I don't usually give a 5-star rating the first time I visit a place because I want to give them a chance for improvement the next time I visit, but man! If I had to, I'd take a half star away and give a 4.5 just because I was disappointed in the gyro, which is why I went there in the first place. But everything else was so good, it made up for the bland gyro. So let's start there. I love Mediterranean food and the gyro has to be my fav item. The seasoned gyro meat and tzatziki with red onion and tomato and a soft, warm pita just does something for me. So I was really looking forward to Red Onion's version, but was disappointed because it was bland and too light on the tzatziki for my taste. I actually didn't finish it, partly because the other food was so good. The fries aren't really worth mentioning, unfortunately. The best thing I put in my mouth from that day to this was their greek nachos. First of all, we didn't even order this, but a customer made a mistake on their to-go order so Red Onion gave them to us for free as we were leaving with our two bags of food. And my God, what a blessing. We had to drive about 10-15 min to our hotel before we even ate anything, but even then the pita chips were not soggy. They were still warm and crisp. The gyro meat on the nachos was what I wanted on my gyro: warm, a tad spicy, full of flavor. The scattered feta around the dish was delicious, and there was some kind of warm, white sauce underneath it all. Delicious delicious delicious. The grape leaves were also quite good. The picture only shows 3 because we'd eaten some by the time I took a pic, but I'd definitely get those again. Just the right amount of lemon in the rice. Some places put way too much lemon in their grape leaves and it takes over the whole dish, but Red Onion did it right. The greek salad was HUGE. And at first I was annoyed because it had dressing on it--I like to add my own dressing gradually to avoid sogginess--but I was amazed that the salad was dressed perfectly. In fact, I can see how some might say there wasn't enough dressing, but I'd beg to differ because there are so many fresh, flavorful ingredients on the salad that you don't need a lot of dressing at all. And the dressing was some kind of light vinaigrette, so the fresh ingredients really shine on the salad. AND, it was still good several hours later and still not soggy. I dunno how they did it. I go to Ft. Walton several times a year but this is the first time I've driven over to Destin for some food. Now that I know Red Onion is over there, I'm making it part of my regular rotation. Can't wait to go back! read more

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We had the chicken sharma wrap, feta cheese "egg rolls", and the shrimp wrap. Everything we ate was delicious! read more

Red Onion Organic - Shrimp wrap and chicken sharma wrap. - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

When we went there was a toilet in the middle of the restaurant, they had plumbing issues and literally a toilet in the middle of it all! Okay, we overlooked that. Ordering time...kids ordered the kids gyro option--and we only got the meat with fries, nothing else...seriously meat and fries in the whole big plate...!! Guess what...it was $10. I've never seen a gyro like this! So in order to really make it into a gyro we paid extra for pita and tzatziki sauce. Unbelievably overpriced restaurant. Small portions and just weird plating. Small portions.... read more

I wish I could leave a 0 star review but it's not available sadly. I was in the restaurant and THE TOILET WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RESTAURANT! Food was ok, not wow, the service was horrible the waiter was looking strange at us because one of us ordered a water and a coke. We ordered a kids gyro but there was no pita bread and just the meat! So, we asked for the bread and we got charged more it was NOT worth $10, I would say $3 if that, horrible experience DO NOT EVER VISIT THIS PLACE!!! read more

Place is small and intimate. Service was fast and polite. We ordered hummus as an appetizer, I had the lamb and my husband had the chicken tava. Lamb was a bit overcooked but flavor was great. Greek salad and bed of rice it came with also had great flavor + portion size was Chicken tava was 2/5 stars It was extremely overcooked and dry but flavor was there. Overall, I think it's a great place to try if you're in the mood for solid Mediterranean, as they are few and far between around here. read more

Red Onion Organic - French Alpine Rack of Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

This is a great little hidden gem in Destin. It's a tiny spot with parking in the back. The atmosphere is quaint with maybe 7 inside tables and 4 outside tables. I'd imagine during peak season you'd need a reservation. Our bottle beer and champagne split was not ice cold but that's the only thing I'd complain about. I had the gyro platter, the meat was perfectly seasoned over a bed of rice, the salad was served on the same plate with a nice balsamic type dressing and plenty feta cheese crumbles. It was delicious!! My husband had the Swedish meatballs over garlic mashed potatoes, again the salad is on the same plate. He said some of the meatballs were a touch overcooked but the flavor was very good! We will definitely go back and try other dishes! read more

