Sarah K&#x27;s Gourmet

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!

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!!

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Finale was the bread pudding. It was delicious!! Worth it.

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First Watch

My wife and I decided to swing by First Watch for breakfast and Sydney was amazing. Her attention…read moreto detail and her serving skills were perfection. She made sure our food came out perfect and even asked us if it was ok if our avocado toast came out before the omelette. We said "yes please!". (Because warm avocado would be gross lol) She greeted us immediately and had a great attitude. If we ever come back we will definitely request her. Thank you Sydney for a great experience! You made our vacation better!!!

Brunch at First Watch is always a delightful experience. This was a seasonal meal called the…read moreHacienda Hash. I usually order the morning meditation to pair it with my savory hot brunch. The service is kind and the seating is good as well. This chain is one of my favorites!

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The Pancakery

3.9(927 reviews)

3.1 mi

Bang for your buck: 9/10 Quality: 9/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 9/10

My younger son saw this place and really wanted to try it so we decided to have breakfast here on…read moreour last day. It was very busy, but we were able to be seated quickly. They had a great selection of different breakfast items. My kids went with pancake selections and my husband and I chose omelettes. Everything tasted really fresh and I even was able to get a free bag from showing that I posted pictures of my food on social media. I bought my husband a mug to take home. He really liked it, but it's already cracked, which is unfortunate. We will definitely come back here the next time we're in the area.

Slogan above the bar!

Grilled Shrimp Omelette

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Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer

3.9(1.3k reviews)

4.9 mi

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.

This had a variety of food, such as lobster, shrimp, a bowl of butter as dip or seasoning, corn, and crab.

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Bro's Old Fashioned

The Wine Bar - Destin

4.3(131 reviews)

0.2 mi

Went for early dinner. Service from Brent was spot on. He answered questions & knew about the…read moredifferent wines. I ordered a appetizer of hummus, which had toasted pita, marinated tomatoes, olive tapenade & cucumber. The hummus was good but bland. Needed more Tahiti & lemon. I make my own a lot. I ordered a small plate with about 5 slices of seared tuna, rare with seaweed salad & ginger & more cucumber. It was good, very lite meal. Husband had shrimp with a wide noodle & a tasty sauce. We also shared a nice Stags Leap chardonnay. The experience was good, but neither of us were wowed with our meals. It is a bit pricey, especially their steaks.

Nice selection of wine and spirits great location and they also have deli items and serve food…read moreduring daytime hours

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"Butcher's Cut"

Rutherford's 465

5.0(2 reviews)

0.6 mi

I took a chance based on the prior review, and was pleasantly surprised. Homemade soup, a delicious…read moresalad, friendly and attentive staff. Sound track, well, not my taste in music, but lovely view from the deck.

Live nearby and have been here many times. Open for lunch until 3pm. Without question the best…read moreburgers in Destin! Also great French dip and salads. Menu not extensive but really good quality. Mainly local clientele & from golf course. Very friendly service. Full bar.

The Palms Bistro and Good Vibes Bar

3.5(85 reviews)

1.9 mi

The resort is wonderful. Very large, lots of amenities, and amazing pool. I give the bistro 1 star…read morethough. I've stayed at the palms numerous time but they recent changed the dinning and it was NOT for the better. Over priced and horrible quality. We had a bad breakfast and then ordered a pizza for our last night. Pizza took 30 minutes (that was fine) when we went down to get it they gave us a horrible cheese pizza with basically no cheese (we ordered pepperoni) she said they gave her the wrong box and it'd be out in 2 minutes. 2 minutes later it comes out... Same box and same pizza they just threw cold pepperonis on top. Would NOT eat here again. To top it, Service was awful during every encounter.

We stayed at the Palms of Destin for 5 days with my in-laws and children. My daughter has dairy and…read moreegg allergies. The chef went out of his way to use new clean oil to make my daughter fresh tortilla chips and French fries. He also made her a grilled chicken breast. We felt so comfortable and accommodated. Jackie was the hostess at the door both days that we went and both times she was absolutely fantastic. She is such a sweetheart with positive energy and welcoming personality. One of the nights we had Brie and the other we had Sabrina. Both girls were marvelous and went out of their way to be accommodating. The drinks and food are delish! No complaints on the food. We frequented the busy bar while at the pool on multiple occasions and the first days we had great bartenders. On the last two days there was a male bartender who seemed very tired and/ or overwhelmed. I don't mind sarcasm as I can dish it but I didn't love that he used sarcasm on my Mother in law who is older and so sweet but also not one who drinks. She had questions about how to make her piña colada less strong and he was a bit snarky. I get being tired from two jobs or working all day but the job is to be personable... Outside of the bartender, we had an amazing time and good experiences. We hope to go back next year.

