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    Merlins Pizza

    4.3 (1.4k reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Chicken Wings
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    MERLINS PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Medium pizza Standard Toppings of pepperoni and ground beef pizza
    Kristie M.

    This place is just delicious. Server was super friendly and helpful. The meatball was fantastic- so much cheese, homemade marinara, and the meatball was cooked perfectly. With the two of us we shared a meatball and a medium pizza. We took two pieces home. SO DELICIOUS. The place is small and you'll probably have to wait a few minutes- so many carry out orders!!!! Perfect spot to grab dinner on vacation or a Thursday night.

    Ranch Chicken Club Pizza
    Brandy H.

    Absolutely LOVE Merlin's pizza! We found them several years ago on a beach trip and now they are a staple on our list of must visit places when we are in the area. We LOVE their thin crust and always order a pizza that has one of their drizzles! I always get the southern sweet heat and substitute the ham for pepperoni! I cannot tell you how awesome it is! Combination of sweet chili sauce, Alfredo and cream cheese with yummy meats and jalapeños and then top it with a sweet honey drizzle...absolute PERFECTION! Love it! Hubby ordered a ranch chicken club pizza with a creamy garlic drizzle and he loved it as well!We drive from Miramar, 20 minutes away every time we are in the area. It's worth the 40 minutes round trip! Definitely give them a try if you are in the area!

    Nikitha C.

    Great pizzas and wings. We had cheese pizza and 7 cheese pizza. Delicious. Left us wanting more. $$$. Spring break Busy-ness. We ordered to go. Staff is very friendly. Cute art.

    Lea G.

    We had our pizza delivered DoorDash. It came quickly and it was hot. The pizza was really good. I like the hand toss crust, as it is crispy on the bottom. Plentiful toppings of sausage, green pepper, red onion, and mushrooms. We all enjoy here a lot. Would definitely get another pizza from the establishment.

    Supreme pizza and medium buffalo wings was so good let me not forget about that good ole Caesar salad will be going back soon
    Damaskus J.

    Supreme pizza and medium buffalo wings was so good and let me not forget about that Caesar salad will be going back soon

    Shaun-Erin C.

    Super fast delivery! We loved the hot honey! The simple cheese pizza was the kids' go to. Just what we needed.

    Astrid S.

    Oh pizza! This qualifies as a whole in the wall kinda place. Or a hidden gem! Their pizzas are thick crust but well done. The taste is amazing and original. They have one big table that can accommodate eight people, 3 small booths and 3 larger booths. A lot of people came to pick up food while we were there. Service was great! We had a party of 11 and everything came in a timely manner but most importantly it was correct. I will totally visit again.

    Medium hand tossed hamburger, pepperoni, red onion, and mushroom pizza.
    Jodi L.

    My favorite pizza place in Destin Florida!!! Every time I travel to Destin, I order Merlin's pizza (usually 3-4 times). I love the flavor of the sauce and pizza is always cooked just how I like it. I switch between thin crust and hand tossed, and they are both equally delicious! I've introduced quite a few people to this quaint little joint and they are now regulars. I've never dined-in but when I do carry out the place is always packed. 5 stars for Merlin's!

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    Merlin's is our go to when we're at the beach!! Never disappoints!! Don't forget the cheese bread too!!

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    2 years ago

    Great service and even better pizza! Will definitely order from Merlin's next time I'm in Destin!

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    3 years ago

    Linda our waitress was so patient with everyone and super friendly! The pizza is awesome and I also got gluten free and it is delicious!

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    3 years ago

    This place has the best pizza i have ever had! the sauce they use is incredible because it was spicy but not too much!

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    4 years ago

    Amazing pizza an great desert! We waited over an hour but pizza arrived hot an friendly delivery!

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    2 years ago

    Dustin had great customer service and left me with a great experience with my first time trying merlins pizza, food was delicious! Thank you

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    2 years ago

    Best pizza ,Quality and servic.Will always order from them.They beat Pizza Hut hands down.

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    6 years ago

    We checked out this place because of their good ratings. Needless to say it didn't disappoint. The pepperoni cheesebread was LIFECHANGING!

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    4 years ago

    Wonderful! Best pizza in Destin. Good value and great taste! Everything was delicious. Will definitely be back!

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    2 years ago

    While on vacation, we ate here 3 times! Pizza was always fresh and hot. Great service as well.

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    2 years ago

    Small cute little place. The pizza is really good. Thin crust is that thin. I recommend thin crust.

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    3 years ago

    The best pizza I have ever had! Service was friendly. I had the chicken buffalo, hand tossed crust with mild sauce. Delicious!!

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    Is there egg in your pizza crust and or breadsticks?

    There is no egg in our breadsticks, thin dough, or hand tossed dough.

    Is there dairy in the dough?

    No. And we offer a dairy free cheese alternative for dairy sensitive customers as well

    Do they offer gluten free pizza?

    Yes, 10 inch gluten free pizzas are available.

    Someone mentioned dairy free options. I'm not finding anything online as far as dairy free pizzas. Is that an option?

    Hello Kayla, We can substitute Daiya Dairy-free cheese on request and there is no dairy in our primary pizza sauce.

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    Wingstop

    Wingstop

    2.6(137 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    The Most Disappointing Wings in Destin…read more $22 for 10 tiny, overcooked, baby-sized wings -- no sides, no drink, not even a hint of flavor to justify it. I honestly thought it was a joke when I opened the box. Sadly, it wasn't. We usually get our wings from Merlin's, and they never miss. But a "friend" (who I will not be taking food advice from ever again) convinced us to give Wing Stop in Destin a try. Big mistake. Huge. Between the price, the sad little wings, and the overcooked mess they called dinner, this was one of the most disappointing takeout experiences I've had in years. Save your money and your appetite -- we definitely won't be back.

    Staff here was working really hard. Placed online order at 715 pm. Email and confirmation said it…read morewould be ready in 8 to 13 minutes. Now it's 8.00 And I'm sitting here waiting in the store. Many, over 15, folks waiting like me. The people here are working hard, obviously they need management help. Hope to get order soon so I can evaluate the food. Please send more good workers here. Now 810, got my food.. will come back in 20 min and finish review from home... ... Ok, I'll make this short and direct, boneless wings flavors were spot on and the cook and temperature was great, the downside these seemed to have more breading and less chicken. Lots of crunch, but ratio is off. Fries, good, kind of crispy but lacking, oil needs to be changed, obvious with all the rushing I saw this isn't the priority. Ordered heavily seasoned, they were not, actually under seasoned. Not bad overall, but had much better Wingstop in the past. The staff here was working hard, but clearly at prime time on a Saturday night they need a manager there on premises. When I walked in a few people told me they had been waiting over an hour. Too much breading, fries didn't taste fresh, doesn't seem to be a staff busting their butt problem.

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    The Harbor Tavern - Burger

    The Harbor Tavern

    4.5(236 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    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.

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