1st time eating here and it was AMAZING !!! The ambiance was very homie, inviting and calming. The service was quick & efficient but the FOOD!!! OMG!!! Soo Delicious & flavorful & the portions were more than enough & the pricing is very reasonable!!! This is definitely the spot for some very fresh organic Greek/Tapas food!!! My new favorite spot! Delicious Food, Dessert, & prices can't be beat! read more

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I had an incredible dining experience at Red Onion Organic, everything from the calm atmosphere to the service was top notch. But... I think the Food gets a Honorable Mention, the Tapas were absolutely amazing and the Gyro was even better. This place needs to be recognized more and more importantly i think it needs a bigger place so everyone can enjoy it!! I highly recommend Red Onion Organic for a great Mediterranean meal and fantastic times. I'll definitely be back!!! read more

Outstanding! If you don't eat here you're missing out. A gem in the midst of touristy Destin. Pricey but totally worth it. Nice efficient server, soft music, table cloths. A classy resturant among all the touristy picnic table places around. I ordered the grilled Shrimp platter. Look at the picture and how it was served on a silver platter. I was wow'd. It was delicious. I would eat there again 100%. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. Skip the tourist spots. Eat here! read more

Red Onion Organic - Grilled Shrimp Platter with feta cheese sauce rice and fresh Greek salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

This was our first time eating at the Red Onion, visited Destin from Illinois. This is a hidden gem and if you love Mediterranean cuisine, this is a must visit. I had the lamb chops and they were delicious! This is a small but very personable and cutely decorated restaurant. The serving staff appear to all be family related and the friendliest as can be. Next time you are in Destin, please visit the Red Onion. read more

Red Onion Organic - Lamb Chops with Greek Salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

You'll miss it if you're not looking for it. An unassuming building with a small dining area and a simple interior. Very kind server, phenomenal food. We had a variety of items as there were many of us- and everything was cooked to perfection. The falafel was easily one of the best we've ever had. The meatballs were a crowd favorite! They don't take reservations so plan accordingly. You do not want to miss this place! read more

If you're reading this review right now, get in the car and start driving to Red Onion immediately with no questions asked. Not only some of the best Mediterranean food our large party has had, but the best food in general. Everything was perfect, and we had no critiques. Phenomenal restaurant. read more

Wow! This place is cute. Honestly, I would say Romantic. I would love for them to play Greek music in the background or any easy listening. But, back to the important stuff. The Food was so so delicious!! The price is really Good !! The Gyros a little expensive, but perhaps it's because everything in Florida is expensive. Where I come from it's only $11. Fries, or potatoes, and Gyros. But, here it's healthy and so so good! The waitress is Nice and friendly. Don't misjudge her, she is just so busy and the only waitress there. We laughed and had a great conversation with her. 2 girls trying to run the business. Waitress and chef. Just look at the food. It was fresh, organic, a generous amount, and Oh so tasty. I will be back! read more

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Fed a family of 3 with tons left over. Very good waitstaff and places was very homey. Will be coming back for sure. read more

Red Onion Organic - Tzatziki Dip, Spring Salad, Gyro Platter with Shrimp and lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

Red Onion Organic is out of this world good! We had the baba ghanoush, salad, gyro platter, and Turkish coffee. ALL amazing. The environment is warm and inviting, and the service is top notch. 10/10 recommended. read more

Red Onion Organic - Turkish Coffee - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

This place is amazing!!! The ambiance is simple, welcoming and beautiful. The food is absolutely FANTASTIC!! We loved each thing more than the next. Everyone in our group of 5 was ranting and raving about how good everything was. If you like Mediterranean food then do not look elsewhere, this is your place! read more

the food was so good everybody was stuffed by the time we left, the service was average and good ! the ambiance was nice as well it was nicely decorated. i don't live in florida but once i come back i would definitely come back!! read more

We love the Red Onion. The spicy gyro sandwich is our go to. Yum. Their fries are also delicious. The staff are always friendly. If you are looking for great Mediterranean food this is the place. Highly recommend!! read more

The staff was incredibly personable and kind! Amazing service and even better food! We will definitely come back again and again.

