The food was great, the view phenomanl, but Mia Pena's customer service was the highlight of our visit. She was attentive, took the time to explain the menu, and made us feel genuinely welcome. I work in an industry where building strong team members is a priority, so I know great service when i see it. Mia is exactly the kind of employee any company would be proud to have. read more

Great service! i'm I and I'm allergic to rice and I had no problems with my food beautiful view 10 out of 10 would recommend

Go see Katie at the bar! Great cocktails and great vibes. Our favorite are their mojitos. Fun for a drink or a whole day hangout. read more

Nice place. Very friendly.great views. Great "outside atmosphere". We had drinks, fries, salad, steak, tortellini, green beans. All good, though tortellini was a bit mushy. Steak was a little too well done, but marinade was good. 120 for two drinks each plus meals and tip. So. Go figure.... We'd go back. Maybe not right away... read more

The food was delicious, and it was so nice sitting outside enjoying views of the bay!

Went to dinner on the first night of my vacation ( husbands work trip) and wanted something light but good and we found it. Everything was great except the sweet tea wasn't sweet tea at all. I'd go back just for the Grouper Bites so good read more

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Thank you Nicole! Great drinks, great service, and somehow you kept the good vibes flowing all night. The braids were on point, the cocktails were perfect, and you made the whole experience way more fun! We will be back!! read more

OK this place is pretty cool to eat at. The atmosphere is amazing as you overlook the bay. once you enter you head to the counter and place your order then go find a table. They bring your food to you so that was nice since picnic style eating. We all enjoyed our food. Will definitely try this place again when in the area. read more

Food was just okay. Got the coconut grouper bites which were over battered, lobster and shrimp roll which was pre-mixed and didn't taste that good, wife got the blackened cobia with mango salsa and mixed veggies, was a bit over cooked. The atmosphere is fun outside on the water. You order food at window or bar and seat yourself. Was fun to visit with our party of 8 and hang out on the water area for a few drinks. read more

The Gulf - Coconut grouper bites, lobster and shrimp roll with little lobster, blackened cobia over cooked, rice was hard not fresh - Seafood Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Ambiance was great and what we were expecting chill beach vibes. Food was okay. Self service type of Dinning. Order at the window and food is brought to you. read more

The Gulf - Ocean view - Seafood Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Decent food, but really dislike ordering drinks separately at the bar. Had to go to the bar to get a cup of water and then the ice had orange specks in it in 4 different drinks. Also, would prefer some indoor seating options on a super hot day. read more

Jorge is the BEST! Great service and million dollar view along with fresh and delicious food! I had the lobster and shrimp dip along with the grouper bites. Everything was perfect, delicious, and relaxing atmosphere. read more

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We loved this spot! Best way to kick off our trip. The environment is relaxed, beachy vibes. Super casual. It's a nice set up because you order when you want at the counter and can sit anywhere you want. There's ample seating including shady spots and it's right on the bay so the views are nice. Bar is located in the middle but they also have good iced tea for lunch. Variety of items on the menu which is predominantly seafood but has some non seafood options which we appreciate and wrrr still cooked well. We had swordfish bites, mahi mahi tacos, grilled chicken sandwich with bacon and basil aioli, chicken tenders for the kids and hamburger. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

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Sooo the view and vibe is amazing. The service is also great! But the food, my god. It was so bad and definitely not worth the price. If it was half the price I probably would be slightly okay with it. But the food was just gross. No flavor and the poke was soft and warm.. the lobster roll had no flavor whatsoever and roll was stale. The guacamole was legit grocery store guacamole. All that being said cute place to come hang out and get a drink, but I recommend to eat before coming. read more

YUM! What a great dinner for our family! We went early (around 5pm on a Friday night) and there was plenty of seating. We got everything from Blackened Grouper Sandwich to Coconut Fried Fish Bites to Chicken Tenders and every single person loved their meal. Seating had a variety of options as well as a fun beach area. The servers were kind and helpful and Junior made sure our visit was amazing. I'll include some pictures but we will definitely be back to enjoy this delicious restaurant on a waterway. read more

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Excellent service, cute little merch shop and excellent food and drinks. I'd come back for sure! read more

The Gulf - Mahi Mahi tacos and a Surfs Up drink. Such a great location and excellent service. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Great variety of food and the seating by the water is so relaxing. Very casual and tasty. I've been twice as I ordered a tuna poke bowl the first time and have been dreaming about it for 2 years before I could make it back. My second bowl lived up to my memories of the first! read more

Cobia BLT! Just order it, it is that good. Hand cut style fries were some of the best I have had in a while. Counter order for food and drinks but staff was friendly and the order was delivered to the table promptly. Lots of outdoor tables over looking the water. read more

We came back after visiting last year. Beautiful outdoor setting on an inlet. Lots of seating. You order, pay, and they bring the food to your table. We shared the cauliflower bites - absolutely delicious! The tuna poke bowl had a delicious combination of fruits & vege to go with the tuna and rice. The lobster and shrimp salad had a good amount of lobster, the seafood was fresh and tasty. The Gulf-Rita from the bar was a perfect drink for a warm, sunny afternoon outside. Some tasty local beer options as well. read more

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If you're looking for an open air place to eat, grab a drink and relax on the water, this is your place. They have plenty of parking & seating. It an order your food at the bar and they bring it out kind of place but the food is fantastic. I got the salad with grilled grouper. It was so good I forgot to take a photo of it, so you'll just have to trust me. read more

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Tuna Bowl and the Orange Crushes were great! Super fun atmosphere! We sat on the couches and they were comfy! read more

The Gulf - Tuna TUNA POKE BOWL - Seafood Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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The grouper bites are a must have. Great service and they checked on us multiple times

Great scenery on the bayside of the island and friendly beautiful waitresses . I loved the brisket tacos and drinks .

