The service was prompt and the food came out quickly. The mashed potatoes and corn were pretty good. The steak was really fatty. There wasn't much meat after you sawed away the fat. It was $48.99. I love a good ribeye, this wasn't one of them. read more

Great location, food was very average. It came out very quickly, which was a little surprising. My son ordered the fried crab claws and they were terrible, but our waitress was very gracious and took them off our bill. He requested a burger instead, which appeared at our table in under 5 minutes and looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a minute. My daughters split the Alaskan Snow Crab legs and those were good. I had the grilled shrimp, decent but the rice and beans were dry. My husband got the grouper and it was also average. I would recommend for drinks strictly for the view, but I would not waste the money on food. read more

Shrimp was great, fries were great. Service was prompt. The only qualm was the prices and portions. We did not get much shrimp on our plate but it was so good. It is a typical beach side Restaraunt by the water. It's not fancy, but that's okay. It's a very chill place. read more

Bar service is a bit rude and not helpful and drinks are weak but sweet and pretty. Server was okay but food was so so for some dishes. Burger was average ribs okay. Appetizer are hit and miss so skip pickles fried. The place had a party feel with some guest hyped. Food was a little pricey. read more

Very family friendly. Fresh seafood and none seafood options for the whole family. Great service with views of the beach.

the food was super mid. We ordered the shrimp and crab dip, shrimp tacos, stuffed shrimp entree, and kids cheeseburger sliders. Nothing was anything we would ever come back for. read more

Everything was amazing! Server the first night saved my meal by asking an important question about preferences in a food item. That simple question changed how I would have felt about my dinner!! We went back a second night and everything was amazing again! Sitting by the open windows with such a beautiful view was a treat!! Highly recommend! read more

Perfect location, casual & classic gulf beach food. It wasn't cheap but it also wasn't the worst I'd seen price wise in the area. We actually liked this place so much that we came two nights in a row. The first night we had two kids shrimps and two cocktails for $100. The next night we had two cocktails, an appetizer and fish tacos for $70 so it's worth doing some math and sharing meals if you're on a budget. Didn't drive so I couldn't tell you about parking but walking up from the beach was super easy along their boardwalk entry. Looked like they had a nice spot to wait for tables too. We ended up sitting down immediately by going straight to the bar. read more

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Good fried seafood. Platter had oysters, fish, shrimp, and scallops. Very tasty. Decent drinks too.

It was a 3.4 experience overall. Pros: The view is amazing! Get a table outside--the shade and breeze will keep you plenty cool. You can also order your own food & drinks at the indoor bar and then carry it outside to the picnic tables on the sand. There was also plenty of parking when I arrived around 3pm on a Thursday, whereas my first beach restaurant choice had no parking. The service was pretty good. Cons: They can't make a skinny margarita--not a huge deal, but seems odd, particularly when there are menu items in the $40-$50 range. The spicy margarita I had was neither spicy, nor did it taste like it had any tequila. What I really don't like was that the music doesn't fit the vibe at all. I would expect beachy country or reggae or something more in line with sitting beachside for lunch--not Rod Stewart. read more

Surf Hut - Grilled fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Love the fried shrimp and oyster appetizer. Service always good. View of beach and gulf fabulous.

Nice location, mediocre food and odd service. Great place to sit by beach but food is nothing special. Server seemed to have little to no interest in the job read more

This restaurant is very nice, has a good atmosphere, and a beautiful beach. But the waitress we had was very rude. She has to be friendly, no matter what nationality the guests are. read more

Surf Hut - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Got the blackened Cobia and was disappointed. WAY over cooked! The fried shrimp wasn't any better than buying frozen, already cooked, out of the bag shrimp and re-fried to warm up. Nice place inside and the service was decent, but the food was average at best and prices were above average. read more

Great location. Friendly staff. Food is just ok. Key lime pie and kabobs were the best things we had read more

Food is good, service is awful. Very rude and unfriendly. I recommend if you expect good food and terrible service.

Always a no brainer for this place! Great place for beach ambience even when it rains! Everything is good!! This time we got the Seafood salad which was loved and marked "best meal all trip" and "we'll have to go back there".. also, the Blackened Shrimp Tacos are always a hit, and the Shrimp Skewers were really light and delicious! The spicy mango salsa and chimmichurri were both very tasty! And as always, the servers are nice and friendly, knowledgeable of menu and we received our food nice and hot! read more

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Good service and beautiful location right on the water. Food was good. We loved the grilled fish and shrimp taco plates.

Fourth or fifth visit over the years, and it does not disappoint! Great location and ambiance with even better seafood and cocktails from super nice staff! We'll continue to come back and recommend! read more

Service was GREAT! Food less than desired. My scallops were sandy and gritty - arrived cold. Husband's burger tasted dry and no flair. The NA drinks were good but outrageously too high priced. Won't go there again. read more

Good food, great service. Our plate came out, and the manager did not like the way it looked, and fixed it.

