Amazing food every time! Definitely worth the wait! The wait staff is always friendly and there's so much to do for all ages- The gift shops are great and the arcade is fun for everyone! The gators are awesome and fun to watch! read more

Absolutely unbelievable!! I'm a 26 year local in Destin and work a lot so I don't get out much. But I had family in town and decided to take them here. First and foremost the service was incredible! We never had to ask for a drink, or condiments. Our server asked US if we would like more of anything. We ordered crab dip and crab balls to start for the table. There were 4 adults. We ordered the Ribeye, the redfish, the chargrilled shrimp, and I got the Pimento burger. Everything was cooked perfectly and came out quickly. FUDs is considered a family restaurant and the decor supports that. It's colorful and fun, but the food is beyond just a family rating. It was Top Notch, and I would put it up against most restaurants in town. And my whole party agreed! A+++ Thank you Fudpuckers! read more

Fudpucker's - Pimento Burger - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Disappointing Experience.... Unfortunately, our dinner here last night did not live up to the expectations we had after seeing this restaurant so well marketed online and across social media. Our server, Pete, was wonderful. He was attentive, friendly, and genuinely the bright spot of our experience, so I definitely want to give credit where it's deserved. Unfortunately, the restaurant itself left a lot to be desired. The table was sticky, the restaurant did not feel particularly clean, and it was extremely loud, making it difficult to actually enjoy a conversation or have the relaxing night out we were hoping for. What was most disappointing was the disconnect between how this place is presented online and what we actually experienced in person. The social media presence and online reviews set an expectation that the actual experience simply did not meet. Maybe this is a good local spot if you already know what to expect, but if you're visiting the area and looking for somewhere to spend one of your nights out, I personally wouldn't recommend choosing this restaurant. There are too many other places where I'd rather spend the evening. Again, Pete was great, and I truly hope the restaurant gives some attention to the cleanliness, atmosphere, and overall guest experience because there's clearly potential here. read more

It's definitely a fun time. Our server Rosemary was phenomenal! She made our visit! So attentive and enthusiastic We loved the gators and the ambiance. The food was ok. The seafood nacho grande was huge but lacking in something The shrimp were overbreaded and fried hard. We also got the gator tails. They also were overbreaded with barely any meat. Food was not hot either read more

Fudpucker's - Tito's lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Great place for families. Somewhat pricey, but gotta feed the Gators somehow. Food was decent and my large group was satisfied. Service was awesome and I appreciated the staff sitting 11 of us. Definitely not a place to miss in Destin. read more

Fudpucker's - Redfish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We got into Florida and to our Hotel around 7p.m we were getting a little Hangry. So just down the road about 4 blocks we found Fudpuckers. I had what they call an Old Fashion a 3 ounce poured Bourbon that they said I'd be speaking Southern when I left. It did have a kick , it was good, and I only had one. With it I had the bacon cheeseburger with fries. Nancy had the Jr. Chicken. We had a excellent server that helped us through the massive menu to get what we wanted. I give the foood 4 stars, our server gets 5 stars. read more

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Ok it has all the tourist hype and kitch. The gators are there the shop and their t shirts are cute. The food and service are mediocre at best. My husband got the shrimp tacos and they were not great, I got the southwest salad with the blackened redfish. The redfish was good the salad was subpar with plain iceberg lettuce with lots of spotting, our group also had a burger, and the seafood platter. It was all ok but nothing was great. Appetizers, and entrees were all brought out at the same time and part of the party still didn't have their drinks. Built in 20% gratuity and a 5% fud fee for larger parties but our party was split up at different tables but in the same room with separate checks so there were only 5 of us. Go for the cute name and a souvenir, see the gators but it's purely for the touristy vibe not the food or drink. read more

Food, staff and overall atmosphere were all wonderful! We had the famous burger it was excellent! Feeding the gators while we waited add an extra special memory. read more

It's worth a visit, but not repeatable. The alligator photo was a fun souvenir option. The food however was just okay. They have a limited gluten free menu. They did over cook my gluten free bun, and food was seasoned okay. Service however was great. We liked our server, Tanesha, and the guy who took our photo. The place was really busy and parking took about 30 minutes of circling the parking lot to wait for an empty spot. Our wait time was 1.5 hours before being seated. read more

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We always enjoy our yearly Fudpuckers visit, along with the scavenger hunt my kids love to do! Waiter was the bartender, but still very attentive. I suggest to go early, right at opening. People were already waiting on our arrival right before 11. First gator show was at noon. Kids meals come on frisbees. Always enjoy the Mac and cheese and the fries are SO good! We always love the crunch & munch appetizer. Grilled chicken sandwich, burgers, shrimp are all good! read more

