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

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

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

They don't even deserve one star. We had a party of 14. We put our name down and waited over an hour. When it was time for them to call our party, they told us they couldn't sit us all together and had a table for 5 on one side of the restaurant and a table of 7 on the other. Mind you, 6 people in our party were children under the age of 5. AND on top of that we still lacked 2 seats, they told us they could only seat 12. WHAT IN THE WORLD. We should have been told up front when we put our name in that they couldn't seat us. The assistant manger came over and yelled at us and asked us to leave because we were upset that we just waited over an hour and couldn't sit together. (Seemed like a pretty reasonable reason for someone to be upset). Instead of trying to make it right, She didn't care what anyone had to say and had us leave. Absolutely NUTS. The lack of professionalism was insane. It cost absolutely NOTHING to be a kind or even DECENT human-being. We will never go back. read more

Great spot on the beach! Surf Hut is apparently a classic in my family, as we went here many years ago when I was younger and we came back for more this past summer. While we were waiting to be seated, my mom, sister, and I enjoyed the cornhole courts that were set up as the sun was setting. We had so much fun - a great way to pass the time! When we were seated after about 20 minutes, we got a spot on the patio overlooking the beach. For food, we split a dip and I got the tacos. You really can't go wrong with fish tacos, so they were great! Overall good spot & another good experience at the Surf Hut! read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Put your feet in the sand while you eat ! Yes , that close ! Fresh fish, huge peel & eat shrimp . The coconut mojito gave me Miami vibes . The staff were pleasant and attentive . Check out the sunset while you are at dinner , read more

During our 2025 family vacation, my wife and I stopped by Surf Hut. We wanted to have a quick appetizer with a few drinks. We ended up with a dozen oysters. They were fresh and very good. We also found out we really enjoy their Pipeline drinks. They are very good and tasty, they went down to fast and easy. Overall we were happy with the experience, atmosphere and the services but we do find that their food and drinks are on a little on the high side. read more

We came for a date night. Both of us knowing what we wanted. Her having snow crab and me having oysters. The food was good; the service was good. We each had a drink. The mkt price on the snow crab was more than we expected in the end. I didn't love the pay situation they bring the iPad to you. Didn't automatically give you the receipt. I never truly seen what I was paying for. We were flabbergasted by the number. Give people the receipt in house automatically. Instead of just verbally amplifying the number. Definitely felt a weird pressure. The tip function on the iPad didn't say how much. It only said a percentage. Glad I did a custom number lower than all of their suggestions. Wouldn't go back are recommend. read more

Unfortunately I was just stopping in so I only had appetizers and drinks but everything was great. The restaurant itself is a cute beach restaurant but what really makes it is the beach view in the back! It gets kind of busy at night but they had a main food front and back patio so there's more than enough room. The bartenders were also great and made amazing drinks! read more

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First time to Destin & picked The Surf Hut because it was on the beach and had good reviews! Very glad we stopped in. Great service & fast! Hot fried shrimp with Florida cocktail sauce. Will stop back in sometime! read more

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Ate here for the second time last night and the food is always delicious! The Mahi Mahi and teriyaki chicken shish kabobs keep us coming back for more! We also love being able to sit out on the beach front patio! 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

Literally a walk from our condo on Miramar Beach. This restaurant was highly recommended and trust me, the food did not disappoint. I believe our server was overseated and became overwhelmed. Appetizers came out promptly and delicious everything after that was delayed unfortunately. Please do yourself a favor if you want FRESH go I would even recommend sitting at the very large well done bar! Bon appetite' read more

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Wow. Great spot on the beach. Atmosphere was relaxing and laid back. Our waitress Bailey was so sweet and helpful. The food was awesome. I had the bbq ribs and chicken kabob combo both were tender and full of flavor. We also had the pulled pork and shrimp tacos and were delicious. Our appetizer was the cheese sticks. The portion was disappointing as you only get 5 small triangles for $14 which is pricey and not enough for family of 4. Overall def go back but only negative was price. Felt everything was about $4 more than should've cost. read more

Fast service Shrimp was good but didn't get a ton on the dinner meal Great Oceanside views read more

Fried grouper sandwich was awesome! Great service, nice atmosphere. The beach view was great. read more

Surf Hut - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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

Always excellent! Frank and Aby (new) Great servers!!! Our go to place when we have visitors or just the two of us! Minor note, I left without my locals card, I'm sure I can get a new one next visit? Thanks read more

