We ate at Surf Hut during our vacation and had a pretty good experience overall. We ordered the open-faced sliders along with the BBQ ribs and chicken kabobs, which came with coleslaw. We also had the fried calamari with marinara, which was good. Everything was cooked well and tasted good, but nothing really stood out as especially memorable. The best part was the atmosphere -- from our table, we could see the beach, which made for a really relaxing dining experience. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal while visiting Destin. read more

Surf Hut - Open-Faced BBQ Sliders - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Ok service is great, ambience is great - you are on the gulf even if you have to wait. Just me. So wanted to have shrimp but didn't want fried stuff so ordered blackened shrimp tacos - these were shrimp of the extremely small frozen side and cannot even say they were blackened. They tasted awful. Vodka and seltzer almost $12. Overpriced hype because it's on the water. read more

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This is a great option if: A. You are within short walking distance and want a quick app or drink B. You have a party of 2 or less C. You generally have low expectations Otherwise, you're taking a gamble. It was good for us walking up from the beach for a quick mid day snack and drink in our swim attire. I would not plan an outing here etc. based on prices and service. read more

Amberjack blackened w/ fries. The Jack wad firm, cooked well and tasty (firmer fish than I want, but fine). Service was pedestrian. Views spectacular. read more

Surf Hut - Lunch Amberjack blackened - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Gorgeous view right on the beach! Kids play area and the restaurant is beach casual for drinks at the bar and features outside dining too. The food was well prepared and served with a smile. The grouper was fresh and tasty and served with garlic mash and veggie's. We highly recommend this locally owned establishment! Enjoy! read more

We stopped in for lunch since the Surf Hut was directly across from our hotel. The location directly on the beach is beautiful. We sat inside since it was a cooler day and they had the windows closed. The server was friendly and checked on us a couple times. I felt like the food was a little on the expensive side, but I do realize I'm in a tourist area. We wound up sharing the create your own catch thinking it would be a good size portion for $43 and we would have spent that much if we both got the least expensive items on the menu. It was not quite a shareable size. I actually felt bad for taking any of the fish. The grouper was small, not sure it was 6oz and the rice and beans were not well seasoned, they were quite bland. The mashed potatoes were very good, but I'm not a fan of paying $42 for good mashed potatoes. I am not sure I would return due to the cost and portion sizes. read more

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Cone for the view, especially sunset, and enjoy the food, too. Dining: Shrimp and oysters with fries and coke slaw. Just the right amount of everything and all nicely done. Large shrimp with plump oysters. Tasty but not overpowering breading. Second entree: chicken kabobs were evenly cooked and tender. Veggies, too. Drinks: Blood orange from Goat Island; honey brown from Truck Stop. Cold and tasty. Service: good. Attentive. Perfect beach spot on a gorgeous fall night. read more

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Great service, good quality food, not many non seafood options (however it is a coastal location, so that is to be expected). Nice atmosphere, cheerful staff. Only dessert option is Key Lime Pie. Great sandy beach area & corn hole games to play while waiting. Family Friendly! read more

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Walked in hostess not welcoming laughing when asked how long the wait was and told us 25-35mins and there was about 7-10 ish tables open so we sat at the bar and we witnessed a man and his family get sat down and had to wait 15 minutes to get service he even came up to the bar to ask . Place is nice but workers that served us had a odd attitude. read more

Stopped at the Surf Hut for dinner with our extended family tonight. They were able to accommodate 17 of us at dinner time with no issue. The food was pretty good. My wife had a seafood salad and I had a burger. The seaside views were fantastic as the sunset. I recommend this place if you want a solid meal on a night out. read more

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We were told the wait would be about an hour, but we were pleasantly surprised and were seated in only 25 minutes. Our server was great, the food came out quickly, and everything was delicious. Overall, a wonderful dining experience! read more

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First and foremost, this place is just an awesome location right on the beach. We were seated with the windows open overlooking the beach, love the vibe and overall atmosphere in this restaurant. Granddaughter got to go out and play in the sand while we waited on lunch. I was craving burger and fries, and they were fairly good. Fries were seasoned really well. The burger was cooked nearly perfectly but unfortunately room temperature when served. The service was adequate and friendly. Nothing really to speak of there. Would probably come back, more like 3 & 1/2 stars than just 3. read more

The view was great and the food was good. We were seated quickly and the service was great. I ordered the shrimp sandwich, and there was so much shrimp! The fried coating was a little soggy by the time it came out, but overall everything still tasted good. read more