We didn't eat here but just came for alligator experience. This place looks really fun overall, alligator beach, arcade and a restaurant. My daughter fed and held one. They also have a ton of exhibits. read more

Fudpucker's - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Fudpucker's alligator show was really unique, and we learned a lot about the alligators. I would definitely give the alligator exhibit and educational experience five stars. That was the highlight of our visit. After the show, we ate at the restaurant and tried the alligator bites. Our son also attempted the food challenge -- the burger topped with chili and onion rings, along with three patties and fries, all in under 30 minutes -- but he couldn't quite finish it. My husband ordered the shrimp tacos, and I had the chicken tacos. I was hoping the chicken would be grilled, so overall I would say the food was just OK. While the restaurant was decent, the real star of the show was definitely the alligator exhibit. read more

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My experience was okay overall. The food came out within about five minutes, and it was very cold. I informed the staff, and they did provide me with fresher fries. However, the temperature of my grilled chicken only improved slightly and was still pretty cold. I could tell the food had good flavor, but it did not seem fresh at all. Overall, I was disappointed with the experience. read more

This is a tourist trap. The food and drink are just ok. Think Chili's. They do have tiny gators and a lot of other things going on so if you are with a very large group, this would be the place for you. read more

While traveling in Destin FL we came here for dinner. It's a place kids would love. There are alligators in a pond and a playground It was late for me for dinner and I was having a difficult time finding something to order. Our wonderful server, I think Bell, suggested the kids menu. Worked out great. Was able to order a grilled chicken breast and roasted vegs. My husband ordered the bacon cheese burger and an old fashion. Thank you for your great service! read more

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There is a restaurant and a gator experience. I'm only rating the gator experience. $5 to feed the gators. $20 ish for a photo with the gator. The man who sells the food for gator feeding and photos is also the speaker for the gator show. It seems like a one man operation. He is lovely and helpful and has lots of gator facts. It's hot if it's hot luckily we were there on a mild day. Kids were loving it! I think more seats for those of us who have to wait would be nice. read more

Fudpucker's - Gators - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

First time here and I've been to Destin many times. Greeted with a smile at the door and started immediately. Restaurant is decorated to be fun. Jason was our server and was amazing, fantastic and so accommodating!!! Food was hot and fresh to order. Bucket Drinks were delicious and worth the money. Again Jacob was amazing. We got the gator tails, cheese curds and crab dip.... Yes yes yes. For dinner the Shrimp à la fud-blackened and fried... delicious!! Ask for Jason!! read more

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Besides the $40 steak being super tough, it was a great meal. You're going to wait a while because of the touristy aspect, but the waiter was great and had good recommendations on food. read more

My wife and I attended the Fox and Friends RV give away event this morning. The entire staff including the owners went above and beyond hosting. Sarah our waitress was phenomenal. She made sure our drinks never ran out. She was very personable. Ambiance of the establishment is laid-back and very welcoming. read more

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We came in around 3pm and we were seated quickly and had our food within 10 minutes of ordering. The French fries have a great seasoning on them and we loved our food. Our waitress was great and the atmosphere was awesome for kids. read more

The staff was wonderful, and the service was excellent. The attractions and atmosphere made for a fun visit. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. Overall, it was worth visiting once for the experience, but it's not a place we would eat at again. read more

We had a great time visiting with a group! The outdoor bar was a fantastic place to relax, and the lunch service was friendly and efficient. One of the highlights was being able to catch a quick alligator show while we were there--it made the experience even more fun. The menu was full of clever puns that gave us a good laugh and added to the unique atmosphere. Overall, it was a fun spot with great food, great service, and an enjoyable experience. We'd definitely visit again! read more

Fudpucker's - Alligator Show - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

This is one of those places you go for the atmosphere, not the food. Had a burger. It was horrible horrible meat quality. Tasted sour. Made on a flat top which I also don't care for; I like a grilled burger. I didn't eat it. Mac and cheese taste similar to Stouffer's. Expensive. Service was excellent. read more

Fudpucker's - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Worst dining experience in Destin. The restaurant was dirty and run down, the food was lukewarm warm at best (mine was inedible and they didn't take it off the bill)and the prices on the high side. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else. read more

Frozen food rate this equal to Applebees double the price. Got to give it to them they pack people in atmosphere I guess food is decent at best read more

I ordered the wang bang shrimp and the fried alligator tail tacos. The shrimp sauce tasted similar to buffalo sauce, which I highly recommend. The tacos were piled high with lettuce, pineapple slaw, their signature remoulade sauce, pico de gallo, and cheese. The food was average, but let's be honest, you don't really come here for gourmet dining. Downstairs, they have various exhibits with baby alligators, and outside in the front, they host alligator shows every 2 hours. I recommend arriving early, as it gets busy quickly. My waiter was Lem he was friendly and attentive, making this a great stop when visiting Destin. read more

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This place is a lot of fun, with plenty to see and a huge menu with lots of drink options! They have alligator tours and shows every hour. I ordered a cheeseburger but was a little disappointed. It was very well done and salty, almost like it had been microwaved. The sauce is good and the fries are perfectly crispy. I recommend visiting for the experience, especially if you have kids, but don't expect a good quality meal. read more

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Service and Food were terrible! We waited an hour & half for cold food. After receiving our drinks we waited at least 45 minutes for our food. I think our waitress forgot about our table, food was hard and cold . Not worth it. The alligator show is stinky and hot with limited fans and no ac. read more

David at the bar was super nice and was on top of the recommendations!! I was looking for something super tasty and not super heavy! I was also looking for strong drink! His recommendation of the fish tacos didn't disappoint! As you can see I smashed all three and now need to be rolled out of here lol. This is a family friendly spot and the portions seem to be really nice sizes. So be prepared to take food home. I'm here for work and this spot was within walking distance from my hotel and the beach. I believe they also have real Gators on site for viewing. However I only came for food so I can speak too much on that. Definitely clean and all staff seem to have a great attitude! Thanks for having me! read more

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This place was mid. Our server, Dylan, was great so he made our experience much better. We order tropical margaritas, and they were okay. A lot of the other dishes were shared amongst my family. I wouldn't not recommend the cheese curds. The texture was off. It was also sad to see all the alligators on the way in just piled on top of each other. We wouldn't have to visit this place again. read more

This was a good time.My daughter loved feeding the alligators. The food was pretty good however I cannot recommend the fried alligator tail. Too chewy for me read more

You can absolutely find better food elsewhere but you come here for the experience. Our kids loved looking at the gators and the gift shop which made our wait seem short. The waitress was fantastic! The drinks were strong and the food was okay. It stays packed and you can expect long wait times but they have stuff to do while you wait. read more

Food 5/10 Service 6/10 Alligators 9/10 The place is huge, the focus is the atmosphere. Food was adequate but nothing was good. Prices aren't outrageous, but you're still looking at $40-50 per person all in. read more

Such a great place to go to see baby alligators. There were so many baby gators. There were also some gators feeding show, which we missed since it is only at a set time. This place also has a kids play area which was nice. We also heard someone singing near the bar area. This place is a great place to go to when visiting Destin. The staff were super nice. We learned that they will keep the alligators until they are about six feet then will take them somewhere to release them, since they will be too big for this place. read more

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Pete was a great waiter! What a fun atmosphere and the food was pretty good. If you're expecting good grits, look elsewhere. The shrimp were really good. read more

The atmosphere was so cool. The service was great, our server Paulina was great! The food was good, but I was expecting it to be better. It was warm, but not hot. And the bacon jam had a little strange taste. read more

Fudpucker's - Blackened red snapper over mashed potatoes with bacon jam - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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It's a must visit but the food is not very good. Very pricey. Drinks were good. staff was friendly and the atmosphere is cool. I can say i've been but I won't be going back read more

Cole our sever was good and food was fine. I tried the fish tacos, large portion but not a fan of the fried fish. I'd suggest they offer non fried options for the tacos, such as grilled, blackened, etc. We waited 45 minutes for a table, seemed long when we could see empty tables around the dining rooms. I'll pass on going again. read more

Fudpucker's - Fish Fudpuckin Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

My daughter and I went there late with a party of 14. We tried to call ahead and make reservations and was told that they did not take reservations. It was first come first serve. We were seated promptly but not together. Our group was divided between 2 tables into 2 separate groups. My daughter had the Gator Tail A La Fud appetizer ($19.99). It met expectations and the dipping sauce was good. I had a cup of Father Fuds Black Bean Chili ($6.99). It also met expectations. With 1 Lemonade and 1 Hawaiian Margarita bucket. The final bill was $63.49. Even though we were not seated together as a group. We were still charged- what our server intentionally called a "large group service fee" (groups of 10 or more). However, It was itemized as a 20% gratuity included on the bill, which led to some confusion. The server met expectations. He was good at explaining the menu and making suggestions. He did take the opportunity to promote his new podcast on several occasions. The food came out in a timely manor with no problems. Overall the experience was good. The value of the food was okay/a bit over priced. The experience is what you will pay for at this establishment. read more

This is a must-see in Destin. The food is pretty expensive, but Destin-normal. The upside is that it's delicious and the portions are often large enough for two meals. The alligator shows are free, and definitely worth the time. Alligator photos are a good value as well, and Starr made the experience fun. My teen daughter loved holding the gator. read more