This place is the real deal. The food is very authentic, very good. I got the beef kebabs and were…read moreamazing. The setting itself feels authentic too as many Mediterranean restaurants feel like you're in someone's home. The issue that some might have is with service, they are friendly but it takes a bit to get things done. You have to bring your patience. Excellent food.

Do Not Waste Your Money you'll be Completely Disappointed...$88 w/ tip for a meal that left us…read morehungry and angry. Red Onion is a masterclass in how NOT to run a Mediterranean restaurant. First The Menu Bait-and-Switch Their website menu and a customer-posted menu are identical both promise pita bread and tzatziki with entrees. We ordered based on that. When we called after getting home asking where these items were, they claimed it was "an old menu posted by a customer." Except their website/menu online says the same thing. Either fix your menus or stop lying to customers. The Portions were pathetic when told they were good sized and oh man the food was Flavorless! For $79 + tip, we got portions embarrassingly small. The grape leaves? Cold, wet, and bland could barely eat three. The rice was lifeless. The $37 "Fish of the Day" tilapia had ZERO flavor and no lemon even basic Mediterranean cooking demands lemon. The $30 salmon kabob was mediocre-sized and barely filling. Everything tasted like it was prepared with zero seasoning and zero effort and no soul. We had to season our own food at home. Our server was too busy with personal conversations to help properly. When handing us our to-go food, she literally said, "I didn't put gratuity on there but you guys can if you want" like she was doing us a favor by separating the hot items from the cold. We tipped anyway because we're good Samaritans when it comes to eating out. When we complained by phone, the response was hollow: "I'll let the Owner know to fix it" the only positive thing: Location is easy to find. That's literally it. The building is rundown, interior cramped with tables crammed together, decor is mediocre at best. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. Better Mediterranean restaurants exist all over Destin. This is a cautionary tale of poor execution, dishonest practices, and staff that clearly doesn't care. 1/5 Stars - Never returning.

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.

Cute little beach restaurant, excellent customer service, and delicious food! Everything on the…read moremenu is fresh, and scrumptious! Definitely try this little place, you will not be sorry! Came here for a second day in a row, was as delicious as it was yesterday, and had the same excellent service!

This place is amazing. The environment is nice and clean and the food tastes great. We go by there…read morewhen we come down at least once and it never fails to please

JV was so nice and super knowledgeable of the menu and specials. He was so fun and good to meet…read more Thanks so much! We loved it.

The food was good, and the service was good. No complaints there…read more What really took away from our experience was having to explain to my young kids why an employee appeared to be a woman but had a beard after one of them asked, "Why does that lady have a beard?" As a conservative Christian family, that's not a conversation we expected to have over dinner while on vacation. Definitely a conversation that would have been far easier to explain at Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey I believe everyone should be treated with respect, but I also believe families have different values. For us, it made what should have been a relaxing family meal uncomfortable. Because of that, we'll likely choose to dine elsewhere in the future.

Food here is absolutely INCREDIBLE! 10/10 quality and the setting is family friendly but also date…read morenight approved!

The atmosphere was great! We sat at the outside bar and our server was friendly and attentive. My…read morewife enjoyed the raw oysters but we also shared the "original" Snapper Destin. The lump crab meat was barely detectable and the fish was overcooked. They try to make up for the size with a large portion of lumpy mashed potatoes. The meal may have been ok at $20 but at $53 it was not enjoyable. The two shrimp were tasty but again not terrific overall. For the prices and wait, I would not be driven back there.

This has been one of the best meals we have had at our stay here in Destin. When you need a break…read morefrom tourist food and looking for something excellent, go here! TO THE OWNER: If you ever need a face to represent your restaurant "WILLIAM... aka Buddha" is your man. Absolutely best service, drinks and everything else he did to make this a great experience!

So I'm not a big sea food guy, but the fried fish was absolutely delicious. The fries were cooked…read moreperfectly and I genuinely had no complaints when it came to the food and the service. I sat outside so can't comment on the ambiance too much but seems like a nice place just from my brief glimpse. I will say that the portions are not massive (fish) so if you are looking for something both satiating and cheap, this might not be the place. But if you are just looking for high quality tasty food, then I'd say this place is really great choice!

