We celebrated our anniversary dinner here on a Thursday night, the atmosphere was excellent and the…read morefood was better. We both loved our dishes and the banging shrimp appetizer and Caesar salads were a great addition. Wish we had room for the chocolate bread pudding, but didn't. Service was excellent as well. Would definitely recommend, currently our favorite restaurant in Niceville.

I'll be honest--when we pulled up to Basil & Baxter's Kitchen for a group dinner, I had no idea…read morewhat to expect. From the outside, the place looks small and quite unassuming. But as the saying goes: never judge a book by its cover. We were absolutely blown away by the experience. Despite the modest exterior, the food is nothing short of world-class. I ordered the ribeye, and it was cooked to absolute perfection--tender, flavorful, and easily one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. Since we were a large group, we ended up ordering a significant portion of the menu. Between us, we tried the fish, shrimp, and various pasta plates. It felt like we sampled almost everything they offer, and every single dish was an absolute hit. It's rare to find a place where the entire table is equally impressed with their meal, but Basil & Baxter's pulled it off effortlessly. Beyond the incredible kitchen, the service was outstanding. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and handled our group with the kind of professionalism that makes a night out feel special. If you're in Niceville, do not pass this place up. It might look humble from the street, but the flavors and hospitality inside are massive. We will definitely be back!

Everything we had was amazing! We split the curry chicken salad sando and it was perfect for lunch…read morewith two people. Instead of the kettle chips, we upgraded to truffle Parm fries. For a quick lunch before flying home to Houston, this place was a wonderful reprieve from the tourists and heat. Sarah D was our server, and we had already heard that she gave great service and other yelp reviews. Delighted to hear that the glass of wine I wanted was on happy hour special for six dollars. They have other specials like old-fashioned Mondays and espresso martini Tuesdays. Bitterroot being on the way to the airport, this will definitely be on the list for next visit to Florida!

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here with a group of friends & 3 young kids. We had specified our party…read morehad kids in the reservation, & upon arrival, the table had kids menus ready in their seats which was a pleasant surprise. We ordered: -Beef tartare: this was delicious & one of the best tartares I've had. Generous portion. -Bone marrow & escargot: this was meh. It was hard to scoop the marrow out & hardly anything came out. Would be better to cut the bone length wise like other places. Also, the bread the escargot was on top of was wayyy too thick. -Foie gras torchon: rich & really delicious. Perfect ratio & balance of flavors to balance out the fattiness of the foie gras. -Blue crab pappardelle: this was amazing! If you're a crab lover, this is a must order. Generous portion of crab & great al dente pasta. -Husband ordered fish of the day (branzino I think?): fish was nicely cooked, but the sauce was inedible. Was way too sweet, like candy. -Kids had the fettuccine Alfredo & wagyu cheeseburger with fries from the kids menu. I thought both were overly salty, but they all enjoyed it. Fries were exceptionally good, but again, just too salty. Overall, we found some orders to be either exceptionally good or underwhelming. Service was attentive & we were given great wine recommendations to accompany our dinners. We enjoyed our meal & had plenty for lunch leftover with the generous portions.

Unique and tasty drinks and great staff!! Always fun customers and great music. Great spot for late…read morenights!

Some of the best craft cocktails in town. Nice late crowd too! All the bartenders provide great…read moreservice. Nice patio to hang out on!

Upon arrival, I'll be honest, I didn't expect much. SO glad I was wrong. This was one of my…read morefavorite spots while were there. And it was a welcomed break from seafood. We came here and the wonton appetizer was amazing. We had a burger, a patty melt, and I got the buffalo chicken sandwich. Our waitress was attentive, and checked on us in a reasonable amount of time. She was good with meeting our needs and bringing back items requested. The atmosphere is welcoming, the music they play is amazing and inclusive to all and the people were are all welcoming. First off, food came out piping hot, and they have these unique fries and they were amazing. This spot definitely exceeded my expectations and I will gladly return on our next visit to Destin.

Tried Harbor Tavern on Saturday and it's officially a local hidden gem. We actually heard about it…read morefrom our captain on a Tiki Cruise--great recommendation. The space has a cool indoor/outdoor setup, and the night we went they had live music, which made the whole place feel really lively. We sat inside but could still enjoy the music while catching some basketball games. The menu leans Mediterranean and everything looked incredible. We started with the tzatziki, shrimp wonton rolls, and potstickers. All three were great, but the shrimp wonton rolls were my favorite. For my main, I ordered the grilled shrimp pita (loaded with shrimp) with fries--definitely hit the spot. Around the table we also had burgers, a Mediterranean bowl, and pork belly tacos, and everyone loved their meals. We were so full we didn't even make it to dessert. Overall, great vibe, great food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out--just plan on taking an Uber or Lyft since parking is limited.

Amazing food. Flavorful. Big portions and reasonable prices…read more Great atmosphere and attentive staff. We ate at the bar and our bartender/server (Joel) was witty and observant. We will definitely return. Check this place out. You won't be disappointed.