Dining area.

The Palms Bistro and Good Vibes Bar - The wings are such a good deal, they're big and super delicious! But the queso... it's just never good and really needs some work.

The wings are such a good deal, they're big and super delicious! But the queso... it's just never good and really needs some work.

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Austons on 98

4.1(306 reviews)

4.4 mi

Dozen raw oysters 10/10…read more Crab claws 10/10 Sautéed in garlic butter sauce Teeny tiny crab claws. Cooked great, and the sauce flavor is great too. Perfect to share between 2-4 people. 1/2 Dozen Littleneck clams 10/10 Super tiny clams but yummy. Shrimp Scampi 9/10 I chose to have the shrimp grilled, they were cooked perfectly, juicy, and a great flavor too. Probably some of the best cooked shrimp I've ever had at a restaurant. Pasta was cooked well. The scampi sauce was a good flavor. Adding the juice from the lemon made it even better. I love tomatoes in my scampi so that would be my only suggestion to make this a 10/10.

We did return 3 days later. We were taken to a table, oops it's dirty. We are taken to another…read moretable, dirty too! She just grabs some cleaner and wipes the table down. (Note: she leaves the first table dirty). Again we had oysters which were great. Service was notably slower. I will not return due to seeing a patron's dog go behind the bar. Yes, behind the bar right beside a waitress (older blonde) on the left and an older man shucking oysters on the right. I understand it's pet friendly but I prefer my food to not be subject to dog and dog hair. Definitely seems like a health code violation which neither worker seems concerned about.

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Soleil

3.3(93 reviews)

0.4 mi

Found this little gem tucked away inside The Inn at Crystal Beach. The food here was very tasty…read more Tonight, we were a party of four. We had the stuffed flounder with crab, the skirt steak, And the chicken Marcella. Each plate was cooked with the perfect seasonings that accented and brought out the flavors of each dish. You won't be disappointed if you came for lunch or dinner. Don't worry about having to be all dressed up, as this restaurant is very casual. It looks nice inside, but the owner, Staci says, "come as you are; casual attire is fine." Met the owner today, Stacey. She was very personable, and very grateful that we stopped by her restaurant today. We will definitely be back to this restaurant, for sure, when we're in this neck of the woods again. Thanks for the good eats ...

This place is now called Staci's on the Beach…read more This was my family's first time visiting. The food is great, the atmosphere is great, the view is spectacular, and our service was good. Most dinners on the menu are around $40 and kids meals are $15, and I would say this is a fair price. I got the stuffed flounder and my wife got the salmon and we were impressed. I would say they did take advantage of us with pricing on two things we ordered. I ordered a side of plain mac and cheese and was charged $15 for it. And my daughter got a glass of milk and was charged $5 for that drink. That price seemed tacky and out of touch. Overall would still recommend this restaurant.

Welcome to Soleil!

Indoor dining with a view.

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A Home Suite Home A.

11 years ago

I found this place by accident, coming out of the nail salon. Wow! Purchased the crab stuffed chicken breast - brought it to the condo to cook. EXCELLENT directions for the cooking was point on. Cooked to perfection and I can't cook. I will be returning to this gem of a gourmet source. I wish I would have know about them before! Got the cranberry bread for desert- bad idea. The whole loaf is gone between two people! Moist, real cranberries. It was a nice desert. See you soon! read more

Margot W.

12 years ago

Best crab cakes I've ever eaten. We always let Sarah K cook for us one night of our visits to the Destin area.

Tre' S.

7 years ago

No seating at all for customers, so great for take out ONLY. Crab cakes are as good as adverised.

Lisa P.

12 years ago

BEST, Best, best Crab Cakes!!! Bar none... :-) read more

Chuckray C.

14 years ago

Great crabcakes

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