I had to try this place again and was delighted to see they had kept their quality food and service. As a vegetarian I went with the Hummus appetizer and then lentil soup and a Greek salad. All were excellent. We also had the organic Pinot Noir wine which was smooth and fruity. The others had the lamb chop dinner and meat balls. The portions are very large and if you're on a budget you can certainly split the entrees. We all enjoyed the food immensely. read more

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Really enjoyed the food at this quaint restaurant. Katie was a sweetheart who gave us great service. read more

Went early on a Mon evening. Food was fresh and fantastic. Would definitely recommend. Service was prompt and attentive. Highly recommend the gyro. read more

Authentic and delicious ! We got the Greek nachos and it was so big and filling. So flavorful and you pretty much get the taste of Greece ... fresh pita bread /crisp..hummus,taziki, onion, feta, and meats. Will return for this! The gyro was what I had ... very delicious and I would get the rice or fries! We also had the rack of lamb... delicious Also the Greek burger.. huge and good. Plus the Turkish coffee was great. Another thing was the white table cloth, music ambiance was wonderful it felt like we were in Greece The presentation and silverware also an amazing touch. This is an Insta worthy spot and food is amazing read more

This review makes me so sad to write. I LOVE Greek and Mediterranean food and there's not many options in the area. I saw this highly recommended so we went to give it a try. I had a gyro platter and honestly it was so blah. When I have gyro meat I look for those little crispy edges you get from the meat roasting, those little caramelized edges. Nothing. Just tasted like gyro meat microwaved. Just a meh texture. And the tzatziki was not good. I make better tzatziki at home. I've been to Greece multiple times and eaten at tons of Greek restaurants and this is far from the real deal. To me, if you can't do these two quintessential dishes correctly, I don't trust you for anything else. read more

Great food! We will be back once we are back in the area. We tried fish of the day, meatballs, gyro platter and more. read more

Red Onion Organic - Meatballs - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

We love eating at Red Onion! The food is delicious. It's fresh, healthy and tasty. My favorite is the grilled seafood entrees and the chicken tava. I also really like that their sweet tea is not so sweet. Service is great and it's a nice, quiet place to dine. read more

We had a party of 8 and we all ordered different items on the menu. EVERYTHING was amazing. The service was excellent and the food was the best we have had in Destin! read more

Food was fantastic! Unfortunately we had to get it to go Because it took so long to make. Over an hour. I don't know if they were short staffed but the hostess/waitress was stressed and less than friendly! read more

After reading all the positive reviews, my wife and I had to try Red Onion Organic for a late lunch. Our server offered a few suggestions which we followed, my wife ordered the Shrimp Platter and I ordered the Chicken Tava + a Destin Golden Ale beer. Our entrees were very delicious and plentiful! Service was also friendly, helpful, and attentive. We would certainly recommend giving Red Onion Organic a try, we would return again to try other menu items. read more

Food portions have been cut by 70% in the last year. Excused it the first 2 times. now i know it is the new order of business.

Food was very tasty and huge portions!! Small restaurant and the staff made sure we were happy with our food/drinks. Went on Saturday night and did not have to wait very long! Lovely place read more

Red Onion Organic - Beef Shish Kabob Platter and Lamb Chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

This meal took me back to Greece. Absolutely fantastic flavor. I recommend this place to everyone read more

Red Onion Organic - Beyond amazing. This meal took me back to Greece! Did not disappoint. - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

This place is not organic. We love the taste of their food but they have not been organic for years. They really need to take this sign down. It's misleading. Tattoo girl is a bit cranky too. read more

Awful food and service. The lady had a horrible attitude and I never heard of a restaurant that do not sell still water bottles. They only had sparking. Pictures are nothing like the food that we ordered. Save your time and money. read more

Best falafel I've ever had! Just one waitress and she was amazing and constantly attentive, despite being busy with a full house and delivery pickups. The food, ambiance, serving ware... just a great place to have a date night or just a casual dinner. Loved it! Will be back read more

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Food is Amazing!! Omg!! So good!! Quick service and very friendly. Cute and amazing Greek/ Tapas organic food.

By far the best restaurant in Destin! We had a larger group and had amazing service and each dish was amazing!! I highly recommended the calamari!! A huge highlight of our trip! read more

Red Onion Organic - Gyro Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

The service was relatively good and attentive. The inside was a little disappointing in terms of the area the restaurant is in, expected better decor. The food however was just okay, I enjoyed the Lentil soup but the pita was awfully chewy, the fries tasted like they were frozen. There isn't really a "soup of the day" it's the same soup (Lentil) everyday. The gyro was not good as well. Disappointed, had high hopes. Good Lentil soup though... read more

Red Onion Organic - Lentil soup and Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

The best gyro we have ever had Staff is excellent Food is the best on the coast The manager Darla is very personable Small quaint dining read more

I have found a new restaurant! The restaurant is small, but Leo the only server for lunch managed the customers very well. When asked for suggestions, he was patient and kind in explaining what items were his favorite, what menu dish wasn't avail able, and what item had won a cooking contest at the Destin Seafood Festival. What I ordered was delivered in a timely manner and was over the top AWESOME. I'm looking forward to my next trip. read more

Red Onion Organic - Beast (4 kinds of meat) burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Destin, Florida

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