You come here for the ambience. It's right on the beach, beautiful views, great staff and really excellent food. I had mahi grilled over rice and vegetables, son had the best fried fish we've had in a while with fried and my wife loved her mahi sandwich. We walked on the beach while we waited for food, I had a great local beer, and Amos was the best server you could possibly ask for. Super kind, very fast and amazing recommendations. Ask for him. The only thing I could dong them on is price. This is really expensive (easily $35 to $50 per person for meal and drink), but their special were really great value! Mahi grilled with right, $19. Happy hour drinks on weekdays, super cheap. Come on a weekday in off season for an early dinner for one of the best food experiences in Destin. Come in peak season on a weekend and get ready for a massive bill, super busy bar and a long wait for a table. We'll be back but only with some thought about when. read more

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Cuong Lewis is honestly the best bartender in Destin - he makes the most perfect drinks: expertise, mixology and service that cannot be beat!! He deserves a raise and a promotion. Do you want a great dinner with the best drinks?? There is only one bar in Miramar Beach, SurfHut!! Thanks Cuong!! read more

Let's just say we were satiated!! The flavors popped on the tongue & our bellies were more than full!!! Mahi Mahi fried offered with a light corn meal batter left us excited to come back for more!! We even dined with 2 Gluten Free Celiacs & they had top notch steak kabobs!! Our sweet waitress didn't miss a beat & I highly recommend the Peachy Sunset for a tasty starter!! P.S. Ask for the Avocado Ranch ... hidden gem read more

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Worst meal in Destin. Waitress (Lauren) rolled her eyes at us for ordering water and continued to have an attitude the remainder of the meal. Food was terrible, I had the stuffed shrimp. It was cooked to the point that the bacon was burnt crisp and the shrimp was tough. Mashed potatoes had a hard shell around them, obviously had been sitting awhile like that and the vegetables were tasteless. The entire meal cost $106. Don't waste your time.. read more

Not good. Mahi fish sandwich was so dry and hard to eat. Side order of cucumber salad had so much vinegar it was inedible. And no red onions as described on the menu. Barely touched it. Server was nice but didn't even ask me why she was picking up a full plate of food. We are moving here full time but won't be back. Tourists who don't know any better will probably like it. read more

Food was just OK. Not so bad you would complain, but not good enough to come back Service was slow, and too fast... water took 10 minutes, food took about 12 minutes, Jim Beam on the rocks took 20+ minutes. Ambiance is what you'd expect for a tourist trap. Crowded, ill mannered children, etc. oh yes, expect to pay 3.5% extra for the "privilege" of using a card to pay. You, (and they) can and should do better. read more

While in Destin, Fl. for the day, we stopped for Dinner at Surf Hut Restaurant. As a frame of reference, we travel for our profession World wide and have experienced restaurants in USA and abroad. Having lived in Florida for 30 years we know fresh seafood. Our two main courses were steamed peel & eat shrimp which tasted mealey, definately not fresh. They had only cocktail sauce with high fructose corn syrup. We sent it back. The substitute was broiled fish with sides all overseasoned, strange taste. The second dinner was tenderloin on skewer medium. It was undercooked, sent back twice to finish cooking. The beef was not up to par. I would not recommend this restaurant. The only positive thing was our SERVER DONTAE. He was very kind, accommodating, excellant. We were given a 15% loyalty on each dinner. The price was high relative to subpar food. We left the restaurant with one of us having indigestion. read more

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

Overpriced and terrible service. Was there last week, our waitress was super grumpy. We were a table of 9, ordered large meals and two rounds of drinks--an easy gratuity if she was nice or helpful. Food was ok, but her poor attitude had everyone on edge. She was annoyed about everything. Her food runner dropped our food, we were fine with it, somehow she took it out on us and got even meaner. We decided to close out and go elsewhere. Wouldn't go back. The other staff also had lousy attitudes too. Everyone seemed to dislike their jobs. read more

I had a great experience at Surf Hut last night. Our waiter, Clark, was very welcoming and helpful. He recommended the shrimp and grits. It was absolutely delicious! I've been a grits girl all my life and these were cooked properly. They were extra creamy and the flavor of the gravy and shrimp was spicy. It was a little nippy outside, so this definitely warmed me up. They have an outdoor sandy area with a beautiful view of the beach for corn hole and additional sitting. Thanks Clark and Surf Hut! read more

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