Ok, first off the wait was atrocious and perhaps they could provide a little more guidance on…read moreparking options. It would also help to have someone who could provide the waiting crowd some suggestions on how to kill some time and what outside tables were for McGuire's and what ones were for Vinnie's. Bartenders at Vinnie's were excellent. All of that being said, the waitlist information was a great help and the organization was top notch. Now on to the AMAZING food and service. Our party of 9 were all thrilled with our meals and the portions were big! Our server, Lily was outstanding! Best dining experience we've had in a long time and it was worth the wait!!

We really enjoyed the pretzel appetizer. I got the salmon, mashed potatoes, and salad. Will go back…read morethe next time we are in town.

Rangel was a great server! We enjoyed our visit! Good food and great service! We will definitely be…read moreback!

Live music for the ambiance and family friendly atmosphere. Great views all around. Food is nothing…read morespecial- typical American flare. Service was friendly. Reason for the deduction is that there are a number of employees outside restaurant trying to sell you the Margaritaville timeshare. Was bothered twice by two separate employees- upstairs and downstairs. I realize they are just doing their job, but honestly being sold something twice before entering a restaurant is a bit ridiculous. They have other areas on the boardwalk where these type of sales good happen. Honestly a distractor fit restaurant patrons.

The security was incredibly nice. the music was good for the most part. And bartenders looked greatread more

Horrible service. Rude staff and bad ambiance. Do not waste your time or money (btw it's a $10 cash…read moreonly cover).

Upon arrival, I'll be honest, I didn't expect much. SO glad I was wrong. This was one of my…read morefavorite spots while were there. And it was a welcomed break from seafood. We came here and the wonton appetizer was amazing. We had a burger, a patty melt, and I got the buffalo chicken sandwich. Our waitress was attentive, and checked on us in a reasonable amount of time. She was good with meeting our needs and bringing back items requested. The atmosphere is welcoming, the music they play is amazing and inclusive to all and the people were are all welcoming. First off, food came out piping hot, and they have these unique fries and they were amazing. This spot definitely exceeded my expectations and I will gladly return on our next visit to Destin.

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.

AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar is in a fantastic location right on the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, making…read moreit an easy stop while exploring the area. The prices are a little on the higher side, but that's understandable considering the beautiful waterfront view and the lively atmosphere. Most of the food was good, but the oysters were the real highlight. They were incredibly fresh and easily the best thing we ordered. If you enjoy oysters, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Service was a lil slow but came during peak tourist season so can't really blame them too much for…read morethat. There is ample seating around with seating downstairs, outside, and also upstairs. The oysters were the best thing in the menu probably. We also got a fish sandwich, hush puppies, three seafood dip but the oysters were the best. They were large and fresh and no one got sick after eating them. Price is definitely on the more expensive side for the south but you're in a high tourist destination so somewhat expected.

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.

Overall pretty good. When planning our vacation, we were looking for a restaurant with plenty of…read moreseafood options but also burger and chicken options near the boardwalk as we went on a sunset cruise right before. We did make a reservation a while in advance but it was not needed. There was only one other group dining at the restaurant while we were there. It's a huge restaurant so it was a little awkward saying we had a reservation when literally no one else was there lol. The food was good. Large portions. I had fresh oysters to start and I liked these. I then had a fried fish sandwich and I really liked the "comeback sauce" they put on it. Breaded really nicely and good flavor. Most of the people in our group enjoyed their meal! My friend has a dairy allergy and the server swore there was no dairy in her food but I think something may have slipped in because she wasn't feeling too great for a majority of the dinner following her appetizer of soft pretzels and entree of a salad.

My friends and I had a wonderful experience at East Pass. Our server was outstanding. The ambiance…read morewas good, especially in the outdoor bar area. My burger was perfectly cooked and the bacon jam that it came with was incredible! I never knew I liked bacon jam before this experience. Would definitely return if I am ever in the Destin area again.

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.