Another diamond in the rough here in sunny Destin!! Recently expanded so they have much more…read moreseating and a new speakeasy/ cigar room as well!! Food and drinks are on point, we both ordered their Smoky Old Fashioned and the tacos as well as their staple Wagyu hamburger! Service was great and our waitress Erin was really friendly and checked on us often which was really nice! While they have expanded, reservations are a must if you're looking at bringing in a large group for dinner. Their menu is a revolving one so what some may have one night could differ another. If your in Destin and looking for a nice place for dinner or a libation this place definitely worth checking out!!

We had lunch there today and it was fantastic! Sarah our server was exceptional. She really took…read morecare of my wife's gluten allergy with many suggestions! We've always had great food, service and fun here. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a super meal and more at Bitteroot and be sure to say hi to Sarah. Friends from Freeport!

Cute place with great cold brew.ans drip coffee!…read more Had the classic smoothie, breakfast taco and breakfast sandwich and everything was amazing! Cute eccentric place with plenty of indoor ans outdoor seating

We visited The Local Market because we kept hearing they had "the best Cuban in Destin." After…read moreeating there, I honestly do not understand the hype at all. First off, this is not a real Cuban sandwich. The bread was completely wrong. Real Cuban bread, especially if you've ever had one from Ybor City in Tampa, has a very specific texture and press. I even explained before ordering that I only wanted the outside pressed and toasted, while the inside stays cool. That's how an authentic Cuban is made. Instead, they brought out a sandwich that was heated completely through. The meat, cheese, everything inside was hot. It completely ruined the sandwich. When I politely asked about it, the employee seemed irritated and had an attitude about remaking it. They eventually brought another one out, but honestly it still was not good. The bread tasted wrong and the sandwich itself just wasn't enjoyable. It got worse from there. My grandson ordered chicken tenders and fries. The tenders were bad, and the fries tasted like old grease that should have been changed hours earlier. My wife ordered a shredded chicken and cheese sandwich that honestly smelled questionable, like the chicken may have been turning. The final straw was the fruit cup having visible mold growing in it. At that point we lost our appetite and decided to leave. Very disappointing experience overall. Poor food quality, bad execution, and not worth the money. We will not be returning.

Awesome waiter Alan Great Margarita…read moreand baked oysters Plus modified a dish to my preference made my 62nd birthday special

Popular restaurant so my experience may not be typical…read more Service was good but not great. When we asked for refills, a server said, "I'll go find your server." Overall, our guy did a very good job. Appetizers. The best part of the meal. The mushrooms were very good and the hush puppies were as good as I've ever had. The shrimp were so so. The sides were average at best. It was somewhere between McDonald's and Applebees. My ribeye was ordered medium but arrived shoe leather. I left half of it. The grouper was good but not great. Great views, a little cramped, people at the bar with no shirt and no shoes.

My daughter and I went here after a day of shelling. Still in our bathing suits and shorts. The…read moredecor was very classy- with linen napkins, chandeliers, and oak and marble tables. We felt very under dressed for this restaurant but, you wouldn't know it based on how we were treated. We were kindly greeted at the door and offered a table right away. We opted to sit at the bar because we were in a hurry wanted to place a to-go order for a pizza. Our bartender was very kind and accommodating, He answered all of our questions and made recommendations. All of the pizza offerings looked fantastic. We settled on the Calzone Genovese, even though this was a calzone there was no problem making it into a pizza. The wood fire pizza oven was in the center of the restaurant, so we were able to watch them make our pizza. It had ricotta cheese, mushrooms, pesto, and caramelized onions. It was very good and a nice change from a pizza with classic red sauce. The pizza crust had a good amount of char on the bottom with just the right amount of thickness. I would recommend Mimmo's to anyone and will definitely return if I am ever back in Destin.

Had a wonderful visit on vacation at this restaurant. The food is amazing. The staff is excellent…read moreand very attentive. Had a reservation for 6p and we were seated precisely at that time. Enjoyed everything that we got. This is true Italian food with all the flavors to go along with Little Italy. Love Mimmos on 30A!