This place is the real deal. The food is very authentic, very good. I got the beef kebabs and were amazing. 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. read more

Do Not Waste Your Money you'll be Completely Disappointed...$88 w/ tip for a meal that left us hungry 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. read more

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From start to finish. The staff made us feel welcomed and we're friendly. The food here is hands-down some of the best food I have ever eaten. The portions are ginormous if you leave you're hungry it's on you. We will definitely be back!! read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Gyro platter and Tapas plate spicy Turkish rice, feta cheese rolls, grape leafs, and hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

standing ovation for this restaurant. the food was insanely delicious. we ordered the gyro platter (which i would recommend for two) and stuffed grape leaves. the stuffed grape leaves were tender and soft and so flavorful, the sauce it's served with was a perfect pairing. now for the gyro platter- the mixed greens were fresh and crisp, the meat was delicious, the dressing and feta perfectly scattered over the platter for a PERFECT BITE every time. it's a quiet little restaurant, not too busy or packed. service was friendly. i'll be back when i have a mediterranean craving. read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - gyro platter (insanely delicious) - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Service was wonderful and the food was even better. Such a refreshing and delicious lunch for our family of four. Quaint little place that had everything you're looking for in a Mediterranean meal. Looking forward to going back next time we're here read more

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Made a reservation for lunch our table was ready when we got there. The service was great and the food was outstanding! My only complaint is it's not close enough to home. Otherwise I would be eating there a lot!! Highly recommended if you're up in Destin. read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - This is the salmon kebab, and Gyro Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

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A lot of reviews mention this restaurant not being great aesthetically, however, I disagree. I think it is cute and the definition of a small hole in the wall- a true gem! This is one of the best Mediterranean restaurants I've been to and offers something different compared to the surrounding restaurants in the area. The portions were HUGE, the flavors were authentic, the gyro meat was the best I've ever had. I started lunch with their lentil soup + a side of pita. Delicious. My husband had the Chicken Tava. The chicken was tender and flavored with red peppers, garlic, green peppers, etc over a bed of rice and also paired with a huge Greek salad. I had the gyro platter. The meat was well cooked, extremely flavorful, served over rice and again a huge Greek salad. I split the portion and had half for lunch and half for dinner. Our waitress was kind and gave great recommendations. I look forward to coming back and would recommend to anyone visiting the Destin area! read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Interior space - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

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May be the best shaved gyro platter I've had in my life. Enormous portions tender juicy and seasoned wonderfully. I asked to substitute Yukon mashed potatoes instead of rice; also excellent with authentic fresh potatoes and buttery taste. Salad had a light dressing that satisfied, not too heavy to cover or dominate the flavor. Service was friendly and expert , helping to choose. Ambiance was casual and attractive colors, with slow jazz playing. I will come here every time I'm in Destin. Highly highly recommended. read more

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Man, the food was awesome! The tzatziki sauce was fire. Portions were really generous. We really enjoyed the Greek fries. Everything had a lot of feta (as I would expect for Greek food)! Service was far from enthusiastic, but was attentive. I would definitely go back if I'm back in the area. I love that it's Organic. read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Gyro Platter, Hand-Chopped Lamb Burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

Incredible experience AND food! This food is insanely flavorful, and fresh. I got the salmon kabobs and they were packed full of flavor...I was genuinely floored. My boyfriend doesn't love Mediterranean food but he loved the Swedish meatballs! He kept saying "wow, this was so good." 100% will be coming back and will be recommending this place to everyone. read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Salmon Kabobs and Swedish Meat Balls - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

Food great. Service was awful. I want to come back for food but took 10 mins to even get a drink. She wasn't even nice. oh well.

Have eaten here and really enjoyed the food ambience and service. Recommend getting there when you can.

Exceptional. Everything was just exceptional. Food was fresh and I had plenty left over for dinner. Server was very kind and provided great recommendations. read more

The food portion were worth the price. The reviews weren't lying. I didn't get to see the service because I ordered online. I wish I would've order more sauce, because I like sauce but the flavor was great. I will be back when back in town. read more

Place is small and a little loud. Wait staff was friendly and courteous. Gyro platter was good and generous portion. Chicken Tava was good.