Surf Hut - Shrimp and fries - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We didn't have a wait by trying this place on Mother's Day weekend. We tried to the cucumber salad which was good and the taco trio. Surprisingly, the bbq taco was the best. The fish taco wasn't good at all. The bean and corn side were really good. Unfortunately, we experienced hair in a food which left a bad taste in our mouth. There's also a view from beach if you choose to sit outside but beware of the birds. read more

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I'll be so honest. I wish I could get my money back on this experience. The venue is beautiful. It's right by the waters. Our server seems pretty checked out and didn't care to be there or answer questions. We paid nearly $40-50 per person. And the food was pretty mid. The chimchurri sauce lacked flavor and the seasoned vegetables were mush. As someone visiting from out of town, I was disappointed with the quality of service and food at this restaurant. read more

Surf Hut - Grilled Cobia - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Alexis was a great server!!! My family and I visited from Houston & maaaan, she made sure we were all taken care of. Such a great beautiful experience. Thank you Alexis for a great experience as my first time visiting here What a fun place to eat at!!! read more

This atmosphere is top notch. Our server was experienced and helpful. Food was good, and spendy. But sitting on the patio near the sand overlooking the Gulf of America with a drink was priceless. read more

Surf Hut - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Your server always makes the experience and Lila was incredible and made me so welcome. Great suggestions and bubbly. Would recommend again. Incredible service read more

We had such a great experience at Surf Hut! The food was fantastic--especially the fried calamari (definitely a must-order). Service was quick and everything came out just right. Huge shoutout to CJ, who took amazing care of us. We came in last Saturday with 6 kids who were... let's just say full of energy , and he handled it all like a pro. Friendly, attentive, and never made us feel like a handful. Great food, great service, and a staff that knows how to handle real-life chaos with a smile--we'll definitely be back! read more

This place might was the highlight of our dining experience in the Destin area! We arrived for dinner on the earlier side (5) and had no trouble getting a table for a family of 5. Looking right out to the white sand beach and gorgeous ocean with a fun area for the kids to play. Food was delicious- highly recommend the salmon and shrimp tacos. We had the nicest waiter and enjoyed the amazing beach after! Will definitely be returning when we're in the area! read more

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Great food, great view, and great service from Theo! Ordered a burger and the kabobs. All were delicious!

Food is average and extremely over priced. I know it's a vacation destination but taking advantage of people is not good business. If the food match the price that would be different. Gumbo was lukewarm warm and portions small. read more

Atmosphere was great. Dont bother with the ribs. They are cheap cut, and half of it wasn't edible. A bunch of tangy bbq sauce. Maybe to mask the un-edible meat. read more

Great service. Fresh seafood, cold beer and special frozen drinks. A bit pricy but you pay for the gulf breeze and beautiful view. Location, Location, Location. read more

This is a great spot to stop for lunch in between your beach day. The taco trio was a great way to try all the tacos. The shrimp and fish were definitely our favorites. Fried pickles were sweet, a different and unique take but yummy. If we have time we will probably come back. We were sat immediately at 12pm on a Friday read more

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The food was just ok, and it was very pricey. Would skip this one next time. Our server was nice and attentive most of the time.

What's better than eating on the beach on a perfect afternoon with a pretty cocktail and seafood?? After shopping for a bit, we ate a late lunch, early dinner. We ate outside and so glad we did! A few people walked up from the beach to eat while we were there. I started with the Tropjcal margarita and we shared shrimp and crab dip. Our server was very helpful and recommended the shrimp tacos and shrimp and grits. Yum! It really was a perfect beach place to eat. Food was good and would definitely eat there again! read more

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We were totally looking for a an Ocean view restaurant, but didn't want to break the bank! We are also often disappointed with the quality of food at beachside restaurants. We found this on yelp and decided to give it a try. Our server Dontae was so sweet and so friendly! He helped us navigate the menu and recommended some good seafood. We ended up sharing a huge captains platter, which had scallops, shrimp, and fresh fish!. One of the greatest things was that that Food came to us within 15 minutes! You know when you are super tired at the beach and then you have to sit for hours to even wait for attention or food? Then the kids are crying and not happy? Well, this did not happen here! They were quick, and immediately a manager came over and check to see how we were doing and if everything was OK. Her name was Liz and she was so authentic and friendly! We would give more than five stars if we could! We got a bucket liquor drink and shared it, but I must say it did not lack alcohol. We still spent $80 counting tip, but we're so happy with every penny we spent. My grandson got a fruit cup for his dinner and it was huge and wonderful! We thought, five dollars for a fruit cup? And then we got a generous serving and he was so happy! I told them that I was going to yelp the crap out of this place! If you want a great meal at a reasonable seaside price with good quality, food and people who care about you and love their job, you must try this! We had a great view of the ocean and you could sit outside on the spacious patio or sit right at the windows inside. They also have a lot of bar seating for those of you that don't want to sit at a table. Come on, give it a try! We loved it so much. I forgot to take more pictures. read more