A hidden gem inside the Beal House Hotel. The atmosphere is very minimalist and has a beachy vibe…read morewith an outdoor area to sit and enjoy the sea breeze. We went in a group of 7 people for brunch. The coffee served there is provided by Starbucks, so nothing special to say about the drinks. Our dishes were: - Skirt steak hash $18 (delicious, everything on this plate was good but the eggs were perfect) - Angus burger $16 (just a burger like any other) - Western Omelet $16 (tasty and simple) - Floribama Benedict $18 (tasty and well-portioned). - Beignets $9 (5 pieces and honestly you can't call these beignets, the dough is super heavy and greasy, more like a cheap donut) Our service in general was good, one of the waitresses was nicer than the other. A positive point is that they offer complimentary parking.

Great food, atmosphere, and service! Live music was a plus and a more relaxed atmosphere than the…read moremain dining area.

The bartender could care less if we were in the building. No smiles or conversation. Just make a…read moredrink and serve it. This is just a job not a personal interaction. Hire someone who knows how to be friendly.

What a fun spot! Very small parking lot…read more The food was really good! The hush puppies were amazing! The staff was very friendly and easy going while working with our group of 5.

Very casual vibe and loved the outdoor seating right off the water. The cocktails were tasty and…read morethe food was pretty good. We shared the fried green tomatoes. We also got a shrimp poboy, burger sliders, and a BLT, with fries and onion rings. Everything was well-cooked. Nothing really seemed "homemade", but the menu was large and there are certainly other things I would go back and try. The service was good--better at the counter. If a laid-back vibe with a menu leaning heavily on fried items and seafood is your thing, it's definitely worth it. Main negative is parking.

Old hickory whiskey bar will leave you wanting to return after every single visit. If you are a…read morewhiskey lover this place has an abundance of options to keep you busy. The bartenders were attentive, quick and helpful if you required any. As you walk in it's quite dark compared to outside but you'll adjust and then it turns into something reminiscent of home, comfortable. OHWB is a great spot.

Frequented this place over the years. I appreciate the seasonal menus of speciality drinks. Nice…read morecalmer setting, especially when they aren't too packed and can find a seat. Went last night after a show and had a fun surprise when my drink was served. Creative talented bartenders here! The drink was good! Def give them a try when you are down at Palafox.

We held my daughter's wedding reception there. Jayden, the events coordinator was so easy to work…read morewith. She and her staff were with us each step of the way. Kaley, the bartender worked well with all our guests, including the kids and non-alcohol drinkers. They loved her mocktails! Definitely recommend this venue!

Where do I even begin?…read more We had our wedding at Garden & Grain this weekend and it was absolutely flawless. I have to start with the most important parts of our day which were Cara & Jadyn, our event coordinators and Nick & Jesse, our bartenders. Cara and Jadyn were literal earth-movers and magic makers. These two helped us get everything decorated and torn down with absolute ease (and we had an awful lot of decor we brought in.) By the time we moved into the ceremony, Jadyn was everywhere ensuring we started when we were ready, the guests were ready for us to enter, and just made us feel so at ease. We heard from so many guests that they didn't even realize the chairs got moved from the garden into the grainhouse between because it was so fast and flawlessly executed. These folks were so stealthy bringing 75 chairs between different spaces. Bravo. Our caterer was just arriving as we were about the walk the aisle. We had no idea the chaos that was ensuing behind the scenes that Jadyn and the team worked out as quickly as possible and without our guests even recognizing there was a delay in the start time of the food service. Obviously catering is a huge part of the day, and it would have been so stressful had we realized they were 30+ minutes behind. The execution of our wedding could not have happened flat out without these two wonderful people. We are so grateful for you both, Cara and Jadyn. You deserve all the praise in the world and are absolutely amazing event coordinators. Oh, and Jadyn, thanks for never letting us have a drink less than half full - your impeccable attention to detail is what every event coordinator should strive for. Now, the other critical aspect to a wedding is bar service. Nick and Jesse had those drinks flowing non stop all night. There was never a guest waiting in line or without a drink from before the ceremony to last moments. Our guests were complimenting all night on how amazing the bar service was. We are a family with one side from New Orleans, we know how to party and going into it with 2 bartenders for 75 people who know how to have a good time was an anxiety for us, but there was not a single mishap in the bar service and we couldn't have asked for a better experience for our guests or us. Not to mention, every time I looked at Nick or Jesse, they were both smiling and so happy to be there with us - it meant a lot to feel like your vendors were a part of your wedding. The space lent itself so naturally to our ceremony and reception. It was beautiful, cozy, clean, and just 100% our vibe. Our guests also complimented all night on what a cool venue we had. If you're thinking about booking an event, particularly a wedding here, don't hesitate. There's not a dang thing I would change about Garden & Grain, Perfect Plain and the people they had assisting us and our guests throughout the event. Being able to look back and see how smoothly things ran is every Bride's dream, and without a doubt you will have the same experience that we did here. Thank you G & G/Perfect Plain/Perennial Hospitality for the amazing experience on our wedding date. You have no idea what this meant to us. It means even more to feel that you guys actually enjoyed being there with us. Pat yourselves on the back and know that you are shining examples of what a wedding venue is supposed to operate like. Cheers to you guys, thank you once again for everything!

Excellent, red fish, wonderful atmosphere! Top-notch service! Will definitely go againread more

Skylar was an amazing server! Our food and drinks were…read moredelicious! Amazing views in the SkyBar!