Food-five stars. Wait-1 star. Go at 4:00 or at 8:00. We went at 6:00 and waited 2 hours 45 minutes…read more There is a sand beach, docks, and a bad out back, but that was too long of a wait. The food hit it out of the park though. The fried green tomatoes appetizer was delicious, but I would get a second app if you are in a group of 6+ people. My husband and I both got the red snapper chef recommendation. It was the best meal I've had in a very long time. Our son got the filet and it was cooked perfectly. I was excited to finally have an elevated meal while we were vacationing here. Very, very good food and an awesome atmosphere!

We came here with a group of 12 for a bachelorette trip and overall had a great experience. We were…read moreoriginally told the wait would be 1.5 to 2 hours, but we were pleasantly surprised to be seated in under an hour. We sat outside, enjoyed the live music, and the atmosphere was perfect for a group celebration. Service was quick and attentive, especially considering how busy they were. Food wise, the pimento cheese dip was unfortunately not a hit for our group. It had a very thick, almost paste like consistency and was difficult to spread. I also ordered the corn and crab bisque, and personally was not a fan of the sweeter flavor. For my meal, I ordered the summer salad and absolutely loved it. I finished every bite. Our server also highly recommended the first three fish options on the menu, and everyone who ordered fish completely cleaned their plates. Portion sizes were very generous. The only issue we had was the bride's steak being overcooked, but the manager personally came over, addressed it, and made sure everything was taken care of. Overall, great atmosphere, live music, generous portions, and solid service. A fun spot for groups and celebrations!

this bar / restaurant was great. Food and drinks were good. Would be a must stop in and have a…read moregood drink and a bite to eat. Sloan was great, friendly and goes out of her way to make you feel special.

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.

Our dinner here at Brotula's was 5 out of 5 Stars, if I could give 10 I would! This was the…read moreperfect way to end a day out on the water fishing. We brought in our fresh catch for their "Hook and Cook" experience, and from the time we sat down the folks at Brotula's treated us like celebrities! The restaurant was spacious and well decorated and made you feel like you were on the beach but then nothing could compare to the experience which was simply amazing! Chef Terrance was sensational and worked his magic for real! He took our fresh haul of fish and prepared it three different ways! The Vermilion snapper was fried to golden-brown perfection, the Tuna was blackened with a deep and sultry flavor, while the Triggerfish was beautifully seared. And let's not forget about those phenomenal sides which included roasted broccolini, crispy Brussels sprouts, fried corn, French fries, and some of the best creamy gouda grits I've ever had. We even had an amazing seared Lionfish dish as this was during the Emerald Coast Open. But the day would not have been complete it was not for our server, Naz. No words can describe how much he elevated the experience! The attention to detail was flawless, and his anticipation of our needs was so on-point I don't think we ever had to ask for a anything. This is the type of service you can write a book about! So if you are in Destin and especially if you've been fishing and need a place to cook your catch, please do yourself a favor and hop on over to Brotula's! Huge thanks to Naz and Chef Terrance!

First vacation dinner in Destin: Brotula's. It is absolutely amazing. I checked in around 6 and we…read moregot seating on their balcony, which was facing the turquoise waters of Destin. The decorations gave hs a great first impression when we entered the building. We had a friendly server that assisted us choosing our meal for dinner. He was friendly and kind, helping us with what we needed. We ultimately ordered the $300-400 "Deluxe" seafood platter. The main part consisted of 1lb snow crab, cluster crab, gulf shrimp, mussels, and king crab. The cajun flavor enhanced the dinner experience much more, and our entire family finished the whole plate. We have never ate seafood like this before, and it felt so good to explore another famous taste of authentic seafood. Try to enter around 6-7 pm, because the restaurant prioritizes outside seating and it does get packed after the said hours. When you visit Destin, maybe give this delicious seafood restaurant a try.

This restaurant checked all the boxes. Food service and ambience was awesome. The staff made you…read morefeel like a regular customer even though it was our first time. I had a snapper it was done perfect perfectly. Peggy had a salad and a vegetable plate. Follow up was very good by Chris. He did an outstanding job and checked in just right. I'm writing this now a couple days later and I was thinking about where to go for dinner tonight and then I thought we'll go there again. The reason they had my Mount Gaye rum and Coke it was perfect.

We came here on 01/23/2026 for dinner at about 6pm with a party of five. This was my first time…read morehere; however, everyone else in the party has previously been to the restaurant. The restaurant is very large with indoor and outdoor dining areas, and it is casual, but classy. Overall, we had a great experience. The host was fine; however, lacked empathy and customer service skills. He was a full 30 seconds ahead of us, and if we wouldn't have been tracking him with our eyes, we wouldn't have known where to sit. By the time we got to the table, he was nowhere to be found; however, the menus were in a pile on the table. Our server, on the other hand, was very pleasant. He was kind, caring and kept us informed and checked in on us frequently. The table shared the crab cakes and the blue crab claws, both of which were very good. Of course, the complimentary hush puppies are definitely a hit as well. For my entree I had the Grouper Louisianne. It was a tasty piece of fish, that came with a great side salad and a super delicious twice baked potato. Other than the host, the other reason for the minus one star, was the unusually long time it took between the salad course and the main course. It was a full 20 minute wait, after we were done with our salads, for the main course to arrive. Otherwise, I would likely try the restaurant again at a future time, if something brought me back to the area.