All of the food is all prepared with fresh ingredients and is absolutely delicious!!! The staff and service is always great. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

This place is such a good find! It's a pretty small restaurant but the food is so good. We got two gyro sandwiches, butter filet mignon, and some tzatziki dip. Everything was so good and fresh. The portions are pretty large as well. There's only one server for all the tables but he's attentive and nice. I will say that we did wait quite a bit for the food to come out but that's how you know it's fresh. Prices aren't too bad, except for the entrees. read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

This is hands down the best Mediterranean food in not only the Destin area, but the entire Emerald Coast and beyond. The Swedish meatballs --- OMG --- sooo good. Portions are bountiful, you won't leave here hungry. New favorite place, will be back at least once or twice a month! read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Swedish meatballs, tapas platter, filet mignon. - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

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We've always loved Red Onion and have been there about ten times, often bringing family and friends along. The food is consistently great, and the restaurant has a lot of potential. Unfortunately, our experiences are often overshadowed by interactions with the manager/server, Darla. Each time we've encountered her, she has been dismissive, unhelpful, and made us feel unwelcome. Guests we've brought with us have also noticed the same behavior, which is disheartening when we're excited to share a favorite spot. In addition, the restaurant enforces an unusually high number of strict rules, such as requiring the entire order to be placed at once, not allowing just appetizers to be ordered, and refusing outside water - even though their own water tastes strongly of tap. These policies, combined with the unkind service from Darla, make visits stressful rather than enjoyable. While some of the other staff members are friendly and attentive, the inconsistent service leaves us hesitant to return. It's disappointing because the food is excellent, but the atmosphere and service can make you want to leave rather than look forward to dining. read more

Excellent food! Small restaurant but worth it. Make a reservation. Chicken tava is super! Lamb nachos were delicious too! Big portions- split dishes for sure! read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Lamb nachos, chicken tava, Greek salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

Food was awesome. Service was great. I also left my card after I paid on accident and they held onto it for me before I even realized. Tried some new food and the people were genuinely nice and helpful. Highly recommend if youre in the area! read more

I had grilled chicken breast and grilled salmon, it is not grilled, it all came out very oily. They don't even have an actual grill. Later the waitress told us this. They only have a flat top so the proteins are all oiled up and fried basically. The salad had too much oil as well. Not even sure what oil they use but probably a cheap crappy one. The filet mignon had no taste of good steak . It was plain. Like a cheap choice cut. Waitress told us that when the restaurant moves they will have an actual fire grill. The kid's cheeseburger came out with no cheese. Then when we asked for cheese she brought us one piece of American cheese that we put on the burger ourselves. What is that? I feel like a clown Definitely not Turkish nor Mediterranean nor Greek love in the way the food is prepared. Would not recommend this place at all. read more

Upon walking in I wasn't sure what to expect. This place was phenomenal. Everything was delicious, staff was nice, and I would highly recommend this place. Some of the best Mediterranean food read more

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Food. Is. Amazing!!!!!! We got 5 appetizers, the roast beef, and a Greek salad. Everything is fantastic. Holley was our server. She is an absolute treat. Cute ambiance. Get a reservation. Literally 10/10. read more

Quaint location and ambiance. Good food and nice staff. The location is small but parking in the rear is ample. read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

I absolutely love this place. The food is delicious extremely fresh. The presentation is beautiful. It doesn't matter what you order. The service is fast very clean and decorated very nice. Nice for an afternoon lunch or evening dinner or even a date night with a significant other. The lamb chops are to die for and the Swedish meatballs. I had their special watermelon salad me and my kids loved it. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Charming cafe or speedy takeout, do not miss this treasure of a Mediterranean restaurant. I had grilled salmon, cooked perfectly with delicious rice, a salad, baba ghanoush, fluffy falafel and hummus. Each dish is the best I've ever had because you can tell the quality ingredients and it was all cooked right. read more

This is my second review of this place. We came first time last year while on our family vacation. The first time, we stumbled upon it accidentally. This time, we couldn't wait to come back. We were not disappointed. This place consistently delivers quality delicious and fresh food. Don't be fooled by the small dining room or random location. Give it a try. We have tried almost everything on the menu and would absolutely order all of it again. Oh, and the service is great as well read more

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The restaurant is cute and quaint, kinda small. The food was amazing! My husband had the chicken it was a 100 year old recipe and it was fabulous! I had the lamb loin chops which were perfectly seasoned! Our son had chicken gyro which he enjoyed. The food server was efficient and hard working but comes off abrasive. I don't think she is abrasive maybe she was busy because she is the only server and this place can be busy! Seriously, I would go back. This place is one of the best in Destin! Don't bother with Bubba gumps or Fudpuckers, def go to Red Onion! read more

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Exceptional service by Darla! Place was busy and full but she hustled and gave great friendly service! Food was excellent, hot, great! quality and quantity, tantalize your taste buds. Got lamb chops fabulous, gyros platter, chicken tava. Don't pass up this gem! read more