Food was great. The atmosphere was awesome. Great views. There was also a cute gift shop. Plenty of parking. A volleyball court. A ton of seating. Waitstaff was great! read more

The atmosphere is awesome however when I eat, I base the weight of the review on the food. All three dishes were served cold. Shrimp tacos, grilled cheese, and mahi mahi tacos. The food came fairly quickly based on the amount of people, but all the food was cold, not just one dish. The price for what you get is on the high side of tourist district pricing. read more

Snow crabs, Tuna poke bowl, Shrimp taco bowl and Gulf burger were good. Indoor and outdoor dining. Good service. Order at the counter and they bring it to you. The staff checked on us numerous times to see if we needed anything else. Would recommend. read more

The Gulf - Seafood Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Great atmosphere on the water. Open seating. Food dint take long. Longest wait was for alcoholic drinks at the bar. Food was good but not awesome read more

The Gulf is an amazing spot to grab some food. I love the vibe and ambiance. It's a chill spot with all outdoor seating with a view of the water. It's lively and fun. The food is fresh and delicious. Prices are fair. Variety is good. We tried the blackened fish tacos and burger w/fries. All of it was great. Service was fast and friendly. I'd love to come back if in the area again. read more

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Cafeteria style 'order here and we'll bring it out to you'. Food is so-so and drinks are massively overpriced. The view is great, and there's a volleyball pit over to the side. Ample seating, but all tables are huge. You're not getting a private table for two when this place is hopping. For reference: seasonal adult beverage was piña colada - $11; a double Titos and water with lime (great summer beverage, BTW) - $18. That's a whole bottle, people. Bring it down a notch, this ain't Paris. Nice to stop by and glad I checked it off my list as it was recommended by a friend, but won't be back. read more

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Great spot on the water. Fish and shrimp tacos were amazing and inexpensive! Drinks hit the spot! read more

One of the best places in Ft. Walton for seafood. Great service, great flavor with a wonderful view. read more

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The first time I went I got the shrimp tacos. They were fabulous. Came with rice and beans. Loved it. Went back a second time cuz I love the atmosphere and ordered the shrimp tacos again. However, they would not give me the rice or beans. Weird read more

Go for the view hut definitely stay for the food and drinks. The snapper BLT is out of this world delicious. And the spicy senorita is the best drink I've had around this area. read more

The Gulf - Seafood Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

What a great spot near Destin!!! We came here twice. Once for lunch after a day at the Gulfarium and the second on our way to the airport. The vibe is like a cool, surf-style beach restaurant on the bay. The restaurant itself is made out of bright blue shipping containers. All the seating is outdoor (except for what seems to be an event space upstairs). There are tons of seating - many under large umbrellas. You order at a window and they bring everything out to you. We had the mahi tacos both times (what can I say, they were good!) and my son had the grilled cheese. We added queso and beans and rice. Queso was excellent!! Beans needed some seasoning. They also have a dock you can pull your boat up to and sand volleyball courts. There is also a nice park close by. If we go back to Destin, we will be stopping by...this time on a boat! read more

The Gulf - Fish tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

The place is adorable. The service is good, but pricing is more in line with a sit down restaurant than a stand in line and find a table to wait place. The bar drinks were great and the service was excellent. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and the pricing was fair. Unfortunately, the butter was not good (don't think it was clarified) and tasted a bit like cheese. The potatoes and corn were not seasoned. If you like seasoning, you're going to have to bring your own. I don't even think they used salt, and I'm not a salty foods person. There's nowhere to sit inside and they don't have patio heaters so keep that in mind for cool nights. You want to be sure to have warm clothes. read more

Atmosphere, little shopping area, drinks and bartending staff 10/10. The actual food 7.5/10. Pick your poison. Great to bring kids to run. Our main thoughts while here - this is great, why is nobody else here. Compared to fudpucker's or joe's crab shack - 10/10 especially with no wait. All things considered 4/5. read more

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My husband and I have been coming here for a few years. You have to look up Nichole who is beautiful and an outstanding bartender'. The view is amazing and live the music they play! Since my husband passed away, I still come to the gulf for a hug from Nichole and an ice cold beer! Try one of their signature drinks, it will quench your thirst! Dee from Wisconsin read more

we've been here several times and the staff has always been great and this time was no exception. we had a gluten allergy need in the group and the staff did great advising on what was safe and that dish came out separately to ensure no cross contamination. well done. I ended up having the mango cobia with coconut rice. the mango toping was less than exciting. the cobia was overcooked and the rice was undercooked. I would rate The Shack and Stewby's much higher in food quality for grilled fish. overall I did rate a 3 due to having a good experience in the past and the ambiance was great, but the proper was good, so not impressed this time. we will likely try this again, but it better be back to its old glory. read more

What ambiance! Beautiful place in the Bay Area so peaceful and serene came here visiting from Birmingham Al looking for something delicious to eat once we figured out what we wanted we got in line & ordered food the service was friendly and the wait for the food wasn't long at all we ordered crab boils the shrimp bowl & the snapper blt the crab boils were pretty good however the corn & potatoes were dry & overcooked my snapper was fried extremely hard & not enjoyable and make sure you ask for extra aioli because I didn't taste much & it made the sandwich very dry the shrimp tasted a little funky and it did indeed mess one of our guests stomach up later on the expresso martini was the best thing out of everything we had if you're looking for drinks & a nice scenery this us your spot I suggest getting food elsewhere unless you're willing to pay double price for something that may or may not be good read more

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I thought the service and ambiance was excellent! Everyone from hostess and bartender was nice and polite. The food was good as well. It was a little pricey for the portion of food - I was still hungry afterwards. I'll get a different meal next time. read more