This place had the best oysters we had on our visit! It was just a little hole in the wall place…read morewhich we love. I got a burger and it was very juicy and delicious. Our waitress was really nice and always checking on us if we had our food yet. We had a really good experience.

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.

We had the best evening tonight! My wife, who is a connoisseur of shrimp and grits said that it was…read morethe best she's ever had!! Highly recommend the fillet mignon wontons, and the fried oyster salad!! Our server Chris was outstanding and the atmosphere was awesome.

Marina Cafe is always a favorite of my husband and I when we visit Destin. We were able to be…read moreseated write in front of the ocean, which was such a beautiful view. We had the pleasure of having Mike as our server. He was nice and knowledgeable. He made several recommendations, which we took him up on. We started off ordering cocktails. I had the white sangria and my husband ordered an old fashioned. Both drinks were just okay, but the star of the show is always the martinis, which was our next round of drinks. My husband also had a Moscow mule and he enjoyed it. For food, we ordered the calamari, filet mignon wontons, scallops and the red snapper. We enjoyed all of our food, but the dirty rice was a little too mushy for our liking, so we'd probably try something else the next time. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves, and look forward to visiting again!

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.

Love this place! Must eat here when in the area, the original restaurant is the best!…read moreCounter service to order, with wait staff to deliver to table. Love sitting out on the dock outside at the original restaurant, has a great sunset. The fish dip is good as a starter. We had the fish and shrimp baskets. Their fried fish is so good, light crunchy coating and so fresh tasting. The shrimp are large and lightly battered, and not greasy. Both baskets are plentiful and come with fries and coleslaw. Will definitely return when in the area!

Ordered a fried oyster dinner with fries and hush puppies. Oysters were definitely NOT fried and…read morethere were a total of two completely burnt hush puppies. A order of fish with corn and potatoes had two small potatoes and a half piece of corn on the cob. two meals for well over $50 and it was horrible! won't be back!

We had the Argentina Royal reds steamed and they were tossed with garlic butter. They were the best…read moreshrimp we have ever had. We love that place. We will definitely go back there every time we are in Miramar Beach. Also, the customer service was excellent!

Probably the most amazing crab leg combos ever. Split a combo with 6 others and it was INCREDIBLE!…read more Worth the cost. Do yourself a favor and just get it.

While vacationing in Destin, Florida, we decided to try The Back Porch, a beachfront restaurant…read morelocated just outside our resort. This place is always busy, so I recommend arriving early. They also have a charming gift shop that's worth checking out. The restaurant was clean, well-managed, and organized despite the crowd. We were seated within five minutes, and our table was greeted immediately for drink orders. Our server, Ethan, was excellent--attentive, efficient, and friendly throughout the meal. I ordered the Surf & Turf, featuring a 14-ounce ribeye and snow crab legs, along with coleslaw and lemon dill rice. The steak was cooked very well, though it could have used a little more seasoning. The snow crab legs were sweet and flavorful, especially dipped in the melted butter. The coleslaw was fresh and delicious, and the lemon dill rice was the perfect accompaniment, soaking up all the flavors from the steak and crab. This was the perfect spot for our group to gather after a long day at the beach. The atmosphere, service, and location made for a wonderful dining experience. Rating: 4/5 stars My only critiques would be that the prices were a bit steep and the food could have benefited from a little more seasoning. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would gladly return.

This is one of our top restaurants in Destin because they have an array of grilled options & are a…read moregood value for what you get in Destin prices We got for 2 adults & a toddler: 1/2 dz oysters $13 Snapper sandwich $26 I think Snow crabs 1 lbs ~$50 We ended up eating everything but the sides and took those with us We got the rice but didn't love it. It was too dry but we were hoping our toddler would eat it. The green bean medley was good as just a simple veg side. It's long beans with mushrooms and onions. The onions and mushrooms i could've passed on but it wasn't over seasoned which is what I needed The twice baked potato was good, very cheesy and I think it has bacon in it The grilled fish sandwich was great. Nice sized fish & the Cole slaw is good here, almost fruity. It came with a ton of fries that were cooked well. The bread is soft & the tartar sauce went well with it The crabs were cooked perfectly and so sweet. I almost wish we'd have gotten an extra cluster for $18. It's always busy at this place. They told us 35 mins for the wait but it took maybe 20. It filled up as we left though. They have a gift shop and beach access to entertain you while you wait + a loud speaker so you can hear them call for you. The lot is across the street and it fills up as there's other businesses here but usually someone leaves within 5-10 mins so just have someone get on the wait and then go find a spot if you have more than 1 person