This place is amazing. They close at 10pm,, we got there a little after 9. We were treated as if the place had just opened. Very good customer service and very good food. A little on the expensive side, but who doesn't want to pay for good food. read more

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Great views, delicious food came out hot, friendly service. It is a popular place and they don't take reservations. We went two days in a row and didn't have to wait. If you are a bigger party or want a specific seat then you might have to wait. My fave was the fried Gulf shrimp. read more

I had the grilled grouper tacos. I was expecting something a lot different than what I got. It was overcooked and chunked up like hash and did not taste good at all. I hate to write negative reviews like this, but it's the truth. It was barely palatable. However, My Husband had the gumbo and loved it. I'm sure there are other dishes here that are good, I just had a bad experience. Our server was amazing. Told us all about the area because it was our first time there. Appreciated the service very much. Excellent views right on the water. And oddly enough, we ran into somebody we knew from another state while we were there. Small world. The place is very rustic on the inside and a little cluttered if you ask me, but the efficiency of the staff was excellent. read more

Sit on the deck and enjoy the surf! We ordered oysters, pork tacos, cucumber salad, crab legs, grilled grouper, and catch of the day. The server was fun and helpful with choices. It was happy hour so we took advantage of the $5 cocktails. We would go again and try different items. Everything we had was tasty but there were so many other items we wanted to try. There are plenty of non-seafood items on the menu. read more

Surf Hut - Grilled fish and sides. Tasty. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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We went for Happy Hour, which was as listed on their website but they don't have a Happy Hour! Crab Dip was great, as was Gumbo. We were too full to stay for an entree! read more

I had a very bad dining experience at the Surf Hut. The restaurant positions itself as a popular "fun in the sun" beachside dining destination, advertising and promoting heavily in the Destin area. They serve a little of everything, from seafood to tacos, salad and burgers, to in my case, a large live insect burrowing through my food. To be clear, my Beach Burger was delivered with a quarter-sized insect that looked like a beetle with wings, climbing in and out of the patty and fries. This is how it was delivered from the kitchen; I do not believe it flew in as my plate was being delivered. My waitress offered to take it back to be remade. What she didn't offer, and this is an important point, was an apology or explanation as to how this even reached me. During the remainder of our meal, which was cut short because we mostly lost our appetites, no manager came by to apologize either. The restaurant did not remove a penny from the bill. When I returned home, I reached out to Terry L., the general manager, and asked for an accommodation to the bill. At his request, I texted a photo of the credit card receipt. I asked that the cost of the burger be refunded and he promised to make things right. He has not done so, with my recent follow up going unanswered. I also received no response when I escalated the incident to Salt Water Restaurants Inc., the parent of the Surf Hut, or Nick S., the CEO. You learn a lot about a business, in this case a restaurant, for how it responds when things go wrong. I don't like publicly calling out restaurants but the Surf Hut's failure to resolve what amounted to a terribly served entrée and a ruined dinner speak volumes. I personally will not dine at their restaurant again. Don't be taken in by their marketing. Their food in my case was lacking and there are plenty of better restaurants in the area. read more

Manager was not accommodating and was rude about our party of 6. We ended up having to sit a two tables when the restaurant was not busy. read more

Surf Hut - Manager was not nice in purple. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Fun tiki bar type place within walking distance to our condo. We got to go drinks and apps a few times and a sit down dinner once. The mozzarella sticks, kabobs and mojitos were great. read more

Great location on the beach. We're seated immediately and had very friendly staff at the table. Manager was engaged with one issue. Good value read more

Went with family from out of town, 10 Of us total, and we were seated almost immediately. Chuck was our server and it turned out he was from the same area as our cousins. He took our drink orders quickly and brought them right out then we all ordered our meals. The kids decided to check out the beach while we adults got caught up on family stuff. Food arrived fast and hot with no issues. Everything tasted fantastic! I love the fact that Surf Hut appreciates us locals and gives us a discount. We all really enjoyed our meals as well as the fact the we could actually carry on a conversation without yelling. My husband and I have always enjoyed coming here and meeting friends or family from out of town. It's the perfect spot on the water for a meal or just drinks and then a stroll a the beautiful beach!! read more

Nice atmosphere with a open seating area and a great view of the beach. The food was delicious, ate here twice and the service was quick and attentive! Thank you for a good dining experience! Server was Kerriann. read more

Food was amazing. Atmosphere 10/10. Drinks so good. BUT OUR SERVER... TERRIBLE Honestly I was so excited to eat here and our waiter cared about everyone else besides us. read more

CJ was absolutely amazing. Excellent service and personality. We will definitely ask for him when we come back! Thank you!

Meh. Came here mostly because of the view which did not disappoint. However, the food and drinks were nothing special. The impossible burger was good and I am happy that they offer a vegan option as nowhere else in Destin really does. The fish tacos were okay, and the drinks were alright. The chips were stale and guac mushy. Our server was nice and the food came pretty quick, but I think it is overpriced for what it is and you are definitely just paying for the view. read more

All around great experience. Place was packed on a holiday weekend yet we still had quick and excellent service. You cannot beat dinner with a beach view. Plenty of parking. The decor is classic beach old ship vibes. We got a variety of fish, all tasty. Large portions, come ready to eat. read more

Surf Hut - Beach View - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

I can't believe we waited until our last day to eat here. This place is soooo good. If we had known it would have been a repeat on our list during vacation. My husband had a fried gulf shrimp dish and I had the chicken shish kabobs. So tasty! We also had bar drinks that were excellent!! The service was great and views from the patio are amazing. This is a must try if you are in the area. read more

Food was very greasy for starters , took an hour and a half to get a table for 9 and there were obviously tables open . The open air beach vibe is fine but they were running the AC and it was condensating and dripping on the food. read more

Surf Hut - Captain's Platter - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Bartenders make sure you have an awesome experience. The friex crab claws are amazing!

Service was good, loved the outdoor seating. Food amount was small and quality was not the best for the price.