and flavor wasn't up to par just ok. MEATBALLS were good! We were on the road and ordered to go....didn't realize this is in a community village so you had to park and walk and find the place and get checked in through security. Size of meals was on the small size not a great value in our mind. The staff was trying hard to get our order timely but were over worked for sure! read more

This place was awesome! I'm a local and rarely go to the Wharf because of the lack of quality restaurants...BUT the grands were in town. This was perfect and so glad we tried this new dive! Right across from the playground, too! The staff was so accommodating with space, party size, and food allergies. AND the food was delicious! We had 9 people and got there at 5pm on a Thursday in June with no wait! Live music was nice, too. We will absolutely be back again. read more

The most amazing find! The owners are the sweetest and most attentive couple! Will definitely be back

This place is the best. Meatballs and multiple sauces are excellent and at a reasonable price. Pasta is also excellent.

We learned that this was a new restaurant in the neighborhood we stayed in and decided to give it a try on our last night. If you are looking for something other than seafood this is your place. The Italian food was AMAZING and the burger was DELICIOUS! There was no wait and they served our food quick. The fettuccine Alfredo and kids butter noodles were some of the best I've ever had! We look forward to visiting again and eating here again! read more

Excellent food, drinks, and service. I had the Bagutta with a meatball. Generous portion and absolutely delicious. My mom had the Chicken Marsala with Gluten Free Pasta and she said it's the best she's ever eaten. We'll definitely be eating here again. I highly recommend this restaurant - you won't be disappointed read more

They only have outdoor seating because they are renovating the inside. Got to go spaghetti and meatballs, the noodles was over cooked, no flavor, not seasoned, and the meatballs was small but moist. read more

We went here tonight with 4 couples. Oh my word, the food is delicious. I got chicken Alfredo and my husband got spaghetti and meatballs. Highly recommended. read more

We had a party of 16 tonight with several little kiddos in the busy summer time. We had a fabulous experience! We basically had the whole room to ourselves and the service was amazing. Food was delicious, which is saying a lot from our Italian family! We will absolutely return on our next visit to Destin! read more

Very small and casual spot...very unexpected. The service was amazing... chef came out to make sure we liked it. We got meatballs for the app and we all got pasta with different sauces. Mine had prosciutto in it and was the special of the day ... it was incredible. They also had gluten free pasta for my daughter. We liked it quite a bit. read more