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Wow, Red Onion is intimate and appealing and everything I ate was delicious! I highly recommend the hummus and the Greek Fries for appetizers. The chicken sandwich is not exactly a sandwich. It is chicken, spring mix, tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions on pita bread. Although, it may not be a sandwich, it is SO GOOD! And the fries as my side were an excellent choice. Overall, a great meal! I HIGHLY recommend this place and will definitely be back when in Destin. read more

We have been renting in the area for a month (Birds) & I finally reached my capacity for seafood last night. I really wanted some beef. After searching ALL of Destin & the 30A corridor for a reasonable priced Beef entree I found Red Onion...AND WHAT A FIND IT IS! We were so pleased from wait staff (Darla)...to starter...to entree...to dessert. The Baba ghanoush was one of the best we ever had outside of the Israel. It was deliciously smoky & surprisingly chunky. The presentation on a long platter with toasted triangles of pita was lovely. I ordered a much needed Lamb Burger. Oh my! It was towering. Be prepared for a moist, flavorful, thick & probably 3/4 pound perfectly cooked Delight. The bun was even grilled! It was a complete meal to itself as I could hardly get my hands around it!...& definitely NOT my mouth! It was also layered with red onion, tomato, spring mix & feta...AND came with a substantially large Greek Salad. Other choices were rice or fries. I had to bring the salad home because I could barely finish my burger! My husband chose the Gyro Platter which was presented under a Cloche revealing a large Greek Salad with lots of Gyro slices. It also came with pita triangles & homemade tzatziki without cucumbers. He had to bring a potion of his meal home as well! Next we chose the owners wife's home made Baklava. Served as 4 small bite size portions of crisp pistachio layered filo in a light honey syrup. Go try Red Onion yourself. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Gyro Platter with Pita & homemade Tzatziki - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

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wow!!!! This place has got to be some of the best food we've ever had! got the party platter, shared amongst 4 adults and a child and had enough to take home for later! everything was delicious-- the lamb was a favorite. Even my father, who is not a fan, was scraping every last bit of lamb off the bone. will be back given the chance read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Party platter. - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

Food is spectacular. Beautifully presented. The tapas plate with 4 apps greatness. Loved every bite. Don't pass this place up because it is a converted motel - you would be remiss. read more

Overall, a good experience. We arrived when they opened, and hostess/waitress was a little cold. Think she was just busy still opening. Food was pretty quick. The food was good, but it was not out of this world fantastic. We had the tapas platter, and choose the greek fries, hummus, tzatziki, and feta rolls. The greek fries were just normal crinkle cut fries, kinda soggy. The hummus was good, just chunckier than normal. The tzatziki was decent, but not a strong dill or mint flavor, just more like yogurt. The feta rolls were pretty good, but, just prefrozen and cooked. I expected more, but not too bad. read more

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Never been THIS conflicted about writing a review. The food - amazing. One of the best Mediterranean restaurants.... Service- beyond unfriendly the place is very unassuming and shabby, I would say. As you drive up to the parking lot, the immediate thought is: " am I making a mistake"?! Then walking inside and being greeted by the most unfriendly hostess, you keep the initial impression of maybe walking away. The hostess ends up being the waitress as well and her waiting bedside manner is even worse than greeting. Then you realize that she is the only one on the floor and you think, oh maybe her cat died or something. But then you see her chatting with new people in the most friendly way Then she turns the air on, at night, at 60 degrees outside. When asked to turn off because it's blowing directly on an 18 mo old child, she declines because it's HUMID and floors are slippery. WHAT. I don't know what to say, really. I don't live here and it's not much of a decision whether or not to return.... With heavy heart I recommend it because the food is truly amazing. read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Beef gyro platter. - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

I went here (despite not being a fan of most Mediterranean cuisine) and was very glad I did! I popped in based on the reviews and it surely did not disappoint. It is a small restaurant, with a few staff members who tended to the table and delivered quality food. I thought maybe they could use one helper as it was a weekend night and quite busy for one person. I ordered the salmon, rice, and salad and nothing about it tasted unhealthy or lacked quality. It was more than enough for a dinner and I ate the rest as half of my lunch the next day. It's definitely one of my top recommended restaurants in the area! read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Salmon Kabob Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

some of the best food I've ever had. the ambience is authentic and very cute. we got so much food for an amazing price and still went home with 4 separate boxes of leftover. the meat is amazing and tender. the salad is equally quality. the flavors are all balanced and beautifully seasoned. will 100% recommend. staff are very nice. please come here to really enjoy a nice dinner. read more

Food was Amazing and full of Mediterranean Flavors throughout every bite, we will definitely recommend for Date Night, or Family time for this beautiful restaurant. read more

Picked up food and it was fresh, flavorful, and a great value for the amount. So happy to find a Mediterranean spot here! And a great one, at that. read more

Red Onion Modern Mediterranean - Chicken Gyro Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida