Great ambiance, right on the water with a cool breeze. The service is amazing and the staff is friendly and welcoming. A must visit in Destin. read more

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Great bar, been going for years, but recently the staff has declined significantly. Rowdy Memorial Day weekend, normal stuff, group of us went to watch a game...bartender told us we were "too loudly cheering." By the way, the group next to us was kicked out for being over served and trying to fight other people, so to think "cheering to loud" is an issue, is pretty dumb. read more

Conveniently located by the dock where we did a sunset cruise, so we went to get some dinner after (~8 o'clock on a Monday). Good selection of drafts, and the bar drinks were spot on. We were told the food menu was limited because it was a Monday and they tend to get wiped out over the weekend. So the late night menu was available and we ordered a pepperoni pizza and chicken fingers with fries (you order at the bar and they bring it to your table). The pizza and the fries were decent, and the chicken fingers were delicious! Good music in the background, but at a level allowing conversation. Bartender and food server were both friendly. read more

Fun local bar with great service! Great happy hour with great prices! I loved looking over the water. You can tell this is a local bar!!

The perfect local divey dive bar in Destin, FL. We arrived a little before noon, parked, and entered the tented outdoor bar. We were greeted by Sierra (bartender) who was all smiles and super friendly. The vodka selection is very dive bar (IYKYK) but drinkable. They have a real decent selection of canned seltzers. This time of day on a Monday are the "usual suspects" you'd find in a local beach town bar. All in all, we'll be back. read more

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Best locals bar in Destin. Beautiful view of the harbor. Reasonable drink prices served by awesome friendly bartenders. Great music and atmosphere read more

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Cocktails and menu is fantastic. The locals when we visit are like family. Love this place. read more

This is the perfect dive bar located in a perfect spot in Destin. This is a locals favorite and has a strong local scene. When you come here you keep running into the same people over and over and it gives you a sense of community. Drinks are reasonably priced and food is pretty good. Service is fast as it can't fit a whole lot of people. Only down side is you can smoke inside even when the windows are closed which kind of sticks to your clothes. I enjoy coming here and chatting with their team. read more

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Fun bar, great drinks, friendly service! Locals recommended and we had a great time! Definitely worth checking out.

Stopped in here with a couple friends on Tuesday night and honestly wish we had gone somewhere else. The place looked cool from the outside, but the experience was pretty disappointing. The bartender took forever to acknowledge us even though the bar wasn't that busy, and when we finally got drinks they were overpriced and not very good. read more

Great spot although they allow smoking in one of the rooms- the room my friend and I wanted to hang out in the most :( Bartenders were friendly and drinks were strong. Lots of friendly locals and waterfront views were a bonus ! read more

Being outside for drinks was a vibe with the boys! We had several well drinks and the service was very quick! read more

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My wife, who has MS, walked up the hill from the harbor, and was denied access, because she staggered. "Bouncer" was so rude and ignorant to her. Why would he watch her walk up the hill? And then I watch him Let all these little teeny boppers in read more

We saw this place first time last year when visiting Boathouse Oyster Bar, we never went in last year but, decided to check this place out. It's one of those places that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. We were definitely surprised by this place. It's actually quite laid back. Bartender was friendly. We both got the Red Door punch their signature drink. I compare it to an adult kool aid. It was very good. We got to walk around the place and definitely love the layout of the place despite having only one pinball machine. This is definitely a place we will come back to next visit. read more

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Not the best first impression when we walked up for dinner before 7pm...security? Asked for IDs of all persons even those not drinking and stated "if I catch anyone not IDd drinking I will kick u out!". Pretty harsh and uncalled for. Bartender, where we had to order our food was nice and pleasant. Food was not great, granted we weren't expecting 5 stars but burnt pizza? Really, some standards would be appreciated. Can't say we will be back anytime soon. read more

We had a great time here. We walked over from a restaurant that we had a less than stellar time at. The service here was great. They had sports on, so we got to watch the NHL playoffs. We sat at the bar and the bartenders checked on us frequently. The prices were extremely reasonable. We will definitely be back. read more

Thank you to Sammy and the entire Red Door Saloon staff for making my sons rehearsal dinner so much fun. This place has great sunset views, great happy hour, awesome bar food and the staff is best if the best! Sierra our bartender worked her butt off for our group of 44. The service was unbeatable and the locals are awesome! We cannot recommend this Saloon enough. It is the hottest bar in Destin and just a great place to visit. The staff are quick , accommodating and kind! Thanks again and you know we will be ba read more

We came in based on a local's recommendation. Glad we did. This place is awesome. The decor and atmosphere are very well done. Drinks are really good and all the staff seem really nice. We'll be back! read more

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Great dive bar! Nice outdoor area with views of harbor. Stopped for a few drinks. Area is full of other bars, restaurants, activities (tiki boats) if want to do "crawl" like we did. read more

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Our favorite bar in Destin! Great atmosphere and service. Also reasonable prices. We thought we had been given the wrong tab. Lol. Can't wait to visit again! read more

fun dive bar with fast service. the guys who work there really hustle. The patrons are a mix of local drunks and tourists. it can get rowdy. great selection on tap and you can smoke. read more

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My friend who is a local recommended this place but we were all disappointed and disgusted at how the bouncers treated my friend. We are all 21+ and somehow our only friend of color was not allowed in because she didn't "look like the picture" on her ID after providing 3 more different forms of identification. We tried to ask why but they told us to "shut the fuck up and leave". I cannot speak on my friend's behalf, but from my view it seemed like the bouncers where racially profiling her since she was the only one not let in being a person of color. It is ridiculous how she was treated when she is the sweetest friend anyone could ask for! read more

Great tasting high quality food at very low prices! Servers always had a smile! Seat yourself wherever comfortable, enjoy the ocean view, and groove with the music! Can't go wrong choosing The Red Door Saloon for a nice night out! read more

Dive bar right in the heart of destin beach. This place has cheap drinks, good music and the squirrels are considered friends! The main bar is practically all outdoors and over looks the harbor. Food was good; cant complain! Cool place to hang out and enjoy the views! read more

Great location, great drinks & surprisingly good food. Had the chicken tenders (ask for Buffalo style) they really are handmade & not some frozen tenders. Great outdoor patio area. $51 for 8 drinks, chicken tenders & Italian sandwich read more

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A must stop every time we come to Destin! The Bushwacker's are amazing! You have to try one to understand! The staff is always welcoming, and the view of the harbor is great! Their meat pizza is delicious! We love Mike behind the bar! He's a great guy! Can't wait to visit again! read more

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As a local its good to have a "go to" place where you dont pay all the high prices many of the other local places charge. Its a one of a kind where the bartenders are FANTASTIC......... Even the appetizers are well worth it.....delicious read more

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Love the Red Door. Bushwackers are Amazing!! Staff is pleasant. Beautiful view fun environment

I went here the other evening - it is a typical dive bar. I enjoyed the environment! It is plastered with signs, and they are fun to look at. We had a nice breeze, and there were fans blowing around the bar. I was comfortable despite the insane heat of Destin. The drink menu was appealing, but I found the execution was average. My boyfriend did not finish his margarita, nor did I finish my drink (this is unlike both of us). However, the food was incredible! I got the chicken sandwich, and it is the best one I've had in a long time! It was fresh and crisp. My boyfriend ordered the shrimp, and he said it was good. We had excellent service the entire time! If you enjoy dive bars, this is a great one to visit. read more

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Fabulous. Can not say enough nice things. Fairly small so be smart with timing to get seat.

I didn't eat anything. But the music and drinks were fine. Can be crowded but service good. They don't make old fashioned and have limited bourbon. Buffalo Trace was best. Best local hangout in Destin. read more

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Great local bar with decent bar food. Strong drinks but I miss Kyle the handsome bartender with good drawing skills.

Solid bar with nice beer selection. Drink prices are pretty reasonable. Had the banging shrimp; this was very good with a solid amount of spice. The people who work here are very friendly. The view here is really nice and a lot of outdoor seating. No dogs allowed, which is a bummer. read more

Great spot off the water to have a drink and wind down. Great service, great drinks, great view. Sam and Riggs were very friendly. Been out everywhere in Destin and this is my spot.. it's your spot too, just don't know it yet. read more

Bad service and the bartender cant recognize a real ID when he sees one. Food is whatever. Not to mention they dont like gay people.

Our female friend was shoved to the ground and bruised by a male staff member. Could not emphasize enough to stay away from this place. Other reviews say similar assaults have happened here by their staff. The locals were not surprised and reacted as if this is a common occurrence. Stay very far away and take your money elsewhere. read more

A local strongly advised that I come here for their Bushwacker. After lunch with my wife's family and my slew of nephews and nieces, my 11 year old son and I needed a reprieve. We walked the harbor, and eventually wandered into The Red Door Saloon. Kids are allowed to sit at the bar, which is one reason why Florida is "America's state." (That DeSantis guy helps too) My son gets a Diet Coke, and Dad orders the Bushwacker. I see that it's poured out of a frozen drink machine, so immediately I ask for a floater. The bartender with a very perplexed look [laughs] and says "ok, cool." She then asks my son if he's driving. A man admits mistakes, and this was a huge foul. The Red Door doesn't fuck around on their drinks. Hence, no floater on the second drink. It's labeled as a "dive bar," but not really. A penicillin shot isn't necessary upon departure. It's actually a very clean establishment, with damn good service, and friendly bartenders. That local, albeit stoned out of his noggin, was spot on. In fact, I feel like I won the drink lottery. Listen to Scott B.- bring the kiddos to the bar, order some drinks, and remember that Uber is always your best friend. read more

Service was not as expected unfortunately for a local place. I was recommended this place from locals and will not be going back. Truly expected more from a little place in this town. read more

One of the great dives of the Florida Gulf coast. Nestled in a spot that's hard to find, Red Door Saloon is your typical gulf coast dive laid back with cheap beer, pool tables, cold AC and a nice patio to smoke on. No dogs allowed but rednecks are just fine. read more

Horrible no service sat for 15 minutes not even a f you. People did not even acknowledge our presense