Surf Hut - Yuuuuum ! Captains platter! - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We come to Destin several times a year and always make sure to eat at least one meal at the surf hut during our visits. We love to get the fried shrimp and scallops. The fried scallops are awesome when you dip them in drawn butter...trust me on this. They have tons of seating both indoor and outdoor with great views of the beach. The manager/owners are always going table to table to check on your dining experience. Tonight our server was Ashley and she was nothing shy of amazing! She had a super friendly personality and was happy to help us with anything and everything. I felt like we were fast friends before we left because she was so helpful and accommodating. Surf hut has a true gem with her. Highly recommend this restaurant if you are ever in the area! read more

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Definitely recommend Surf Hut. Earlier in the day we went fishing and caught some red snapper and grouper and was so excited that Surf Hut would do a hook & cook for us. They cooked our fish to perfection and gave us multiple variations of it. Nick, the manager, was super accommodating and helpful. We ordered the crab and shrimp dip which was great. Our sides of mashed potatoes and vegetables were also great along with the stunning view. Our server, Jessica, was so attentive and kind. The service was honestly amazing and we had multiple people come and ask us how we were and about our catch. Highly recommend! read more

Surf Hut - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Ordered the 10 piece fried shrimp as a shared main dish and the shrimp and crab dip as an appetizer. The crab dip arrived promptly but was only slightly warm and the tortilla chips had been left out to absorb the humidity so were stale. The entree arrived just 5 minutes later forcing us to now eat the shrimp before it gets cold while the partially consumed appetizer goes from warm to cold. Promptness is appreciated but there needs to be time allowed to enjoy the appetizer. I will say the fried shrimp was very good. Soupy coleslaw not so much. read more

Great place to grab lunch with great views! Came during holiday season so it was slower and we couldn't sit outside on the back patio but they have large windows. Crab dip is a great starter. Fried fish was lightly battered and great. read more

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Location and views are amazing! Price for the quality was a little high. We ordered a couple margaritas (not on their list of drinks) and for $35, it was disappointing. Very sour, tasted like it came from a pre-mixed bottle. That said, the shrimp kabobs were delicious. read more

The views, the food, and the service are all on point at the Surf Hut! It's hard to beat being on the patio with a great view of the beach. Both my husband and I enjoyed our meals. I appreciated the gluten free labels and that they had a gluten free bun for my beach burger. Yum! We will be back! read more

Surf Hut - Beach Burger on gluten free bun - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Food was not good - I had the stuffed shrimp and the crab cake stuffing overpowered the shrimp. But eating just the shrimp was way too dry. Not a juicy shrimp like it should be. I didn't even finish the dish and it was expensive!! Nice atmosphere, staff is great, but the food is way too expensive for the quality. read more

Food was yummy. Service was decent. Ambience was fantastic. We can't beat being on the beach for a meal.

Great location and atmosphere right on the beach can't beat it. Traditional seafood menu lotta fried food and grilled as well. Had a large drink menu a lot of drinks I've never heard of. Would go there again if I go to the same place next year that I stayed at. It was only a six minute walk away thus-providing some additional incentive for visiting. read more

We went to Surf Hut for the first time today, It was amazing! Put se was great and our server, Reagan was the best we've ever had she was ptir and kinf with us. Totally recommend! Thanks again Reagan! read more

We wanted to eat on the beach, and Surf Hut was a good selection. We were a party of six, and had a very short wait - less than ten minutes. We had what I think was the best seat in the house. We were outside, in the corner table next to the beach. It was dark outside so we didn't have much of a view, but saw people outside playing bags set up on the beach. I decided to try their Blue Heron drink. It was tropical, as the name suggests, and they donate $1 toward environmental causes for every one sold. For my meal, I had grilled Cobia with Polynesian Chili Sauce. I'd never had Cobia before and it was very fresh and good. We also ordered sweet and spicy pickle chips for the table. Those are off my diet so I didn't have any, but everyone else seemed pleased with them. The experience and ambiance were excellent. This was a fun selection for our dinner. My pictures are dark since it was pretty dark where we were seated. read more

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The outdoor waiting area is nice. The staff was less than friendly, and the food mediocre. If you have a larger party, they make no effort to seat you together. I wish we would have read the other reviews echoing this before choosing Surf Hut. read more